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FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
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PROOF AT LAST!
I have proof at last! Some thought it wasn't possible - that maybe we were genetically deficient and that's why. Others acknowledged our heritage as the "frozen chosen" for our staid and proper approach to worship. Like searching for the Yeti, I wandered the country, seeking proof that Presbyterians weren't uniquely subject to stricter laws of gravity. At last night's Presbytery Gathering, I finally had my proof, and it's captured on videotape: Presbyterians are, in fact, able to .
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We will be sending
by email to all church clerks and pastors the documents usually contained in the Annual Clerk Packet. We hope to eliminate printing out so many documents and model being stewards of our earth. The documents that will be emailed will include the Minimum Terms of Call approved at yesterday's presbytery meeting, Terms of Call/Contract form, Pastoral Personnel Policies, Treasurer Letter, Clerk Letter, and General Mission Pledge form. Watch for them next week. These documents can also be found on our website.
If there is any church that prefers to have the printed packet, please let
Chris Halverson
know.
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We will be sending
by USPS to all church clerks the 2019 Per Capita Apportionment statement next week. The Presbytery approved the amount of $38 per member at yesterday's meeting. The apportionment is based on the church's December 31, 2017 membership. Our hope is that churches will submit their Per Capita Apportionment by March 31, 2019. Please let
Chris Halverson
know if you will be using a different schedule for payment.
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ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
At yesterday's Presbytery Gathering, we colored on sheets from Illustrated Children's Ministry, a company of Adam Walker Cleaveland, one of our new minister members. Thank you Adam for also bringing nativity stickers! Learn more and get freebies from their Facebook page and join the Community on the same page.
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"This pastor is also a girl scout troop leader."
Last week's mystery pastor is Deborah Block, pastor and head of staff at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.
"On my honor, I will try ..." When the call went out for leaders for a new troop at my neighborhood public school, I decided to try it. We're now in our third year, 20 Brownies and five leaders (a university VP, a Methodist pastor, a physician, a bartender, and me!) and this year our focus is on the world-wide need for clean water. It's great opportunity "to serve God and my country" with girls and parents in my community.
Jean Dow (surprise, surprise) was the first to guess correctly and received a free meal at yesterday's presbytery gathering! And to the others who guessed correctly, and incorrectly, thanks for playing!
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WHO IS THIS?
"I presented the first research paper on the pastoral implications of "Xena: Warrior Princess" at the annual meeting of the American Society of Religion/Society of Biblical Literature."
Send your guess to
Chris Halverson
and the first person to guess correctly will be recognized next week and receive a free dinner at the next presbytery meeting!
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NEWS FROM THE DENOMINATION
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Find stories from PC(USA) mission co-workers that illustrate New Testament lectionary readings for the season of Advent.
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Among their many activities, this congregation recently began
renting space to Aurora who has chosen to open Shared Journeys Charter School for school aged parents. This church has an ambitious goal of "purchasing" twelve goats for the Heifer International program. The choir will offer their Christmas Cantata "Christmas Presence" on Dec. 16, at 10am. This congregation's Pastor just welcomed a new granddaughter!
Answer is
here.
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LUX SUMMER THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH
The Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth is offering a
free! two-week summer program at PC(USA)-related Monmouth College (Monmouth, IL), to give high school students from around the country a chance to immerse themselves in big theological questions. The 2019 Lux Institute will be held
June 16-30, 2019 on the theme
"A Place at the Table: Thinking Theologically about Hunger and Poverty." The application deadline for students is
January 1, 2019, which is quickly approaching. There is a
link to a PDF resource available for those who might be interested, and the program website is available
here.
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ERNEST GLENN CHILDREN'S TOY STORE
Christ Presbyterian Church,
1930 W Walnut St.,
Milwaukee
, WI 53205 will again be taking donations for their annual Toy Store for children.
Ernest Glenn Children's TOY STORE
Saturday December 15th, 2018
9:00 am until 2:00 pm
Serving Children up to age 12.
