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We are Mission Presbytery, serving Christ in the World. In the Reformed Tradition, together we
- Establish and equip congregations and sessions to carry out their missions;
- Recruit, receive, ordain, develop, and care for those called to service in the church;
- Enable mission and witness to the Gospel that congregations cannot accomplish alone; and
- Steward our resources faithfully and generously.
We are better together.
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A Postlude to the October Presbytery meeting. Click on
Postlude to see highlights of our last Presbytery Meeting. If you missed it, we will see you March 2-3, 2018 in Austin!
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Central Presbyterian-Austin
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Mo-Ranch
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Comfort & Hope for the Journey of Grief
Feb 23-25, 2018
Mo-Ranch
Mo-Ranch and the Faith & Grief Ministries offers this retreat for adults dealing with loss of a loved one. Experience comfort through scripture, spiritual practices, and interaction with others who "get it".
More information
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 Every year, we express our gratitude for the birth of our Savior by supporting the Christmas Joy Offering (CJO), which equally supports the Assistance Program of the Board of Pensions and Presbyterian-related ethnic schools and colleges. More info & a Minute for Mission.
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Mission Co-Workers
Dennis & Maribel Smith
Mission Co-Workers
Dennis & Maribel Smith
as liaisons in South America.
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POAMN
Presbyterian Older Adult Ministries Network
Action Request: POAMN
is seeking articles for the 2018 Older Adults Ministry (OAM) Planning Guide about your ministries for older adults.
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John Knox Ranch
Mo-Ranch
Ghost Ranch
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From the SoL Center
300 Bushnell Ave
San Antonio TX 78212:
Expressions of Non-Orthodox Judaism
with Rabbi Samuel Stahl & Rabbi Jeffrey Abrahm
Dec. 5, 7-9 p.m.; $20
Explore how and why Judaism became multi-denominational; how Orthodox Judaism gave birth to Reformed Judaism.
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The following members of Mission Presbytery currently serve you at Synod.
Synod Representatives
CRE Joe Pat Nance -
Rev. Karen Stocks
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Mission Presbytery primarily uses Constant Contact as the vehicle to provide membership and churches (you) with announcements of news, events, and updates.
To subscribe to the newsletter, call 210-826-3296 or
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Submit articles for the newsletter NLT 5 PM, Tuesdays to
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Mission Presbytery
7201 Broadway, Ste 303
San Antonio TX 78209
P: 210-826-3296
800-683-9999
F: 210-826-0917
No personal information is included in Presbytery communications without the expressed permission of the individual.
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Presbyter Ponderings
Greetings to the Saints of Mission Presbytery!
Dear ones, with you, I have been concerned for your safety and mine since the shootings at Sutherland Springs. I know that many of us looked over our shoulders more than once this past Sunday in worship, whether it was merited or not. And I'm aware of one church in a neighboring state which locked their doors after worship began.
Friends, I want for us all to be smart, and vigilant, and safe. In last week's newsletter and this one, you'll find some guidance from our friends at Presbyterian Disaster Assistance on how to prepare for dealing with active shooter incidents. But I also do not want for us to live this way.
Continued...
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Ordination Invitation
You are invited to the
Ordination of
Rebelah Tucker-Motley
in Specialized Ministry for
Presbyterian Pan American School
223 N. FM 772
Kingsville, Texas 78363
November 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM
in Morris Chapel
Reception will follow
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In Memoriam
Our sympathy is extended to Reverend Dr. Al Krummenacher (Austin Seminary) and his wife, Rev. Stacy Ikard (Westlake Hills Presbyterian, Austin) on the loss of Al's mother, Vera Krummenacher November 16, 2017. Mrs. Krummenacher celebrated her 94th birthday two weeks ago. A service will be held December 2, 2017 in Florissant, Missouri. Please keep Al, Stacy and their family in prayer.
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YCC 2018 Midwinters 
Midwinters are just around the corner! Don't wait to reserve your spot for either of these weekends:
2018 Conference Dates:
MW#1-Jan. 12-14 and MW#2-Jan 19-21. Both conferences are
BLENDED for 6th-12th graders. Review the
flyer and forms (4 pgs) for details. Registrations must be
mailed with payment to Mission Presbytery, 7201 Broadway, Ste 303, San Antonio TX 78209.
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For Clerks of Session
Annual Statistical Reports for 2017 are due no later than February 1, 2018. The site for submitting your church's report will be open December 1, 2017 through February 1, 2018. Questions? Contact
[email protected]
For Specialized Ministers & Members-at-Large
It's time to submit your Annual Report to the Presbytery for 2017. Retired ministers are NOT required to complete this report. For questions, COM contact is Rev. Carol Clarke,
[email protected]
. Click here to link to the
Report Form
(also on the COM page of our website).
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Sending Hope Campaign
The Sending Hope campaign seeks churches with either adult or youth ministries who would want to send some cards that have
words and/or artwork of encouragement for patients (adolescent to geriatric) who will be at the
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital during December.
There are four holidays in December: Mawlid, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, but the cards do not have to be holiday cards.
The program is intended simply to encourage patients who will be here during December
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Each card will be reviewed to ensure it is appropriate and that no identifying information from the sender is on the card. Can your church community help? Flyer Send cards to Rev. Nicole Talkington, c/o Georgetown Behavioral Hospital, 3101 S. Austin Ave., Georgetown TX 78626.
For more information, contact Rev. Nicole Talkington at 512-819-1100 or
[email protected].
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Adopt a Classroom- Harvey Relief 
One way your congregation could assist congregations in New Covenant and Mission Presbyteries impacted by Hurricane Harvey is to adopt a Sunday School Class or two through any upcoming mission opportunities (Markets, Fairs).
The Southcentral Region of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (SCRAPCE) is sponsoring an "Adopt-a-Class" program. Impacted congregations will be able to apply for grants of up to$1,000 per classroom to help them replace supplies, curriculum, and equipment. See
About Adopt-a-Class
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PDA: More Than Storms
If you read Sallie's Ponderings above, you have a good start on how we might begin recovery from un-natural disasters. We hope these reference sheets are helpful to your congregation:
Remember:
The Texas Psychological Association,
www.TexasPsych.org is providing three free counseling session by Ph.D Psychology providers to anyone who was affected by Harvey. See "find Harvey provider finder tab" on their website.
Monetary donations directly to Mission Presbytery:
- Checks directly to Mission Presbytery,
7201 Broadway, Ste 303, San Antonio TX 78209,
with notation 2121-50-Harvey
- Online Giving- All proceeds to relief & recovery
Give Now
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Special Events:
House Dedication,
November 18, 10:00 AM Rain or Shine at
Lenwood Heights, 227 S. Acme Rd, San Antonio 78237.
>>Austin Region Session Minutes Review & Clerk's Training
Saturday, November 18,
from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
First Presbyterian, 205 South Franklin, La Grange
>>A Conversation with Your Community!
Tuesday, December 5, 6:30-8:30 PM
William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, San Antonio College
1802 N. Main Ave, at Locust, San Antonio 78212
Sponsored by San Antonio Faith-Based Initiative
Supper
and great conversation on Asset-Based Community Development - working together to make a difference.
Flyer
Save the Date!
>>Midwinter Lectures at Austin Seminary
Jan 19-31, 2018
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Make a Splash at John Knox Ranch!
It's never too early to plan for summer!
Visit johnknoxranch.com for Summer 2018 dates and costs.
Registration opens November 24.
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