Committees, Departments, Divisions: To enhance our communication and collaboration, we are trying to get all of the meeting minutes posted on our website. To do this, we need all the note takers, secretaries, and minute minders of committees and divisions to send minutes that can be posted to: kathy@donegalpby.com She will forward the information to our webmaster for uploading to the website.
Mthatha Trip News - #3 - News from Bellevue Presbyterian Church (Louise Quinlan) Louise spoke with Kim yesterday and we have the following to report - Mike and Chris are staying together at the home of a “grandmotherly’ type lady who is an independent consultant sheet seller. They are sharing a double bed with pink satin sheets. Alex is at another home but they are together to eat meals and travel to the church which is 40 miles of very rough roads. There is an 8 year old grandson also living at the home where Mike and Chris are. They are not doing mason work as the church was farther along so they are working on the manse and Chris will be able to do some tile work and working on the roof. They are eating a lot of fiber (and getting fatter is the word) and a lot of pumpkin. They are taking a lot of videos of Mike eating. Church yesterday was 3 ½ hours long and very hot. They were having a celebration service and following the service they slaughtered 8 rams to feed everyone.
Does anyone have a large portable screen that we could project a movie on outside? If so, please contact: Rev. Jason T. Link, Pastor, Penningtonville Presbyterian Church, 406 Main Street, PO Box 282 , Atglen , PA 19310, 610-593-2173, http://www.penningtonvillechurch.org
The Rev. Donald G. Campbell, who served as director of the Congregational Ministries Division of the General Assembly Council from 1999-2006, has been named interim executive presbyter for Mission Presbytery, based in San Antonio , TX . Don began his new work March 1.
My youth group (Cedar Grove Presbyterian) has purchased mugs through ELY Associates to sell as a fundraiser. These are plain white mugs, but they contain an important message for all. One side reads: "WAKE UP AND TALK TO GOD," while the other side says "Cedar Grove Youth" in two typescripts. They sell for $4 each and make great gifts. If we sell all 105 of them, we stand to make a decent profit that should fund a number of youth activities during 2007. Most importantly though, the mugs remind each of us as we reach for our morning coffee of the most crucial thing we can do each day---"take it to the Lord in prayer." Please let me know if you'd like one or more mugs. We'll be happy to deliver. Thank you and God bless! Ann Ash (stitcherama@yahoo.com )
Columbia Theological Seminary has released “Do Not Be Afraid?” the second issue of its new online journal, @ this point. Developed for church members and published twice a year, @ this point is free and available at http://www.atthispoint.net . Each issue examines a theme from a variety of theological disciplines and includes a lead article, response articles and teaching resources to guide discussion. All content can be downloaded and reproduced without charge.
Church & Non-profit Tax & Legal Update Seminar with Frank Sommerville JD, MPA, CPA held on Thursday April 19, 2007 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at Hopewell United Methodist Church, 825 Hopewell Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335 or 610.269.1545
The Upper Main Line Symposium invites you to share the news with your congregations that “The Power of Forgiveness” will be shown Sunday, March 18 at 6 P.M. at The Daylesford Abbey ( 220 S. Valley Forge Rd , Paoli , PA ). The film exams issues of forgiveness surrounding the Amish school shootings last fall, Ground Zero, Beirut, Belfast, and other powerful stories. The film was created by Martin Doblemier who also made the acclaimed “Bonhoeffer” film a few years ago. Discussion will follow. Free Admission
Day1 http://www.day1.net is the voice of the mainline Protestant church, presenting outstanding preachers from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Episcopal Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Church of Christ, United Methodist Church, and other denominations. Our website features an extensive library of lectionary-based sermons in text and audio, and other helpful information for lay persons and pastors.
