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Feb 14, 2008 Issue #89 |
Top Stories
Mission Info
News Issues
Christian Formation Info
Positions Available
Upcoming meetings!
One Good Idea |
Growing Faith Growing Churches |
Next scheduled presbytery meeting is March 25, 2008 at Donegal Presbyterian Church in Mt Joy at 9:30am. Note the change in time!
Send your docket requests to Bill Netting by Thursday, March 6th netting@epix.net
Learning opportunities scheduled are:
Leadership Tools
Resettling Refugees
Personal Faith Stories
Using humor from the podium and pulpit
Presbytery meetings:
Do you need a baby sitter for presbytery meetings? Call the church directly and they will arrange for it!
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Personnel Resource Database! |
Need a contact in our presbytery with some special expertise? Go to our web site, www.donegalpby.com click on Resource Center and then Personnel and find some help! To add your own skills to the database, just use the password - dpres and you can add your own.
As of 2/14/08 there were 132 skilled people in this database. What skills do you need? Please Register your expertise today! |
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CONTACT |
Presbytery of Donegal
P.O. Box 10054
1861 Charter Lane ste 125
Lancaster, PA 17605-0054
717.392.4035 (phone)
717.392.8922 (fax)
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Important Note: If you want to have a confidential conversation regarding a possible sexual misconduct incident, call our Stated Clerk, Rev. Dr. William Netting, 717.548.3719, as indicated in our Presbytery Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Go see what's new at our constantly changing webpage!
http://www.presbyteryofdonegal.org |
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TOP STORIES GROWING FAITH - GROWING CHURCHES |
Our goal - imprint Jesus Christ on 500 campers at Camp Donegal in 2008! Watch the new video, pray and join us!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3RYP40HYkk
Register for this course today! This could be the best continuing education for you this year! Scroll down to the Christian Formation Section for info on the next Tony Sundermeier course! Enroll now to insure a seat!
$50 prize for best Camp Donegal promo video placed on youtube with the link sent to cwgross@gmail.com Hurry and get this done! Do we have creative youth or youth groups? Lights, Camera, Action!
The Rev Dr Tom Robinson, feeling the call to more localized ministries, resigns as the Synod of the Trinity co-executive. Read his brief letter here: http://www.syntrinity.org/home/announcements/documents/Robinson_Farewell.pdf
Looking for a local lectionary group? Starting on Feb 20 - at Lancaster Theological Seminary - noon till 1 or 1:30pm bring your own lunch - do a lectionary study for March 2nd! Fellowship over lunch and dive into text after eating. Call the Rev. Laura Kelsey at: 717.393.2690 or cell 717.449.8221 - Laura will know which room we will be using.
Attached you will find our newest Advisory Opinion #21, which is based on the three GAPJC cases which were just decided Feb 12th. The GAPJC cases are able to be linked from the Advisory Opinion itself; they may also be found online at http://www.pcusa.org/gapjc/decisions/decisions.htm . Click on the 2006-2008 link and they are numbers 218-09, 218-10, 218-15.
Manual Inputs due by March 11th for the first reading of the new and improved manual at our April Presbytery meeting. Send them to Susan@donegalpby.com or cwgross@gmail.com
We are a praying presbytery! Your presbytery staff met for prayer via the free conference call concept (218.862.6100 with access code 3924035#) during the recent snow and ice storm. We could stay inside and still catch up and pray for one another and the needs of the presbytery! What a joy to pray for you and serve Jesus Christ!
Use an iPod? Use iTunes? Subscribe to the podcast "Charlie's Creativity Podcast" or go to iTunes, Advanced, Open Stream and enter: http://www.charliegross.com/charliecreativity.rss Currently, there are 4 podcasts uploaded. The most recent is about leadership! Enjoy! Charlie
Have you added your name in the skills database? It's easy and very effective! Go to: http://www.donegalpby.com/skillsearch.htm the password is: dpres. We do not publish your phone number, just your email address. |
MISSION INFORMATION |
2008 is the Year of World Mission! At the March 25th Presbytery meeting at Donegal Presbyterian Church at 9:30am, hear and see great things that God is doing around His world! The Rev. David Hall will be giving a fact filled presentation of the power of God's Spirit! Come and See!
