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One of the things I love most about my work is worshiping with congregations around our presbytery. Every congregation has its own personality and it has been a wonderful way for me to explore who we are independently as well as who we are together. I grew up attending Presbyterian Church of the Way in Shoreview, Minnesota, and today I hopped online to check out their website. As it happens, they are deep into HYMN
MADNESS, which parallels the NCAA's March Madness. By Easter, they will have a
new champion hymn!
I was glad to see that the congregation I knew and loved so well has retained its sense of humor. I remember so much laughter growing up in that church! My mom was a
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The deadline for the reduced room rate is March 31. Don't delay in reserving your room and registering for this event! Rooms are not guaranteed after March 31.
You won't want to miss this event, as we gather for worship, leadership development, fellowship across presbytery boundaries, and the stated meetings of John Knox, Milwaukee, and Winnebago Presbyteries! And you can bring the whole family because this event is happening at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells!
The conference will start at 4pm on Sunday, April 30th and run through the afternoon on May 1st.
Keynote speakers are nationally known leaders, Bruce Reyes-Chow and Christine Hong, and in addition there will be workshops and worship to attend. This is a CAN'T BE MISSED event!
Click
HERE to learn more about the event and workshops, and to register for the event, which costs $50.
If you are planning to stay on Saturday and/or Sunday night, you will need to reserve your room (which will include passes to the waterpark), through the Kalahari Resort. Call 1-877-253-5466 and mention the "4PM Gathering" to receive a reduced room rate. (
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PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Praise God. We are made to be part of one Body - the Body of Christ -
the Church. May our prayers for one another be a sweet offering of love and grace, upholding each other in the highs and lows of...(READ MORE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susi Stoll at
[email protected]
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LISBON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, SUSSEX
We lift up one of our congre
gations each week in Fresh Impressions, inviting you to learn more about your sister congregations and keep them in your prayers. This week we are lifting up Lisbon, Sussex.
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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!
[email protected].
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PRESBYTERIAN MEETS LUTHERAN IN HARTLAND
Matthew Lee is a Lutheran Pastor at Kettle Moraine United Presbyterian in Hartland. He graciously agreed to an interview exploring the experience of leading a Presbyterian congregation while coming from the Lutheran tradition.
DH: Please tell us briefly what brought you to this juncture.
ML:
I have a good ecumenical focus. When I was at seminary, I worked for the global mission department. I developed many friendships not only from other cultures but faith backgrounds from other denominations. Even at the level of the professors at...(READ MORE).
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NEXT CHURCH: WATCH THE NATIONAL GATHERING!
Several members of the Presbytery of Milwaukee attended the recent NEXT Church conference in Kansas City on March 13-15, 2017. They were challenged and inspired by the worship, panels, and speakers, and highly encourage you to check it out online. You will find initial video recordings of events and in the coming weeks NEXT Church will be posting edited and trimmed versions. Their website is: http://nextchurch.net/.
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SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED FOR SUMMER CAMPS
The Partnerships Team is again offering Camp Scholarships to those attending summer camp! Please find the application form on our website, www.pbymilwaukee.org under "Work of the Presbytery/Partnerships" or click here to print out the form and fill out manually, or here to fill it out electronically and then print. Deadline for applications is May 12th.
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DUBUQUE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ONLINE CLASSES
This summer the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will be offering three online courses for Commissioned Ruling Elders. Each fall and spring, UDTS regularly offers all eight core...(READ MORE).
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DNSIB MEETING AT IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN
Attorney Patrick Dunphy has agreed to hold an education session for us. The focus will be on lessons learned from the Price case study. (That is the case of the mother who was shot and killed last year by her toddler child while she was driving.) See...(READ MORE).
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN'S SPRING GATHERING
The Presbytery of Milwaukee's PW Spring Gathering will be held on May 6, 2017. Join us for food, fellowship, worship. The main speaker will be
Jerrett Luckett, Executive Director, Milwaukee Mission, the topic being
"Exploit No More":
to rescue and restore girls from sex trafficking.
Cathy Manthei will be speaking on "Slavery in 2017". (READ MORE).
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The Greenfield Avenue pancake breakfast is coming up on Saturday, April 8. The hours will be from 7:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. We feature all you can eat pancakes, with many toppings, applesauce, sausages, and juice, coffee, tea or milk. The price is very reasonable at $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends and join us.
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We are having an organ concert at Greenfield Avenue Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 2, at
2:00p.m.
The public is welcome.
Our Organist and Minister of Music, Sheri Masiakowski, is the headliner with guests Mary Radspinner on harp and Aaron Michael Zauner on cello.
This will be a wonderful event filled with incredibly beautiful music. There will be a free will offering. Refreshments will follow the concert. Please join us. (READ MORE).
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CALVARY CHURCH TAIZE PRAYER SERVICES
Calvary Church will hold Taize prayer services on March 22 and April 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Taize prayers incorporate singing, chanting, prayers of intercession, and a brief scripture reading punctuated with moments of silence. If you are looking for a way to re-center and re-focus your life, you might give Taize prayers a try. And, if you are interested in singing or playing an instrument for the either or both services, please contact the church office.
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As people of faith we are called to join the public conversation about the common good - about the kind of a state and nation we can be justifiably proud of, the legacy we want to leave our children and future generations. Past generations of citizens, through government, made the
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PALM SUNDAY CANTATA AT JERUSALEM PRESBYTERIAN
Inspired by the life and message of Jesus Christ, artists in every medium have endeavored to capture the magnificence of His ministry among us. From painters and sculptors, to singers and musicians, the human spirit has long labored to
...(
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). Jerusalem Presbyterian Church.
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
The Communications Coordinator's primary responsibility is managing and producing all communications related to the congregation as well as the outside community at large. In addition, the Communications Coordinator assists with general office tasks. The Communications Coordinator reports to the Office Manager and works...(
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). Wauwatosa Presbyterian website.
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Ruach Words
- Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy.
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