Newsletter
December / 28 / 2021
Weekly Blog Post
Holding on to Joy

Blog Post by Rev. Marilyn "MP" Panco
Associate Pastor - St. Mark Presbyterian
Member of Dynamic Leaders Team and DRAWP as Children/Youth Team
"This time of year, in particular, I hold fast to the promises that God has been faithful to throughout history. "
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Weekly Prayer Basket

  • Please pray for... our blogger, Rev. MP Panco, and her ministry at St. Mark Presbyterian, and work with children and youth as part of Dynamic Leaders and DRAWP
  • Please pray for... youth and young adults organizing for Triennium.
  • Please pray for... for those who are struggling with anxiety and depression, during the holiday season, particularly our friends at Light for the Darkness.
  • Please pray for... our healthcare workers who have had a very rough two years.
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Holiday Week Notice
The Presbytery Office will be closed from Friday, December 24 through Sunday, January 2. The office will be closed, but staff will still be available to you by email and by phone if needed. Your questions and concerns will be addressed in a timely manner.
Rev. Liz Kanerva
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Rev. Joy Myers
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Leigh Porter
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News & Updates
Changes are coming to Triennium, a life-changing event for thousands of Presbyterian youth and young adults
July 24-27, 2022
God has called us to be together to SEE God’s people and to SEE and explore what it means to truly SEE each other. There is a place for you to be, to see, and to be seen…in July 2022. A place where young Presbyterians will gather together to activate their next steps in faith, exploring the intersection of justice, courage, connection and vision. When we SEE eachother at the Presbyterian Youth Triennium... We will SEE God | We will SEE Ourselves We will SEE OTHERS | We will SEE ALL We will understand what it means to truly SEE!
Save the Date!
Changes in a federal student loan forgiveness program to
have a positive impact on ministers and church leaders
The Presbyterian Mission Agency is offering two webinars in January for all PC(USA) leaders. These webinars will be a launching point for a year-long push to make sure every PC(USA) leader with student loan debt has the information they need to take advantage of a limited waiver from the Department of Education. Many who may not have qualified for Public Service Loan Forgiveness previously, could have their loans forgiven much sooner than expected. Any PC(USA) leader is welcome to join either meeting. Student Loan experts from PeopleJoy will present the material and be available to answer general questions. Live simultaneous interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Korean. Visit pcusa.org/loanassist for more information.
Called to Serve? We Need You!
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
Organist/Accompanist - First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau, MO

Office Administrator - First Presbyterian - Cape Girardeau, MO

Director of Youth Ministry + Digital Media - First United, Belleville, IL

Audio and Video Tech (15 hours/week) - First United, Belleville

Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, MO

Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, IL

Associate Pastor - Dardenne Presbyterian, Dardenne Prarie, MO