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HEADING TOWARD RECORD ENROLLMENT IN SYNOD SCHOOL
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Nearly 700 people of all ages will descend upon a small town in Iowa July 23-28 to sing, study, worship and play.
Synod School, offered by the
Synod of Lakes and Prairies at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa, is thriving - and unusual, since it is the only such Presbyterian program left in the country.
"It feeds people in such holistic ways - body, mind and soul," said Deb DeMeester, the synod's director of leadership development, who is in her second year of overseeing the program after years as a participant. Many attendees consider it the best week...(
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The Presbytery of Milwaukee has 23 participants enrolled. You are invited to join them!
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PRAYERS, CONCERNS AND JOYS
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Prayers would be appreciated for Carroll University's presidential For all the congregations in the midst of Vacation Bible School, we pray for not only the children, but their dedicated teachers and other helpers who are giving of their time and talents to bring the word of God alive through story-telling, various....(READ MORE).
If you have a prayer request to share, please contact Susan Stoll at
[email protected]
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SUN VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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 Sun Valley, Beloit.
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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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KENOSHA FIRST ORGANIZES FOR PASTOR'S ABSENCE
The last time I saw Rev. Lance Loveall, we spoke of his coming sabbatical and how his church would be preparing for his absence. Pastor Lance is at Kenosha First Presbyterian Church. It can be a challenging time when the pastor is out of the office, but it does not need to paralyze the congregation. Here's what Pastor Lance had to say about his scheduled absence and how the church...(READ MORE).
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PRESBYTERY GATHERING FEATURES REV. DENISE ANDERSON
Mark your calendar for some inspiration! The Co-Moderator of the 222nd General Assembly, the Rev. Denise Anderson, will speak at our September 26, 2017, Presbytery Gathering. This Gathering will be at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Waukesha. You are invited to attend. More info to come via Fresh Impressions.
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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR APOSTLE'S VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Apostle Presbyterian Church - 1509 S. 76th St, West Allis, WI 53214
Vacation Bible School: July 17-21, 2017 9 am - 12 noon. Register now!
Apostle Presbyterian Church invites children to soar with us at VBS Hero Central! Through story, song and play the children will learn how they can discover their super strength through God. We welcome children from three years old through 6th grade. Older kids and adults are encouraged to volunteer.
VBS is great fun no matter what your age!
Registration forms available from the church office: 414-476-2043
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SUMMERTIME READING FROM ALBAN INSTITUTE
The Power of Listening
Building Skills for Mission and Ministry
LYNNE M. BAAB
Listening skills, and the perspective gained through careful listening, are more important in congregations than ever. Many factors make attentive listening a significant contributor to healthy congregations. As we enter into a post-Christendom culture, the people coming into congregations, as well as the people in the wider community, are less likely to be operating from a shared set of assumptions. With world-wide migration reshaping our communities and congregations, diverse perspectives coming from varied cultural backgrounds are also more common. The...(
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ARTS AND SCIENCE LITERACY CAMP
A message from Rev. Karen Hagen, Pastor, Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church:
Well, last week we shared the success of our mission in reaching low income kids in need. We had estimated 40% of our population in the lowest income bracket but it is living more like 60%! Today we created a...(READ MORE).
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SUPPORT FOR ARTS AND SCIENCE LITERACY CAMP
Go Fun-D Me!
HELP SEND A CHILD TO LITERACY CAMP!
Arts and Science Literacy Camp needs your support!
With over 60% of those enrolled at or below poverty...(
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HOST FAMILIES NEEDED JUNE 17-19
Blue Lake International Southern Winds Pre-Tour, Milwaukee, WI
I'm contacting you from the International Exchange Program at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan. We are located directly East of Milwaukee, across the big lake! Each summer, we send 6 student groups to Europe on 3-4 week goodwill ambassador performance tours. We could really use your assistance. One of our groups, the International Southern Winds (concert band) is coming to Milwaukee for a 2-night "mini practice tour" before departing for Europe. This is a group of talented young Americans (and 1 German student), ranging in age from 12-18. They will be in Milwaukee Saturday evening, June 17th through Monday morning, June 19th.
Our Chairlady for this time in Milwaukee is Heather Gandre, of New Berlin. She has been working hard to select local host families to welcome these students into their homes for 2 nights. We have approximately 15 students left to house at this time, so 6-8 additional families are needed (assuming each family can host at least 2 students). The group is meeting and performing at Greenfield High School and have a free performance there on Sunday afternoon. A schedule for their time in the greater Milwaukee area is
attached.
Leah Brockman
Director of International Tours
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
300 E. Crystal Lake Rd.
Twin Lake, MI 49457
1.800.221.3796 ext. 201
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WORLD REFUGEE MESSAGE FROM STATED CLERK
LOUISVILLE -
As the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s observance of World Refugee Day nears-June 20-Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson, II, has sent a public letter to members of the U.S. Congress urging them to "choose welcome over isolation and fear" as they debate the country's immigration policy.
Specifically, Nelson asked legislators to "do everything in their power to
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GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TOOLKIT NOW AVAILABLE
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES CELEBRATED FOR HUNGER WORK
LOUISVILLE - For nearly 50 years, the
Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) has worked with Presbyterians and global partners towards the common goal of ending hunger and poverty. Now PHP is expanding that to recognize congregations involved in hunger work through a covenant called Hunger Action Congregations.
PHP wants to hear from congregations that are
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NEW INCENTIVE LOAN OFFERED
LOUISVILLE - Congregations wishing to make their facilities more accessible and inclusive of people living with disabilities have a new option for funding related enhancements to their...(READ MORE).
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NEW CHURCH NEW WAY FROM VERA WHITE
New 1001 cohorts begin this fall. From the Presbyterian Mission Agency: We are excited about people feeling the call to start nearly 400 new worshiping communities since 2012, including two in...(READ MORE).
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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.
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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.
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In collaboration with the Buddhist Peace Fellowship:
The First in a Film Series on Racial Justice
:
I Am Not Your Negro.
June 17, 2017 at 6:30PM to 9:00PM.
More info
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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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Ruach Words
- Teaching Elder Kathryn Craven's website offering worship liturgy.
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Parish Papers article for July, 2017. How Can We Help Immigrants?
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