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QUICK CALENDAR Mar. 25, INP Foundation Mtg @INP, 1:30p Apr. 6, COM @Central, 11:30a (lunch) & 12noon mtg Apr. 9-10, Leadership Retreat @INP Office (time TBD) Apr. 8, CPM @INP, 10a Apr. 10, NOM @Moore, 1p Apr. 16, Con Cong @Memorial, 10a Apr. 16-18, Youth Quake @Hinton, OK, 7p
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Mission Yearbook Prayer God of all that is and will be, we thank you for this witness to the unity of all peoples in your grace. We ask your blessing on this new community of fellowship between the Tayan and Yukon presbyteries, knowing in faith that you will continue to guide and bless this work done in your name. Amen
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Mar. 17, 2010
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Lenten Concert Sunday, March 21, 2010 3:00pm Presented by The Handbell Choirs of Village United Methodist Church Martha Pendleton, Director & Covenant Presbyterian Church Ann Peele Thomas, Director The Sanctuary of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 10100 Ridgeview Drive, OKC 73120 Call 751-2546 for more information. Free Admission; Donations Accepted.
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Musical Drama Friday, April 2, 2010 7:00pm Presented by The Choir and Cast of Covenant Presbyterian Church Ann Peele Thomas, Director of Music Ministry You are cordially invited to share in this moving presentation which depicts the Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross. “The Living Last Words” is the 3rd in the “Living” series of dramas which have been composed by Ruth Elaine Schram. FREE TICKETS may be reserved by calling the Church office at the number below. We look forward to sharing this message with you during Holy Week. The Sanctuary of Covenant Presbyterian Church, 10100 Ridgeview Drive, OKC 73120 Call 751-2546 for more information. Free Admission; Donations Accepted.
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Youth Quake Indian Nations Presbytery's Retreat for 6th-12th Graders April 16 18, 2010 Canyon Camp, Hinton, OK Cost: $75 per person - Deadline to Register Group: March 22, 2010 -Group Supervision: 1 adult per every 5 youth required - Registration materials: Available at your church or www.okinp.org Youth groups will arrive between 6-8 PM on Friday, April 16 and we will be finished by 11 AM on Sunday, April 18. The theme is "In God We Trust." The keynote speaker is Josh Melcher of First United Methodist Church in Wichita, KS and the music/worship leader is Corey Fisher, who has led music at Dwight Mission and is a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Norman. The camp minister is Rev. Dr. Jim Burns and the camp nurse is Mimi Luna, RN. Co-Directors are Molly Rambur, Director of Children and Youth Ministries atMemorial Presbyterian in Norman and Rev. Everett Miller, Associate Pastor for Youth at First Presbyterian in Norman. There will be workshops this year and the massive game of Mission Impossible will make a comeback. Please contact Molly at [email protected] or Everett at [email protected] with questions or concerns.
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March 8 Calling for change Ecumenical Advocacy Days gathers Christians to worship, learn, lobby by Bethany Furkin Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — The eighth annual meeting of Ecumenical Advocay Days will again draw Christians to Washington, D.C., to unite their voices. Ecumenical Advocacy Days focuses on mobilizing Christian advocates around a central theme through worship, witness and lobbying for domestic and international issues. This year’s theme is A Place to Call Home: Immigrants, Refugees and Displaced Peoples. “Having this theme will be good for the advocates who come,” said Mary Cooper, liaison for EAD in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Washington office. The theme was chosen by EAD’s leadership team last year, largely because of the increase in talk about immigration during the 2008 campaigns. [Read More.] Presbyterians winn eight RCC awards Honorees to be recognized at April 7-10 fete in Chicago by Jerry L. Van Marter Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — The Religion Communicators Council has announced that 12 Presbyterian communicators have won a total of eight awards in the annual DeRose-Hinkhouse Awards competition. The awards will presented during RCC’s once-every-decade Religion Communicators Congress, April 7-10 in Chicago. The winners represent the PC(USA’s Mission Interpretation and Creative Services offices and two publications — Presbyterians Today, the denomination’s general interest magazine, and HORIZONS, the magazine of Presbyterian Women. [Read More.] Biblical and theological reflections are now online by Sharon Youngs Communications Coordinator Office of the General Assembly LOUISVILLE— The Middle East Study Committee (MESC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has released the second of three parts of its final report to the 219th General Assembly (2010). The second part of the report, which contains biblical and theological reflections, is available at the Middle East Peace website. “Scripture and Reformed theology are the foundations on which we build,” said the Rev. Ron Shive, a pastor in Salem Presbytery and chair of the committee. “The good work our committee has done on this section makes it clear that our words and actions need to stem directly from our faith commitments.”
