Mission Presbytery Weekly News

Because Presbyterians love installations

Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in San Antonio celebrated the installation of officers on February 20th.

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March 10, 2022

Youth Leadership Team Applications

The Presbytery Youth Leadership Team is now accepting applications. All youth who are currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade are eligible to apply. The PYLT plans and leads Midwinter Youth Conferences and other fun youth events throughout the year. Applications are due April 4. Visit this link for more details and the online application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejehqPeJ6wP2Q3j_GprrQbh2k1_RIW3gJTmaI8YMa2D-sgnw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Asylum Presentation Offered

Tuesday, March 22 | 1pm - 2pm | Virtual

Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church and University Presbyterian Church (Austin) are cooperating with American Gateways to give this educational program.

Since the program is presented virtually, folks all over the Presbytery are invited. Registration is required.

Click HERE to read more and to register

Leaning into Lent with Rev. Bill Poe (MDiv'72)

Leaning Into Lent: Week 1

Watch a new video each week from Austin Seminary graduates who share their own Lenten reflections and practices. This week features Bill Poe, H.R. from Burnet.

www.AustinSeminary.edu/Lent

PDA Response to Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis

CORRECTION to Mailing Address: Ukraine Emergency Appeal

"(God) shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore."...

Read more
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Stated Clerk's Notes

With Presbytery meetings and Statistical Reports in the rear view mirror, Laurie Palmer is literally on the road to have some time with family, spending time with her own family and the family of friends at the PW Spring Gathering at Mo-Ranch.

In the midst of this, she echoes the Psalmist in saying "How long, O God?", and offers Sallie's advice on moving forward. Read more in this edition of the Clerk's Notes

Click HERE to read the Stated Clerk's Notes

Presbytery Postlude

Overtures concurred. A first worship service to be held at a church development in McAllen/Edinburg. Two candidates for ordination.

Here are some highlights from the March 5, 2022 Stated Meeting of Mission Presbytery.

Click HERE to read the Presbytery Postlude

In the News

A Minute for Mission from Mo Ranch

Mo-Ranch Minute For Mission | March 2022

Colorado Adventure Backpacking Trip Through John Knox Ranch

Are you ready to be challenged in a way you never have? Backpacking is an incredible experience that gives you the opportunity to learn about yourself and grow in your relationship with God on the trail. Backpacking guides will teach you all the skills a person needs for the trail. Then we'll spend four days and three nights backpacking through the Indian Peaks Wilderness in Colorado. Step out of your comfort zone into a land of possibilities!

Open to Rising 9th – 12th graders. $1,050 includes airfare. Scholarships Available!! We have scholarship funds specifically for this trip. If you are interested in attending and need scholarship support, please apply through the registration portal or call us in the office (830) 935 4568.

https://johnknoxranch.org/page8819779.html

Discovery Weekend at APTS

Are you discerning a call to seminary, or do you know someone who may be experiencing God's call? If so, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary invites you to our upcoming Spring Discovery Weekend - April 1-3, 2022!

All housing and food for the weekend are covered, so all you need to do is register at the link above or by going to https://www.austinseminary.edu/admissions/plan-your-visit! If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Rykie Marx (rmarx@austinseminary.edu) or Rev. Andrew Frazier (afrazier@austinseminary.edu) for more information. We hope to see you there!

Click HERE to read more

Click HERE for the flyer

We See You!

Because Presbyterians love to say hello!

Greetings from the saints of Goliad Presbyterian Church, celebrating their 170th birthday!

Because Presbyterians know they are dust.

Congregations throughout Mission Presbytery, including Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin, celebrated Ash Wednesday last week.

Because Presbyterians love the color blue...

... as it reminds them of the great work Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Thanks to First Presbyterian Church in New Braunfels for showing their support of PDA!

Leadership Openings

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 Music and the Arts Organization | First/Austin

FPCA is searching for a full-time Director of Worship and the Arts (Director) to lead our Worship and Arts ministry. We are a congregation of 400 members that supports an active music program within the context of worship. Leading the music for our 8:45am service is our Jazz Ensemble with contemporary and jazz versions of hymns and prayers. Our 11:15am service uses a more traditional liturgy, led by our Sanctuary Choir and hymns from our Presbyterian Glory to God hymnal. This position would work with the Jazz Ensemble leadership, rehearse and direct the Sanctuary Choir, as well as other ensembles, including Handbell Choir, Children’s/Youth Choir, organist, and other musicians.

Christian Educator for Children | New Braunfels Presbyterian

Interim Pastor | First/Mission

Children, Youth & Families Coordinator | First/Austin

Organist/pianist | Westlake Hills/Austin

Shared Ministry Stated Supply | Sinton Presbyterian and Jackson Woods Presbyterian.

Part-time music director |First/Lampasas.

Engagement Coordinator | First/Austin

Full-time Campus Minister | Schreiner University

Pastor/Head of Staff |First/Kerrville

Part-time Children's Ministry Director | San Pedro/San Antonio

Full-time Youth Ministries Director | San Pedro/San Antonio

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

PRN-on-call chaplain position. | Hospice Austin

Resources and Links

We are Mission Presbytery, serving Christ in the World. In the Reformed Tradition, together we,

Establish and equip congregations and session to carry out their missions;
Recruit, receive, ordain, develop, and care for those called to service in the church;
Enable mission and witness to the Gospel that congregations cannot accomplish alone; and
Steward our resources faithfully and generously.

We are better together.

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