Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley
"partner with and equip present and emerging
PC(USA) faith communities in central Alabama
to serve Christ and our neighbors"
The Presbytery office will be closed December 23 through January 1, 2020.
We will re-open at 8:30 AM on
January 2, 2020.

The staff of the Presbytery wishes each and every one of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jay, Tom, Patrick, Ralls, Tammy, Pat, Linda and Jean

Be sure to read the Presbyter blog below.
Jay has included a special message to our Presbytery.
SAVE THE DATE
FOR THE MAIN EVENT
PW SPRING GATHERING

You are invited

PW Spring Gathering
Independent Presbyterian church

March 7, 2020

Registration: 9:30 AM

More information to come...
PERRY DALLAS COUNTY FUND
The Perry and Dallas County Fund has been set up to provide aid to mission work in Perry and Dallas Counties. In particular, funds will be provided to a local agency, C.E.T. Ministries. Please consider donating to this fund. Contact Ralls Coston for more information. Read more...

ELEMENTARY EPIPHANY RETREAT

Registration is now open for the Elementary Epiphany Retreat. Click the following link to register. http://pslpcusa.org/retreats/
PHFC THRIFT STORE MONTHLY DONATION DAY AT SVPC

The next collection date is Saturday,
January 4, 2020. Bring your usable discards, gently used clothing, etc., to the Presbyterian Home for Children's reception center in the rear parking lot, below the playground of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. Volunteers will be on hand to unload your vehicle and to give you a receipt for your tax-deductible donation. The center will be open from 8 AM - 12 noon. To volunteer or for more information, email Terry Tingle.
Please keep Rev. Craig Seitz in your prayers as he continues chemo and radiation treatments.
Please be in prayer for the mission of our congregations, our presbytery and our mission partners overseas.

Pray for peace in Congo and the safety of our mission co-workers. Jeff and Christi Boyd-Congo.

If you would like to support our mission co-workers, click the link below and type in their name. You will be led to their personal page with more information on their mission story and how to give.

 PRESBYTERY FINANCES November 2019 YTD

              ACTUAL     BUDGET
REVENUES   $426,737 $438,167
EXPENSES    $407,356 $438,167
NET       $19,381 $ 0
Jay Wilkins
General Presbyter

Ralls Coston
Volunteer Mission Coordinator

Patrick Harley
Birmingham UKirk Minister

Tammy Strickland
Presbytery Administrator
Assistant to the Stated Clerk

Tom Winter
Stated Clerk

Linda Burrowes
Recording Clerk

Jean Russell
Treasurer

Pat Goodman
Volunteer Nurture Coordinator

Bookkeeping
You are encouraged to visit, read and converse with our General Presbyter, Jay Wilkins. We are sure you will find interesting conversation on the blog which is located below.
Transitional Presbyter for the Presbytery of Sheppards & Lapsley

Status and immediate needs of the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley

The current General Presbyter will retire on December 31, 2019; thus the PSL is in a period of transition and is engaged in a visioning and strategic planning process to determine its future. During this transitional period, Read more...
Minister of Music

Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church of Tuscaloosa seeks a Minister of Music who will develop and guide a vibrant music program under the pastor’s direction and in consultation with church leadership. The person who fills this position should have demonstrable musical gifts on the piano and organ, preferably, or on either, and be conversant in traditional hymns, modern gospel music, and contemporary praise music. Attendance and participation in weekly rehearsals, Sunday morning worship, and special services are required. This opportunity is a part-time position (approx. 5 to 7 hours per week), and salary is negotiable, dependent upon experience and ability. Please send cover letter and resume to Brown Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3535 Stillman Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401; Attn: Elder Bettye Colbert, Personnel Committee.
First Presbyterian Church
Birmingham

First, Birmingham is searching for a Property Manager.

Position Title: Administrator
Status: Part time (10-15 hrs/week), Hourly non-exempt
Reports To: Pastor/Head of Staff
TO APPLY: Please send resume and cover letter to thamiltonpoore@fpcbham.org , Attn: Facilities Administrator Position


First Presbyterian Church Livingston

First, Livingston is searching for an Interim Pastor. Click the link below for the job description and responsibilities.


3603 Lorna Ridge Drive ~ Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone: 205-978-0320 ~ Fax: 205-978-0330
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