Light 4 the Darkness Begins Ministry to Pastors and Chaplains: Our Selah |
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Blog Post by Rev. Thirza Sayers
Pastor to Hillside Presbyterian,
Light for the Darkness and Our Selah
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"...What an exciting opportunity to bring the spiritual and emotional care of Light 4 the Darkness, that has been so helpful to so many already, to clergy and, through them, to their congregations.”
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Our Presbytery - Our Work |
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Weekly Prayer Basket
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Please pray for... Rev. Thirza Sayers and her work at Hillside Presbyterian, Light for the Darkness, and Our Selah
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Please pray for...pray for the world leadership, those in Ukraine who are in harm's way, and for peace to overcome war.
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Please pray for...nations taking in refugees from war, as they open their homes in love for their fellow man/woman
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Please pray for... praying for those injured and dying from gunfire in our nation.
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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From Your Presbytery Leader |
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"This kind of defeat and fear is a strange vibe to have after the VICTORY of Easter. Didn’t the good guys win? What’s going on? For all the ways we’ve been struggling in our own lives, perhaps this is more relatable...." |
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Upcoming Ministry Team Meetings |
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Mon., Apr. 25
Thurs., Apr. 28
11:30 am - Honorably Retired Clergy Lunch at Woodlawn Chapel
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Presbytery Stated Gathering |
The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy will meet on Saturday, May 14. We will be meeting at St. Mark Presbyterian Church as well as online, through Zoom. Watch for an email this Thursday for registration options. |
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TEAM MODERATORS - Please submit any information, flyers, or documents you would like to be placed in the Gathering Binder to Stated Clerk, Rev. Joy Myers. The deadline to submit is Thursday, April 28. Please email her at [email protected]
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In May, Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery has the honor of serving as the host site for transitional pastor training provided by the synods of Mid-American and Lincoln Trails! From May 15th-May 20th, pastors from all around the country from different denominations will be flying in to meet at the Mercy Center in Frontenac. They have approximately 40 registered, and half of them are expected to travel by car. The synod is asking if there is anyone in the local area who would be willing to offer hospitality by providing some transportation to/from the airport to Mercy Center from the airport during the following time blocks:
- Sunday, May 15 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and 6:00pm to 8:00pm (from STL to Mercy)
- Monday, May 16 - 7:00am to 9:00am (from STL to Mercy)
- Wednesday, May 18 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm (from Mercy to STL)
- Thursday, May 19 - 9:00am to 11:00am (from Mercy to STL)
- Friday, May 20 - 11:00am to 1:00pm (from Mercy to STL)
These would not be continuous round trips during these time frames, but rather the synod office would make arrangements to compile folks’ flight schedules to determine optimal times for pick-up on each of these days. If you are available and interested in helping out in this way, please contact Dylan Klann, Administrative Assistant of the Synod of Mid America, at 913-608-7662 or email Dylan at [email protected] by May 10 th. |
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Presbyterian Women
Justice & Peace
We are called to share God’s love with the world, by being God’s hands in the world. We answer God’s call to “do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with our God” (Micah 6:8).
Each month for the remainder of 2022, we will send items from the PW Churchwide’s Justice and Peace Calendar. Feel free to share the information with friends and family, your congregation, and even post it in your newsletter.
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Tips for Caring for God's Creation:
Celebrate the 52nd Earth Day this Friday!
Not only is April Earth Day Month but the 52nd celebration of Earth Day is April 22. Use this day to renew your pledge to caring for God's incredible creation all year round personally at home, work, or school. Also, engage your congregation in caring for creation as well. One way is to include Earth Day in your worship service this Sunday in the music, the prayers, the scripture, children's message, sermon, Minute for Mission, decor, etc. We care for Mother Earth so that she may take care of us!
"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Team of presbytery. For more info: [email protected] or 314-941-9378
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Regarding Ruling Elders:
A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully
"I do and I will"—Question C
Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God?
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Rev. Kalyn Stevwing Installation Service
Sun., Apr. 24 | 2:30 p.m.
Rev. Kalyn Stevwing will be installed as the Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian, Edwardsville, Illinois on Sunday, April 24.
