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Jan 1, 2009 #112 |
New Format! New Year!
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 Jan 27th at 9:30am at Avondale Presbyterian Church
Department and Committee Chairs - send your docket requests to Netting@epix.net by Jan 8th!
Poster Sessions: None in January
Save the Dates:
Jan 25 - 2-5:30 Presby trg for Depts, Committee
Apr 25th next Sexual Misconduct Prevention trg, Stewardship, Risk Management
May 17 - 2 - 5 Multi Cultural Presby Prayer meeting
Jun 11-13 - 2nd Elders conf
Jul 11-15 PW Gathering
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! |
Need a contact in our presbytery with some special expertise? Go to our web site, www.donegalpby.com click on Resource Center and then Personnel and find some help! To add your own skills to the database, just use the password - dpres and you can add your own.
As of 1/1/09 there were 142 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 the Presbytery office (717.392.4035) for the name and phone number of the "Sexual Misconduct Team Coordinator" (this will be a member of the Committee on Ministry), 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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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR GROWING FAITH - GROWING CHURCHES |
Blessed Christmastide to you and yours from the Presbytery Staff!
Chart to help with your understanding of our polity around the Amendment 08-B http://www.donegalpby.com/SexualityOrdinationChart.pdf
Opening – the Presbytery of Donegal Virtual University! Check out the educational resources! And, send me your own links, blogs, videos, podcasts, to raise the bar of ministry! http://donegaluniversity.org
Visit the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding started by Walt Mueller - https://www.cpyu.org/Default.aspx Seeking to Understand Culture to Impact Culture! (According to the transition team report - this is an area for growth!)
Have you investigated the resources at: http://www.evangelismcoach.org ? Start a conversation about faith, life and culture.
Race Relations Sunday will be observed by PCUSA on January 18, the day before Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday. That Sunday begins the week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It is the hope of the Task Force on Immigrant Ministry that on that Sunday Donegal’s congregation’s will include prayer for Christian Unity among all peoples—ethnic groups, economic levels, immigrants, refugees, cultures. In God’s family there is no partiality. God’s challenge to Abraham and Sarah was to extend blessing to all nationalities. Here is the request. Have a member, perhaps a child or youth, read this prayer as part of the prayers of the people. Spend several moments in silence afterwards.
God who created all humans, we pray that walls between peoples will be broken down. Forgive us when we fear those people who are different from ourselves. Let us remember that we are all travelers in this world and that you desire harmony and love among all people. Show us the way to love people who speak different languages, wear different clothing, eat different foods and yet are your creation just as we are. In the name of Jesus who came that the whole world would be one. Amen.
Please call in to the presbytery office to let us know that the prayer will be included in your service.
Charlie’s 6 minute podcast on the power of conversation – from Margaret Wheatley’s book – Turning to One Another: simple conversations to restore hope to the future http://www.charliegross.com/charliecreativity30.mp3
Orientation Meeting, Sunday, January 25, 2009, 2-5:30pm at Bellevue Church for members of all departments and committees led by the Rev. Charles W. Gross, Jr., Acting Executive Presbyter. This training event will acquaint all members of departments and committees (especially new members) with presbytery work, our direction and theme for 2009, as discerned by the Council in their December retreat. Please register with the presbytery at kathy@donegalpby.com or by phone: 717.392.4035. If you have any suggestions on how we can best educate you for your task on this committee, please let us know by January 15th. (last line is new!)
This is the true story of a 5 year old Lititz girl, Hannah Garman, who was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme, a rare and incurable brain tumor. She has been given 12 weeks to live and is currently in her 7th week. She was going to be the flower girl at a wedding in May, but was diagnosed a week after we asked her to be the flower girl. This is especially sad because her mother died 2 years ago from breast cancer. Right now she has lost most of her motor skills. She is confined to bed and cannot really do anything or play with the gifts she is getting from people, but she LOVES getting cards. She has gotten so many from people she does not know and just loves to have grandma read about the people who send them and see their pictures and is so proud of all her cards. Her room is just filled with cards. When asked what she wants for Christmas she said she wants to see how many Christmas cards she can get. If you would like to help with her wish you can send her a card at: Hannah Garman, 704 Orchard Rd., Lititz, PA 17543. For the rest of her story and updates http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/hannahgarman
Looking for something fun and educational? Try the John C. Campbell Folk School - as recommended by the Rev. Dave McCabe from Phoenixville: http://www.folkschool.org/index.php
New superb location for the 3rd National Pastors’ Sabbath. It will take place at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa located in sunny and warm Ponte Vedra Beach near Jacksonville, Florida. Known as “the ultimate meeting retreat,” the resort offers a world-class spa, 99 holes of championship golf, sandy beaches, and 350 acres of lakes and ponds. The dates stay the same: April 17-20, 2009. Registration fees also stay the same, and our rate for lodging at the resort is only $119/night. Please read more at our Web site (www.pcusa.org/pastorsabbath). If you have any questions, please contact GA Meeting Service at (888)728-7228, ext. 2417 or at gameetingservice@pcusa.org.
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MISSION INFO |
The Perspectives on the World Christian Movement has helped give new direction to hundreds of thousands of people since its inception in 1973. Originally created for those seeking to be full-time missionaries, Perspectives has developed into a transforming experience that helps those who attend the 15-session course to discover the full purpose and plan God has for their lives. Now, this exciting class will be offered in East Earl, PA, at the Weaverland Mennonite Church (near Shady Maple) on Thursday evenings from Jan. 15 to May 7, 2009. Sample the first class free of charge. For more information visit www.perspectives.org and find the East Earl Class or contact Aden Stoltzfus at wilmaden@peoplepc.com or 610-942-9888.
