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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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Sometimes I say "yes" too quickly. When I moved to Denver, I joined a new Presbyterian congregation. Not long into my time there, a member of the nominating committee found me during the fellowship hour and asked whether I would like to serve as an elder. "Yes!" I responded swiftly and eagerly.
Then, I asked sheepishly, "What's an elder?" I added a follow-up question based on my literal interpretation of the word: "Do I need to be old?"
So began a time of intentional service to the church that would prove to be more of a blessing to me than I could have imagined.
I remembered this invitation to serve as I participated in...(
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A PRAYER/ANNOUNCEMENT FROM RACHEL YATES
At last night's Presbytery meeting, the Administrative Commission for Forest Park Presbyterian Church was dissolved. As we give thanks for the work of the congregation and the AC, please join me in prayer:
God of Tenderness and Compassion, you connect us together in the Body of Christ through the Presbytery of Milwaukee. You desire us to represent you with our best selves in your church. So, we know it grieves you when we fall short with our human imperfections. We confess that we do not always agree how best to follow and serve you. We give thanks that you do not abandon your Church in those times, but patiently wait and direct us to right paths. We give you thanks for the brothers and sisters of the Administrative Commission who came alongside Forest Park Presbyterian Church during their time of transition. We appreciate their efforts and now dismiss them with thanksgiving as we herald the new beginnings for this congregation. We celebrate the bonds of love that bind us together for your glory. We also rejoice together for what you are doing in New Berlin. We offer our thanks and praise for how the Spirit has renewed this congregation's strength and vision. May we be a witness to your faithfulness and grace. Amen!
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SAY FAREWELL TO REV. DR. NEDDY ASTUDILLO MARCH 11
Rev. Dr. Neddy Astudillo is leaving San Jose Fellowship this month to become the Latin America Director for Green Faith. She invites everyone to her last worship and the celebration that follows this Sunday, March 11, at 11:45 am. Neddy shares the following reflection:
I will always cherish the moments God whispered into my ear and guided me to meet the right people, so I could do my work as pastor of San Jose. As I look back 14 years, it is the many relationships made and nurtured, what has made my ministry possible.
While I was hired to build a Latino congregation, I was also asked to provide...(READ MORE).
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PRESBYTERY GATHERING FOCUSES ON RISK
Risk-taking for the sake of the gospel was the theme for yesterday's Presbytery Gathering, held at Forest Park Presbyterian Church in New Berlin.
The Gathering began with the business meeting. The Rev. Brett Swanson is now installed at Wauwatosa Presbyterian; Rev. Catherine Neal is now retired. Beginning in April, Rev. Michelle Henrichs is temporarily replacing JP Kastner, as Acting Co-Moderator for CPM. JP will be out until September.
New Elder Commissioners were introduced. The Consent Agenda was approved.
Rachel Yates gave the Presbytery Executive Report. She also shared that it has been a joyful year, and we are now...(READ MORE).
Rev. Elizabeth McCord, Chaplain at Carroll University in Waukesha, offers prayers which she has written, saving you the effort of writing your own for your Sunday worship. Elizabeth's prayer is available at emccord@carrollu.edu.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Pastoral Words from Susan Stoll.
Walking on a stony path - especially when barefooted alongside a seashore - can be uncomfortable, even painful! As we reflect upon...(
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Prayers. This week we pray for Rev. Dr. Deborah Block and her family as they
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Which church is guided by the spirit of coming together for mutual good; invites you to a God Squad meeting on April 8, with dinner provided; has two Communications Coordinators?
The answer is
here
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FROM KEN GREEN, BOARD OF PENSIONS
Registration is open for this year's Board of Pensions regional gathering!
The perfect venue for personnel chairs, church business administrators, pastoral leaders, and other organizational leaders involved in making benefit decisions. This event was created for benefit decision-makers as well as COM/CPM members to learn more about the recently revised benefit offerings from the Board of Pensions and to learn about new initiatives from...(READ MORE).
