Because Certain Presbyterians Love to Show Up in Zoom Rooms
Note that a certain General Presbyter is on the top row, second to left, is eliciting hand waving, like she would do if she were in the room on a Sunday.
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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Third Sunday Resources for Sept. 20th are Online NOW |
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Mission Presbytery offers "Third Sunday" worship services for your congregation. These resources include video sermons and liturgical elements.
You can find resources for Sunday, September 20th on the Mission Presbytery website. Liturgical elements, sermon text and video elements are available now.
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Survey from Mission Presbytery |
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We want to hear from you! Please click the link below to let us know how Mission Presbytery has been doing during this pandemic. We seek feedback on what is working well within your congregation and what needs you might still have with which Mission Presbytery can help you during this very unusual time. |
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Rethinking Evangelism Event by Montreat |
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Montreat Conference Center is partnering with Theology, Formation & Evangelism in the Presbyterian Mission Agency to offer an opportunity to Rethink Evangelism in October of 2020.
This three-day virtual event will be designed for church leaders and congregational members to reconsider what effective evangelism might look like in their particular neighborhoods and communities. We will intentionally seek the wisdom of 1,001 New Worshiping Communities as well as congregations working in the Vital Congregations initiative as we create an interactive platform for sharing the practices and lifestyles, individual and corporate, that allow people to effectively share the good news.
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In June, Mission Presbytery voted unanimously to become a Matthew 25 Presbytery. This initiative has three emphases: building congregational vitality, dismantling systemic racism, and eradicating systemic poverty. Many of our individual congregations have also declared themselves to be Matthew 25 congregations. You and/or your congregation can choose one, two or all three of these emphases for your work. And if you're one of our "Vital Congregations" in Mission Presbytery, you're already doing the first one! Here are some resources to support your Matthew 25 work and study.
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New Matthew 25 Bible Study |
Matthew 25 Bible Study - The Gospel and Inclusivity: We live into the Matthew 25 vision by engaging together in the three works of vitalizing our congregations, dismantling structural racism and eradicating poverty. |
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Course: Underpinnings of Systemic Poverty |
This course offers a basic overview of the implications of political and economic systems that enforce structures of poverty.
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New! Matthew 25 Hymn Available |
A beautiful hymn written by David Gambrell, titled "Jesus, Be with Us," is available to all. This hymn was inspired by the Matthew 25 vision with the music arranged and vocal recording by Phillip Morgan. |
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We have designed yard signs for churches to share their commitment to be actively engaged in the world with their communities. You can download the designs and have them printed at a local shop. They are available in English, Spanish and Korean. |
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Don’t bypass the spiritual work necessary to hone your gift, whether you want to be a Rockette or a backup singer or a welder or a cook. So saith Sallie. And 1 Peter 4.
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ERRATA: There was an intended link in last week's Ponderings that did not work. You can find the link to "The Coming Tidal Wave of Pastoral Departures" by CLICKING HERE.
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We received word that Louis Zbinden, a member of Mission Presbytery, died on September 11. He served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio from 1971-2003. Our prayers are with his family and loved ones.
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Race & Mission October Series - October
Online Grief Workshop - October 4
SCRAPCE Fall Event - October 5-7
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Race & Mission:
October Series for Congregations
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Looking for tools to lead your congregation or student group into deeper conversation on how racial injustice and racism at home impact God's mission in the world?
Join Pittsburgh Seminary's World Mission Initiative for Four Wednesdays in October at 7:30 p.m. (ET).
In addition to the four national presentations and leader guide, there will also be five pre-recorded workshops that can be accessed and used in the future by participating churches and individuals to go deeper in the intersection of racial justice and God’s mission.
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Online Grief Workshop Offered |
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New Braunfels Presbyterian Church offers an online Faith & Grief Online Workshop, Sundays from 4:00-6:00pm beginning October 4th.
This eight week series is for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Facilitated by a grief support expert, each workshop session explores sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief, and sharing stories in small group discussions.
The cost of participation is $45 and financial assistance is available. Space is limited to 15 participants. Visit www.nbpres.org/faithandgrief for more information and to register.
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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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A PCUSA Resources packet of free materials will be sent to all who register by September 15th.
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Board of Pensions Offers 2021 Benefits Plan Webinars |
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To better serve congregations in our region, Kevin Keaton, Church Consultant for the Board of Pensions, will offer four webinars on 2021 offerings on the following dates:
Wednesday, September 23 at 2:00 pm CDT
Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 am CDT
The primary audience for the webinar is those key decision-makers in a church, such as a member of Personnel, the Treasurer, Clerk of Session, Pastor, etc.
Those interested in participating are asked to send a request to Kevin Keaton at kkeaton@pensions.org. You will be provided with a GoToMeeting link and advance materials.
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PCHAS Virtual 2020 Luncheon
San Antonio, South Texas, Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend
Tuesday, October 6th @ 12pm (note correction from last week's announcement)
RSVP on or before 9/25 for a special advance treat!
To RSVP & obtain the zoom link, please click here or visit the below link:
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Austin, Texas
Thursday, October 15th @ 12pm
Questions?
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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 First Presbyterian Church in McAllen, TX. Contact fpchurch@sbcglobal.net to receive the Zoom invitation
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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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