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150th Anniversary Bethel-Salem PC – Sunday, Sept 5, 2010

VickiSchildmeyer — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:15:15 +0000

The 150th Anniversary Celebration of Salem Presbyterian near Hope, MO (southeast of Linn) begins with worship at 10:30 AM on Sunday, Sept 5, 2010. Rev. Don Hilkerbaumer, who grew up in the congregation, will preach. The church is located at 103 County Rd 242, Morrison 65061. From US 50 going toward St. Louis, go left on Rt N south of Linn; Right on KK, left on County Road 241. December 8, 1860, the church was founded with assistance from Bethel PC in Bay. Now together these congregations are now one church with 2 worship centers, with a Morrison mailing address. German immigrants organized the congregations and many families continue in their tradition of dedicated service and mission. The Presbyterian Women’s group at Salem has been active for over 110 years and continues traditions of quilting and making apple butter to fund mission. For 43 years Pastor Joe Trower led the congregation and remembrances of his service and passion for mission will be part of activities on Sept 5. Mike Nolting (573/645-1705) is Clerk of Session.

Vacation Bible School around Missouri Union – African Connections

VickiSchildmeyer — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:36:18 +0000

Under the Baobab tree after a great VBS week for Macon County Larger Parish

Sharing the Gospel–A Road Trip for Giraffes–Yes, it really was Rev. Mary Ellen Waychoff driving a giraffe, an elephant, and other African animals to New Cambria July 13! DCE Marilyn Hofmann from FPC Jeff City loaned Jonathan Giraffe and other large animal cut outs to Macon County Parish for their VBS July 18-23 Thanks to the Dodson Family at FPC Jeff City for creating and sharing these wonderful gifts! 28 Children, 12 Youth helpers and numerous adults came together under the Baobab tree at New Cambria UCC. The Macon County VBS offering went to the Festival of Sharing. Themes were: Trust, Love, Follow, Care and Share. Next Stop for Baobab “critters” is First Presbyterian-Columbia July 26-30.

Baobab Blast at Range Line was great fun and exciting learning for 34 kids and helpers! Curriculum includes animals from Africa (like 2 giraffe sighted at the Church near Houstonia!) along with science activities, Bible stories, songs, crafts and snacks. Each month Range Line, Longwood, and Curryville churches support the African Immigrant Fellowship in Columbia. Range Line’s VBS offering went to the Agape African Fellowship in Columbia and Heifer International to buy goats for farmers in Haiti. Betty Lou (Dotson) Kriesel directed VBS at Range Line. Trinity-Columbia, First-Columbia, and Lake Church-Osage Beach also support Agape African Fellowship.More African connections . . . Kids, Youth and Adults at FPC Jefferson City’s Baobab Blast sent their VBS offering to the Mary Beza Clinic in Ethuleni, Malawi with their own Mission Team to Malawi! Hear how your contributions make a difference and provide basic needs in Malawi, contact Mission Team Leader Kyle Kittrell at kylemo@mchsi.com or 573-634-3662. Jeff City VBS Director was Melissa Rizner; Priscilla Ford led science.

Welcome to VBS at Range Line Presbyterian! Kids, Giraffes and Helpers--Everyone had a great week

MUP group at Youth Triennium July 19-24, 2010

VickiSchildmeyer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:32:36 +0000

SEE photos from 2010 Youth Triennium http://www.facebook.com/?sk=2361831622#!/photo.php?pid=4582540&id=59988132765 FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is the theme for this week’s Presbyterian Youth Triennium at at Purdue Univ in Indiana. 40 Youth and adult leaders from 9 different MUP churches arrived safely to learn, laugh, worship, wonder, share (and even sleep!) during this awesome gathering of Presbyterian Youth from around the US. The bus departed early Tues, July 20 after breakfast and a prayer at Camp and just before the rain! They return late Saturday, July 24. Please remember to pray for them, and ask about their experiences at PYT after they get back. Photos from 2007.

MUP Youth Delegates to 2007 Triennium

MUP Representatives at 2007 Youth Triennium

Youth Representatives from MUP

Missouri Union-Hungarian Partnership Update

VickiSchildmeyer — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:10:15 +0000

Roma children

Hear about MUP 2010 Mission Trip to Hungary and Ukraine

Missouri Union Presbytery’s mission trip to Hungary and Ukraine offered wonderful insights into the work our partners in faith are doing to share the gospel of God’s love. Members visited Reformed Church schools, partner churches, and Roma settlements where the church is actively involved in promoting Christian education. For more pictures visit www.flickr.com/photos/muphungary.

