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Holy Listening
Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard
Presbytery Leader
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"We discern and discover the wisdom and will of God by listening to one another and to ourselves."
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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Weekly Prayer Basket Update
- Please pray.... for Rev. Don Kratz.
- Please pray....for those battling colds and flu.
- Please pray....for those who will be traveling to the Presbytery Gathering this week.
Click on the prayer basket to find our current prayers.
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ECO-PALMS....what are they, and why do they matter?
In 2007 the PC(USA) teamed up with
Lu
t
heran World Relief
,
Catholic Relief Services
and the
University of Minnesota
to offer congregations the option of purchasing responsibly harvested Eco-Palm branches for Palm Sunday.
The palms come from communities in Mexico and Guatemala where workers are paid fairly and engage in sustainable harvesting in order to protect the local ecosystem.
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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Share & Subscribe!
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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;
Ladue
- refers to Ladue Chapel;
WG
- refers to Webster Groves Presbyterian. Contact the office at 314-772-2395 if you are unsure where you will be meeting.
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Week of: Feb. 7 to Feb. 13
Thurs., Feb. 7
Presbytery Gathering (Southminster)
Tues., Feb. 12
1 p.m. - Mission/Outreach (Oaks)
4 p.m. - Admin/Support (Oaks)
Wed., Feb. 13
2 p.m. - Past. Trans/Care (Oaks)
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Week of: Feb. 14 to Feb. 20
Thurs., Feb. 14
10 a.m. - New Worship Com (Oaks)
3 p.m. - Gathering Planning (Oaks)
5 p.m. - Cong Vibrancy (Oaks)
Mon., Feb. 18
1 p.m. - Social Witness (Oaks)
Tues., Feb. 19
10 a.m. - Finance (Oaks)
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Presbytery Gathering
Thurs., Feb. 7
th
- 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
(Registration/Fellowship Begins at 12 p.m.)
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
Host will be Southminster Presbyterian Church
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Uprooting Hunger - 2019 Presbytery Wide Goal
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Faced with hurricane aftermath, limited federal government support, and changing weather from climate change, the Puerto Rican people courageously attempt to rebuild and move the archipelago in sustainable directions. Presbyterian Hunger Program went down to learn how to accompany them into the future.
Read on here.
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Uprooting Hunger - Hunger Action Team
The next sixteen months the presbytery will work toward establishing Certified Hunger Action Congregations. This
handout will be helpful to your congregation, as we journey together in the year + ahead. If you have any questions, email:
communication@glpby.org
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Celebrating Life and Ministry
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Share the Pics!
If you are ordaining and/or installing Deacons, Elders, Trustees or others to service, would you share that joy with us? It is easy to do, by emailing those photos to
communication@glpby.org
or even texting 573.578.3960 if using a smart phone.
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Boeuff Presbyterian Ordained and Installed Elders..Pictured are (from L-R) Rev. Kathleen Henrion, with
Regina Grube and Miles Ehlers.
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Team & Congregational Happenings
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Brian Owens Duo to Perform
The Brian Owens Duo explores songs of love and hope. This concert features Brian’s own compositions as well as music by African American artists and takes place on Sunday, February 17 at 4:00 p.m. at Second Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End, St. Louis, 63108. The concert is part of the Couts Music Series and is free to the community. For more information call 314-367-0367
or
www.secondchurch.net
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Communion Ware Needed
Any downsizing congregation have a communion cup-holder tray you want to pass on? Looking for a 40-cup or less communion cup tray for use with seniors. No lid necessary; any material fine. Will arrange pick up. Please contact Julie A. Berger, Chaplain, Aberdeen Heights Senior Living,
jaberger@pmma.org or 314-909-6065.
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St. Louis Winter Outreach
In this bitter cold, in a city that doesn’t have a 24-hr walk-up shelter, a group of volunteers and partner churches and orgs provide direct services to our un-housed neighbors. If your church is interested in providing shelter space, Winter Outreach is always looking for more beds. If you have questions or would like to get more involved, go to
https://www.stlwinteroutreach.org/ or contact Rev. Erin Counihan at
Erin.counihan@gmail.com.
