Because Presbyterians love collecting supplies.

The VBS Service Squad at FPC/Austin wrapped 1500 diapers into sets of 10 to serve 150 families. This is in addition to other supplies and an additional 2229 diapers.

All Presbytery youth are invited to participate in a 30-hour Famine, Friday, August 4th at 6 p.m. through Saturday, August 5th at 6 pm at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Helotes.

The 30-hour Famine is an experiential learning program in which youth and adult sponsors refrain from eating food for 30 hours. They pump themselves full of all kinds of fluids (sports drinks, juice, water, even protein shakes and milkshakes are ok) instead. They eat lunch on Friday before noon and then meet at 6 p.m. and learn about hunger in places like our community and the world. They are encouraged to raise money that is given to hunger initiative non-profits. There is a full schedule of events to keep them busy and a mandatory 8-9 hours of sleep. The fast ends with a simple meal of rice and beans which is what most hungry people around the world eat. Plus, it’s easy on the empty stomach.

We’ll spend the night at Forest Hills and serve (probably at the San Antonio Food Bank) on Saturday. Contact Gin Courtney for details. PastorGin@msqpc.org

Sallie's Ponderings

We are saddened to report that the Rev. Edward Dale Robertson has died on June 29th. Ed served churches throughout the Presbytery in Fredericksburg, Natalia, Port Lavaca, Austin, and Brownsville.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8th at 10:00am at the First Presbyterian Church of Brownsville.

Read his complete obituary HERE.

Church Financial Leadership Grants Available Now

If you are a pastor, commissioned ruling elder (CRE), a leader of a 1001 New Worshiping Community or a member of a stewardship team we have Church Financial Leadership Grants available for you. The grants will enable you to institute best practices for church financial leadership, introduce you to new models of giving and stewardship, and offer you new ways to talk about money and form generous disciples within your church.

Who can apply? 

• PCUSA pastors
• Commissioned Ruling Elders
• 1001 New Worshiping Community leaders
• Church member attending the event with their pastor

What do the funds cover?

The grants are matching funds to help cover half of the cost of:

• Registration fees
• Transportation
• Lodging
• Meals
• Other expenses

The other half of the funds will need to be provided by the church or another source.

What events can I use the funds for?

• Stewardship Kaleidoscope
• Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) through the Lake Institute
• Other church financial leadership events (subject to approval)

What is the deadline?

For Stewardship Kaleidoscope, we are asking that applications be sent in by Tuesday, August 15 so that we have time to process the application and send out the funds prior to the start of the event. Applications received after the deadline or for the ECRF program will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Once we receive your application, it may take up to six weeks to process.

Because Presbyterians love to play!

Shepherd of the Hills Church in Austin's Young Adult Group enjoy a little down time and fellowship together

Read more information about all of the following postings on the "Leadership Openings" page of our website at: https://www.mission-presbytery.org/leadership-openings

Director of Life Long Learning | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Job Opportunities with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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Part-Time Scouting Coordinator | Covenant/San Antonio

Full-Time Temporary Pastor | First/Georgetown

Full-Time Pastor | Island/Corpus Christi

Director of Children's Ministry | Shepherd of the Hills, Austin

Full-Time Pianist | First/Rockport

Piano Accompanist | Little Rock Church/Pipe Creek

Part-Time Office Manager | St. Andrew/San Antonio

Part-Time Pastor | First/Beeville

Part-time Church Life Administrator. | Emmanuel/San Antonio

PRN-on-call chaplain position. | Hospice Austin

As Mission Presbytery, we connect diverse leaders and congregations by

providing opportunities for worship, learning, and service so that all can flourish

through God’s grace.