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Apr 24, 2008 Issue #94 |
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 May 20, 2008 at Fairview Presbyterian Church at 9:30am.
This is for prayer! Come gather with us in our finest hours!
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 4/23/08 there were 136 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 |
Register today for the Thursday, May 8th Endowment Creation workshop - 10am - 1pm at Bellevue Presbyterian Church. May 8th workshop – “Endowment Essentials: Inspiring Leadership through Legacy Giving” by Sharon A. Dorn, President of Clear Creek Consulting, LLC Bellevue – 10am – 1pm Register with Kathy Bartels. You will learn how to grow your ministry and the kingdom through endowments. See the flyer at: http://www.donegalpby.com/Stewardship_Workshop_Flyer.pdf
It's not too late to register for this year's Summer Conference of the Synod! It will be held on June 4,5,6 at Westminster College with Pat Keifert as keynoter and Donegal will be sending a team to present our approach to Transformation. Hurry and register by May 2nd at: http://www.syntrinity.org
It's time to apply for some money! GA Unresricted Funds – www.donegalpby.com/GAunres2008.pdf
How many campers' lives will be impacted this year by our Risen Savior Jesus Christ?? It's in your hands! Camp Donegal 2008! Go to: http://www.campdonegal.org for details!
Hurry and register for the May 3rd Golf Outing at Tanglewood! A fun day with friends to celebrate what God is doing in and through our camping ministry at Camp Donegal! See – the flyer on the website!
Self Development of People Committee is seeking project proposals!
The Presbytery of Donegal’s Self-Development of People Committee is looking for project proposals from poor and disadvantaged persons for the 2008 funding cycle. Self-Development of People is about human dignity, self-reliance, community growth, and the empowerment of people.
Are there groups of people in your community seeking to make a significant and long- term change in their particular situation?
Do they have an idea that will make a long-term difference for themselves and others in the same situation?
Are they willing to organize around that idea and work together?
Are the persons in these groups poor and disadvantaged?
The specialized mission of Self-Development of People (SDOP) is to provide grants that will fund projects that are created by, controlled by, and will benefit groups of poor and disadvantaged people.
The project must originate from within the identified group writing the proposal.
The identified group writing the proposal must control the project.
The project must benefit the identified group writing the proposal.
For more information please contact: Self-Development of People Committee, Sarah H. Glover, Chair, Email: sglover@ycp.edu Phone: 717.266.4193
The Presbytery of Donegal Directory is available here:
http://www.donegalpby.com/2008_Directory.pdf (and it includes the Rev Laura Kelsey's new cell phone number of: 717-490-4818)
Thanks to Rosanne & Chad Morris, Trinity Presbyterian Church is on TV. Comcast Cable Channel 2, Tredyffrin Township’s cable station. When? Sundays at 8:30 A.M.; Mondays at 8:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M.; Thursdays at 8:30 P.M.; Saturdays at 8:30 P.M. Invite friends to watch and then come experience Trinity live!
Bible study pack for General Assembly available for commissioners, churches. A downloadable Bible study pack for the upcoming General Assembly (GA) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is now available through www.thethoughtfulchristian.com and the Office of the General Assembly (OGA). The 2008 Presbyterian General Assembly Study Pack is for all commissioners to the 218th GA slated for June 21-28 in San Jose, CA, and for churches to use before, during and after the meeting. |
MISSION INFORMATION |
2008 is the Year of World Mission! At the April 15 meeting, Rev Jim and Lois Caldwell gave us an update on the PCUSA World Mission!
