121st Stated Meeting of Foothills Presbytery
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
at Trinity Presbyterian Church
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Foothills Presbytery Worship
Nov 1, 2022:
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On November 1, 2022, Foothills Presbytery gathered for the 121st Presbytery meeting at Trinity Presbyterian in Traveler’s Rest, SC. Taking place on All Saints’ Day, the worship included an opportunity for those gathered to remember our great cloud of witnesses and name the saints of the churches of Foothills Presbytery who died over the past year. The Rev. Dr. Victor Aloyo, President of Columbia Theological Seminary, delivered the message. The sermon, centered on Luke 6:20-31, was entitled “The Faithfulness of God”. The service also included the special anthem, “Fix Our Eyes”. This hymn, composed by Heather Sorenson, was commissioned for the 250th Anniversary Celebration of Nazareth Presbyterian. Members from both Nazareth and Trinity came together as a combined choir to share the beautiful music. In addition to the musicians from Nazareth and Trinity, we give grateful thanks to Dr. Steven Taylor for playing the organ for our worship.
We welcomed five new Ministers to Foothills, examined a Candidate for Ordination, offered gratitude to three retiring Ministers, and examined two Master of Divinity students for Candidacy in preparation for Ministry process
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Congratulations to John DuBose, who has been called as Associate Pastor at the Easley Church. | |
Welcome back to the Rev. Collin Pettigrew, who has been called as Associate Pastor for University Ministry at Fort Hill (Clemson). | |
Welcome to the Rev. Dr. Michael York, who has been called as the Pastor at Central (Anderson). | |
Congratulations to the Rev. Noelle Read, who will be Installed as the Associate Pastor at Central (Anderson). | |
Congratulations to John Daniel DeBevoise, who has been called as Associate Pastor at First, Spartanburg. | |
Candidate Ashley Brown,
Westminster (Greenville)
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Candidate Will Delaney,
Second (Spartanburg)
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Welcome to the Rev. Dr. Lynn Miller, who has been called as the Pastor for Limestone (Gaffney). | |
Welcome back the Rev. Dr. Buz Wilcoxon, who has been called as the E.G. Lassiter Chaplain & Dean of Spiritual Life at P.C. | |
Welcome to the Rev. David Torrey, member of Trinity Presbytery, who is serving as the Transitional Pastor (Interim) at Pickens Church. | |
The Foothills Presbytery
Worship Committee
Has created a virtual worship service that may be
December 25 or January 1.
Through scripture, music, and prayer, the service will tell the story of the birth of Jesus, including the visit from the three magi at Epiphany. The prayers come from the children’s book, “The Twelve Prayers of Christmas.”
Service and resources will be available no later than December 12 and can be streamed through your own congregation's platform. (Resources include audio and visual links as well as the bulletin.)
We hope this service will be a gift to all congregations this Christmas season.
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This event will be hosted at Camp Fellowship on
Saturday, December 3, 2022.
Registration Fees:
$25 per person
Saturday Day of Training with lunch
$40 per person
Friday Overnight Stay with
breakfast and lunch on Saturday
Dutch Dinner Friday evening at Break on the Lake for anyone interested in gathering!
About the Training:
The event will focus on the four areas on which our Book of Order requires each
new officer to be examined
1) Personal Faith,
2) Reformed Doctrines and Beliefs,
3) Presbyterian Polity
4) Duties of the Office of Elder or Deacon
Having a copy of the PC(USA) Book of Order will be beneficial for attendees.
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We will be utilizing a new officer training manual that Tom Malone has prepared,
entitled Being the Best You Can Be: a Notebook for Preparing Church Officers for Service. Each attending person will receive a copy of this notebook which contains the material we will be using that Saturday but also other material which will help you do some additional personal preparation.
Officers who have already been ordained but who would like additional training are welcome and encouraged to attend.
For more information, please contact info@campfellowship.org
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Resources we have found challenging and inspirational:
If you missed the screening of
At the River: Struggle and Grace in the Segregated South
Fort Hill Presbyterian will host a screening on
Monday, February 6th, 2023 at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary.
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CRE Peer Group Gathering
November 15, 12:30 pm
Foothills Presbytery
Please bring your lunch. Dessert will be provided.
All current CREs and any Elders interested in the CRE program are invited. Questions? Please contact Jeff Motes or Elizabeth Jones.
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Youth Leaders Roundtable
Thursday, December 1
12 noon
at Fourth
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Christian Educators Gathering
No November meeting.
Next Gathering is
December 5, 12:00
at First Spartanburg
Bring your best Lent ideas to share!
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Music Ministry Leaders
No meeting in December.
Our next Zoom gathering will be Wednesday, January 11.
