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MUP Feb 9 Meetings Re-scheduled for Feb 16

Published February 8th, 2010
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in News for Church Leaders, News--General Interest, Presbytery News

Presbytery Meetings scheduled for Tuesday, Feb 9, 2010 have been postponed until Tuesday, Feb 16.  The Special Called Meeting of the Presbytery of Missouri Union (to consider an overture to General Assembly from Big Creek Presbyterian-Hannibal) will convene at 9:30 AM at Trinity Presbyterian in Columbia.  The Council meeting will begin immediately after the Presbytery meeting.  The Mission Teams Committee meeting previously scheduled for 8:30 AM in the Library at Trinity PC-Columbia is also postponed until Tuesday, Feb 16.  All meetings will be held where originally planned with the same starting times.  Please contact the MUP office with questions or to be excused.  Thank you.

2010 IRS Mileage Rate

Published January 26th, 2010
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in News for Church Leaders, Presbytery News

Effective January 1, 2010 the mileage reimbursement rate paid by Missouri Union Presbytery will be $0.44/mile, as approved by Presbytery on Oct. 31, 2009.  Actual IRS mileage reimbursement rate for 2010 is $0.50/mile. The mileage reimbursement paid to individual pastors depends upon your terms of call for the current year.  An individual donating mileage for church work (or other charitable organizations) is allowed $0.14/mile for IRS purposes.  Go to www.irs.gov for more information.

Prayers for Selma Williams

Published January 25th, 2010
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in PRAYER REQUESTS, Presbytery News

Jan. 25-Update – Rev. Jim Williams was thrilled to report that Selma is back home and is recouperating but indicated that cards would still be appreciated.  Jim and Selma will celebrate their 46 wedding anniversary on Monday, May 1.   

Prayers are requested for Selma Williams, wife of Rev.  Jim Williams (HR). Selma underwent surgery for colon cancer on Jan 13.  Jim reports that Selma received emergency treatment for anemia last weekend and more information will be available within a couple days.  Jim has had assistance at home. Both Jim and Selma are grateful for your prayers and care.

2010 MUP Hungarian Trip

Published January 23rd, 2010
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in A-Hungarian Church Partnership, Events & Celebrations, News for Church Leaders, Presbytery News

Hungarian Mission Trip Planned–the Hungary-Ukraine Mission Team of Missouri Union Presbytery is planning a mission trip during late May-early June 2010.  This trip marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership between the Cistibiscan Church District of the Hungarian Reformed Church and Missouri Union Presbytery. See for yourself this wonderful mission partnership! Continue reading this post…

Help for Haiti

Published January 21st, 2010
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Disaster Assistance & Response, Presbytery News

You can help people in Haiti devastated by the Jan 12, 2010 earthquake. Take a moment to pray that God provide for their needs, asking  how we can be of help. Go to the Presbyterian Church website:  www.pcusa.org  (listed under Links–to right, above).  The PCUSA homepage offers a prayer that God will bring wholeness from this terrible tragedy.  The site features links for updates from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and where you can make a gift for Haiti Earthquake Recovery (designate your check with account # DR000064).  Put your faith into action! Continue reading this post…