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FROM THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE
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Looking for an energizing church leadership event open to anyone seeking ways to strengthen the church? Join other members of the presbytery at the NEXT Church Gathering in Baltimore this February 26-28. Details about the conference can be found
here.
If you plan on going, please let Nicole Farley know (
[email protected]) so she can gather all of our folks from the presbytery together while we are there.
If you'd like to go but money is a factor, please be reminded that the Leadership Development Task Force can issue grants up to $500 to anyone in the presbytery aiming to grow their own leadership (one grant per every two years per person). You can find the application for grants under the Leadership Development menu
here. Email your completed grant application to Nicole Farley (
[email protected]).
We hope to see you in Baltimore!
Nicole Farley
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Prayer basket is empty this week! If you have prayer requests, please send them to [email protected].
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BETHESDA 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 Bethesda, 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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A CELEBRATION OF MINISTRY!
Congratulations to the Rev. Dr. Deborah A. Block on forty years of ministry at Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Deborah was ordained by the Milwaukee Presbytery on November 19, 1977 and installed at Immanuel on January 8, 1978. This Sunday, January 7, Presbytery friends are invited to join the congregation in celebrating this important anniversary at a special coffee hour following the 10:00 worship service. Presbytery Moderator Lee Tan will offer words of gratitude and thanks to Deborah for her many years of service to the presbytery.
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A CELEBRATION OF TRANSITION
You are cordially invited to attend the following services and show support for those moving into new ministries:
God's blessings on Deb and Andy as they begin their new ministries. Please keep them in your prayers.
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A Night of Quieting, Sung Meditation, and Reflection By Candle Light
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CROSSROADS CANCUN MISSION TRIP
Looking for a break from the ordinary next spring break? Consider joining an all-ages Crossroads Presbyterian team as we return to Mexico, March 30 - April 8, 2018 to work at Ministerio de Vida on the outskirts of Cancun. You'll spend a rewarding week doing construction work and helping teach Vacation Bible School to kids at the ministry. You'll also experience the warmth of genuine hospitality as you live in community with fellow volunteers, our Ministerio hosts Jacobo and Omega Caamal, and members of their congregation. You'll enjoy sleeping in a hammock, eating tasty homemade Mexican food, and spending a touristy couple of days on the beaches of Isla Mujeres. You'll also work hard, get dirty, and love every minute of it. Families welcome! Spanish not required. If you're interested in learning more, please email Cathy and Jay Sanders at
[email protected].
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Wisconsin Council of Churches introduces a campaign to cut Wisconsin's child poverty in half in ten years...(
READ MORE).
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The deadline for submitting this report is February 5, 2018.
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The last day to submit checks for 2017 is January 5th, 2018. All checks received after that date will be credited to 2018.
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Ruling elders and deacons are invited to a training session sponsored by the presbytery and offered through the Leadership Development Task Force.
Saturday, February 3,
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Southminster Presbyterian Church
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READ MORE
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Dear White Christians:
A Path toward Racial Justice, presented by
Dr. Jennifer Harvey
Friday, February 9, 2018, 7 pm to 9 pm,
Fountain of Life Covenant Church,
633 Badger Road, Madison, WI
Saturday, February 10, 2018, 10 am to noon,
Calvary Memorial United Church of Christ,
4515 N. Mayfair Road, Wauwatosa, WI
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WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES 2018 WINTER FORUM
Faithful Innovation in an Uncertain World. The Rev. Dwight Zscheile, PhD., March 2 and 3. In today's dynamic cultural environment, churches have to be more than faithful-they have to be agile. That means embracing processes of trial, failure, and adaptation as they form Christian community with new neighbors. And that means a whole new way of being...(
READ MORE
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SEEKING SUNDAY MORNING CAREGIVER
Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church is looking for a child care provider for its Sunday morning nursery. Hours are 8 a.m. to noon most Sundays; some weeknight and evening hours are also available. $12.50/hour. Age 18 or older, background check required. Contact Office Manager Cindy Thomas, [email protected]. View full job description here.
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Faith Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Wisconsin is seeking an Interim Pastor to help guide the congregation during a time of transition. The position will be available beginning in January 2018 upon the retirement of our current...(READ MORE).
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SEEKING TABLES AND CHAIRS
Member of Presbytery and Teaching Elder Tom Williams asks if your congregation has surplus stackable or folding chairs and/or folding tables, the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative is in need of about 50 chairs and 6-8 tables. Please contact Tom (
[email protected]
or 414-510-4262) or MHVI (414-257-4111) directly to arrange pick up by them.
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SALT's Lectionary Commentary for Epiphany.
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Alban Weekly, the newsletter of Alban Institute; subscribe here.
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Parish Papers article for February, 2018. Best Practices for Church Members Serving As Staff.
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