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Shattered
By Rev. Dr. Craig M. Howard
Presbytery Leader
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"When the news of the church bombs hit the airwaves on Easter morning, my heart shattered like the stained glass windows on the news feed video.
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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Weekly Prayer Basket Update
- Please pray.... for the victims and their families in the suicide bombings in Sri Lanka on Easter.
- Please pray....for UKirk Students and other college students as they prepare for finals.
Click on the prayer basket to find our current prayers.
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Calling College Age Students
UKirk will be having a Summer Book Club for any student in the St. Louis area this summer, and kicks off on June 5th. The book chosen is:
Shameless: A Sexual Reformation
If you are around St. Louis this summer and interested in Christian collegiate fellowship, UKirk will host dinners and discussion (and likely at least one pool party!) on the first three Wednesday evenings in June from around 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (June 5,12, and 19.)
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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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. Contact the office at 314-772-2395 if you are unsure where you will be meeting.
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Week of: Apr. 25 to May 1
Thurs. Apr. 25
10 a.m. - Presby Educators (Oaks)
4 p.m. - Vision Team (St.Andrew)
Mon., Apr. 29
1 p.m. - DRAP (Ladue)
Tues., Apr. 30
4 p.m. - Mission/Outreach (Oaks)
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Week of: May 2 to May 8
Sat., May 4
Presbytery Gathering
@ First Cape Girardeau
Mon., May 6
5 p.m. - Liaisons (Oaks)
Wed., May 8
2 p.m. - PTCC (Oaks)
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Presbytery Gathering Information
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Next Presbytery Gathering - Saturday, May 4th
- Workshops Featuring Hunger Action and Sacred Places (Click Here)
- Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to the food pantry that services the Cape Girardeau community.
- Pre-Gathering Fellowship on Friday, May 3 - Beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the dedication of the Peace Park of First Presbyterian Church, Cape Girardeau. First Friday with the Arts is taking place in the downtown area that evening, with galleries and shops open until 9 p.m.
- DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 FOR ---- The presbytery will offer up to $50 toward your hotel stay, (double occupancy) if attending the Friday night Pre-Gathering. The Courtyard Marriott is located close to our gathering and we have reserved a block of rooms for those interested. Call Leigh at 314-772-2395 for more details, about how to participate. Online reservations available here.
- Carpooling is key! Again, when there are three or more to a vehicle, a $10 gift card will be offered to carpooling attendees.
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ALL are WELCOME!
Share with all in your congregation!
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Uprooting Hunger - 2019 Presbytery Wide Goal
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Earth Care - Critical to Hunger Action
Seven-Person Congregation Did the Math,
Switched to Solar Power
“The rise in global temperatures resulting from carbon gas emissions has impacted our climate in a variety of ways. Americans use 40% of the world’s oil and emit 25% of the world’s greenhouse gases, even though we are less than 5% of the world’s population. Changes made by those of us in the U.S. are critical in terms of a greater impact because of our energy usage,” says Jessica Maudlin, Associate for Sustainable Living and Earth Care Concerns for the Presbyterian Hunger Program.
Continue to read here.
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Uprooting Hunger - Hunger Action Team
In 2019 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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Presbyterian Women's
Annual Spring Gathering
Sat., Apr. 27
Presbyterian Women's Annual Spring Gathering is quickly approaching The Gathering will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Ste. Genevieve on Saturday, April 27, 2019. The theme is “Creation Covenant”. We’ve scheduled to dynamic speakers on the program, Dr. Clarice Hutchens, President of Partners for Just Trade and Alyson Miller, Executive Director of Partners for Just Trade. The registration form and directions can be found on page 7 of this issue of the Linkletter. Please send in your registration form and fees by April 20, 2019.
Registration Form Here.
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Dismantling Racism & Privilege Team Presents
Presentation by Diane McCullough
World premiere of Fire Shut Up in My Bones,
Sunday, April 28, 2019 – 9:30 a.m.
This adult education event will be held at Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. This presentation is commissioned by Opera Theatre of St. Louis in partnership with Jazz St. Louis. Based on the memoir by Charles Blow; Libretto by Kasi Lemmons; Terence Blanchard, composer.
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Partners for Just Trade
360° FAIR TRADE
Give StL - Give the Month of April to Support
Partners for Just Trade in 2019
Partners for Just Trade is a non-profit, faith-based organization that builds partnerships between producers living in extreme poverty and consumers in North America. We address root causes of poverty through Fair Trade sales, education, solidarity, and a commitment to trade justice. Learn more about Partners for Just Trade by
clicking here.
