Presbytery of Northern Kansas Newsletter -
January 15, 2024
PNK News/Events
Presbytery Meeting on February 6th
Reminders
  • Clerks of Session: If you haven't returned your pastor's annual compensation report and/or annual agreement renewal that was due on December 31st -- please do so as soon as possible.
 
  • Moderators and Clerks of Session: If you haven't returned your congregation's Financial Covenant Pledge Form, please do so as soon as possible.

  • IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2024; mileage rate increase to 67 cents per mile, up 1.5 cents from 2023
Resource Center
The PNKS Resource Center Committee is excited to announce a new partnership with A Sanctified Art!

A Sanctified Art emerged as a ministry to support worshiping communities in integrating art and creativity into their spiritual practices. Initially representing the art and ministry of Lisle Gwynn Garrity, A Sanctified Art expanded to become a team of artists and pastors in January, 2016. This article published in The Presbyterian Outlook tells the origin story and how a twirling dream shifted into reality.

A Sanctified Art offers resources for all types and seasons. We encourage you to grab a cup of coffee, and spend some time exploring their resources HERE.

The award winning resources from A Sanctified Art are now available at a discounted rate to all of our churches. Our first offering will be the Lent Bundle.
Wandering Heart
Creative Resources for Lent–Easter | Theme-based

This forthcoming Lenten series focusing on the life & faith of Peter was released in December, 2023.
It features a devotional booklet, sermon guide, poetry, devotional cards, curriculum for children & youth, words for worship, a special “Stations of Peter” liturgy for Holy week, theme branding, a theme song, visual art, and more!

CLICK HERE to download the infographic to learn more

'Sanctified Art saves me a ton of time and my congregation seems to respond enthusiastically every year I use A Sanctified Art.'
--Meredith Kemp-Pappan, Trinity Presbyterian, Topeka

In order for you to feel good about trying something new, the FIRST 12 WHO RESPOND to this email with I'M IN! will receive the Lent Bundle for only $85! That's 50% off!  (We've already heard from 7 of you -- ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT -- respond TODAY!)

The PNKS Resource Center will pay for the rest!

If you would like to subscribe to the discounted Lent Bundle, you will need to reply to Amanda at the Resource Center by 12/31/2023 TODAY  in order to be included in this discount. PNKS will invoice you and you will receive your downloads directly from A Sanctified Art.

Please email Amanda at Alittell@pnks.org to reserve your bundle or with any questions you may have!
Preaching Workshops | Presbytery of Southern Kansas

March 1-2 in Garden City | April 12-13 in Newton. You're invited to a weekend workshop focused on preaching and worship. The weekend is designed for church members, but pastors and CREs are welcome too.

Read more
www.pbysk.org
The Board of Family Connections in Ellsworth gratefully received $5000 from First Presbyterian Church of Ellsworth, KS and  Synod of Mid-America (PCUSA) . 

FPC Ellsworth is pleased to support this ministry with an innovation grant to prisoners and their families as part of their commitment to the denomination’s Matthew 25 initiative. 

Family Connections provides affordable, safe and child-friendly accommodations for relatives who are visiting inmates at Ellsworth Correctional Facility . Strong family connections give hope to prisoners and help reduce recidivism when they are released. 
“I was in prison and you visited me”. Matt.25
Please contact the Presbytery Office with any joys or concerns you would like to have added to the PNK Prayer List.