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Blood Ties
Blog Post by Tony De La Rosa, Ruling Elder
Transitional Synod Executive
Synod of Mid-America
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“But God has so arranged the body, giving the greater honor to the inferior member, that there may be no dissension within the body, but the members may have the same care for one another.”
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Our Presbytery - Our Work |
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Weekly Prayer Basket
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Please pray for... our blogger, Ruling Elder, Tony De La Rosa, Ruling Elder, Transitional Synod Executive of the Synod of Mid-America
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Please pray for... Rev. Paula Cooper, who has been battling Covid Pneumonia, at the Medland Hospital, in Lusaka, Zambia where she was admitted to the ICU on January 19th, after first being admitted on January 12th to Care For Business (CFB) medical Centre.
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Please pray for...our world leaders, who are charged with keeping us safe, at home or away.
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Please pray for...our new commissioners. That they feel welcomed and engaged in presbytery mission and ministry.
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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Friends, we are saddened to report the death of Katie Ward, beloved wife of Rev. Wynn Ward. Please keep Rev. Wynn Ward and their family in your prayers. Wynn wrote a brief reflection of Katie and you can find that by clicking here.
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Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings |
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Wed., Jan. 26
10 am Honorably Retired Pastors
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Thurs, February 3
9am - Presbytery Gathering
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Called to Gather
Thursday, February 3 at 9 a.m.
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Rev. Ryan Landino
Presbytery Leader Installation
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Rev. Dr. Kathryn Threadgill
Associate for Vital Congregations of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
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Rev. Dr. Teri
McDowell Ott
Editor / Publisher of The Presbyterian Outlook
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Exciting Presbytery Gathering to Begin our Year of Evangelism! |
We will install our new Presbytery Leader, have worship with Rev. Dr. Teri
McDowell Ott, and will have our education portion led by Rev. Dr. Kathryn Threadgill. All of our members and treasured friends are welcome. Please share with all in your congregation. All have a vision and voice in the presbytery, Watch the newsletter for the Gathering Binder, and more information as it becomes available. Join us:
Thursday, February 3rd at 9 a.m.
(Zoom Fellowship Begins at 8:15 am)
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Pastor Boundary Training Event February 16 |
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If you are new to our presbytery and/or were unable to attend the September 30, 2021 training, you should plan to be at this online event.
Wednesday, February 16
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Zoom
You must register for the event, and we welcome you to do that as soon as possible by clicking here.
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If you have already participated in boundary training within the last three years, you must submit a copy of the certificate of completion to the Stated Clerk, Rev. Joy Myers, at [email protected] or by mailing it to 1001 Craig Rd., Suite 170, St. Louis, MO 63146. If you have any questions, please call her at 314.772.2395. We look forward to seeing you February 16!
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Proof of Vaccination Required |
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- The Stated Clerk and the Office of the General Assembly have agreed that for the safety of all participants, who attend the General Assembly at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, they must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19. Proof of vaccination will be required during the registration process.
- Additionally Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2022 "will be requiring that each participant provide proof of the most up-to-date vaccination available in accordance with the CDC without exception." Analise Brown, National Registrar for Presbyterian Youth Triennium
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Online Training for Pastors Leading
in Transitional Settings
Beginning February 7
Here’s more about two coming up soon, for which details are already posted:
Scott Lumsden and Eliana Maxim will lead a 4-day event spread out over four months, the first Monday of February (7th), March (7th), April (4th), and May (2nd). The workshops will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pacific, with breaks along the way. They’ll cover the basics about leadership, congregational dynamics, and how to lead change (in other words, how to deal with conflict). Check it out here. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is offering Part 1, The Art of Transitional Ministry: Reconciliation in God’s New World. Sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Eastern February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31; and April 7. Details here. |
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Faith at Home Lent Practices Webinar
February 24 at 2 pm
Join this webinar on February 24 at 3:00 p.m. EST with Traci Smith, who will talk about simple practices for at-home faith formation during Lent. We will also release six short videos for use by your households, highlighting our five faith practices of storytelling, hospitality, service, prayer, and retreat. Faith at Home Book: Are you looking for a Lenten resource for households with children? Have you seen author and pastor Traci Smith’s newest book, Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection? The Office of Christian Formation has partnered with Chalice Press and Traci Smith so that PC(USA) formation leaders can receive a discount of 50% off 5 or 10 copies of the book to share with those you serve.