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Troubling the Waters for the Healing of the World
Social Witness Action Team of the
Synod of Mid-America
Annual Conference
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 9 a.m .to 3 p.m.
John Knox Presbyterian Church
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Pastors in Specialized Ministry
June 26 - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Presbytery of Giddings Lovejoy appreciates the work of those laboring outside of congregations. Specialized ministries are essential to the work we are called to do as part of the Church. Join us for at time of fellowship, staff introductions, and reflection on ways we can better support each other and the work of the church. Event flyer, with registration, can be
found here.
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Congregational Happenings
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Annual Spring Salad Luncheon
The Hardin, Illinois Presbyterian Church will be having its Annual Spring Salad Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in its fellowship hall. The menu will include chicken salad, assorted salads and breads, dessert, and drink for $8.00. Proceeds go to local missions. Treat your secretary on “Administrative Professional’s Day.”
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Let There Be Light
Wed., Apr. 24 at 6 p.m.
First Presbyterian Sullivan welcome all to their monthly movie night, featuring Let There Be Light. It is free, and you are welcome to bring your own snack.
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Annual Mound Ridge Dinner Auction
Saturday, April 27, 2019
at Andre’s South Banquets and Catering
4238 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO
from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
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Tickets: $65 per person or $500 for a table of 8. Come join us and help support Mound Ridge because there is, “No Place Like Camp”
RSVP and pay for your tickets via PayPal, by clicking the link above.
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Bach Society Young Artists
Sunday, April 28 - 4:00 pm
The versatile 2018-19 Bach Society of St. Louis Young Artists and pianist Sandra Geary present a delightful afternoon program on Sunday, April 28 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 Bach Society’s 2019 St. Louis Bach Festival and is free to the community. For more information call 314-367-0367 or
www.secondchurch.net.
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Safety/Active Shooter Workshop
Thurs., May 2
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Department of Homeland Security and J.R. Green Insurance Services, Inc. extend an invitation to the churches and organizations of The Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy to attend the Safety/Active Shooter Workshop. Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church has graciously provided the meeting space.
J. R. Green Insurance Services, Inc. provides the insurance program to many of the Presbyterian churches and organizations in the Presbytery. The Workshop is free and will provide information and resources that are valuable to your organization and members. This is an opportunity to "review your plan of action" or "develop a plan of action"
To register and learn more about this training opportunity, please
click here.
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Friday Night Story Delights
Friday, May 3 - 7 pm
Faith DesPeres Presbyterian Church
Sponsored by the University Extension of Missouri you are welcome to join these Festival Featured Storytellers for bite-sized stories.
Featured Storytellers: Bil Lepp, Diane Ferlatte, Liz Weir, Robert Lewis, Noa Baum, Bill Harley, Motoko, Antonio Sacre, and TrixBruce.
Hosted by Faith Des Peres Presbyterian Church, Directions may be
found here.
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Exploring Missional Leadership
Tuesday, May 7 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ferguson Presbyterian Church
How do we develop more missional leaders in the church? Exploring Missional Leadership (EML) is a daylong event hosted by mid councils & churches and led by 1001 national staff. Through presentations, active learning and group conversation, participants will be introduced to the concept of missional church and the qualities and competencies of missional leadership.
Sponsored by 1001 New Worshipping Communities and Ferguson Presbyterian Church, this event is free, with lunch provided. Learn more about Exploring Missional Leadership and register for this event by
clicking here. Registration for the event can be made by calling Ferguson Presbyterian (314) 522-8542 and registering with Marcia Keys our church administrator. Office hours are M-Th 8:30-12:30 pm. Directions to the church can be
found here.
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Hunter Memorial 95th Anniversary
Sunday, May 19
The mission of Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church is to proclaim the good news of God's love in Jesus Christ, build a fellowship of Christian love, provide opportunities for spiritual growth, and serve the community and the world.
They will celebrate their 95th Anniversary on May 19th, and welcome all to join them in celebration. Full details of the day can be
found here.
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Schools will be letting our for the summer soon. Have you made plans for your middle school student, for day camp?