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Immediate need for donations: hand warmers, xl men's gloves, men's knit caps, men's thermal socks, tarps 6×8, twin size blankets, sleeping bags, peanut butter crackers, nutri grain bars, individual fruit cups (applesauce etc), Little Debbie snacks and chips.)
These items may be dropped off at MoKaBe’s Coffeehouse, located at 3606 Arsenal at Grand.
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Joining Hands Peru Partnership
May 25 to June 2, 2019
The next Joining Hands Peru Partnership Reflection and Action Trip will be May 25 to June 2, 2019. Those interested may contact Ellie Stock (
elliestock@aol.com) or Mark Strothmann (
mark.strothmann@att.net) for an application or more information. Deadline is February 28, 2019 with $500.00 deposit. Application for financial assistance is February 15, 2019.
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Complete List of Educational Opportunities:
Found Here
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Opportunity to Talk about the Confessions
Beginning February 6
The two oldest confession in the
Book of Confessions
are the Nicene Creed and the Apostles’ Creed. Though they seem to be the same, with one just a bit longer than the other, they are actually very different, both in their origins and in the way they put forth the most fundamental understandings of who God is and what we are to believe about this God. We’ll be exploring their differences and similarities when we gather Wednesday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m. at Eden Seminary. Want to join the conversation?
See all details here. Contact Rev. Barbara Willock, for more information at
bwill2@mindspring.com.
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The Mighty Mite!
2019 Spirit of Stewardship Conference
What We Can Learn About Stewardship From Those Who (Seem To) Have Less
March 1 & 2
Pastors, Stewardship committees, session members, Christian Educators and other church leaders seeking to nurture faithful financial discipleship and promote meaningful spiritual development as stewards of God’s gifts should plan to attend. Topics will be focusing on the Lucan story of the widow, the many biblical examples of poor and/or uninfluential women (and men) supporting ministries of the prophets and Jesus, and creating ministries of their own. Complete details can be
found here.
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GUNS IN MY BACKYARD?
Neighbors Share Their Stories
Webster Groves Presbyterian Church welcomes all to join them on Sunday, March 3 - Please join them for a viewing of the locally-produced documentary: “No More Thoughts and Prayers,” introduced by filmmaker Angela Lamb. This will be followed by individuals from our community sharing their experiences with gun violence and ideas for action. Come learn how gun violence affects all of us and how you can help make a difference in this public health issue. Complete details can be
found here.
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Healthy Rivers, Creeks & Streams
On Sunday, February 10, from 9:30 a.m to 10:15 a.m., at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church, Katherine Golden, Missouri Botanical Garden, will share information about local issues that impact the health of rivers, creeks and streams. This talk will highlight the value of clean water in our community and what individuals can do to help protect our watershed. We’ll explore the relationship between human development, stormwater and water quality issues and best practices to prevent pollution. You’’ll walk away with practical solutions you can do in your own life and at home to help protect our watershed and prevent pollution. Find
complete details here.
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Presbyterian Peace Fellowship Gun Violence Prevention Program
"Gracious God, ...You encourage us to be our best... We confess that we have not done our best in protecting our children...Grant us a good and fresh start."
Following on the 223rd General Assembly action on gun violence prevention, our hope is that you share the links below with your congregations. As we observe the February 17 Universal Day of Prayer for Students and the February 14 Anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, let us seek the unique role of the church in healing our nation. The downloadable Kit contains prayers, hymns, worship and action ideas, including the prayer adopted by the 223rd General Assembly.
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Christ Crucified
First Presbyterian Church in Sullivan welcomes all to join them in a Lenten Bible Study, on Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Come and join us for the 6-week study
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2019 Presbyterians Today Lenten Devotional
Awakening to God’s Beauty
A Lenten invitation to pray with art
This year’s stunning devotional invites us on a spiritual and visual pilgrimage through the holy season of Lent . . . through the final days of our Lord’s ministry . . . his passion . . . his death on the cross . . . and finally his glorious resurrection at Easter.
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings
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Congregations Searching for Support Staff
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Church Accountant/Bookkeeper - Second Presbyterian Ministry Associate - UKirk St. Louis
Interim Director of Christian Education
- Ladue Chapel
Church Office/Facilities Manager ∙ St. Mark 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
jmcmillen@glpby.org
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