What’s happening in the PCUSA mission arena? We heard a very encouraging report from Jim and Lois Caldwell at the April Presbytery meeting and can read more about the mission partnership that is being formed. Read the following! http://www.pcusa.org/calltomission/
http://www.pcusa.org/calltomission/read-invite.htm
The Covenant adults (CAMT-Covenant adult mission team) have journeyed on mission trips for the past 5 years . These mission trips ranged from Jean Webster’s kitchen in Atlantic City, to cooking meals for youth in W. Va and Kentucky on CE mission trips, to journeying to Reynosa, Mexico with Faith Ministries there, to teach sewing, assist with odds and ends, etc. Currently, the adults most interested in mission trips are in their late 50’s to early 70’s. This group is looking for other mission sites and trip possibilities, possibly international as well. They are interested in exploring trips that are primarily not construction trips. We are hoping to get some new ideas or contacts to discuss possibilities . Eventually, we would hope to invite key individuals to present ideas to the Covenant adult mission team and our session mission committee. Send your ideas to Jim Moyer - jmoyer@covenantfrazer.org or phone him at: 610.764.3777! Thanks!
First Presbyterian Church of West Chester to host Walk Thru the Bible: The New Testament. In less than six hours, you will become familiar with the key people, places and events in the New Testament. This special seminar, at First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, will rekindle your desire to read the Bible and pray daily. The seminars (one for Grades 1-4 and one for Grades 5-Adult), both take place from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, and 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Childcare is free, and an optional light dinner is available at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The cost is $15 per person for the seminar with advance registration; $18 that day. Families of 5 or more are $60. Visit www.firstpreswc.com/register or call 610-696-0554 to register.
Help a refugee in Lancaster through iHope - Lancaster International Homes of Hope in Lancaster, Pa is committed to develop a holistic approach to integrate refugees into our community. Our vision is to provide a network of transitional living homes (3-5 month stay) to help welcome refugees into our city and communities of faith. International Homes of Hope are maintained and managed by local churches through the direction of a steering committee. Churches covenant together to: locate homes to use; cover the costs of utilities, furnishings, and upkeep of each home; pay for the caseworks services for each home; provide teams to repair and clean the homes; provide mentors to assist families living in the homes (training provided); and pray for God to use us greatly to provide the hospitality of Jesus Christ. iHope Lancaster: The Role of Our Churches International Homes of Hope are maintained and managed by local churches through the direction of a steering committee. Churches covenant together to: Locate homes to use (agreements stipulate the terms of usage, property insurance is covered by the property owner); Cover the costs of utilities, furnishings, and upkeep of each home (approximately $7000/yr); Pay for the caseworks services for each home ($1,800 yr.); Provide teams to repair and clean the homes; Provide mentors to assist families living in the homes (training required); Pray for God to use us greatly to provide the hospitality of Jesus Christ. If you or your church is interested in this exciting mission project, contact: Don Hackett at don@fpclanc.org or (717) 394.6854 x302 |
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!
Hold Kathy Bartels and her family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of her mother on Monday, April 21st.
Our prayers go out to the Rev Robert D. Argie family. Maybelle Argie joined the church triumphant on Monday April 21st. She and her husband (Rev Robert Argie) were retired in Knoxville, TN. Rev. Argie served the Round Hill and Hopewell churches from 1966 to 1977. You are invited to a memorial service on Sunday April 27th at 4pm at Round Hill Presbyterian Church.
FREE: Risograph machine with ink and masters supplies. May need some maintenance. The Risograph is good for run lengths that are too long for a copier and too short to be efficient for offset. It is inexpensive to operate and uses less energy than copiers. Will need to be picked up. Call the Presbytery Office 717-392-4035 if you are interested.
