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From Rachel Yates, Presbytery Executive

CLOSED FOR REMODELING

My family is in the middle of another house remodel. This time we’re fixing up a place for my mother-in-law that’s closer to us and more suitable for her needs. It’s going well, and we’re behind schedule. Some cabinets were damaged in delivery; the replacements got lost in transit. The countertops can’t come in until we have the cabinets. We had second thoughts on paint colors, so redid a room. Still, the house seems to have good bones, as they say. The remodel should make it newer and better. That’s the point, yes?

There’s one major street I now travel regularly – a favorite, it seems, of Google Maps. The other day I noticed a...(read more)

Presbytery Pulse

PRESBYTERY GATHERING HIGHLIGHTS

Weren't able to make it to the last Presbytery Gathering, but interested in the good work happening in the Presbytery? Check out the Presbytery Gathering Highlights, a one-page synopsis of the September 20, 2022 Presbytery Gathering.

CAR NEEDED FOR MINISTRY

In November, the Presbytery of Milwaukee will welcome the Dan Gonzalez-Ortega as our new Evangelist for Latinx Ministries including our San Jose Fellowship in Beloit. Dan and his wife, Alma, will be relocating from Mexico City to our presbytery to start a new ministry with very few belongings. One of the essential items for Dan is a car. If you have an additional car or have connections to someone who does, the presbytery (and Dan) would be very grateful for its donation for the purpose of this ministry. Please contact Ann Gibbs at agibbs@pbymilwaukee.org.

Building Ministry Vitality

Through Matthew 25

Outward Incarnational Focus:

"Lord, when did we see you?"

MINISTRY BEYOND CHURCH WALLS: AN OUTWARD FOCUS SHOWS CHRIST'S LOVE

Outward Focus, a bible study based on Luke 10 with reflection questions by Chip Hardwick. A church with outward focus moves beyond philanthropy. It lives and connects alongside its partners, building relationships for the sake of the gospel. After all, the church exists by mission, just as a fire exists by burning.

News From The Denomination

PDA URGES SUPPORT

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) urges your support this hurricane season. In the wake of catastrophic impacts from Hurricane Ian, recovery is ongoing in places hit by Hurricane Fiona, including Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Storms are becoming more frequent and more severe, and this early in the hurricane season we must prepare for these broad and anticipated catastrophes that have not yet formed. Give today to enable PDA's response, from emergency needs through the long-term recovery phase.

Out of the Blue in '22

TIRED OF SATURN'S RINGS? CHECK OUT NEPTUNE'S

The James Webb Space Telescope has wowed astronomers and everyday people alike with its stunning images of distant galaxies and Earth's nearby neighbors. Now the $10 billion deep space telescope has brought what NASA calls the clearest image of Neptune's rings seen in more than 30 years.

The telescope delivered an image of the ice giant Neptune as well as seven of 14 of the known moons orbiting the planet, NASA said. The picture also shows faint dust bands around the planet.

MCDONALD'S RELEASES ADULT HAPPY MEAL

One of the hardest things about becoming an adult is the childhood joys that seem out of your fully-grown hand’s grasp. Flintstones vitamins, after-school cartoons and brightly-colored Marvel Band-Aids may get you side-eyes from others. But now, thanks to McDonald's, a little bit of childhood can be enjoyed once again.

On Sept. 27, McDonald’s announced it’s making a new version of the Happy Meal — and this time, it’s for adults. The chain is reimagining the experience in a whole new way by offering the Cactus Plant Flea Market Box.

Invitations

FRAMING THE FUTURE GALA AND SILENT AUCTION

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity's online auction is open and the virtual gala happens tomorrow night! The auction includes unique and exciting packages in the following categories: Top Shelf, Family Fun, Good Eats, Out and About, The Good Life, and the Sporting Life. There are over 100 items to bid on and take home!

The Framing the Future gala livestream will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6. Gathering a group of friends and host a fun watch party!

Your support will raise the walls to stable and affordable homes for local families in need.

Every gift makes a difference and will be matched by Accunet Mortgage, up to $75,000!

CELEBRATE 150 YEARS WITH GRACE PRESBYTERIAN

Grace Presbyterian Church, 2931 Kinnickinnic Avenue, Milwaukee, 53207

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CELEBRATES 64TH ANNIVERSARY

Dr. La Quetta Clipps and the session of Christ Church would like to invite you to attend their 64th Anniversary celebration on Sunday, October 16th at 10:45 a.m.

The celebration continues Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m. with a Revival as we ask the Holy Spirit to work with Christ Church in restoring the people of God to a more vital spiritual life, witness, and work by prayer and the Word. The guest speaker will be the Apostle Paul R. Dade of Richmond Virginia.

Please join Christ Church as they celebrate and renew their commitment to God and their community.

Christ Presbyterian Church, 1930 W. Walnut Street, Milwaukee, 53205

SAVE THE DATE: A ROAST AND A TOAST TO CELEBRATE REV. KAREN HAGEN'S RETIREMENT

DIVINE INTERVENTION MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS WARMING ROOM

Divine Intervention's Warming Room provides winter emergency overnight safe sanctuary to the homeless, respecting the dignity of all God’s adult children. Beyond safe sanctuary and the provision for basic needs, this sacred ministry creates community….one which gives opportunity for the “authentic self” of Guests to re-engage through self-awareness and relationship; prompting supported personal development.

Hosted by the Outreach and Justice Ministry of Tippecanoe Presbyterian Church, Divine Intervention provides 20 Guests their basic human right of a safe place to warm overnight, enriched by generous potluck dinners/ministry meals served family style (and self-serve breakfast and take away foods for the day), support of 2 nightly Overnight Hosts, guidance of nightly Staff, and pastoral care of a pastor… as well as connections to Social Services through our partner, Community Outreach Healthcare Clinics.

YOU too can participate and be part of making a difference!

To know more check out this informational bookmark and attend an Informational Meeting/Orientation: November 6, 1:30-3:00 p.m. -or- December 4, 4:30-5:00 p.m.

Call: 414-481-4680 to reserve your spot! All Welcome!

INVITE THE WISCONSIN COUNCIL OF CHURCHES TO YOUR CHURCH

The staff at the WCC would love to come preach, lead a Sunday School class, or speak at a forum in your church. They have staff located in various cities (La Crosse, Fond du Lac, Madison) and are willing to travel. Let them help your congregation learn about what God is up to in the ecumenical community across our state! They recommend scheduling ahead if you're hoping for particular dates or celebrations, as WCC staff members are in high demand and their calendars fill up rapidly. Click here to see available WCC staff and preaching/teaching topics.

Reach out to the WCC to schedule WCC staff at your church!

YOUNG PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIP, WESTMINSTER COLLEGE

Westminster College celebrates our Presbyterian heritage by offering a Scholarship to outstanding Presbyterian students who have been nominated by their pastor or ministry partner within their congregations.

There is no limit to the number of students that a church can nominate. Every qualified, accepted student now receives $24,000 per year for a total of $96,000 for 4 years of their education.

The current nomination materials can be found online: https://admissions.westminster.edu/register/yps

If you have any questions, regarding the scholarship or these materials, please feel free to contact Rev. Jim Mohr, College Chaplain (724) 946-7116, or email at mohrjr@westminster.edu.