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Presbytery of Together Transforming. People. Church.
Live. “Transforming
People” is a phrase that I identify with. When I first became a member of the
Presbytery of Baltimore in December of 1987. I remember it well. I was a young and naïve
individual with little work experience under my belt. The surroundings of people, places and
things were unfamiliar to me, sometimes even intimidating for a person of my
status. But, that did not stop me from wanting to know more about this place
called the “Presbytery of Baltimore.” And not to say the least my
first REAL JOB. Since
then I have learned so much over years of managing non-financial data, so
that our members can be informed about persons in our Presbytery. I arranged meetings for
difference events, typed letters of many interests, and solved computer
problems, which are always winning challenges for me. I also installed different computer
software so that the Presbytery of Baltimore could be better equipped to
serve you. Yes, the list can go on.
And I have learned it all here at the Presbytery of Baltimore. Let
me not forget about lessons I have learned on conduct during changes and
controversial issues. They were
demonstrated to me well, “decently and in order.” I have witnessed that during the many
Presbytery meetings we had. My
dedication and loyalty to the Presbytery of Baltimore is a result of you
making me feel like my gifts are valuable. So, no matter how my day is going in
the office, you will always get a cheerful greeting from me. To
summarize what I have learned about the Presbytery of Baltimore; it is a
place of transformation that has shifted me from one being to another within
the 18 years of my stay. A few
years ago, I would have never thought about doing an article like this. As
new staff members come aboard, I will let them know being transformed is not
bad. Especially when you are with
the wonderful people of the Presbytery of Baltimore who will support and
guide you through your transformation. Many
thanks, Alice
McGee |
Inside this issue Take
Note/Act Now § Transforming People § § Job Opportunities § Issues of Tidings § Mileage Reimbursement Rate § Cost of Living Increase § Update on Hurricane Relief Efforts on Katrina § Session burnout? § Middle School Retreat § Retreat For Clergy § Educator’s Roundtable § § $2500 designated for Senior Housing Prayer Concerns
§ First PC of Barton § Knox PC |
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People Farwell
to our fellow Ministers as they venture off into other areas of ministries in
our denomination: William Johnston will serve as Interim Pastor in the Presbytery of Salem. Steve Shussett accepted a call as teaching Presbyter in the Presbytery
of Lehigh. Jim Cazin will undertake a validated Ministry in the Presbytery of
Tampa Bay. |
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Prayer Concerns First PC of Barton asks for prayers :
Knox PC asks for prayers
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Take Note/Act Now The
Federal Government has raised the mileage
reimbursement rate to 48.5 cents per mile effective September 1, 2005.
The Presbytery’s policy is that churches should pay the federal
reimbursement rate. The
Committee on Ministry will recommend to Presbytery a cost of living increase of 3.4% for pastors
salaries. As of
September 16, 2005 the presbytery has received $59,095.86 for Hurricane Relief Efforts on Katrina.
Contributions are forwarded to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance on weekly
basics. Thanks for your support for more information. http://www.pcusa.org/pda Session burnout? Alban Institute has
some ideas on how to prevent this from happening - http://www.alban.org/weekly/2005/050919_Burnout.asp. The
deadline for the Middle School Retreat
is coming upon us. It is
Saturday, September 24, 2005. Please don’t miss out on registering your
youth (read
more). The Final Report of the Task Force on
Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church has been issued and is
available for you to read. A special meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore
has been called for October 4, 2005 at 4 p.m. at Govans Presbyterian Church.
A Retreat for Clergy is planned for
November 9-10, at noon, at Bon Secours for the purpose of dialogue (read
more). The Presbytery of Baltimore has $2500 designated for Senior Housing.
We request proposals from denominationally related Senior Housing facilities
for the use of these funds. Your email proposal should be submitted by
October 24, 2005 to office@baltimorepresbytery.org. Also on our website Don’t miss all the new Local Church Announcements at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/announcements.html. 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: 410-433-2066 Online: www.baltimorepresbytery.org |
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Bill Millen, Associate Executive bmillen@baltimorepresbytery.org |
Charles Forbes, Stated Clerk |
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Alice McGee, Coordinator of Information Services |
Judi Forrester, Coordinator of Financial Services |
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Questions? Comments? Email the
Presbytery of Baltimore at office@baltimorepresbytery.org
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