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From Every Tribe and Nation
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"The presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy is claiming its identity as a diverse body of believers who are spread across the spectrum of theology and faith."
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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Weekly Prayer Basket Update
- Please pray...in celebration of those who have reached century milestones this week - to 102 year old Genny Richmond of Trinity Presbyterian and to - 100 year old Velma Allison of Steelville Presbyterian
- Please pray ...the Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey as she prepares to travel to our area and lead us in our worship and plenary, at the gathering next Thursday.
- Please pray... for Rev. Jay Summerville in the loss of his mother, Jean Reycroft Summerville.
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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Presbytery Gathering - Thursday, February 6th
ALL Have Vision and Voice - So ALL are welcome! Please Share!
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10:30 a.m.
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Dismantling Racism & Privilege Pre-Session
"An Apology to our African American Sisters and Brothers for the Sin of Slavery and its Legacy"
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12 p.m. - Registration/Fellowship
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1 p.m. -
Worship, Plenary, and Business Meeting. Featuring Rev. Dr. Jennifer Harvey,
Author of Dear White Christian, the book study for the Presbytery
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We Are Going Facebook LIVE for Worship!
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If you can't make it to the gathering we still want you to join us for worship! Simply sign into Facebook just before 1 p.m. and find us at:
https://www.facebook.com/glpby/
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Gathering Binder Download Available Here
Friday, January 31
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NOTE:
Meeting locations are as follows:
Oaks
- is the meeting room next door to the presbytery office;
St.Andrew
- refers to the Board Room of St. Andrews on the second floor, directly above the presbytery office;
Pres
- refers to the Presbytery Office Resource Center;
Ladue
- refers to Ladue Chapel;
WG
- refers to Webster Groves Presbyterian,
Kirkwood
- refers to First Presbyterian of Kirkwood. Contact the office at 314-772-2395 if you are unsure where you will be meeting.
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Week of: Jan. 29 to Feb 4
Thurs., Jan. 30
9:30 a.m. - Pres Women CC (Oaks)
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Week of: Feb 5 to Feb 11
Thurs., Feb. 6
Presbytery Gathering - St. Mark Presbyterian (See Post Below)
Mon., Feb. 10
5 p.m. - DRAP (Third Presbyterian)
Tues., Feb. 11
10 a.m. - Finance (Oaks)
11 a.m. - NWCC (St. Andrews)
1 p.m. - Mission/Outreach (Oaks)
3:30 - Church Liaisons (Resource)
4 p.m. - Admin/Support (Oaks)
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Becoming Matthew 25
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2020 Presbytery Wide Goal
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At a homeless encampment in Southern California, a Matthew 25 church works to end poverty
According to the Rev. Billy Song of
St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Lomita, California, Los Angeles County has about 60,000 people experiencing homelessness. About two-thirds are living on the streets or in tents.
“We’ve seen it right here with one of our own members,” Song said.
When St. Mark’s stopped seeing John Hironymous, the church discovered he was living in his car, which he eventually lost and ended up on the streets.
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Presbytery Wide Book Study
As part of our Matthew 25 initiative, we ask that you join us in a Presbytery Wide Book Study on
Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation
by Jennifer Harvey, who will be leading a workshop at the February 6
th
Presbytery Gathering. More information about the day
found here.
More information about Jennifer Harvey
found here.
Let's Prepare for Robust Conversation at the
February Presbytery Gathering!
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Our Current Matthew 25 Congregations
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- Cote Brilliante Presbyterian
- First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau
- First Presbyterian - St. Charles
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- First United Presbyterian - Belleville
- Ladue Chapel Presbyterian
- Second Presbyterian - St. Louis
- Webster Groves Presbyterian
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Ministry Teams News & Activities
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Joining Hands – Peru Mission Meeting
Wed., Jan. 29 | 6:30 p.m.
The next meeting of Joining Hands will be at the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Jan. 29. We will be meeting in the Church Parlor. We will begin at 6:30 pm. Please bring healthy snacks to share. Directions can be
found here.
The following items will be on the agenda: Peru Pilgrimage (August 1-15, 2020)..“I Walk with Campaign.”; Presbytery Tree Fund Overture to GA. (This is an initiative of Peru Mission Network and will be submitted to our presbytery for a vote on Feb. 6.); Update on PJT; Other updates.
