Presbytery of Northern Kansas Newsletter -
January 17, 2022
|
|
|
Matthew 25 in the
Presbytery of Northern Kansas
|
|
Join us for the next webinar – Noon to 1:00 p.m. – Tuesday, January 18th (Zoom link listed below). The webinar features leaders from PNK churches that have accepted the invitation to become a Matthew 25 church and a Q & A about what being a Matthew 25 church looks like/how it is working in churches right here in PNK.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED -- just join us at noon on Tuesday.
Topic: Matthew 25 in PNK Webinar
Time: Jan 18, 2022 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 811 8954 6988
Passcode: 433264
Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 811 8954 6988
Passcode: 433264
|
|
Being Matthew 25 in Word and Deed |
|
LOUISVILLE — Being Matthew 25, a new Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) monthly livestream series, begins at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Jan. 20.
Being Matthew 25 is an interactive online event that makes space for stories, reflections and conversations about what it means to live out the Matthew 25 vision. The livestream will be available for viewing on the PC(USA) Facebook page or PC(USA) YouTube Channel during the event and after.
|
|
Saturday, February 5th
Virtual
Saturday, April 30th
Virtual
Tuesday, August 23rd
Junction City FPC
Tuesday, October 18th
Rock Springs Conference Center
|
|
IRS Mileage Rate
Please note that the IRS mileage rate for 2022 has changes to 58.5 cents/mile
|
|
Your Lent 2022 Resource Guide
Welcome to our Lent 2022 resource guide! You'll find everything you need for preaching, teaching, and experiencing the season. If you are viewing this on your computer or device, you can click on any title or cover to be taken to the product page ...
Read more
mailchi.mp
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lisa Allgood is the Executive Presbyter for Cincinnati Presbytery and an immunocytochemist. She has presented for PNK in the past and is recognized as an expert at the intersection of COVID and church.
The jump in global and US reported cases of COVID is faster than we ever imagined. Last week the US alone reported 700,000 new cases. As of this morning, WHO reports more than 308 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally with more than 5.5 million reported deaths. In the US, we have more than 61.3 million confirmed cases and 860,000 deaths; we are headed to 1million cases per week. Some bullets are below.
|
|
Heartland Traveling Day Camp has a Few Open Spots Left! |
|
The Heartland Presbyterian Center Traveling Day Camp Program brings a Christ-centered weeklong day camp program to your church!
Our Traveling Day Camp Program is a great way to give children in your community an opportunity to experience God’s love and belonging while going down inflatable water slides, playing gaga ball, and singing songs at the top of their lungs. We bring supplies, staff, and support to help give the campers the best week ever, right in your backyard (literally)!
We have partnered with the Presbytery of Northern Kansas for many years at a variety of churches. We can adapt our program to fit any church size or location. If you want to find out more information, go to HeartlandCamps.org/tdc.
Heartland only has SEVEN spots left for Traveling Day Camp in 2022, so sign up soon! Email Anna Rasmussen, the Traveling Day Camp Director, at program2@heartlandcenter.org to set up an informational meeting and hear more about the program.
Partnership grants available from PNK click below for more information
|
|
Retirement Seminar Offered by BOP |
|
If you participate in the Retirement Savings Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (RSP), join Fidelity Workplace Financial Consultant Dan McCarthy for a 30-minute, interactive, virtual presentation on important things to consider — before you retire — that may impact or influence your financial decisions.
Top Things To Do Before You Retire, a free webinar from Fidelity Investments (Retirement Savings Plan recordkeeper), is designed to help you get your financial house in order, create a retirement income plan, understand Social Security, and prepare for the unexpected. From creating your financial blueprint to preparing your estate and legacy plans, Top Things To Do Before You Retire will offer ideas and resources to take the next step on your financial wellness journey.
Following the presentation, Dan will answer your general questions. You can also schedule a complimentary, one-on-one consultation with Dan to discuss your unique circumstances.
Tuesday, February 1, 2022 | Noon ET
|
|
Martha Murchison is retiring at the end of January. Sunrise is planning a simple "Garden Party" for her on Sunday, January 23, following the worship service at 9:30 am. We will honor Martha at 10:30 am in the Church Multi-Purpose Room. We would like you to attend and join us for lunch.
If you cannot join us, you may send a note of congratulations which will be read and shared with Martha and the congregation. It would mean so much to Martha if you can join us. Of course you will be free to leave following lunch before Sunrise's Congregational Meeting.
Notes of congratulations to: Betty Rassette, 649 Vista Ct., Salina, KS 67401
|
|
|
|
A BIG thank you to PNK Volunteer Pat Breeding from Sunrise Presbyterian Church for helping with the BIG PNK move from our physical to virtual office by taking literally tons of books to Greenleaf, KS for recycling.
It helped us out and it helped them out.
More info about the group they are helping can be found here:
We just want to say a very big thank you to Pat!!!!
|
|
Gleaned from Topeka Trinity Newsletter |
|
Presbytery of Northern Kansas Program and Resource Coordinator position - 25 hours/week
Looking for a little more income and an opportunity to serve the 57 congregations in the Presbytery of Northern Kansas… The Presbytery of Northern Kansas is seeking a Program and Resource Coordinator with passion, creativity, and a heart for people to oversee our Resource Center and serve as staff person to groups planning programs for children through adults across our region. This will be a 25 hour/week position -- combining some onsite work and some remote work from home.
Click the links below to see the job description and the informational flyer and send your resume to: opportunity@pnks.org.
|
|
Christian Educator - Halftime Position
Progressive Lawrence Church seeking Coordinator of Christian Education. Position requires personal faith development, solid interpersonal skills, Office 365 competency, familiarity with database applications, and ability to work a flexible 20-hour week including hours on Sunday morning (virtual currently).
Interested applicants should send resume and cover letter to: linda@firstpreslawrence.org by end of day, January 28, 2022. Applications will be processed as received. Job description available on request.
|
|
Please contact the Presbytery Office with any joys or concerns you would like to have added to the PNK Prayer List. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