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Tips for Caring for God's Delightful Creation:
Attend the St. Louis Earth Day Festival
at Forest Park April 23 & 24
During this Earth Day Month of April, the Earth Care Team strongly encourages all who live within a reasonable driving distance to attend the annual Earth Day Festival at Forest Park (MUNY Pavillion) Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24. There will be several booths with all kinds of information about how to live sustainably on this wonderful planet God has given to us plus food, music, dancing, and more. Fun and informative for all ages.
StL Earth Day Festival Information Here
"TIPS" is brought to you by the Earth Care Team of the presbytery. For more information, contact: [email protected] or 314-941-9378.
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Honorably Retired
Clergy Lunch
Thursday, April 28 | 11:30 a.m.
Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church Pavilion
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Presbyterian Women
Spring Gathering
Sat., Apr. 30
10 am - 12 p.m.
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All Women of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy are welcomed and encouraged to attend the Spring Gathering. This event will be held via Zoom and you can attend by clicking this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84056653929 If you will be using the Zoom App, please enter the Meeting ID 817 0035 4292 |
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Confirmation for the Matthew 25 Congregation:
Commissioned to Change the World
In the spirit of Matthew 25:31-46, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seeks to act boldly and compassionately to serve people who are hungry, oppressed, imprisoned and poor, showing God’s love, justice and mercy. In so doing, congregations will enliven their shared faith, shared worship and shared outreach in a biblical response to the compassionate justice of God.
Commissioned to Change the World: Confirmation for the Matthew 25 Congregation, written by Mark D. Hinds, marries adolescent confirmation with the theological focus of “serving the least of these.” The curriculum affirms teenagers as God’s beloved children, anointed for ministry in the context of a covenant community of mutual encouragement and accountability.
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Bibles Wanted
Hospitals receive ample supply of KJV NT/Psalms provided by the Gideons, but when it comes to other translations we are very limited in our supply as well as in our ability to obtain copies. Do you have Bibles that you might be interested in donating to a Hospital Spiritual Care Department? If you, your church, or a mission would be interested in providing these Bibles, please contact Rev. Jay Kanerva [email protected]
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Giddings-Lovejoy People of Prayer |
Do you love your pastor? Want the best for them? Not sure how to care for them?
We have just started a New Worshiping Community for pastors, who are reaching out for care. According to a recent study, over seventy percent of pastors “almost always feel burned out.”
We are inviting you to support our Faith Leaders in prayer.
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Who: People of prayer who want to support pastors, clergy, and chaplains
When: April 26, 12-1pm. This is the Kick-off event for Our Selah—this new worshiping support group for Faith Leaders.
Where: Zoom
Skills required: Besides prayer, must be knowledgeable of Zoom and capable of Zoom chatting.
Commitment: We will meet every other Tuesday (if you need to miss one, we can cover you but need to know ahead of time).
You will be assigned 3-5 clergy, for whom you will pray between sessions and reach out to once via email.
RSVP: For more information and a brief training, please contact Rev. Thirza Sayers, [email protected]
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Public Witness
Program Grants for Summer 2022
Applications Taken Now Until May 30, 2022
Presbytery funds to conduct summer programs are available to member churches and social agencies in relationship with the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. The funds will be awarded through an application process directed by the Public Witness Ministry Team.
The purpose of the grant is to provide opportunities for summer Christian education and witness, personal growth, faith formation, and recreation (if sanctioned by the local government) to children and adults in communities of need.
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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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Current Support Ministry Position Openings |
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(PT) Coordinator of Christian Education - Southminster Presbyterian, Crestwood, Missouri
Minister of Music - Second Presbyterian, St. Louis, Missouri
Office Manager - Second Presbyterian, St. Louis, Missouri
Seminary Summer Intern - First United Presbyterian, Belleville, IL
Church Office Manager - St. Mark Presbyterian, Ballwin, MO
Summer Mission Team Facilitators 2022 - Amen House
(Oak Hill Presbyterian) St. Louis, MO
Interim Pastor - Oak Hill Presbyterian, St. Louis, MO
Organist/Accompanist - First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau, MO
Director of Youth Ministry + Digital Media - First United, Belleville, IL
Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, MO
Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, IL
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Off Hours Help Needed? Contacts Found Below |
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Rev. Ryan Landino
Presbytery Leader
314-409-9002
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Rev. Liz Kanerva
Associate
Presbytery Leader
314.779.6809
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Rev. Joy Myers
Stated Clerk
815.501.5522
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Leigh Porter
Office Manager
314.225.9470
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Janice McMillen
Communications Associate
573.578.3960
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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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