Ministry & Mission Matters

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November 19,2024

"Respect fosters harmony, reduces unnecessary conflict, and allows people to freely express their beliefs and worldviews without fear. It creates a non-judgmental presence, a tool I carry with me when caring for patients, interacting with their families, and working with staff..."

Blog Post by

Rev. Dr. Isaac Wanyoike

Chaplain at Barnes-Jewish Hospital

CLICK HERE TO READ TODAY'S BLOG

JOIN US IN PRAYER

  • Please pray for ... The COP29 UN Climate Summit was in Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22. Nearly 200 nations will make decisions about addressing the current climate crisis. May they make the necessary decisions that will care for the Earth and all life on it.


  • Please pray for... family and friends in hospitals who are recovering from health concerns and/or receiving treatment.
Submit a Prayer

MINISTRY TEAMS UPCOMING MEETINGS

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Nov. 18 - Nov. 24


Wed., Nov. 20

Thur., Nov. 21

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Nov. 25 - Dec. 1


No Meetings Scheduled


COMING SOON...

Dec. 2 - Dec. 8


No Meetings Scheduled

If you need to set up a meeting for your team or would like information on a team you might be interested in joining, contact the presbytery office at 314.772.2395

SEEKING CO-EDITOR

The Search Committee for the Presbyterian Women of Giddings-Lovejoy is searching for a co-editor of their newsletter entitled, The Linkletter. The co-editor will be responsible for using technology to format articles and pictures related to Presbyterian Women’s activities into a publication that can be shared throughout the Presbytery. The Linkletter is sent by email, usually on a quarterly basis. The Linkletter co-editor will attend Co-ordinating Team meetings that are held by Zoom on the third Friday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Please contact the current co-editor, Ann Schmid, 636-699-2142, ann_schmid1@yahoo.com, with any questions.

EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION IN THE NEWS

All Events in Date Order

Presbyterian Hunger Program

Rethinking Holiday Meals



Whether at church or home, consider putting faith in action regarding holiday meals and gatherings. Keep it local and minimize the impact of your consumption on the planet.

https://www.presbyterianmission.org/.../Rethinking..

New Advent resources from the PC(USA) are available now! Several Presbyterian ministries and partnerships have produced new devotionals for the Advent season to proclaim the constancy of God’s love and presence among us. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02Ynxc20

Presbytery Staff Contact Information

Rev. Ryan Landino

Presbytery Leader

 

rlandino@glpby.org

314.409.9002

Rev. Liz Kanerva

Associate

Presbytery Leader

ekanerva@glpby.org

314.779.6809

Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy

Stated Clerk

 

beddy@glpby.org

618.781.9615

Leigh Porter

Office Manager

lporter@glpby.org

314.225.9470

Janice McMillen

Communications Associate

jmcmillen@glpby.org

573.578.3960

Presbytery Moderator - Elder, Lorenzo Clayton

Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

Vision Team Moderator - Rev. Mel Smith