Foothills Presbytery News

January 9, 2025

# 128 Foothills Presbytery Stated Meeting

is Tuesday, February 18

10:00 am

at Eleos Ministry

110 S Pleasantburg Drive Greenville

More Details & Registration coming next week.

As of December 31, 2024, Foothills Presbytery has received

62% of our budgeted benevolences.

Please check your church records to see where you stand with your 2024 Annual Commitment to Presbytery.

The deadline for us to accept contributions for the 2024 budget is Tuesday, January 21st.

We appreciate your generosity!

Urgent Need in Western North Carolina

There is an urgent need for 1 lb. propane fuel bottles (green "Coleman" bottles for camp stoves, lanterns, heaters) for individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western NC. Propane fueled space heaters are a primary means of minimal heat for many people. ONE 1 lb. propane bottle fuels a room size space heater FOR ONLY ONE NIGHT.

Use this link to an AMAZON order account

which lists immediate needs.

Items may be sent directly to Black Mtn Presbyterian Church.

Statistical Reporting

This is a gentle reminder that it is now time to complete your 2024 Statistical Report. The Statistical Report for your church may be entered HERE .

THE ABSOLUTE DEADLINE FOR ENTERING STATISTICS IS FEBRUARY 13, 2025. You may email LeAnne White with any questions or for your User ID & password.

CSM Mission & Outreach News

During 2025, the Mission and Outreach team of the Foothills Presbytery Committee on Shared Ministry will highlight partner ministries and mission opportunities every month. Each month's newsletter will include ways to engage in the featured ministry on the calendar to the left.

January Mission Newsletter

Foothills Presbytery Pastoral Support & Peer Ministry:

Christian Educators Gathering

Our next gathering is Monday, Jan 13

at 12 at the presbytery office.

Validated Ministers Luncheon

The next gathering will be

Thursday, January 16,

11:30 am at the Foothills Retirement Community, Easley. (If you haven't already, please let LeAnne White know if you plan to attend.)

Youth Leaders Roundtable

The next gathering will be Thursday,

February 6 at 10:00 am. Location TBD.

(No meeting in January.)

Music Ministry Leaders

Our next gathering is Wednesday, February 12 at 9:00 am

by Zoom.

CRE Cohort

The next gathering will be Wednesday,

March 12, 12:00 pm

at the Foothills Presbytery office.

Officer Training Workshop

Sat, Jan 18, 10 - 3 pm

at Fountain Inn Church

Led by the Rev. Tom Malone, $10 each

For newly ordained Elders and those who have previously served.

The focus will be 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

Sermon in my Pocket

February 1, 2025

at the Foothills Presbytery office

This workshop is designed to equip you for writing and preparing to preach or teach a sermon in six manageable steps. As Ruling Elders, we have the responsibility (and privilege) to “provide for the church’s worship and encourage the people’s participation.”

Registration HERE before January 23.

SC5 School of Theology

2025 Spring Semester

Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29

Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC

Click HERE for the SC5 School of Theology

2025 Spring Semester Flyer

We look forward to welcoming you to Camp Fellowship for new and continuing programs and opportunities designed for all ages and interests.

Learn more about:

Community Lunch (1st Tuesdays of Month - January 7, 2025)
Work Days (next scheduled day is January 20, 2025 - see below)
Summer Camp Programs
Summer Jobs for College Students
Knitting Retreat
Angel Tree CampFire Party (February 8, 2025)

January 20, 2025

Camp Fellowship

Volunteer Work Day

Join us for a work day as we continue to clean up from Hurricane Helene AND ready the camp for our Winter/Spring and Summer 2025 Season!

Outside work: Trees (of course) & General Landscaping! If you have equipment you think would be helpful for this effort, please contact the camp (864-998-3400) to coordinate!

Inside work: We hope to tackle some cleaning, organizing, repair, painting, and other projects!

There’s something for Everyone! RSVP BY EMAIL Here

Side by Side, Respite Ministry at John Knox

is growing and we need more volunteers.

Come join us on Tuesday, January 28,

from 9-12 for volunteer training

at John Knox for our Side by Side

Respite ministry for individuals living with memory

loss and their caregivers!

Please let Laura know if you plan to attend!

(lreichen@johnknoxpres.org or 244-0453)

Westminster Greenville

is pleased to host

David LaMotte

in concert on Friday, 2/14

at 7p in our Fellowship Hall.

The concert is open to friends in the community and especially Foothills Presbytery. While there is no cost for attending, donations will be accepted.

"The Art of Healing"

Friday, February 14, 2025

12pm Greenville Convention Center

Featuring Chanel Miller - Writer, Artist, and New York Times Best-Selling Author

REGISTRATION

Regarding Ruling Elders: A Monthly Series for Serving Faithfully

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is known as a connectional church. In the PC(USA), being connectional reflects a distinctive feature of our governance and ecclesial identity. This concept is rooted in the shared life and mutual accountability across the various councils of the church — sessions, presbyteries, synods, and the General Assembly.

Montreat Status Update

12/13/2024

Exciting Progress on the Renovation of

Lake Susan in Montreat.

The renovation of Lake Susan is nearing a major milestone: the refilling of the lake, which should begin by the end of the calendar year. Over the past several weeks, some 22,000 cubic yards of sediment have been removed, more than three times the pre-hurricane estimate. Carried downstream by Flat Creek over twenty years (or, during the hurricane, over a few hours), the sediment had reduced the lake’s depth and compromised its beauty and functionality.

Let Justice Roll Down: God’s Call to Care for Neighbors and All Creation

Please join Presbyterians for Earth Care (PEC) for this unique monthly opportunity for community and meaningful study!

Fourth Sundays: Jan. 26th, Feb. 23rd, Mar. 23rd, Apr. 28th, May 26th

7:00 pm Eastern- The study will run for 75 minutes each session. Click HERE for information & Zoom

The Manna Retreat

A weekend for young adults

January 24–26, 2025

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.

Women of the Church Day

at the Lake!

Saturday, February 22, 2025

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cost is $10 to offset the cost of lunch

Clemson Outdoor Lab & Retreat Center

415 Charlie White Trail

Pendleton, SC 29670

60th Celebration Event for Bethelwoods Camp & Conference Center

In honor of our 60th birthday, we are excited to announce our newest fundraising event, Bourbon and Bowties, and we would love for you to consider becoming a sponsor. This special evening promises to be a fun and

unique opportunity to support Bethelwoods’ mission.

April 26, 2025

Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center Horton Lodge

See FULL Flyer & Information Here

Summer Staff Applications Open for Montreat

Each summer, Montreat Conference

Center employs over 100 Summer

Staff to help keep things running

smoothly during our busiest season.

These young people gain practical

work experience and form a

close-knit community among their

peers as they live, work, and play in

our small valley town.

Visit montreat.org/summer-staff for more info

2025 Presbyterian Youth Triennium

The 2025 Presbyterian Youth Trienniumwill take place on July 28-31, 2025 in Louisville, KY, at the Kentucky International Convention Center and surrounding hotels – all located very close to the Presbyterian Center in downtown Louisville.

* Stephen Price from Central is serving as the Presbytery registrar. If your church is interested in participating, please contact Stephen.