FROM RACHEL YATES, PRESBYTERY EXECUTIVE
HYPOCRISY
This past week, I've been thinking a lot a bout hypocrisy.  I'm not talking simply about a disconnect between what we say and what we do.  I say that I want to send thank-you notes within a week of receiving a gift, but I rately get that done. (Yes, people still send thank-you notes, not just emails or texts.)  We say we're going to clean out the garage or our closets before winter, but ... At least on that one, we've still got time.  

Our action and our words don't always align, but that's not what's troubling me.  Hypocrisy is worse than ... ( READ MORE ) .
PRESBYTERY PULSE
PRAYERS FOR OUR DELEGATION AT TRIENNIUM
On Tuesday, July 16th, 17 youth and adults embarked on the journey to West Lafayette, IN for the 14th annual Presbyterian Youth Triennium held at Purdue University.  Over five days thousands youth from across the PC(USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church will gather for a life changing, life giving, faith growing event.  Please hold in prayer the youth and adults who have traveled for this gathering, especially those from the Presbytery of Milwaukee:
Eden Jensen
Emilie Miller
Felicity Smith
Gavin Thordson
Sydney Harbach
Elizabeth Tan
Ben Tan
Nathan Tan
Garrett Pomeroy
Nicholas Kalix
Brigid Flanders
Ailie Snyder
Lexie Snyder
Clare Flanders
Fiona Nicolaisen
Lee Tan
Andy Holmes
MONTHLY PRAYER MEETING TOMORROW, JULY 18TH
Join the staff at the Presbytery Office for the monthly prayer meeting held every 3rd  Thursday of the month from 1:00-1:30 p.m.  Can't make it to the Presbytery Office?  We  invite you to join us by "Praying in Place" at that same time.
USEFUL INFORMATION FROM THE STATED CLERK
Here are four handy articles to help your church operate decently and in order and without running afoul of denominational or legal rules.  These articles are also available on the website in the Documents & Resources section as references. 
INTERNATIONAL PEACEMAKER TO VISIT MILWAUKEE PRESBYTERY SEPTEMBER 22-26, 2019
Lydia Neshangwe is an ordained minister of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA), a transnational Presbyterian denomination with churches in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. She currently serves as clerk of the Presbytery of Zimbabwe and minister of St Andrew's Church, a culturally diverse congregation. She is the founder of the 'Centre for Growth,' a center that conducts seminars, workshops and group therapy sessions for personal growth, spiritual growth and wholeness. Lydia serves as the Zimbabwe Coordinator of an international non-profit organization, Hope's Promise, providing orphan care in Zimbabwe, Nepal, Kenya and Vietnam. Her husband Paul is also a UPCSA minister and they have two teenage boys and multiple non-biological children. She writes, "Outside of my church and ecumenical responsibilities, I love arts and crafts, reading books from around the world and travelling."

If you are interested in scheduling visit with Rev. Neshangwe during her time in Milwaukee, please let Rachel know (ryates@pbymilwaukee.org or 414-292-2743).
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT!
If you are interested in taking advantage of the bulk order discount for the 2019-21 Book of Order and/or the Presbyterian Planning Calendar you only have 2 weeks left to order.  
You can also download a searchable version of the Book of Order to your laptop or tablet for free!
SUMMER BOOK CLUB
Are you part of a book club that is looking for it's next great book to dive into?  Consider reading We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom by Dr. Bettina Love.  Dr. Love is the presenter at our September Presbytery gathering.  Her book offers insight into our educational system through personal reflection, cultural criticism, and relevant theory and will continue the conversation about anti-racism we started in May with Dr. DiAngelo.  

Contact the Presbytery Office to get your copy for $14.00  today!
NEWS FROM THE DENOMINATION
2018 PRESBYTERIAN MISSION AGENCY ANNUAL REPORT 
In this 40-page report you will find striking photographs depicting Presbyterians at worship and at work, though ministry at the United Nations and advocacy in the nation's capital, disaster response, Young Adult Volunteers, New Worshiping Communities, and the Matthew 25 invitation.  The report also includes information about the approximately $62 million used during 2018 for the agency's mission and ministry.  You can read more about the Annual Report and find a link to download the report here.
TOOLKITS ON CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM RELATIONS, HIV/AIDS, AND 
SHORT-TERM MISSION TRIPS NOW AVAILABLE
The World Mission staff has created a variety of online resources to equip Presbyterians to prepare for, engage in, and reflect on God's mission.  These mission toolkits are currently available online and a Mission Committee Toolkit should be available this fall.  Each toolkit includes specific components to assist in learning, worshiping, connecting, and taking action, as well as instructions on "How to use this toolkit."  Find more information and links to the separate toolkits here.
REGARDING RULING ELDERS: 
A MONTHLY SERIES FOR SPIRITUAL LEADERS
 
Jon Brown has written the most recent installment of Regarding Ruling Elders, a monthly resource of the Office of the General Assembly.
INVITATIONS
FPC DAVENPORT, IA SANCTUARY CHOIR CONCERT
Saturday, July 27th at 7:00 p.m., Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church
The 80-voice ensemble composing the First Presbyterian Church, Davenport, IA Sanctuary Choir will be preforming at Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church during their visit to the greater Milwaukee area.  The Sanctuary Choir sings a variety of great choral music and just returned from an 11-day performance and outreach trip to Germany where they visited refugee communities.  While they are here, they will be singing the National Anthem at the Cubs/Brewers game on July 26th, and participating in worship at Crossroads Presbyterian Church on July 28th.  A free will offering taken at the concert will be donated to a local homeless shelter.

Wauwatosa Presbyterian Church, 2366 N 80th Street, Wauwatosa
MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
PRESBYTERIAN HABITAT HOME UPDATE
Volunteers from Crossroads, Immanuel, Wauwatosa, and West Grandville churches worked on Saturdays and Wednesdays in June to complete the framing of our 2019 Milwaukee Habitat home.  These churches, along with the Presbytery, partially fund the cost of the home and provide lunches and workers.  After the mechanical components are installed at the house, volunteers will hang dry wall on two Saturdays in August, August 17th and 24th. 
 
HOT LINKS
A Year in Zambia  - YAV Emily Teerink's Blog - Relief and Development
Grapevine - Presbyterian Women's Newsletter
Keeping In Touch  - Newsletter from the Synod of Lakes and Prairies 
Life in the Labyrinth - Inspirational Website by Michelle Henrichs
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance - Current Information
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee seeks  DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY MINISTRY
Presbyterian Homes & Services seeks
 VARIOUS POSITIONS
FUTURE PRESBYTERY GATHERING DATES
  • WEDNESDAY, September 25 - Good Shepherd Trinity Church
  • THURSDAY, November 21 - Jerusalem Presbyterian Church, Wales

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