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Advent – A Journey of Faith
Rev. Vanessa Hawkins
Designated Associate Presbytery Leader
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Take time to give thanks to God for the faithful witnesses who have gone before us. Pause and give thanks for being one of many being used by God to prepare the path for those who will come after us. And for all these things we give thanks.
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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Weekly Prayer Basket Update
- Please pray.... in thanksgiving for the ministry of Rev. Dr. Andrew Kasberg, and the Dardenne Presbyterian Church.
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What's Happening? Did you know?
- Radical Hope .... “While many in the church are familiar with the idea of Advent as a season of waiting, counting the days until we celebrate the birth of Jesus. There is a much deeper waiting and deeper yearning — of watching in expectation for Christ to come again.” Learn more here.
- Grateful for????? .... PCUSA is featuring notes of gratefulness, and want to hear from you. Featured last week of #thankstoactpcusa, was Mike Ferguson, the new Editor of the Presbyterian News Service. We invite you to share what you’re grateful for and how you can use that gratitude to be a catalyst in the new year! Tag us in your responses or use the hashtag to be featured next. https://bit.ly/2QflB9K
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Support Ministry
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DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK
for TRIENNIUM 2019
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DEADLINE TO APPLY IS DECEMBER 19
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NOTE:
Most Ministry Teams will be recessing until January 2019. Please check with your team's moderator for any questions, prior to the January meetings.
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Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery Office Holiday Schedule
The office will be closed December 24, 25, 31 and January 1 to spend time with family for the holiday season. We will be accessible by email, albeit it with a delayed response, during this time.
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Uprooting Hunger - 2019 Presbytery Wide Goal
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Reclaiming Advent
In Advent we wait for the coming of Christ. At Christmas we celebrate Jesus’ birth. Shape your seasonal celebration to be one centered on the true meaning of Christmas. Prepare for the holiday by simplifying life, incorporating prayers, giving alternative gifts and serving sustainable foods. Share the love of Christ with others throughout your life with a living witness this season.
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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:
[email protected]
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Blue Christmas Services
This time of year can be difficult if you have lost family and friends. Several churches in our presbytery will have services for those who will be struggling with these emotions. Please share these locations with anyone who might need support through the holiday season.
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Thursday, December 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Presbyterian. Directions
found here.
*Friday, December 21 at 6:30 p.m. - Westminster Presbyterian - St. Louis,
will join with Union Avenue Christian Church (UACC) and Pilgrim Congregational Church, for service at UACC. Directions
found here
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Saturday, December 22 at 3 p.m. - Westminster Presbyterian - Belleville. Directions
found here.
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
This Music Ministry presentation will be held on Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church
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Complete List of Educational Opportunities:
Found Here
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The Role of the Minister in
a Dying Congregation
The Center of for Life Learning at Columbia University will offer an online course February 1 - March 4, 2019. According to several sources, approximately 3,500 to 4,000 U.S. churches close their doors every year. In our success-driven culture the topic of dying congregations is taboo, yet that is the reality many pastors and congregations struggle through with little guidance for discernment. In The Role of the Minister in a Dying Congregation, author Woody Jenkins provides a forum and resource to church leaders for on one of the most critical issues facing congregations today: how to help a congregation conclude its ministry life cycle with dignity and meaning.
Learn more here.
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Save the Date for Big Tent 2019
Baltimore, Maryland has been selected as the location for Big Tent 2019. The event will be held August 1-3 at the adjacent downtown Radisson and Lord Baltimore Hotels. More details will be coming in early 2019.
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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
Choral Conductor - Westminster, St. Louis
Church Office/Facilities Manager ∙ St. Mark Presbyterian
Administrative Assistant ∙ Second Presbyterian
Communications Coordinator ∙Webster Groves Presbyterian
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