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  • August 5- 10:30 AM – PMC Meeting – Bell Memorial Church

News from the Presbytery Office

“Youth Ministry GPS: Leadership Tools for the Journey” will be offered on five Thursday evenings in Pittsburgh Presbytery starting August 20. The five weeks will include:

  • Developing a faithful vision
  • communicating the vision
  • choosing resources for a faithful future
  • leading with a professional and playful presence
  • being missional
The cost for the five weeks training is $40.00 per church and our Presbytery C.Ed. Committee will cover the cost for any youth leaders who want to attend. Anyone interested should contact the Shenango Presbytery Office and we will send them the information. To learn more, e-mail Sharon Stewart at sstewart@pghpresbytery.org.

News from our Congregations

Wanted- Director of Childrens Ministry at 1st Presbyterian Church Sharon
Provide leadership and love to children (preschool-5th grade) in our children’s ministry program, so that they are invited to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ and celebrate the grace of God. Primary responsibilities include: Leading Sunday morning “Children in Worship,” leading VBS, resourcing our children’s Sunday School program, and planning 4-6 special events/trips per year. Candidates need solid Christian faith, high energy, good organization and communication skills, and love of kids. Previous experience a “big plus”. The position requires 25 hours/week (on average) and regular office hours. Compensation will range between $17,500-$20,000, depending on experience. Contact Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink with any questions, and for a complete job description (pastor@1stpcs.org), 724-981-2211 ext. 2). Send resume and references to Rev. Dr. Glenn Hink, 1st Presbyterian Church-Sharon, 600 E. State Street, Sharon, PA 16146. Position will remain open through August 30, 2009.

Workshops, Conferences and Local Events

Music Workshops
The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Choristers Guild will present a day of workshops and reading sessions on Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 – 3:30 at the Northmont United Presbyterian Church (8169 Perry Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15229). Registration and $40 is due by August 15th. Contact the Presbytery Office if you need a registration form.

Published by shenangopresby

The Presbytery of Shenango serves 49 churches in Mercer and Lawrence Counties of western Pennsylvania.

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