NCD Workshop and Church Training. To prepare you and your church for Natural Church Development, we are offering a three hour time with our coaches. Use this time to: To learn about NCD or to further familiarize yourself with NCD principles, Ask strategic questions of people who specialize in NCD and are doing it, Bring leaders from your church to be trained for your own Church Health Team, Plan how to use NCD in your congregation. Saturday April 14th, 2007 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) Call ahead to let us know you will attend. Cost: $50 per church – up to 7 people. Location: First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster – Shirk Hall, Visit http://www.firstpreslanc.org for directions. This workshop is sponsored by the New Church Development Division of the Donegal Presbytery in partnership with North-Star ministry coaching partners. To register or for more information please call Dan Snyder at 717.330.4480
2007 Presbyterian Peacemaking Conference; Jesus: Proclaiming Peace
July 3–8, 2007 Montreat Conference Center, Montreat , North Carolina , The 2007 Intergenerational Peacemaking Conference, Jesus: Proclaiming Peace, will be held in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina where you will experience the warm hospitality of Montreat Conference Center . The conference theme centers on Luke 4:18–19 where Jesus proclaims "The Year of the Lord's Favor." You will be challenged to connect to the spirituality of the Sabbath and peacemaking and to claim and celebrate God's Eternal Jubilee in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Link to http://www.pcusa.org/peacemaking/conferences/2007.htm
National Presbyterian Evangelism Conference - held Aug 31 - Sep 3, 2007 at Nashville, TN. Registration opens on May 15th Conf fee: $295 For more info go to: http://www.pcusa.org/evangelism
KATRINA CHURCH REBUILD PROJECT UPDATE, FEBRUARY 2007. After our Car Show fundraiser in October, the balance of the account was $ 9,352. We held a fun raiser in January and received a generous donation of $1,300 in February. Our initial goal was to raise $10,000. As of this date, our total is $10,834 ! We spoke to Pastor Meyers, from the 1st Baptist Church of D’Iberville, on February 1st. There have been numerous construction delays, therefore, he fired the construction crew and is now the Project Manager. He has hired local crews to finish the construction. He has given us a projected completion date of 90 days. We have set a new goal of $ 12,000. Contributions are still being accepted until we leave, which should be the end of April or beginning of May. Please send donations to: Presbyterian Church of Kennett Square (PCKS) 211 South Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348, Thanks! The Hallowell Family
A Woman's Concern - Pro-Life message on April 12th from 8:30 - 10am Pastor's breakfast at Willow Valley Conference Center - keynote is Scott Klusendorf RSVP to Holly Tanner at 717.394.1136 by April 5th. Addressed to pastors.
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Financial grants are available with the Synod's Educational Scholarships for both undergraduate and graduate/ministerial students: http://www.syntrinity.org/Programs/ScholarshipsGrantsLoan.htm. Don't wait, apply today! Deadline is April 30.
Our Goal for the summer is 400 young campers experiencing the love of God in Jesus Christ at Camp Donegal! The programs and camps have been revamped! See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9VmxpXKX-s Now register for your spot at: http://www.campdonegal.org
Lancaster Theological Seminary invites you to the following events: Faithful Improvisation: Lectures and Workshops on Worship in the Emerging Church Thursday, March 22 to Saturday, March 24, Featuring Jonny Baker, British song-writer and leader in alternative worship, “Faithful Improvisation,” Lecture, Thursday, March 22, 11:00 a.m., Santee Chapel, “Worship 2.0,” Workshop, Thursday, March 22, 1:15-3:00 p.m., Hafer Center, “Alternative Worship” (RSVP for lunch, $10 with Rikki Jones at rjones@lancasterseminary.edu, ), Workshop, Friday, March 23, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m, Hempfield United Methodist Church , 3050 Marietta Ave. , Lancaster . “Faithful Improvisation: Part Two,” Workshop, Saturday, March 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Please consider attending this year’s Summer Academy and pass the word along to lay leaders and interested lay persons in your congregation. This could be the theological adventure of a lifetime for someone in your congregation. For a complete list of our classes, more information about our program, or registration materials, please consult our web site www.lancasterseminary.edu or contact Rikki Jones at rjones@lancasterseminary.edu or 717-290-8758
Christian Life Conference at Montreat Conference Center June 30 - July 3, 2007. Sponsored by Presbyterians for Renewal and Montreat with Nancy and John Ortberg and Alice Petersen. Questions, call Sarah Hill 770.577.2458 or clc@pfrenewal.org
Certificate for the Pastoral Care Specialist (CPCS) at Neumann College in Aston, PA. Apply on line at: www.neumann.edu or call admissions at: 610.558.5616 or 1.800.9.NEUMANN |
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Pequea Presbyterian Church, Gap PA is looking for a part time [25 hours per week] Interim Pastor. The successful candidate would be expected to: (1) preach the word and lead the worship service, (2) moderate the session meetings, (3) visit sick and homebound, (4) work with the session to analyse our program. Interested parties may contact Barry Witmer, clerk of session at 273 Cambridge Rd , Gap , PA 17527 or 717.354.5782 or email: wannerpjf@aol.com
First Presbyterian in Lancaster Youth Ministry is looking for two Summer Interns, one male & one female: Details: Summer Youth Interns for 2007 begin on May 22th and complete their responsibilities on August 14th. The internship is a full-time position, requiring work in the evenings, many weekends, and consecutive overnights away. Interns receive $3300 in salary... Requirements: Interns should be strong in their Christian commitment and identity, have enthusiasm and creativity for sharing their faith, and have a heart for Junior & Senior High ministry! For more information see the attached Job Description! Please, pass this information along to anyone who may be interested. I welcome any questions! Thank you! In Christ, Dale Marx, Director of Youth Ministry , First Presbyterian Church, 140 East Orange Street, Lancaster , PA 17602 , 717.394.6854
The Youth Ministry of Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster is looking for a 2007 summer intern. The intern will be working with both the Middle School and High School, and will focus on the managing and running of the weekly youth program. The candidate must be over 21 years old and called to church work. The position would run from mid May-August of 2007. If you are interested in this position, please contact Allison Brown at Highland as soon as possible, 717-569-2651, allisonbrown@dejazzd.com. There is an application process for this position.
