Dear presbytery,
Thank you so much for your mission and per capita giving in 2019! Through your generosity, The Presbytery of Donegal has supported over twenty-five churches in pastoral transition this year. We have helped to feed hungry families – all the way from Columbia, PA to Honduras. We have supported several of our pastors in family or medical emergencies. We have learned together about how to address issues such as seeking congregational vitality and standing against ongoing hate speech in our region. Thank you. God’s mission of grace for this world is truly seen through you!
As the end of the year approaches – please remember to complete your pledges and other commitments. If you would like to make an additional gift to the presbytery, simply put “Donegal Presbytery Mission” in the memo of the check. If you have questions about the status of your pledge, please contact the presbytery office.
Again, thank you,
The Presbytery of Donegal Leader Team
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You Are Making a Difference!
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Two of our Mission initiatives in the Presbytery of Donegal have been recognized by the Synod of the Trinity. They are making a deep impact in their communities. Read below to celebrate (and learn more about) the ways that your mission contributions are bearing fruit:
(Thanks to Mike Givler, Synod Communications Coordinator,
for writing these articles!)
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Hands Across the Street, Columbia
Columbia Presbyterian Church’s
Hands Across the Street Food Ministry is humbled by the number of people it was able to feed this year. Between two coffeehouses, two community meals, the Columbia Shelter and the Summer Food Service Program, it served 13,362 meals! Additionally, the Hands Across the Street clothing bank served nearly 2,500 clients this year.
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MANUP/Stars Achievement,
Shiloh Presbyterian
It has been an exciting 14 months since the kickoff of the African-American male initiative . . . story continues
HERE!
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The Rev. Krisana Poontajak, Pastor of Cedar Grove Presbyterian Church, is on an emergency trip to see her bedridden mother and family. She’ll be there December 2-20 and asks prayers for this time.
It had been 10 years since she has last been to her family home. It’s your support to the mission and per capita funds of the Presbytery of Donegal which allowed the funding for her to be able to see her mother again, and reconnect with family and friends.
Thank you!
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The Polar Express & Holiday Craft Event
Honey Brook Presbyterian Church
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Saturday, December 14, 2019
10am - 2pm
Honey Brook Presbyterian Church
4331 Horseshoe Pike
Honey Brook
The event includes unique crafts, lunch, and desserts for purchase. There will also be model train layouts on display and a showing of The Polar Express movie throughout the day with free popcorn and hot chocolate.
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Celtic Evensong Service
Donegal Presbyterian Church
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Donegal Presbyterian Church
1891 Donegal Springs Road
Mount Joy
Donegal Presbyterian Church will hold a Longest Night Celtic Evensong Service. The theme - Passing from Darkness into Light will observe the tradition of communal prayer on the Winter Solstice – the longest night of the year. The liturgy will be a traditional Scots-Irish evening service, following a format of the Iona Community in Scotland. It will feature Celtic music.
All are invited to join in this refreshing worship service.
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Leacock Presbyterian Church
Christmas Eve Services
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Tuesday, December 24
Leacock Presbyterian Church
3181 Lincoln Highway East
Paradise
Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3181 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will celebrate two Christmas Eve. The Rev. Robert W. Birch, the Leacock Presbyterian Church Minister, will officiate at both Services.
7 p.m. Service held in the Paradise sanctuary, will be a Family Worship Service, featuring The Bell Choir and Candle Lighting.
11 p.m. Service of Lessons and Carols, will conclude with Candle Lighting and will be held at the Historic 279 year old, Old Leacock Presbyterian Church, corner of Old Leacock Road and the Old Philadelphia Pike which is one mile west of Intercourse.
For more information, readers may call the church at (717) 687-6619 or visit www.leacockpres.org.
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Transitional Pastor
Full time (48 hours) Transitional Pastor
trained in interim work to provide spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and administrative oversight to our congregation of 195 members with (75 weekly attendees). Twelve hours per week will be allocated to the 1st 6 bullet points of responsibilities. Full description
HERE
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Host a Presbytery Gathering!
The Presbytery Leader Team is seeking invitations for the May, September and November Presbytery Gatherings, as well as all gatherings in 2020. Please use this online form to express interest in hosting or contact the presbytery office:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PbyGatherings
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Give Feedback on Meeting Times for Presbytery Gatherings!
The Presbytery Leader Team is also seeking feedback from Teaching Elders and likely Ruling Elder Commissioners on meeting times for the 2020 May and September Presbytery Gatherings. Currently, those gatherings are held in the late afternoon and evening, while the February and November Gatherings are daytime meetings. After a few years experimenting with this pattern, the Leader Team is seeking feedback on how it is working. Of interest is the opinion of Ruling Elders in the workforce, and whether this increases the likelihood that they could serve as Commissioners. Here’s the link to the survey to express your opinion on meeting times.
www.surveymonkey.com/r/PbyGatherings
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