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God’s Holy Darkness, by Sharei Green and Beckah Selnick; illustrated by Nikki Faison. Beaming Books, 2022. (J_220.95 Green – Children’s Books)
In God's Holy Darkness, the authors deconstruct anti-Blackness in Christian theology by celebrating instances in the story of God's people when darkness, blackness, and night are beautiful, good, and holy. From the darkness at the beginning of creation to the blackness of the sky on the day when Christ's birth was announced to the shepherds, children learn that blackness is something to celebrate as an important element of the life of faith. Lush and vibrant illustrations underscore the mystery and beauty of these wondrous acts of God's holy darkness.
Perfect for reading and anti-racist reflection in worship, as an affirmation and celebration with children, and at home with caregivers, God's Holy Darkness is a book to cherish.
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APCE
2023 ANNUAL EVENT
January 25–28, 2023
Birmingham, AL
Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex
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THE PRESBYTERIAN PROMISE
AN $80,000 SCHOLARSHIP OVER 4 YEARS FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE PRESBYTERIAN.
The Presbyterian Promise Scholarship is a commitment by Presbyterian College (PC) to recognize students for their merit and affiliation with the Presbyterian Church. PC seeks to develop students academically and spiritually in this signature scholarship. Students who are of members of Presbyterian churches will receive a scholarship for a minimum of $20,000 per year for up to four years—that’s an $80,000 commitment to you.
For more information and to apply visit our site: www.presby.edu/presbyterian-promise
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About the New Initiative…
Fellowship Camp and Conference Center is expanding its impact to more people in our community. We are proud to announce the formation of the Lake Campus program through a new strategic program initiative beginning in partnership with Presbyterian College (Clinton, SC). This strategic partnership between Fellowship and Presbyterian College will open avenues for interaction and bring new program opportunities that increase Fellowship’s reach and impact with new activity, programs, and resources at the Camp Fellowship location on Lake Greenwood. READ MORE
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Landrum Church is looking for 20-25 Hymnals.
If any church has Hymnals available to donate, please contact Beth Hoskins, revbhoskins@gmail.com.
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Calling all College-Aged Young Adults!
We want you to join us for the 2023 College Conference @ Montreat! Whether you have attended a conference before, or you are new to Montreat altogether, College Conference offers a place for everyone to experience the overwhelming love of God in new and exciting ways. Learn more HERE.
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Want the J&P calendar for the entire year?
Click here to download the PDF or visit the Justice and Peace webpage at presbyterianwomen.org/justice, where you can also find additional bits of help.
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The Manna Retreat
A weekend for young adults
January 27–29, 2023
Hosted by Montreat Conference Center
According to The Defining Decade by psychologist Meg Jay, “eighty percent of life’s most defining moments take place by age thirty-five.” Translation: being a young adult is hard. In an effort to support both young adults navigating the messiness of this time in their lives, as well as to support young adult ministries at the local church, we have created The Manna Retreat. The Manna Retreat is three days, 100 young adults, one old hotel, and ten small groups dedicated to creating deeper faith and deeper relationships. If your faith could use a spark plug, if your spirit could use a deep laugh, if your heart could use some new friendships, or if your body could use a place to belong, then this is for you.
Click here for more information.
Registration Opening November 1st
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Considering a call to seminary?
Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA (next-door to Atlanta) is a PC(USA) seminary with a diverse and inclusive community that offers a robust education and full scholarship programs for all masters-level degree students. A seminary education can lead to careers to congregational ministry, chaplaincy, non-profit leadership, education, and so much more. All of our students share one essential characteristic: God has called each one to faithful discipleship and leadership in Christ’s Church.
If you’re interested in more information or a discernment conversation, please contact Sarah Kate Bumgarner at BumgarnerS@ctsnet.edu.
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The Friends of the Greenville County Library is looking for space to rent for housing/sorting donated books and holding public booksales to support the Library. Optimally seeking around 4,000+ square feet, ideally climate-controlled. For more information, please contact Lee Turza, 864-270-8636; lturzasc@yahoo.com.
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Click here to see additional
Available Jobs
postings on our
website.
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Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming Events |
2022
November
11-13 FP PYC Middle School Retreat
15 FP Staff meeting & CRE Cohort
17 Examinations Commission & Committee on Preparation for Ministry meeting
28 Stewardship Task Force meeting & Antiracism Team meeting
Foothills Presbytery Calendar
2022 Foothills Presbytery Stated Meetings
February 21, 2023
10:00 am - 2:30 pm Foothills Presbytery Stated Meeting #122
Presbyterian Communities, Easley
May 20, 2023
10:00 am - 2:30 pm Foothills Presbytery Stated Meeting # 123
Location TBD
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