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Presbytery Guest Blog by
Rev. John Goodwin, HR
Potosi Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Vice-Chair
Presbytery Committee on Nomination
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"Everything changed suddenly when a brilliant, highly educated, and wise minister talked with me like I was someone of worth...."
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Our Presbytery - Our Work
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Weekly Prayer Basket
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Please pray for... our blogger, Rev. John Goodwin, HR, his work at Potosi Presbyterian Church, at the Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, and on the Presbytery Committee on Nomination
- Please pray for...for those who seek justice and the peacekeepers.
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Please pray for... those traveling in the approach to Thanksgiving
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Please pray for... for health as families gather among those who are immunocompromised
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Support Ministry
Help Wanted
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If you were not able to attend the Presbytery Gathering and missed out on hearing Tracey King Ortega, World Mission’s regional liaison for Central America speaking of her work in Nicaragua, we have the video.
If you are interested in learning about our presbytery's connection to Nicaragua, please contact Harriet Hall at [email protected]
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Kenyan Education Giving Challenge
A 3-Way Partnership to benefit Kenyan High School Scholarships. Contact Rev. Mark Strothman with any questions. He can be reached by emailing [email protected]
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If you have any questions regarding team meetings, please check with your Moderator for meeting dates and times, or call the office at 314-772-2395, or email Office Manager, Leigh Porter at [email protected]
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Wed., Nov. 10
Thurs., Nov. 11
9:30am-History Team
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Presbyterian Women of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery
Have you ever explored joining the Presbyterian Women of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy? All women of our presbytery are welcomed and encouraged to engage in fellowship and mission with this amazing group. Please read their latest newsletter by clicking here.
If you are interested in joining them, please find your local contact by clicking here.
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Welcoming Strangers
Through a Matthew 25 Lens
Wed., Nov. 17 at 1:00 pm
This webinar will address welcoming immigrants, from the view of an immigrant. The program will include conversations with guests Carolyn Thalman from Shenandoah Presbytery’s National Response Team and the Rev. Gad Mpoyo, 1001 Worshiping Communities mission associate and the pastor of a diverse refugee community. This story sharing time will be moderated by Susan Krehbiel, associate for Refugees and Asylum for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. To register for this free online event, click here.
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New Horizons Advent Music Presentation
Sun., Nov 28 | 3 p.m.
New Horizons Presbyterian Church invites you to begin your Advent season with a special musical presentation on Sunday, November 28 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary. Barbara McHugh and Susan Stanard will be sharing a program of songs and carols arranged for piano duet. Barbara McHugh has been serving as Organist/Choir Director at New Horizons more than 10 years. Susan Stanard is Choir Director at Evangelical UCC in Godfrey, IL. As well as the duets, there will be audience participation in carol sings and selections by the New Horizons Handbell Choir.
Please make plans to join us! New Horizons Presbyterian Church is located at 9424 Everman Ave. Overland, Missouri. If you have questions, call 314-427-0841. Directions can be found here.
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Join us on #GivingTuesday when the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has planned an eight-hour live stream, spanning from Eastern to Western timezones, designed to entertain, inform and encourage greater giving on Tuesday, November 30. The virtual event will include worship and reflection, ministry area highlights, visits from familiar faces, and in-depth conversations around the work of Matthew 25. Mark your calendars for what is sure to be a memorable event celebrating generosity!
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Presbyterian Women Note Cards
Available for Purchase
The PW of Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery is selling packs of these beautiful note cards. These cards were to be sold at the National PW Churchwide Gathering that was to be in St. Louis, in August, but was moved to an online format because of the pandemic.
Please contact the Presbytery office for details at 314.772.2395.
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Tips for Caring for God's Amazing Creation:
Care for the earth in your congregation and community.
So much can be done to care for what the planet the Lord has provided for us, at the local level: in our homes, schools, congregations, workplaces, and community. One way is to become an Earth Care Congregation in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Include creation care in worship services and curriculum for all ages, and make sure the building is energy efficient. And lastly, partner with other organizations in the church community. This is one way to follow up on the decisions made at the recent U.N. Climate Summit in Glasgow, Scotland by nearly 200 nations. For more information, contact: [email protected] or (314) 941-9378
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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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Free to Any Faith Community
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25 Choir Robes Available
Southminster Presbyterian Church is blessed to be receiving a gift of new choir robes. This gift enables the church to share its current light blue robes with another church or faith-based organization in need.
These robes will be available on January 1st, or a bit earlier. If you are interested or know of someone who is, please call Carolyn Boeher at 314.780.5123.
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Woodlawn Chapel Presbyterian Church has found that they have an extra silver communion set and would love to find them a new home. Do you know of anyone who could use this set? Contact Woodlawn Chapel by calling 636-458-3009
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Education & Training Opportunities
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Month of Grace + Prayer:
An Advent Retreat in Everyday Life
Get ready for Christmas by praying on your own 20 minutes each day and meeting one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four consecutive weeks. Starts November 21. All meetings will be virtual (Zoom or phone if you prefer). Weekly meeting times set around your schedule. This is an individually directed retreat tailored to your own deep desires. Committed couples also have the option to participate as a couple. This is an ecumenical ministry, with all adults are welcome regardless of denomination or affiliation. For more information, visit www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org and to register contact Clarence Heller at [email protected].
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Becoming Matthew 25
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How Do We Engage Socially Distancing and still participate in Mission & Ministry?
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Send us your stories of how your congregation is maintaining congregational vitality during this pandemic. Send stories to Office Manager, Leigh Porter at [email protected]
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Current Support Ministry Position Openings
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Music Director - Glendale Presbyterian Church, Glendale, Missouri
PT Administrative Assistant-Southminster Presbyterian, Crestwood, Missouri
Interim Associate Pastor - First Presbyterian, Kirkwood, Missouri
Guitarist (Paid) - First Presbyterian, Kirkwood, Missouri
Pastor - Trinity Presbyterian, University City, Missouri
Head of Music - First United Presbyterian, Collinsville, Illinois
Music and Movement Specialist - St. Mark Presbyterian (Claymont Preschool)
Associate Pastor - Dardenne Presbyterian, Dardenne Prarie
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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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