May 21st Stated Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 @ 10:30 AM

Spring Stated Meeting of Savannah Presbytery (Hybrid)

First Presbyterian Church, Douglas

Douglas, GA

Theme: Eradicating Systemic Poverty

Guest Preacher: Rev. Rebecca Barnes, Coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program



Lunch will be $15 with vegetarian options. When registering please let us know if you need a gluten or dairy free lunch.

10:00 AM      On-Site Registration (Sanctuary Foyer)

10:30 AM      Meeting (Sanctuary)

12:30 PM       Lunch (Fellowship Hall)

1:30 PM         Hour-Long Matthew 25 Workshop (Fellowship Hall)

The handbook will be available to download from the website on Friday, May 17th

Additional Resources on Eradicating Systemic Poverty

Visit the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s page Presbyterian Mission Agency Eradicating systemic poverty | Matthew 25 in the PC(USA): Join the Movement)

Explore various ways to ACT on poverty Presbyterian Mission Agency Matthew 25 Eradicating Systemic Poverty: Act | Matthew 25 in the PC(USA): Join the Movement | Presbyterian Mission Agency)

Join a Continued Conversations: Eradicating Systemic Poverty: Join ministry leaders for support and to share ideas, dreams, challenges and resources Meeting Registration - Zoom

Lead a book study on Poverty, by America written by Matthew Desmond for your congregation to deep-dive into the causes and solutions of poverty.

Is your congregation already active in poverty reduction or elimination?

Share how with Marty Susie, Director of Mission & Program Advancement at MSusie1@savannahpresbytery.org so we can share it with our presbytery.

It's Time to Register for Summer Camp!

Registration is OPEN now through June 23, 2024

(Space is limited, especially for younger campers so register early!)

Who: Ages 8 through 17-year-olds

Where: Montgomery Conference Center, Starke FL

Cost: $410 per camper

Breitenhirt Scholarship Applications Due May 23rd

Summer Camp is a terrific way for children and youth to unplug from hectic schedules, to embrace God’s good creation in nature and to participate in experiences designed to enhance relationships with God, peers, and other Christian adults.

Savannah Presbytery will help facilitate transportation if needed.

During the registration process, families will be required to pay a $100 non- refundable deposit. The remaining monies due will be paid to Savannah Presbytery through your home churches before the June 23rd registration deadline. Canteen monies can be sent with transportation drivers/campers to place on their accounts upon arrival.

School of the Laity Update

Consider who you might encourage in your congregation to take part in the new School of the Laity Cohort that begins this June 21st– 23rd.

Help us help you equip the members of your congregation! 

The program spends the first year steeped in Scripture. In June, the small group will take Intro to the Bible with Dr. Bob Bryant of Presbyterian College – one of the kindest, most Christ-like humans you will meet. In the fall, the cohort will survey the Old Testament with Dr. Brennan Breed from Columbia Seminary, and in the spring, they will survey the New Testament. Participation can take place in person or online.

If your church is able, perhaps offering financial aid to participants might encourage them to participate. Also, feel free to reach out to Marty Susie, Director of Mission and Program Advancement, or Rev. Cathy Belles, Chair of the Education & Training Team, for a presbytery scholarship application.

Do not wait until June! Begin now to find and encourage

one or two participants!

Synod SACK Lunch

Southeast Region of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus Conference

Congratulations Rev. Dr. Ruehl

Congratulations to John Ruehl on receiving his D.Min. from Drew University in Nebraska. We are proud to now call you the Rev. Dr. John G. Ruehl, IV!

Job Openings in Savannah Presbytery

On our website under “Ministries of Savannah Presbytery”, there is now a section for “Job Openings” within our churches and the Presbytery. 

Church leaders should email job descriptions to 

jbeeler@savannahpresbytery.org and these will be placed on the website. Openings for pastors, church educators, and staff positions for programming, office support, and finance are all welcome. Please contact Jaclyn when positions are filled.

Pulpit Supply

The Presbytery maintains a list of persons who have made themselves available for Pulpit Supply in our online datatbase. (Please reach out to any staff member for the password.) 

New to this list is the Executive and Stated Clerk of the Synod of South Atlantic, Ruling Elder Valerie Young, who is making herself available to preach to the congregations of the synod (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina). Valerie resides in Jacksonville, FL but is often on the road and may be able to get to your church.

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