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This Week:

June 4- 1:00 PM Christian Education Committee, Presbytery Office
June 9- 4:00 PM Leadership Development Team, Presbytery Office
June 12- 1:30 PM Evangelism Committee, Presbytery Office
1:30 PM Sudan Team,  New Wilmington PC

Joys

Revs. John and Beth Creekpaum are delighted to welcome into the world baby Samuel John, born without incident at UPMC Farrell on Monday.  Mother and baby are doing well.  Little Samuel is not only their first child, but the first grandchild for both of their families … and perhaps the first Shenango Presbytery baby born to a clergy couple … ever?

Chaplain Needed for the Boy Scouts!

Moraine Trails Council Boy Scout Camp needs a chaplain at Camp Bucoco Near Slippery Rock University to lead a vespers service. The five week period starts at 5:30pm on June 15th and it would be a voluntary position for the one evening (probably Tuesday) a week. Dinner is provided. Any one with a scouting background would be a plus but not necessary. The contact person is Fran Batson, District Executive and Business manager at 1-800-808-1029 at the scout office in Butler.

News from the Churches

Summer Rummage Sale

Trinity Presbyterian Church in Mercer will be holding a summer rummage sale on Friday, June 13 from 8 AM – 4 PM, and Saturday, June 14 from 8 AM – NOON.  Saturday is 1/2 off day with clothing $1/bag.  Proceeds to support missions in Niger and Jordan.

Organist/Accompanist Wanted

1st Presbyterian Church of Sharpsville is in need of an organist/accompanist to work with their music director in providing musical worship for services and possibly some extra events.  Position opens at the end of summer.  Please send inquiries to: Carol Scholl, Personnel Committee Chairperson, First Presbyterian Church, 603 Ridge Avenue, Sharpsville, PA  16150.

Treasurer’s Position Available Immediately

Mahoning Presbyterian Church is posting a part-time treasurer’s position – available immediately.  Applicant needs to be computer proficient, possess basic accounting knowledge, have ability to handle payroll transactions, be proficient inExcel, be able to prepare understandable financial reports, and be capable of learning a new software package.  Salary is $200 per month.  Applicant will be required to pass a security clearance and be approved by the Session.  Interested applicants should send a resume to Virginia Phillips, Box 58, Edinburg, PA 16116 or send a digital copy to phillips@cis.ysu.