Presbytery of Northern Kansas Newsletter -
February 16, 2023
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For Authorized Pulpit Supply and Commissioned Lay Pastors
PNK Lectionary Study
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Experienced preachers have learned that study and shared perspectives provide room for the Spirit to bring scripture alive!
The Preparation for Ministry Committee is providing a new resource for Authorized Pulpit Supply (APS) and Commissioned Lay Pastors (CLP) in the Presbytery of Northern Kansas (PNK). Beginning Monday, February 20, Rev. Jim Hawley, along with other PNK Clergy, will lead a weekly lectionary study on the upcoming Sunday's lections.
The purpose of the gathering is to provide those who serve as APS and CLP with a way to interact with each other and an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in preparation for preaching the following Sunday.
The gathering is by zoom and will take place weekly on Mondays beginning at 10:00am. We hope you will take advantage of this new resource in your sermon preparation. We are confident you will find it enriching.
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Follow-Up with the Author |
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You're invited to a Follow-up with the Author of the recent PNK Book Study Hope: A User's Manual, written by Maryann McKibben Dana. We had 3 groups meeting at different times during the week for 6 weeks in January & February.
The event will take place on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00pm. Find the Zoom link information below.
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Registration Deadline is February 28th
Spirit of Stewardship Conference
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COST:
$25 per person and includes lunch and refreshments.
Registration deadline is February 28th
Late Registration: :$35
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Middle School Summer Work Camp |
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June 4-9, 2023
Heartland Presbyterian Center, Parkville, MO
The PNK Youth Ministries Committee invites all youth in 6th-9th grade to join us for a week of service, fellowship, and fun at Heartland Presbyterian Center with a trip to Worlds of Fun. Cost: $200 per youth
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High School Summer Mission Trip |
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June 4-9, 2023
Trip Coordinated by YouthWorks and hosted by PNK, Denver, CO
Join your 9th grade through graduated high school friends for a High School Mission Trip to Denver, CO. We will spend the week serving, learning and growing. Total cost per youth is $500 (after a $100 scholarship from PNKS) and includes transportation, meals and lodging. Reserve your spot by March 1, 2023 with a $50 non-refundable deposit.
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Mark you calendars and save these dates!
Saturday, April 29, 2023 – Sunrise Presbyterian Church, Salina
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 – Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Saturday, November 4, 2023 – First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth
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Scholarships to Any PNK Participant |
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PNK will provide automatic scholarships to any child/youth active in a PNK congregation's CE programs of 1/3 the registration fee for any ONE camp session at Heartland Presbyterian Center again this Summer.
Click below to get more information or to register for camp.
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Updates from Synod of Mid-America |
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Higher Education Scholarships |
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Last year saw a record number of Synod higher education grants being awarded from the Kansas Steel Fund, a donor-restricted endowment limited to educational support for members of the hundred smallest congregations in the State of Kansas. Eight individuals received grants of $1,000 each toward support of their college, graduate, or vocational education.
Applications for 2023’s round of Higher Education Grants will be released in May with a firm July 31st submission deadline. As usual, pastors and clerks of session from small congregations should encourage all eligible higher education students in their church to apply and ensure submission of the required attestations and letters of support on a timely basis.
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MALT Transitional Ministry Education |
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The MALT Transitional Ministry Education program will take place at Mercy Retreat and Conference Center in St. Louis, Missouri, May 22-26, 2023. This year’s offerings will include a re-vamped curriculum for Weeks I and II and a new faculty team led by the Rev. Tassie Green. Registration for the program is currently open online via the Synod website (www.synodma.org). We encourage anyone – including ruling elders in commissioned service or serving on COMs – who may be interested in participating to register early as space for the program will be limited.
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Seminars, Workshops, Events |
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Festival of Homiletics
Preaching Hope for a Weary World
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“Preaching Hope for a Weary World” is the Festival’s response to the hardships and heaviness that have been our reality the last few years.
From a pandemic, to protests, to politics, and polarization; from wars, to gun violence, and climate change catastrophes, what is our call to preach?
Hope.
Surprisingly, in looking back over Festival themes there has never been a focus on hope. Yet, who better to name hope into our world than preachers?
We believe in a hope that defies all odds. A hope that speaks of new life amid death. A hope that reaches for justice amid inequity. A hope that knows the promise of God’s righteousness amid fear and despair.
The Festival of Homiletics 2023 will inspire us to a renewed sense of our radical calling.
Our weary world needs us, preachers. Hope wins.
Come renew, refresh, and recharge your spirit!
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Are you already thinking about a Lenten Season study for your book group, Sunday School, or congregation?
LET THE PNKS DIGITAL LIBRARY HELP!
Email Amanda at alittell@pnks.org with the book you are interested in. She can ask if it is available in digital form for checkout for your group. This is a wonderful way for your readers to save money on their book, as well as a great way to support the Resource Center.
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Please contact the Presbytery Office with any joys or concerns you would like to have added to the PNK Prayer List. |
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