| Peacemaking/World Mission Challenge |
Foothills Presbytery is participating in the International Peacemaking/World Mission Challenge of the PC(USA). During October 11-14 we will host two representatives - a missionary and a peacemaker from Sudan. Rev. Orozu Lokine Daky is the regional coordinator of the Serving and Learning Together (SALT) Development Agency which equips churches and other organizations for the development of Sudan. He is involved in coordinating peacemaking, mission and external relations for Eastern Jonglei Presbytery.
Dr. Ingrid Reneau works in southern Sudan in partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Sudan, the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church and the Association of Christian Resource Organizations. She helps implement plans to expand the church-sponsored school system. If your church would like to host these two visitors for a meal or program or provide lodging, please contact Mission Team Chair, the Rev. Amos Workman. |
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The Palmetto Chapter of the National Association of Church Business Administration is sponsoring a workshop for all interested church office administrators on October 15 from 9AM to 1PM at First Baptist Church, 847 Cleveland St. in Greenville. The topic "Facebook, Twitter & Texting" - what churches need to know about social networking and its ministry impact - will be led by Scott Vaughan, a national church communication strategist. Cost is $40 per person or $130 for a 4-person congregational ticket. Registration includes program, lunch, and resources. You may register online at http://www.svministry.com. If you have questions, please contact Bonnie Blackman at First Greenville Presbyterian Church. |
| Job Seekers Communication Skills |
The Job Transition Ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg is proud to offer the free class, "Job Seekers' Communication Skills," September 21-25 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church Annex at 410 Kennedy Street. The course will be taught by Dr. Richard Spencer. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion. The course will teach both verbal and written communication skills for job searches. Participants will write resumes and cover letters that will be assessed by the class leader for viability and overall appeal. To register, contact First Presbyterian Church ( mwells@fpcspartanburg.org or 583-4531). |
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This 'n That |
Our condolences to the family of the Rev. Dr. John Livingston, who passed away on September 13. Dr. Livingston served the Presbyterian Church in many capacities during his ministry including being Pastor of John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville and being Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk in the Presbytery of South Carolina and Trinity Presbytery. Funeral services will be at 2PM September 17 at First Presbyterian Church, Greenwood.
Organ Recital at John Knox Presbyterian Church You're invited to hear Brenda Fairbanks play the 2000 HOLTKAMP organ at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 35 Shannon Drive, Greenville, at 3PM on October 11. Free and open to all.
David Bailey will be in concert at Furman University (Daniel Recital Hall) this Saturday evening, Sept. 19, at 7PM. Free concert sponsored by Furman PWF.
"RESET" workshop for people in transition and seeking new opportunitiies at Anderson Area YMCA September 17, 7:30PM - 9:00PM and September 22, 5:30PM - 7:00PM. Sponsored by FACES. |
| Opportunity |
Limestone Presbyterian Church in Gaffney is seeking a part-time Director of Music. Duties for the position (15 hours weekly) include directing the adult choir and handbell choir, selecting music for choirs, and coordinating the music program. The annual salary is based on Presbyterian Association of Musicians guidelines, negotiable based on experience, with two weeks vacation and one week for continuing education. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in music or equivalent training with basic skills in choir training and leadership skills for program administration. Submit resume to: Limestone Presbyterian Church, 101 E. Jefferies St., Gaffney, SC 29340 or email limepresbyterian@bellsouth.net, FAX# 864-489-6070. |
| Upstate Crop Hunger Walk |
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
"Is this not the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice...
to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?
Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house...and not to hide yourself from your own kin? Isaiah 58:6-7 There is food enough for all, yet hunger persists worldwide and here at home. Over 850 million people worldwide do not have access to food or cannot afford to buy it if available. Over one in three children go hungry worldwide. There are solutions. Participating in the Upstate CROP Hunger Walk is one. It is a way to have fun and raise funds to alleviate hunger here at home and around the world.
"We walk because they walk" is the motto of the CROP Hunger Walk. The "they" are the 854 million people who go to bed hungry every night. Participating in the CROP Hunger Walk is an opportunity to learn what millions of people have to do each day just to survive - they walk; for food, water, firewood, to farm fields, find shelter, find employment, or go to school. When you walk in a CROP Hunger Walk, you walk with the world.
Please watch for more information so your church can be involved in the CROP Hunger Walk on February 28, 2010!
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| ACTS 16:5 |
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"So the churches were strengthened in the faith and increased in numbers daily."
The Congregational Transformation Team of Foothills Presbytery hosted an Initiative Luncheon for the ACTS 16:5 program on September 15 at Eastminster Church.
What is ACTS 16:5?
It is a deliberate process of transformation with a biblically-grounded approach. It supports the design of a particular church ministry appropriate to that church's given situtation and involves direct coaching, leadership development and resourcing of pastors and congregational leaders.
It is a three-year commitment from congregations and from presbytery. The presbytery must have at least 15 congregations (big and/or small) involved to participate in the program. The projected start date is late spring/early summer 2010.
What is the cost?
$1,800 per year per congregation with financial assistance as follows: First 6 months - completely covered by the Transformation Team; Next 24 months - 1/2 of cost covered by the Transformation Team; and final 6 months - 1/4 of cost covered by the Team.
What do you need to do?
Review the information ( download here)with the session/leadership of the congregation and reply to Rusty Benton, of the Congregational Transformation Team before November 1, 2009. To read more about Stan Ott and this successful transformation program, visit the Vital Church Institute website. |
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| Peacemaking Offering |
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On October 4, World Communion Sunday, congregations across the denomination will promote and receive the 2009 Peacemaking Offering. This offering supports peacemaking ministries across the church and is crucial to the ongoing success of the Peacemaking program. |
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