the heartland connection · 12/8/2012 · daily readings for tuesday, ... shared mission snapshot...
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August 25, 2015
Daily Readings for Tuesday,August 25, 2015
Morning Psalms 54;146First Reading 1 Kings1:322:4 (546a) 46bSecond Reading Acts26:2427:8Gospel Reading Mark13:2837Evening Psalms 28; 99
"4 But surely, God is myhelper; the Lord is theupholder of my life. "
Psalm 54:4
(photo taken at the Youth Council Orientation on 8/22/2015; scroll down to see more of our youth in action!)
August 30, 2015 14th Sunday After Pentecost22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Partnership of Prayer 20152016 Click here for this week's link to the Partnership of Prayer
We will also be remembering our congregations in our prayers, as they are celebrating a new program year in the life of their church.
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STATED MEETINGTuesday, September 22, 2015At Second Presbyterian Church
Kansas City, Missouri
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Online registration closes on 9/16/2015!
PLEASE NOTE: HOST CHURCH NEEDED!We are still seeking a host for the November 15, 2016 stated meeting.Contact Sally Hinchman, Stated Clerk, if your congregation would like to beinvolved.Office: 8169241730Email: [email protected] ______________________________________________________________
Presbytery Meeting Lunch OpportunitiesFrom Church Order & Listening
*Minute Reading Opportunity for Clerks of Session*
If you were unable to attend a minute reading session last spring, anotheropportunity is available to you. Church Order and Listening will be hosting aminute reading session over the lunch hour at the next Presbytery meeting onTuesday, September 22, at Second Presbyterian Church. If you would like to
take advantage of this opportunity please let the Presbytery Office know so that adequate space will be available.
*Lunch and Learn Manual of Operations*
Need help compiling your church's Manual of Operations? Church Orderand Listening is sponsoring a lunchandlearn at the next Presbyterymeeting. Tips and references will be available. Watch for a more indepthworkshop next winter at Embracing Hope.
(submitted by Fran Haney)
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Shared Mission Snapshot Cherith Brook
Cherith Brook is an intentional Christian community in theCatholic Worker tradition, founded by a group that includes aPresbyterian minister, and funded, at least in part, by sharedmission giving to Heartland Presbytery.
Located near the intersection of 12th and Benton, Cherith Brookoffers a unique witness to the work of God in the heart of KansasCity. They offer ministries of hospitality to the homeless andhomeendangered that are rooted in a life of solidarity with thepoor. This orientation enables the community to partner withpeople on the edge of society, and draws them into forms ofministry that are gracious and humanizing. At Cherith Brook,homeless people know they are not objects to be helpedbut equalpartners in the work that God is doing....
Click HERE to continue reading on our website, or HERE for aprintable bulletin insert to be shared with your congregation.
(Submitted by Margaret Blankers)
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Workshop Highlight:
1DMinistry for the Long Haul: Sustaining Our Call
A positive, interactive, and energized workshop on ministry strengths/gifts and sustainingour call. Many are called to serve in a variety of ministries: from teaching elder to Christianeducator to teacher to counselor. You will learn how to face discouragement with hope andburnout with renewed energy. Jim Splitt serves on the PPCN Board. Ordained in 1978, hehas served as a chaplain, pastoral counselor, and teaching elder. He is an encourager,
hope planter, team builder, listener, and spiritual guide. This workshop is presented by the PPCN
Oasis Christian Education Event
For Christian education leaders in the church: pastors,ruling elders, youth/children's directors, committee
chair/member, Christian educators ....
October 2527Embassy Suites PlazaKansas City
Follow the link above for details and to register!
Click here for the printable OASIS FLYER
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222nd General Assembly (2016)
June 1825, 2016 Portland, Oregon
The General Assembly Nomination Processwith Nomination Forms are now available fordownload. Please follow the link:
AP7 Nomination of Commissioners andYAAD to GA
You will also find this document on the Heartland Presbytery website byclicking here. Please download the application forms you will need in orderto nominate a commissioner and/or YAAD to General Assembly.
Deadline for nominations is September 30th.
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VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!Click here to check it out.
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Youth Council Orientation August 2015
YOUR church can be represented on the Youth Council! Watch the Heartland Connection for future opportunities!
(Submitted by Malinda Spencer)
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Youth Retreat!
