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Oct 9, 2008 #106 |
New Format! New News in the top 2 pages! Re-run material below that!
Top Stories
Mission Info
News Issues
Christian Formation Info
Positions Available
Upcoming meetings!
One Good Idea |
Growing Faith Growing Churches |
Our next scheduled presbytery meeting is Nov 18th at 3pm at New London Presbyterian Church on Saginaw Road
Poster Sessions:
Equipping saints for ministry, Youth Ministry ideas, Rescuing girls in Thailand, and TBD
Presbytery meetings:
Do you need a baby sitter for presbytery meetings? Call the church directly and they will arrange for it!
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Personnel Resource Database! |
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As of 10/3/08 there were 141 skilled people in this database. What skills do you need? Please Register your expertise today! |
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CONTACT |
Presbytery of Donegal
P.O. Box 10054
1861 Charter Lane ste 125
Lancaster, PA 17605-0054
717.392.4035 (phone)
717.392.8922 (fax)
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Important Note: If you want to have a confidential conversation regarding a possible sexual misconduct incident, call our Stated Clerk, Rev. Dr. William Netting, 717.548.3719, as indicated in our Presbytery Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Go see what's new at our constantly changing webpage!
http://www.presbyteryofdonegal.org |
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NEW NEWS FOR YOU - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR GROWING FAITH - GROWING CHURCHES |
Donegal in Transition - next steps: The Council will be bringing names to the November Presbytery meeting for the Executive Search Committee and also the Implementation Team. We are on the move!
Bethany Presbyterian Church, USA, a small church with evangelical tradition, seeks part time stated supply minister (25 hours/week). Our priority is Worship, church redevelopment and growth in a geographic area of great potential in southeastern Pennsylvania. Please respond to Clerk of Session, Diana Keller, dkeller@ucfsd.org, 610-388-6122, 21 E. Pennsbury Way East, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 or Church Phone:610-388-6164, Church Address:316 Kennett Pike (Route 52), P.O. Box 17, Mendenhall, PA 19357. Please reply by October 20, 2008
Concert at Kennett Square Presbyterian Church. On Tuesday 21st October Bill Mallonee will be performing in concert at Kennett Square Presbyterian Church. Bill is from Athens, GA, was previously in the band Vigilantes of Love, and recently was voted by Paste Magazine to be one of the top 100 living singing/songwriters. You're invited to come and hear why! You can find out more information about Bill at www.billmallonee.net; there is also an excellent article on him in this month's Christianity Today magazine. The concert starts at 7.30 p.m. and tickets are $10. For more information, please call Andrew Smith at: 484-885-3629.
Bell a deux will be performing at Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Ann Ash has tickets, and they are $7 each. A dessert reception will follow the performance. Simply e-mail Ann Ash at stitcherama@yahoo.com if you would like tickets. Bell a deux is a professional handbell duo from Lancaster County, PA. Bobbi Schmid and Ron Bellamy combine over 45 years of ringing experience into this unique and highly energized partnership. They ring over 85 handbells and handchimes to perform a varied repertoire which includes classical, sacred, jazz, rag, and "just-plain-fun" pieces.
For the 2009 Presbytery Budget – click here: http://www.donegalpby.com/2009_Budget.pdf It shows the $26.51 per capita and the $271,315 ($100,000 reduction in mission budget) for 2009
Recommended salary increases of 3.5% and the 2009 Minimum Pastoral Call plus recommended pulpit supply rates of $105 for one service or $140 for two services plus the IRS rate mileage of 58.5 cents/mile. http://www.donegalpby.com/pres%20downloads%20september/02-C_Committee_on_Ministry_Report.pdf
Lancaster Theological Seminary will sponsor a book signing and lecture Tuesday, October 14, at 4:00 p.m. in the Dietz Refectory, featuring Dr. Bruce Epperly’s Holy Adventure: Forty One Days of Audacious Living (Upper Room). Described as “downright soul-inspiring” by Brian McLaren, Epperly provides a mainstream Christian alternative to Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life.
Upcoming Events at Camp Donegal 303 E. Telegraph Rd., Airville Blessing of the Animals--Harvest Happening--Camper Reunion Retreats--Fall Wood Cutting Day.
