[Members] Fwd: Synod Connections - Week of Mar 12, 2007

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At times, I will forward the current issue of the Synod Connection to all of you for your viewing.  
 
 
Gerry Franklin
Administrator
New Creation Presbyterian Church
O Fallon, Illinois
618-624-6860
 
 
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SYNOD CONNECTION
Staying in touch with the wider church and its mission in the world
                                                                  MARCH 12, 2007
 
(For questions, comments or replies to this newsletter, contact Mary Sue Thomas, editor, at maryst at synodma.org)
 
 
GREATER MIDWEST REGION APA CONFERENCE
The Administrative Personnel Association (APA) for the Greater Midwest Region will hold its 5th annual conference April 26-28, 2007 at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, Ladue, MO (greater St. Louis area).  Registration form will be included in the March Synod Mailbag.  For further information about membership or certification, log on to the National APA website at www.pcusa-apa.org  or contact Greater Midwest Regional President Judy Pickett at jpickett at glpby.org or Midwest Certification Chair Emily Holman at eholman at laduechapel.org  
 
 
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE (PDA)
PDA National Response Team members have been deployed to assess the needs of those in the southern Alabama and southwestern Georgia areas struck by the recent tornadoes.  The Synod of South Atlantic Disaster Coordinator, The Rev. Ken McKenzie, is providing coordination and communication to the area.  PDA is forwarding $10,000 to both South Alabama and Flint River Presbyteries in support of their response efforts in Enterprise, AL and Americus, GA.  Those wishing to respond financially may do so through the normal mission giving channels.  Please designate gifts for U.S. Disaster – DR000015.  Please keep the people of the affected areas and those working to assist the survivors in your prayers.
 
 
BENEFITS TALK – THE BOARD OF PENSIONS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)
At their March 3 meeting in Philadelphia, PA, the directors of The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved a recommendation by the Pension Committee to grant a 3.7% experience apportionment increase in retirement and survivor’s pension benefits for members and eligible survivors, a 3.7% increase in pension credits for active, disabled, and vested terminated members of the Pension Plan, and a 4.0% increase in disability benefits for disabled members receiving benefits.   For more information about these developments and other benefits news, please read the Spring 2007 issues of The Board Bulletin.  You may also access The Board Bulletin from the News section of www.pensions.org 
 
 
PREPARING FOR PANDEMIC FLU from National Health Ministries – PC (USA) 
The Extension Service (part of the Department of Agriculture has produced resources, including an on-line course for Faith Based organizations to use in preparing for pandemic flu.  Their site is found at www.eden.lsu.edu/LearningOps/FBO/  .  Additional resources for congregations can be found at www.pcusa.org/nationalhealth/healthinfo/pandemic.htm  
 
 
HURRICANE RELIEF UPDATES
For recent updates on the statues of relief visit www.pcusa.org/pda 
 
 
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