October 2nd 3rd, 2015
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FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER__________________________________________________________
Looking for youth ministry ideas and resources for the new program year? Follow the link ....Quicksheets: Fast and Fabulous Ideas for Youth Ministry
**See the links listed under the "Church Resource Center" for otheravailable resources. **
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IN THE GREATER CHURCH_________________________________________________________
Two Items From the Guatemala Partnership Commitee:
The Guatemala Partnership Committee has invited two women fromMaya Quiché Presbytery to visit Heartland, September 18th29th. TheRev. Filomena Mejía is the first woman to be ordained in that presbytery,and Heartland funds have so far made it possible for her to advancefrom second to ninthgrade in her secular education and to completethree years of lowerlevel seminary studies. Gladys Poroj, a physicaltherapist by training, is active with the presbytery's Young Adults groupand plays drums in a praise band. Time slots are available for one orboth of the women to meet with a group or groups from your church orcommunity; translation will be provided. Please contact Rachel Lauschto make arrangements (9136316620; [email protected]). Pleasetake advantage of this opportunity for oneonone contact with sistersfrom Heartland's partner presbytery in Guatemala.
The Guatemala Partnership Committee announces thenext Presbytery Partnership trip to Guatemala, January 1320,2016. We invite you to join us as we continue to build...relationships oftrust, sharing, and caring, with our Maya Quiché brothers and sisters.We will explore further options for joint mission as we celebrate 20 yearsof partnership. Both the trip brochure and the registration form can befound on the Heartland Presbytery website.
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The 2015 ARMSS /POAMN Conferenceis Sure to be a Valuable Investment
The Association for Retired Ministers, Spouses, and their Survivors
Welcome to our 2015 conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico! proves to be a conference you will not want to miss. We have an excitingkeynoter, a visit from the Moderator of General Assembly and a varietyof workshops for you to choose from. For more information, and to register, visit the website: http://armss.org/(submitted by Dennis Haines)
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Stewardship Opportunity
"Nourish Your Stewardship Tree"
Saturday, September 12th Need some new, concrete, practical ideas for stewardship in your church? YourStewardship Committee's "get up and go" got up and went? GiddingsLovejoyPresbytery (St. Louis) is sponsoring a workshop called "Nourish YourStewardship Tree" from 8:30 am to noon on Saturday, September 12. The cost
is ONLY $5 per person! They will cover The Keys to Stewardship SuccessDo's and Don'ts of Stewardship, Practical Ideas to Increase Stewardship,Howto Design and Use a Narrative Budget, and more! Go tohttp://www.glpby.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/10/StewardshipWorkshopBrochure2015.pdf to get the brochure and a registration form. Theyrecommend (if possible) the pastor and at least two elders of a congregation'sStewardship Team to attend.
Submitted byKevin Jones, Moderator, Stewardship Division
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DOWNTOEARTH
ADVOCACY AND ACTION
Join Presbyterians for Earth Care
at Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC
Be Enriched and Empowered in an Ethic of Creation Care
September 1518, 2015
Rev. Dr. Patricia K. Tull, Keynote Speaker
Register at www.presbyearthcare.org
Click HERE for a printable handout.
(submitted by Diane Waddell)
In Our Member Congregations
Facebookevent: https://www.facebook.com/events/859807144097431/
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The First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit "Firstival" Eventscheduled for August 29th, and previously promoted in theConnection, has been cancelled.
(submitted by Michael McCall)
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QUILT SHOW! SEPTEMBER 30th
The Kansas City Chapter of Church Women United will havetheir Quilt Show on Wednesday, September 30th at
Second Presbyterian Church, 55th & Oak, Kansas City, MO, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Please help us spread the news!
(submitted by Dora Thackery)_____________________________________________________
Heartland 180 Needs YOU!
Heartland 180, serving disadvantaged youth in Wyandotte County, is in need ofsupport with providing transportation for the middle school and high school youthparticipants of the 180 Degrees After‐School Program. The peak times we needtransportation from school locations (USD500 School District) to the 180 DegreesProgram site location (Northwest Middle School) are as follows:
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays | 2:30pm ‐ 3:00pm (pick‐up) & 6:30pm ‐ 7:00pm(drop‐off)Wednesdays (early release day) | Noon ‐ 12:30pm (pick‐up) & 3:30pm ‐ 4:00pm(drop‐off) The start date of the 180 Degrees After‐School Program is August and will meetthroughout the academic school year. Heartland 180 has insurance coverage that allows volunteers to use their ownvehicles to provide transportation. Mileage is reimbursable. If you can offer transportation support and assistance, please contact Heartland180's Program Coordinator, Max Mendoza, at [email protected]
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Grief Recovery for Pet Loss
INDEPENDENCE
Crossroads Hospice14310 E 42nd St South, Unit 600
Independence, MO 64055(North of Price Chopper)
Fridays, August 7thSeptember 25th from
10:00 am11:30 am
Contact: Pam Dimsdale 8162682648 or
Jennifer Edington 8162682624
Click HERE for a printable information sheet.