Wrightsville Presbyterian Church, an equal opportunity employer, seeks a Youth/ Young Adult Director (Summary) This newly established, part-time position will minister to youth and young adults up to the age of 20 and will develop programs to reach these age groups in the Wrightsville Community. In addition to reaching the unchurched youth in the community, leading youth to a life-long relationship and commitment with Jesus Christ is the ultimate goal of this position. Primary qualification is a person who is fully committed to Jesus Christ and to bringing others into relationship with Jesus. Additional qualifications include: education in graduate, undergraduate, or seminary specializing in youth ministry; leadership skills and ability to work with youth and volunteers; applicable clearances for working with minors; ability to work 20 hours per week. Qualified candidates should send resume with applicable experience, cover letter, and references to attention: Chair, Search Committee, Wrightsville Presbyterian Church, 205 North Second Street, Wrightsville , PA 17368 .
INTERIM YOUTH DIRECTOR Awesome interim youth ministry position with the potential for a permanent position, to work with our active and dynamic youth programs, serving students in middle school and senior high. Seeking a person who loves the Lord, who has experience in youth ministry and has excellent relational skills. A great group of kids and a dedicated team of volunteer leaders await. First Presbyterian Church, 130 W. Miner Street, West Chester, PA 19382 is a 2,200 member PC(USA) church (west of Philadelphia), since 1832, with four growing Sunday worship opportunities (3 traditional, 1 contemporary) and people of all ages ministering with their gifts. Email a cover letter and resume to The Rev. Robert M. Barcus at bbarcus@firstpreswc.com.
Wayside Presbyterian Church seeks a Coordinator of Youth Ministries. We seek an enthusiastic person to coordinate our Junior and Senior High youth ministry, grades 7 through 12. Passion to work with youth in a Christian education environment is essential. Under the leadership of the Church Pastor and the Christian Education Committee, the Coordinator will use his/her unique talents and gifts to lead programs in Bible study, worship and music, including Sunday morning education, youth fellowship programs, mission trips, service projects and related administrative responsibilities. Candidates must have: High school diploma; additional college education desired. Administrative, organization and computer literacy skills. Ability to communicate in writing and orally. Appropriate leadership skills and ability to work with youth and volunteers. Applicable clearances for working with minors. Ability to work 30 hours per week. Qualified candidates should send resume’ to attention of: Chair, Personnel Committee, Wayside Presbyterian Church, 600 Stony Battery Road , Landisville , Pennsylvania 17538 e.o.e.
Central Presbyterian Church is seeking to fill immediately the position of Director of its its very successful Christian preschool. Resumes will be accepted by mail at the church office at 100 West Uwchlan Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335; or sent on-line to tgilmore@cpcdowningtown.org. Preference will be given to those holding credentials in early childhood education, elementary education or to those with appropriate experience in the field.
Christian Education Director Fairview is looking for a part-time Director of Christian Education. Approximately 20-25 hours a week. Salary based on education and experience. Responsibilities to include: Children’s Ministry: Oversee development/implantation Sunday School, Pioneer Club, VBS, Sacrament Education, Jr. Church, Church Nursery. Family Ministry Team: Annual special events, Seminars and workshops Adult Ministry: Oversee development/implantation of Weekly adult Bible Studies, Sunday morning classes, Annual Devotional material for Advent and Lent. Administrative: Develop agenda; coordinate meetings And activities for CE Team. Attend church leadership Events as requested. If you are interested, please call Ray White @ 610-344-6565 or 610-917-0185. Pastor Mark D. Atkinson Fairview Presbyterian Church, 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore , PA 19343, 610 942 2640 |
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