Continuing Ed – CLPs

Published in July 24th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Continuing Education, News for Church Leaders, News--General Interest

Montreat Conference Center is offering an education event for Commissioned Lay Pastors and Lay Preachers on October 22-24, 2008.  For additional information, registration and scholarship materials visit http://www.montreat.org/ 

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Learning from the best

Published in July 17th, 2008
Posted by Pat Roller in Events & Celebrations, News--General Interest

The children who attended the Otterville Music Camp (all 13 of them) learned about whistling a tune from the International Whistling Champion (Mrs. Mary Francis Hernden) and about strings and percussion instruments from a former music teacher and current orchestra/band member (Mrs. Helen Coffelt).  They also had hands-on experiences with a violin, tuned bowls, trumpets, and [...]

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California Wildfires- PDA

Published in July 15th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Disaster Assistance & Response

More than 300 fires are burning in California.  The fires began on June 20, and at the peak there were 1,783 fires burning statewide.  A total of 520,000 acres have burned so far throughout California and that 67 structures have been destroyed.  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has been in contact with presbyteries in the Sierra [...]

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Interesting “HR” Facts

Published in July 15th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Board of Pensions

The average age of retired pastors is 75 with an age range from under age 50 to over 95.  There are currently 95 surviving retirees over age 95 and 348 between the ages of 91 and 95.  68% have been retired more than 10 years, 334% more than 15 years, 13% over 20 years, and 5% [...]

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Interim Executive Training

Published in July 15th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Continuing Education

The Synod of Mid-America and the Synod of Lincoln Trails will offer Interim Executive Training October 31- November 3, 2008 at the Mercy Center in Sts. Louis, MO.  To be eligible a participant must have completed at least 30 hours of basic interim training (Week I) prior to the beginning of interim executive training and [...]

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“Praying to San Jose”

Published in July 15th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in General Assembly

“The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation. This is the way our Savior God wants us to live.”
(1 [...]

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May 08 Church/Society

Published in July 15th, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Church & Society, Justice and Peacemaking

The Church & Society Mission Team continues to analyze the implications of proposed legislation, especially the PROPOSED 2009 STATE BUDGET. Their website-SEE LINK BELOW-informs Presbyterians and all others of the details and consequences of proposed and existing laws. For a complete update of all C&S Mission Team work at their website:
Go To C& S Mission [...]

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Ways to Help in Iowa

Published in July 3rd, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Disaster Assistance & Response

(Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) PDA is sending volunteer work teams from across the U.S. to help in Iowa. Iowa volunteer opportunities are available by contacting the following site coordinators:

Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area – Richard Tiegs–Volunteer Coordinator contact at Presbytery of East Iowa. Call 800-957-4389. Churches accepting overnight work teams are Westminster Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids, Christ Church in Cedar Rapids.
Christian Ed. [...]

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PDA update Iowa

Published in July 3rd, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Disaster Assistance & Response

Iowa Cleanup Needs Iowa residents are cleaning up after recent flooding.  You and your congregation or group can help. PDA has received a list of specific large items needed to help with cleanup efforts in Iowa.  The list is available at   <http://www.pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/midwestflooding-ia-equipmentneeded2008.htm>  Only the items on this list are requested at this time.
PDA Call Center is receiving calls from [...]

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Des Moines Presby Rpt

Published in July 3rd, 2008
Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Disaster Assistance & Response

REPORT from the Presbytery of Des Moines
You can help by…PRAYING FOR VICTIMS AND VOLUNTEERS 
PROVIDING–Cleanup Bucket Kits (Des Moines Presbytery will help distribute to where needed) “How to assemble and package Clean-up Buckets“ at www.pcusa.org/pda/help/cleanupkitsneeded.htm
Cleaning supplies needed by CROSS Ministries in Des Moines (bleach, buckets, floor cleaner, laundry soap, etc.) Contact Cottage Grove Avenue Presbyterian Church at 515-279-8877 or [...]

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