Because Presbyterians love clean up buckets
Thank you to the congregations and individuals across the Presbytery who put together cleanup buckets and hygiene kits for the border. Puentes De Cristo will put them to good use helping refugees and those in the Colonias
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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Disaster Recovery Coordinator Announces Departure |
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It is with a mix of emotions that I tell you I've accepted the resignation of our colleague and friend the Rev. Ed Sackett. Ed's brilliant wife, Dr. Lynnette Watkins, has just been called to a new position in Massachusetts. And, somehow, he's decided that he'd prefer to live with her rather than with us!
I don't have enough words to say how grateful I am for Ed's presence among us, helping us both prepare for and recover from disasters. He's also played a major role in our tech preparations and abilities as we moved into broadcasting our presbytery meetings - even before the pandemic began! And he's endeared himself to our staff as well as to the presbytery. Ed's leaving us in much better shape to go forward than when he arrived about three years ago. He will be with us through the end of October - and you can bet we'll be working on a good way to celebrate him as he moves north. Ed, thank you!
-- Rev. Dr. Sallie Watson, Executive Presbyter
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San Antonio PW Cluster Gathering |
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It’s time for the annual San Antonio Presbyterian Women’s Fall Cluster Gathering.
New Braunfels Presbyterian Church is excited to host (via Zoom) the 2021 PW Fall cluster gathering on August 28, 2021— “Light up Your Life.”
Program: We will have a doll fashion show plus three mini workshops. It is going to be a fun, educational, and rewarding experience.
This gathering is for all Presbyterian women—whether your church has an “official” PW program or not.
When: Saturday, August 28, 2021, on Zoom. You will never have experienced such a fun Zoom meeting before—it will be worth your time to give it a try!
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You hear people say they wish they could be more like Jesus, following his path can be hard. But performing miracles is something we can all learn to do. First aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed training have a way of saving lives. Are you ready to save a life in your home, neighborhood, or during church? It happens more often than you think. Who in your church is trained? Why not you? The Disaster Preparedness & Assistance Committee and help set up trainings in your region.
Josh Robinson, pastor at Hope Presbyterian Church in Austin has a story to share about his experience.
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Presbytery Office to Remain Closed Until October 4th |
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Dear friends,
Continuing the "abundance of caution," I have made the decision to continue deploying our staff members to work from home until Monday, October 4. Every expert opinion that I've seen and heard has predicted the current wave of Covid to peak around October 1. With the beginning of the school year and the horrifying numbers we're seeing, I want to keep both you and our staff as healthy as possible.
We will continue to be available to you during regular office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm. If you get the answering machine when you call the office, press the extension for the staff member you wish to reach. We receive a recording of your message in our email inboxes and will return your call as soon as possible. Arrangements can also be made for someone to meet you at the office if it is necessary to do so. Occasionally, individual staff members may need to work from the office, but it will remain closed to the public.
We hope and pray that you are taking every precaution to keep your congregations safe as well, both in your church office and on Sundays. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about this decision.
Blessings, Sallie
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Holy Land Sampler with Hope Presbyterian Church |
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This 11-day journey to the Holy Land will bring you close encounters with the land of ancient Judaism and Christianity. Watch the scriptures come to life as you walk through the wilderness and pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Experience modern religious traditions, and build deep and lasting relationships with others through group reflections and shared worship. |
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Holy Land Sampler - Progressive Pilgrimage
Your group will depart Austin-Bergstrom International at 5:35 PM on Delta 2393 to New York's JFK Airport. You will depart JFK via Delta 234 at 11:45 PM, arriving in Tel Aviv the next day at 5:35 PM. Those wishing to fly from an airport other than ...
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progressivepilgrimage.com
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Stated Clerk Laurie Palmer offers a prayer for the unsung heroes in the congregation who sweep, replace crayons, fixes the toilet, sends the cards, prepares the reports and so much more. It's God's grace that sustains those who pour out God's grace. |
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Sallie indulges her nerdy side in relating the story of Henrietta M. King from a Texas State Historical Association article. In addition to some interesting stories, Henrietta King's interest in education and Presbyterian congregations and causes echo all the way to today.
It does my heart good to know that so much of Henrietta’s bold, brave, decisive, generous leadership is floating around in the DNA of Mission Presbytery. I guess we’ve been “better together” for a long time.
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Applications for GA Commissioners |
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The Committee on Representation and Participation is taking applications for General Assembly Commissioners for the 2022 meeting. Please find the Nomination form and expectations article below. Do prayerfully consider this service to the life of the church. |
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Preferred Path Ministry
How to Keep Small Disputes from Exploding Like Wildfires in a Forest
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The Preferred Path Debrief offers five simple questions that allow analysis of past and present expectations as well as what actually happened. It is useful in conflict resolution, but its best use is to enhance communication before conflict takes hold and escalates.
Along the Path…. Presented by the Mission Presbytery Preferred Path Ministry Team.
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Better Together at Texas State |
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For more than 50 years, the United Campus Ministry at Texas State has partnered with the Presbyterian Church to fully welcome all students in the love of Christ. With a diverse school enrollment of over 39,000 students, including 47% first-generation in college, the UCM cares for individual students while working for a just and peaceful world in the love of Jesus.
If you know a student at Texas State, or want to make a positive impact with emerging young adult leaders of the church, please contact Todd Salmi (todd@ucmtxstate.org) and visit www.ucmtxstate.org.
The United Campus Ministry at Texas State is proudly affiliated with Mission Presbytery and the UKirk College ministry network!
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If you're looking for a new study for your Session or for an adult study group, or possibly for guidance for a sermon series, here's something that might be just the thing.
There's a new study that's out from the Presbyterian Misson Agency, "Eight Habits of Evangelism." It's available in English, Spanish and Korean. The material is top-notch. Best of all, the price is right: it's free! Click on this link to learn more. 8habits.org
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Our friends at Puentes De Cristo, a health and wellness community outreach program, had a group of folks who completed the "Healthy Lifestyles" course. In addition to their certificate, each one who completed the course got a blender!
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San Pedro Presbyterian Church in San Antonio seeks a part-time Children's Ministry Director. This is a part-time, salaried position that averages 20 to 25 hours a week. The job includes one office day to work with other staff, Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings.
San Pedro Presbyterian Church in San Antonion seeks a full-time Youth Ministries Director. This is a full-time, salaried position. The job includes offices day to work with other staff, Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings and flexibility to work with youth for special events as needed.
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in San Antonio seeks a part-time Church Life Administrator. Roles include bookkeeping, chief communicator and office manager. If interested, send an e-mail with your First and Last Name, Phone Number and Resume to emmanuelpc@sbcglobal.net.
Hope Presbyterian Church in Northwest Austin is seeking a part-time organist for a permanent position. lease contact Nick Boltz, Director of Music at nick.boltz@hopeaustin.org or call the church at 512-258-9117 x 225.
Hospice Austin has a PRN-on-call chaplain position.
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We are Mission Presbytery, serving Christ in the World. In the Reformed Tradition, together we,
- Establish and equip congregations and session to carry out their missions;
- Recruit, receive, ordain, develop, and care for those called to service in the church;
- Enable mission and witness to the Gospel that congregations cannot accomplish alone; and
- Steward our resources faithfully and generously.
We are better together.
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