Missouri Union Presbytery

SIGN UP NOW FOR A TRIP THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE WORLD!  FPC, Jeff City is sponsoring a Mission/Work Trip to the Amazon region of Peru on July 24 through Aug 1, 2009.  Registration deadline (with $200 deposit) is due by Jan 31, 2009.  Read more »

Friday Sept 26, participants from MUP and three other presbyteries of the Synod of Mid-America gathered at Heartland Center for a workshop to learn about a new curriculum being written for small membership churches.  This curriculum combines traditional teaching methods used by most of our small membership churches, the workshop rotation model of CE, and consideration of multiples intelligences for learning.  Read more »

Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) invites all of it’s “professional” members (those responsible for a music program, directing a choir or instrument ensemble), their pastors and worship committee members to join them at this gathering Febraury 5-8, 2009. University Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas is the site of this conference designed to deepen their partnership in the ministry of worship while exploring worship as “disciple making.” (Non-PAM members are welcome.)

For complete information, go to www.presbymusic.org/confprofessional.htm

Come join with other Presbyterian Women in Cluster 3 of the Presbytery for a Fall Gathering and Workshops Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Curryville Presbyterian.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

 9:00     Registration, Fellowship and Refreshments

10:00    Welcome

10:15    Overview of “Jubilee” Luke’s Gospel for the Poor,

             the 2008-09 Horizon’s Bible Study

11:00    Break

11:15    Show & Tell about Presbyterian Women Mission Activities/Projects

 Share a “Minute for Mission” Bring samples and ideas!

12:00    Lunch             Cost: $5

 1:00     “What’s new at Stubbins?”

 1:45     Break

 2:00     Worship – Offering to go to Stubbins Youth Home in Moberly, MO

Please RSVP by October 1, 2008 to Cluster Leaders:

Mary Waddell mwaddell@socket.net

573/324-5678

16782 Highway U

Curryville, MO 63339   or

Dorothy Chilson

573/324-3906

PO Box 124

Curryville, MO 63339

Curryville Presbyterian Church is on Highway 54, 200 East Main Street in Curryville, MO 63339.

Cluster Leaders Allegra Harrison and Kay Metcalf have scheduled Fall Workshops for Saturday, Sept 27 at First Presbyterian Jefferson City for ALL Presbyterian Women in Missouri Union, especially those in Cluster 4 churches.  Two workshops are planned, with all attendees being able to participate in both.  Registration 9:00 a.m.  Workshops 9:30 to 1:00 (concludes with lunch) Cost of Lunch is $5.

Kay Metcalf will present teaching suggestions and overview of 2008-09 Horizons Bible Study–JUBILEE (the Gospel of Luke). Kay recently attended a workshop conducted by Dale Lindsay Morgan, who authored this study, and she has exciting ideas to share!

Fern Lemasters will discuss Advance Directives for Health Issues.  This workshop is especially helpful for those making end-of-life decisions, either for themselves or a loved one.  The time to consider what one wants regarding later years healthcare is before a medical crisis.

Other topics will include July 2009 Churchwide Gathering and computer awareness.

 Registrations/Questions call Kay Metcalf kaymetcalf@hotmail.com and 573/239-1870 or 573/445-1159 or Allegra Harrison 573/690-2169

Presbyterian Women of Missouri Union are invited to attend Fall Workshops at Longwood Prebyterian Church in Marshall on Thursday, Spetember 25. Women at churches in Cluster 1 are espcially encouraged to be part of the training, fellowship and worship with others in their area. Cluster Leaders Sharon Greer and Betty Romig are planning a worthwhile and enjoyable day. Call or email Sharon at 660/879-4465 or jrgreer@iland.net with questions or for more information.

Longwood Presbyterian is at 12340 Longwood Road, Marshall 65340

• 3,266 clean-up buckets to Louisiana and Texas
• 11,420 hygiene kits to Louisiana and Texas
• 5,000 hygiene kits to Haiti
• 5,000 school kits to Haiti
• 864 baby kits to Louisiana

Especially needed at this time are clean-up buckets to re-supply the warehouse at Ferncliff Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center.  Ferncliff will continue to  provide clean-up buckets to families in Texas and Louisiana as they recover from hurricanes Gustav and Ike. Go to http://pcusa.org/pda/help/goh.htm to find out how to assemble kits or make a monetary donation to purchase supplies for kits.

Items for Emergency Clean-Up Buckets

• 1 five-gallon bucket with sealable lid*
• 5 scouring pads
• 7 sponges, assorted sizes
• 1 scrub brush
• 18 clean towels (reusable, like Easy Wipes)
• 1 box dry-laundry detergent 50-78 oz.
• 1 bottle liquid concentrated household cleaner (i.e. Lysol) 12 oz.
• 1 bottle liquid antibacterial dish detergent (e.g. Dawn) 25 oz.
• Clothes line, two 50 ft or one 100 ft
• 50 clothes pins
• 5 dust masks
• 2 pair latex gloves
• 1 pair heavy-duty work gloves
• 1 box heavy-duty trash bags, 22-27 count (33-45 gallon)
• 1 bottle insect repellant (drops or lotion, no aerosol) 6-14 oz.

Please purchase all liquids in plastic bottles. Send only new, unopened materials. Make sure lids are tightly closed. Put all items in the plastic bucket, making sure they are packed securely to avoid damage during shipment. Seal closed with lid. These kits enable people to begin cleaning up after a disaster in the United States.        Value $45            $3/kit requested shipping donation

* These must be heavy-duty plastic buckets with lids–the type in which you purchase 5 gallons of paint.

Creative, Caring Practices in Rural Ministry Settings
October 6-8, 2008
St. Paul School of Theology
5123 Truman Road, Kansas City, MO

Learning will focus around:

How to address the Challenges of rural poverty

How to expand the reach of rural congregations

How to care for immigrants

Keynote addresses include: How the Congregation Builds Assets in Practicing Care and Addressing the Challenges of Rural Poverty. The cost: $130; check payable to Saint Paul School of Theology. One CEU is an additional $15.00. For more information contact:
Audrey Williams
institute@spst.edu
816 245-4815
5123 East Truman Road