Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Weekly Newsletter

Newsletter

October / 17 / 2023

United in Prayer Worldwide

Friends, we know that our world needs prayer right now. We have found a few helpful prayers, and welcome you to take a moment to reflect on them and pray. If you feel called to share your own prayer for the world, please feel free to do so in the comment section. Praying for peace.... C lick Here

Presbyterian Women Gather this Saturday

Hear from Faithful Women Serving in our Midst: A Panel of Pastors on What Sustains Them in their Journey. Make reservations by clicking here.

Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church is located at 11155 Clayton Road, St. Louis, Mo 63131. Directions found by clicking here.

Our Presbytery - Our Work

Weekly Prayer Basket

Please pray for ... those who are battling the most recent COVID resurgence.
Please pray for ... for Rev. Bob McClelland and his family in the passing of their beloved Dottie.
Please pray for ... peace, in our nation and abroad. That is a metered and calm response, rather than a vengeful response, in all our troubles.

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Support Ministry

Help Wanted

Positions Available Found Here

Saddened to Report the Passing of

Dottie McClelland

Dottie was the beloved wife of Rev. Bob McClelland. She was a long-time chaplain at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, a dedicated social activist, a spiritual director and so much more.

She will be greatly missed by all.

We will update the presbytery of any final arrangements.

Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings

This Week

Next Week

Thur., Oct. 19

10 am Public Witness Click Here

1:30 pm Vision Team Click Here

Thur., Oct. 26

11 am NWCC Click Here

News & Updates

Presbytery Gathering - Sat., Nov. 4

First United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, Illinois will host this hybrid event.

All are welcome to attend, in person or online!

Please register, even if only attending online.

DETAILS HERE

Is it a Cloned or Scam Email?

It may be!

Please note that presbytery staff will never text or email you requesting gift cards, cash, or any private account information. If you receive any email or text like that, please contact the presbytery office at 314.772.2395.

Caring for God's Creation:

Invest in Green Arts and Crafts Supplies

Buy recycled paper and green products for you, your kids, or your grandkids for art projects. Nature is another great way to find art supplies like twigs, leaves, and flowers. You can often find materials in the recycling bin.

"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Work Group of Presbytery which monitors the ten Earth Care Congregations in the Presbytery and advocates for low-income, people of color, indigenous, and LGBTQ communities which often are harmed first and worst by environmental degradation. Contact: carletonstock@aol.com or 314-941-9378

Echoes of Slavery in Our Communities

Hybrid Hosted by St. Mark Presbyterian

Wednesdays - October 18 & 25

Please consider joining us for our three-week discussion on the echoes of slavery in our modern communities. Rev. Dave Burgess will lead the dialogue on "The Great Replacement Theory", Education Manipulation, and Housing Disparities. The class will meet in person in room 102 and online through Zoom. The Zoom link is found by clicking here. This is part of a larger gathering examining the denomination's apology to our African-American brothers and sisters for the sin of slavery. Prior attendance is not required.

Global Partnerships And

The Joining Hands Peruvian Partnership Announce

The Rev. Jed Koball From Peru Will Be Visiting Our Presbytery

October 14-20.

Jed is a Mission Co-Worker for the PC(USA) living and working in Peru. His focus is addressing the root causes of poverty, especially climate change and extractive industries. Find his updated schedule by clicking here.

You Are Invited To Our Second Fall South-North Dialogue Series!

Thursday, October 19

PERUSA and our partners of the Peruvian Joining Hands Network (RUMP) and the Evangelical Church of Peru (IEP) invite you to a continued time of learning and sharing from our Peruvian partners and their ministries during our fall South-North Dialogue Series.

On Thursday, October 19th (7 pm Eastern, 6 pm Central), we will hear from three communities to continue learning about threatened ecosystems in Peru and the work they are carrying out with the Peruvian Joining Hands Network (RUMP) through three environmental case studies.

Please register for this Zoom event, please click here.

Loving Our Neighbors and Race Relations in STL:

Apology to Action

Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church

9:15 am – Sunday’s in the Fireside Room

October 22 & 29

October 22 “Lucky Zip Codes” with Amy Hunter, VP of DEI at Caleres, Inc.
October 29 “Restorative Justice and Alternatives to Incarceration” with Tracy Stanton & Sarah Nixon, Freedom Community Center

Learn more about these events by clicking here. Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church is located at 9450 Clayton Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124. Directions found by clicking here.

First Presbyterian Church Of Columbia, Missouri Presents 2023 Haseman Lectures - "How To Be Good Neighbours: A Christian Theology For A Pluralistic World"

October 28, 2023

• 10 AM Lecture: “Models for Dealing with the Other”

• 2 PM Lecture: “Christian Participation in a Pluralistic World”

October 29, 2023

• 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School, Open Discussion of Lecture Topics & Book

• 10:30 AM Worship Sermon: “The Blessing of Babel”

For more information, please click here.

Mini-Youth Mission Trip

Will you help make a child’s Christmas brighter?

Sat., Dec. 9 • 10 am to 12 pm

Hosted by St. Charles Presbyterian Church

Children and Youth Workgroup (a Presbytery-wide coalition of Christian educators and supporters) under Dynamic Leaders (GLPBY) is sponsoring a Mini Youth Mission Trip in December.

We are help Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) sort the Christmas gifts received for their children. The sorting will be held at St. Charles Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10 am – noon. Work will be followed by Pizza and drinks for all volunteers.

Flyer can be found by clicking here.

APCE Needs YOU

The Association of Partners in Christian Education is coming to St. Louis Union Station from January 24th through the 27th. Your Local Committee needs your help! We will need volunteers.

Please email Julie Gvillo (juliegvillo.aplaceofgrace@gmail.com) AND Pat Cleeland (together) (patricia.cleeland@gmail.com) to let us know you are willing to help and the places you feel most comfortable doing so.

We also need assistance with providing supplies for participants. The QR code previously shared no longer works. Please, use this link instead to access the Amazon Wish List and watch for additions to the list in the next few months. Orders should be sent in the care of Rev. Pat Cleeland at Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Pl., St. Louis, MO 63108. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your help!