Because Presbyterians love serving others
Thanks to the wonderful volunteers at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Austin who held a vaccine event serving friends experiencing homelessness this weekend! The group provided 18 vaccines, 30 hot showers, 40 hot meals, 30 bags of fresh clothes, and the support of 6 on-site social workers. Friendships were forged and lives were enriched.
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MISSION PRESBYTERY
WEEKLY NEWS
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Retreat in Your Inbox is Here! |
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Since we can’t all gather together for Main Event this year, the members of the Youth Connection Committee have created Retreat in Your Inbox so each church youth group can host their own retreat. Click the link below to download the curriculum with explanations, activity ideas, and resources for your retreat.
This retreat is designed to be led anytime. It could be over a few hours or a whole weekend. You can pick which activities you think your youth will enjoy and skip any you don't feel like leading. The activities can be used in any order and you can add in some of your own favorites as well. It's super flexible.
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Presbytery Office to Remain Closed Until October 4th |
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The Presbytery offices remain closed until Monday, October 4th. 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 God,
We are tired of this.
We are weary of Covid, and cancer, and earthquakes, and fires, and storms.
I wonder if You ever tire of us, and our stubborn resistance to Your providence.
Read more about tiredness, providence, forbearance and distance, as well as the Clerk's announcements, in this week's edition of the Stated Clerk's Notes.
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Response to Hurricane Ida |
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As Hurricane Ida hit southern Louisiana last week, our first thoughts were, of course, to spring into action and do something to help. Until Emergency Operations have had time to evaluate the area, we need to hold fast and wait for now. Yes, the news reports and images show us all kinds of things that families need, but we do not know what is already in the area.
The first thing we can do is to pray for our friends and colleagues, and sister congregations in the affected area. There are also three things needed in almost all natural disasters:
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Cleanup buckets are needed ASAP. Bucket assembly video https://youtu.be/7UxIKgSZRWQ
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Hygiene kit checklist https://cwskits.org/assemble-kits/hygiene-kits/
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Cash. Which can be moved to where it is needed quickly and easily. You can send donations to Mission Presbytery for Hurricane IDA, either as a check or by using the green “Give Now” button on our webpage. We will distribute the funds to support areas and organizations where requested and/or to offset any cost we incur responding with equipment. You can also give directly to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) by either designating a gift to them through the Presbytery or by clicking here to access their website.
Because of the Delta variant, we will not be organizing any volunteer deployments at present. We will drive in equipment and other supplies if there is a need.
More aid will be needed as the days and weeks expose the extent of the crisis and how IDA has impacted individuals and communities, but we will have to wait for those. Please keep an eye on the Mission Presbytery Facebook page for announcements on how you and your congregation can help and respond.
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Because Presbyterians love to bring the power
Chad Lawson, Pastor of Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church, delivered one of Mission Presbytery's generators to members of the Pointe Au Cheine Indian tribe. The second generator is being used by South Louisiana Presbytery.
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More pictures from the Covenant Presbyterian vaccine event. |
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Faith/Fe Presbyterian church in Lockhart is looking for a part time pastor 20-25 hours a week, short commute from Austin, pastor expenses included in salary, opened to Teaching Elder or Commissioned Pastor. Please contact Marissa R Mendez, clerk of session at marissaramirez@hotmail.com or faithfepresbyterianltx@gmail.com.
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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