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Transforming
Transformation If
you had attended our recent staff meeting, you would have observed us kicking
the word “transformation” around like a soccer ball. It bounced
and rolled in this direction and that without reaching any particular goal. The
word “transformation” arrived in the church’s current
lexicon about 5 or 6 years ago with stunning brilliance, as if newly coined.
And not only brilliant, but ubiquitous at conferences and in books and
offices and sanctuaries. Suddenly, everything was subject to transformation:
Transformation Team Training, Congregational Transformation, Transformation
Pastors, the transformative Spirit, even a transformed logo! This great word
may be suffering a bit from over-usage! You
see “transformation” frequently used as a stand-in for
“change” …for example, switching from a traditional to a
contemporary worship service or modifying a committee structure. Personally,
I believe transformation is bigger and better than that. I
think “transformation” describes the powerful spiritual shift
that happens in us when we catch an unexpected glimpse of the hand of God at
work or hear an unspoken whisper of insight from the spirit of God. If we are
open to what we see or hear, we are helpless to resist. We cannot decide to
transform. We are transformed! To
God be all the glory. Julie |
Inside this issue Take
Note/Act Now § New Staff Members § Free Choir Robes § Job Opportunities Online § Prayer
Concerns
§ Covenant PC § |
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People Melissa Ann Moore ( Elizabeth Rogers has been called as
Pastor of Granite PC effective July 15. Susan Wichman has resigned as Annapolis Advocate. |
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Prayer Concerns Covenant PC asks
for prayers: §
For the congregation as they continue the
journey of transformation. §
As we discern our vision for the future and how
to implement our vision in mission. §
As we find new ways to reach out into the
surrounding community. Maryland PC asks for prayers: §
That we may be
faithful to the vision that we have discerned, to be a welcoming, progressive
faith community. §
That we might
become a congregational home for other inquisitive Christians. |
Take Note/Act Now The
Presbytery of Baltimore is looking for five (5) new staff members: Associate for Mission and Justice, Coordinators
of Resources and Communications, Director of Development, and Public Policy
Advocate. Please encourage people you know to apply. More information can be
found on the web at: www.baltimorepresbytery.org. The
Peace & Justice Committee is offering an event entitled "Transforming
Violence Into Wholeness," a Nonviolence Training Event to
be held September 23-25 at Frederick Presbyterian Church, in association with
the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), Free Choir Robes
– 20+ robes fitting adults
from 5’3” to over 6’. Good condition. Some children’s
robes. Cranberry robes with collar trimmed in cream satin. Contact Deer Creek
Harmony PC at 410-734-6087. Also on our website The
Presbytery of Baltimore posts job
opportunities: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/opportunitycalls.html Past Issues of Tidings are available at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/midweekmail.html
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Office: 410-433-2012 or
800-511-0087 Fax:
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Bill Millen, Associate
Executive bmillen@baltimorepresbytery.org |
Julie Helms, Administrative
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Charles Forbes, Stated Clerk |
Terry Martin-Minnich, Education / Resourcing tmartinmin@baltimorepresbytery.org |
Judi Forrester, Coordinator
of Financial Services |
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Alice McGee, Coordinator of Information Services amcgee@baltimorepresbytery.org |
Dot Sanchez, Coordinator of Communications |
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