This is your reminder that ALL CHURCHES need to register yearly as a non-profit organization. You may follow the web links to register: http://www.donegalpby.com/documents.php
To access a Benefits Talk Replay of Tax Tips for Ministers and Churches, just follow this link: http://www.pensions.org/library/publications/multimedia/taxtips/2005.htm The Board of Pensions hopes that you will find the information presented in BenefitsTalk valuable
Divisions, Departments - when you lay out your plans for the new year, integrate "Growing Faith Growing Churches" into it. Let us know what plans you have, what courses and workshops that you are creating and we will publish them in a catalog for all. Also, our Business Administrator, Susan Harner, is interested in your minutes that reference your use of money. It will help her do a better job for you. Her email is: Susan@donegalpby.com
Rev. Scott Fischer will be installed as Executive Director of Lancaster County Council of Churches on Sunday, Feb 12th at 3:00pm at Highland Presbyterian Church. Come and celebrate with Scott and his family.
GROWING FAITH GROWING CHURCHES!! A Workshop of practical strategies for all churches and denominations. March 4, 2006 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 1502 West 13th Street in Wilmington, DE (302) 654-5214 or www.wpc.org Registration is $40 by Feb 17th and $50 after Feb 17th. The Presbytery Office has registration forms.
Deacon/Elder/Clerk Training registration information. 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. You may email your info to Kathy@donegalpby.com or submit the registration form handed out at the Presbytery meeting. The info required is: Name, Address, Phone, Email, Church and whether you are attending the Deacon, Elder, or Clerk training.
The Moderator is coming to our area! Senior High Youth Event - March 18th at Old Pine Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia with Moderator Rick Ufford-Chase as speaker. Register online: http://www.presbynewbrunswick.org/event_detail.asp?eventid=51
LANCASTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY SPONSORS SUMMER ACADEMY (June 26-30 and July 10-14, 2006) More info at: www.lancasterseminary.edu under continuing education.
Need a theme for your Lenten study series? Consider joining with some other congregations and Lancaster Seminary in the series, "Putting the Psalms Back in the Bible," led by Professor Julia O'Brien. In order to inspire spiritual growth and biblical understanding in your congregation, the seminary's multi-church program provides: 1) an introductory lecture, held at the seminary, with an opportunity for teacher training (Saturday, February 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m.) 2) a video tape of the introductory lecture for those who are unable to attend the lecture 3) study guides and bibliographical materials 4) a concluding lecture, held on campus (Saturday, April 22, 9:30-11:30 a.m.) The cost to your congregation for this program is $125. If you would like your congregation to participate in this program, please contact Mary Lin Siever at 717-290-8758 or msiever@lancasterseminary.edu For information about the program's focus and content, please contact Dr. Bruce Epperly at 717-290-8759 or bepperly@lancasterseminary.edu
Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network announces their 2006 conference! Called, "A Passion for People!" Rev. Dr. Stephen Sapp will keynote and Rev Tom and Suzie Tickner will lead worship. Scheduled for April 19 - 22 at Stony Point, NY. On-line registration will be available at: www.pcusa.org/olderadults/poamn
Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program! As many as 120 congregations will be selected for 2006. Grants are made from $15,000 - $45,000. The brochure/application is available on the Endowment's Web site, www.lillyendowment.org Interested persons may call 317.916.7350 or email: clergyrenewal@yahoo.com or write: Lilly Endowment, 2801 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208. |