FPC Fulton’s 175th Anniversary Sunday, June 13, 2010

Angela Pool — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:00:51 +0000

First Presbyterian-Fulton will commenorate it’s 175th Anniversary Sunday, June 13, 2010. All are invited to join the congregation for this special day of worship celebrating God’s faithful provision and call to service. Luncheon follows worship at noon. Long time members and special guests will be recognized. Time capsule items will be dedicated. Contact church office for more information (573) 642-5541 or 1stpresfulton@sbcglobal.net

Brian Butler’s Retirement Jan. 17

VickiSchildmeyer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:15:17 +0000

First Presbyterian Church, Brookfield honored Brian Butler for 30 years of service as their pastor on Sunday, January 17, 2010. In addition to the church in Brookfield, Brian was also the installed pastor at Macon Presbyterian Church. This was an occasion for worship, followed by a fellowship dinner. Good wishes, wonderful memories and congratulations were received and shared in photos, letters and cards. Rev. Wally Landrum, Coates Street PC-Moberly brought and presented greetings and appreciation on behalf of Missouri Union Presbytery. Godspeed and many blessings to Brian and Natalia in the years ahead!

Pastor Joe Trower dies

VickiSchildmeyer — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:23:38 +0000

(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 Psalms. Joe’s son Steve, the hospital chaplain and Festival of Sharing Staff were with him when he entered the Church Triumphant. Rev. Wallis Landrum led a service of Witness to the Resurrection at First Presbyterian Church-Jefferson City at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 22. Visitation was at the church prior to worship.

The Rev. Joe Trower served Church World Service with great dedication for many years. He was Stated Clerk of Missouri Union Presbytery from 1976 to 1997. Joe is survived by four children, four gandchildren and the congregation of Bethel-Salem Presbyterian Church in Hope, MO (near Morrison), where he was pastor for 43 years. Memorials are suggested to Church World Service through the Festival of Sharing or mailed to CWS, 28606 Phillips St, Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515 and Heifer International, 1 World Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72202.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:26

Longwood Children Buy Goats

Pat Roller — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:22:58 +0000

The Longwood Church, Marshall organized a Sunday School in May, 2009 with two faithful children and JR Greer as their teacher. Since August they have taken on the project of purchasing a goat for Uganda through Heifer International (See www.heifer.org) The children brought their own money and raised enough to purchase one goat. At Longwood PC’s Lord’s Acre Sale, they sold soda to see if they could purchase another goat. As of Oct 11, they need only $13 more to purchase a second goat. They have thought about challenging the rest of the Presbytery churches with Sunday Schools to raise enough money to purchase a goat, rabbits, chicks, bees, etc… for each of their children who attend Sunday School. The entire Church and their pastor are proud of them and their dedication to helping in mission endeavors.

APCE “Oasis” Oct 2009

AnnBouchard — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:15:22 +0000

Note: There is a file embedded within this post, please visit this post to download the file.The 2009 Mid-Central APCE Conference “Oasis” scheduled for Oct 18-20, 2009 in Excelsior Springs is an opportunity for all those serving in educational ministry to be refreshed and envigorated in ministry. Register at www.churchresourcecenter.org Oasis Registration and Brochure above. For more information about Missouri Union’s participation, please contact Ann Bouchard annb@fpccolumbia.org Both Ann and Rev. Pat Roller, Tri-County Specialized Ministries in MUP and Moderator of the MUP CE Mission Team, are presenters.Learn from and interact with authors (and ordained ministers) Judith Todd and Valerie Isenhower. Along with top-notch leadership, participants have access to the amenities of The Elms Resort & Spa. Click below for registration form or contact: Malinda Spencer, Church Resource Center, Heartland Presbytery education@heartlandpby.org or 816-023-5486.

175th Anniversary at Big Creek PC

VickiSchildmeyer — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:01:50 +0000

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 19. After worship, everyone shared a carry-in dinner before enjoying a program of music and memories. For 175 years the church has been located at 49515 Big Creek Lane, Rensselaer, MO 63401 (8 miles west of Hannibal on Hwy 36, then 2 miles south on Route H.) You may contact Rev. PJ Southam at bigcreekchurch@thelifeline.net or 573-221-7347 for information about Big Creek Presbyterian.