Missouri Union Presbytery

R. B. Turpin, continues to make progress in his recovery. Doctors, hospital staff, and the Turpin family are meeting Friday, May 30, to organize and plan the support services that will provide continued therapy when R.B. returns home to Bowling Green. The timing of his move back home depends on scheduling this help. Please continue to pray, that together, they can discern what's best, and readily make good plans that will continue his rehabiliation. R.B. is up and walking better, but needs someone with him.

The Turpin Family (and friends all throughout the Presbytery) are grateful to God for R.B.'s progress in recovery and the care he has received at St. Luke's in Chesterfield. Please remain steadfast in praying that God's Strength, Mercy and Grace will be evident each day, and that others will recognize the Lord's goodness.

On Sunday, May 4, 2008 TWELVE volunteers from Covenant Presbyterian Church of Marshall, Missouri arrived at Olive Tree Volunteer Village to give of their time, talent and energy in the on-going recovery effort of rebuilding New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Read more »

Terry Kukuk (Pastor FPC Mexico) and Brad Sheppard (Chaplain Westminster College) report that their son Jadon's recent surgery has been very successful. They are thankful to God for the outcome of this operation. A second (and hopefully final) surgery to complete the process of repairing Jadon's cleft lip and palate will be scheduled in 2-4 months. Please remember Jadon and his parents in your prayers.

MUP Disaster Assistance Team will meet at Old Auxvasse-Nine Mile Church TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 3:00 PM and  JULY 15, 10:00 AM. To join the work and ministry of this Mission Team or tell your congregation more, contact Kathy Montgomery at jomontgomery@gmail.com or (573)814-1023.  Put Christ’s care into action!

Registrations are rolling in for the 2008 Camping season! Make sure ALL Kids and Youth from your church (along with their friends and neighbors) hear about the awesome outdoor activities, fantastic friendships and faith adventure of following Christ–all included in a week at Covenant Point! Register now–don’t miss your chance!

DID YOU KNOW? Campers can bring a buddy to Covenant Point! If a camper from your congregation brings a friend who doesn’t attend church to camp with him/her, the friend’s camp cost is 50% off. (Newcomers only, please). Remember: partial or full camp scholarships are available from the Weller Scholarship Fund. Contact your Pastor, Camp Director, Mike Lewton 573/301-9117 or the Presbytery office 1-800-635-3178 to find out more.  Looking forward to seeing YOU at Covenant Point!

2008 CAMP SCHEDULE
ELEMENTARY ADVENTURE June 16 – 20 $250/week  Please Register for July 21-25 session instead
MID-HIGH CAMP June 23 – 27 David Jones $250/week Please Register for July 28-Aug 1 session instead
SR HIGH CAMP Jun 30 – Jul 2 Led

MOM, DAD and ME July 11 – 13 Led by Ann Bouchard $90 per person
ELEMENTARY ADVENTURE July 21 – 25 Led by Larry Wheeler & Chris Clark $250/wk
MID-HIGH CAMP Jul 28 – Aug 1  Led by Debbie Roath & Mike McCormack $250/week

MUP FAMILY WEEKEND Sept 26 – 28 Led by David Henry  Cost: maximum of $60 per family — What a deal!
3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT Oct 24 – 26 Led by Chriss Wheeler & Anne Schneider Cost: to be announced

Questions: Call the Presbytery office at 635-9221 or 1-800-635-3178 or Camp Director, Mike Lewton at (573)301-9117, m.lewton@earthlink.net

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“Stewardship of Self”, the Board’s comprehensive effort to help Plan members improve self care, was a primary focus of the 2008 Regional Benefits Consultations (RBCs). The workshops not only demonstrated the shared responsibility that Stewardship of Self represents, but used tools like a health-related quiz and pledge forms to reinforce the goal of enriching all aspects of one’s life: spiritual, vocational, health, and financial. The Board encourages every member to make a commitment to self care. “Stewardship of Self” serves as an ongoing reminder to use the Board’s benefits, programs, and services effectively for the benefit of the entire Presbyterian Church community. Stewardship of Self was introduced by Pat Haines, senior vice president of benefits, Karen Babik, director of communications, public relations, marketing, and education, and Cindy Beach, director of member education. An annual forum for updates and feedback on Board benefits and programs, the RBCs provided an ideal opportunity to share this concept and explain its future directions.

The Board of Pensions' 2007 Annual Report is now available. Go to Pensions.org or call Member Services at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN) to obtain a copy. Copies also will be mailed to churches and employing organizations later this month. The 2007 Annual Report provides a window on the work we do at the Board of Pensions to support our clergy, other church workers, and their dependents who participate in the Benefits Plan. It is recommended reading for anyone who is covered by the Benefits Plan of the PC(USA) or its related programs.

(This post remains up to encourage planning for annual events. MUP clergy are encouraged to contact the presbytery office and learn more about grants available for financial support of contnuing education.) 2008 SYNOD SCHOOL

The annual Synod of Lakes and Prairies Synod School is scheduled for July 27 to August 1 at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. The 2008 theme is “Coloring Outside the Lines”. The school is a learning and personal enrichment experience for people of all ages. The week is designed for laity and clergy, individuals and families. Classes and activities are available for adults, youth, and children.

Visit www.lakesandprairies.org for additional information, brochure, catalog of classes, etc.

See “Disaster Assistance” Category (to the right on this page)

All those interested in participating in the work of the Criminal Justice Mission Team for MUP are invited to attend a meeting at Trinity Presbyterian, 1600 W. Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203 at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 10. For more information about this mission team or area of ministry in the Presbytery, please contact Bess Gamm at (573) 324-3843 or bagamm@daffron.net. For direction to the church call 573-445-4469 during business hours.