If you missed Dr. Michael Johnson's kick off to our Year of World Mission, click here to enjoy: http://www.donegalpby.com/DrJohnson1-15-08.WMA
Put this on your calendar to enhance the Year of World Mission! There are scholarships available! New Wilmington Mission Conference – July 19 – 26, 2008 in New Wilmington, PA http://www.NWMCmission.org 2008 theme is “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” Luke 4:18 phone: 724.946.7195 or office@NWMCmission.org
World Mission Initiative Conference info: http://www.worldmissioninitiative.org/conference.htm
WMI is pleased to announce details for the 2008 World Mission Initiative Conference! "A New Day in Mission" March 28-29, 2008 Keynote Speakers: Rev. Dr. William J. Carl, III, President of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; Nard Pugyao, first generation Christian from the Isnag language group in the Philippines, employed by JAARS, a Wycliffe affiliate; Rev. Hunter Farrell, Director of World Mission for the PC (U.S.A.); Rev. Dr. Ken Bailey, retired Presbyterian missionary, author and lecturer. Registration: $25.00 fee, plus meals and (if needed) overnight accommodations. $100.00 maximum registration fee per congregation for as many members as you want to send. To register, download the brochure at the above link
Contact: Don Dawson (ddawson@pts.edu) or Ellen Dawson (edawson@pts.edu) for more information. Scholarships are available from Mission Division of the Presbytery of Donegal - lbpc@littlebritainchurch.org
MISSION VISION AND BOOK OF REVELATION TRIP to TURKEY,
led by veteran missionary Rev. David Hall.
Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 14th, 2008 (10 days).
Yes, there are Christians and Protestant churches in Turkey today Meeting pastors and believers and hearing what they have endured will be unforgettable experiences, as will visiting several sites of the seven churches of the book of Revelation and seeing such breath-taking sights in Istanbul as the Hagia Sophia.
$2,900. Limited to 8 participants
Since air fares spike as we get closer to summer, tickets must be purchased early. Please contact David Hall soon if you are even considering participating in this trip! David, who was ordained by our Presbytery and has over 15 years field experience, now directs Mobilization at WEC International USA.
Don’t procrastinate! Contact David while you’re thinking about this special opportunity! Rev. David Hall Cell phone: 215-692-2481 E-mail: weclink@wec-usa.org
Read the story of Lois R. Anderson, Missionary to Ethiopia and a member of Guinston Presbyterian Church: http://ydr.inyork.com/ci_7996660 |
NEWS ISSUES FROM PRESBYTERY! |
http://donegalpresbytery.blogspot.com/ - Tell us what God is doing in your life! Record your own stories of the power of the Almighty! We are richly blessed!
Stronger together! Building partnerships and relationships! Doe Run and Honey Brook churches teamed up for their Stewardship programs for 2008 for mutual success! Both churches chose to use the New Consecration Sunday program in September on different Sundays but they chose to cater each other's celebration meal in order to save on expenses and join in fellowship! Honey Brook came to Doe Run on Sept 9 and provided a bountiful brunch after the Sunday service at which the church members committed to an additional $40,000 over 2007 to the 2008 budget. Doe Run returned the favor by hosting a lasagna lunch on Sept. 30 at which the members committed to a $30,000 (20%) increase to their 2008 budget. Both churches saved a lot of money in implementing the Stewardship campaign by teaming up. Church members also became friends by working together to increase stewardship in their own congregations. This is the connectional system at its best!
Little Britain and Chestnut Level just completed a multi-week mission trip to Gulfport, MS to assist the rebuilding program along the coast. These efforts not only build homes and lives in the South, but also build vital relationships and partnerships in ministry right here in the Presbytery of Donegal. Thank-you for sharing these collaborations!
New webinar possibility – http://vyew.com/721782/Leaders Orientation Jan 27 2008.pptx On Jan 27th, we conducted the first ever – new leader orientation to presbytery department and committee work. The above link is the presentation that was given. It is in a form where I can conduct a free webinar to present it. And another opportunity is looking at (without the sound) the presentation that the Council is reviewing as we discern our mission priorities:
http://vyew.com/room#/721782/DonegalMission2008
Apply for a Lilly Clergy Renewal Grant For the past eight years, the Lilly Endowment, Inc., has provided grants through its National Clergy Renewal Program to over 1,000 congregations to support extended times of Sabbath rest and renewal for pastors and their families. The Endowment is now receiving applications for the 2008 program. Congregations may request up to a total of $45,000. Of that amount, up to $15,000 may be used for congregational expenses associated with the renewal program; the remainder may be used for the pastor's program expenses. A brochure and application are available at www.lillyendowment.org/religion or by calling 317-916-7302. Applications must be postmarked by May 14, 2008.
