April 7, 2005 Issue #13 |
- Resource Galore
- Mission Info
- News Issues from Presbytery
- Purpose Driven Church Corner!!!
- One Good Idea
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April Presbytery Meeting! |
April Presbytery Meeting on 19th (7:00pm) at Doe Run! But, come at 5:55pm and hear Doug Baker speak about Northern Ireland!
Also, send your docket time to Rev Dr Bill Netting by April 7th! (today) netting@epix.net |
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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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Resources Galore |
Rev. Dr. Victor Wilson victor.wilson@stjohnsdevon.com has put together an incredible listing of resources for all phases of church health, operation and vitality. This listing is in alphabetical order and can be found on our website at:
www.donegalpby.com/resources.php Then click on Internet Links to Congregational Resources. It is a comprehensive pdf file. This thinking could stimulate you in new and dramatic ways.
Rev. Michael R. Wilson sent us some information on Open Space Technology www.openspaceworld.org and appreciative inquiry www.appreciative-inquiry.org that will add new dimensions to the way you and your group of spiritual leaders wrestle with difficult problems. Thank-you for taking the time to share your thoughts and passions! We are all much richer for this type of sharing and interaction. |
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MISSION INFORMATION
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Lend A Hand Adventure! Read about a missionary adventure by Mary and Bob Scarborough from Slateville! They were involved in ministry to Florida victims of the hurricane devastation. This story will be on the Donegal website front page! http://www.donegalpby.com
Transform your self and church through MISSION! Rev Jim and Lois Caldwell have graciously agreed to conduct a workshop on Saturday, April 16th from 10:00 - noon at Bellevue Presbyterian Church to help you! Please RSVP by April 11th - Charlie Gross - 717.392.4035, cell 717.468.1568 or cgross@donegalpby.com Learn the secrets of making God's mission come alive in your church! We have 10 signed up already! Come join us - but tell us by Monday April 11th if you're coming! |
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NEWS ISSUES FROM PRESBYTERY!
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Peacemakers! Send us your applications! The Peacemaking Division of the Outreach Department needs to have your application by June 1st! You can download an application from the website home page, under Latest News.
Cedar Grove Presbyterian is searching for a part time Youth Ministry Coordinator. For information or to apply contact Larry Moir at moircedargrove@onemain.com, or at Cedar Grove Presbyterian, PO Box 96, East Earl, PA 17519
Letters to the Editor! Rev. Stephen P. Gutridge has written two articles that are posted on our website at: http://www.donegalpby.com/newsletter.php The first of these is titled, "Language Matters" It is a letter addressing what we hear and don't hear at Presbytery Meetings. The second article is a report on a visit he made to Washington D.C. to the Embassy of Israel.
Promote the Diversity Camp! We have scholarship money! This year we are expanding the camp to a full week - July 3 - 8, 2005. Talk this camp up to your 7th and 8th graders! We are getting generous financial support and will be able to offer full scholarships! Help us get the word out!
LAVORP (Lancaster Area Victim Offender Reconciliation Program) is seeking Volunteer Mediator Facilitators. Training is provided in May and costs $70. No experience or degree is required. Just a heart to serve. Call Jon Singer or Ken Nissley at 717.397.2404 or email at: lavorp@lavorp.org for more information.
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PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH CORNER!!
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Rev Jeff Lampl and the staff at New London Presbyterian Church would love to share information about the Purpose Driven Church to Senior and Solo Pastors with at least one, but preferably more, staff and elders. Held on Thursday, April 14th at New London Presbyterian Church (Rt 896 four miles south of Route One) from 8:15 am - 12:30 pm. Register no later than April 12th by calling 610-869-2140. There is no cost - only benefits! There are 32 people signed up so far! WOW!!! |
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ONE GOOD IDEA
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At the April 19th Presbytery Meeting (7:00pm) at Doe Run Presbyterian Church, we will be voting on the Mission Statement - Growing Faith Growing Churches, and the Vision Statement: "Donegal Presbytery is united through faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates God's love to each other, the community, and the world." What does it mean to demonstrate God's love to each other? When you ask yourself that question in your daily activities and interactions, it changes the way you act, think, speak, pray, and respond. Today, let us take a step forward in our ministry and ask for specific behavior that would tangibly demonstrate God's overwhelming love to one another. That is one incredibly good idea!
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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