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THE LONGING FOR LESS, AT COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN, RACINE
An evening with Rev. Bill Grimbol: The Longing for Less. Thursday, March 22, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. We live in a culture of excess, a time when people are never satisfied and can't get enough. This workshop is about exploring ways to do less, in order to be so much more. It is about finding ways to be less busy and less overwhelmed, where the din of the world is less, so we can hear ourselves think, and pay attention. There will be a presentation followed by discussion. Instead of a fee, a free-will offering will be taken for the Tiny Houses/Veterans' Outreach. Will you join us...and nourish your soul? Sign-up with Kathy Miller,
kmiller@covpres.org or 262-634-4597.
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CONGRATULATIONS, REV. MATT LEE
The Rev. Matthew Lee is now an ordained Presbyterian minister, in addition to being an ordained Lutheran minister. Matt is the pastor at Kettle Moraine Presbyterian Church in Hartland.
Matt was originally from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA). He is from Beloit, attended Luther Seminary, then was the pastor at St. Olaf in Rubicon for ten years.
When asked about the specifics of the ordination, Matt had this to say: "Presbyterian Ordination occurred when...(
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A LENTEN CALL TO ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE FROM WCOC
Beloveds, I have written more sermons about gun violence than I ever imagined I would have to preach.
We could recite a litany of places around this nation which have been made known to us because a human being chose to commit gun-assisted murder there. And from those places, too many sacrificed to our obsession with guns: schoolchildren, worshipers, revelers celebrating life and relationship, people simply trying to shop, get to work, get home.
It is past time for us to move beyond prayers of lament, and ask...(READ MORE).
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOME DEDICATION
The Presbyterian Coalition Habitat Home will be dedicated on Thursday, March 22,
at 1:30PM. The home is at 2126 N. 32nd
Street, Milwaukee. Our homeowner, Renee and her two youngest daughters will take occupancy that day. This home will be dedicated in honor of the Rev. Scott Hauser who was instrumental in...
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BULLETIN INSERTS FOR VETERANS BENEFITS SEMINAR
Bulletin insert attached; please include this information in your Sunday bulletin if you so choose. You are invited to attend a Veterans Benefits Seminar, held at two locations. You will be able to ask questions and receive answers on Federal and State benefits for military veterans and their spouses. VA accredited representatives from the Milwaukee County Veteran Service...(
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DELIVERANCE: A LETTER FROM JOSH HEIKKILA IN GHANA
In churches across West Africa, including our Presbyterian partners, you find very vibrant and popular deliverance ministries - deliverance being the term people use for casting out demons. On occasion, I myself have been asked to help with these ministries.
In deliverance, West African Christians see themselves following Jesus' instructions to
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APOSTLE PRESBYTERIAN BEGINS 2018 EASTER MISSION PROJECT
Hope House Hams for Easter has been a long standing mission project of Covenant Circle for many years. These 3-pound hams have been purchased through your generous donations for needy families serviced by the Hope House on Milwaukee's near south side. We are once again asking you to prayerfully consider donating to this very worthwhile project. Checks can be made out to Covenant Circle or
Apostle Presbyterian Church. Should you have any questions, please call Gail Rogers at 414-327-6855 or Apostle's church office (414-476-2043). We thank you for helping us with our mission project.
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PANEL DISCUSSION ON GUN VIOLENCE
You are invited to attend a panel discussion on gun violence this Thursday, March 8, from 12 until 12:50 at Mount Mary's North Dining Hall. Go to the Information Desk in Caroline Hall (#7 on the map) and someone can guide you there. There is a parking lot around the curve of the U drive, next to the theater building. Panelists include Annaliese Dickman from WAVE, Michelle Cloud from Moms Demand Action, and our own Laura Vuchetich!
Mount Mary Map
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HOME AND HOPE: A COMMUNITY CALL TO ACTION
Jewish Family Services welcomes Professor Matthew Desmond, whose local research, as chronicled in the Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Evicted - Poverty and Profit in the American City, cast a spotlight on a complex problem that demands collaborative solutions. Wednesday, May 16, 2018, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Event Center, 1611 West Canal Street. Registration 11:00AM; Luncheon and Keynote 12:00Noon. For more information, contact development@jfsmilw.org or 414.225.1336.
