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A Word from our General Presbyter
Presbyterians probably spend more time talking about prayer than we spend time in prayer. Like losing weight, eating more vegetables, or drinking 8 eight-ounce glasses of water each day, we know we should do it, we just don’t. Perhaps we think God already knows what’s best for us and will bless us beyond anything we can ask for or imagine anyway, so why bother God? To pray seems almost like we’re being ungrateful for the blessings God already intends to give us. Yet there are times when prayer seems vitally important. For the Presbytery of West Virginia, this is one of those times.
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News from the Presbytery's Treasurer
- Assets and Liabilities: Managing Your Church’s Balance Sheet
- Paying guest speakers
- Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2023
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- A report on the BOP's Season of Rebuilding
- 2023 IRS mileage
- 2023 Per Capita
- 2023 Special Offerings
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SAVE THE DATE
2023 Small Church Conference
This year's Small Church Conference will take place on Saturday, Oct. 7, at Elk Hills Presbyterian Church, 109 Church Rd., Pinch, WV 25145. The theme is Ministry in the Wildness. Stay tuned to future newsletters for more information.
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Davis & Elkins College seeking chaplain
Davis & Elkins College invites applications for the position of Benfield-Vick Chaplain with a start date prior to the beginning of the Fall 2023 semester, no later than August 1. The application deadline is next Friday, June 16. This is a collaborative partnership shared with Davis Medical Center. The candidate will serve two-thirds time for D&E and one-third time as DMC’s Lead Chaplain/Pastoral Care Coordinator.
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Employee Retention Credit webinar for Presbyterian clergy
Churches and religious organizations can participate in the Employee Retention Credit program even if they took the Paycheck Protection Program. Organizations impacted by government orders or those that have seen decreased revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for the Employee Retention Credit of up to $26,000 per employee. This webinar, at 1 p.m. June 22, will help clergy and leadership learn if they qualify for the ERC and explain how to navigate it. Participants will learn qualification criteria and requirements for practices looking to claim the ERC, a success story of a church that navigated the ERC program, key considerations to keep in mind while filing for the credit, and how to ensure you're protected while filing.
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Board of Pensions Virtual Town Halls
The PCUSA Board of Pensions is entering a Season of Rebuilding. They are seeking input as they explore how to create more choices for congregations and their pastoral leadership. If you are interested in sharing your feedback during an upcoming Virtual Town Hall, register here. They will be held 3-4:30 p.m. June 29, July 27, and Aug. 31.
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Dismantling Racism: A Service of Remembrance and Repentance for Those Lynched in West Virginia
The West Virginia Council of Churches will hold this service at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 19 on the front steps of the Capitol building (Kanawha Boulevard side). It will be a time of reflection on our state's history with regard to racism and an opportunity to remember and honor those who were lynched. There will be a reading of the names of people who were lynched in West Virginia between 1808 and 1931, as well as a message from Rev. Ron English, President, NAACP, Charleston Chapter. For more information, contact Kay Albright (pastorkay2@gmail.com) or Roberta Smith (charlestoncbma@yahoo.com).
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Summer Sunday School help from the Resource Center
Looking for a stand-alone Sunday School lesson to hand to a volunteer because your teacher just told you they’re going to the beach and can’t teach this week or you’re worried about how behind your students might get if they miss a week or two and you don’t want them to be lost when they return or so you don’t feel like you must spend half of each session reviewing for those who missed the previous week. This article features suggestions from some of our favorite curriculum writers and publishers.
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Teri McDowell Ott books for sale from the Presbytery
Teri McDowell Ott was this year’s Festival of Faith keynote presenter. We have two copies of her book, Necessary Risk: Challenges Privileged People Need to Face, left over if anyone would like to purchase them. They are $15 each. Interested? Contact Susan Sharp Campbell at 304-667-9428.
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Gay Mothershed, Vice-Moderator of the 208th General Assembly, dies at age 85
By Mike Ferguson, Presbyterian News Service
Gay Dawn Mothershed, Vice-Moderator of the 208th General Assembly (1996), died peacefully in her home in Black Mountain, North Carolina on May 13. The respected Christian educator served the PC(USA) and its forebear at the congregational, mid council and national levels.
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Austin College announces full-tuition scholarships for Presbyterian students
Austin College, in Sherman, TX, announces the largest single gift in the College’s history, a $20 million bequest from the estate of Clifford J. Grum. The gift will fully fund the Westminster Scholarship Program for Presbyterian students to attend Austin College with full tuition paid, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.
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