Monthly Archives: July 2012

This Week: July 19- 11:30 AM Ministry & Mission in Shenango Presbytery lunch, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church 1:30 PM Evangelism Committee, Presbytery Office July 21-28 New Wilmington Mission Conference, Westminster College Campus (http://www.nwmcmission.org). Note: Presbytery staff will be attending portions of the New Wilmington Mission Conference.  If you stop by the office and don’t findContinue reading “eLink News”

Read a summary of Shenango Commissioner Dale Deist’s experience at this year’s General Assembly, by clicking here.  Note: This document can also be found on the “Special Committee” page of the Presbytery website. Visit with Debbie Blane this coming week… Tuesday, July 17 – Ewing Park shelter #6 – Potluck Picnic – bring own tableContinue reading “eLink News – EXTRA!”

Ministry and Mission in Shenango Presbytery Back in June, 25+ pastors from around the presbytery met for lunch to discuss ministry and mission in Shenango for churches who are not planning to leave the PCUSA, or at least not yet.  We are meeting a second time, and anyone is welcome.   Come for lunch at WestminsterContinue reading “eLink News”

Read Rev. Dawson’s report on the 2012 General Assembly meeting: “What Can We Say After GA?”.  (Note: This document will also be available on the “Special Committee” page of the Presbytery website.)

Day 7 of 8 at General Assembly 220                                  July 7, 2012 The plenary is running late was still in progress at 1:20 am. on Sat July 7.  The agenda was about 5 hours behind schedule.    We debated the definition of marriage, whether as written “between a man and woman” or “between two people”.   ThisContinue reading “eLink News – EXTRA!”

A note from the Pittsburgh General Assembly by David Dawson (7/5/12) Pastors, elders and members of the churches of Shenango Presbytery. Your commissioners and advisory delegates are doing faithful work at the General Assembly meeting in Pittsburgh this week.  You can expect to see a couple notes from them on Friday and Saturday I willContinue reading “eLink News – EXTRA!”

Sue Garton, solo bell ringer from East Main, dazzled the General Assembly in worship this morning where James Kim, well-known evangelical, preached. Doves cut-out by Shenango folks were used for prayers. Get all the updates on what’s happening at GA here.

Coming Events June 30-July 7 – General Assembly, Pittsburgh July 4- OFFICE CLOSED, Independence Day Anniversaries Celebrated – Calvin Church celebrated David Davis’ 55th ordination anniversary on June 24th. A note from Dave Dawson at GA Please see this GA comment from my friend Clark Cowden. Where Can I Find Out What’s Happening At GA? TheContinue reading “eLink News”