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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR THE STATED MEETING OF FOOTHILLS PRESBYTERY ON AUGUST 17. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD AT TRINITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN TRAVELERS REST AND WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 AM.
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Senior Ministry Materials
Check out www.autumnsaints.com to find materials that are relevant and interesting to people who are in the "autumn years" of their lives. Each study includes the study of Scripture with study questions, probing insightful questions, group discussion questions, group and individual activities, a bibliography of recommended reading on the topic and links to web resources. See some examples.
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Stewardship of Creation Enabler Connections Newsletter
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"Out of the believer's heart shall flow rivers of living water."
John 7:38
To learn details about the 219th General Assembly, click here.
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....until all are fed
There is still time to participate in a musical project that will benefit the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Bryan McFarland, hunger action advocate, is raising money to record "....until all are fed." He is hoping to raise $15,700, of which he will donate 10 percent of the production costs and 20 percent of its profits to the Presbyterian Hunger Program. To read the initial PNS story about ....until all are fed, click here. To pledge to the project, click here.
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 Welcome to the Presbyterian Church! This special issue of Presbyterians Today is a wonderful introduction and overview of all things Presbyterian. It is packed with valuable information in an easy to read format that will give readers a fast, reliable way to learn all about the Presbyterian Church. Because the cost is so low (as little as 85 cents a copy in bulk), your church can stock up and have a ready supply on hand to help you throughout the entire year - for new members classes or when a "new" Presbyterian joins your church. You are invited to place your order today. |
| FAITH POINT TO HOST SUMMER DAY CAMP JUNE 28 - JULY 2 |
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The AWESOME COUNSELORS FROM CAMP BUC are ready to lead children (3 year olds through fifth grade) in some amazing adventures on the Faith Point grounds. Activities will include a visit with wildlife, tracking turtles, exploring the garden, water fun, Bible stories, music, crafts, games and more. You can register for a full day camp (9:00 am to 4:00 pm) for $25 for the week or a partial day camp (9:00 am to 12:00 pm) for $15 for the week. Registration fee includes a t-shirt, water bottle, lunch, snacks and all the supplies needed for this adventure. Younger friends and siblings (2 years and under) are also welcome to join the camp at the FaithPoint house and they will have their own fun "camp" experience with plenty of rest in between. A Family Picnic will be held June 27 at 5:00 P.M to kick off this fun week of camp. Please register online and contact Katherine or Rob if you have any questions. FaithPoint House, part of the Faith Point Presbyterian New Church Development, is located at 1713 W. Georgia Road, Simpsonville, SC 29680. |
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GROWING CHRIST'S CHURCH DEEP AND WIDE | |
Congregations around the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are engaged in innovative outreach programs in order to "Grow Christ's Church Deep and Wide" - a churchwide emphasis adopted by the 218th General Assembly (2008) to help congregations grow through evangelism, discipleship, servanthood and diversity.
What better way or place to demonstrate how we can "grow Christ's Church" than during a week of Bible School. Many churches have already held their Bible Schools and others will come up later in the summer. Almost every Bible School has a mission project that they encourage the children to support during the week. Several churches this year decided to make InDwellings their mission focus. InDwellings is an agency that is working toward building homes for mentally handicapped adults. Banks, like the one shown above, are available from InDwellings to be used for mission giving. Fountain Inn Presbyterian Church completed their Bible School last week and reported that they collected $845.65 from children, adults and the congregation during the week of the School for InDwellings. The children used the banks to save their money.
Tyger River Presbyterian Church collected $600 to adopt two orphans in Ghana. The children in Bible School hope to keep in touch with the boy and girl that they will be helping.
We would love to hear from you to find out what your mission project was this year and how your week of Bible School helped to "grow Christ's Church."
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| AMERICORPS OPPORTUNITIES | | |
United Way of Greenville County, in partnership with area non-profit organizations, announces the chance to change your community through the AmeriCorps program. Each year AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups They are looking for qualified candidates for the Financial Independence program, Career Skills program and Team Leader positions. AmeriCorps members receive a stipend and, when the program is successfully completed, an education award. Please visit www.unitedwaygc.org for more information on the application process. Positions also are available in Easley, Pickens, and Liberty. |
| THE WOODS AT BUC | |
Thirteen new log cabin homes are secluded in the woods at the Buc Outdoor Center for your mountain getaway. One, two or three bedroom cabins are available - some are ADA compliant and some are pet friendly. The fully furnished cabins offer all the conveniences of home with all linens provided, as well as beautifully appointed kitchens with new appliances. All cabins also have outdoor grills - as well as heating and air conditioning. To download a bulletin insert with more information and a $20 off coupon to share with your congregations, please click here. Call Barbara Huitt at 828-966-4715 or 828-553-7305 now to find out more about these cabins and to make your reservations. |
| COOPERATIVE MINISTRY | |
About 100 people gathered in Clinton in early June to learn more about cooperative ministry among small membership churches. The Linking for Ministry event was held in response to a renewed interest in cooperative ministry that can enhance the work and mission of churches with fewer members. The event was hosted by the Laurens County Cluster of Smaller Membership Churches and co-sponsored by several other organizations. Keynote speakers spoke about partnership in the gospel and congregational transformation. The Rev. Herb Codington offered eight practical steps to help churches take the first steps leading to cooperative ministry and mission ventures. |
| UPS IS COMING TO YOUR CHURCH | | |
Union Presbyterian Seminary (UPS) is offering Union Sunday, a superb 12 part DVD teaching series perfect for Sunday School classes and group study. If strengthening Bible study skills and expanding knowledge of scripture is one of your church's educational ministry goals, you will find Union Sunday to be a key resource for your congregation. The first offering is a 12 lesson series available September 2010 on the book of Revelation. Dr. Brian K. Blount, president of UPS and renowned scholar on the book of Revelation and author of the recently published The Commentary Revelation, authors this first series. For more details visit Union Sunday. |
| JOYS AND CONCERNS | |
Condolences to the family of Cassie Boyd, organist at St. Giles Presbyterian Church. Cassie died on June 22 of ALS.
At your worship service on June 27 please include a prayer for General Assembly, the business to be addressed, as well as GA delegates and commissioners, in your worship. GA will be held in Minneapolis July 3-10.
Fifteen new international mission co-workers will be commissioned on July 8 during the GA Assembly. Their appointments by Presbyterian World Mission were confirmed recently [ Full story]
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