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White Privilege Conference
March 9-12
For the first time in it's 23-year history, the White Privilege Conference is being hosted by a religious organization and specifically by The Presbytery of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC March 9-12, 2022. We plan to be both in-person and hybrid knowing that the in-person experience will be life-changing. We hope to see you all here in Charlotte!
The WPC Conference Theme for 2022 is: 'Wade in the Water: White Supremacy, Race, Religion, and Reprocity'. Our keynote speakers will include Resmaa Menachem, Khyati Joshi, Bree Newsome and Gregory Drumright.
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St. Stephen Presbyterian Church Youth Searching for Mission Location
Week of July 25-29
St. Stephen Presbyterian Youth, a small but hearty youth group, is looking in several places in the USA to offer our services for a Vacation Bible School and possibly a small construction project at a church or needy organization in your area. We are mostly a group of girls, with a few guys, looking to hold a VBS in a location this particular week of the summer: Their resume of past summer experiences can be found by clicking here.
Contact Beth Fultz, Director of Christian Education
St. Stephen Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas 76109
817.927.8411 office | 817.875.9704 cell
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Pastors Save the Dates of May 15-20
Mid-America and Lincoln Trails Synod have announced they will have Transitional Ministry Training at the Mercy Center in St Louis May 15-20, 2022. Please watch the newsletter or other direct emails for further information.
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Retirement Savings Plan Webinar - February 1
Fidelity will be offering a 30-minute webinar on February 1, which will interest ministers and employees enrolled in the Retirement Savings Plan. Those who participate may earn Call to Health points!
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Month of Grace + Prayer:
A Retreat in Everyday Life
Pray on your own 20 minutes each day and meet one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four consecutive weeks. Starts on February 6. All meetings will be virtual (Zoom or phone if you prefer). Weekly meeting times set around your schedule. This is an individually directed retreat tailored to your own deep desires. Committed couples also have the option to participate as a couple. All adults are welcome regardless of denomination or affiliation. For more information, visit www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org and to register contact Clarence Heller at [email protected]. |
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Changes are coming to Triennium, a life-changing event for thousands of Presbyterian youth and young adults
July 24-27, 2022
God has called us to be together to SEE God’s people and to SEE and explore what it means to truly SEE each other. There is a place for you to be, to see, and to be seen…in July 2022. A place where young Presbyterians will gather together to activate their next steps in faith, exploring the intersection of justice, courage, connection, and vision. When we SEE each other at the Presbyterian Youth Triennium... We will SEE God | We will SEE Ourselves We will SEE OTHERS | We will SEE ALL We will understand what it means to truly SEE!
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Thurs., Jan 27, 2022
2:00-3:30 pm Eastern Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 993 3006 0674
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Save the Date!
Changes in a federal student loan forgiveness program to
have a positive impact on ministers and church leaders
The Presbyterian Mission Agency is offering two webinars in January for all PC(USA) leaders. These webinars will be a launching point for a year-long push to make sure every PC(USA) leader with student loan debt has the information they need to take advantage of a limited waiver from the Department of Education. Many who may not have qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness previously, could have their loans forgiven much sooner than expected. Any PC(USA) leader is welcome to join either meeting. Student Loan experts from PeopleJoy will present the material and be available to answer general questions. Live simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Korean. Visit pcusa.org/loanassist for more information. |
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Called to Serve? We Need You! |
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Have You Considered Presbytery Service?
There are many ministry team positions available in the coming year, and we just know you would be a good fit for a committee or commission
Please fill out and return the form below.
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings |
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Organist/Accompanist - First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau, MO
Office Administrator - First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau, MO
Director of Youth Ministry + Digital Media - First United, Belleville, IL
Audio and Video Tech (15 hours/week) - First United, Belleville
Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, MO
Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, IL
Associate Pastor - Dardenne Presbyterian, Dardenne Prarie, MO
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Off Hours Help Needed? Contacts Found Below |
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Rev. Liz Kanerva
Associate Presbytery Leader
314.779.6809
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Rev. Joy Myers
Stated Clerk
815.501.5522
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Leigh Porter
Office Manager
314.225.9470
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Janice McMillen
Communications Associate
573.578.3960
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Keep Connected
We love to hear about the work of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Congregations. Have an event, fundraiser, or concert and want to get the word out? Simply email that information in by 6 p.m. on Monday of the week you want your event published. Help keep us connected by simply emailing your information to [email protected]
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