Coming Events:

May 15: 9:00 AM PW CT Meeting, Presbytery Office
May 16: 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock PC

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

 

 

 

 

 

 

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

EP Activity This Month

Our Executive Presbyter, Ralph Hawkins, will be preaching at Clen-Moore church (May 14), Unity church (May 21), and attending the retirement lunch for Rev. Andrew Jillson at Northminster church (May 28).  Ralph welcomes opportunities to preach or bring greetings during a worship service, as well as opportunities to visit Session and Deacon meetings.   Schedule a Sunday or a meeting time by contacting him at 724-528-1610 or ralph@shenango.org.

 

Stated Clerk Updates

– TE Maurice Smith has been received from Scioto Valley Presbytery to our Honorably Retired roll.

– COM validated the ministry of TE Michael Spicuzza (MAL) as a Volunteer Pastor with the Lebanon church, sharing as a volunteer in pastoral ministry with TE Augie Hurst and CRE Tom Wilson.

– TE Steven Stelle and TE Mark Thompson from the Approved Pulpit Supply list, as they are currently members of Eastminster Presbytery in Ohio.

– The following members of presbytery have been appointed session moderators for congregations in transition: TE Bill McGary (Wampum) for Clen-Moore and TE Janet Segall (MAL) for Northminster.

(TE = Teaching Elder; MAL = Member at Large)

 

Young Adult Volunteer Opportunity

The Young Adult Volunteer program is a faith-based year of service for young people, ages 19-30, in 21 sites around the world and in the United States.  YAVs accompany local agencies working to address root causes of poverty and reconciliation while exploring the meaing and motivation of their faith in community with peers and mentors.  Program benefits include monthly stipend, housing, transportation, and student-loan repayment options throughout the duration of the year.  Learn more about this opportunity!  Last call to apply for 2018 is June 1, 2017.

 

Wilson Anniversary

The Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson (formerly of Lebanon Presbyterian Church) will celebrate his 50^th year of ordination on Sunday, May 21^st at a special worship service and reception at Hewitt Presbyterian Church, 1206 Crucible Road, Rices Landing, PA  15357.  Rev. Wilson and his wife Debbie are retired and living at 425 Haines Hollow Road, Waynesburg, PA  15370.

 

Dear Camp Lambec Friends and Family,
I am excited about this summer and hope you are too! Camp Lambec is a place for fun adventures in faith, family, and friends. If you’d like to have a great experience at camp, make new friends (and reconnect with old ones), enjoy our amenities, and grow in your faith, then choose the program that’s right for you. I’ll see you at camp!  Go to our website for more information and to register www.camplambec.org   A printable brochure and registration by going to http://camplambec.org/summer-camps.html
Randall Clow
Vice President of Camp Lambec Ministries

 

Camp Lambec Work Day

Help get Camp Lambec ready for opening and perform some maintenance on May 20^thfrom 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  There are jobs for all skill levels.  Please bring a bagged lunch, drinking water, work gloves, hand sanitizer, and any tools that you think would be helpful.  Please email Bob Meanor at meanor300@comcast.net by May 14^th if you are attending (and with how many people).  NOTE: Due to ongoing water problems at Lambec, the camp’s water is NOT USABLE and volunteers are not permitted to spend the night.  Please plan accordingly.

 

PMM Website Update

The Presbyterian Media Mission (PMM) has a new website at http://presbymediamission.org/  Every day their home page lifts up a social and spiritual issue being faced in every community, and each day there are varying posts that go out via Facebook and Twitter dealing with various stories.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

News From the Churches

Church Administrative Assistant Needed 

First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City is searching for a Part-time Church Administrative Assistant. 20 hrs/wk.  Several beneficial skills would include: ability to handle many details, troubleshooting abilities, warmth in communication in all media formats, and a heart for and a working knowledge of faith based ministries.  Responsibilities will include: supporting our Pastor, writing, preparation and publication of documents (weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, various public communications), calendar scheduling and coordination, researching needs for an ongoing variety of projects, volunteer recruitment etc.  An understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook are a necessity. Any experience in ServantKeeper, Excel, and QuickBooks would be considered an added benefit. Hourly wage based on experience.  Interested candidates should submit a resume & cover letter by May 15, 2017 to secretary@firstumcec.org, please insert   ATTENTION: SPPRC Church Admin. Asst. in the Subject line of your email or mail to First United Methodist Church, Attention: SPPRC, 416 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City, PA 16117.

