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ATTEN
TION
CHURCH TREASURERS AND
ADMINISTRATORS
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Complete your Church Employer
Agreement online so employees
can enroll in benefits program.
Make sure you submit your 2019
Employer Agreement online by
October 12. If you don't,
employees will not be able to
elect 2019 benefits during
annual enrollment.
Read more on the Employer News, a Board of Pensions newsletter. If you have any questions,
please contact
Louise Carter:
803-794-1225
or
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News from
The Board of Pensions
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Presbyterians Today
2018 Advent Devotional
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Perfect for congregations, families and individuals, each day provides a Scripture excerpt, meditation and prayer to deepen the Advent experience.
Order copies for your congregation now to ensure delivery before Advent.
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Training and Workshops
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Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary
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Click here to see an overview of Upcoming Continuing Education Events offered through the Leadership Institute of Union Presbyterian Seminary throughout this fall. We hope you can join us for one or more of these exciting opportunities, whether on campus or online.
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Church Happenings
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McGregor Presbyterian Church in Columbia will be hosting Michael Muot Put Ruai, Youth National Secretary for the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, as a part of PC (USA)'s International Peacemaker Program, Sunday, October 7th from 4:30-6:00 PM.
If you are interested in attending the presentation, please contact the church at the link above or by e-mailing Mr. Bill Ackerman at
billackerman44@att.net
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN YOUR CONGREGATION?
We know many of our churches in Trinity Presbytery have mission and ministries that are impacting their congregations, communities and the world. Why not share your stories with other churches? Send your stories to
Lisa Mallory.
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SAVE THE DATE!!
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The Columbia Choral Society* and chamber orchestra
will
be performing
Brahms German Requiem
Friday, November 2, 7:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Basilica in downtown Columbia.
*Artistic Director
: Dr. Elizabeth Mears, Director of Music at Forest Lake Presbyterian Church
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Financial
Update on AC Units
The units are in and working! Folks had a real "cool" time in the apartments this summer. It should be toasty warm in the later fall and winter.
The cost for this project was $24,450.00 for the eight units.
As of Sept. 10, 2018, we have received $16,145.00 in donations for this project. This covers the cost of five of the units.
We still need to raise $8,305.00 to pay back our loan that we had to get to pay for the project. So, we need your help.
Please mail your donation to:
SC Inn at Montreat
Special Gift
P.O. Box 2653
Rock Hill, SC 29732.
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Help Your Presbytery Office Stay in Touch
Ministers, Ed
ucators and
Church
Administrators
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Please e-mail any updates to your personal, church staff or clerk of session contact information.
Send any updates to :
Thank you!
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554 DaVega Drive
Lexington, SC 29073
Phone: 803-794-1225
Fax: 803-794-7830
OFFICE HOURS:
M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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VOLUME 14
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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| How Can You Help Victims of Hurricane Florence? |
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PDA
Out of Chaos, Hope
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GIVE - ACT - PRAY
PDA is delivering immediate aid to those impacted by Hurricane Florence on the eastern seaboard of the United States. Initial assessments suggest catastrophic destruction, but the full scope of the damage will not be known for many months.
Click here to learn how you can help.
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The Peace and Global Witness Offering, one of four PC (USA) special offerings is traditionally received on World Communion Sunday (1st Sunday in October), but can be received at any time.
Churches should have received a packet form the PC (USA) containing a poster, bulletin cover and insert and leader's guide, and more.
A Few Quick Facts:
- 25% of the Offering stays with the local congregations, and 25% with mid councils to unite congregations to support peacemaking in their regions.
- 50% of this Offering supports the wok for peace and reconciliation being done by Presbyterians across the globe.
To learn more about this offering or for materials,
click here.
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The S C Lay School of Theology
Fall Session - Registration Open
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Sponsored by the Five Presbyteries
of South Carolina
The fall session of the SC Lay School will be held October 12-14 on the campus of Presbyterian College in Clinton.
The S.C. Lay School of Theology is for lay persons who wish to:
- Participate in an in-depth study of the Bible, Theology, or Church History
- Be trained as a Commissioned Teaching Elder
- Better prepare themselves to teach the Bible or Church School
- Serve as Directors of Christian Education
- Be certified by the Association of Presbyterian Administrators
Click here for more information on the courses and registration.
