Ministry & Mission Matters

Weekly News


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August 27 , 2024

This Week's Blog: Signs & Wonders

"Their stories were compelling, full of courage and empowerment. I felt God alive and moving in that room even though I was not on a journey, or so I thought...."


Blog Post by Nancy Curry, Elder, Commissioner

Dardenne Presbyterian Church, Dardenne Prairie, MO

CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG

Celebrations at the Presbytery Gathering

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Ruling Elder, Jean Cairns, and Rev. Ellen Gurnon won the prize for most distance traveled and for the best selfie shared. They included John Calvin in their journey to the Presbytery Gathering.


  • Please pray for ... those battling cancer, and their caregivers who walk alongside them.


  • Please pray for... the students, faculty, families, and emergency responders of today's school shooting in Georgia.


  • Please pray for... in thanksgiving of those who donate blood at blood drives
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I appreciate your patience in receiving this week's newsletter, a day late. I was hosting a blood drive yesterday, and needed to be fully focused on donors' needs.

MINISTRY TEAMS UPCOMING MEETINGS

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Sept. 2 - Sep. 8


No Team Meetings are Schedule

NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE

Sept. 9 - Sep. 15


Mon., Sept. 9

Tues., Sept. 10

Wed., Sept. 11

Thurs., Sept. 12

  • 9:30 am History WorkGroup at Southminster
  • 1:00 pm Planning Gathering Click Here

COMING SOON...

Sept. 16 - Sep. 22


Tues., Sept. 17

Wed., Sept. 18

Thurs., Sept. 19

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

PUBLIC WITNESS RECOMMENDATIONS

In Preparation of the 2024 Election

Save the dates! Webster Groves Presbyterian Church Film and Speaker Series on the 4th Tuesdays of the Month- Fellowship Hall and Zoom Including

  • September 24, 2024 Voting is Hope for Our Future, Getting Ready for the November elections!

Film: "Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote"

Topics:   

* Fake News, Lies and Propaganda: How to Sort Fact from Fiction Before You Vote

* Helping Others Let Their Voice Be Heard

* What Those Three Amendments Are All About

 

  • October 22, 2024 White Christian Nationalism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Film:      "Bad Faith"

Topics:   

* Does Religion Have a Place in Politics?

* What Does Scripture Say About White Christian Nationalism

EXPERIENCES & EDUCATION IN THE NEWS

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Use the QR Code or Click on the Link below to buy your tickets

https://bit.ly/DWGPC

The PC(USA)’s Christian Zionism working group, which includes PC(USA) national staff, congregation members and grassroots Presbyterians connected to the Israel Palestine Mission Network (IPMN), will present its third and final webinar on Confronting Christian Zionism. To participate in the Zoom webinar, which is scheduled for noon Eastern Time on Thursday, Sep. 19, register here. Webinar participation is limited to 500.

Discover the transformative power of Prayer Art Retreats! 🌟 Join us on Thursday, September 19 at 6 p.m. at Von Dell Gallery & Studios in Wood River, where we combine worship, prayer, and Zentangle® to create meaningful art and build community. Each retreat results in a visual sermon and a deeper connection with the Holy Spirit. Click here for more information: https://www.aplaceofgrace-juliegvillo.net/prayer-art.html. Contact Julie Gvillo, Pastor and Certified Zentangle Teacher, at 618-410-5060. #PrayerArt #Community #Zentangle #WorshipArt #CreativeFaith

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

FULL DETAILS FOUND BY CLICKING HERE

Innovation Grants for 2024

The Mission and Ministry Support Committee of the Synod is offering grants of up to $5,000 for each of our six Presbyteries for innovative projects to support pastoral leaders and/or congregational leaders in equipping and strengthening them for ministry to increase congregational vitality. The completed application and budget should be submitted and signed by one of the presbytery leaders by September 30, 2024.

SoMA seriously and prayerfully considers all applications submitted but does not guarantee the final awarding of grant funding.

Please feel free to contact the Synod office with any questions not adequately addressed on this website.

FREE TO A GOOD HOME


100 Stackable chairs with a shelf for Bibiles and a space for communion cups. These chairs are available at Second Presbyterian Church, located at 4501 Westminster Pl, St. Louis, Missouri.

Please send inquiries to Jean Merson c/o Second Presbyterian's email: office@secondchurch.net

Presbytery Staff Contact Information

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