Effective January 1, 2010 the mileage reimbursement rate paid by Missouri Union Presbytery will be $0.44/mile, as approved by Presbytery on Oct. 31, 2009.  Actual IRS mileage reimbursement rate for 2010 is $0.50/mile. The mileage reimbursement paid to individual pastors depends upon your terms of call for the current year.  An individual donating mileage for church work (or other charitable organizations) is [...]

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Jan. 25-Update – Rev. Jim Williams was thrilled to report that Selma is back home and is recouperating but indicated that cards would still be appreciated.  Jim and Selma will celebrate their 46 wedding anniversary on Monday, May 1.   
Prayers are requested for Selma Williams, wife of Rev.  Jim Williams (HR). Selma underwent surgery for colon [...]

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Hungarian Mission Trip Planned–the Hungary-Ukraine Mission Team of Missouri Union Presbytery is planning a mission trip during late May-early June 2010.  This trip marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership between the Cistibiscan Church District of the Hungarian Reformed Church and Missouri Union Presbytery. See for yourself this wonderful mission partnership!

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You can help people in Haiti devastated by the Jan 12, 2010 earthquake. Take a moment to pray that God provide for their needs, asking  how we can be of help. Go to the Presbyterian Church website:  www.pcusa.org  (listed under Links–to right, above).  The PCUSA homepage offers a prayer that God will bring wholeness from this terrible tragedy.  The site features links for updates from Presbyterian [...]

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(Please see comments following this announcement.) Pastor Joe Trower passed away Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Jefferson City. Friends visited with him Sunday afternoon and shared readings from the Psalms. 

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Rev. Raymond “Rim” Massey was installed as pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Columbia on February 14, 1985.  A special worship service at 10:45 AM Sunday, Feb. 14 at Trinity will be recognized these 25 years of ministry and service.  A dinner in Rim’s honor will be held at 5:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church-Columbia. Please make reservations by calling 573-445-4469 [...]

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The Church & Society Mission Team meeting originally planned for Saturday, Jan 9, has been re-scheduled for Saturday, Jan 23 at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to explore ways that Presbyteries in Missouri can effectively cooperate in advocating for those in need during the 2010 Legislative session.  For more information about [...]

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This camp is for all ages!
Cost:  Priced per meal but will not exceed $60 per family.
The MUP Family Retreat Weekend is an opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy the mild September weather at beautiful Covenant Point.  Individuals, couples, or families are welcome.  Activities will include worship, Bible study, campfire, fishing, paddle boating, canoeing, [...]

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As part of a study group sponsored by General Assembly, Kyle and Christie Kittrell (First, Jeff City) visited South Africa and Malawi from February 22-March 7, 2008. The purpose of their trip was to see first-hand the realities for survivors and those with HIV/AIDS and learn how we can more effectively support the Church in Africa as their ministry. The [...]

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MUP PW Moderator, Karen Chamberlin had sugery for breast cancer today, Jan. 5.  Please keep her in your prayers.  Cards and letters of encouragement can be sent to her home.
Karen Chamberlin, 22450 Houstonia Rd., Houstonia, MO 65333

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