Dec 1, 2005 Issue #30 |
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Upcoming meetings!
One Good Idea |
Philly Emergent Event! |
Dec 11th at Stetson Middle School, 1060 Wilmington Pike, West Chester. A bilingual learning and worship experience - 6pm - ?? Worship begins at 7:30. |
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Philly Emergent Contact |
To learn more about the Philly Emergent Event, contact Rev. Tony Sundermeier at: tsundermeier@
westminsterpc.org or 610.399.3377 |
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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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TOP STORIES GROWING FAITH - GROWING CHURCHES |
Applications for Youth Advisory Delegates to the 2006 General Assembly are due to the Presbytery Office, Attn: YAD Selections, P.O. Box 10054, Lancaster, PA 17605-0054 by Dec 20, 2005! Youth must be between 17 - 23 during the June General Assembly. Youth must have a letter of recommendation from Session and a statement of 500 words describing their faith journey and church involvement. Call Kathy for an application!
Jim Wallis, Sojourner Editor, leader of Call to Renewal, and author of ?God?s Politics? will be speaking on Dec 6th at 7pm at Lancaster Mennonite High School Fine Arts Center on Rt 30, Lancaster www.lancastermennonite.org
What are we learning? How are we sharing our insights with one another? Who has small groups that are open for others to join? What are some spiritual insights that you are experiencing? What is giving you energy, strength, health, hope? What intentional ministries are you doing? What are the results that you are experiencing? The strategic planning steering committee envisions our presbytery as a "learning organization." How shall this look and who is doing this work? |
NEWS ISSUES FROM PRESBYTERY! |
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Apology to Aaron Guman. Aaron gave an outstanding talk about his Mthatha (Umtata) trip experience at the Nov. Presbytery meeting - and I misspelled his name in the "unofficial" notes of the meeting in the Nov 17th eNews. Sorry Aaron!Columbia Presbyterian Church Clothing Bank needs clothing sorters and organizers. Call Mrs. Nan Best (717.741.4322 or nanbb@suscom ) for details! In the November's issue of Presbyterian's Today, a young member from 1st Parkesburg, Lindsay Wilde and Rev. Dr. Richard Graugh are highlighted in a picture regarding raising money for PDA especially for Katrina. Good publicity for your generous hearts!Registrations are now being accepted for the Presbyterian Women Churchwide Gathering July 7-11,2006. Registration forms are available in the September-October issue of Horizons Magazine, and from Leah Johnson, PW moderator (email leah@bee). PW in Donegal Presbytery is offering $100.00 scholarships on a first come-first serve basis. The form is available on line at the Presbytery website PW page, or in the current issue of FOCUS, available from local PW moderators, and from Leah Johnson. Register early and join us in Louisville for Creation! Celebration!: God's Word--Light for the Journey.
We have 22 extra copies of the 2006 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study at $5.00 each and 2 copies of the 2006 Children's Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study at $4.50 each. They are available at the presbytery office. If you ordered your 2006 Children's Mission Yearbooks for Prayer and Study, you may pick them up any time at the presbytery office, or at the January 17 presbytery meeting. Deacon/Elder/Clerk Training scheduled. Mark your calendars for March 5th from 2:00pm till 5:00pm at Central Downingtown or March 12th at Highland Presbyterian for some leadership training for deacons, elders and clerks. There will be breakouts for the various positions.S.P.I.R.E. Christmas Luncheon. Monday, Dec 12th at noon in the Terrace Room of Willow Valley Conference and Resort Center. Reservations are required by Dec 5th by calling or emailing Bill Brown - 717.397.1253 or wjb453@verizon.nett
Christmas Bazaar - Treats & Treasurers - Saturday Dec 3rd from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway E., Paradise, PA |
CALENDAR OF COMING MEETINGS! |
Tuesday, Dec 6th, 7:00 pm - Jim Wallis - Lancaster Mennonite HS Sunday, Dec 11th, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Camp Donegal, Christmas in the Woods Monday, Dec 12th, 12:00 pm - Terrace Room, Willow Valley Conference Center Tuesday, Dec 13th, 1:30 pm - New Church Development at Bellevue Gap |
ONE GOOD IDEA |
As we wait and watch for Jesus Christ and His Glorious return! We become known as "wait watchers!" Gives it a whole new meaning! A very blessed and spiritual Christmas to you all! With Love, Charlie Gross
If you have a good idea, I'd love to share it in this eNews letter. Send it to me via: cgross@donegalpby Thank-You Very Much! |
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