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December 27, 2006 |
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Serving, not Starving, in 2007 Ah,
it’s that time of year again, the time when so many television
commercials focus on “the New You in the New Year”. There are
plentiful commercials about losing weight, quitting smoking and finally
getting that job of your dreams. As we move into 2007, why not make
resolutions that are easier to keep, involve a whole lot less emotional
flogging and fewer surreptitious trips to the fridge in the middle of the
night? The
resolution to equip ourselves more fully for ministry is one that moves us
beyond ourselves to use our gifts to enrich God’s kingdom and share
God’s love with those who need it most. Of course, as we serve others
in God’s name, we, too, experience the richness and mercy of
God’s love for us, even in our imperfect state. Perhaps, as we show
mercy to others through service we may learn to forgive ourselves, allow
Jesus to enter into our hearts to heal our emotional wounds, and thereby move
forward in seeking wholeness in many ways. The
Presbytery of Baltimore seeks to help clergy and laypersons alike in local
and Presbytery-wide ministries by offering a bevy of educational offerings in
the Winter and Spring of 2007. All offerings are also posted in the calendar
section of our homepage: www.baltimorepresbytery.org. The
Presbytery and SAMI present Cultivating
Generosity, a stewardship workshop
with Fred Milligan on January 27th
from 9:30am – 12:30pm at First PC of Howard County, with an
optional afternoon session from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Stewardship Committee 101. Fred
Milligan is the Associate for Stewardship Education for the PC(USA). Fred and
Rita Walters have prepared a brochure
for you to learn more about and register for this affordable educational
opportunity. Registration Deadline:
January 24th, 2007. Grant Writing Workshops. The new mission paradigm for
the Presbytery calls for churches and community organizations to join
together in requesting funding grants. The Presbytery is offering Grant
Writing Workshops in January through March to assist in the transition. Read
the schedule
of workshops and please plan to attend one. Contact Deb
Milcarek with questions at 410.433.2012. No registration required. The Big Event 2007: Imagine
a World… A New Vision for God’s Kingdom on Earth on February 17th from 9:00am – 3:30pm. Grow spiritually and enhance
your ministry this year! Pastors, elders, deacons, committee members and
other volunteers could all benefit from the offerings of this year’s
Big Event. The keynote address and workshops will address a wide variety of
ministry areas of the church, from Education, Faith Formation and Youth to
Mission, Peacemaking, Theology, Worship and more. The Big Event Committee has
gathered an exceptional group of local, national and international Presbyterian
and ecumenical presenters including our keynote speaker, Brian McLaren and
our worship leader, Warren Cooper. Printed brochures will be delivered
shortly to churches and past participants, but you don’t have to wait!
Check out the interactive webpages
dedicated to the Big Event to read about all 22 workshop offerings led by 21 tremendous
leaders. There truly is something for everyone. This event is for YOU!
Don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity right here in the
Presbytery of Baltimore! Registration
Deadline: February 12th, 2007. Blessings
on your ministries in 2007! Love
in Christ, Janice Kominski, Coordinator of Communications |
Inside this issue Event of the week: Jan. 1 New Year’s Day (Office closed) Take Note/Act Now § Part-time Admin. Asst. § Voluntary Simplicity Program § Christian Unity Gathering § Youth Guatemala Trip § Board of Pensions Request § Central MD Ecumenical Council § MD Assoc. of Nonprofits § Hopewell Cancer Support § Donations for Wounded Troops Prayer
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People and Office The next issue of Tidings
will be released on Tuesday, January 2nd. The
final day for receipt of remittances for 2006 will be January 10th, 2007 at noon. |
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Prayer Concerns Hagerstown
PC asks for prayers: ·
for the work of their
PNC, that they may clearly discern God’s desire for the next pastor of
this congregation to lead the next leg of their ministry journey ·
for successful
fund-raising to enable all of their youth who desire to join the trip to the
Heifer Farm in Massachusetts next summer to have that opportunity Contact Information For the Presbytery
Offices 800-511-0087 Fax: E-mail: To
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McGee or call the office |
Take Note/Act Now Baltimore
Presbytery Items (non-dated items
first; dated items in date order) Hamilton
PC is seeking a part-time Administrative
Assistant (more).
The
Towson PC Earth Corps announces the introductory meeting and launch of their “Voluntary Simplicity”
program, exploring the personal and environmental benefits of living with
less. The meeting will be on January 7th at 2:00pm at the church (more). The
celebration of the Week of Prayer for
Christian Unity will be on January 23rd at 7:00pm at Havenwood
PC. Youth
Leaders, mark your calendars! There will be a youth trip to Guatemala from August 6-13, 2007. Trip cost: $1400
per student. Contact Steve
Tisinger at 410.974.1713 for information. Synod and GA
items The
Board of Pensions has sent a
reminder about reporting member salaries (more). Other items The MD Association of Nonprofits has
announced their January training schedule (more). In
January and February, Hopewell Cancer
Support is offering free Kid's
Grief and Kid's
Circle Programs, 6-week programs facilitated by trained health
professionals designed to support children, teens, and families who have, or
have lost, a loved one with cancer. Stars and Stripes reports that donations are needed for wounded troops who are patients at
Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The hospital's Family Assistance Center is seeking a number of new items (more). Also on our website Don’t miss all the new Local Church Announcements at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/announcements.html Presbytery
Yearly Calendar Past Issues of Tidings are available at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/midweekmail.html. |
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Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter |
Bill Millen, Associate Executive |
Charles Forbes, Stated Clerk |
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Deb Milcarek Associate of |
Jane Johnson |
Rita Walters Director of Development rwalters@baltimorepresbytery.org |
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Julie Erickson Director of Public Policy |
Judi Forrester Coordinator of Financial Services |
Alice McGee Coordinator of Information Services |
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Coordinator of Resources |
Janice Kominski Coordinator of Communications |
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