 

Coming Events:

May 3: 1:00 PM Christian Education Committee, Presbytery Office
6:00 PM Mercer County Session Records Review, Trinity PC, Mercer
May 4: 6:00 PM Lawrence County Session Records Review, Northminster PC, New Castle

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

 

EP Activity This Month

Our Executive Presbyter, Ralph Hawkins, will be preaching at Clen-Moore church (May 14), Unity church (May 21), and attending the retirement lunch for Rev. Andrew Jillson at Northminster church (May 28).  Ralph welcomes opportunities to preach or bring greetings during a worship service, as well as opportunities to visit Session and Deacon meetings.   Schedule a Sunday or a meeting time by contacting him at 724-528-1610 or ralph@shenango.org.

 

Stated Clerk Updates

– TE Maurice Smith has been received from Scioto Valley Presbytery to our Honorably Retired roll.

– COM validated the ministry of TE Michael Spicuzza (MAL) as a Volunteer Pastor with the Lebanon church, sharing as a volunteer in pastoral ministry with TE Augie Hurst and CRE Tom Wilson.

– TE Steven Stelle and TE Mark Thompson from the Approved Pulpit Supply list, as they are currently members of Eastminster Presbytery in Ohio.

– The following members of presbytery have been appointed session moderators for congregations in transition: TE Bill McGary (Wampum) for Clen-Moore and TE Janet Segall (MAL) for Northminster.

(TE = Teaching Elder; MAL = Member at Large)

 

Prayers

Ruth Cuffman died this past Friday, April 28^th.  Ruth was the Executive Secretary for Shenango Presbytery until the mid-1990s.  Her husband Jim, Honorably Retired, previously served the Neshannock Presbyterian Church in New Castle (now ECO).

 

 

Sudan on PBS

PBS Newshour (6PM on Channel 13) is airing a 3-part series on the South Sudan, which began last evening.  You can also watch or read the stories at http://www.pbs.org.

 

 

Wilson Anniversary

The Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson (formerly of Lebanon Presbyterian Church) will celebrate his 50^th year of ordination on Sunday, May 21^st at a special worship service and reception at Hewitt Presbyterian Church, 1206 Crucible Road, Rices Landing, PA  15357.  Rev. Wilson and his wife Debbie are retired and living at 425 Haines Hollow Road, Waynesburg, PA  15370.

 

Dear Camp Lambec Friends and Family,
I am excited about this summer and hope you are too! Camp Lambec is a place for fun adventures in faith, family, and friends. If you’d like to have a great experience at camp, make new friends (and reconnect with old ones), enjoy our amenities, and grow in your faith, then choose the program that’s right for you. I’ll see you at camp!  Go to our website for more information and to register www.camplambec.org   A printable brochure and registration by going to http://camplambec.org/summer-camps.html
Randall Clow
Vice President of Camp Lambec Ministries

 

Camp Lambec Work Day

Help get Camp Lambec ready for opening and perform some maintenance on May 20^thfrom 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  There are jobs for all skill levels.  Please bring a bagged lunch, drinking water, work gloves, hand sanitizer, and any tools that you think would be helpful.  Please email Bob Meanor at meanor300@comcast.net by May 14^th if you are attending (and with how many people).  NOTE: Due to ongoing water problems at Lambec, the camp’s water is NOT USABLE and volunteers are not permitted to spend the night.  Please plan accordingly.

 

PMM Website Update

The Presbyterian Media Mission (PMM) has a new website at http://presbymediamission.org/  Every day their home page lifts up a social and spiritual issue being faced in every community, and each day there are varying posts that go out via Facebook and Twitter dealing with various stories.

 

National Day of Prayer Observances

On Thursday, May 4^th there will be an hour of prayer at the Mercer County Courthouse bandstand from 12-1:00 PM.  All are welcome, bring a chair.  The theme this year is “For Your Great Name’s Sake!  Hear Us…Forgive Us…Heal Us!”  There will also be a follow-up march and Prayer for Recovery event at the bandstand on Saturday, May 6^th from 5-6 PM for those who cannot make Thursday.  The theme of this event is “Let the Healing Begin”.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

News From the Churches

Moravia Launches New Worship Service

Moravia Presbyterian Church near Wampum is launching a new Saturday evening contemporary worship service, from 6-7 PM each week beginning April 15^th in their sanctuary.  4280 State Route 18, south of New Castle and north of Wampum.  All are welcome.

