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Good dues news! The dues percentage will remain unchanged for the Medical Plan traditional program and for seminary students in 2010. Dues for the Affiliated Benefits program will increase 2.5% in light of the specific claims experience of participating groups.
Benefit Promises Affirmed! A review of the Balanced Investment Portfolio, which ended the five-month period through May 31, 2009, with a 6.4% return, reassured the Investment Committee that reserves are adequate to keep the Benefits Plan's benefit promises.
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| FaithPoint NCD News |
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 FaithPoint NCD is looking for a few gently used or new items for their ministry house and community events. They are in need of the following: bookcases, a wide entry way rug, a children's play area rug, children's toys and books for all ages, end tables, and chairs. If you can donate any of these items, please contact Rob Klouw or Katherine Randall. Thank you for your continued prayers for this developing faith community. |
| New President Installed at Montreat |
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 After serving 14 years as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Asheville, N.C., the Rev. Albert G. "Pete" Peery, Jr. has been installed as the 16th president of Montreat Conference Center. In the installation service, Peery was charged not only to be responsible for the management of Montreat, but "as a minister of Word and Sacrament to assure that the Word may be rightly proclaimed and the sacraments rightly celebrated there." In addition to being a pastor in several local congregations, Peery also has served a time on the national staff as a peace associate in Europe and a five-year term on the General Assembly Nominating Committee. |
| New Reservation Policy at S.C. Home |
The S.C. Home at Montreat is now taking reservations "one year in advance." Therefore, a group or individuals wishing to make a reservation to stay the same week in 2010 as in 2009 may make those reservations as they leave in 2009. This does away with the previous policy of taking reservations at 8 am on the first business day after New Year's Day. Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance of the stay. Deposits of 50% of the reserved space will be due on January 15 of the year of the reservation. For groups (10 or more) the deposit may be refunded more than 90 days prior to the reservation. Family (less than 10) and individual reservations must be cancelled 14 or more days in advance of the arrival date to receive a refund. |
| Opportunities |
Second Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg is seeking a full-time Director of Christian Education to lead the children and youth by teaching and applying God's Word to ministries within the church and community. Some specific duties include (but are not limited to) coordinating the Christian Education program for children and youth, coordinating training and recruitment of Sunday School teachers, managing nursery employees and volunteers, developing and leading youth fellowship programs, working with pastor on Confirmation class, and participating in pastoral care involving families with children and youth. A Bachelor's degree in Christian Education or related field is required with a minimum of 2 years experience. For further information or to apply with a letter and resume, please contact Mrs. Jamie Gregory at maslowjl@yahoo.com. To learn more about Second Presbyterian Church, please visit their website.
Presbyterian Communities Seeking ChaplainPresbyterian Communities of South Carolina is seeking a part-time Chaplain for the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Florence. SC. To learn more, visit www.preshomesc.org. Please send your PIF/resume to the administrator at Florence, Walter Hickman. Deadline for submission is August 28. |
| New in the Resource Center |
Best Advice: Wisdom on Ministry from 30 Leading Pastors and Preachers - Editor William Carl gathers a diverse group of leading pastors and preachers and asks them, "What is your best advice to colleagues in ministry about preaching and being a pastor?" The responses are full of wisdom and practical advice, illuminating and helpful for all who are pastors and preachers. This collection is a unique window into perspectives on ministry in the 21st century. It provides inspiration, insight, and clarity.
Visit the Resource Center at the Foothills Presbytery office or the Resource Center Catalog online. Click on New Items to see what has been added during the past 30 days--or expand the search to 60 or 90 days or more. | |
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| Revised Form of Government |
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The Think and Study group of Foothills Presbytery has been meeting regularly, working on proposals for revisions to the new PC(USA) Form of Government.
This Think & Study Group Report to the General Assembly Task Force for a Revised Form of Government is available online. To download this report, click here. |
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| Pinnacle Leadership E-News |
The E-Newsletter from Pinnacle Leadership Associates is written for clergy, church staff, and congregations. The articles focus on ministry; equipping you for ministry or reflecting on the nature of ministry. Each book reviewed is relevant to strengthening ourselves as disciples or learning more about the church. Pinnacle Leadership Associates is a group of coaches, consultants, and trainers focused on furthering the ministries of others. The July 2009 newsletter can be downloaded here. After this week, Pinnacle E-News will appear in the Quick Links below and will be updated as newsletters are written. |
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