Glen and Carol Hallead (pictured with Dale Rawlings, George Reiter, Manella Calhoun, and Nita Reiter) are new mission co-workers in west Africa. They will begin their service August 18 centered in Accra, Ghana. Their responsibilities cover five countries in west Africa. Members of the Foothills Presbytery Ghana Partnership Team met with them while they were here visiting the Westminster (Fernwood) Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg and their friend Paul Petersen.

The Halleads were very glad to make contact with folks in this presbytery before they are deployed. They will be able to travel to Abitifi, where the Kwahu Presbytery office is located, and to sites supported by Foothills Presbytery. They may also be able to assist in procuring visas for Ghanaians at the American Embassy at Accra.

The Foothills Presbytery office has contact information for them if anyone needs it.

The Hartness-Thornwell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Clinton, SC, has a position opening for a Coordinator of Christian Education and Religious Activities. The successful candidate must have a degree in Christian Education or equivalent experience, be an active member of a PC(USA) church, and have the ability to work with children and youth of all ages in an ecumenical environment. A very competitive employment package that includes excellent benefits is offered. Qualified candidates should send a resume to Bill McAllister, P.O. Box 526, Clinton, SC 29325, or email: bmcallister@thornwell.org. EOE

Each week we are highlighting one of the workshops in the upcoming Teacher and Leader Training Event being held on August 26 at First Presbyterian Church in Greenville. This week's workshop is "Surviving as a New Teacher" taught by Ginna Lister, DCE at Easley Presbyterian and Carol Kendall, DCE at John Knox Presbyterian. This is a basic workshop for newer teachers of all age levels. Topics will include: (1) Whom will I teach? (2) What will I teach? (3) Where will it happen? (4) How will I plan a lesson? Specific help will be given relative to each age group. Early registration date is August 18 and the cost is $10 per person (includes box lunch). Click on the Foothills Presbytery link to obtain a registration form.

Camp Buc is well into the summer camping season with just a few weeks of camp remaining. The campers have really enjoyed the beautiful new lodge this summer, and the staff has a few wishes to help make the camp experience even more complete. They are asking you to check your basement and attic to see if you have any of these items to donate to Camp Buc: ping pong table, air hockey or foosball, TV and DVD player, games, puzzles, cards, books, arts & craft supplies, outdoor rec supplies (balls, nets etc.), and canoes/kayaks. You can bring any of these items to the camp or contact Jonathan Sherrod at the Foothills Presbytery office to arrange a pickup !

The first meeting of all Church Office Administrators is set for August 31 at 12 noon at the presbytery office. A light lunch will be available, and the topic for the gathering will be Electronic Communications in the Church. The schedule will include team building, presentation on building a great Church web site, analyzing an effective web site and electronic newsletters. All church administrators, secretaries, and interested office workers are invited and encouraged to attend. More information to follow.