"God wants reconciliation before He wants sacrifice. He doesn’t want sacrifice until He’s got reconciliation..."

Blog Post by Lanin Thomasma

Ruling Elder, Steelville Presbyterian Church

Friends, please be in prayer for Rev. W. C. "Dub" Koon, and his family, in the passing of his beloved wife, Carolyn Koon, on June 24, 2024. Her obituary may be found by clicking here.

Rev. Koon, unfortunately, also experienced the passing of his son Brian Mark Koon on July 17, 2024. His obituary may be found by clicking here.

The services for both Carolyn and Brian were held at Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church.

If you need to set up a meeting for your team or would like information on a team you might be interested in joining, contact the presbytery office at 314.772.2395

ADDRESSING HUNGER GLOBALLY

Wed., July 24 - 1:30 pm at Braeutigam Orchards

Presbyterian Friends Interested in Global Hunger...Jaff Bamenjo, the Coordinator of the Network for the Fight against Hunger (RELUFA), the Joining Hands partner of the Presbyterian Hunger Program in Cameroon, will be in the area soon.

On Wednesday, July 24 at 1:30 pm at Braeutigam Orchards, 2795 Turkey Hill Lane, Belleville, IL 62221, Jaff will be talking about his program in Cameroon, the Growing Hope Globally organizer will be talking about how churches in our area can support the program.

College and Young Adult Sunday Sunday, August 4

Check out these worship liturgies, commissioning, and other ideas to lift up and celebrate these young adults in your congregation.

https://hubs.ly/Q02FJmTn0

The New Horizons Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. We are looking for crafters and vendors to join us! For more information and/or to request an application, please call (314) 427-0841 or e-mail us at newhorizonspcusa@sbcglobal.net Applications will be accepted beginning on July 1st, 2024. Registration Deadline is September 13th, 2024. New Horizons Presbyterian Church is located at 9424 Everman Ave. in Overland, Missouri.

Resource Links



• https://seasonofrebuilding.pensions.org/2025-plan-changes/dues-packages
• https://www.pensions.org/decision-guide/

Friends,

I apologize for causing confusion and inconvenience. The BOP Overview will be held on Tuesday, August 6^th at 6:30 p.m. The original date conflicts with the Public Witness Book Study and I do not want folks to have to choose between the two.

Peace,

Liz Rolf Kanerva

Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk Registration is Open

CROP WALK HELD - SEPTEMBER 29th

No one in this world should be hungry. That's why the Saint Louis Metro CROP Hunger Walk is more than just a gathering of people in a place. We're part of a movement, taking steps and raising funds to provide meals for those in our community who need them - and supporting programs that create greater food security in communities worldwide.

Please join us in the fight against hunger. The steps we take and the funds we raise will make a difference in the lives of others.

Learn How to Become Involved

Registration is open for the 2024 Evangelism Conference! Join us Oct. 3-5 at the Presbyterian Center in Louisville, Kentucky for a journey into a more expansive and authentic understanding and practice of evangelism. Learn more about the conference here: https://hubs.ly/Q02zRBhk0

Real Tools for Real Ministry

September 23 - 25 | Portland, Oregon

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), the Lutheran Church (ELCA), and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship in its many colorful dimensions!

Our mission is to create an annual event that:

• Ignites Generosity
• It Gives Practical Tools for Cultivating Generosity in Congregations
• Expands the Leadership Capacity of Those Who Lead Stewardship Initiatives
• Cultivates Adaptive Approaches for Funding Christ’s Mission

Rev. Ryan Landino

Presbytery Leader

rlandino@glpby.org

314.409.9002

Rev. Liz Kanerva

Associate

Presbytery Leader

ekanerva@glpby.org

314.779.6809

Rev. Dr. Brandan Eddy

Stated Clerk

beddy@glpby.org

618.781.9615

Leigh Porter

Office Manager

lporter@glpby.org

314.225.9470

Janice McMillen

Communications Associate

jmcmillen@glpby.org

573.578.3960

Presbytery Moderator - Elder, Lorenzo Clayton

Presbytery Vice-Moderator - Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

Vision Team Moderator - Rev. Mel Smith