Eastminster Presbytery
E-News
for the Week of June 19, 2019
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For correspondence mailing, please use the appropriate mailing address:
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General Presbyter & Stated Clerk
1201 E Market St #427
Akron, OH
479.461.4042
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Business Administrator
P.O. Box 14439
Poland, OH 44514
330.505.2167
Business Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm
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DiscipleFest 2019
October 12, 2019
Poland Presbyterian Church
2 Poland Manor
Poland, OH 44514
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Kristin Stroble
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Submit your proposal for an Ignite talk at this year's Disciplesfest!
Our 2019 DiscipleFest will engage you in creative, spirit-inspired worship, and equip you with ideas to take back to your congregations. We also recognize that there is great wisdom in our midst for creating worship that challenges, teaches, transforms,and deepens our relationships with God and each other. In that spirit we invite you to share the creative, life-giving things that are happening with worship in your congregation. Each presentation is to be 5 minutes or less (and will be timed) and is to be designed in a way that sparks imagination and gets people thinking about the small and large ways we can transform our worship services.
Ignite is a feature of the PCUSA Next Church Gatherings (
nextchurch.net
) and there are Ignite talks around the country, based on the mission that "Everyone Speaks." For more information on the beginnings of Ignite talks go here:
http://www.ignitetalks.io/about.
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Vital Congregations in Eastminster Presbytery
Excitement is in the air throughout Eastminster Presbytery and we want to hear from you! If your church is doing something vital and exciting and you would like to share it with our churches, please submit a short write up to
Diane
for our weekly E-News. If you are curious to know what all the buzz is about the Vital Congregations Initiative, check out our web page,
eastminsterpresbytery.org
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Eastminster Presbytery
Representatives for the 224th General Assembly
The 224th General Assembly will take place June 20-27, 2020 in Baltimore. Our Nominations and Representation Committee is now accepting applications for Teaching Elder Commissioner, Ruling Elder Commissioner, and Young Adult Advisory Delegate.
Application Deadline: September 3, 2019
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All costs for those elected by Eastminster Presbytery as Commissioner or Delegate (TE, RE, or YAAD) will have their travel, lodging, and per diem costs covered by General Assembly per capita. The only costs incurred by Commissioners or Delegate (TE, RE, YAAD) will be personal expenses.
The General Assembly (GA) reviews the work of synods, resolves controversies in the church, is responsible for matters of common concern for the whole church, and serves as a symbol of unity for the church. GA has several specific responsibilities. The assembly seeks to protect our church from errors in faith and practice, is responsible for assuring that the expression of our theology remains true to the biblical standards in our historic confessions. The General Assembly presents a witness for truth and justice in our community and in the world community. It sets priorities for the church and establishes relationships with other churches or ecumenical bodies.
Information and Application links are provided below for those interested in any of the above listed positions or visit
eastminsterpresbytery.org
/Quick Links on the Main Page or the Resources tab. Questions can be emailed to
Ruth Cole
, Committee Moderator.
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One Church - One Book
The Co-Moderators of the General Assembly have once again asked for congregations and presbyteries to participate in a denomination wide book study. This year, we are invited to read the Krin Van Tatenhove and Rob Mueller’s book,
Neighborhood Church: Transforming Your Congregation into a Powerhouse for Mission.
This book seeks to inspire churches to become a vibrant and engaging community partner with the families and neighborhoods living around them. Drawing on their combined sixty years of parish experience, wisdom from Asset-Based Community Development, and compelling case stories, the authors do more than just call us to incarnational ministry. They give practical, essential tools that lead to communal conversion, develop the DNA of listening, spur fruitful partnerships, promote integrated space, and sustain long-term visions.
The Eastminster Presbytery Council invites you to work your way through this book and join in a discussion that will be held at the September 3, 2019 Presbytery Meeting at the Petersburg Presbyterian Church.
If you have any questions please contact Council Member Rev. Jamie Milton at:
pastorjmilton@gmail.com
or (330) 652-5712
The book may be purchased in paperback or e-book format from
www.pcusastore.com
or another favorite online or retail book shop.
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Appeal to the Churches of Eastminster Presbytery
to contribute to the NESSL Schools for Refugee Children
In 2016-2017, the churches of Eastminster Presbytery came together to raise money for the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon (NESSL)’s establishment of schools for refugee children in Lebanon. The schools have grown rapidly and are making a big difference in the lives of the children.
Now the schools are struggling financially, and we again request the churches of our presbytery to help with this financial need.
There are 750 students in the schools, so it costs approximately $35/month or $420/year to keep one student in school.
We ask that you consider sponsoring one or more students for the 2019-2020 school year. Donations will be accepted throughout 2019 and 2020. Donations/Sponsorships can be submitted to Eastminster Presbytery, P.O. Box 14439, Poland, OH 44514. Please include a completed
Remittance Form
along with check.
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Presbyterian Planning Calendar
Eastminster is currently taking orders for the 2019-2020 Planning Calendar. By placing a bulk order, the cost of the calendar is $9.00 each. Please mail
Order Form
along with payment to: Eastminster Presbytery / P.O. Box 14439 / Poland, OH 44514. Must be received by August 2, 2019.