Second Presbyterian Church in Oxford proudly presents an evening of theatre. Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun on Saturday, May 3rd at 6:30pm. $30 Donation. Proceeds benefit Annual Scholarship and Community Outreach Programs. Meet the cast at the dessert social following the event. For ticket information call 610-742-2515
Union Presbyterian Church is hosting a praise concert on Saturday, May 10th at 7pm! This will be an excellent time of worship. It is a time for brothers and sisters in Christ to lift our hands and give God the glory. Please come and allow the Holy Spirit to move
From the Lancaster Seminary workshop on Starting Tomorrow’s Churches Today, I picked up a few helpful web resources: Try this U.S. Census Bureau one for your zip code: http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en
The Pew Forum has just published a major update of the U.S. Religious Landscape Update, and you read the results at: http://religions.pewforum.org/reports
The United Church of Christ offers a 64 page Guidebook for Planting New Churches in the United Church of Christ at: http://www.ucc.org/evangelism/planting_brochure_pdfs/pnc-all.pdf
The UCC Vitality website, http://www.uccvitality.org has a link to a Nazarene produced demographic tool that has been adapted for them. Or, go directly there by going to: http://ext.nazarene.org/m3/scr/ucc.exe It is a very interesting site with lots of information about your own area. You can save it and download it in excel format.
Our brothers and sisters in the Christian Church [Disciples of Christ] have a wonderful new church website at: http://www.newchurchministry.org/resources/churchesstartingchurches.asp?nav=40 You can download their Churches Starting Churches manual in pdf format. It may spur you on to your own BIG vision about blessing the world with more faith communities!
LANCASTER NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER - MAY 1ST Long's Park at 6pm - details visit: http://www.lancasterndp.com
Rejuvenating Summer Worship! Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Presenter: Dr. Daryl Hollinger, Sponsored by the Continuing Education Department of Lancaster Theological Seminary. The seminar will be held at: St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 816 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603. The cost is $25 and checks may be made out to Lancaster Theological Seminary, 555 West James Street, Lancaster, PA 17603. Are you dreading the summer months? Does the thought of planning one more worship service leave you feeling drained? During the summer, worship can sometimes be lacking in inspiration, as folks take vacations and Bible schools exhaust our resources. But, our praise of God is never out of season! The uniqueness of this workshop is that you will have creative tools for worship based on the summer lectionary. Prayers, confessions, litanies, and music are designed with expansive language. Musical selections will be given for each Sunday, using a variety of resources. This workshop is for all pastors, church musicians, and lay leaders. You will find ways to include your congregation in singing, scripture reading, and praying even while your choirs take a break. Discover hidden talents in your parish as you praise God this summer!
Summer Youth Institute - for 11th and 12th graders! July 5 - 19, 2008! All participants receive a free scholarship! Go to: http://www.summeryouthinstitute.org for details.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION INFORMATION |
The Presbytery office has a 30X30’labyrinth available. To borrow it, call Kathy (717.392.4035). It is a great resource for your retreats or prayer time.
Faith in 3D:
Lancaster Theological Seminary
May 5 (Monday) J. Philip Newell, Celtic Christian writer-theologian, lectures on “The Christ of the Celts: Healing the Creation” at 11:00 a.m. in Santee Chapel.
Join the Lancaster Seminary for a Holy Adventure this summer! The two sessions of the LTS Summer Academy meet June 16-20 and July 7-11. In this note, we will highlight the courses and workshops for Week One (June 16-20). Participants may commute to campus or live on campus during Summer Academy sessions. Pastors receive a 50% scholarship. Tuition scholarship assistance is also available to laypersons. Scholarship assistance may be available for residential students as well. For more information and registration materials, consult the Lancaster Theological Seminary web site (www.lancasterseminary.edu) under “clergy,” “laypersons,” or “congregations” or contact Rikki Jones at rjones@lancasterseminary.edu or 717-290-8758. For scholarship assistance, please contact Rikki Jones. Please take note of the varied opportunities for continuing lay and clergy theological education as listed below.
Morning Classes (9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Death and Transformation Mirabai Starr LGBT History and Culture in the US 1968-2008 Jim Mitulski Hollywood Heroes and Christ Figures Helene Russell Preaching Old Testament Narratives Julia O’Brien
Workshops (3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.) - Yoga Sue D'heedene, Drumming Leo Hartshorn, Singing Our Faith Daryl Hollinger, Writing as a Spiritual Practice David Mellott
Evening Classes (7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.) Jesus the Healer Bruce Epperly Biblical Spiritual Formation Mona West Lives of the Saints Anne Thayer
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POSITIONS AVAILABLE |
Stewartstown Presbyterian Church announces an immediate opening for the position of Church Organist. Duties include playing for one service per week plus additional special services throughout the year. For full information regarding job description, terms, and salary, please contact our church office via phone (717-993-6278) or email (stpresby@verizon.net).
