Connecting & Informing the Presbytery of Arkansas
October 21, 2021
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Two Presbytery Advent Online Opportunities:
Program & Worship Ideas
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Advent Round Table:
Program Ideas
Join Resource Team members Kristi Button, Jeannie Ford, Jocelyn Wildhack, and Julie Price on Thursday, October 28 at 10:00am around the virtual table to discuss programming ideas for Advent. Click here to register.
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Advent Round Table:
Worship Ideas
Join Ministers Carol Clark, Marie Mainard O'Connell, and Jeff Price on Wednesday, November 3 at 10:00am around the virtual table to discuss worship ideas for Advent. Click here to register.
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Pastor/Church Professional Retreat
Spaces still available!
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We have a few places left at the upcoming November 14-16 retreat for pastors and church professionals at Ferncliff. Rev. Rebecca Spooner will be leading the small group in "Discovering God's Abundance Through Experiencing Peace and Grounding in The New Normal".
Click here for details and registration. The deadline to sign up is Monday, November 8.
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Highlights of The 148th Meeting of
The Presbytery of Arkansas
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The 148th (October 2021) meeting of the Presbytery of Arkansas met on October 8,9 by Zoom technology. Click here to read the Highlights.
Click on the graphic to the left to access a recording of Deborah Wright's talk and download her slides.
Click here to complete an Evaluation/Survey for The 148th Meeting of the Presbytery of Arkansas.
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Alternative Gift Giving at Ferncliff |
We’re your one stop shop for all the hard-to-shop-for people on your list!
Need a gift for a giver - that loved one who doesn’t need physical presents but loves to make a difference? Give an Alternative Gift!
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Welcome Rev. Judi McMillan! |
Judi is loving the Ozarks and hills! She is returning to the Presbytery of her ordination after serving many years in Michigan churches. Some were called positions, but many were interims where she helped congregations vision and dream. Judi is interested in spiritual practices like making art, contemplative listening, and being attentive to God's nudgings. She has a love for the outdoors, hiking and cycling. One fun fact, she is also a Knight of Sufferlandria! You may know Judi's mom, Linda McMillan, who is now retired but loved serving at the Presbytery office as well as in Hot Springs. Her parents and grandmother live in Bryant, and her children, McKayla and Caleb live in Michigan. McKayla is a senior at Western and Caleb is working. Both love to travel and she hopes to show them this northern part of Arkansas soon. Judi looks forward to getting to know you in person.
Judi will be installed as Bella Vista's called pastor on October 31 at 3:00pm.
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Welcome Back Pastor Jai Kwak! |
People at Central Presbyterian Church in Pine Bluff and in our Presbytery have much to celebrate as we welcome Rev. Jai Kwak, as their pastor/head of staff. Jai and his wife Young Ju Oh were at Central in 2015 then moved to San Francisco where Jai served as solo pastor of a Korean congregation. Happily they have made their way back to Arkansas to resume ministry with Central Presbyterian Church.
Jai has also served as a trauma and oncology chaplain, a staff chaplain at a long-term care facility, and an associate pastor at an immigrant church. Jai and Young have two children, both of whom are working in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to being a fine pastor, Jai knows a lot about raising and nurturing growing things as well as building and carpentry.
If you haven't met Jai yet, you'll want to. Please offer both Jai and Young a hearty "welcome home!"
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Bentonville Claubaugh Lectures Online |
The Rev. Dr. Tom G. Long will be the speaker for Bentonville's annual Claubaugh Lecture series on October 24 - 25. The series, entitled Parables of Jesus, will begin in the Sunday worship service followed by three more lectures. Click here to read more.
You are invited to attend in person at FPC Bentonville, or to be with us virtually. To join the Sunday morning worship service, 10/24 at 10:15am, and the Public Talks on 10/24 at 6:30pm and 10/25 at 7:00pm, virtually, tune in to the livestream found here or watch here on Facebook. The Monday lunch will not be livestreamed and is by reservation only by contacting the church office at (479) 273-5450.