GOOD DEAL! 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study are available at the presbytery office. Cost is $5.00. If you order them directly from PDA now, the cost will be $9.25 per copy for 1 to 9 copies, plus shipping; $8.00 per copy for 10 to 24 copies, plus shipping. If you didn’t get yours and you want some, please give us a call 717-392-4035 or email kathy@donegalpby.com.
(Re-Run) MISSION COMMITTEES! Help build the church at Samate - check out the website: http://www.donegalpby.com/churchbuilding.php
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PREVIOUSLY RUN NEWS FROM PRESBYTERY IN PAST ISSUES! |
Note! In an effort to conserve your time - these items (except the Calendar) were previously run, or unless they have a 1-1-09 date next to them.
The January Presbytery meeting will be held on Tuesday Jan 27th at 9:30am at Avondale Presbyterian Church. We will have a time of worship, communion, discernment and then later in the day, debate and vote on Amendment 08-B, followed by more prayer and worship.
2009 IRS mileage rates:
55 cents per mile for business miles driven
24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
You asked for it, you got it! A fillable form for the Communications Survey: http://www.donegalpby.com/csoct08v2.pdf Fill it out, save it and then email it to Charlie at: cwgross@gmail.com
Applications available from the 2009 Synod of the Trinity's Grants and Scholarship Committee: Undergraduate Educational Scholarship, Graduate Scholarship/Grant The information is available online at either of these web pages: http://www.syntrinity.org/Programs/ScholarshipsGrantsLoan.htm
http://www.syntrinity.org/home/news/2009-10_Scholarships_Available.htm or by calling the Synod Office. Please encourage all eligible students to apply. Deadline is April 30, 2009.
Honduras Mission Summer 2009 June 21-27, 2009, $1371 total, more info - contact: Steven C. Mentzer, Central American Relief Efforts, http://www.carelief.org or 717.203.4942 or ssmentzer@comcast.net
Registration for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Big Tent will open in January of 2009. But if you would like to use 2008 funds to pre-pay your registration fees, or fees of a group of attendees from your church or presbytery, you are now able to do so! http://www.pcusa.org/bigtent/
CHRISTIAN FORMATION INFORMATION |
Save the Date! Lenten Preaching Workshop! January 15th. Lenten Lectionary Texts for Lent.Our Lenten Preaching Seminar will be held at Bellevue on January 15 from 9am-12 noon. Again we are able to have Dr. Donna Allen from Lancaster Theological Seminary as the leader. We all were energized by her abbreviated presentation in October. Those who attend find the interaction with the leader and colleagues very helpful as we delve into the texts. Join us. Please call Kathy Bartels at 392-4035 or email to kathy@donegalpby.com to let us know you are coming.
Click here for the slides used by Bob Barcus in the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training http://www.donegalpby.com/barcusppt.pdf |
POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
New 12-18-08 Church Business Administrator (CBA) Part-Time for Paoli Presbyterian Church. We are looking for a part-time Church Business Administrator to join our leadership team at Paoli Presbyterian Church. The Church Business Administrator provides strategic leadership, oversight, and support in the areas of finance, facilities, and information technology. This position focuses on the management of processes, policies, and procedures needed in these main areas to support the church and its ministries. The Church Administrator will work under the supervision of the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff, participate regularly in staff meetings, and coordinate with other church programs and related staff. Educational Background required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration and/or finance. Preferred: advanced education and/or credentials in area of church or non-profit organization, with at least 5 years direct experience in similar positions. Salary competitive; 20-25 hours per week; Exempt - Vacation: refer to policy - 2 weeks. Contact Dr. Jack Felch, 610-644-8250, jack.felch@paolipres.org
NEW on 11-20-08 - First Presbyterian Church, Strasburg, seeks part-time Director of Christian Education for Children & Youth. For application packet, Call 717-687-6030 or straspres@straspres.org. |
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CALENDAR OF COMING MEETINGS! |
Use the webpage calendar at: http://www.donegalpby.com/cgi-bin/calendar.pl or:
Monday, Jan 5 - Committee on Preparation meets at 12:30pm - 4:30pm at Highland
Monday, Jan 5 - Women in Ministry meet at 1:30pm at Leacock
Monday, Jan 5 - Committee on Ministry meets at 7pm at Leacock Presbyterian
Tuesday, Jan 6 - New Church Development meets at 1:30pm at Bellevue Pres
Wednesday, Jan 7 - Action in Mission meets at 9am at the presbytery office
Wednesday, Jan 7 - Vitalization meets at 1:30pm at the presbytery office
Thursday, Jan 8 - Nominating Committee meets at 9:30am at Bellevue Pres, Gap
Thursday, Jan 8 - Property and Insurance meets at 9:30am at the presbytery office
Monday, Jan 12 - Steering Committee meets at the presbytery office and Council meets at 7pm at First Presbyterian in Strasburg
Tuesday, Jan 13 - Administration Dept meets at 9am at the presbytery office
Tuesday, Jan 13 - Resurrection Chapel Commission meets at 5:15pm at First Pres Lancaster; Heifer Project Meeting from 6pm - 8pm at the presbytery office
Thursday, Jan 15 - Lenten Preaching Seminar from 9am - noon at Bellevue; Interim Pastors gathering at 1:30pm at First Pres in Strasburg
Wednesday, Jan 21 - Immigrant Ministry Task Force meets at 10am at the presbytery office
Sunday, Jan 25 - Presbytery orientation for new department and committee workers held from 2:00 - 5:30 at Bellevue Presbyterian in Gap.
Monday, Jan 26 - Camp Donegal Committee meets at 7pm at Camp Donegal
Tuesday, Jan 27 - Presbytery meets at 9:30am at Avondale Presbyterian Church |
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