This Week:
- November 27 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock, NW
- December 2-4 – Sudan Mission Network Meeting, Louisville, KY (9 people from Shenango Presbytery will be attending)
Orphan Children Trauma and Healing Center, South Sudan
Click here to read about a special opportunity to provide some simple Christmas gifts to children in South Sudan this December.
Kindle Collection
The Young Presbyterian Scholarship at Westminster College is accepting nominations of PC(USA) High School Seniors until December 1st…every congregation may nominate 2 students for the $18,500/year scholarship at one of the nation’s top tier colleges. Nominations may be made online atwww.westminster.edu/yps. For more information, contact Carey Anne LaSor, Coordinator, at 724-946-7365 or meyerca@westminster.edu.
The Prespectives on the World Christian Movement course will be held at Westminster College
Please share information about this upcoming opportunity with your whole church family. Especially:
-those who like to learn in your adult Sunday school classes and small groups
-savvy businessmen and women
-those who know the power of prayer
-college students and seniors in high school making career choices
-travelers who love culture
-school teachers who influence others
-those about to or recently retired
A different expert shares each week for 14 weeks covering biblical, historical, cultural and strategic perspectives on how God has been, is now, and continues to be involved in the world. Visit www.perspectives.org for more information and a list of the dates and instructors. The first session, Sunday, January 13 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, is free and open to the public with Rev. Jen Haddox of the World Mission Initiative sharing the first lesson. Please feel free to use the poster (psp2013 poster 4) and bulletin insert (Psp bulletin 2013 d).
News From The Churches
Soupfest Benefit Dinner for Santana Reithmiller on December 8, 2012 from 4-8 PM
This event is being held to assist Santana’s husband, Brandon Riethmiller with funeral and medical bills. Brandon is a member of Unity Presbyterian Church, and the couple were without insurance at the time of Santana’s fatal accident. Lebanon Presbyterian Church is joining with Unity in this effort, and will hold their monthly music event in the Unity Pres. fellowship hall. There will be multiple music groups who will provide country music in a coffee shop style atmosphere as those who attend mill about sampling a wide variety of soups. Live Country music will begin at approximately 5:00 pm. Henry Troyer, of Lebanon Pres. will be the MC for the evening.
We are asking that folks bring a soup bowl or mug and their own spoon. The recommended donation is $5.00, which of course does not limit those who wish to make a special gift. Unity Pres. is located at 1857 Mercer-West Middlesex Rd., Mercer, PA, 16137. Contact Rev. Hunt at 724-854-8022, if you wish to make a donation of a crockpot of soup or other donations as appropriate.
Organist/Eventual Choir Director Wanted
Shenango Presbyterian Church is looking for an organist who would eventually lead their choir. This is a part-time position. They are seeking a faithful musician who is excited about music and singing and church. Please contact Amy Na at 724-654-2322.
Song/Accompaniment Books Wanted
The Music Department of Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock is looking for any of the Avery and Marsh song books and especially the accompaniment book. They would be willing to purchase if anyone wishes to sell or donate them. Please contact Eleanor Gregg at emgregg@verizon.net.
Allen Organ Available
Ruth Ray has a 2-manual Allen organ with over 16 stops and a 1-octave foot pedal that is small enough for home or church use. Any church that could use it is welcome to it. Call 724-658-4138.
Free Copier
A Copystar CD-1620 with 144,000 copies. Black and White. Also includes a new toner cartridge. Duplexes. Contact Bell Memorial at 724-758-3458 orbellmemorial@verizon.net.
The Presbytery of Shenango 