Eastminster Presbytery

E-News
for the Week of September 12, 2018
For correspondence mailing, please use the appropriate mailing address:
General Presbyter & Stated Clerk
1201 E Market St #427
Akron, OH
479.461.4042
Business Administrator
P.O. Box 14439
Poland, OH 44514
330.505.2167
Business Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm
Mark Your Calendars
  • September 19 - AMC meeting, First Church, Warren: 3:00 p.m.
  • September 20 - North Area Clergy Lunch, First Church, Girard: 12:00 p.m.
  • September 30 - Rev. Adam Rodgers Installation Service, Westminster, Boardman: 3:00 p.m.
Pastor Installation Service

Eastminster Presbytery and Westminster Church, Boardman, joyfully invite you the the Installation Service of Adam Rodgers as called pastor to Westminster Presbyterian Church , Boardman on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. A reception will follow.
DiscipleFest 2018
Spread the Word.....

Saturday, October 20
9 am – 3:30 pm.
Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls

Cost is $15/payable at door (includes lunch)

Please download and post fliers to help promote this Presbytery-wide event!



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Minutes Review

We are still waiting to hear from 16 of our churches to schedule for the 2017 session minutes review or to report that review has already been completed to reach of goal of all 45 of our churches responding. The two dates for review are:

* Saturday, September 22, 10 a.m., Mineral Ridge Presbyterian Church
* Sunday, September 23, 2 p.m., Firestone Park Presbyterian Church

Please print and fill in the checklist prior to meeting >> Checklist for Review
Change is inevitable. Transition is optional.
 
We worship a God who is eternal and a savior who is “the same yesterday, today and forever,” yet changes occur at a dizzying pace around and within our congregations. Navigating the tension between our ever-changing world and the never-changing truths of our faith — making transitions to new ways of being the church — requires faithful, skillful leadership. In the PC(U.S.A.), the Transitional Ministry Education Consortium (TMEC) seeks to cultivate and equip leaders for such a time as this.
 
Pastors are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for professional growth. Both introductory and advanced programs (known as “Week 1” and Week 2”) are offered at Princeton Theological Seminary in early October. Registration is still open, so please forward this information to your pastors as soon as possible. Here is a link to the Princeton registration site:
 
 
…or check out other upcoming opportunities on the TMEC website:
 
 
Thank you for all you do to nurture congregations and inspire leaders in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
2019 J-Term in Isreal ... UDTS is organizing a three-credit 2019 J-Term travel course to Israel, “Experiencing the Archaeology of the Bible,” taught and led by Dr. Jordan Ryan. For more information and to take a survey for interest please click on the "survey" link . Survey
PCUSA Store

The  Book of Common Worship, Daily Prayer  is ideal for the practice of daily prayer in congregations, small groups, and family or personal devotion. Featuring newly revised content from the Book of Common Worship, this engaging and accessible resource includes simple services for daily prayer, a complete psalter as well as other biblical songs and ancient hymns, and more! Click on the PC(USA) store button to order your copy today!
Evangelism Conference: Sabbath Retreat

Please be sure to spread the word to pastors, friends, neighbors, and let them know that the deadline for registration is weeks away for the Evangelism Conference: Sabbath Retreat! Oct. 15-19 th at Lake Tahoe will bring 1001 New Worshiping Communities, Vital Congregations, and all Christian Formation together to host this event. Jason Santos (Christian Formation) will be leading us!
 
You can sign-up for the “Vital Congregations Community Group” for the event. We will have Dr. William P. Brown who has written the Lessons for Pastor Cohorts for the 2 nd Year of the Vital Congregations Initiative with us. Bill will lead us in an exploration of the Wonder of God, and it will be incredible! It has had a profound impact on my life and ministry.
 
I hope you are able to join us, and invite others to come! For such a time as this, it is good for the leaders of Christ’s beloved Church to find holy space and renewal for themselves, in order that we might help lead and live a more vital congregational life together!
 
Around Eastminster Presbytery....

Mission to the USA visitor will be in our area this October. Canfield Presbyterian Church is hosting Nosheen Khan from Pakistan and would like to offer other churches the opportunity for Nosheen to speak at their church. If you would like to schedule a time with Nosheen or more information, please contact Larry Bowald at lbowald@canfieldpresbyterian.org.

Positions Available:
Westminster Church, Akron:
Custodian
Part-time evening custodian Monday - Friday and a full-time daytime custodian (5 days, including Sunday) plus special events. Full-time position hours must be flexible. Experience and references required. Ability to make repairs throughout the facility, light carpentry, and painting skills desired. Full background check and drug screening required. Send resume and wage requested to wpctreasurer@gmail.com .  

Staff Accountant
Responsible for recording contributions, managing AR and AP, JE and all reports. Payroll experience required. Experience with Church Windows or ACS software a plus. Average 25hr/wk. Competitive wage. Email resume with wage requirements and references to  wpctreasurer1250@gmail.com .
  Youth Coordinator
Responsible for sustaining youth ministry (7 th  to 12 th ) in keeping with established program. Administrative position is 10 hours per week with competitive pay. Mainline theology required. Email resume with wage requirements to  wpctreasurer1250@gmail.com . 

Additional information regarding this position can also be found on our Connections page at: eastminsterpresbytery.org .

The  Women's Bible Review Fellowship  of The Vine Fellowship Church will next gather 
Thursday, September 20, 2018, at The HUB Community Center, 3676 Community Lane, Copley OH 44321 from 1-3pm in the Café. We will study THE PRODIGAL GOD by Author and Pastor Tim Keller. "Seekers and believers alike will see Christianity in a whole new way..." So, come join us for this DVD study into how Christ's followers are supposed to love! Call or text Suzanne @ 330.322.7966 by 9.19.18 for seating accommodations and study guides. 

The HUB Community Center is located at 3676 Community Lane
Copley, OH. 44321 (off S. Cleveland-Massillon Road)
330- 576-6608
Kids Cooking Academy - World Cuisine Series
Inspire your student (ages 7-18) to experience new foods and develop cooking skills. The World Cuisine Series will explore tasty and unique dishes from all over the world. Students have hands-on instruction of the featured foods, sample their creations and receive a copy of the recipe to recreate again at home.
 
Class fee is $25 per student. Space is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance.
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