Greetings Savannah Presbytery!
In preparing to write to you, I reflected on the many aspects of my role as Director of Mission & Program Advancement in our presbytery. Like many of you, I have long been involved with the many programs of Savannah Presbytery. However, in this past year, my understanding of the “mission” aspect of my role has been broadened. In various committee meetings, I have heard members give their definitions of mission and their perspectives have been varied: extending resources to those in need, offering the Good News though campus ministry and summer camp, becoming activists for social and ecological justice, sharing God’s love and care with all of creation. Each perspective given, and many more not listed, can be supported by scripture as the mission of the Church.
I am drawn to the story in Acts 2 where the Holy Spirit came and filled those gathered and they began to speak in other languages. Each of us has a language- a drive or a passion- for particular missions of God’s kingdom. My prayer for each of us is that we take advantage of presbytery opportunities to gather together and open ourselves to possibly receiving “a new language” from the Holy Spirit. We may be led to participate in an upcoming Day Trip with the Racial Justice Ministry Team, to join a committee at the presbytery or to take a class from the School of the Laity to further equip us for service. In any and all of these actions, God can speak to us about what mission God is calling us to focus on now and to give us the “new language” we need to inspire others to participate: To God goes the Glory!
Peace,
Marty Susie
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Last Chance for Cohort Class of 2025 |
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Over 320 members of Savannah Presbytery and beyond have graduated from the full two-year program of the School of the Laity. Deepening their relationship with God and each other through the fellowship and courses on the Bible, our Reformed Theology, Practical Ministries, Elements of Worship, and History, Mission & Polity.
Are you considering the program but uncertain of the commitment?
Give Intro to the Bible with Dr. Bob Bryant a try and see how the Spirit moves you!
Register TODAY!
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Summer Camp Registration is
open through June 9th
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Don’t let your children, grandchildren and their friends miss this fabulous week of faith and fun in God’s good creation! |
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Camp Worship Team; Jimmy Griffin, Director, along with Rev. Cathy Belles of Henry Memorial and Rodney Fuller of Grant Chapel, will spend the week with our kiddos at Camp Montgomery, a PC(USA) and American Camp Association approved summer camp in Starke, FL. |
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District Day Trip Opportunities
Come join us Saturday, September 9th, as we spend the day engaged in learning and fellowship in District I of Savannah Presbytery. We will meet at First Presbyterian Savannah at 9 AM (520 Washington Ave, 31405). Led by Christen Clougherty & Heather DuCloux of The Nobis Project, we will tour the Owens Thomas House & Slave Quarters, the King-Tisdell Cottage, engage in reflection activities on our experience and share a meal. Registration is open now for participants 13-years-of-age and older and will close on August 3rd. Please use the following promotional poster and video to share these opportunities with your membership.
Partial scholarships and some overnight accommodations are available for those in need so that cost and distance will not prohibit participation. To learn more about all Day Trip opportunities or to register visit: Pilgrimage Day Trips - Savannah Presbytery
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Darkness to Light Training |
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ALL Savannah Presbytery minister members and commissioned ruling elders who are serving in a validated ministries, presbytery staff, and those interacting with children and youth are required to complete training on preventing child and youth abuse at least every three years.
An in-person training event has been scheduled for Monday, June 19, 10:00 a.m. at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, 12965 GA-144, Richmond Hill.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, June 6.
The cost is $10.00 per participant.
The presbytery will cover the registration fee and materials.
The training will take approximately 2 hours.
Following the training, an invitation will be extended to enjoy a “dutch treat” lunch at a nearby restaurant.
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference |
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Vacation Bible School
@ Skidaway Community Church
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Grant Chapel Community Health Fair |
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Health Concerns: Grant Chapel Presbyterian Church has teamed with memebrs of the Health Care Community to sponsor a local health fair. Since the pandemic, we have either been shut down or shut in. It is time to get out. This is why it is important to know how we are doing as a community.
the SEGH systems, the Coastal Community Health System, the Department of Public Health, Dr. Glenn Sasser and UGA Extension Service of Glynn/McIntosh County are willing to join us in presenting this one-day event.
They will be checking your "blood pressure", weight and other lower level health concerns. It is important that we take advantage of this "free" service. In addition to these services, nutrition information, exercise and other health related information will be available.
Join us, Saturday, June 10th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the corner of MLK St. and Butler St. In case of rain or other inclement weather, the event will be in the Annex of Grant Chapel Presbyterian Church. (506 North Way
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We are inviting interested churches and Youth to take part in a Youth Council to explore how we might build fellowship and space for youth connection across our presbytery!
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