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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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As I drove to work last week, a contractor moved up beside me on the interstate in his work pickup. It was the kind of truck with a sheet-metal shell covering the pickup bed, a place to organize tools for his work. Sharp looking. A very fine vehicle. That is, until the morning sun ricocheted off the side of the shiny shell, through my side window, and
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THANK YOU! UPDATE FROM HERITAGE PC
Heritage Presbyterian would again like to thank the Presbytery for inviting us to lead worship at the May Presbytery meeting. It is with great joy that we share our love of music and worship and call to mission with others.
Together at the four Shelter worship services, we raised almost $5,000 for Ezekiel Community Development Corporation (you can read more about them
here
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Together
, we purchased 10 starter kits and 6 apprentice kits to help equip workers with training and working towards apprenticeship.
Together
, we purchased much needed "Job Tools" that will be shared and kept by . Such items were a generator, cordless drills, drill bits, cordless saws, table saw, and saw blades.
After taking a break for the summer, the Shelter Service will be back on the road this fall. If you are interested in having us lead worship at your congregation, please contact Michelle Henrichs (
mahenrichs@gmail.com). Possible dates are: 9/30, 10/21, 10/28, 11/11, and 11/18. Thank you!
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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. Two dates are offered at two different locations. The last officer training was attending by over 50 Presbyterian Elders and Deacons! Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Cost is $10. Click here
for more information and to register.
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INVITATION TO ELDERS AND PASTORS
On Tuesday, July 31, at 5:30 PM at the Presbytery office there will be an introduction to the congregational liaison recruitment initiative. We've been advertising this opportunity and the need for volunteers in recent Fresh Impressions and now there is an opportunity to learn more. Again, the Commission on Ministry is recruiting pastors and elders to serve on teams as a witness of pastoral care and congregational support from the greater church. This initiative is new, so I am estimating that the time commitment will be roughly 18-20 hours
a year connecting with congregations. Skills desired for volunteers are: good listening skills, a positive attitude (cheer leader background a plus), and a desire to strengthen the body of Christ through authentic and supportive relationships. It's a big plus if you don't have all the answers or a desire to fix or save others.
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Two former handbell ringers are looking to be adopted into a bell choir in the Milwaukee area because their church no longer has a bell choir. Please contact them
here if your bell choir is looking for ringers.
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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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PASTORAL WORDS FROM SUSAN STOLL:
STEADY AS WE GO! Walking with the assistance of a cane! At first there was reluctance for its daily use. However, the initial unwillingness to use the cane - my 'dragging-my-feet' lack of enthusiasm - soon changed. It has, in fact, become a welcomed source of steadying support. Fear of falling is diminished. Assurance of secure footing is increased. There's comfort in this! But truth be told,
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PRAYERS:
Good and Gracious God, we praise You for Your glorious creation. We are grateful for Your healing mercies, and we are thankful that You hear and answer our prayers. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we lift up the following concerns this week:
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This congregation is one of our largest churches and located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. They are the oldest congregation in our presbytery, tracing their beginnings to 1837. Coming up next month they have Vacation Bible School on August 21, 22, 23 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Answer is
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INTERFAITH BUS TOUR AND RETREAT - AUGUST 17-19
Bishop Jung's Interfaith Bus Tour and Retreat will be the third time this ecumenical event has taken place in Wisconsin. The 2018 event will take place in the greater Milwaukee area and will include participation in a Shabbat Service at Congregation Sinai, visits to St. Saba Serbian Orthodox Church, the Basilica of St. Josephat, a mosque, The Islamic Society of Milwaukee West, MTO Shahmaghsoudi School, a center for Islamic Sufism, and dialog and prayer with Sikh, Muslim, and Christian presenters.
The program has been developed with the leadership of Dr. Hee-Soo Jung, who is the presiding United Methodist Bishop in Wisconsin, and has a doctorate in Buddhist Studies, as well as experience in inter-faith relationships. The event will involve a Saturday Bus Tour and Sunday program at the DeKoven Retreat Center in Racine.
The Wisconsin Conference of the United Methodist Church is pleased to be able to provide this event for the larger Christian Church in Wisconsin as an opportunity to learn about our neighboring religious communities, to form relationships, and to foster inter-religious solidarity, cooperation, and shared social witness. This year's theme is "Alike and Different: Understanding Real Religious Lives."
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YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEER EMILY TEERINK
Here is a note from Emily Teerink, who is spending a year in Zambia as a Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) with the PC(USA). "I am so excited about this mission opportunity and everything I will get to experience over the next year. I hope that many of you will be able to follow along by subscribing to and reading my YAV blog. A link to the blog can be found here.
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PEACE & GLOBAL WITNESS OFFERING WEBINARS
Bryce Wiebe and Jon Reinink will be hosting two webinars to share about the Peace & Global Witness Offering. They will cover this year's themes, ideas for promoting it in your regions and congregations, and peacemaking activities that are happening because of the gifts made to this Offering.
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PRESBYTERY OF MILWAUKEE SEEKS TWO POSITIONS
The Presbytery seeks 2 people to serve in unique roles. We are hiring a part-time
Communications Coordinator
to be part of our Presbytery staff team. Also, as Jessie Read plans for retirement this year, we are looking for a part-time, volunteer Treasurer
to begin working with her to transition. Click on those links for job descriptions. If you are interested in either position, notify
Matt Lee
, Moderator of Personnel Team.
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WAUWATOSA PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS HANDBELL CHOIR DIRECTOR
The "Chancel Ringers" currently rehearse one night a week and play for church service one Sunday per month (September - May) and special events. Director is responsible for selecting music to be played in coordination with Music Director and Co-Pastors, and managing rehearsals. Two or more years of directing experience required. Contact the WPC Office at 414-774-5005 for more information, or send resume to
officemgr@tosapres.com
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WEST GRANVILLE PC SEEKING CHOIR PIANO ACCOMPANIST
West Granville Presbyterian Church is looking for a Choir Piano Accompanist.
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CROSSROADS PRESBYTERIAN SEEKING CONGREGATIONAL CARE DIRECTOR -
Please click here for
more information
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DELAFIELD PRESBYTERIAN SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR
Delafield Presbyterian Church is currently searching for a part-time music director to begin sometime before the end of August. General position responsibilities are as follows: d
evelop and lead the music ministry program for Delafield Presbyterian Church in a way that is creative, spirit-led, and in line with the mission, values, and theology of the church. Job description here.
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CALVARY SEEKS TO FILL TWO POSITIONS
Calvary Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee is seeking to fill two open positions:
Church Manager: job description
here.
Sunday School Educator: job description
here.
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FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- TUESDAY, September 11 - Kettle Moraine Presbyterian in Hartland, 4pm
- TUESDAY, November 27 - Linn Presbyterian in Lake Geneva, 4pm
- TUESDAY, February 19 - Living Hope Presbyterian in Menomonee Falls, 4pm
- WEDNESDAY, May 22 - TBD
- WEDNESDAY, September 25 - TBD
- THURSDAY, November 21 - TBD
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