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FAB FOUR CHURCHES TO HOST MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
The Fab Four churches (Greenfield Avenue, Faith, Heritage, Forest Park) invite you to Maundy Thursday worship, which will be held at Heritage Presbyterian Church, now located at Tudor Oaks Senior Living Center, S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego. The service will take place at 7:00PM, March 29. The combined choirs will sing. Pastors from the four churches will participate. This important Holy Week service bids us to be penitent in serving others, as Christ served the world.
The Fab Four churches have been holding special services together for several years, alternating locations. You are most welcome to attend.
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TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1455 S. 97th Street West Allis WI. All you can eat pancakes with sides and toppings. Saturday, March 17, 2018, 7:30 TO 11:00AM.
More info
here.
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THE DANGER OF SILENCE LUNCHEON/LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by the
Peace and International Issues Committee
of the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee.
The Danger of Silence:
Using Our Voices, Hands, Feet & Pocketbooks to Effect Change
March 6, 13, 20, 27, 2018, Noon to 1:30PM. Rev. Karen Hagen, of Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church, to present on March 20.
More info
here
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WEST GRANVILLE SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
West Granville Presbyterian Church, Milwaukee, is looking for a part-time Administrative Associate, 8 to 10 hours a week.
Contact Pastor Dee Anderson
pastord@westgranville.org
for more information.
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PRESBYTERY SEEKS ASSOCIATE FOR MINISTRY VITALITY
The Presbytery of Milwaukee announces the opening of a new staff position: the Associate for Ministry Vitality. This role shares many of the same functions as our Congregational Care Coordinator position (which will be subsumed within this new position), with an increased emphasis on congregational vitality. The deadline to apply is short.
All applications must be received by March 5
, with a preferred position start date of April 30, 2018. Expressions of interest (cover letter and resume/PIF) should be sent to Rev. Matthew Lee (
leematt360@gmail.com
) by this deadline. You can read more about this position on the Presbytery website at
Associate for Ministry Vitality
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church seeks a
part-time Director of Music to lead music programs and assist in the leadership of worship services in the Reformed and Presbyterian tradition. The church provides two Sunday worship services (one contemporary and one traditional) each week from September through May, and a single blended Sunday service each week during June, July and August. Candidates for the Director of Music position are encouraged to review the church web site,
www.tosapres.com, for more information about the congregation and church programs. Applicants for the Director of Music position should email their resumes to Cindy Thomas at
officemgr@tosapres.com. Applications are due by March 9, 2018. A full job description is available
here.
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COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEEKS SUPPLY PASTOR
Covenant Presbyterian Church in Racine is seeking a Co-Pastor for a 30 hour/week stated supply position. Our Co-Pastors share equally in the preaching and pastoral care of the congregation and determine how to share all other responsibilities of the ministry according to their...(
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FAITH SPRINGS SEEKS STATED SUPPLY PASTOR
The Stated Supply Pastor will work with the session and the church volunteers to provide opportunities for members to engage in worship, discipleship and mission. He/she will use their developed skills to provide inspiring counsel and leadership to help the church through this interim period. He/she will help prepare the congregation for new pastoral leadership. More information here.
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GRACE BEAVER DAM SEEKS DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
We are currently seeking a part-time Director of Christian Education who will ensure the educational needs of Grace Presbyterian Church are met in the following areas: Children's Education, Adult Education, and Youth Education. Job description here.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS FULL-TIME SUPPLY PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church in Waukesha, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time stated supply pastor effective immediately. We are a small but warm and caring congregation seeking to share Christ in word and deed. Our church has been a fixture in downtown Waukesha for more than 170 years.
We are seeking a pastor who can guide us through a time of transition and lead us into a sustainable future, in whatever form that may take. We envision this as a full-time, 40-hour per week position. Benefits meet and compensation exceeds the Presbytery minimum requisites. Interested candidates should submit a resume to
presby1@sbcglobal.net
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO FRESH IMPRESSIONS
If you have an activity or event happening in your congregation and want to share it with our readers, please send it my way. We look forward to the inspiration!
dholmes@pbymilwaukee.org.
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2018 PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, May 22 - Crossroads Presbyterian in Mequon, 4pm
- TUESDAY, September 11 - Kettle Moraine Presbyterian in Hartland, 4pm
- TUESDAY, November 27 - TBD, 4pm
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DNSIB, update of coming events and resources.
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