Explore what Amen St. Louis
June 17th to 21st. Click below:
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Complete List of Educational Opportunities:
Found Here
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Opportunity to Talk about the Confessions
Belhar Confession
Adopted in 1986 by the South African Dutch Reformed Mission Church, the Belhar Confession is the latest confession approved for the PCUSA
Book of Confessions. It was written in response to the understanding that racism is a structural and institutional sin. Coming 20 years after the Confession of 1967, whose focus was reconciliation in the light of the US Civil Rights Movement, Belhar is as clear as the Barmen Declaration about the absolute sovereignty of Christ in the church. These three 20
th century confessions have much to say to us in the 21
st century as we continue to confront the evils of racism and separation in so many ways that do not reflect the love of the God revealed in Jesus Christ. On Thursday, April 25, we will explore the ways Belhar speaks a prophetic word to the church of our time. If you’d like to join the conversation, contact Barbara Willock,
[email protected].
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Shift 2.0 Conference
May 20-22, 2019 (St. Charles, MO)
Dr. Phil Maynard, a certified coach, an Endorsed coach (UMEA), a certified Conflict/Mediation Coach, and licensed trainer/facilitator, will help you "d
iscover the key shifts that all churches must make if they are going to have a fruitful ministry in the next century… Rural, urban, black, Hispanic, Anglo, Asian, multicultural, liberal, evangelical… they all need to think through these key shifts to figure out a path forward.” -Paul Nixon, Coach/Consultant
Sponsored by Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation. Details found below:
www.omahapresbyterianseminaryfoundation.org
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Board of Pensions
Annual Benefits Connection
Thurs., May 9th - 10 am. to 3 p.m.
Hosted by Ladue Chapel
Benefits Connections are half-day events, during which employers hear from benefits experts from the Board about the foundational values of the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA) — wholeness, compassion, and justice — and the Church’s commitment to just compensation. You’ll explore ways your congregation can support ministers and staff through these values. And you’ll understand how benefits offered by the Board can meet your needs as an employer.
You’ll also have the opportunity to network with colleagues from your region and tell us what you need as an employer. We look forward to meeting with you.
Learn more here.
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PC(USA) Special Offerings Webinar Offered
Pentecost Offering
Looking for information for this year’s Pentecost Offering? Join Special Offerings staff for a webinar:
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Messy Church Training
Saturday, May 18th - 9 a.m. to 3:30 pm.
at St. Paul UCC-Waterloo, Illinois
Messy Church is a church experience for families who have not found other forms of church engaging and who don’t yet belong to a church. It explores a biblical theme through includes hands-on creative experiences, a celebration and a meal. It is usually held once per month at a time other than Sunday morning. It does not prioritize either the needs of children or adults but intentionally welcomes and provides for all ages.
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National Black Presbyterian Caucus
June 27 to June 29
Registration is open
for the 45th Biennial National Black Presbyterian Caucus, June 27–29. This year’s theme is “Seeking Racial Justice & Equity! Where do we go from here?” The conference will take place at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel and Conference Center.
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Faithful Innovation Summit
July 24–26, 2019
Luther Seminary in Minneapolis
“We live in a time of disruptive change—and many of us are unsure where to start or how to lead through uncertainty. The
Faithful Innovation Summit is designed to help you define and address the challenges you’re facing. Gather with fellow Christian leaders and consider what God is calling you to do.”
The Presbytery of the Inland Northwest has been invited to present a case study of their missional transformation this event.
Sheryl Kinder Pyle is eager to have some other EPs join them there; contact her for more information, and plan to attend.
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Stewardship Kaleidoscope Annual Conference
September 30 to October 2
The annual
Stewardship Kaleidoscope Conference
is a great opportunity for congregations to take a deeper dive into stewardship. The program is for pastors and for stewardship committees. Whether you want to refresh your approach or overhaul it, there will be something for you at Stewardship Kaleidoscope.
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Mid Council Financial Network Planning Team
2019 Conference
November 20-22, 2019
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
This event is a continuing education and training opportunity for synod, presbytery, and church financial persons. We are working with presenters and various others to bring you the most up to date information for this conference.
Save the date - More details will be released soon.
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Opportunity to Talk about the Confessions
Taking a breif break for Easter, join us after Holy Week. Want to join the conversation? Contact Barbara G. Willock,
[email protected].
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings
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Congregations Searching for Support Staff
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Children, Youth and Family Ministry - Second Presbyterian
Part Time Site Manager - AMEN|St. Louis
Soprano Section Leader Wanted - Westminster St. Louis
Director of Music and Organist - Faith Des Peres
Director Faith Formation and Family Ministries
for Children
- Ladue Chapel
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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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