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HOPE (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE EVERYWHERE) MISSION TRIP
The Rock Prairie Presbyterian Church in Janesville, in conjunction with the Jerusalem Presbyterian Church in Wales, are inviting interested volunteers to participate in the 2019 HOPE (Helping Other People Everywhere) Mission Trip. This mission trip will focus on repairing homes that were damaged by extreme flooding from Hurricane Mathew in 2016 and Hurricane Florence in 2018. The mission trip volunteers will be staying at the Highlands Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The mission trip is scheduled for Monday,
March 18 to Friday, March 22. Travel via car-pooling will occur the weekend before and after the mission week. Cost is $150/person which includes lodging at the church and all meals. Contact Mike Williams, HOPE Coordinator with questions or to receive a copy of the Mission Handbook. The handbook may also be found at the church web site
www.rockprairiechurch.org.
col-mike@charter.net
608.751.6274
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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.
- We're also seeking a Pastor to Pastors. Their primary function is to provide pastoral care to pastors in the Presbytery of Milwaukee. The Pastor to Pastors serves as a confidential friend, counselor, and shepherd. They also facilitate groups and mentoring relationships and create other relational opportunities to help pastors stay healthy. Position description
If you are interested in any position, notify Matt Lee, Moderator of Personnel Team.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE - SYNOD OF LAKES AND PRAIRIES
We are looking for a diverse pool of qualified applicants with strong technical and interpersonal skills to provide administrative and financial operating support under the leadership of the Director of Financial Services for business operations, bookkeeping and accounting procedures, and records management.
The Synod of Lakes and Prairies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and recruits, hires, calls and equips persons without discrimination by race, color, creed, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, or marital
status. Details and job description
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN IN WAUKESHA SEEKS STATED SUPPLY PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church of Waukesha, WI, is seeking a pastor starting Feb. 1, 2019. This is a stated supply position for a limited term with the possibility of renewal. We envision a full-time (40 hours per week) position, although we will consider candidates interested in a part-time position. Effective salary $55,000 plus benefits. Download a job description.
Please e-mail your résumé or PIF to:
presby1@sbcglobal.net
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THE LISBON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SUSSEX AND THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF RICHFIELD, WI ARE SEEKING A STATED SUPPLY PASTOR TO SERVE BOTH CONGREGATIONS
Click
here
for job description and compensation.
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SECOND PRESBYTERIAN IN RACINE SEEKS WORSHIP PIANIST
Second Presbyterian Church in Racine is looking for a church pianist to play for our Sunday worship service. This is a part-time paid staff position. If interested or for more details contact Rev. Alan McCalister at 414-640-4116 or email
amccalister@wi.rr.com
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN IN JANESVILLE SEEKS PART TIME SOLO PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church, Janesville seeks part time solo pastor. Click for
MIF
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CROSSROADS SEEKS TWO POSITIONS
Pastor/Head of Staff: Please click here for MIF
Associate Bridge Pastor:
Crossroads Presbyterian Church in Mequon WI is currently looking for a Bridge Associate Pastor to provide continuity with our Deacons, Adult Ed and Mission/Outreach ministries. This is a temporary role for the purpose of bridging the time until our PNC finds a new Sr. Pastor and we begin a search for a full-time Associate Pastor. It is not required that this Pastor be specifically trained in transitional work. Please see the attached job description or visit our website:
www.crossroadspres.org
Resumes or MIFs can be sent to:
careers@crossroadspres.org
. Please include any links or clips of relevant sermons or other recordings. Please click for JOB DESCRIPTION
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GOOD SHEPHERD TRINITY SEEKS PART TIME BOOKKEEPER
Send resumes to the church at 3302 N. Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53216, to the attention of Jeannette Bell.
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CALVARY SEEKS SUNDAY SCHOOL EDUCATOR
Sunday School Educator: job description
here
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FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
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- 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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