The deadline to register is September 24.
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International Peace Worker
to visit Trinity Presbytery in October
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Michael Muot Put Ruai
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The Peacemaking Committee of Trinity Presbytery will welcome Peace Worker, Michael Muot Put Ruai to our p
resbytery as part of
the PC (USA) International Peace Worker initiative, Oct 3-11, 2018.
The primary focus is to learn about reconciliation between divergent groups; how to consider our thoughts and actions regarding someone with whom we disagree - sometimes violently.
There will be opportunities to visit with and hear the stories of Michael Ruai, who works with traumatized Youth in South Sudan, Presbyterian Church of South Sudan.
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2018 Trinity Presbytery Fall Adult Retreat
October 26-27
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THIS YEAR'S THEME:
Words of Encouragement for Anxious Times: The Gift and Witness of Christian Community, from I Thessalonians, led by the Reverend Dr. Jill Duffield, editor of The Presbyterian Outlook.
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RETREAT LEADERS
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The Reverend Dr.
Jill Duffield
Bible Study Leader
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The Reverend Dr.
Brian Coulter
Worship Leader
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The Reverend
Kimani Wright
Worship Leader
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Happenings at Camp Fellowshi
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Picnic and Cornhole
Camp Fellowship and our First Ware Shoals congregation cordially invite you to an afternoon of fun, food and games, Sunday, September 23rd beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Winter Camp 2018
Mark you calendars for
Winter Camp 2018
, December 14-15. More information will be available soon.
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Vital Congregations News
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New Vital Congregations Coordinator
Trinity Presbytery welcomes
Dr. Phyllis W. Sanders
as our Part-time Vital Congregations Coordinator. Dr. Sanders, ruling elder in our Northminster congregation and
Rev. Dr. Chris Denny
, pastor of our Westminster congregation in Columbia, have been coaching the pastor cohorts since February of this year after being trained as facilitators for the two-year Revitalization Initiative Pilot Project sponsored by the Vital Congregations Office
of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
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Vital Congregations Facilitators
Click image to watch video
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Click here to read an article from Presbyterian Mission Agency on the Vital Congregations Initiative in Trinity Presbytery.
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Annual Youth Day at Presbyterian College Saturday, November 10th
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oin Presbyterian College and the Office of Religious Life & Service for our biggest event of the year: Youth Day! The theme for this event is "Welcome to the Feast." We cannot wait to walk with you on this journey of faith! It will be a time of laughter, community, and growth.
Youth Day is an excellent opportunity to get to
know other youth
groups from the southeast, enjoy a creative worship service, and a PC football game. The fabulous
Rev. Marcia Mount Shoop
will be our preacher this year, accompanied by Celtic Cross students. The day costs $20 per person, which covers the cost of a t-shirt, lunch, and tickets to the game. You can get more information and register by
clicking here.
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New PC (USA)
Confirmation Curriculum
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Big God Big Questions:
Confirmation for a Growing Faith
is now available from the PC (USA) Store. Click here for details and a sample book.
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The Five Presbyteries of South Carolina
2018 Leader of Leaders Event
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Space is limited. Click here for details and registration information. |
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2018 Ministers and Educators Retreat
October 22-24, 2018 at Montreat
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The 2018
Minister and Educator Retreat,
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Frances Taylor Gench |
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sted by the Five
SC Presbyteries, will be held October 22-24 at Montreat. Key l
eadership will be provided by
Frances Taylor Gench
, a Herbert Worth and Annie H. Jackson Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia, and Parish Associate at The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, in Washington, D.C.
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FUTURE TRINITY
PRESBYTERY & PC (USA)EVENTS
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Below are some Trinity Presbytery and PC(USA) events happening later. Put them on your calendar now so you won't miss them.
International Peacemaking Program - October 6-11
SC5 Leader of Leaders Workshop - October 16
SC 5 Minister & Educator Retreat - October 22-24
Trinity Presbytery Fall Adult Retreat - October 26-27
2018 Presbytery Meeting Dates and Churches
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Tue., November 13
- Sion Presbyterian - Winnsboro
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CALENDAR EVENTS
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Click here
for the Presbytery Online Calendar of Meetings and Events!
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