Because Presbyterians Love to Generate Things
As we reported last week, Mission Presbytery didn’t allow our new generators to sit around. Operational command for the Bell City area in Louisiana has power.
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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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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"In the wake of the killing of George Floyd and the racial unrest in our nation," writes Rev. Dr. Sarah Allen, Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Austin, "the youth of First Presbyterian Church began asking excellent and thoughtful questions in our youth group. Much of our prayer-time at the end of youth group was filled with prayers for those who were the victims of violence and racial discrimination."
Wanting to give the youth a place to frame the conversation in light of Christian faith, Rev. Allen decided to have a youth group Anti-Racist book club. What followed was an excellent conversation and growth for both the youth and the adults.
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Hygiene Kits Needed in Louisiana |
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URGENT REQUEST FOR HYGIENE KITS FOR DERIDDER AND LAKE CHARLES, LA. NEEDED IMMEDIATELY.
Transportation of kits being arranged through Ed Sackett, Disaster Recovery Coordinator.
Here is the link to what is needed in the hygiene kits.
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Third Sunday Resources for Sept. 20th |
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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 are available now and the video sermon is coming soon.
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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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Some time off did Sallie and Paul some good. Knowing how restorative rest can be, Sallie ponders about pastoral leaders throughout the Presbytery. How can congregations help them with exhaustion and deep weariness? Take some advice from a rested Sallie. |
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The Reverend Marisela M. Garcia died this week in the Rio Grande Valley.
Marisela was called to pastoral ministry and graduated from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1997. She was ordained by Mission Presbytery on July27, 1997, and then served Second Presbyterian, Lockhart in her first church. She also served Iglesia Nazareth in San Angelo, and San Pablo Presbyterian in Brownsville.
We are grateful for her pastoral service and her presence in our committees, congregations, and for the relationships that she nurtured. We give thanks to God for her call to God’s people and for the faith she shared with many over the years. A family service is being planned at this time.
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Presbyterian Women of Mission Presbytery - September 12
Race & Mission October Series - October
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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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:
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
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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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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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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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 Hope Presbyterian Church in Austin, TX. Information about their worship service can be found on their 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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