Because Presbyterians Go Where They're Needed
Mission Presbytery didn’t allow our new generators to sit around. With the help of Josh Robinson and some muscle from Hope Presbyterian in Austin, and Chad A. Larson, operational command for the Bell City area in Louisiana has power. They also have 150 box fans, diapers, cleaning supplies, and gloves to distribute in a small community that has been receiving little to no help following Hurricane Laura.
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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The Mission Presbytery office will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day |
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Board of Pensions Offers 2021 Benefits Plan Webinars |
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Last month the Board of Pensions provided a Benefits Webcast highlighting the 2021 Benefits Plan. While we had over 350 participants, many of the churches that perhaps most need the information did not attend.
To better serve congregations in our region, Kevin Keaton, Church Consultant for the Board of Pensions, will offer four webinars on the following dates:
Tuesday, September 15 at 10:00 am CDT
Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm CDT
Wednesday, September 23 at 2:00 pm CDT
Thursday, September 24 at 10:00 am CDT
In order to be a good steward of everyone’s time, the plan is to provide the content, as well as answer questions, within a one-hour time frame.
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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Update on PCHAS Capital Campaign |
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Rev. Peter Crouch, Senior Vice President of Development at Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services, reports that their pledges of $4,578,080 have met their fundraising goal.
This milestone is incredible on its own, but it was also met during a pandemic!
This campaign will help PCHAS expand services on their San Antonio campus. The first two units should be completed in October, with more renovations to come.
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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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PCHAS Virtual 2020 Luncheon
San Antonio, South Texas, Corpus Christi & Coastal Bend
Tuesday, October 6th @ 12pm (note correction from last week's announcement)
To RSVP & obtain the zoom link, please click here or visit the below link:
Questions?
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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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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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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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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.
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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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