Dear Presbytery Family,
Stay Connected by joining in prayer, highlighting resources, learning about upcoming events, and sharing updates from the Coordinating Council.
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This week we join together in prayer for:
Church:
First Presbyterian Church, Jasper
- Jennifer Hallberg, Pastor
- The session and congregation - Jasper is serving the community once a month in a drive-through food ministry, as well as other ongoing missions. In addition, the congregation keeps the pantry stocked with canned goods to meet needs in the community.
White Springs Presbyterian Church
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Members of the congregation - White Springs is sponsoring a camper at Camp Montgomery. Rev. Hallberg currently preaches at White Springs once a month.
Larger Church:
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June 20 is World Refugee Day - This day is designated to draw attention to the millions of refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. Resources include this video on the plight of Cameroonians and a prayer for use in worship on June 20.
Mission Partners:
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Montgomery Center and the summer camp staff as they begin their training on June 7 - Just 12 days until the start of summer camp at Montgomery on June 20. Session 5 (July 25-30) is almost at capacity, but registrations are still being accepted for all sessions! We give thanks for all the volunteers who are helping with the training and education so that summer camp staff will be equipped to provide the campers with an active and safe week of fun including water activities, arts and crafts, challenge course, worship, and Bible study. For more information about Montgomery Summer Camp call Monica or Zach at (352) 473-4516 or visit their website.
Celebration:
- Congratulations to Laurie Furr-Vancini who was recently awarded the Certificate in Spiritual Formation from Columbia Theological Seminary!
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Welcome to Erin Horne, Area Relationship Coordinator (Area 3)!
The presbytery welcomes Rev. Erin Horne as the Area Relationship Coordinator for Area 3, serving some of the churches in Jacksonville and the coastal communities. Erin was ordained on May 30; read more about her on our website. She hopes to listen well, encourage honestly, and share life authentically with the churches and ministers in Area 3. Visit the Area Relationship Coordinator webpage for all of the ARC’s contact information and churches assigned to each area.
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Prepare Now for Hurricane Season
The Disaster Preparation and Assistance Commission encourages all churches to prepare your church and personal property before a disaster threatens. Visit the SAPDAC page on our website for downloadable disaster preparedness resources, and emergency management / preparedness websites.
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Designated Funds Application Process
Small churches and presbytery committee / team chairs should be on the lookout for an email about the designated funds application / disbursement process soon. The application deadline has been extended to July 30. Stay tuned!
Job Opportunities in the Presbytery
Visit our Classifieds webpage to learn more about employment opportunities in our presbytery, including a position as presbytery office manager.
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Resources and Opportunities
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Scripture
Coordinating Council Chair Edd Norris invites the presbytery to share in the reading and study of scripture. You are invited to read 1 Corinthians 13.
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Pondering Retirement? Check out the Synod Webinar
This free webinar sponsored by the Synod of South Atlantic on Tuesday, June 15 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, will provide a few discernment resources that can help PC(USA) pastors in the synod as they begin considering retirement. Informational Flyer / Registration
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Audire Spiritual Direction Formation Orientation Session
The Audire Spiritual Direction Formation program, based in Orlando, is a 3-year training program sponsored by the Central Florida Foundation for Spiritual Direction. The Audire formation will assist in the discernment of a call to spiritual direction ministry, the deepening of your spiritual life, and the practice of holy listening. An orientation session is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, 9:00 – 12:30 in Orlando. Visit the program’s website for more information, or click here for the informational flyer.
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Regarding Ruling Elders
May's article, Leaders Lean Out (April's was Leaders Lean In) by Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka reminds us that: “Good leaders lean in on the things that are in their bucket. Good leaders lean out from the things that are in the other bucket—the things they cannot control. Here is the important idea: not everything goes in your bucket.”
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8 Habits of Evangelism
The 8 Habits of Evangelism resource, the first evangelism tool developed by the PC(USA) in more than a decade, is designed for use in community. The PCUSA story says this:
The Rev. Dr. Ray Jones III has a vision for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The director of Theology, Formation & Evangelism (TFE) sees Presbyterians using the new resource 8 Habits of Evangelism together as they begin to share with one another weekly — and even daily — about how the gospel is transforming their lives. “I can hear them talking about some of the habits that are suggested,” he said, “talking with each other about what it’s been like to pray, or engage in fellowship with one another, in a certain way.” Download the resource at pcusa.org/evangelism.
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Blessings,
Edd Norris, Chair of Coordinating Council
Joe Albright, Moderator of the Presbytery
Holly Dillon Inglis, Ministry and Mission Coordinator
Sandra Hedrick, Stated Clerk
On Behalf of the Coordinating Council
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Previous Staying Connected emails are available on our website.
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