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The budget that the Finance Division will propose to the Administration Dept (and then to Council) will be: Mission Budget - $270,315 (this comes from the mission support commitment pledges received for this year) and Per Capita - $384,660 which translates to a total per capita of $26.51. This comes from a .66 cent raise of the presbytery’s per capita – (totally attributable to the membership loss of last year), .10 Synod raise, and a .36 GA raise of per capita.
Our process was the best ever! The Council wrestled for 6 months with mission priority discernment. Then all Departments and Divisions had input to the budget. Finally, we met on 7/29 at the presbytery office to fine tune the budget. This meeting had great participation. The preparation by Susan Harner, the Business Adminstrator, Allan Ziegler, our Treasurer, and Dory Speer, the Finance Division Chairperson made this meeting go very well.
The Rev. Daniel Moore shared a mission story on "Song Time USA" broadcasting headquarters. Listen to it at: http://www.donegalpby.com/podcasts/dmoore1.mp3
Join In on the Fun and Fellowship on Sept. 2nd All retired folks and those who’d just like a day out are invited to join Highland’s Seniors on a delightful day trip to Hershey, PA. You will board a full-sized air-conditioned comfort coach in the Highland Parking lot at 8:00a.m. and be treated to visits to the Antique Car Museum and/or Hershey Museum; a delicious lunch at the Five Star Hershey Hotel and a wonderful tour of Founders’ Hall at the Milton S. Hershey School, leaving Hershey at 3:00pm to return home in time for supper! The total trip price is $70.00 which includes the luncheon, admissions and bus costs. Seniors from Leacock Presbyterian Church will join us for fellowship and fun! To reserve your place, please contact Ginger Hahn at 394-4083 or Eleanor Sharp (in the church office at 569-2651), making your checks payable to Highland Presbyterian Church. Don’t delay…Join in the fun!
Subject: Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
As you look ahead and plan your calendar for the rest of 2008, please include this event. Since you are currently serving in a church in an installed position or as a Parish Associate, you are required to attend a session of the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training once every three years. There is an event planned for Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Bellevue Church from 9:30-12:30pm. Since lunch is included, we request that you preregister. Please let me know by return email or call 717-392-4035 to let me know if you will attend. A flyer is attached with more details. Thanks and enjoy what’s left of the summer. Kathy
The renovations at the First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville are just about complete. Part of the renovations included the removal of some of the pews from the sanctuary. We would like to offer these wooden pews with red seat cushions, to anyone who would like to have them. Basically, if you either come and pick them up or have them shipped, the church is only asking for a free will offering. We need to have the extra pews moved by September. Thanks, Sue Smith, 1st Pres Phoenixville, 610-933-8816 or secretaryfpc@comcast.net
S.P.I.R.E. MEETING (Spouses and Survivors are cordially invited)
Date: August 11, 2008, Place: “Barney’s” in Manheim Twp. Park, where we “picnicked” last year, Time: Noon, Program: There is no formal Program—this is after all a picnic! Just good fellowship. Bill Brown, Sec. IMPORTANT— Reservations are necessary. So please call WJB at 717-397-1253 or email me at wjb453@verizon.net. I MUST HAVE BY AUGUST 7th!!
The Synod Leadership Team cordially invites you to attend a Fall Synod Table Talk that will revolve around the topic of Higher Education (important or not important as a mission of the Synod) in the Synod of the Trinity. To reserve your “place at the table,” on Monday, Sept 15th from 6pm – 8pm in Mt Joy, let Catherine Gray at the Synod know via 800.242.0534 or cgray@syntrinity.org The exact place will be sent to us later.
Caregivers Workshop Offered Highland Presbyterian Church’s Stephen Ministry will offer a workshop for caregivers on Saturday, September 27, 2008, 9:00am to 3:15pm at the church. The program will focus on providing practical information and support to those who are caring for an ill or aging loved one. Topics covered include: Family Dynamics, Ethical and Legal Concerns, Community Resources, Spiritual Support, Long-Distance Issues and Taking Care of the Caregiver. Registration brochures are available at the Highland Presbyterian Church office. Deadline for registration and fee ($25) is September 8. For more information, contact Marilyn Ebel 393-7722, or Eleanor Sharp (Highland Presbyterian Church) 569-2651.