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Saturday, February 15 | 9 a.m.
First Presbyterian - Hillsboro,
located at
10790 Business 21, Hillsboro, MO 63050
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Bread for the World Advocacy Training:
Better Nutrition, Better Tomorrow
Sat., Feb. 22 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
The Advocacy Training will take place at Parkway United Church of Christ 2841 N Ballas Road, St. Louis, Missouri. Directions can be
found here.
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Presbyterians Care Movement
March 20 to March 22
The Presbyterians Care Movement is a planned quarterly event in which your congregation communally engages in a community based activity. Learn how your church can participate in this weekend of compassion and care.
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Seeking Sunday Meals for UKirk Students
Looking for a way to connect with UKirk this coming semester? One of the best ways is to provide a Sunday night meal! Sign up below!
Don't forget to Follow UKirk on Facebook to connect with them on social media
here.
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Congregational/Event Happenings
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Trombones of the Saint Louis Symphony
at Second Presbyterian Church
Sun., Feb. 2 | 4 p.m.
Since 2006, the Trombones of the Saint Louis Symphony have taken their finely-honed ensemble skills from the symphonic concert stage to intimate chamber music settings across the United States. The International Trombone Association Journal, in a review of their most recent recording Fleur de Lis cited “an astonishing amount of versatility and virtuosity”. The Trombones will present works they have commissioned from composers with strong St. Louis roots including Caleb Burhans (Alarm Will Sound) and Adam Maness (The 442s). They also will perform their own arrangements of works by Giovanni Gabrieli, Sergei Prokofiev, and others.
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Courageous Conversations about Gun Violence
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church
Sat., Feb 8 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Talking about gun violence can be challenging but you don’t need a trained facilitator or mediator to do it. With the right tools anyone can have courageous conversations. Rev. Deanna Hollas, the Gun Violence Prevention Ministry Coordinator with the Presbyterian Peace Fellowship, will lead a workshop on Feb. 8, from 3 until 5 p.m. at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, 45 W. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, 63119, where you will get resources and learn how to host courageous conversations in your church or home. “No matter where you fall on this issue,” Hollas says, “the important thing is we remain in conversation with each other.”
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Midwest Winds in Concert at
First Presbyterian - Alton, Illinois
Sun., Feb. 9 | 3 p.m.
The Midwest Winds woodwind quintet is an ambassador of the Air Force Band of Mid-America, providing a highly professional product to communicate esprit de corps and render honor to our Airmen and country. Located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, this ensemble is committed to honoring veterans and active duty military members across a 10 state region in the Midwestern United States. The Midwest Winds present public concerts and educational outreach events, inspiring and connecting with its audiences. The group offers a wide range of musical literature from classical and contemporary music to marches and patriotic crowd pleasers to light popular music.
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In Their Own Words Concert at Ladue Chapel
Sun., Feb. 16 | 3:00 p.m.
“The Power of Spirituals” is an interactive event based on Eileen Guenther’s recently-published book In Their Own Words: Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals. In this program Guenther, a graduate of Kirkwood High School, combines first-person narratives from books written by those formerly enslaved, interviews conducted with them in the 1930s and her own commentary. These narratives are interwoven with the singing of spirituals by guest soprano and St. Louis native Marlissa Hudson, our Ladue Chapel Choir, and the audience. Many Americans have gaps in their historic and cultural education; this powerful music and the texts of this presentation not only shine a light on the events of the past, but also offer hope and reconciliation to present-day circumstances.
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Complete List of Educational Opportunities:
Found Here
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Continuing Education Classes Announced
Union Presbyterian Seminary Theological Institute Upcoming Continuing Education Events offered January through March 2020, can be found by Visiting their
Events page
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings
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Full Time Interim Pastor - Grace Presbyterian
Called Pastor - Faith DesPeres Presbyterian
Versatile Soprano Choral Section Leader - Westminster St. Louis
Youth Ministry Coordinator - Cote Brilliante Presbyterian
Christian Educator - First Presbyterian -Edwardsville
Children, Youth and Family Ministry - Second Presbyterian
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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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