It's the most wonderful time of the year! Camp Donegal invites you to step outside of the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparation to prepare emotionally and spiritually for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. Christmas in the Woods is a live Nativity complete with stable, costumes and animals; it's caroling, cookies, cider, hot chocolate and fellowship; it's live music by area musicians; it's free! Christmas in the Woods is a beautiful program held at Camp Donegal on Sunday, December 10th between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. Nativities are held outside at 5:15, 6:00, 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Music will be offered inside at 5:35, 6:20, 7:05 and 7:50 p.m. Come for part or all of the evening. Come alone or with a group. For more information please call the camp office at (717) 862-3722 or email at amy@campdonegal.org
Seeking one or two committed Christians to lead two established ministries of Doe Run Presbyterian Church, S. Coatesville PA beginning January 2007.
1)Youth director: plans activities for youth ages middle school through high school. Includes weekly activities and occasional events such as lock-ins, outings, mission efforts. Would work to develop adult leadership within church for youth ministry under supervision of Christian Ed committee, Session, and Interim Pastor. 10 hours a week at $20 per hour, negotiable.
2)Contemporary Worship leader: plans and leads the 9:30am Sunday Contemporary worship service. Preparation involves selecting music and working with Interim Pastor on order of service, formatting weekly bulletin, recruiting worship leaders and readers, and rehearsal time. Supervised by Worship and Music committee, Session and Interim Pastor. 10 hours a week at $20 per hour, negotiable.
For more info or to apply, email Interim Pastor Ann Dickey at adickey543@comcast.net or call her cell phone at 484-467-3885 or call church office at 610-486-0744.
ATTENTION PNCs - One of our candidates for ordination received a "rejection" letter from one of our churches for listing too high a salary. The problem is that the new PIF form asks for a combined cash salary and housing, rather than just the cash salary. Our 2006 presbytery recommended minimum is $43,780 - which is $33,680 salary and $10,100 for housing. Please take a close look at these new forms and what they are really saying!
"Theology on Tap!" Molly's Pub at 253 E. Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA is the gathering place on Jan 8th at 7pm to hear The Right Rev Ronald Haines, retired Episcopal bishop of Washington discuss sex, sin, and Scripture. On Feb 5th, Dr Reiss Potterveld (President of Lancaster Theological Seminary) will discuss "end of life" issues. On March 5th, Dr. Edwin Aponte, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Students at Lancaster Seminary will discuss Latino theology.
Promote Fair Trade Coffee http://equalexchange.stores.yahoo.net/ another link is: http://www.pcusa.org/coffee/order.htm
Dilworthtown Community Church's Sermons are finally on their website… go to: www.dilworthtowncc.com/audio_sermons
The Outreach Department is recommending the work of the Lancaster Mediation Center. For more info, go to: http://www.volunteersolutions.org/lancaster/org/8637497.html
National Pastors Conference, June 28 - July 2, 2007, Snowbird ski and summer resort, Salt Lake City , UT, Register on Dec 4th at: http://www.pcusa.org/pastorsabbath/ or 888.728.7228 x 2417, Keynote - Rev Dr Cynthia L. Rigby, Registration for couples is $900
Prayer Concern - Please join us in in prayer for the Rev. Shannon Bair (Associate at Highland Presbyterian) who has been really struggling in a critical way with Lyme Disease. She and her church family would appreciate your prayers for health and healing!
Preaching workshop on Jan 26 - Dear Friends in Donegal, Here is the link to the New Castle Presbytery workshop with Anna Carter Florence, a Presbyterian minister who teaches preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary. We would also appreciate your sharing it with others in your presbytery.
http://www.ncpresbytery.org/PREACHING%20WORKSHOP/Anna%20Carter%20Florence%20Workshop.htm
Blessings on you and your ministry. Grace and Peace, Bruce & Carolyn Gillette, Pastors, Limestone Presbyterian Church, 3201 Limestone Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19808-2198, Office Phone: (302) 994-5646 Church website: www.limestonepresbyterian.org Home Phone: (302)-994-0220 Email: bcgillette@comcast.net
Chanceford Presbyterian will hold its annual Santa Breakfast on Dec 23rd from 8am till 9am. This is sponsored by the Ladies of the 8 'o Clock Circle. Santa will be bringing gifts for all the good little boys and girls. Sign-up is necessary - in the back of the church - only if you're good!
CHRISTIAN FORMATION INFORMATION |
The Engaging Church Seminar - Check this out at: www.churchgrowth.net There are some good dates in Florida in February! You could catch some warmer weather and some great info on visitor attraction, visitor retention, and newcomer integration. |
NATURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT CORNER |
Our Associate for Healthy Congregations, Mrs. Nan Best, is a consultant for the Natural Church Development process. If you would like to know more about how to begin this journey, contact her at: nantrans@comcast.net or 717.515.7769 or at home: 717.741.4322 |
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