Registrations are now being accepted for: September 29 – October 2, Congregational Pastor Training September 29 – October 2 , Beginning New Churches: A Time for Discernment (for presbytery teams) November 17 – 19 Level II Coaching Skills Training for Presbytery Transformation Teams. Please visit http://www.presbygrow.net for details plus a link to online registration.
Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide. Visit www.deepandwide.net and www.presbygrow.net to find ideas for growing the church and contribute your own.
Support the work of mission around the world. There are countless opportunities for Presbyterians to invest in and pray for the good work the church is doing. http://www.pcusa.org/mission With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. And isn’t that Good News?
Experiencing Father's Embrace - A Shiloh Place Encounter with Jack Frost For the world to experience God’s transforming love through the hearts of Christian believers Get ready to experience a life-changing introduction to Father God's unconditional love. It's the kind of love that changes everything forever. Untie yourself from religious duty; learn how to be in God's plan and His presence! You will be motivated and challenged to pursue unconditional expressed love, and place it high above any other human emotion. This is your opportunity to ask Father God to heal past hurts and come face to face with the LOVE you've been searching for all of your life! *When: Every Monday evening at 6:30 (except labor Day) beginning August 4th for nine weeks. (It is strongly recommended that you attend all nine sessions.) *Where: Wayside Presbyterian Church located at 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville, PA 17538. *Childcare will be provided at no charge to participants *Questions: Contact Donna Brown at (717) 898-9441 or 682-7884
The presbytery office is anticipating using a new database that will allow us to handle more detailed information. This will help us with networking. For instance, if a choir director would like to contact other choir directors in the presbytery, we could provide that information. We are looking for a copy of the Annual Report from each church in order to input the kinds of groups you have. Please mail it to the Presbytery of Donegal, PO Box 10054, Lancaster, PA 17605-0054. Thanks!
Who else is blogging? The Rev. Laura Kelsey is asking about other bloggers! Check out Laura’s blog at: http://revlaurablog.blogspot.com [Also, our new Moderator, the Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow is an avid blogger – see http://www.mod.reyes-chow.com/ And, don’t forget that we have one at: http://donegalpresbytery.blogspot.com
Ms. Discernment Meets Mr. Roberts, October 17-18, 2008, 1pm to 1pm, Best Western Country Cupboard, Lewisburg, PA. Learn how to engage small to large groups in communal discernment. Discernment involves approaching a decision or seeking clarity for direction through a consensus-building process grounded in the spiritual practices of prayer, listening, surrender and reflection. It strengthens relationships and understanding while seeking guidance from God. Case studies of how Presbyterians have used a discernment process will be shared, as will a newly published booklet, Guidelines for Communal Discernment. Co-sponsored by the Synod of the Trinity, the Office of the General Assembly, and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Leaders: the Rev. Vicky Curtiss, Spiritual Director and Church Consultant; the Rev. Mark Koenig, Coordinator, Presbyterian Peacemaking Program. Registrations fee: $25.00. Please contact Catherine Gray at the Synod of the Trinity, cgray@syntrinity.org to register. Our desire is to have a great team from Donegal attend this event! It will help us follow Christ's leading into the future!
Have you seen the new web page for Church Growth? Go to http://www.presbygrow.net for the newest links, resources and upcoming events. Join the discussion groups for Congregational Transformation and NCD.
Wee Kirk 2008 Northeast - October 13 - 15 at Laurelville Mennonite Church Center in Mt. Pleasant, PA Clikc here for the brochure: http://www.pfrenew.org/images/pdfdownloads/NE(PA)WK%202008%20Broch.pdf
The 6th annual community hymn sing, "Singspiration", will be held at the Historic Old Leacock Presbyterian Church, Old Philadelphia Pike at Old Leacock Road, Intercourse, PA on the first Sunday of each month from May thru September. The dates are August 3 and September 7! The hymn sings will begin at 7 p.m.! John Koshuta and Tom Perella will lead the singing and the accompaniment will be by Dianne Yunninger and Joy Koshuta, who will play the church's 103 year-old Estes pump organ. Lemonade will be served in the church courtyard each evening. Everyone is welcome!"
