Furman University's Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship hosted a cultural life program recently which featured Dr. Maqsood Kamil, a professor of systematic theology and Executive Secretary of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan. Dr. Kamil spoke on "Pakistan and the Life and Witness of Christians in a Muslim Culture." Mr. Mazen Abushanab, President of the Greenville Islamic Society, also spoke about the life and witness of Muslims in a Christian culture in the United States. Dr. Kamil traveled to the U.S. as part of an Interfaith Listening Project, a program of the PC(USA) Interfaith and Ecumenical Relations office. The Eastminster Presbyterian Church co-sponsored this effort with the presbytery Mission Team. (Pictured left to right are Eastminster Elder Armin Meyer, PWF interim campus minister Rev. Andy Casto-Waters, Dr. Kamil, Mr. Abushanab, and Eastminster co-pastors Rev. Tandy Taylor and Rev. David Taylor.)

 

Welcome to AJ Ochart and his wife Louise  in their move to the Greenville area as AJ begins his ministry as Associate Pastor for Youth at Trinity Church in Travelers Rest.

 

Please remember the Rev. Julie Meredith in your prayers. Julie's mother passed away on March 5, and funeral services will be on March 7 at First Church Spartanburg. Julie is Director of Volunteer Services at Safe Harbor. You can remember Julie at 129 Buist Ave., Greenville, SC 29609.

 

Condolences are extended to the family of Phil Southerland who passed away this past week. Phil was an Elder at Fourth Presbyterian Church and at one time served as Treasurer for Foothills Presbytery.

 

The Rev. Beth Hoskins, First Church Woodruff, will enter the hospital Monday, March 8, for surgery. Please keep Beth in your prayers.

 

The Rev, Phil Tom, Associate for Small Church and Community Ministry in Louisville, will be at Foothills Presbytery office on Saturday, March 14, to meet with pastors of small churches in the presbytery. Phil has a heart for small church ministry and has knowledge of opportunities and resources for smaller congregations. If you are pastor of a small church and would be interested in attending this event, please email either George Wilkes or Sandy Sharpe to make a reservation. Meeting will begin at 11:00. There will be a cookout for lunch. A voluntary gift of $5 for the meal is requested. This event should end no later than 2:00 - please be sure to make a reservation for lunch. 

 

 

JOB OPPORTUNITY - St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Taylors has an opening for an organist/pianist. Job responsibilities would include practice on Wednesday evenings, church service on Sundays and several special services during the year. The church has a two manual Allen organ and a baby grand piano. Interested persons should contact Ray Whitehead, Director of Choirs.

 

Seeking Employment Workshop - First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg will offer a free workshop on seeking employment Saturday, March 14, from 9am - 12 pm. This workshop is open to the community and is part of a broad effort by area churches to offer support through the current economic crisis. To get more information about this workshop, click here. 

 

Music at Montreat - Church choirs are invited to apply to provide music for worship services at Montreat this summer. The application and more information about the program are available online. 

 

Montreat 2009 Conference Schedule - For all pastors, educators and lay leaders, Montreat wants to serve you. They offer a variety of conferences and retreats for church professionals and lay leaders. Plan rest, renewal and continued education this summer at Montreat. Check out the following events here. 

 

Young Adult Eco-Stewards Sought - Applications are being sought for the Eco-Stewards program of the Presbyterian Conservation Corps (PCC), a Christian community responding to God's call through applied eco-stewardship. The PPC is looking for Eco-Steward applicants from ages 18-24 years old who demonstrate interest in church, camp, and environmental concerns. Application deadline is May 1, 2009. For more information, click here.