[Members] Fwd: Synod Connections - Week of Dec 17, 2007

Mon Dec 17 20:28:50 PST 2007

 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, 17 Dec 2007 8:39 am
Subject: Synod Connections - Week of Dec 17, 2007

SYNOD CONNECTION

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

DECEMBER 17, 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)

INTERIM SYNOD EXECUTIVE

With the retirement of the Rev. John Williams, the Synod is searching
for an Interim Synod Executive.  We are looking for someone who can assist in
discerning the Synod’s mission for these days as well as continuing its
ongoing work.  We would prefer someone who has had Interim training and/or
experience.  If you are interested or know someone who might be interest,
please contact Jan Bloomingdale at 913-649-6226 or jancbloom at everestkc.net 

MIDWEST ICE STORM

States of emergency are in effect across Kansas,
Missouri and Oklahoma,
following a storm that dumped as much as an inch of ice across parts of the Midwest.  The U. S. Department of Energy
estimates more than half a million customers are without electricity in the
plains states.  Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) National Response Team
members, the Reverends Bob Houser and Paul Reiter, have been in contact with
the affected presbyteries to assist in their relief and recovery efforts, and
PDA stands ready to provide financial and other assistance as the presbyteries
identify needs.   PDA will also be in touch with areas of the Northwest that
have been affected by this same storm system.  Additional information will be
posted on the PDA web site at www.pcusa.org/pda/response/usa/midwest-icestorm-index.htm

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have experienced damages or
losses from the storm.  Some areas may be in need of work teams to assist with
cleanup.  We suggest that you contact Presbytery Offices for additional
information if you would like to assist.  The contact information is as
follows:

                Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery - 877-772-2395

                Heartland Presbytery – 800-332-4849

                John Calvin Presbytery - 800-371-0643

                Missouri
Union Presbytery –
573-635-9221

                Northern Kansas
Presbytery – 800-511-0085

                Southern
  Kansas Presbytery – 800-734-2352

SOUPER FUND-RAISING EVENT TAKES A BITE OUT OF HUNGER

 Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about football any more.  Combine
the day with an annual nationwide youth effort called the Souper Bowl of
Caring, tapping worshipers for donations, and you’ve got a great way to
help the hungry.  This faith-based crusade against hunger, started by a
Presbyterian pastor in 1990, has signed up youth groups to collect money and
canned goods in soup cauldrons when parishioners leave services on Super Bowl
Sunday, which will be February 3.  Organizers hope to raise $10 million through
the 2008 Souper Bowl of Caring.  In 2007, more than 14,000 organizations and
congregations from 50 states and a variety of faith groups raised $8.1
million.  A total of 2,450 Presbyterian congregations took part, contributing
more than $1 million.  More than 2,200 PC9USA) groups have already registered
to participate in the 2008 event.  For more information about the Souper Bowl
of Caring or to register a church or group, call 800-358-SOUP (7587).  

PHEWA SEEKS MINISTRY AWARD NOMINEES

The Presbyterian Health, Education and Welfare Association (PHEWA) is
seeking nominations for four ministry awards that will be celebrated during the
social welfare ministries group’s reception at the 218th
General Assembly in San Jose, CA, next June.  For more information contact
Susan Stack by email or by phone – 888-728-7228 x 5800 or susan.stack at pcusa.org   Deadline for
nominations is February 15, 2008.  

SYNOD RECEIVING AGENCY END OF YEAR INFORMATION

Our closing date for 2007 is JANUARY 7, 2008.  Your remittances must be
received in this office by Monday morning,
January 7th.   Plan for mail to take 3 or 4 weekdays.  If
you have any questions concerning this, please contact Kerry
 Lancaster at the Synod office kerrysl at synodma.org or 800-754-0671.

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

                                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

                                           Pictures of Summer Synod
Meeting – August 10, 2007

                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 to see any
of the above.

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