Blessing of the Animals, Service of Worship, led by Rev. Tom McKinnon, Pastor at Donegal Presbyterian Church on Saturday, October 11th, 3pm, Chapel at Camp Donegal. All pets must be restrained from wandering about. Please dress casually!
Harvest Happening, Tuesday, October 28, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Cost: $15 per person. Enjoy a day of fellowship, Bible Study, worship, great food, beautiful surroundings, fun and innovative crafts! Our theme for the day is Transformation. Please pre-register. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
Camper Reunion Retreats, Relive the summer fun…Create new and lasting memories: Grades 3-4 October 24-26, Grades 5-6 December 5-7, Grades 7-12 January 23-25
Campfire Reunion, Saturday, November 15th, 2-4pm. Come and join the Camp Donegal Family for an afternoon of singing, skits and s’mores. Hang out with your favorite counselors. See your camp friends. Share in the wonder of God’s Creation.
Fall Wood Cutting Day, Saturday, November 8, 2008, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This Presbytery-wide work day is an opportunity to clean up any downed trees at camp as well as to stock the woodpiles for the next year. Come as a youth group, a Church School class, a family, or an individual. All hands needed and welcomed! Cutting, splitting, chipping, raking, hauling and stacking jobs available. If you’ve got a desire to help, we’ve got a job for you! Lunch will be served. No advanced registration required. Many tools provided, more always needed. Please bring work gloves.
For more information on these and all Camp Donegal events, please contact us at (717)862-3722 or www.campdonegal.org
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Kudos and Congratulations to the Rev Jim and Lois Caldwell for their outstanding leadership in putting together the 2008 Year of World Mission! We all reaped huge benefits from this comprehensive year and we know that some were urged into the mission field through this inspiration! Praise God! |
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Common Ground Workshop – an Interfaith Dialog Event for Christians and Muslims Saturday, October 11, 2008, First Presbyterian Church of West Chester.
9 a.m-1 p.m. FREE. On October 13, 2007, Muslim scholars issued a letter entitled A Common Word (www.acommonword.com), in which they invited Christians worldwide to recognize our common heritage in our commandments to love God and neighbor, and called for increased dialog between Christians and Muslims. Click here to register: www.firstpreswc.com/register. For questions or additional information, contact interfaith@firstpreswc.com In June 2008, Clifton Kirkpatrick, the retiring Stated Clerk of our denomination, issued the following as part of a statement responding to A Common Word. “I urge Presbyterians to read this letter from the Muslim community, to continue to build honest, searching, and respectful relations with Muslims in our local communities and in our nation, and to seek opportunities for common action where compatible means and ends exist.” The General Assembly endorsed this recommendation at its June 2008 meeting. Recognizing that education is a key step toward understanding, First Presbyterian Church of West Chester is responding by hosting a free workshop Saturday, October 11, 2008, called Common Ground. The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a light luncheon being served at the conclusion. Our program includes two keynote speakers, one from the Muslim community and one from the Christian community. They will speak to the topic “Common Ground.” These addresses will be followed by discussion groups where we will learn more about Islam from Muslims in our community. We are working with representatives of the Council on American-Islamic Relations – PA chapter to present this workshop. There is no cost to participate, or for the luncheon, but pre-registration is essential. There are a limited number of spaces available, so early registration is recommended.
Come on Sunday, Oct 12th at 6pm at First Pres West Chester! Dr. Shehadeh Shehadeh (so outstanding that they had to name him twice!), Assistant to the Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, is retired from 39 years in the active pastorate, most recently in Galilee. He received his Bachelor of Divinity degree in India, a Masters of Divinity in England, and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Presbyterian McCormick Seminary in Chicago. His current assignment is to organize a new Department of Reconciliation and Peace (RAP) for the Diocese. He will be available to speak to any group of any age in our churches, on the subject of the Christian call to Peace and Reconciliation in the Middle East: Becky Stalnaker and David Pickett have him scheduled for their evening worship on Oct. 12 at First West Chester – 6pm – 7pm.
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!
