Missouri Union Presbytery

Annual Gathered Meeting of Presbyterian Women in Missouri Union was held at First Presbyterian, Mexico on Thurs, April 23 (9:30 to 3:00).  Over 60 Presbyterian Women gathered with friends from across the Presbytery to attend an exciting day of worship, a celebration of PW history, and the joy of fellowship.  Highlights were a delicious luncheon prepared by women at First-Mexico, a presentation by CLP Judy King and Elder Bess Gamm about the Criminal Justice ministry of Presbytery, the collection of 10 large boxes of CWS Health Kits for the Festival of Sharing and an insoiring sermon by Rev. Terry Kukuk.  Read more »

Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of General Assembly for the Presbyterian Church (USA), visited Presbyterians in Missouri Union Presbytery the weekend of April 24-27. Rev. Reyes-Chow preached on the question “Do We Have Faith to Dream?” at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia on Sunday, April 26, 2009.  Just as God asked Abraham and Sarah to sustain their faith while God made possible “birthing something new,” so God is at work in our lives, challenging us as Reformed Christians to be faithful, obedient and more creative and risk-taking than we can imagine,  Read more »

Storms, Tonadoes and Wildfires Over the past several weeks, severe storms and tornadoes have ravaged parts of the United States, particularly across the South, where several people have been killed and homes damaged or destroyed. In addition, wildfires in Texas, Oklahoma and South Carolina have destroyed or damaged some 170 homes. PDA has been in contact with all areas affected to offer financial support from One Great Hour of Sharing and spiritual support by the presence of NRT members who as experienced disaster responders, can also share their knowledge of response. Read more »

Rev. Charles Fugate (HR), former pastor of Auxvasse Presbyterian Church and a member of Missouri Union Presbytery, passed away March 31, 2009.  Please keep his family in your prayers. Charles and his wife, Arlene, moved to Spring, TX, in late 2008 to be closer to two sons and 3 grandchildren.   Read more »

Martha Grace Reese, author of the bestseller, Unbinding the Gospel, presented a discussion and prayer time on Saturday, April 25 following the Spring meeting of the Synod of Mid-America. Participants from across the Synod heard from Rev. Bill Briley, Pastor of First Christian Church of Lees Summit, about the way prayer and faith sharing have transformed ministry and lives at his church.   Read more »

A seminar entitled: Legislative Insight: How Government Works was presented by the Church & Society Mission Team on Tuesday, April 21 at First Presbyterian, Jefferson City, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Seminar included excellent presentations by Mission Team members, Debby Howland, Ray Schneider, Brian Long and Rev. Rudy Beard. The Church & Society Mission Team seeks to influence govenment policy for action that protects and cares for the vulnerable in our communities, Missouri and the nation. Learn more about their work at www.fpcjcmo.org/society_mission/index.php  Click below to read or print the most recent Pastoral Letter from Church & Society Mission Team

  Church & Society Jan 2009 Letter (22.0 KiB, 177 hits)

Pray and give thanks for National Response Team members
As we enter Holy Week and meditate upon both the glory and the passion of Christ, PDA asks that you offer prayers for disaster survivors and prayers and thanksgiving for those ministering to them. This week, volunteer members of the National Response Team are witnessing to the healing love of Christ in Binghamton, New York, and in Fargo, North Dakota. Read more »