Presbytery of Northern Kansas Newsletter -
August 1, 2022
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Get Ready for the IN PERSON Presbytery Meeting!
August 23rd | 9:00am-4:00pm | FPC/Junction City
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We are so excited to all be together in person!
Preacher and Guest Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett,
Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency
More information via the link below
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As we make our way after the pandemic, generational theorists are arguing that we are on the verge of a great spiritual awakening. The question they are asking is: Will this spiritual awakening include the church? So, what happens in a spiritual awakening and how can we be an active and agile agent in this next adventure? Together we will explore how the Holy Spirit is calling us to greater energy, intelligence, imagination, and love! |
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Bring Your Friends! Join other PNK Youth!
Come kick off the year at Rock Springs Ranch with us! The PNK Fall Youth Retreat will be held October 1-2, 2022. This event is for all youth currently in 7th-12th grades. During our time together, we will have Fun (Ziplining! Hiking! Gaga Ball!), Fellowship (lunch, dinner, smores and breakfast together!), and grow in our Faith .
Youth cost is $85 which includes all meals, lodging and activities. All you need to bring is yourself, your bedding and towels and clothes for the weekend…and prepare to have a good time! Register by September 12, 2022.
Contact Amanda at alittell@pnks.org for infographics for your newsletter and Facebook pages!
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Kentucky Mission Team Trip
October 2-8, 2022 | Hopkins County Kentucky
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Hopkins County Emergency Management Agency in partnership with Madisonville’s First Presbyterian Church will host a Mission Team from the Presbytery of Northern Kansas.
Bob and Rhoda Frasier will lead this team to do repair, clean up and maintenance on homes devastated by the December 2021 Tornado Event.
Registration: This trip is open to persons 18 and over, from a Presbytery of Northern Kansas ministry. Maximum Group size 20 Complete the registration online by August 31. As space is available persons from out of the presbytery may be accepted to participate in this mission trip. Interested persons outside of PNK are encouraged to register now and be placed on a waiting list until the 8/31 deadline.
Your registration fee for this trip is $100 per person. The Stewardship and Mission Committee covers the cost for this mission trip (group travel, accommodations, and other costs) above the registration fees collected. You will be responsible for meals on the way to Madisonville, KY and on the way home.
Click the link below for more information and registration
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Help with Navigating Benefits Decisions |
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Your Employer Agreement for 2023 will be available August 8 through October 14 on Benefits Connect. Sessions, session committees, and other church leaders making benefits decisions may call on their Board of Pensions Church Consultant for guidance about options. These consultants offer personalized assistance to churches, as well as mid councils, across the country. Find the consultant for your region.
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Never before have so many options been available through the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We want you to be aware of the ways in which you can support your ministers and employees through the plan.
The Serve Better – Sustainable Practices webinar, presented by the Board of Pensions, will be held on Tuesday, August 9 at and again on Thursday, August 18 – each from 1:00 – 2:00 pm CDT. Both webinars will be “live” and will cover the same content on each date.
Executive Vice President & Chief Benefits Officer, Pat Haines, will discuss employment classification and benefits eligibility. Jean Hemphill, agency legal counsel, will highlight the importance of personnel policies and compliance. And Vice President, Customer Engagement, Yvette Russell, will provide important details around employer participation in the Benefits Plan.
Other topics include
- eligibility of part-time employees for certain benefits;
- personalized support, through Quantum Health, for navigating healthcare; and
- tools and solutions to help you be the best employer you can be.
Those who will benefit from the content includes church treasurers, personnel committee members, congregational decision-makers, plan administrators, COM members, presbytery leaders, and any who help establish benefits policies/ employment procedures for local churches and governing bodies.
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Sparkhouse Director Training Workshops |
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Click the link below to begin learning more about this rich and useful online platform from Sparkhouse Digital that exists to support your faith formation efforts.
Included is a questionaire to help tailor the summer series of training webinar workshops by providing your "need to know" questions regarding Sparkhouse Digital.
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Plug-and-Play Adult Education Classes |
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Are you looking for a “plug-and-play” option for your Adult Christian Education classes this coming year? Here is a planning calendar that was used in a previous year by Topeka Trinity. These resources are all available in the Resource Library! If you would like to use any of these next year, please be sure to reserve them soon as we only have one copy of each! |
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Christian Education Coordinator and Youth Director
Flexible hours - wonderful community of people - new energetic pastor - great volunteer support
First Presbyterian Church of Lawrence, Kansas is seeking a Christian Education Coordinator and Youth Director to lead and expand upon ongoing programs. Join us in an actively progressive church with our energetic new pastor, dedicated volunteer support, a great working environment, and a wonderful community. The position requires personal Christian faith development, solid interpersonal skills, basic computer competency, and the ability to work a flexible 30 – 40 hour week, including hours on Sunday. Some hours may be completed at home. Are you ready to join us with your creativity and ideas for children and youth?
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to: linda@firstpreslawrence.org. Applications will be processed as received until the position is filled. A complete job description is available on request.
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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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