Meet some of our Inquirers and Candidates
Kathy Taylor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_jzjezLpMs
Timothy Dooner http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diCYhUrvRrM
Haan Phelps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmFiXylXPQg
Jeff Nagorny http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5262QmeCsQ
PARISH RESOURCE CENTER seeks a new president! This is an exciting new opportunity for the right person! To see the qualifications, visit: http://www.parishresourcecenter.org or call the Rev Dr D. Douglas Whiting at: 717.299.2223.
The Board of Pensions offers an Holistic Retirement Planning Education Seminar on April 9 - 10 at the Media Presbyterian Church. You can register for this event by going to: http://www.pensions.org and click the Education Tab in the left column, select Financial and Retirement Planning Seminars, Click Register for a Seminar and then check out the calendar.
Women In Ministry Holding Retreat! Women ministering in Donegal have a neat opportunity to gather for a day's retreat on April 3 at Camp Donegal from 9-3:00. We will have the leadership of Marcia Woodruff and Jennie Clark. The day will be a good time to rejuvenate and re-create. Spread the word to our sisters in ministry and bring a car pool group. Call Kathy in the office to be on the list for lunch. 717.392.4035
Enjoy the teaching and humor of Dr. Lee Barrett? He is presenting a series on Wednesday nights of Lent in Wrightsville. Format is: 6pm meal, 6:30pm singing, 6:40pm Dr Barrett. Feb 20 - Grace United Methodist Church, Feb 27 - Fairmount United Methodist Church, March 5 - Wrightsville Assemblies of God, March 12 - Locust Street United Methodist Church.
Ecumenical Advocacy Days - 2008: Claiming a Vision of True Security - March 7 - 10 in Washington D.C. http://www.advocacydays.org
SAVE THE DATE: What: Sabeel Conference "In Search of a Homeland: The Quest for Place and Peace in the Middle East." When: April 25-26, 2008 Where: Villanova University Cost:Registration fees, which include a Friday evening dinner and Sat. box lunch are $125 ($135 after April 11) and $50 for students. One-day registration is $75. Keynote: Dr. Hanan Ashrawi, former Palestinian spokesperson and Minister of High Education. Other speakers include: Jeff Halper, Rev. Naim Ateek, Dr. Marc Ellis, Dr. Yvonne Haddad Saturday Panel: "Is the Two-State Solution Still Possible?" moderated by Rt. Rev. Allen Bartlett, retired Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and convener of the Ecumenical Working Group for MIddle East Peace More information: David Yeaworth 610-525-2776 or D.Yeaworth@worldnet.att.net
Ed White, Senior Consultant for the Alban Institute and editor of Laynet, is the leader for Montreat's Spring Evelyn Green Retreat, April 11-13, 2008. The program “Reconnecting with the Kingdom: New Life for Presbyterian Congregations” is a time to learn about congregations that are finding new life by engaging their tradition and affirming their identity in fresh ways. Ed says, “This event is designed for teams of pastors and lay leaders (ideally a pastor and Session or delegation from the Session).For creative change to occur, there needs to be a leadership team sharing the vision and committed as a group to leading change.” Please visit http://www.montreat.org/current/2008-spring-evelyn-green-retreat for event details and to register.
The 2008th General Assembly (June 21-28, 2009) is less than six months away. If you haven’t already start praying now! I encourage every pastor or session to organize a prayer group or galvanize the groups you already have in your church to pray for our denomination. Sadly, I have found that it is far, far more common for people to complain about what they don’t like in the PC(USA) than to pray for it. This should not be so.