PAOLI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SERVE DAY 2008 - October 18, 2008 ONE DAY - FOUR HOURS - WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Ever wish you could do something to change the world but you get discouraged because there's only one of you and you don't know where to begin? Well, chances are you can't change the world all by yourself, at least not all at once. But you can change it, one act of kindness at a time. To join in this service oriented event, call Lori Monday, Outreach Committee Member at Paoli Presbyterian Church, (610) 304-6463 Cell or LCMONDAY@msn.com
CHRISTIAN FORMATION INFORMATION |
Fall 2008 Community Lecture Series entitled “Speaking to: Mind, Body, Spirit” will be on six Monday evenings beginning September 22 through October 27 at Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Hwy East, Paradise, PA. The Fall 2008 Community Lecture Series is open to all. These evenings are intended to enrich our minds, relax our bodies and fill our spirits. There is no registration, No Cost for the evenings; attend any or all.
October 13: Dr. Joseph B. Hirt “He is a Holocaust survivor, having escaped from Auschwitz. Knowing Joseph personally, I believe his story is one every American should hear. Such a loving, gentle man he is for having suffered and survived the atrocities of that horrible era.”
Escaping for Life
October 20: Dr. Beth Mull
Anxiety
October 27: Dr. Lee Barrett
Rendering Unto God and Rendering Unto Caesar
6:30 p.m.: Fellowship Hall (downstairs): gather for light Fellowship and light refreshment. 7:00—8:00 p.m.: Presentation by guest lecturer. For information: 717-687-6619 http://www.leacockpres.org
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
Director of Children’s Ministry (DCM) opening at Unionville Presbyterian Church, Unionville, PA. 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
Unionville Presbyterian Church in Unionville, PA is seeking a Director of Youth Ministry (DYM). The DYM responsibilities include; lead planning and implementation of youth ministries for middle school, high school, and college-aged youth, serving as lead resource and support for Confirmation Class, and supervision of youth programs including Sunday school, Sunday night youth group and other projects, trips, etc. 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).
Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown, PA is seeking a Director of Children’s Education (full-time, 40 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. Candidates must have a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a great love for children and a strong desire to nature them in their Christian journey. In addition, proven organization skills, attention to details, and written and oral communications skills are needed. Qualifications are a degree in education and/or 2 years proven experience. Mail resumes to: Director of Children’s Education Search Committee, 100 Uwchlan Ave. Downingtown, PA 19335 or fax to 610-269-9842.
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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CALENDAR OF COMING MEETINGS! |
Use the webpage calendar at: http://www.donegalpby.com/cgi-bin/calendar.pl or:
Thursday, Oct 9 - Nominations Committee meets at 9:30am at Bellevue Gap
Saturday, Oct 11 - Blessing of the Animals - 3pm at Camp Donegal Chapel
Sunday, Oct. 12 – Donna Ryan’s ordination at First Church in York at 3pm; Installation of the Rev. Andrew James Macleod Smith as Pastor at Kennett Square Church at 3pm
Monday, Oct 13 - SPIRE at 11:45am at Manor Cafe in Lititz - discussing ecumenical overtures
Thursday, Oct 16 - Interim Pastors gathering 1:30 - 3pm at First Strasburg
Saturday, Oct 18 - Camp Donegal Committee meets 9:30am TBD
Tuesday, Oct 21 - Advent Preaching Workshop - 9 - noon at Bellevue Gap Dr. Donna Allen - Preaching Professor at Lancaster Seminary presiding.
Wednesday, Oct 22 - Immigrant Task Force meets at 7pm at the presbytery office
Thursday, Oct 23 - Finance Division meets at 9am at the presbytery office
Friday, Oct 24 - Grades 3 and 4 Camper Reunion Retreat at Camp Donegal
Tuesday, Oct 28 - Harvest Happening on Transformation 9:30am to 4pm at Camp Donegal - registration required.
Thursday, Oct 30 - Pastors Gathering from 1 - 3:30pm at Bellevue Gap. Discussion and discernment around General Assembly proposals. |
ONE GOOD IDEA |
One Great Idea - As Charlie is recovering from pneumonia, he is on a planned vacation from Oct 5 - 17th. Looking forward to being restored to 150% on his return. See you when the leaves are changing!
Extravagant Blessings! Charlie
If you have a good idea, I'd love to share it in this eNews letter. Send it to me via: cwgross@gmail.com Thank-You Very Much |
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