[Friends] FW: Synod Connections - Week of May 19, 2008

Tue May 20 11:20:40 PDT 2008

From: Kerry Lancaster [mailto:kerrysl at synodma.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:24 AM
To: Mary Sue Thomas
Subject: Synod Connections - Week of May 19, 2008

SYNOD CONNECTION

Staying in touch with the wider church and its mission in the world

                                                                      MAY
19, 2008

(For questions, comments, to submit items for Synod Connections,  or to
reply to this newsletter, contact Mary Sue Thomas, editor, at
maryst at synodma.org)

THE PRESBYTERIAN WRITERS GUILD

The Presbyterian Writers Guild has announced that Marj Carpenter - former
director of the Presbyterian News Service and moderator of the 207th General
Assembly (1995) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - is the winner of its
2007-2008 David Steele Distinguished Writer Award.  Carpenter -- a Pulitzer
Prize-nominated reporter whose career as a journalist, author and mission
interpreter has spanned more than six decades - will be honored at the
guild's biennial General Assembly luncheon during the upcoming 218th General
Assembly, June 21-28 in San Jose, CA.  

PEER MINISTRY PROGRAM

The House Campus Ministry at Missouri Stated University (Springfield, MO)
has openings for two student Peer Ministers.  Peer ministers have specific
areas of responsibility; however, these areas are negotiable.  The goal is
to match the needs of our Campus Ministry with your abilities and interests.
Stipends range from $700 to $1,000 per semester, 7-10 hours per week.  For
more information about joining the "Peer Ministry Program" @ The House
contact the Rev. Howard Cavner 417-865-8711 x12 or
HowardCavner at missouriState.edu.  Application deadline:  June 24, 2008.  The
Campus Ministry at Missouri State University provided by the Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ), Evangelical Lutheran Church in America,
Presbyterian Church OUSA, and the United Church of Christ. 

STEWARDSHIP OF SELF DEBUTS AT REGIONAL BENEFITS CONSULTATIONS

Stewardship of Self, the Board of Pensions comprehensive effort to help Plan
members improve self care, was a primary focus of this year's Regional
Benefits Consultations.  At these events, the Board introduced Stewardship
of Self through presentations by Pat Haines, senior vice president of
benefits, Karen Babik, director of communications, public relations,
marketing and education, and Cindy Beach, director of member education.  An
annual forum for updates and feedback on Board benefits and programs,
provided an ideal opportunity to share the Stewardship of Self concept and
explain its future directions.  The commitment to self care is one that the
Board encourages every member to make, and Stewardship of Self will serve as
an ongoing reminder to use the Board's benefits, programs, and services
effectively for the benefit of the entire Presbyterian Church community.  

PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (PDA)RESPONSE

Tornados in the United States, a cyclone in Myanmar, and an earthquake in
China - all within the past few days and all with deadly and devastating
outcomes.  Thousands upon thousands of people have lost their lives.
Literally millions have been affected directly and are at ongoing risk for
diseases and other adversities in the aftermath.  The Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.) is responding to these disasters in several ways by working with
our overseas church partners, as well as presbyteries and congregations here
at home, to offer immediate, on-the-ground help and make preparations for
long-term assistance.  To assist those in need please give through your
normal giving channels using the following PDA numbers:

                Myanmar - DR000145

                United States Storms - DR000015

                China Earthquake - DR000138   

For the latest information concerning the above situations and others visit
www.pcusa.org/pda .  

GHOST RANCH 

Ghost Ranch is pleased to announce the selection of Debra Hepler as
Executive Director.  Ms. Hepler brings a wealth of successful nonprofit
leadership achievement and management experience to the position of
Executive Director.  

SYNOD OF MID-AMERICA WEBSITE

       Have you browsed through the Synod website lately?  The following are
included on the website:

                Synod Calendar

                Committees of Synod and those serving on the committees

                Events

                                PETM  (Pastoral Enrichment Transitions in
Ministry)

                                Interim Ministry Training information

                Congregations of Synod - listed by Presbytery

                Missions of Synod

                Synod Budget

                Photo Album - Winter Synod Meeting pictures 

                Presbyterianews

                Synod Priorities 

                Ministry Partners

                                With links to Presbytery websites

                Campus Ministry

                                Sites of ministry

                Synod Receiving Agency

                                Detailed information pertaining to

                Resources

                                Helpful contact information and links to
possible resources

Visit www.synodma.org <http://www.synodma.org/>  to see any of the above.

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