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Rev. Jocelyn Wildhack Installation |
On Sunday August 22, 2021, Jocelyn Wildhack was ordained and installed on the grounds of Ferncliff as their Chaplain and Camp Director. Her Administrative Commission was made up of (L to R): MWS Claudia Aguilar-Rubalcava - First Mennonite, Denver CO; RE Katie Kasten - Trinity Pres LR; MWS Becky Purcell - Mt. Comfort; MWS Jen Evans - Second Pres LR; MWS Jocelyn Wildhack, Ferncliff; MWS Stewart Smith - Presbytery of AR; RE Julie Gillaspy - First Conway, Moderator of Presbytery; MWS David Gill - Ferncliff; RE Joel Gill - Ferncliff.
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Rev. LaWanda Harris Installation |
Pulaski Heights, Little Rock, recently ordained and installed their new Co-Pastor, Rev. LaWanda Harris. Her Administrative Commission consisted of (L to R): RE Julie Agee Gillaspy - First Conway, Moderator of Presbytery; MWS Krista Denne' - 1st Clarksville; RE Stephen Moody - 1st Little Rock; MWS LaWanda Harris - Co-Pastor, Pulaski Heights Little Rock; RE Charles Gray - Pulaski Heights Little Rock; MWS Marion Humphrey - Allison Memorial Little Rock; MWS Alisa Secrest - 2nd Little Rock; MWS Stacy Hammons - Chaplain, Presbyterian Village Little Rock.
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As we begin looking forward to moving out of the COVID era, it's time again to visit the wealth of information that is available to churches through MissionInsite. This demographic tool is not only about population but also about religious preferences and ministry opportunities. This material is available free through the Presbytery. Each church is welcome to get registered. For help in getting registered or for more information, please call or email, Presbytery Builder Carol Clark at 501-563-6279 or cbclark05@aol.com
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Coming Soon: 2022 Youth Trips! |
Information and sign-up forms for all trips will be posted Here soon.
junior high jubliee - july 2-7, 2022
youth conference at mo ranch camp in southern texas
estimated cost: $800
all students currently in 6th-8th grade are invited
we also need chaperones (one adult for every 5 students)
montreat youth conference - july 16-17, 2022
youth conference at montreat in north carolina
estimated cost: $1,200
all students currently in 9th-12th grade are invited
we have spots for 8 students and 2 chaperones
triennium youth conference - july 24-28, 2022
pc(usa) national youth conference, happens every three years in indianapolis, in
estimated cost: $1,000
all students currently in 8th-12th grade are invited
we also need chaperones (one adult for every 10 students)
registration and a $100 deposit is due for all trips on january 15, 2022. if you register and submit deposits by december 15, you will receive $50 off your trip.
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Ministry Resources: Advent |
Have you looked at the Ministry Resource page lately at Presbyark.org and have you clicked on the Advent page? It has help for worship and programming through articles and webinars. It has resources for alternative ways to celebrate, worship, and give. It has suggested studies and more. So make your life easier. Take a moment and click here to check it out the Advent page and more.
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As we approach the new year, many Christians will make a similar resolution – they want to read the Bible more. And every year, people struggle with keeping that resolution.
If you have a small group or your church’s goal is to read the whole Bible in a year, you might want to look at this curriculum from Abingdon Press that has divided the Scripture into 365 smaller, daily goals. It also includes a concise devotional every day. Multiple resources have been created specifically for small group and church leaders to help them integrate the daily Bible goals into the life of the church. Click here to learn more.
Additionally, Amplify Media is sponsoring a free webinar on Tuesday, October 26 at 1:00pm to meet some of the contributors behind this special project – including creator, Rev. Magrey deVega – as well as people who have already used it. Click here to register.
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Presbytery of Arkansas
9221 N. Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, AR 72227
501-663-2424
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