 

Rummage Sale

First Presbyterian Church of Sharon (600 E. State St.) will hold a Rummage Sale/Bake Sale (lunch available) on Friday, May 5^th from 9 AM – 2 PM, and Saturday, May 6^th from 9 AM to 1 PM.  Proceeds will support the mission work of the Presbyterian Women of First, Sharon.

 

Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage is seeking a Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults. ce-director-job-description-2017

 

Hymnbooks Available

Wampum Presbyterian Church has 150 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (the blue cover) available to any church that is interested.  Almost brand new.  Call the church at 724-535-4473.

 

Church Administrative Assistant Needed 

First United Methodist Church in Ellwood City is searching for a Part-time Church Administrative Assistant. 20 hrs/wk.  Several beneficial skills would include: ability to handle many details, troubleshooting abilities, warmth in communication in all media formats, and a heart for and a working knowledge of faith based ministries.  Responsibilities will include: supporting our Pastor, writing, preparation and publication of documents (weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, various public communications), calendar scheduling and coordination, researching needs for an ongoing variety of projects, volunteer recruitment etc.  An understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook are a necessity. Any experience in ServantKeeper, Excel, and QuickBooks would be considered an added benefit. Hourly wage based on experience.  Interested candidates should submit a resume & cover letter by May 15, 2017 to secretary@firstumcec.org, please insert   ATTENTION: SPPRC Church Admin. Asst. in the Subject line of your email or mail to First United Methodist Church, Attention: SPPRC, 416 Crescent Ave., Ellwood City, PA 16117.

 

 

Coming Events:

May 1-2: Spring Pastor Retreat, Villa Maria Conference Center
May 3: 6:00 PM Mercer County Session Records Review, Trinity PC, Mercer
May 4: 6:00 PM Lawrence County Session Records Review, Northminster PC, New Castle

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

PW Spring Gathering

Presbyterian Women in our presbytery held their spring gathering this past Saturday at the Mahoning Presbyterian Church, west of New Castle.  Pictured here is PW moderator Nancy Aubel (Northminster) leading the gathering.

Clen-Moore Says Goodbye to Weichman Family

This weekend the Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church said goodbye to Rev. Chris Weichman and his family.  Chris has accepted a call to First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Erie, PA.  Pictured here is the Saturday evening dinner given for the Weichman family.

 

 

Wilson Anniversary

The Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson (formerly of Lebanon Presbyterian Church) will celebrate his 50^th year of ordination on Sunday, May 21^st at a special worship service and reception at Hewitt Presbyterian Church, 1206 Crucible Road, Rices Landing, PA  15357.  Rev. Wilson and his wife Debbie are retired and living at 425 Haines Hollow Road, Waynesburg, PA  15370.

 

Dear Camp Lambec Friends and Family,
I am excited about this summer and hope you are too! Camp Lambec is a place for fun adventures in faith, family, and friends. If you’d like to have a great experience at camp, make new friends (and reconnect with old ones), enjoy our amenities, and grow in your faith, then choose the program that’s right for you. I’ll see you at camp!  Go to our website for more information and to register www.camplambec.org   A printable brochure and registration by going to http://camplambec.org/summer-camps.html
Randall Clow
Vice President of Camp Lambec Ministries

 

Camp Lambec Work Day

Help get Camp Lambec ready for opening and perform some maintenance on May 20^th from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  There are jobs for all skill levels.  Please bring a bagged lunch, drinking water, work gloves, hand sanitizer, and any tools that you think would be helpful.  Please email Bob Meanor at meanor300@comcast.net by May 14^th if you are attending (and with how many people).  NOTE: Due to ongoing water problems at Lambec, the camp’s water is NOT USABLE and volunteers are not permitted to spend the night.  Please plan accordingly.

 

PMM Website Update

The Presbyterian Media Mission (PMM) has a new website at http://presbymediamission.org/  Every day their home page lifts up a social and spiritual issue being faced in every community, and each day there are varying posts that go out via Facebook and Twitter dealing with various stories.

