[Members] Fwd: Synod Connections- Week of Aug 13, 2007

Mon Aug 13 19:39:11 PDT 2007

 The Synod Connection for the week.  Have a good week......take it easy.

 Gerry Franklin
Office Administrator
New Creation Presbyterian Church
O Fallon, Illinois
618-624-6860

-----Original Message-----
From: Kerry Lancaster <kerrysl at synodma.org>
To: Mary Sue Thomas <maryst at synodma.org>
Sent: Mon, 13 Aug 2007 2:19 pm
Subject: Synod Connections- Week of Aug 13, 2007

SYNOD CONNECTION

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

AUGUST 13, 2007

(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)

PRATT PRESBYTERIAN
 CHURCH SEEKING YOUTH DIRECTOR

Pratt Presbyterian Church of Pratt, KS is seeking a Youth Director for their
growing youth ministry program.  Do you have a passion for Youth
ministry?  Do you enjoy sharing God’s love with Youth?  Do you
like to teach, be creative, and have fun?  If so, the congregation of Pratt Church
would like to talk to you.  If you are interested in this 25-30 hour per
week position, contact Rev. Angela Madden (620-672-5503 ext. 7 or pastormadden at prattpresby.com. 

PERSPECTIVES

The August issue of Perspectives
is now available (www.pcusa.org/oga/perspectives). 
In this new issue of OGA’s monthly online magazine you’ll find:

-                     
A report from the first-ever gathering of the heads of
theological schools from every continent in a dialogue between the
“global North” and the “global South” about theological
education.

-                     
A reflection on John Calvin’s legacy in
anticipation of the observance of his 500th birthday in 2009

-                     
The text of “A Call to Christian Unity,” a
sermon preached by Sarah Segal McCaslin\thoughts from Mary Beth McCandless on
issues that linger from the Virginia Tech tragedy last spring

-                     
A perspective on the “The Purpose of Life”
by the Vice-Moderator of the 217th General Assembly (2006).

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION MINISTRY

Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education
each year awards congregations in the Presbyterian Church (USA) for outstanding
programs in ministry with special populations, early childhood education,
excellence in Christian education, effective youth ministry and outreach and
social concern.  These five Congregation Awards are presented at the
annual Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Conference (APCE). 
Since 1991, 62 churches in 25 states have received these awards.  Each
award carries a $1000 contribution to assist the congregations in their
ministries.  To apply for one of the awards, please call April Swofford
for an application at 804-254-8047 or 800-229-2990 ext. 747 or aswofford at union-psce.edu.  The
deadline for the 2008 Awards if November 1, 2007.

LIMITED ENROLLMENT TIMES

A full-time seminary student who is designated by his/her presbytery as
an inquirer or candidate for ordination may enroll for coverage under the
Medical Plan offered under the Benefits Plan of the Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.).  Students must enroll for Medical Plan coverage between August 1
and September 20.  Additional information is found at www.pensions.org 

SAVE THE DATE

Dr. Jack Rogers, 2004 Moderator for the General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), will be speaking in locations throughout the
Synod of Mid-America this fall.  Mark your calendar for what is sure to be
a stimulating and thought-provoking talk on Dr. Rogers’ new book, Jesus, the Bible and Homosexuality:  Explode the
Myths, Heal the Church.   Dr. Rogers is Professor of
Theology Emeritus at San Francisco Theological Seminary.  He is the author
of many other books.  Please contact Maggie Blankers, 913-707-1798, for
more information and times and to reserve a spot (for luncheon).  

Book Tour Schedule –

Sunday, September 30         Village
Presbyterian Church (sermon by Dr. Rogers), Prairie Village, KS

                                                University
of Kansas Ecumenical
Christian Ministries,
Lawrence, KS.

                                                First
Presbyterian Church (Lecture/Discussion) Lawrence,
 KS

Monday, October 1             Heartland Presbyterian
Center (Luncheon/Discussion), Parkville, MO

Tuesday, October 9             Grace
Covenant Presbyterian Church (Lecture/Discussion), Overland Park, KS

Wednesday, October 10     Trinity Presbyterian
Church (Luncheon/Discussion) Columbia,
 MO

Thursday, October 11         Southminster
Presbyterian Church (Lecture/Discussion), Springfield,
 MO

Friday, October 12               First
Presbyterian Church (Lecture/Discussion) Kirkwood,
 MO

Sunday, October 14             Ladue
Chapel (sermon by Dr. Rogers), Ladue,
 MO

SYNOD OF MID-AMERICA WEBSITE

Have you browsed through the Synod website
lately?  Did you know that the following are included on the website:

        Synod
Calendar

        Committees
of Synod and those serving on the committees 

        Events

                        Synod
Meeting – August 10, 2007

                        PETM
(Pastoral Enrichment Transitions in Ministry)

                        Interim
Ministry Training information

                        Senior
High Summit
– February 8-10, 2008

        Congregations
of Synod – listed by Presbytery

        Missions of
Synod

        Synod Budget

        Photo Album
- pictures of Kaw Prairie Community
Church – Shawnee, KS

        Presbyterianews

        Synod
Priorities    Ministry Partners 

                        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
and to see any of the above. 

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