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Because Presbyterian love playgrounds!

Following worship at the Presbyterian Church of Gonzales, the congregation made their way to the playground for a Playground Dedication. Congregants were able to give a Love Offering for their Discovery Center’s use.

August 29, 2024

Church Website Grants Available

Mission Presbytery churches are eligible to apply for a three year grant from a church website design company. Churches who apply will receive a web designer, content manager and much more for three year. Dr Bryan Stamper serves on the ACCDV (Administrative Commission for Church Development and Vitality). They are calling this grant "3 for 3." In this first phase three churches will be awarded all costs for three years. If successful, phase two funding will open up support for more churches. Instructions to apply are in the video.

https://youtu.be/wULw__ASmsI?si=OyUNcP2NjB82lvzX


Mission Presbytery has a new commission giving out up to $50,000 in grants. You'll need a local pastor to apply. Watch the video for details - then click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NssS...


All recipients of these grants will be obligated to employ the services of a church consultant that the ACCDV has approved for a two-day evaluation of the congregation. Further grant funds can be available based on the feedback of the consultant. Each grant will be a maximum of $50,000.00 and will receive evaluations and support throughout the process.

https://youtu.be/akAKBC4dNMg?si=oFE7Mx1jBQ_K4Olo

Save the Date!

Presbyterian Pan American School Open House

Friday, October 18

11 am – 2 pm

Lunch provided from 11:30 am – 1 pm

223 FM 772, Kingsville, Texas

On your way to the Mission Presbytery meeting on October 18, please stop by for an Open House at the Presbyterian Pan American School. Located on the outskirts of Kingsville and only a short drive from Highway 77, Pan American School students, staff and trustees will welcome you to the campus for a rest stop. Stretch your legs, enjoy lunch, visit with students, tour campus and meet our new President, Dr. Joey King. The come and go break at Pan Am will still allow plenty of time to make the meeting in Brownsville. We look forward to hosting you at our home – Presbyterian Pan American School.

 

RSVP with number attending Rutherford.bill@gmail.com


Making History Today: Presbyterian Colleges - University of the Ozarks

In 2013 the annual meeting of the PHSSW was held on the lovely campus of the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas. One of the presentations at that meeting was by Jim Hauser of Willet Hauser Architectural Glass, Inc. on "The Stained Glass Windows in the Munger Chapel at the University of the Ozarks."

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Sallie's Ponderings

As a part of their quarterly In-Person Meeting Day, the staff of Mission Presbytery traveled to the Rio Grande Valley to learn more about the good and gracious work of agencies and programs that serve the communities of the valley. In addition to the learning about these ministries, the staff was inspired and good camaraderie continued.


Hop in the van and join Sallie on this trip in this week's Ponderings.

Click HERE to read Sallie's Ponderings

In the News

Deadline for Applications Extended:

SERVE Grants for Mission Projects

The Serve Committee is glad to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Mission Presbytery SERVE Grants initiative! This is an incredible opportunity for congregations and partnering organizations to secure funding for mission projects that have the potential to make a lasting impact in our region and beyond.


Because we believe that Christ calls the church to minister to those who are poor, hungry, despairing, oppressed or suffering from injustice, and because we affirm that sharing in mission work with others is an appropriate witness to God’s grace and that the Spirit summons Christians to be involved in mission, not only with financial resources but also with love, mercy, compassion, and justice, these grant monies are aimed at equipping programs or projects worthy of the participation and support of our member congregations and their partners.

Click HERE to read more and how to apply
SERVE Grant Guidelines
SERVE Grant Application

We See You!

Because Presbyterians put Better Together Fund grants to good use!

Parkway Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi received a Better Together Fund grant from Mission Presbytery to buy hygiene items for clients of PCHAS in the coastal area. These are much needed items for clients in care as their EBT or parent WIC will not cover such items.

See more pictures on the Mission Presbytery Instagram feed HERE: 

https://www.instagram.com/missionpby/

Because Presbyterian Women have great gatherings.

The PW San Antonio Cluster Fall Gathering was hosted by New Braunfels Presbyterian Church on Saturday, August 25th. Everyone in attendance received a "Wheat Straw" mug to use in response to the upcoming bible study series "Let Justice Roll Down" which encourages us to answer God's call to care for neighbors and all creation.

Leadership Openings

Read more information about all of the following postings on the "Leadership Openings" page of our website at: https://www.mission-presbytery.org/leadership-openings



Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor | First/Copperas Cove


Part-Time Minister | First/Palacios


Head of Staff/Senior Pastor | New Braunfels/New Braunfels


Long Term Substitute Math Teacher | Presbyterian Pan American School


Chief Financial Officer | Presbyterian Pan American School


Part-Time Pastor | First/Victoria


Part-Time Piano/Organ Musician | First/Port Lavaca


Part-Time Piano Player | Pipe Creek/Pipe Creek


IT Director | First/Kingsville and Pan American School


Job Opportunities with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

in English, Español, 한국인


Part-Time Pastor | First/Beeville


Part-time Church Life Administrator. | Emmanuel/San Antonio


PRN-on-call chaplain position. | Hospice Austin


Resources and Links

Matthew 25 Website


Campus Ministries in Mission Presbytery


PC(USA) Mental Health Ministry


Shared Mission Support (2024 remittance forms)


Resources from Presbyterian Publishing Corporation


Austin Theological Seminary


Trinity University


Schreiner University


UKirk Collegiate Ministries


Mission Presbytery Presbyterian Women

Austin College


John Knox Ranch


Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services


Mo-Ranch


Presbyterian Foundation


Texas Impact


Texas Presbyterian Foundation


Presbyterian Outlook


Presbyterian Pan American School


Synod of the Sun


SoL Center Classes

As Mission Presbytery, we connect diverse leaders and congregations by

providing opportunities for worship, learning, and service so that all can flourish

through God’s grace.

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