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Eastminster Presbytery Treasurer
Eastminster Presbytery is seeking to fill the position of Treasurer. The Treasurer position is approximately 10 hours per month and a small stipend will be paid. The Treasurer is required to attend the Administrative Ministry Committee meetings as well as the quarterly council and stated meetings of Presbytery. A job description can be found by clicking on the link below. Questions or interest can be submitted to AMC chair, John Pogue at
j
pogue@hhmlaw.com
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The Syria-Lebanon Partnership Network
of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Please Join Us!
SLPN 2019 Annual Gathering
September 17-19
Calvin Center near Atlanta GA
The Network is busy putting together the final details for our Annual Gathering at the Calvin Center near Atlanta, scheduled for September 17-19. We have secured the participation of Dr. Joshua Landis, Sandra Mackey Chair of Middle East Studies and Director of the Center of Middle East Studies at Oklahoma University. You can learn more about SLPN, the 2019 Annual Gathering, or subscribe to the SLPN electronic newsletter by visiting >>
syrianlebanonpn.org
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Continuing Education Opportunity
October 18, 2019
DiVieste's - $35 / 6 CE Hours
S
afe and Together: Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, and Mental H
ealth
Many child welfare cases involve multiple issues, including substance abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues. Often these are seen as "co-occurring" and families are sent to different service providers for each issue. But, research shows us that they are often points of intersection related to each other. This
advanced training
explores these intersections and looks at how perpetrators can use substances or mental health conditions as another means of control; how adult and child survivors turn to substances to cope; and the impact of domestic violence on victims' ability to secure treatment.
For a printable flyer to post on your congregation's bulletin board and additional information >>
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Around Eastminster
Presbytery
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HELP WANTED!
Canfield Presbyterian Church is seeking a Youth Ministry Leader to work with developing, planning, coordinating and leading ministry for youth grades 5-12. Experience in education and recruiting and managing volunteers preferred. The position is part time, up to 20 hours per week. Letters of interest and resumes may be sent to
lbowald@canfieldpresbyterian.org
- The First Presbyterian Church, 890 Churchill Road, Girard
Free Lawn Concert -
Sunday, June 30
from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
-
Rudy and the Professionals
,
a high energy band specializing in a wide variety of music styles including rock, Caribbean and Bob Marley. Free refreshments will be served. Bring a lawn chair. In case of bad weather, the concert will be held inside the building.
For further information, call 330-505-1192.
Position Description
First Presbyterian Church of Salem, Ohio is seeking a Financial Secretary .
Responsibilities
The Financial Secretary will have general responsibility for accurate accounting procedures related to receiving and dispersing church funds.
Qualifications
Applicant must be a high school graduate with a two-year accounting degree or equivalent experience. They need strong computer skills and must be proficient in multiple computer programs such as Excel and Word. Experience with ACS or equivalent non-profit software preferred.
Strong people skills are necessary. Integrity, accountability, reliability and conscientiousness are required. Applicant must pass a background check.
The Financial Secretary must maintain strict confidentiality and will adhere to the policy on confidentiality of the church.
Special Job Requirements
This is an hourly part time position requiring 16-20 flexible hours per week. Pay range is from $10-15 per hour. Applicant must be able to negotiate steps.
A complete job description is available upon request.
Send resume to:
First Presbyterian Church of Salem
436 East Second Street
Salem, Ohio 44460-9744
- Northminster Investigating Yoking
Northminster Presbyterian Church in Cuyahoga Falls was formed in 1953. Our congregation, as with many mainline denominational churches, has been through many challenges. Through it all, Northminster has remained a caring, friendly and vibrant congregation in our community and Eastminster Presbytery!
Currently, Northminster has a task force working to discern the possibility of yoking with another congregation. We would welcome any insight, experiences and prayers during this time. We believe the challenges and changes for our times call us to seek new ways to be the church together. Yoking churches is one way in which we can be good stewards of our resources and be connectional in our ministry and witness to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Contacts:
- Wickliffe Presbyterian Church (45 Idlewood Dr, Austintown, OH 44515)
SING – Spiration
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy an evening of Live Music with a Live Band. Enjoy music to sing with and be inspired by!
Beaver Creek Church Camp was founded 65 years ago by the old Mahoning and Steubenville Presbytery and called Presmast (MAhoning and STeubenville). Today its board is made up of representatives of the successor Presbyteries Eastminster and Upper Ohio Valley. The camp this year runs from July 5-August 10. The camps are:
Overnighter July 5-6
Senior High July 7-12
Junior (5th and 6th) July 14-19
Junior High (7th and 8th) July 21-26
Pre-Junior (2nd-4th) July 29-31
Family Camp August 2-4
Alumni Day August 10.
Counselors are needed. If you want to donate food items the follow would be appreciated: canned vegetables or fruit, cereal, paper products, s'mores fixings, condiments, cake mix, oats, pasta. Call Steve Cramer (330-921-1115) with any questions
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