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Greetings from Joan Erickson at GA Friday, July 9, 2010

Jesus is the head of the church. Yes, you already know this, but the commissioners of General Assembly brought that once again to our attention. Included in our study to prepare for presbytery’s consideration of amendments to our constitution is this amendment to raise standards for ordination not only to recognize the Lordship of Jesus, but it also offers the expectation that the church JOYFULLY submit to that Lordship. Wow – I know from the Vision Statement of the presbytery that joyfully responding to the call by the power of the Holy Spirit and the love of God through Jesus Christ is what we like. The proposed amendment wording is: “Standards for ordination service reflect the church’s desire to submit joyfully to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life (G-1.0000). The governing body responsible for ordination and / or installation (G-14.0240; G-14.0450) shall examine each candidate’s calling, gifts, preparation, and suitability for the responsibilities of office. The examination shall include, but not be limited to, a determination of the candidates’ ability and commitment to fulfill all requirements as expressed in the constitutional questions for ordination and installation (W-1.4003). Governing bodies shall be guided by Scripture and the confessions in applying standards to individual candidates.”

Your MUP commissioners, Julie Leverenz and Ron Roberts and YAAD (Young Adult Advisory Delegate) Jen Schildmeyer are steeped in prayer and discernment as they seek God’s guidance to fulfill their call to be part of the collective prophetic voice of our denomination.

Together in God’s Grace,    Joan   


Great Times at Camp Covenant Point

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MUP group at Youth Triennium July 19-24, 2010

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


Greetings from Joan Erickson at General Assembly 7/8/10

Good morning from General Assembly. I am starting my second day as your Missouri Union General Presbyter. Yesterday the assembly transitioned from committee work back to gathering all together. Lifting up God’s love for us and our love for each other were highlights. Read more »


Preparations for Horizons Study of Revelation

Sat, June 26–Presbyterian Women from churches in Synod of Mid-America spent a delightful and inspiring 5 hours with Rev. Louise Lawson Johnson preparing for the 2010-2011 Horizons Bible Study of Revelation.  ”Journeys Through Revelation: Apocalyptic Hope for Today”  written by Rev. Barbara Rossing, professor of New Testament at Luthrean School of Theology in Chicago, offers new insights into a part of Scripture often misunderstood and misused by Christians and others.  Read more »


Missouri Union-Hungarian Partnership Update

 

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Hear about MUP 2010 Mission Trip to Hungary and Ukraine 

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MUP “Peru Crew” Another Awesome Year!

Mission/Work Trip to the Peruvian Amazon-Another great success! Pastor Dave Henry (FPC Jeff City) others from Jeff City and Bethel-Salem PC in Morrison left for Iquitos, Peru June 11. The team returned June 20, and would love to share about their visit/mission with your church or group . Contact Dave at dhenry@fpcjcmo.org or 573/636-2149.  Read more »


Social Networking for Churches Jul 26-29, 2010 at CTS

This event is designed to help conference participants explore, plan, launch, and maintain social networking media such as Facebook, ConstantContact, Twitter, blogs, YouStream, Skype, Flickr, and podcasts. Participants will learn how to choose from the huge array of social networking options, based on their particular ministries.  There are workshops for beginners and as well as those more familiar with social networking.  Read more »


PDA Haiti Update

April 15, 2010 update: More than $2.8 million has been donated to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance “Haiti” account.  Your help has made possible 15 water and food distribution stations, distribution of 20,000 tents, and provides other needed services and supplies.  Thank you for your generous support.

January-Help people in Haiti injured by the Jan 12, 2010 earthquake. Continue to pray that God provide for their needs, asking  how you can help. Go to the Presbyterian Church website:  www.pcusa.org  (See under Links, above).  PCUSA site has links for PDA updates and allows you to make a direct gift for Haiti Earthquake Recovery. (If you mail a check indicate a/c # DR000064).  Put your faith into action! Read more »


Welcome, Rev. Alex Wales – 3/20/2010 Presbytery Mtg

Moderator, Julie Leverenz and COM Moderator, Mary Ellen Waychoff welcome Rev. Alex Wales to Missouri Union Presbytery as the Interim Pastor at Broadway PC in Sedalia