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Abundance, Scarcity, Fear, and
a Leap of Faith. Oh, My!
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Presbytery Guest Blog by
Donna Cook, Ruling Elder
Oak Hill Presbyterian Church
Presbytery Hunger Action Enabler
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"I believe it firmly, God will give us what we need for today, right here, right now."
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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, Donna Cook, her work for Hunger Action and for her church in transition.
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Please pray for...for those who seek justice and the peacekeepers.
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Please pray for...those missing loved ones this holiday week
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Please pray for... those traveling in the approach to Thanksgiving
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Please pray for... for those who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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If you have any questions regarding team meetings, please check with your Moderator for meeting dates and times, or call the office at 314-772-2395, or email Office Manager, Leigh Porter at [email protected]
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There are no meetings scheduled for the remainder of the week. Please note that Ministry Teams will be in recess during the month of December. If you are unsure about your group's meeting schedule, please contact your team moderator.
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Presbytery Christmas Hybrid Open House
Thursday, December 16
3pm to 6pm
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Please join us, in person or virtually on Thursday, December 16. Details can be found by clicking here. Share the invitation with all your Presbyterian Friends - All Welcome!
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The Presbytery office will be closed on Thursday and Friday of this week, to celebrate Thanksgiving with family and friends.
We will reopen on Monday, November 29, and assume regular business hours.
If you have any questions, please contact the office at 314.772.2395 or by emailing at [email protected]
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Kenyan Education Giving Challenge
A 3-Way Partnership to benefit Kenyan High School Scholarships. Contact Rev. Mark Strothman with any questions. He can be reached by emailing [email protected]
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Consider giving to any Presbytery Ministry - View Them Here
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Statement on the Verdict in Kenosha
Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy Leadership adds their names in support of the Presbytery of Milwaukee.
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QUILT SALE
Sunday, December 5th
1:00 p.m.—3:30 p.m.
New Horizons Presbyterian Church will be having a Quilt Sale on December 5th. We have many beautiful lap quilts to sell. They will make great gifts for the holidays. Proceeds from the quilt sale will benefit the Church Mission Program. Please come join us and get some holiday shopping out of the way.
We will also be selling hot dog meals which include a hot dog, chips, and a drink. Be sure to invite friends and neighbors!
New Horizon is located at 9424 Everman Ave, Overland, MO 63114. Directions Found Here. See you there!
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New Horizons Advent Music Presentation
Sun., Nov 28 | 3 p.m.
New Horizons Presbyterian Church invites you to begin your Advent season with a special musical presentation on Sunday, November 28 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary. Barbara McHugh and Susan Stanard will be sharing a program of songs and carols arranged for piano duet. Barbara McHugh has been serving as Organist/Choir Director at New Horizons more than 10 years. Susan Stanard is Choir Director at Evangelical UCC in Godfrey, IL. As well as the duets, there will be audience participation in carol sings and selections by the New Horizons Handbell Choir.
Please make plans to join us! New Horizons Presbyterian Church is located at 9424 Everman Ave. Overland, Missouri. If you have questions, call 314-427-0841. Directions can be found here.
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Presbyterian Women Note Cards
Available for Purchase
The PW of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery is selling packs of these beautiful note cards. These cards were to be sold at the National PW Churchwide Gathering that was to be in St. Louis, in August, but was moved to an online format because of the pandemic.
Please contact the Presbytery office for details at 314.772.2395.
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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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Free to Any Faith Community
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25 Choir Robes Available
Southminster Presbyterian Church is blessed to be receiving a gift of new choir robes. This gift enables the church to share its current light blue robes with another church or faith-based organization in need.
These robes will be available on January 1st, or a bit earlier. If you are interested or know of someone who is, please call Carolyn Boeher at 314.780.5123.
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Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church has found that they have an extra silver communion set and would love to find them a new home. Do you know of anyone who could use this set? Contact Woodlawn Chapel by calling 636-458-3009
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Education & Training Opportunities
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Month of Grace + Prayer:
An Advent Retreat in Everyday Life
Get ready for Christmas by praying on your own 20 minutes each day and meeting one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four consecutive weeks. Starts November 21. 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. This is an ecumenical ministry, with 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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Becoming Matthew 25
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How Do We Engage Socially Distancing and still participate in Mission & Ministry?
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Send us your stories of how your congregation is maintaining congregational vitality during this pandemic. Send stories to Office Manager, Leigh Porter at [email protected]
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings
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Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, Missouri
PT Administrative Assistant-Southminster Presbyterian, Crestwood, Missouri
Interim Associate Pastor - First Presbyterian, Kirkwood, Missouri
Guitarist (Paid) - First Presbyterian, Kirkwood, Missouri
Pastor - Trinity Presbyterian, University City, Missouri
Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, Illinois
Associate Pastor - Dardenne Presbyterian, Dardenne Prarie
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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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