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Presbytery of Donegal E-News
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Christmas Joy Offering
Churchwide
Special Offering
December 3-24
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During the Advent and Christmas season, we celebrate the wondrous gift of Jesus Christ. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor this gift by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges.
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275 Anniversary Celebration
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Psalms, Hymns, & Spiritual Songs
in celebration of the 275 Anniversary
Sunday, November 19 at 4pm
First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, PA
In celebration of the 275 anniversary, the FPC Chancel Choir, under the direction of Mark Williams will combine with the choirs of First UMC and First Reformed for a concert on November 19. Entitled
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
, the program features the premier of a commissioned choral work
Sing for Joy to the Lord composed by internationally known K. Lee Scott. Commissioned as a choral work with a challenging accompaniment to feature the church's Aeolian - Skinner organ, the text is selected from Psalm 33. A hymn written for the celebration by parishioner Dr. Bruce Wittmaier is one of several hymns to be sung by the choir and congregation.
The
Quintessentially Brass Quintet and percussion will join the massed choir. Other works in the program are by K. Lee Scott, W.A. Mozart, Dan Forrest, Philip Stopford, Elaine Helgenberg, and Aaron McDermid. A free-will offering will be accepted.
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Suicide Prevention Training
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QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)
Suicide Prevention Training
Saturday, November 18 from 10am-12pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Berwyn, PA
The Mental Health and Addiction Ministry at Trinity PC has a mission to provide education, awareness and support to its congregants and the community. In 2016 Chester County had 64 suicide deaths. The 2017 number is, as of September, 52 suicide deaths. Depression does not discriminate and crosses all walks of life and genders. It is the same with suicide. Many times you don't know a loved one is thinking of suicide.
Carol Harkins from the Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force will be leading a training session on Suicide Prevention titled QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer). All are welcome and the cost is free.
If you have questions or would like to sign-up please email MHAM at
[email protected] or call Gina Larson at 484-678-0383.
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Free Children's Sunday School Chairs & Tables
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First Presbyterian Church of West Chester 
First PC West Chester has around 50 - 60 children's Sunday school wooden chairs and a few tables that they are no longer using and would like to donate if there are any churches/organizations that could use them. The chairs are 27" high, with the seat at 15". Please contact the First PC West Chester church office if interested,
610-696-0554.
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Temporary Associate Pastor for Children & Youth
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Second Presbyterian Church of Carlisle, PA
We are praying for an enthusiastic and well-equipped pastor to lead our ministries for our younger members and their families.
- Other Opportunities: Worship design, occasional preaching, teaching
- Hours: 20 to 40/week (flexible)
- Salary and Benefits: Negotiable
- Length of Position: 9 to 18 months; start date after January 1, 2018
A vibrant multi-generational congregation of the PC (USA) helping all ages grow as disciples.
- 650 members; 250 average weekly attendance in 2 services.
- two other pastors and a team of outstanding program and support staff numbering 12 men and women.
- outstanding Sunday morning worship, comprehensive congregational care, exciting hands-on mission opportunities, and strong adult ministries.
- children and youth meet in our newly renovated facility, designed especially with young people in mind.
- college town in South Central Pennsylvania; 3.5 hours or less to Pittsburgh, New York City, Washington D.C.
Experienced pastors, recently graduated M.Divs., and soon-to-be ordained women and men are encouraged to apply. Contact Rev. Dr. Jeff Gibelius:
[email protected]
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