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SPEAKING AND LISTENING, PART 2
I have a tattoo behind my ear. Really. And the tattoo is permanent although the ink may need to be refreshed a time or two in the coming decades. I'd been considering getting a scripture verse tattooed but there wasn't ever a single scripture that quite fit. I connect with God deeply in three primary ways: through creation, through music and the arts, and through scripture. In particular, I have a profound love for the Gospel of John and I wanted to have something
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LAST CHANCE! HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND.
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". (
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PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
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God's blessings upon the four presbyteries (John Knox, Milwaukee, Northern Waters, and Winnebago) and the guest speakers who will be gathering on April 30 - May 1 at the Kalahari Resort for...(READ MORE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susi Stoll at
[email protected]
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SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, WAUKESHA
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 Southminster, Waukesha.
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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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BE IN THE PRESBYTERY'S WEBSITE
We have a page in our website dedicated to finding a congregation. And we'd like to feature yours! Some of the church photos are there, some are not. Please send a photo of your church if you'd like to be included. Send to
[email protected]. The Presbytery's
website.
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BUILDING INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES FROM WAUWATOSA
Katherine Dummer is a member of Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church, serves on the Presbytery COM, and is a former Moderator of the Presbytery of Milwaukee. But she also has an international reach that she has built over the years via building bridges with those of other nationalities and/or cultures.
Being involved in our presbytery's partnership with Dangme Tongu Presbytery in Ghana is a major part of her international ministry. While in college, her...(READ MORE).
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HABITAT HOUSE DEDICATED TOMORROW
Here's more news on the Presbyterian Coalition sponsored Habitat home.
The dedication will be Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 2pm-2:30pm. The location is 2203 N. 42nd Street.
We'll be celebrating with the family of Theo Miles who was profiled in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel this past Sunday. (READ MORE).
It's a true testimony to all the hard work and commitment of the building team that Theo's children will now have a safe and healthy space to live and pursue their education!
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Laryssa LeFebve is an ambitious member of Kenosha First Presbyterian Church. She is an artist and met the challenge of painting the PC(USA) confessions to enhance the worship experience in her church. With the completion of the Belhar Confession painting, she has completed the series of illustrated confessions, ten in total. The project took...(
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Attached is our closing report for the HOPE mission trip to West Virginia. Please extend our gratitude and appreciation to the New/Emerging Mission Ministry Committee for their financial support. Without the $5,000 grant, our trip would not have allowed us to help the families in need of God's loving touch...(READ REPORT).
Mike Williams,
HOPE Coordinator
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On May 8 through May 21, a delegation of Presbytery of Milwaukee representatives will be traveling to Moldova to investigate the possibility of a mission there. The issues to be discussed include human trafficking and refugees. Moldova is the poorest country in Europe; most working-age adults move out of the country to find work, leaving a population of children in the care of grandparents and institutions, leading to social issues and complication...
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GHANA PARTNERSHIP UPDATES
The Ghana Partnership Team is again looking for people from Milwaukee Presbytery who would be interested in being part of the Milwaukee Presbytery Delegation to visit our Dangme -Tongu Partner Presbytery in Ghana.
Following our wonderful...(READ MORE).
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WELCOME AND SANCTUARY TO IMMIGRANTS
As Presbyterians increasingly face legal and other issues around providing welcome and hospitality to immigrants, the Immigration Office of the Office of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has released a new resource for congregations titled, "Welcome and the Law."
General Assembly Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson, II, has issued a letter to the church, commending the new resource. "I extend to you the
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REGISTER NOW FOR SYNOD SCHOOL
Synod School is July 23-28, 2017. It is a learning and personal enrichment experience for people of all ages. Its organizers seek to create an environment of hospitality, healing, and hope. To register for Synod School, log on here. Click here to view the brochure.
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PRESBYTERIAN PLANNING CALENDARS AVAILABLE
We are now taking orders for the 2017-18 Presbyterian Planning Calendars. Please click
here
to print the order form or go to our
website
under Work of the Presbytery/Forms
. The price remains $8.50 and the deadline to be included in our bulk order is May 5th.
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VOLUNTEER TO BUILD A HABITAT HOME
Habitat teams are getting ready to frame the 2017 Presbyterian House on Saturdays May 6, 13 and 20. Join with other Presbyterian members to help with this local mission. Your help is valued and needed. Sign up here.
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REGISTER FOR BIG TENT 2017
Tell your friends and colleagues to meet you in St. Louis! Registration is now open for this year's Big Tent that will take place on the campus of Washington University, July 6-8th in St. Louis, Missouri. The theme of this year's conference is Race, Reconciliation, and the Reformation...More info here.
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TIPPECANOE PRESBYTERIAN CELEBRATES 100 YEARS ON MAY 21, 9:30AM
What do you do with an idea? You change the world! One day I had an idea. At first, I didn't think much of it. I acted like it didn't belong to me. But it followed me. I worried what others would think. I kept it to myself. But there was something magical about...
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SOUGHT
The Wisconsin Council of Churches seeks an Executive Director.
Responsibilities include: nurturing and sustaining relationships/partnerships with member judicatories and their leaders, fund development, programming ecumenical educational events, working with statewide advocacy organizations, staff supervision, and board support, all in the service of sustaining a vibrant Council of Churches. Interested candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter addressing why the candidate feels called to be open to this position to
[email protected]
by May 21, 2017. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. View a
Position Description.
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Ruach Words
- Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy.
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Parish Papers available here. Two new articles featured:
Ministry in the Midst of Tragedy and
Financing the Local Church: What Does It Cost?
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