February 10, 2005 Issue #9 |
- Self-Development of People Sunday
- Mission Trip Info
- News Issues from Presbytery
- Missional Church Corner
- One Good Idea
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BUSINESS ADMIN ASSOC |
Susan Holmberg (Highland 717.569.2651) and Allan Ziegler (First Lancaster 717.394.6854) are starting a local chapter of the National Association of Church Business Administrators. They are willing to help you and answer your questions! WOW! What a great gift! Thank-you! |
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CANON COPIER - CALL NOW AND IT'S YOURS! |
Send us your "need" statement and the copier is yours! [if we get multiple needs, we will determine the greatest need] See it at:
"You Asked For It" on website. We'll waive the $105/month - Must Go to a good home! |
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CONTACT |
Presbytery of Donegal
P.O. Box 10054
1861 Charter Lane
Lancaster, PA 17605-0054
717.392.4035 (phone)
717.392.8922 (fax)
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http://www.donegalpby.com |
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SELF-DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE SUNDAY IS MARCH 6TH |
Your offerings are changing lives! You should see how through using Devotional Vol. II. Order and use Devotional Vol. II (PDS#74350-04-014) by calling Presbyterian Distribution Service at 800.524.2612, email them at: pds@ctr.pcusa.org, or download the PDF file at: www.pcusa.org/sdop May you be enriched in your Lenten experience! |
MISSION TRIP INFO! |
We still have room for the Honduras Mission Trip - June 18 - 25, 2005. Sign up today with Charlie Gross - cgross@donegalpby.com or 717.392.4035!
CHINA TRIP 2005! Oct 10 - 28, 2005 for only $2790/person! Call Rev Dick Foster, First Presbyterian Lancaster, 717.394.6854 or 717.733.2831 for more info!
RUSSIA TRIP 2006! Rev Jim and Lois Caldwell are planning a trip for the Presbytery to Russia in 2006. More details will follow as this unfolds! |
NEWS ISSUES FROM PRESBYTERY! |
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Adventure in Diversity Camp gets national attention. We were highlighted in the Winter 2005 Peace Notes http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/pubs/pnwin05.pdf
on page 2! This year we are expanding the camp to a full week - July 3 - 8, 2005. Start now to promote this ground breaking experience to your 7th and 8th graders!
Non-Profit Corporation Registration. You can do your non-profit registration on line! Simply go to http://www.dos.state.pa.us/corps/lib/corps/20/7/5110.pdf This is the actual form and includes instructions on page two.
Extended Communion Workshop. Thank-You - Rev Don Lincoln for a very informative extended communion workshop. If you missed this, the materials are on our website - www.donegalpby.com (second bullet under Latest News).
Tsunami Disaster Response Update. As I write this, your response through the Presbytery office has been close to $50,000! That is phenomenal! Thank-You!
Cremation Gardens? Ann Mead Ash, from the Cedar Grove Cemetery Assoc, is interested in hearing from anyone who has planned and created a cremation garden. You may contact her at: stitcherama@yahoo.com
PA Criminal Background Checks. With a credit card you can now get an instant criminal background check completed by going to the following website:
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp The cost is still $10, but you get instant results. Just click on Submit a New Record Check.
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MISSIONAL CHURCH CORNER |
According to "Shaped by God's Heart, the passion and practices of missional churches," the seventh characteristic is Order Actions According to Purpose! In the same way that "Purpose Driven" books are being read and studied, the importance of being centered and focused on our God given purpose is critical. Rev Minatrea says that missional communities know their purpose, check that actions are based on purpose, let go of what does not serve their purpose, and do only what does serve their purpose. The author challenges us to review our church schedules, budgets, and participation records and do an honest assessment of what is truly important to us. Do our commitments in time and treasures align with our God given purposes? Missional churches offer events that are strategic and excellent! They do not confuse activities with accomplishments. It might be time very well spent to gather your leadership and do a full scale program assessment! What should not be done and what should be added according to your purpose? A Blessed Lent! |
ONE GOOD IDEA |
Rev. Dr. Victor Wilson shared an idea that is radical, but could pay huge dividends in a large number of ways. Pastors who take sabbaticals return to their ministries refreshed, recharged, reinvigorated, retooled and ready for new challenges. It is a stretch for a congregation's budget to enable this type of retooling. The idea is this: If we could find a few Honorably Retired pastors who would be approved by the Committee on Ministry to temporarily supply a congregation during a 3 month sabbatical at a very low cost (or just travel money), it could work. This would help the pastor get a needed sabbatical, help the congregation get a new perspective, and help the church finances. If this sounds possible and useful, contact Ed Martin, Chair of COM, at: 610.692.9492 or gemed@rcn.com He and the Committee on Ministry will help connect pastors who would like a sabbatical with those willing to serve in this time period. Your patience is requested as we work on this process!
If you have a good idea, I'd love to share it in this eNews letter. Send it to me via: cgross@donegalpby.com Thank-You Very Much! |
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