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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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HUMPTY DUMPTY SAT ON A WALL
When I attended Garfield Elementary School in Boise, Idaho, I loved the school carnival. I especially loved the cake walk. It didn't require much skill to win, just persistence in buying tickets. My favorite part was selecting a cake from the winner's table: all flavors and sizes; some decorated and others plain. My choice! So naturally, when my daughter was school-aged, I volunteered to
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UNITED CHURCH OF BELOIT HOUSES HOMELESS MINISTRY
The homeless ministry, Family Promise of Greater Beloit, located in the United Church of Beloit's building, was featured in the Beloit Daily News. We give thanks for this ministry! Here is the
link.
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SMALL CHURCH, BIG IMPACT!
Grace United (Fort Atkinson) has been specially recognized in the 2018 Annual Report for the Wisconsin Conference, United Church of Christ. This church of UCC and Presbyterian members has a "can-do" attitude that is not limited by size. We give thanks to God for their ministries!
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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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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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PRAYERS AND CONCERNS AND JOYS
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PASTORAL WORDS FROM SUSAN STOLL:
PATIENCE - A VIRTUE IN PROGRESS
"A watched pot never boils." I thought of this aphorism when I was recently waiting for a large pot of water to reach its boiling point. I kept periodically checking on its progress, for it seemed as if it was taking forever! There are times in our lives - concerning more important matters - that waiting can sometimes boil over into frustration. Life situations may have us in a "waiting mode" that delays our ability to move forward. We may wonder why
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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 our prayers. In the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, we lift up the following prayers this week:
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This congregation is often in the news with one of their many community outreach programs in Milwaukee. They have a homeless ministry, a large community garden, and offer a Summer Arts and Science Literacy Camp for children, just to name a few.
Answer is
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FAITH & ADDICTION CONFERENCE
Addiction in every form, including the current opioid problem, is ravaging our world. How will we as people of faith respond?
The Synod of Lakes & Prairies has found a way to help churches fill a vital
role and take steps to address the crisis by participating in the Faith & Addiction Conference,
September 28-30, in Bloomington, Minnesota.
The event is designed to help congregations, clergy and care givers address the opioid crisis. Hosted by the Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy
(FRLC), the scheduled speakers include
Nadia Bolz-Weber, Omar Manegwala and Anne Wilson Shaef and will feature interactive workshops and breakout sessions. Here is the
conference
website
for more information.
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The Office of Public Witness, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s public policy information and advocacy office, has just published an updated version of its community advocacy guide titled "
Holy Discontentment: Grassroots Advocacy and Organizing in the PC(USA)
." The resource serves as a blueprint for Presbyterians to engage more deeply with civic life and move their community deeper into advocacy and organizing for just public policy on issues of importance to your community. Learn how to set a meeting with your Member of Congress, host a vigil, attend a town hall, and build your advocacy skills.
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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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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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