| Portable Classroom for Sale |
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Travelers Rest has a portable classroom that they would like to sell. The dimensions are 60 x 27 with approximately 1620 square feet. Buyer must move classroom. If interested, please call Rudy Blakely at 246-9849 (home) or 270-4806 (cell). For more information, click here. |
| Churches Strengthened in the Faith |
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"So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers"....Acts 16:5
It's all about God....If we want to be the church that God created us to be and to make the good difference in the lives of others that God wants us to make, then we too must be about God. This is the message of the Acts 16:5 initiative - to help the church as a single body and the individuals who make up that body to be able to recognize, nurture and share the good news in relational ministry. This outreach initiative is Presbyterian in origin and thus reformed. NOW is the time to sign up - registration for this ministry will close on November 1, 2009. Please notify Sandy Sharpe at ssharpe@foothillspresbytery.org or Rusty Benton at rbenton@gcpc.net of your interest in participating in this ministry. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Rusty Benton at the email address above. Significant funding assistance will be provided for all participating churches by the Congregational Transformation Team and Foothills Presbytery. |
| World Mission Challenge Report |
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( Pictured: Bob Shufeldt, Ingrid Reneau, Margaret Menz, Pat Shufeldt, Orozu Daky, Amos Workman, Peggy Clark)
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| Journey of Faith |
November 19 is the application deadline for a unique spiritual renewal experience offered for pastors by Columbia Theological Seminary's Center for Lifelong Learning. Journey of Faith: A Pilgrimage of Discernment for Ministry includes a two-week pilgrimage to the Holy Land, orientation immediately prior to the pilgrimage and a post-pilgrimage reflection process. Participant costs for travel, accommodations, meals and materials for the pilgrimage will be underwritten by the Cobb Foundation Grant. The ony cost for those selected to participate will be a registration fee of $500 and miscellaneous personal expenses. For an application, go to www.ctsnet.edu/LL/Journey.aspx. For more information, call 404-687-4557 or email journeyoffaith@ctsnet.edu. |
| Lay School of Theology |
The Fall Lay School of Theology will be held November 13-15 at the White Oak Conference Center. This school, sponsored by the five presbyteries of South Carolina, is designed for lay persons who wish to: (1) participate in an in-depth study of the Bible, theology, or church history; (2) be trained as commissioned lay pastors; (3) better prepare themselves to teach Bible or Church School; (4) serve as Directors of Christian Education; or (5) be certified by the Association of Presbyterian Administrators. For more information, download the brochure. |
| Middle East Travel Seminar |
Faculty, students and friends from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education will travel to the Middle East May 7-27, 2010. Participants will go to Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, and Egypt - "The Lands of Faith and History." Total cost per person is $5,275, which includes air travel from Washington/Dulles. These enriching travel seminars connect students with people, churches, and cultures around the world and offer opportunities to explore what it means to be Christian in these contexts. Those interested in participating in the trip should contact Andreas Schuele at aschuele@union-psce.edu.
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| Concerns |
(Wayne pictured on a mission trip.)
We ask for prayers from everyone for the Rev. Wayne Cole, Associate Pastor at First Greer Presbyterian Church. Wayne was involved in a serious car accident Saturday morning as he was on the way to the church to serve with the GAIHN program. His injuries include cracked ribs, a collapsed lung, broken knee cap, badly broken/dislocated ankle and potentially some neck issues. On Saturday afternoon he had surgery on his knee and ankle, and additional surgery will be required. He is stable at this time.
To stay informed of Wayne's condition, a Caring Bridge website has been created. You may visit the website here.
Wayne may be remembered with cards at Greenville Memorial Hospital, 701 Grove Rd., Greenville, SC 29605.
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Ten Thousand Villages Upcoming Holiday Programs and Activities
Nov. 7, 1-2 pm
Decorating with Nativities workshop with interpretations of the Holy Family from artisans across the globe.
Nov. 14, 10 am -5:30 pm
One Big Holiday Bag Sale. 20% off all items you can stuff into a designated shopping bag.
Nov. 22, 1:00-5:30 pm
Holiday Open House
The Little Village returns Nov. 22., 1:00-5:30 pm. Children can shop upstairs for Christmas gifts, $12 or less
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HANDBELLS NEEDED
Pickens Presbyterian Church would like to borrow a set of handbells for the Christmas season. If your church has extra handbells or handbells that you will not be using during Christmas, please contact the Rev. Beverly Kelly at Pickens. The telephone number there is 878-9422 or you can email revbevkelly@bellsouth.net. ----
Mark your calendars now! The Salem Presbyterian Church Annual Men's Day Celebration will be Sunday, November 22, at 3:30 P.M. Watch upcoming newsletters for more details! The public is invited to this celebration.
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