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After nearly two years of study, travel, and vigorous discussion, the committee submitted its final report on March 5. The report, “Breaking Down the Walls,” is being released in three parts because of the time needed to copy edit and format the approximately 150-page document for the assembly. [Read More.] March 9 College News Compiled by Bethany Furkin Presbyterian News Service DECATUR, GA — Trucks and service vehicles won’t be able to keep their engines humming while at Agnes Scott College — the college is the first educational institution in Georgia to prohibit idling on campus, according to The Clean Air Campaign, a not-for-profit organization that works with partners, Georgia employers, commuters and schools to encourage actions that result in reduced traffic congestion and improved air quality. Trucks and service vehicles on campus will now be required to turn off their engines while making deliveries. “No Idle Zone” signs will be placed in the three areas where service and delivery vehicles frequently operate while on campus. Drivers will be expected to cut off their engine upon arrival and restart engines only after loading or unloading is complete and the vehicle is ready to depart. The new policy excludes safety and emergency vehicles, electric vehicles and trailer engines used solely to control freight temperatures. The policy was created to reduce wasted fuel, improve air quality on campus and in the region and to protect campus workers, students and visitors from potentially harmful emissions. [Read More.] Surf's Up A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the GA stated clerk by the Rev. Gradye Parsons General Assembly stated clerk LOUISVILLE — Each year, the Mavericks Surf Contest attracts the top surfers in the world. The competitors watch the Mavericks’ Web site until they see the words, “It’s on.” They then have 48 hours to get to the designated beach and compete for the prize money. This year, the beach was Half Moon Bay in northern California. The surfers had to be towed out to the starting point because the breaking waves were so monstrous in size. Lifeguards zoomed around on jet skis to watch over the competitors. Naturally, many spectators came to watch the excitement. Some observed from the bluffs; others, from the shore. Many of those who stood and watched from the shore were injured when a couple of the giant waves made it all the way onto the beach and crashed upon them. An insightful bishop from the American Methodist Episcopal Church observed with interest that no active surfer was hurt while in the middle of riding a board on those huge waves. It was only the passive spectators on the unmovable shore who were injured. [Read More.] Fast Forward Downtown church, membership stable, seeks to grow in vitality by Toya Richards Special to Presbyterian News Service LOUISVILLE — Unlike many other Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations over the years, the First Presbyterian Church in Texarkana, AR, has not suffered major losses in membership.
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In fact, according to co-pastors Susan and John Arnold, the congregation — in the Presbytery of the Pines — has had the same number on the worship rolls for 60 years. “They have not declined,” said John Arnold, noting that they have about 120 people in worship each week. “It’s very stable.” What has happened, however, is that while downtown Texarkana has declined as the population has moved outward, the traditional Presbyterian church has developed ministries helpful to the whole community, regardless of location. [Read More.] March 10 Notes about people by Jerry L. Van Marter Presbyterian News Service Navy Reserve Capt. Gregory C. Horn, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Horn is currently serving as deputy chaplain, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Arlington, Va. Horn is pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bakersfield, Calif. He has recently served as the senior Reserve Chaplain in the USMC Office in the Naval Annex. Horn is the second PC(USA) military chaplain selected for Flag Rank in the last year. The first was RADM Mark Tidd, CHC, USN who is currently the Deputy Chief of Naval Chaplains and Chaplain of the Marine Corps. [Read More.] Spring cleaning A monthly column for the PC(USA) by the General Assembly moderator by the Rev. Byron A. Wade Vice-moderator, 219th General Assembly RALEIGH, N.C. — It’s almost time for spring cleaning! If your house is anything like mine, you probably have a lot of stuff you don’t want or need anymore. It’s amazing what we have stuffed away in our houses — old books, photos, clothing, and other items that are important and serve as significant markers in our lives. However we can’t keep it all. If we neglect to clean our houses, there will not be room to add anything new. A few weeks ago, we entered the Lenten season. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, this forty-day period prepares us to live into the events at the end of Jesus’ life — his suffering and death on the cross. [Read More.] Full Report of PC(USA)'s Middle East Study Committee is now available ‘Breaking Down the Walls’: a comprehensive report about a complex context by Sharon Youngs Communications CoordinatorOffice of the General Assembly LOUISVILLE—The full 172-page report of the Middle East Study Committee (MESC) to the 219th General Assembly (2010) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is now available. The 219th General Assembly (2010) will meet July 3-10 in Minneapolis. The third and final portion of “Breaking Down the Walls” was posted online at the Middle East Peace website today. The most recent release includes committee members’ firsthand accounts of their Middle East experiences, policy recommendations, and several appendices.
