Unforeseen disruptions — from the coronavirus (COVID-19) to natural disasters — can create many uncertainties. Join us tomorrow, April 8 at 3 p.m. for a live seminar that will help your church understand how the CARES Act can help you. Please share with anyone within your congregation responsible for church financial matters.

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Common-sense tips for the Coronavirus

(COVI-19) Outbreak

Please click here for more information and download and share this important tool in staying healthy during this outbreak.

Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy

Emergency Relief Plan

Purpose: To provide emergency support for congregations experiencing proven financial hardship due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Finance Team has been authorized to approve emergency grants up to $10,000. Find more information by  c licking here.

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There will be some staff changes in the next month. Presbytery Leader, Rev. Craig Howard and Associate Presbytery Leader, Rev. Vanessa Hawkins address these changes.

Please click here to find more information, and please email any questions, concerns, or thoughts about these changes. There are email links on the information page.

NOTE: In light of the Covid-19 Pandemic, meetings will be restricted to Zoom or conference call. If you are unsure how to participate, please contact your team moderator, or call the office 314-772-2395, and select Leigh Porter, Office Manager.

PC (U.S.A.) Special Offerings

While circumstances have changed since we first released the One Great Hour of Sharing Sixty Second Sermon, the invitation to build God's household together is more relevant now than ever. 

#LetsBuildGodsHouse

Sunrise Service

These last weeks, like many of you, we have been worshiping at home via live-streaming services. For many years, I have coordinated the outdoor Easter Sunrise Service on the west bank of the January-Wabash Lake, sponsored by the Ferguson Ministries Alliance. This year the service will not be held. 

Wherever we have lived, the Easter Sunrise Service (when it has been held outdoors, as this one is) has always been my favorite, but this year, with everything else changing, so has the way we will do this service. The service was held there rain or shine or snow, cold or warm with umbrellas or hats and gloves or no coats at all. Always a joy-filled occasion. 

Click here to find a copy of the liturgy for this year. Feel free to use it at home and share with others--best to be outside.

Be well, stay safe, stay calm, and stay connected as we take all necessary precautions and remain physically-distanced and sheltered-in-place but Together in Spirit. Grace and peace - Easter blessings and love [email protected]  

Stewardship in a Pandemic

COVID-19 is changing the way the world interacts and the church is not immune to those changes. Amid social distancing and shelter in place orders, many churches have either canceled worship or moved to a virtual form of worship. Pastors and sessions are looking for creative ways to be the church in a quickly changing landscape.

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Technology Grants Now Available

We need technology now more than ever. There are grants available to help your congregation in acquiring what you need to get your congregation on the technology track    

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Light for the Darkness

Mental health is so important. These days of isolation can make things difficult for everyone. Light for the Darkness seeks to help. Learn more about participating and be encouraged in worship and prayer.

Click here to learn more.

Email Rev. Thirza Sayers, Pastor of Light for the Darkness with any questions you might have [email protected] Be a part of the ministry by engaging through Social Media and "Liking" on Facebook here.

An invitation to daily prayer from Rev. Thirza Sayers

Spiritual Direction

As we hold ourselves accountable and responsible in facing this challenge of the Coronavirus Pandemic, remember to keep in place spiritual practices to keep yourselves nurtured and sustained. One way to do that is by connecting with a spiritual director. 

Learn more about Spiritual Direction, and those who are called to that role by clicking here.

PPE Mission Project While Self Distancing

Calling all sewers! I am forwarding this pattern for sewing face masks from our daughter Chenoa, a PC(USA) Mission Co-Worker in Peru (now sequestered at home during Peru's mandatory, military enforced lockdown). This might be of interest to some of you sewers or someone you know who sews. Ellie Stock [email protected]

Click here for the filter mask pattern | Click here for other patterns

Aberdeen Heights Looking for Masks

We are accepting donations of homemade fabric masks. A variety of mask patterns are available online. Choose the one that fits your skill level. Here's one:    fr eesewing.org/blog/facemask-frenzy/

Masks should be at least double layer and have a different pattern on the inside versus the outside, preferably 100% cotton. Cloth ties are fine if elastic is unavailable. While homemade masks aren't medical grade, they are washable so we can sanitize & reuse them, and that's helpful for some purposes.

If you can help, contact Aberdeen Heights by phone at 314-909-6000.

2020 GLPBY Annual Mission Trip to Nicaragua

Plan Grande #2, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua

July 11-18, 2020

Join us for an Exciting, Multi-Generational Opportunity to follow Christ’s example to love one another. This is an ideal experience for Christians hoping to expand perspectives and be active peacemakers. Learn more here.

2020 Joining Hands Partnership

20th Anniversary Peru Pilgrimage

Postponed to 2021

Please email Rev. Ellie Stock for more details about when planning and rescheduling will occur. Click here