(submitted by Melissa Bowers)
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Job Openings
The Johnson County Sherriff's Office is looking toestablish a pool of ministers to serve as oncallChaplains for the Sheriff's Office. Duties may include:
provide the invocation at Sheriff's OfficeCeremonies (Recognition, Promotion, AcademyGraduation, Badge Pinning, Citizens AcademyGraduation, etc.) provide assistance with death, grief and criticalincident stress assist with Post Incident meetings
assist with death/injury notifications tasks as assigned by the Sheriff
Please contact Jonas Hayes, [email protected], foradditional information.
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UPDATED POSITION DESCRIPTION! August 5th Second Presbyterian Church is seeking a DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES AND ENGAGEMENT. Here is a Detailed Job Description, with information on how toapply.
(submitted by Paul Rock)
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The First Presbyterian Church of Topekaseeks a ¾ time Coordinator for Children & Youth Ministries. Our churchof just under 500 members worships in a beautiful, historic sanctuarylocated across from the Capitol Building in downtown Topeka. Theperson who fills this position will receive solid support from parents andthe pastors as he/she works to build relationships and programs forchildren, youth, and families. Generous benefits, including healthinsurance, are included and there is great potential to grow this position. For more information, please contact Sandra Stogsdill Brown at 7852339601, ext. 18 or email: [email protected]. A complete jobdescription is available on our website, www.fpctopeka.org.
(submitted by Sandra Stogsdill Brown) _______________________________________________________ CHURCH NURSERY DIRECTOR. Trinity Presbyterian Church ofIndependence, MO, seeks a warm, courteous individual to provideSunday morning childcare for children, ages birth - kindergarten. The Nursery Director will be responsible for cultivating a safeenvironment in which children are provided a faith developmentlesson from provided teaching material and faith developmentactivities such as crafts and games. Age appropriate care such asdiaper changing and feedings will also be included, as well as
cleaning after such activities. The Nursery Director shall followTrinity's Child Protection Policy and must be willing to submit to abackground check. Only experienced care providers age 21 andover will be considered. Regular hours will be Sundays from 9am-noon, with optional special events and holidays offered. Compensation will begin at $15 per hour. To apply, please send aresume and cover letter to [email protected].
(submitted by Elizabeth Strobel)_____________________________________________________
Northminster Presbyterian Church in KCMO has two openings for churchmusicians. We are looking for a choir and hand bell director as well as anorganist / accompanist. We are willing to consider making this one positionfor the right candidate. In 2010 we installed a new 4 manual JohannusRembrant digital organ with antiphonal speakers. Our sanctuary piano is aSteinway grand. Those who are interested are encouraged to visit our websitewww.northminsterkc.org for instructions on applying and posted jobdescriptions. For more information please feel free to call the church at816.453.2545 and speak with Pastor Seth Wheeler.
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First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, AR is praying for a proactiveleader with a love for youth and young adults and a shepherd's heart, a mature
faith consistent with the Reformed Christian tradition, personal integrity, and an
enthusiastic sense of humor and fun combined with a passion for teaching and
forming youth and young adults to be committed followers of Jesus. Focus is
80% youth ministry and 20% college and young adult ministry. This is a fulltime
position with a generous continuing education allowance and healthcare.
Complete position description and contact information available at
www.fupcfay.org/positionsopen/. The position will begin as soon as possible in
2015. Send a resume and three references to [email protected]. ________________________________________________________
First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit is seeking a full time individual toprovide clerical and administrative support for the Pastors and the ministries ofthe church, while honoring and protecting the confidentiality of the staff andcongregation. Click here for more information!(Submitted by Ann Ditty)
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Choir Director Trinity Presbyterian Church of Independence, MO, seeks a warm, humorous,openminded individual with a musicrelated degree and knowledge of liturgicalworship practices to lead our adult choir during Sunday morning traditionalworship as well as special services. Candidates should anticipate 34 hours ofrehearsal and service time per week, plus prep time. Choir director will enjoycollaboration with our accomplished organist and choir, summers off, childcareprovided during services, and salary commensurate with experience. Pleaseemail letters of interest and resumes to: Chair, Choir Director SearchCommittee,[email protected].(submitted by Elizabeth Strobel)
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Argentine Presbyterian Church is seeking a PIANIST forSunday morning worship. This is a paid position, salarynegotiable. If you are interested and would like moreinformation, please contact Delores Johnson 9138314310 or Steve Christine 9133027664
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