“Marching In” November 12-15, 2008, National Presbyterian Youth Workers Association (PYWA)Gathering, New Orleans Double Tree Hotel. Day of Mission, work alongside other youth workers in mission. Come in November 11th and stay overnight in churches. The day of mission is November 12th from 9am to 4pm. Fee $20. $435 for PYWA members and $475 for non-members (Annual PYWA Membership is $50). Registration includes conference fee, hotel & four meals. To register or lean more go to www.pywa.org.
ANNUAL PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S RETREAT – AUGUST 6 AT LEACOCK PRESBYTERIAN Listening by Heart on a Quiet Summer’s Day, presented by Charlotte Weaver-Gelzer. What it is: A very brief retreat offering an experience of prayer as an act of listening to God in worship and silence. Our time will help us to hear from the heart, so we can better hear each other, hear ourselves, and hear God. This short retreat will be a mix of brief times of worship, short inspirational talks, and periods of silence. Some of our time will be spent on our own, out of doors, some of the time will be spent in silence together, and some in worship. Why you should want it: God wants conversation with us, but God speaks mostly in our silence. Even before the end of the first chapter of Genesis, conversation with God starts. We will ask God the question, Who is Christ for us today? We will listen for answers in the Gospel of John, and even in our short time together, we will practice listening to God, to each other and to the world around us in ways that can become a familiar pattern in our ordinary lives. Where: Leacock Presbyterian Church When: Wednesday, August 6, 9:00am to 12:00noon, with lunch What you should bring: Shoes for walking on grass, a hat perhaps if you avoid the sun, a prayer journal if you keep one, and enough for a free will offering. For Reservations: Please call Arlene Brackbill (717.394.9996) by July 27.
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The Presbytery office has a 30X30’labyrinth available. To borrow it, call Kathy (717.392.4035). It is a great resource for your retreats or prayer time.
Continuing Education for Commissioned Lay Pastors and Lay Preachers - Oct 22 - 24, 2008 at Montreat. go to http://www.montreat.org for online registration. To answer questions - merrib@montreat.org or 828.669.2911 x 329 (Merri Bass)
Need a lift for sagging congregations? Try a shot of Spiritual Botox! Come to the Sunday, Sept 21st Christian Formation event at First Presbyterian Lancaster! Workshops on Inspiring worship, new church development, ministry of hospitality, membership and intergenerational issues! PLUS, the keynoter is the Rev Brian Clark - General Assembly Council field staff for New Church Development! 2pm - 5:30pm Click here for more: http://www.donegalpby.com/podcasts/cfef.pdf
Faith in 3D:
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Job Opportunity: Transition/Interim Pastor, Paoli Presbyterian Church, Paoli, PA. Please contact D. Engers or send PIF to d12engers@verizon.net
Major Responsibilities: The Transition/Interim Pastor is expected to provide spiritual leadership to the congregation seeking to nurture a quality of life and relationship that commends the Gospel to all persons; studies, teaches and preaches the Word; leads the congregation in the celebration of the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper; offers pastoral care to members and guests, and prays for and with the congregation. The transition pastor encourages the congregation in both worship and service of God equipping them for mission and ministry within the church and in the world.
Characteristics and qualifications needed: The Transition Pastor, as head of staff will assume the primary leadership in the life of PPC, providing Christ-centered and Spirit-filled guidance for our worship services. The Transition Pastor is responsible for the content of our corporate worship services and is expected to stimulate the congregation through inspiring and challenging sermons that focus on Scripture and daily application in our lives. The Transition Pastor is a minister who is a non-anxious presence, invited to help our congregation work through the difficult transition from one pastor to another. The Transition Pastor will perform all the tasks of installed pastors, except that they specialize in helping the church with particular interim tasks.
You’ll walk on water. Our 1600-member congregation in beautiful suburban Lancaster, Pennsylvania is looking for a transformational leader who isn’t looking. You’ll be an inspiring preacher, empowering head of staff. You won’t lack challenges, opportunities, or love. We’ll believe you can walk on water. And here, you will. CIF #07491.AH0. Contact Josh Witmer, PNC Chair, Highland Presbyterian Church, JnMWit@aol.com.
