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Northeast Georgia Presbytery Newsletter
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186 Ben Burton Circle
Suite 100
Bogart, GA 30622
706-353-2533
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A WORD FROM HILARY 
Happy Day of Epiphany!
I pray for happiness and a sense of newness and light as we continue yearning to be who God is calling us to be as the body of Christ in Northeast Georgia Presbytery. I pray for all of us that 2017 will be a year of growing in our faith and trust in God and in each other as we remain steadfast in our hope in God who leads us through difficult situations of life.
I have begun reading Richard Rohr's new book, The Divine Dance, and am struck with his emphasis within the Trinity of the flow that we can experientially understand as the motion within the relationship of the three-in-one, one-in-three. And how do we apply this experience of flow in our relationships to one another, to God and to all of God's creation when we find ourselves in difficult situations?
We will have our first opportunity to experience the flow of God's love when we meet together next Tuesday, January 10, at 10:00 am at First Presbyterian Church in Winder at a called meeting to address as a community of faith specific difficulties that have been present at Central Presbyterian Church in Athens. I ask that you read and review the materials available and ask that you join me in praying for the members of the Administrative Commission, for the pastors and members of Central Presbyterian Church, and for all our brothers and sisters in Christ who will be affected by the decisions of our Presbytery next week. And, please know that I pray for you.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM NORTHEAST GEORGIA PRESBYTERY
Reminder to Clerks of Session and Pastors of Churches in Northeast Georgia Presbytery from Rev. K. Travis Adams, Stated Clerk.
In early December, an End-of-the-Year Responsibilities letter was sent to your attention by email.
Please remember that you will need to return to the presbytery office by February 6, 2017, the Clerk of Session for 2017 form, Terms of Call for all ministers serving churches, and the Necrology Report.
On behalf of Presbytery's Treasurer 
In mid-November, church treasurers received an email with 2017 financial information necessary to your (and our) budget planning process. Please be reminded of the following important dates:
- Remittances for 2016 shared mission (covenant of commitment) and per capita payments should be mailed so that they are received in the presbytery's office by January 13, 2017, in order to be counted in the 2016 financial reports.
- In order to receive credit in 2016, all special offerings and extra commitment opportunities to the PC(USA) should be received in the presbytery's office by January 13, 2017.
- Covenant of Financial Commitment form should be submitted by February 6, 2017. Even estimates will be very helpful.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Anita Green in the presbytery office.
 A gathering of youth ministry directors and adult leaders is taking place on Thursday, January 19th at 2pm. We will have time to get to know and enjoy each other and consider cooperative activities. Please contact coordinator Kathy Boardman for further information. boardman.kathy@gmail.com
Thank you!
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Prayer Concerns and Celebrations
 Please continue to remember Rev. Charlie Cook, Honorably Retired, as he deals with medical issues.
We Want to Hear from You!
Please share your prayer concerns and celebrations by calling the presbytery office at 706-353-2533 or email
Linda Turner.
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Save the Date
Committee on Ministry Team Meeting, Covenant Church, Athens, 1:00 p.m.,
January 9
Examinations Action Team Meeting, Covenant Church, Athens, 3:00 p.m.,
January 9
Called Meeting of Northeast Georgia Presbytery, First Church, Winder, 10:00 a.m.,
January 10
Interim Pastors Meeting, First Church, Athens, 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,
January 11
Martin Luther King Jr., Birthday, Presbytery Office Closed,
January 16
Committee on Preparation for Ministry Team Meeting, place tba, 9:00 a.m.,
January 17
Budget Finance Initiative Team Conference Call Meeting, 3:00 p.m.,
January 18
Jubilee Adult Ministries (JAM) Meeting, Covenant Church, Athens, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,
January 19
Coordinating Team Meeting, place tba, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
January 24
Leadership Development Ministry Team Meeting, Covenant Church, Athens, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.,
January 25
Church Officer Development Event, First Church, Athens
, February 4
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We believe Almighty God is calling Northeast Georgia Presbytery to become a Christ centered, inclusive community of faithful and healthy congregations.
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