 

Book Sale

The New Wilmington Kiwanas will be holding their final Book Sale on April 26-29.  Hours on Wednesday-Friday are 10 AM – 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM.  The sale will be held on South Market Street in New Wilmington (across from Rite Aid) and proceeds will support community programs, especially those serving children and youth.  On Monday, May 1^stfrom 10 AM – 5 PM the group will be giving FREE books to churches and organizations.  For more information, contact John Wimer at 724-674-4866.

 

National Day of Prayer Observances

On Thursday, May 4^th there will be an hour of prayer at the Mercer County Courthouse bandstand from 12-1:00 PM.  All are welcome, bring a chair.  The theme this year is “For Your Great Name’s Sake!  Hear Us…Forgive Us…Heal Us!”  There will also be a follow-up march and Prayer for Recovery event at the bandstand on Saturday, May 6^th from 5-6 PM for those who cannot make Thursday.  The theme of this event is “Let the Healing Begin”.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

News From the Churches

Moravia Launches New Worship Service

Moravia Presbyterian Church near Wampum is launching a new Saturday evening contemporary worship service, from 6-7 PM each week beginning April 15^th in their sanctuary.  4280 State Route 18, south of New Castle and north of Wampum.  All are welcome.

 

Rummage Sale

First Presbyterian Church of Sharon (600 E. State St.) will hold a Rummage Sale/Bake Sale (lunch available) on Friday, May 5^th from 9 AM – 2 PM, and Saturday, May 6^th from 9 AM to 1 PM.  Proceeds will support the mission work of the Presbyterian Women of First, Sharon.

 

Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage is seeking a Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults. ce-director-job-description-2017

 

Hymnbooks Available

Wampum Presbyterian Church has 150 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (the blue cover) available to any church that is interested.  Almost brand new.  Call the church at 724-535-4473.

 

This Week:

April 18: 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock PC
April 20: 1:30 PM Evangelism Committee, Presbytery Office
3:00 PM Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
April 21- 9:00 AM Preparation for Ministry Committee, Presbytery Office
April 25- 6:30 PM Presbytery Meeting, Unity Presbyterian Church
Watch eLink later this week for the official call to the meeting.

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

Wilson Anniversary

The Rev. Dr. Donald P. Wilson (formerly of Lebanon Presbyterian Church) will celebrate his 50^th year of ordination on Sunday, May 21^st at a special worship service and reception at Hewitt Presbyterian Church, 1206 Crucible Road, Rices Landing, PA  15357.  Rev. Wilson and his wife Debbie are retired and living at 425 Haines Hollow Road, Waynesburg, PA  15370.

 

Dear Camp Lambec Friends and Family,
I am excited about this summer and hope you are too! Camp Lambec is a place for fun adventures in faith, family, and friends. If you’d like to have a great experience at camp, make new friends (and reconnect with old ones), enjoy our amenities, and grow in your faith, then choose the program that’s right for you. I’ll see you at camp!  Go to our website for more information and to register www.camplambec.org   A printable brochure and registration by going to http://camplambec.org/summer-camps.html
Randall Clow
Vice President of Camp Lambec Ministries

 

Book Sale

The New Wilmington Kiwanas will be holding their final Book Sale on April 26-29.  Hours on Wednesday-Friday are 10 AM – 8 PM, Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM.  The sale will be held on South Market Street in New Wilmington (across from Rite Aid) and proceeds will support community programs, especially those serving children and youth.  On Monday, May 1^st from 10 AM – 5 PM the group will be giving FREE books to churches and organizations.  For more information, contact John Wimer at 724-674-4866.

 

National Day of Prayer Observances

On Thursday, May 4^th there will be an hour of prayer at the Mercer County Courthouse bandstand from 12-1:00 PM.  All are welcome, bring a chair.  The theme this year is “For Your Great Name’s Sake!  Hear Us…Forgive Us…Heal Us!”  There will also be a follow-up march and Prayer for Recovery event at the bandstand on Saturday, May 6^th from 5-6 PM for those who cannot make Thursday.  The theme of this event is “Let the Healing Begin”.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

News From the Churches

Moravia Launches New Worship Service

Moravia Presbyterian Church near Wampum is launching a new Saturday evening contemporary worship service, from 6-7 PM each week beginning April 15^th in their sanctuary.  4280 State Route 18, south of New Castle and north of Wampum.  All are welcome.

