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Our Mission:
To identify and strengthen leaders
so that every congregation
makes new and mature disciples for Jesus Christ.
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Welcome to the second edition of your
every-other-week news & updates from
around the Presbytery and beyond!
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Friends,
Thank you for your ongoing prayers and patience as I settle into this new, additional part-time role as your acting stated clerk. As we move into the middle of the month and through the first round of monthly meetings, I'm learning about things everyday that I hadn't paid much attention to before as a pastor or Navy chaplain.
As you scroll down (and maybe click through for more detail), I encourage you to consider praying for those who've been working in your church and others, organizations mentioned, and the missions we support to make things happen that make a difference through service as disciples for Christ.
Blessings,
Bill
Rev. W. A. Wildhack III
Acting Stated Clerk
P.S. Because some of you have asked: I'm the "acting" stated clerk until the Presbytery of Tampa Bay elects a new "permanent" clerk for a three-year term by written ballot at a future meeting.
P.P.S. Several folks have been confused when trying to send me email because their email program fills in David Baker's name when they start typing "statedclerk@pbty.com" in the address field. I promise I'll get the email, but you might need to edit your Contacts to take that address out of David's info; if you do need to reach David, send him a note directly at
pastordavidbaker@gmail.com.
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Save the Date:
Monday, September 23
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All Proceeds Benefit
Cedarkirk Camp and Conference Center's
Capital Campaign Effort!
Come out for a fun day of golf and help support Cedarkirk’s effort to build a new dining hall strengthening a special ministry and setting a place for all. For more information and to register,
click here or contact Julie Poulin at campaign@cedarkirk.org.
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Studying Christian Education
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From Tricia Dykers Koenig, Associate Stated Clerk and Associate Director for Mid Council Relations in the Office of the General Assembly:
Did you know there is a GA Special Committee to Study the Reformed Perspective of Christian Education in the 21st Century? With a particular focus on further study of the certified Christian educator process and faith formation in small congregations and racial/ethnic minority congregations, we would like to hear your voice. To participate in a short interview, please send an email to
CESpecialCommittee@gmail.com with your name, role, and contact info. Please share this request with your congregations as well. The committee thanks you!
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"Created to Thrive" Conference
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Rev. Peg Roy, pastor at First PC, Auburndale, passes along info on the 2019 "Created to Thrive" Conference in Houston, Texas on August 2-4, 2019 sponsored by CBE International (Christians for Biblical Equality).
The conference website says "God designed us to thrive as we live according to our gifts and calling. Explore God’s vision for thriving marriages, churches, and communities. Be equipped to bring that vision to life. Together, we can be part of the solution to abuse, trafficking, pornography, and more."
Pastors who register before the end of March can use the code PastorPartners for $60 off of the regular registration rate; group rates are available, too.
Find out more about the conference by
clicking here or on the "Register Today" image, and learn more about CBE and the rest of its work by
clicking here.
The Presbytery of Tampa Bay supported CBE International through the offering collected at the May 2018 Stated Meeting of the Presbytery. Peg Roy is a member of the Board of Directors of CBE International.
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Special Worship and Education Event at Lakeview PC, St. Pete
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Lakeview PC in St. Petersburg is hosting a guest speaker in worship on Sunday, March 31, with an update on "2019 Nicaragua in Recovery... What’s Next? Linking U.S. and Nicaraguan Neighbors"
Elder Kitty Rawson at Lakeview writes: "I know it conflicts with others' routine places of worship, but an occasional visit elsewhere is healthy for the soul, right?!"
Click here (or on the page image) to read the flyer for more details and contact info for the event.
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Not necessarily new, but still interesting . . .
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The Social Justice and Environment breakout group at our last Presbytery meeting suggested sharing news about Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday to "promote environmental and social justice through your congregation's purchasing decisions."
Click here for more about Eco-Palms.
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224th General Assembly (2020)
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While GA224 is over a year away, it's already time to think about nominating someone --
or yourself -- to serve as a commissioner or Young Adult Advisory Delegate.
The Presbytery's Nominating and Representation Committee (NRC) needs your help in preparing a slate of commissioners for election at our
November 2019 Stated Meeting.
Watch the eNews for more info over the next few months. In the meantime, click below to download the NRC's procedure and application to get started just in case you think you might apply.
The deadline for applying is September 19, 2019 -- but don't wait to the last minute to decide to apply!
Links to the NRC's GA224 Commissioner/YAAD Nomination Procedure and Application are right here:
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Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center's Capital Campaign is focused on "improving the accessibility of our buildings and expanding our facilities so that we may better minister to those we serve."
Don't forget: The Presbytery of Tampa Bay is offering matching gifts from churches and Presbyterians from within our presbytery up to a total of $100,000.
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SUMMER CAMP CHANGES LIVES!
