Because Presbyterians Want to be Prepared
With a generous gift from Hope Presbyterian in Austin and gifts from individuals Mission Presbytery Disaster Preparedness was purchased two Generac Generators capable of 17500 watts each. We also have three chainsaws with helmets and visors, water purification kits, chairs, tables, safety glasses and more. This is a new and growing ministry within the presbytery and we are looking for those who want to help in and during a disaster. If this sounds like your kind of ministry contact Ed Sackett at drc@missionpby.org.
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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Committee on Representation and Participation (CORP) is meeting right now to find nominees for present vacancies on presbytery committees and to seek nominations for new classes on all our committees. It’s a huge job—can you help us? If you have a gift, please consider a self-referral. Your presbytery needs you! If you know someone who has a gift, consider referring them, and we’ll do the asking.
Because we’re Zooming now, none of our committees require traveling to a meeting. You can be active from home or your office. How easy is that?
And we have more good news for you! Thanks to Melody, we have a new Nomination Form that is fillable on line! Click on the link, fill out the form, and SUBMIT! It’s as easy as THAT! https://forms.gle/3fQ2q21vaFkQXLqeA
Now you have no excuse not to be connected! Please help us support one another by serving on a committee or in the leadership of our presbytery! We’ve made it easier for you—we need YOU to make it easier for us!
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Thanks to our Interim Stated Clerk, the Rev. Dr. Bill Poe, for providing the first of our "Third Sunday" sermons. We hope that this has been a meaningful and helpful addition for your worship schedule, and especially to provide some breathing room for your pastoral leadership! Here's the schedule for the rest of this year: |
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September 20 - our guest preacher is Kailey Gray, a recent graduate of Austin Seminary. Since this is Theological Education Sunday, we're especially happy to have Kailey preach for us! |
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October 18 - The Rev. Nancy Benson Nicol, Development Officer for Austin Seminary |
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November 15 - The Rev. Ed Sackett, Disaster Response Coordinator |
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December 20 - The Rev. Dr. Sallie Watson, General Presbyter |
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"One of my favorite things about this passage is that they named the food after what the people said. “Manna” in Hebrew actually means “What is it?” Isn’t that just like us, to have God’s provide-ence falling all around us, and we have no idea what it is? It might not have been the fancy fine dining they enjoyed in Egypt, but it was God’s gift. It was enough. And it allowed them to rest in God’s provide-ence at least one day a week, a living reminder to them of Who God was, and who wasn’t."
What is it about this week's Ponderings? I think a little sabbath and a little trust might answer that question.
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Free Webinars on Foster Care and Adpotion
Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services (PCHAS) offers free webinars in September for adults curious about fostering and/or adopting children in Texas. Six live webinars occur at various times to accommodate viewers. Additional webinars are scheduled about the Foster Care Village located in Itasca.
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Centering on Mission
The PCHAS program staff invites you for a thought-provoking series titled “Centering on Mission.” We look forward to guiding you through the daily life of a child or family in our care, going beyond just the stories and statistics.
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PCHAS Virtual Luncheon
PCHAS Virtual 2020 Luncheon
San Antonio, South Texas, Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend
Tuesday, October 5th @ 12pm
Registration for the zoom link will be available upon receipt of the electronic invite
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First Steps to Dismantling Racism - August 21 & 28
Presbyterian Women of Mission Presbytery - September 12
SCRAPCE Fall Event - October 5-7
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SCRAPCE Fall Event - Oct. 5-7 |
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Dipping Deeper into the Well of PC(USA) Ministries
Date: October 5-7
Cost: $40 per person including certification; $25 per person for workshop only
Location: Online
Recommended for: Christian educators, pastors and volunteers interested in learning about the denominational resources available for Christian education and formation in the local church. Also recommended for those needing the certification course on Presbyterian Program and Mission.
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Tap into the Power of PC(USA) Programs and Missions Network with the PC(USA) to Enhance Christian Education and Formation Ministries in the Local Church
A PCUSA Resources packet of free materials will be sent to all who register by September 15th.
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Register for Fall 2020 Pathways Online Courses at Union Presbyterian Seminary
Courses open to all, including Commissioned Ruling Elder candidates or any individual seeking further knowledge & edification. Each course meets weekly for five (5) weeks, 7:00pm – 9:00pm EST.
Two courses, Biblical Interpretation and Polity & Administration, begin this September 2020. Two more courses, Reformed Theology/Church History and Teaching the Bible, begin this October 2020
Click the link below for information and registration
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During this time when in person services are suspended, Mission Presbytery is posting links for live-streaming or recorded services to share. Each week we will highlight one church to attend. The link and information is on the front page of the website.
This week's church is Grace Presbyterian Church in Victoria, TX. Information about their worship service can be found on their Facebook page.
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Church Worship and Meeting Plans Worksheet |
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The Presbytery office has compiled a listing of worship opportunities and programs being offered by the Presbytery's churches. The file is in Excel format and can be downloaded from the website Virtual Community page. Please contact Melody Gonzalez at the Presbytery office with any updates. |
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Find it on our "Virtual Community" Web Page |
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- Scattered Church Resource Support Survey - NEW
- Online Giving in 2020 - NEW
- How to Live Stream, hosted by Ed Sackett
- A Pastoral Letter from OGA and PMA
- Video Tutorial on How to Use ZOOM, by Tricia Tedrow
- Resources from Presbyterian Foundation
- Resources from Mission Presbytery DPAC
- Resources for Church Meetings, Including Authoritative Interpretation
- Message from the Board of Pensions
- Protocols for Electronic Meetings and E-Voting
- Advisory on Communion in an Emergency/Pandemic
- Mental Well Being During a Pandemic
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Hospice Austin has a PRN-on-call chaplain position:
typically the work is: 1 weekday night/week and 1-24 hour weekend shift/per month. You can go to their website to apply or email Miranda Fontaine (mfonthome@gmail.com) for a contact at Hospice Austin.
St. John's Presbyterian Church is receiving PIFs for a FT pastor position. St. John's describes it's church as...St. John's is a welcoming place to worship; a place of compassion, love, and grace, with a joyful congregation. St. John's is in south Austin at the intersection of Brodie and 1626 (just a tad north of that intersection on Hewitt.) They'd like the pastor to live in the area. You can access their MIF through the CLC website.
First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde is seeking a part-time Pastoral Leader, 20 hours per week. Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) encouraged, but not mandatory. We have a dedicated church family and live on the edge of the Hill Country by the Frio and Nueces Rivers. For more info on FPC, please our secretary, Charla Jenkins at the church office, (830) 278-2286 or fpcuvalde@sbcglobal.net. We look forward to meeting you!
Designated Pastor position. A dynamic congregation in the San Antonio area is preparing to seek a Designated Pastor. If interested, please send a PIF to the COM at Mission Presbytery.
Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly is seeking a President and CEO.
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church of San Antonio, is looking for a part-time pastor who will lead the congregation in worship and ministry, care for the congregation, and equip them for mission in the community.
Community Presbyterian Church of Port Aransas is looking for a Bookkeeper/Treasurer.
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church is seeking an organist.
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We are Mission Presbytery, serving Christ in the World. In the Reformed Tradition, together we,
- Establish and equip congregations and session to carry out their missions;
- Recruit, receive, ordain, develop, and care for those called to service in the church;
- Enable mission and witness to the Gospel that congregations cannot accomplish alone; and
- Steward our resources faithfully and generously.
We are better together.
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