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PSL UP2DATE August 2, 2013
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Sheppards & Lapsley 
Ready for Main Event 2013?
It's only 1 week away!
Visit our Event page to get all the info and to register.
Learn who the Keynote speaker will be, what workshops
are offered, schedule of events, find registration forms and more.
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Our next Presbytery meeting is August 15, 2013, and will be at the Presbyterian Home for Children. Attached is a list of back to school needs for Hope Academy that would be a lovely gift for the children at PHC. Choose only one item to bring as a gift.
2013 Christmas Cards
Get an early start on Christmas by ordering your holiday cards from the Presbyterian Home for Children - and make a donation to this worthwhile cause at the same time.
Orders will be taken through August 12 and the cards will be delivered in September. All proceeds from the card sales will be used to support the Fine Arts programs of the Presbyterian Home. Cost is $14 per package (10 cards in each package). Or you may order online.
Presbyterian Home for Children has announced the selection of Mark Howard of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to become its fifteenth President. Mr. Howard will begin work at the Home on August 1, 2013, upon the retirement of the Rev. William S. Wills.
Bama Days - UKIRK Ministries - August 26 - 27, 2013
Bama Days is a wonderful time for home church leaders to connect with students in their new campus ministry setting! Invite your pastor, youth director, or a church member to join us for worship, fellowship, and to find out about all the opportunities that Bama UKirk has to offer! Click here for the flyer with more information.
► The Hispanic Ministry Team of the presbytery is offering ESL Classes  (held at Oakmont PC). Please download this flyer to give to those who might need this service.
Church News and Notices
"South Highland Church will be hosting the bi-annual meetings of the Board of Directors of the Outreach Foundation, an approved mission sending arm of the PCUSA, Sept. 22-24, 2013. As part of the board gathering, South Highland is hosting a dinner on Sunday evening, September 22, at 6:00 pm for any and all in the Presbytery who would like to learn more about the work of the Outreach Foundation. If you would like to RSVP for this dinner, please let Dina Glass know either by email or phone - [email protected] or 205-933-0790, ext. 121. Many of our Presbytery churches assist in sponsoring the world wide mission work of the Outreach Foundation, in places ranging from Zimbabwe and Mozambique to Brazil and India. Board members and staff members will gather in Birmingham from across the United States, and are available to fill pulpits for congregations so desiring on Sept. 22. Already IPC, Shades Valley, Second, Gardendale and SHPC have requested an Outreach Staff Member or Board Member to preach or lead a Sunday School Class. If your congregation would be so interested please contact Dr. Ed Hurley at South Highland, [email protected], 205-933-0790."
First, Sylacauga's 110th homecoming is scheduled for Aug 17 and 18. Unity Quartet will be their guest group. Click here for the flyer....
Tell us what cool thing your church is involved in! What ministry are you particularly proud of that could inspire others? Send your church news to Tammy at the presbytery office.
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People News
Who's done something cool in your congregation? Been honored with an award? Acted in a play? Won a contest? Had something published? Let us know! E-mail Tammy with People News.
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Synod, General Assembly & Other Montreat Small Church Conference Montreat, North Carolina October 21 - 23, 2013 The purpose of this conference is to nurture biblically faithful, missionally minded leaders of small membership congregations, recognizing and affirming the unique role of their ministry in the mission of God. For more information see below. Download additional information on conference speakers and worship & workshop leaders.
Upcoming Montreat Programs for Church Professionals
Click here to see what's happening at Montreat Conference Center!!!
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Job Opportunities
Memorial Presbyterian Church in Montgomery is looking for a youth leader; ideal job for a college student. We have a small youth group but would love to grow. If interested, please contact Peggy Allen at 334-358-1732 or
[email protected] or contact the church at 334-274-1018.
First Presbyterian Church, Sylacauga, AL
Director of Youth Activities - Develop and lead program activities for Junior High and Senior High age youth. Part time, minimum age 18 yrs. Ability to qualify to drive church van. Past relevant experience preferred. Occasional travel with the youth. Send resume to:
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Presbytery Staff
Robert S. Hay, Sr., associate executive [email protected]
Dan Stephens, associate executive [email protected]
Elizabeth Goodrich, stated clerk [email protected]
Tammy Strickland, bookkeeper/program asst. [email protected]
Bookkeeping [email protected]
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It was noted that members of presbytery sometimes have a difficult time knowing who to contact with questions or comments regarding the work of presbytery. Below are the most common contacts and their ministries. COM - Leeann Scarbrough Development - Lydia Casey and/or Dan Stephens CPM - Susan Haskell Mission - Elizabeth O'Neill and/or Dan Stephens COR - Leola Smith Nurture - Neil McCarter and/or Robert Hay Council - Jonathan Yarboro CRE (Commissioned Ruling Elder) - Bev Dodson Finance - Tammy Strickland Living River - Keener Hudson and Robert Hay Moderator of Presbytery - Neil McCarter Nominating - Dana Waters Personnel - Candi Vernon PW - Carolyn Jordan Stewardship - Shannon Webster Stated Clerk - Elizabeth Goodrich Trustees - Richard Brooks
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Mission Prayer
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Please be in prayer for the mission of our congregations, our presbytery and our mission partners overseas:
► Pray for peace in Congo and the safety of our mission co-workers: Bob and Kristi Rice;Gwenda and Dr. John Fletcher; and Ruth Brown.
►We want to pray for your Summer Mission Trips. Please send Mission Prayer requests to [email protected].
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Mission Notes
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On July 17, Southminster had its annual Bingo for the Congo pot luck supper and bingo games. A lot of great prizes were donated and there was a picture bingo for the youngest children. Good food and good fun for our Presbytery's mission work! We would be eager to know what some others are doing to support our Congo Partnership. Please let us know what your church is doing to support the Congo Partnership!
View the latest Newsletter from John & Gwenda Flethcer, PCUSA Mission co-workers, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Click here for the latest PC(USA) Special Offerings Newsletter.
Check out the Latest World Mission E-News.
Advocacy Opportunity: The PCUSA's Office of Public Witness invites you to consider sending a letter to the President about fair trade:
http://capwiz.com/pcusa/issues/alert/?alertid=62647766
Check out the New Wilmington Mission Conference this summer: http://www.nwmcmission.org/
First Light Wish List
First Light is a center for homeless women and children. Their mission is to work with homeless women and their children to create hospitality in a safe and nurturing community, to encourage them to find hope, to seek opportunity, and to grow spiritually, thereby achieving their full potential. Please consider donating to this mission. Click here for a list of items needed.
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Development Notes
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Scholarships are available for church members, pastors and other church staff to attend the Big Tent Event in August. For more information click here.
Check out resources and videos related to the 1001 New
Worshipping Communities Initiative...
www.onethousandone.org
The Office of Mission Program Grants now has available two grant programs that are intended to support 1001 New Worshiping Communities. See the attached resources for additional information.
Fill out an application or view the Mission Program Manual.
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Prayer Concerns |
Sam Nettles, retired minister, is in the hospital.
Dusti Deaver, CRE, is undergoing chemo. If you would like to send a card, her address is: 11001 Patton Road, Northport, AL 35475.
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Presbytery Contact Information
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Phone: 205-978-0320
Web:
www.pslpcusa.org
Office Email:
[email protected]
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