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The Shenango Presbytery Scholarship Fund is supported by gifts from the congregations of the presbytery. The fund is intended to assist students who are members of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Preference will be given to applicants who belong to churches in Shenango Presbytery. Recipients of aid from this fund are eligible for continued assistance in successive years, but they must reapply forContinue reading “Shenango Presbytery Scholarship”

This Week: March 2- 1:30 PM Christian Education Committee, Presbytery Office March 8- 12:30 PM Budget & Finance Committee, Presbytery Office Recalibrating the Church for the 21st Century World Mission Initiative 2016 Bi-Annual Conference April 8 and 9, 2016 at the Pittsburgh Seminary Shenango group discount available — $40 View details and register online at: http://www.worldmissioninitiative.org/index.php/initiatives/wmi-conference Select CHURCH GROUP andContinue reading “eLink News”

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC BLOG 31 persons — many from Presbytery of Shenango congregations — will be traveling tomorrow to Sabaneta de Yasica in the Dominican Republic for the 24th year of an ongoing mission partnership that includes medical, education, and construction efforts.  Follow their week at http://sabanetadeyasica.blogspot.com.              

This Week: February 23- 6:30 PM Presbytery Meeting, Rathburn Hall, Grove City College February 24- 9:30 AM Fireside Chat: Session Meetings, Cravings Café and Creamery, Sharon February 25- 7:00 PM Tech Workshop for Cluster 4 Churches, Clen-Moore PC, New Castle March 2- 1:30 PM Christian Education Committee, Presbytery Office   April 1-3, 2016 at Villa Maria Education & SpiritualityContinue reading “eLink News”

The next stated meeting of Shenango Presbytery will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Grove City College.   Important Items Before Presbytery Include: Examination of Candidates Michael Carlin and Max Muska Gathering of Missionary Commitment Forms Greetings from the new Interim Camp Director, Rev. Joseph Tagliaferre Report on the Ethiopia work trip Get theContinue reading “Official Call to the February 23, 2016 Meeting of Shenango Presbytery”

This Week: February 12- 9:00 AM Preparation for Ministry, Presbytery Office February 16- 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock PC   Kinneys Welcome Baby We rejoice with TE Rich Kinney (Highland) and his wife over the birth of a son, Howard A. Kinney II, who was born on Monday afternoon at 4:32 PM.  Baby isContinue reading “eLink News”

April 1-3, 2016 at Villa Maria Education & Spirituality Center Rev. Nathan C. Brooks III – Guest Speaker Pastors, You are invited to our presbytery pastor-spouse weekend retreat, the weekend after Easter, 2016. Worship, fellowship, and learning with Shenango couples Starts with Friday supper; ends after Sunday lunch 2 nights lodging in the new VillaContinue reading “Shenango Pastor-Spouse Marriage Retreat”

Medina Article The Ellwood City Ledger posted an article about Ray Medina’s installation as pastor of Bell Memorial church.  Our presbytery ordained and installed Ray on December 13, 2015.  Check out the article here.   Creekpaum Baby Rev. Beth and John Creekpaum welcomed the birth of a second son, David Mark, born last week in Farrell Hospital.Continue reading “eLink News”

Following “The Bible in 90 Days” Many of you participated in “The Bible in 90 Days” challenge this past fall.  Are you looking for a new study to help you dig even deeper into your Bibles?  We have several new options in the Resource Center…stop in to preview or call us to reserve any ofContinue reading “Resource Center News”

This Week: February 1- 10:30 AM Personnel Reviews, Presbytery Office February 2- 9:30 AM Council, Highland PC (Note: The Presbytery Office will open at 1 PM)   2016 IRS Rate The mileage rate for 2016 will be 54 cents per mile.   Annual Reports It’s time for Annual Reports again!  The GA online statistical program is locatedContinue reading “eLink News”