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“This report reflects the extensive, hard work of the study committee and the wealth of experience each member brought to our discussions,” said the Rev. Ron Shive, a pastor in Salem Presbytery who chairs the MESC. “Given the interest in this topic and the diversity of our backgrounds, our conversations were always lively. And yet, we managed to have consensus on the bulk of our report and recommendations.” All but one of the nine-member committee voted to approve the report and recommendations. [Read More.] March 11 Serving the service Presbyterian chaplain leading Marines, Navy sees role as ‘blessing’ by Bob Sloan Special to Presbyterian News Service HARTSVILLE, S.C. — Although he wears military insignia instead of a cleric’s robe, Rear Admiral Mark Tidd understands that a minister’s role does not depend on a uniform. “The wardrobe does not matter,” he said. “We are all here to serve God.” A 26-year-veteran of the U.S. Navy, Tidd serves as chaplain of the U.S. Marine Corps and deputy chief of Navy Chaplains. He was promoted to the positions in August 2009. The son of a career Navy officer, Tidd has several military decorations. He has served in leadership positions on the chief of chaplain’s staff and served as a force and fleet chaplain. Tidd has also served on several Navy and Marine Corps tours. [Read More.] March 12 BOP'S investments gain but not enough for apportionment by Jerry L. Van Marter Presbyterian News Service PHILADELPHIA — The balanced investment portfolio of the Board of Pensions (BOP) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) staged a robust recovery in 2009, gaining 26.2 percent to a total value of $6.5 billion. “What a difference a year makes,” noted Judith Freyer, the board’s chief investment officer, noting that in 2008 every class of investments ended the year in the red while last year every class finished on the positive side. “It was an incredibly strong year,” she told the board. But not quite strong enough, however, to recoup the losses from the meltdown of the global financial markets in 2008. Over the last two years the portfolio is down 5 percent and over the last three years is down 0.8 percent. As a result, the BOP at its March 6 meeting here voted not to grant an experience apportionment for 2010. Experience apportionments are percentage increases in pensions for retired Pension Plan members and survivors and percentage increases in the accrued pension credits for active Pension Plan members. [Read More.]
Issue: 294 March 15, 2010
A THOUSAND WORDS OF WISDOM
by Richard Bass
Each week, Alban Weekly is sent out to our more than 30,000 subscribers. Ourgoal is to provide a short, helpful insight into an area of congregational life andmission: "a thousand words of wisdom," I like to call it. Sometimes the article isan original piece by one of our consultants or other colleagues, often it is adaptedfrom a book or a magazine article.
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THE INTERIM PERIOD
by John Vonhof
The interim period, in simplest terms, is the time between pastors. This period is,however, far from simple. The church must continue to function. Worship needs tohappen. The board must lead. The staff continues to work. Members must betaught and cared for. Visitors and new members must be introduced to the life ofthe church. It is here that an interim pastor fits into the plans of your congregationduring the clergy leadership vacancy and the search process.
A congregation approaching an interval without a pastor has several options forpastoral support. Understanding these will help the board and the searchcommittee determine their preference for ministry support.
First, denominational or regional offices can help determine whether atrained interim pastor is available to serve your church.
Second, retired pastors can be engaged to serve for a specific time period,perhaps until a new pastor is called.
Third, the board can decide to use local pastors, or perhaps retired pastors,as weekly guest pastors.
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