I plead with you to organize the people in your congregation who care about the larger church to begin now to bathe the 2008th General Assembly in prayer
Get your own Self Development Of People screensaver! SDOP Sunday is March 2nd! Visit the SDOP website to download from the homepage your very own SDOP screensaver. The screensaver has pictures of funded projects from around the world. Please visit the Dominican Republic Network page at http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/dominican.htm New email address: clara.nunez@pcusa.org or go to: http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/
Stewardship Promotion! The Rev. Fred Milligan now has a website where you and your congregations can go to download FREE resources for developing more effective stewardship in their congregations and learn about his services. It is www.thegeneroussteward.com. Fred will be conducting a workshop at the up-coming National Stewardship Conference and hopes to see you there. More info on that conference and on-lne registration is available at www.synodsun.com/stewardship. To connect with Fred, call him at 570-575-5611. Grace and Peace, Fred Milligan, The Generous Steward Consulting, ph: (570)575-5611, e-mail: fred@thegeneroussteward.com, website: http://www.thegeneroussteward.com
WOMEN - SAVE THE DATE - May 16 - May 18 at Stony Point! A workshop on Horizon's Bible Study for 2008 - 2009 Jubilee! Luke's Gospel for the Poor - led by Rev Dr Dale Lindsay Morgan - click here for information and to register: http://www.stonypointcenter.org/article.php?story=20071109153325565
CHRISTIAN FORMATION INFORMATION |
Register for this course today! This could be the best continuing education for you this year! Rather than seeing post-modernism as a threat, many Christians are seeing the emphasis on relationship, experience, pluralism, and change, characteristic of post-modernism, as an opportunity to share the good news in creative and life-transforming ways. Christianity's faith is mission-oriented and the whole world, as well as the immediate neighborhood, is our mission. In this spirit, we invite you to participate in a four week seminar on Emerging and Missional Christianity, led by Presbyterian pastor Tony Sundermeier, and UCC pastor and LTS professor and director of continuing education, Bruce Epperly. Over four weeks in April (4, 11, 18, 25) from 9am till noon, we will reflect on the following themes: forming the vision, preaching the vision, equipping the vision, and living the vision. The cost of this program is $150, with some scholarship assistance available. For registration information, please contact Rikki Jones at 717-290-8758 or rjones@lancasterseminary.edu. For questions, please contact Bruce Epperly at 717-290-8759 or bepperly@lancasterseminary.edu. To learn more about LTS programs in continuing education, please consult our web site (www.lancasterseminary.edu) under "continuing education."
Lancaster Theological Seminary - LTS' New Pastors' "Wholeness in Ministry" Program is sponsoring a seminar on "Sabbath and the Religious Imagination," Friday, February 22, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Led by Rev. Hilary Barrett and Rev. Dan Moser, this seminar will explore various aspects of Sabbath-keeping, with a particular emphasis on literature as a source of nurture for the creative spirit of pastors and their congregations. Lunch will be provided. In addition to members of the LTS New Pastors' program, members of the seminary community are also invited. There is no charge for this event. Please register by February 8 with Rikki Jones at rjones@lancasterseminary.edu. Blessings from the the Office of Continuing Education,
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
Cedar Grove is searching for an Interim Pastor! To begin a conversation about this, call Wendy Gross at 717.314.1034 or email: WendyJWT@aol.com
New Position at Westminster! Facilities Manager. We would like the congregation’s assistance in identifying candidates for a new full time position at Westminster. The individual will be responsible for: supervision of custodial staff; maintenance of the church buildings, grounds and equipment; oversight of HVAC systems. The candidate should have knowledge of building systems and a capability to handle basic electrical, lighting and plumbing repairs. If you know someone who is qualified and may be interested, email Tom Snyder at tsnyder@westminsterpc.org
The First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville is seeking a Worship & Praise Team Leader to lead the music and direct our Praise Team during our contemporary Rise & Shine service. This is a salaried, part-time position (approximately 10 hours per week). This is your opportunity to contribute to a loving, growing and thriving church. Interested musicians should forward their resume to secretaryfpc@comcast.net or mail to: The First Presbyterian Church of Phoenixville, 145 Main Street Phoenixville , PA 19460 RE: Praise Team Leader. |
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CALENDAR OF COMING MEETINGS! |
Use the webpage calendar at: http://www.donegalpby.com/cgi-bin/calendar.pl or:
Monday, Feb 18 - Presidents Day Holiday - office is closed.
Thursday, Feb 21-22 - Synod meets in Canonsburg, PA
Monday, Feb. 25 – Transition Team at Leacock Church, 10am-noon with Area 2 churches, 1-3pm with CPM, 3:30-5:30pm with COM leadership, and 7-9pm with youth, Resurrection Chapel Administrative Commission, 5:15pm at First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster
Tuesday, Feb 26 - Transition Team meets from 1:30pm - 3:30pm at the presbytery office
Monday, March 3 - Nominating Committee meets at 9:30am at the presbytery office, Committee on Preparation meets at 1pm at Highland, Committee on Ministry meets at 7pm at Leacock.
Tuesday, March 4 - Admin Dept meets at 9am at the presbytery office, New Church Development meets at 1:30pm at Bellevue Presbyterian
Wednesday, March 5 - Mission Division meets at 9am at the presbytery office, Vitalization meets at 1:30pm at the presbytery office.
Thursday, March 6 - Property and Insurance meets at 9:30am at the presbytery office.
Monday, March 10 - Steering Committee meets at 4pm at the presbytery office, Council meets at 7pm at First Pres Strasburg. |
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