Are you looking for a summer program for your child that will provide him or her with opportunities for spiritual, physical, and social growth? Cedarkirk offers small-group, residential camp programs that allow children and youth to explore, learn, and just be themselves. Besides being fun, summer camps help kids: improve confidence and self-esteem; learn a new skill; improve critical thinking and decision-making abilities; experience the wonder of the natural world; learn to live and work as part of a community; and connect with God in a place where earnest discussions and honest dialogue allow them to make their faith their own. Send your camper to Cedarkirk this summer to discover how a single summer can last a lifetime! Visit
www.cedarkirk.org for program dates, details, and registration.
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POAMN 2019 Regional Conference, May 22 at St. Leo Abbey
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Offered collaboration with Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA), this event "provides
inspiration and encouragement for congregational leaders and parishioners involved in ministry to, with, and among older adults." The conference will be held May 22, 9am to 4:30pm at St Leo Abbey, St Leo, FL. Find out more by
clicking here.
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The Art of yes, and . . .
When Church Doesn't Go According to Plans
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The South Atlantic Puerto Rico region of the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators fall workshop features Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana (Author of
God, Improv, and the Art of Living), with worship and music lead by Rev. Bill Carter (Presbybop Music). Fro a larger version of the flyer,
click here.
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Northwood Presbyterian Church is wondering if anyone has a spare fire-proof filing cabinet that might be available.
Click here if you do!
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Lake Seminole Presbyterian Church is looking for vendors for its Spring Market on Saturday, April 6. Contact info and more about the market is at
this link.
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Beth-El Volunteer Opportunities
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Beth-El has a number of opportunities for volunteers who would like to share their professional skills to help improve the quality of life of farm working families, including:
- Mentors - For career coaching and job interview training.
- Teachers - Bi-lingual who can help with basic skills (ESOL, GED).
- Dentists/Hygenists - to add to our volunteers for our clinic.
- Translators - to work with professional dental teams.
- Counselors - (bi-lingual) to help with needs assessments.
Click here for Beth-El's March newsletter with more information---including contact info for these opportunities and the rest of what Beth-El is doing.
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Promoting the Presbyterian Hunger Program
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Are you interested in learning more about all the things that the Presbyterian Hunger Program does to "alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes?"
Find out more, including links to some PowerPoint presentations you can use (in whole or in part) with groups in your church by
clicking here.
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PTB Making a Difference in Honduras
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Gene Aspy, a member of the International Mission Partnership Committee of Tampa Bay was present at the annual meeting of scholarship recipients in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. The scholarships are provided by Presbyterian churches in the United States. People in the Tampa Bay Presbytery provide for most of these scholarships. The government provides "free" education through the sixth grade. Even then students must provide uniforms and transportation. After sixth grade add books, tuition, and supplies. Many students walk on treacherous mountain paths for an hour to school in all kinds of weather.
If you would like to support this scholarship ministry you can donate through your church and earmark it for "Presbytery Honduran Scholarship."
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The eNews welcomes employment opportunity notices from our member churches and partner organizations. For more information about any of the items below, please contact the church or organization directly rather than the Presbytery office.
A request:
If you've posted a position here -- or if you know it's been filled -- please send an email to
statedclerk+enews@pbty.com
to let us know! Thank you!
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Preschool Director Position
Northwood PC, Clearwater
Northwood Presbyterian Church has an open position for a Preschool Director. For more about this Interested individuals should send cover letter, resume and evidence of the required credentials to northwoodpcsearch@yahoo.com
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Staff-Member-in-Charge, Before/After Care Program
Northwood PC, Clearwater
Northwood also has an opening for "an enthusiastic, team player as a Staff Member In Charge for our Pinellas County Licensed Before/After Care program."
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Youth Ministry Coordinator Christ PC, Largo
Christ Presbyterian Church in Largo is looking for a part-time youth ministry coordinator to serve 10-12 hrs/wk (
Sunday mornings; Wednesday evenings; other fellowship programs, special worship services, and special events as determined)
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Part Time Youth Director
McLeod Memorial, Bartow,
McLeod Memorial Presbyterian Church has an opening for a part-time (12-15 hrs w/ exception to summer activities) youth director. For more details on the position, requirements, and contact info, please
click here
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Part-Time Church Bookkeeper
Trinity PC, Seven Springs
Trinity Presbyterian Church of Seven Springs is looking for a part-time bookkeeper and hopes to fill the position right away. Read the position description and contact info by
clicking here.
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Remember, there's always a lot of content on the Presbytery of Tampa Bay website, with info about all the presbytery commissions and committees, resources for clerks of session, news and announcements, and more. Click the button below to start exploring!
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Thanks for reading all the way to the end! See you again in two weeks (unless something more urgent comes up)! -- Bill
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