175th Anniversary at Big Creek PC

Published in July 21st, 2009

Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Events & Celebrations, News--General Interest

Members and Friends of Big Creek Presbyterian Church in Rensselaer, gathered on July 18 and 19 to celebrate God’s faithfulness throughout 175 years of worship, ministry, and mission. Saturday, July 18, the Church hosted a community ice cream social from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The high point of the celebration was worship at 11:00 AM on Sunday, July [...]

Agape House Vandalia

Published in July 8th, 2009

Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Criminal Justice Ministries

The 3,000th guest arrived at Agape House of Vandalia the end of May! Veronica of central Illinois had been staying at the house about once a month since Jan 2009, to visits a friend at the correctional center in Bowling Green. She emphasized that Agape House makes it possible for her to visit as frequently as she does [...]

2009@Covenant Point

Published in July 29th, 2009

Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Covenant Point Camp, Events & Celebrations

Come and see for yourself the excitement about what God’s doing at Camp Covenant Point in Missouri Union! (Missouri Union Events Highlighted-For complete information about Covenant Point, go to Site Map above and scroll to Covenant Point Camp pages.) Call 573-301-9117 or 1-800-635-3178 to schedule your event or register for a MUP sponsored event. Currently these dates & [...]

Columbia Seminary’s Group Study Grants

Published in July 20th, 2009

Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Continuing Education

Columbia Seminary Offers Group Study Grants for Clergy & Church Professionals Group applications are being accepted thru Sept 28, 2009 for Columbia Theological Seminary’s S3 (Sabbath, Study and Service) Project. S3 offers small, self-selected groups of clergy and church professionals the opportunity to design and participate in learning projects that strengthen their practice of ministry. Groups receive $500 per [...]

John Lersch–MUP SCE

Published in July 10th, 2009

Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in Church & Society, News for Church Leaders, News--General Interest

Rev. John Lersch, First Louisiana and Elmwood PC, received unanimous support to become the Stewardship of Creation Enabler (SCE) for Missouri Union Presbytery. As SCE John will work with congregations on environmental issues to educate, motivate, and facilitate action to protect God’s creation.

Longwood-Ice Cream Supper

Published in July 9th, 2009

Posted by Pat Roller in Events & Celebrations, News for Church Leaders

You’re Invited to an Ice Cream Supper at Longwood Presbyterian Church Sat, July 18, 2009. Begins at 4:00 p.m. They’ll be serving up hot dogs, home-made ice cream, pies, cakes and drinks–along with lots of Fellowship until they run out of ice cream!

Julie Phillips’ Father Dies

Published in July 4th, 2009

Posted by VickiSchildmeyer in News for Church Leaders, PRAYER REQUESTS

Please pray for Rev. Murray and Julie Phillips and their family. Julie’s father Patrick Flannigan died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2009 in Bismarck, ND. The Phillips’ are in ND now, and Murray will officiate at the graveside part of the service on Thursday, July 9. Since May 2008, both Julie’s parents and Murray’s mother have died. Your prayers are [...]