Because Presbyterians love #TBT:
From
Presbyterian Outlook
on October 31st, remembering the original purchase of MoRanch by "Texas Presbyterians." How many times have you been down the slide "right into the Guadalupe River"?
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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Closing Worship Service of
First Presbyterian Church, Alice, TX
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In grateful recognition
of your connection to our congregation,
we extend an invitation to you and your family
to join us in our final worship service,
as we joyfully lift up
our life and ministry in Alice, TX.
Christ the King Sunday
November 24, 2019
2 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
77 N. Adams
Alice, TX
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Light the Match: A Campaign for Significant Growth at JKR!
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John Knox Ranch announces "Light the Match: A Campaign for Significant Growth."
Ignited by a pledge from an anonymous donor to match all donations in 2020 up to $800,000, JKR seeks to do three key things:
Renovate and rebuild John Knox Ranch to better meet the needs of our community.
Replenish our Camp Scholarship Fund.
Plan for and vision the future of camp ministry.
Read more about this generous matching donation and how you can support John Knox Ranch in their 2020 campaign via the link below.
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Healthy Boundaries Workshop
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Healthy Boundaries Workshop
Nov. 14th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
319 Camden St. San Antonio.
Registration deadline is Nov. 12th
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Midwinter Youth Conferences 2020!
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January 10-12 and January 17-19, 2020
Midwinter Youth Conferences are an awesome opportunity for youth in grades 6-12 from around Mission Presbytery to join together at Mo-Ranch for faith, fun, and fellowship. We enjoy great speakers, small group Bible study and discussion, awesome music, crazy energizers, creative worship, new and old friends from around the Presbytery, and lots of time in the beautiful Hill Country. The scripture for the weekend is Romans 12: 3-11. Cost is $160 per person.
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"In the words of many of the refugees we met, "si Dios puede" - God willing. Please remember these people living in tents, in fear and in hope. God is living right there with them. And pray for us all, that we may become part of the solution."
Read more about Sallie's day in Brownsville and Matamoros in this week's edition of Sallie's Ponderings
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Rev. Dr. Angus W. McGregor
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the death of Rev. Dr. Angus W. McGregor, who died peacefully at home on October 28, 2019. He had suffered with dementia the past few years and was cared for at home in his final months. Originally from South Carolina and ordained in 1962, Dr. McGregor served as the Associate General Presbyter of then-Presbytery del Salvador beginning in 1977 when a presbytery office was located in Corpus Christi.
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Specialized and Member-at-Large Teaching Elders
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A reminder that
Specialized and Member-at-Large Teaching Elders need to submit their Validated Ministers Annual Report by December 31, 2019, sending that form to the Stated Clerk at:
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MOJC Grant Applications Online
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Mission Presbytery MOJC Grant Application period is now open.
Funding priority will be given to those ministries that are Mission Presbytery Congregations, established partners of Mission Presbytery, Synod of the Sun and/or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) or that have an active affiliation with one or more churches of Mission Presbytery.
Please read carefully Mission Outreach and Justice Committee 2020 Ministry Grants Funding Guidelines
[
link to guidelines HERE
]
before completing your application.
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The Big 5 - Important Discussions to Have as We Age
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November 9th
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church Dining Hall
7127 Bee Caves Road – Austin Tx
Join us as we learn of the gifts we can give our loved ones by having these five important conversations. Learn about resources that church communities can provide members to prepare for the later stages of life.
Dr. Kenneth R. White is the Associate Dean for Strategic Partnerships and Innovation at the University of Virginia School of Nursing. It is our privilege to have Ken, a nationally known speaker, inform and lead us through these important discussions. Dr. White has an active clinical practice as a palliative care nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, adult/gerontology acute care nurse practitioner, and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
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Seminars, Workshops, Programs
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- Mediation Skills Training (Nov. 18-22)
- Commissioned Pastors Conference (May 13-16)
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Because Presbyterians love group poses - of tiny homes:
Victoria's Tiny Home Project: Promise Pointe.
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Because Presbyterians love learning things (and love group poses):
During M2, s
everal Presbyterians spent a delightful morning with Imam Usama, learning more about Islam. A valuable time!
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Because Presbyterians love group poses:
Who says Presbyterians don't have fun at Stated Meetings? And who says there aren't young people active in the life of the Presbyterian Church?
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Oak Hills Presbyterian Church in San Antonio is seeking a part-time administrative assistant. Applicant should have good administrative skills to include typing, filing, routine correspondence, preparation of weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, annual report, ordering materials and supplies, etc. This person will serve as receptionist for the church, receiving visitors, and incoming phone calls. Must be comfortable working on the computer and using programs necessary for church operations. Must have bookkeeping experience and/or accounting education.
Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9am to 1 or 2pm.
To apply, please send your resume to
rkpet@satx.rr.com. For more information, please call Richard Petitt at 210-260-1764.
Genesis Presbyterian Church in Austin
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seeks part-time Church Secretary.
First Presbyterian Churches in Uvalde and Del Rio seeks a full time Temporary pastor to serve in these
locations.
Schreiner University
seeks a Church Relations Specialist.
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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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