Paoli Presbyterian Church seeks a Creative Arts Coordinator for Children and Youth. This coordinator is in charge of organizing, selecting repertoire, rehearsing the various children’s choirs. This position is also expected to create and organize a youth music ministry program, coordinating the annual Christmas Pageant, and producing and directing at least one dramatical presentation a year. This position reports to the Director of Music and will work cohesively with the Coordinator of Contemporary Music. This person should have a strong devotion to Christian music and have a background in working with children. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in music is required and strong piano/vocal skills are necessary. For more information please contact the church office at 610-644-8250 or email the Director of Music at jkkreamer@comcast.net
Paoli Presbyterian Church seeks Coordinator for Contemporary Music. This coordinator will be responsible for organizing, selecting repertoire, and rehearsing the praise and worship team for the Praise Service. He/she will report to the Director of Music and work cohesively with the Creative Arts Coordinator for Children and Youth. This person should have a strong devotion to Christian music and knowledge of contemporary Christian music is necessary. This person should have experience in praise music and piano/guitar/vocal skills are required. For more information please contact the church office at 610-644-8250 or email the Director of Music at jkkreamer@comcast.net
Westminster Presbyterian Church, a 2000+ member congregation, is seeking an office manager. The individual must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. A minimum of three years experience in office management is desired. Candidate must be proficient in desktop publishing, as well as Microsoft Office 2007 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher). Position manages a staff of three; experience in a church organization would be helpful. Resumes with salary requirements should be sent to Tom Snyder, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., West Chester, PA 19382. tsnyder@westminsterpc.org
Interim Choir Director Opportunity to direct an adult choir with a blended contemporary and traditional mix of Christian Music. We have an urgent need for an interim choir director to lead our church choir through the Christmas 2008 and Easter 2009 seasons. The position will open in September 2008 and will involve a mid-week choir rehearsal and one Sunday morning worship service per week. Requirements: formal music training, familiarity with traditional and contemporary Christian music, skills to engage and enable others and some orientation to children’s music programs. The position will be compensated based on experience and skills. Contact Wayside Presbyterian Church in Landisville at wayside@waysidepc.org or 717-285-2648.
Administrative Assistant needed for growing church. Applicant must be self-motivated, organized, computer literate and have a good sense of humor. Flexible hours. Part time. Please submit resume and references to greenstonepcoffice@nottinghampc.org care of the Search Committee by June 23rd.”
Director of Children’s Ministry (DCM)opening at Unionville Presbyterian Church, Unionville, PA, 15 hours/week. DCM job includes planning and implementation of children educational programs, infant through 5th grade, developing Christian-based curricula, coordination of Sunday school teachers, and family programs. Please direct all inquiries and submit resumes to UPC Office, attn: CE Ministry Team, 610-347-2327. Address: 815 Wollaston Rd, P.O. Box 447, Unionville PA, 19375, or via e-mail at: upcoffice@bee.net
Stewartstown Presbyterian Church announces an immediate opening for the position of Church Organist. Duties include playing for one service per week plus additional special services throughout the year. For full information regarding job description, terms, and salary, please contact our church office via phone (717-993-6278) or email (stpresby@verizon.net).
Employment Opportunity – Director of Children’s Education Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown, PA is seeking a Director of Children’s Education (part time, 26 – 28 hours per week.) The Director is responsible for the coordination and oversight of children’s education from birth through high school. Major duties include recruiting, equipping and training of teachers/assistants ministering Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings plus curriculum selection and evaluation. Minimum requirements are an Associates degree and/or a minimum of 2 years experience in a Children Ministries or Education position. Mail resumes to:
Director of Children’s Education Search Committee, Central Presbyterian Church
100 Uwchlan Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.
The First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville is seeking a Worship & Praise Team Leader to lead the music and direct our Praise Team during our contemporary Rise & Shine service. This is a salaried, part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week). This is your opportunity to contribute to a loving, growing and thriving church. Interested musicians should forward their resume to secretaryfpc@comcast.net or mail to: The First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville, 145 Main Street Phoenixville , PA 19460 RE: Praise Team Leader. |
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