Issue 147 | June 13, 2019
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What season is it? We might say that technically it’s still spring since summer doesn’t officially start until the summer solstice, which, at least according to my calendar, falls on June 21. I’m not really talking about the weather or the amount of daylight we get each day, however. I’m thinking more about what’s going on both inside and outside the church.
Healthy Boundary Training workshops 9 a.m. to noon Friday & Aug. 28 at PWV Office
All pastoral leaders – Ministers of Word and Sacrament (including those who are Honorably Retired ministers serving congregations), Certified Christian Educators, Commissioned Pastors, ministers of other denominations serving our congregations, lay pastors, and people on the Pulpit Supply List – who have not completed a Healthy Boundary Training workshop after 2014 must attend an event soon. There is no cost. Call 304-744-7634 or email office@wvpresbytery.org to register. Each class is limited to 15 people.
Application deadline: Sept. 23
The General Assembly will meet June 20-27, 2020 in Baltimore, and the Nominating Committee is  now accepting applications for Minister of Word and Sacrament and Ruling Elder Commissioners, as well as Young Adult Advisory Delegates (YAADs). Ruling Elder and YAAD applications require a Session endorsement. Click here for an application, which is also included in the headline link.
Committee on Ministry Funds Available

Did you know the Committee on Ministry (COM) has a line item each year that provides small assistance grants to pastoral leaders for Continuing Education events? COM also has funds to assist churches and pastors with unexpected emergencies incurred by pastors. Contact committee chair Shelly Barrick Parsons, General Presbyter Ed Thompson, or Stated Clerk Maureen Wright for details.
Should disaster strike any church in our presbytery, there are several resources a Session can call upon through the Presbytery. This is how to access them.
Join the Disaster Assistance Task Force!
We are asking every congregation to consider nominating a member to the Disaster Awareness Task Group . If you are interested, please contact your church office or email Barbara Chalfant at missions@wvpresbytery.org.
In the Presbytery Sept. 28-Oct. 7
The Peacemaker coming to our Presbytery this fall is  Moon-Sook Lee from South Korea.   She will be available to speak September 29 – October 6. If you would like to host her, please contact Robin Ray at pastorrobin@bridgeportpresbyterian.com with your first and second choices of dates and times. We are asking each host church to contribute $50 towards the cost of hosting her and, in most cases, housing her for one night.
Half of the PWV Associate for Mission's work is to serve as pastoral care for 11 low-income older adult homes and one family housing community in West Virginia.

Every month, she visits each home, delivers copies of the Older Adult Newsletter and checks in with the managers, service coordinators and maintenance staff.  I n the last year, she has added a quarterly craft class in most of the older adult homes, which gives her more contact with the residents. If you are interested in joining her to do a craft or to lead or engage in any other ministry or mission with these amazing folks, please call the Presbytery office or email missions@wvpresbytery.org .
DON'T FORGET THE NEWSLETTER!
We invite you to print and include this newsletter in your bulletins, share it with your congregation and distribute widely. We hope it is helpful for your congregation and community. Click for the June newsletter in the format of your choice: two-sided color, two-sided black-and-white, color booklet or black-and-white booklet.
PWV Resource Center
Order deadline: July 15
The Presbytery office will order  2019-2020 Planning Calendars at a reduced price of $10 and Books of Order 2019-2021 at a reduced price of $8.50. Please note that starting this year, the planning calendars have altered their timeline; they will now run from September through the following December.

This price is for pickup at the August 24 Presbytery meeting at Bluestone or at the Presbytery office;  if we have to mail them to you, there will be an additional postage fee, which will vary depending on order size and delivery location.  You may pay now, or we will bill you when they arrive, with payment required at or before delivery. If the above link does not work, you can also call 304-744-76334 or email office@wvpresbytery.org to order.
  • Church payroll taxes
  • 2019 PC(USA) Special Offering Calendar
Welcome Madison Katherine Misfeldt
Madison Katherine Misfeldt, the daughter of Minister of Word & Sacrament Emily Harden Misfeldt, was born in the early morning hours of June 12. Born at home, Madison weighed 7 pounds 15 ounces. Her big brother, Jesse, slept through the entire birth. Mom and baby are doing very well.
Farewell to Shelly Barrick Parsons
On June 12, an Open House was held at the WVU Campus Ministry Center to say goodbye to Shelly Barrick Parsons and celebrate her and her ministry these past 15+ years in Morgantown. Pictured at right are the sign that decorated the building's front porch and the goodbye cake. Best wishes, Shelly!
Can you help the WV Interfaith Refugee Ministry?
The West Virginia Interfaith Refugee Ministry, which works to assist asylum sellers with temporary housing and work while their situations become stabilized, has a new candidate, Tereza M., who needs assistance. US Customs and Immigration Services will expedite a work authorization if she has a pending work offer, but unfortunately, the offer WVIRF thought they had never confirmed it.

WVIRF said Tereza - a very hardworking, nice, married mother of four - is seeking part-time or occasional work cleaning, cooking, babysitting or offering general help; she speaks Portuguese, French, some Spanish and very little English. If you know of a church, organization, or family who would be willing to meet and possibly hire her, please contact WVIRF director Lynn Clark. Reach her by email at lclarke@bowlesrice.com, phone at 304-347-2122 or mail at 600 Quarrier St., Charleston, WV 25301.
Register now for Big Tent!
Aug. 1-3 in Baltimore. Register by July 1.
PC(USA)'s Big Tent 2019, Called to a Movement Beyond Institution, will emphasize our hope of the Gospel and its power to challenge institutional conventions, particularly in relation to race, gender and economic disparity. Cost is $95 per person. Click here for more information, here for a full schedule and here to register.
FestivALL events at our downtown Charleston churches
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June 21-23 at Elk Hills
Join Elk Hills Presbyterian Church in Charleston as they honor their official charter, which marks 75 years on June 25. First is a brass/piano/organ concert at 7 p.m. Friday, followed by an ice cream social with magician Joey Stepp at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and concluding with a worship service and catered luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday. RSVP to the luncheon at clsizemorebc@aol.com.
  • Camp dates
  • Scholarships available
  • Requested craft supplies
  • Spencer Presbyterian named an Earth Care Congregation

  • Podcast on Appalachian drinking water
June 30-July 1 at Best Western Plus Bridgeport Inn
The theme for the 2019 Presbyterian Women Regional Gathering for the Synod of the Trinity is Seaside Escape. Bask in God's presence, experience the life-changing power of God's love, and explore the stories of Sarah and Hagar. Cost: $120-$150. Contact Registrar Alcinda James at 330-532-5747 or alcindaj@netzero.net.
Aug. 6-9 at Stony Point Center in NY
Cost: $225 by July 9. Room & board: $300.
Although Glenville Presbyterian Church is a small church with an average worship attendance of 22 and about 26 members on the roll, God is doing great things through them. They are an Earth Care Congregation , and one of their latest projects is the Sacred Garden, which has a labyrinth and space for spiritual meditation. 
Job opening!
Director of Music (part-time)
Bream Memorial, Charleston
Bream Memorial is in search of a creative, part-time Director of Music to develop the church's music ministries. Duties include directing the choir, playing piano for rehearsal and Sunday worship, recruiting members, developing a choral scholars program, overseeing weekly special music, working alongside an experienced organist and participating in monthly worship committee meetings. Strong piano skills required. Average 10-15 hours weekly. Send resumes to Music Director Search, P.O. Box 6127, Charleston, WV 25362 or  breamoffice@gmail.com.
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