Employment Opportunity – Director of Children’s Education
Central Presbyterian Church in Downingtown, PA is seeking a Director of Children’s Education (part time, 26 – 28 hours per week.) The Director is responsible
for the coordination and oversight of children’s education from birth through high school. Major duties include recruiting, equipping and training of teachers/assistants ministering Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings plus curriculum selection and evaluation. Minimum requirements are an Associates degree
and/or a minimum of 2 years experience in a Children Ministries or Education position.
Mail resumes to:
Director of Children’s Education Search Committee,
Central Presbyterian Church
100 Uwchlan Ave.
Downingtown, PA 19335.
The York County Council of Churches is searching for a new Executive Director! Deadline for receiving resumes is April 30, 2008. Questions - Call the Rev Patrick J. Rooney, President of the Board at 717.854.5589 or pastorrooney@christlutheranyork.com The Council's web site is: http://www.yccchurches.org or ycccoffice@yccchurches.org
Director of Youth Ministries The First Presbyterian Church, York, PA(fpcyork.org) is seeking an individual for a 29 hours/week position. The schedule is flexible. The salary range is $25,000 to 29,500 with no insurance benefits, but eligible for participation in the retirement plan after one year. Director will lead and oversee middle school & senior high youth fellowship programs. Youth work experience is preferred. Deadline is May 15, others will be considered if the position is not yet filled. Please send resumes to fpckathy@hotmail.com or mail to 225 East Market Street, York PA 17403.
Full Time Youth Pastor Position: A Biblically based, evangelical Lancaster County Church with a thriving and growing youth ministry seeks a Biblically centered, spiritually alive full-time Youth Pastor. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and experience in Youth Ministry or related field is desired. Duties include directing youth and young adult ministries. Youth Pastor is also expected to contribute administrative and pastoral support. Forward resume to bellevue@epix.net or Bellevue Presbyterian Church, 810 Newport Ave, Gap PA 17527. Contact person: Linda Perella, phone 717.442.4077, fax 717.442.4622.
Wayside Presbyterian Church has an immediate need to secure an interim musical accompanist to play for worship while they determine a long term position description. Wayside does not have an organ; it's a Kurzweil keyboard instrument with much flexibility. The interim period could be 3-6 months. Compensation would be determined based on the number of hours we would negotiate. For more information on this position, call Dick Regensburger at 717.285.2648 or email: regensburgerdn@tds.net
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:
Saturday, April 26 - Synod PJC Training at the Inn at Chester Springs in Downingtown from 10am till 3pm; Spring Clean Up Day - at Camp Donegal from 8am - 1pm
Saturday, May 3 - Golf Outing at Tanglewood for Camp Donegal endowments
Sunday, May 4 - Installation of the Rev Carletta Curley at Slate Ridge at 3pm (Installed as pastor of Slateville and Slate Ridge)
Monday, May 5 - Committee on Preparation for Ministry meets at 1pm at Highland
Tuesday, May 6 - New Church Development meets at 1:30pm at Resurrection Chapel on 426 S. Queen Street in Lancaster, Vitalization Division meets at 1:30pm at the presbytery office, Outreach Dept meets at 7:15pm at the presbytery office.
Thursday, May 8 - Endowment Creation and Essentials workshop at 10am - 1pm at Bellevue Presbyterian Church in Gap. Pre-registration is required for this by emailing kathy@donegalpby.com or calling 717.392.4035.
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If you have a good idea, I'd love to share it in this eNews letter. Send it to me via: cwgross@gmail.com Thank-You Very Much! |
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