 

Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage is seeking a Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults. ce-director-job-description-2017

 

Ink Available

Clen-Moore Church has replaced several printers and they have extra ink that they no longer need.  If you can use any of the following, please contact the church at 724-654-6657.

• HP60 Black
• HP60 Black XL Tri-Color
• HP901 Black
• HP901 XL Black
• HP Laser Jet
  • 131A Magenta
  • 131A Cyan
  • 131A Yellow (2)
  • 131A Black

 

Hymnbooks Available

Wampum Presbyterian Church has 150 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (the blue cover) available to any church that is interested.  Almost brand new.  Call the church at 724-535-4473.

 

This Week:

April 13-14: Office Closed, Easter Holiday

April 18: 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock PC

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

 Spring Pastor Retreat – LAST WEEK TO REGISTER!!!!

“Lord, Teach Us To Pray” with Rev. Jen Haddox, Director of Global Engagement for ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians

How can we develop a prayer life with the demands of serving in ministry?  Jesus often took time away to pray.  In the gospel of Luke the disciples observe this and ask, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus gives them a model prayer in response. But this prayer is not just the right words to pray. It is a prayer framework that provides a spiritual and missional posture for our everyday lives.  During this retreat, we’ll explore this familiar prayer with fresh insights and prayer practices. Join us as we take time away to pray.

Click here to register online!

Jen Haddox flyer

Registration closes on Friday, April 14^th.

 

Dear Camp Lambec Friends and Family,
I am excited about this summer and hope you are too! Camp Lambec is a place for fun adventures in faith, family, and friends. If you’d like to have a great experience at camp, make new friends (and reconnect with old ones), enjoy our amenities, and grow in your faith, then choose the program that’s right for you. I’ll see you at camp!  Go to our website for more information and to register www.camplambec.org   A printable brochure and registration by going to http://camplambec.org/summer-camps.html
Randall Clow
Vice President of Camp Lambec Ministries

 

Suicidal Depression Workshop

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and friend of our presbytery Michelle Snyder will be leading a one-day seminar for pastors and and counselors on ministering to suicidal depression in Butler, PA, on May 3.  Learn more and register here.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

FREE Concert Event

First Presbyterian Church of Franklin presents Connect2Christ Spring Jam 2017 with Audio Adrenaline and Hunter Cook on Saturday, April 29^th at the Franklin High School Auditorium.  Doors open at 4:30 PM.  Concert at 6:00 PM.  This is a free concert event.  All ages welcome.  We ask that you remember the hungry and donate at least one canned food item which will benefit Youth Alternatives of Venango County.  For more information, check out: http://www.franklinpresbyyouth.org.

 

News From the Churches

Moravia Launches New Worship Service

Moravia Presbyterian Church near Wampum is launching a new Saturday evening contemporary worship service, from 6-7 PM each week beginning April 15^th in their sanctuary.  4280 State Route 18, south of New Castle and north of Wampum.  All are welcome.

 

Community Easter Sunrise Service

All are welcome to attend a community Easter sunrise service at Mt. Hermon Presbyterian Church (3116 Frew Mill Road, New Castle).  The service begins at 7:00 AM and will be followed by breakfast.

 

Holy Week Prayer Room

First Presbyterian Church of Sharon will have a prayer room again during Holy week available on Maundy Thursday, April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Good Friday, April 14 from 10: 00 a.m. to 12 noon. They will have a food labyrinth (a labyrinth outlined with food) and Stations of the Cross set up in the gym with quiet music and candle light for reflection. This is free of charge and will be open to the public at those times. They are doing a food drive during Lent. If you would like to participate in that, you can bring your non perishable cans or boxes of food to the church Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and put them by the cross in the sanctuary on second floor.

If you have any questions please contact Debbie Derrenbacher  or call the church office 724.981.2211.

 

Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage is seeking a Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults. ce-director-job-description-2017

 

Ink Available

Clen-Moore Church has replaced several printers and they have extra ink that they no longer need.  If you can use any of the following, please contact the church at 724-654-6657.

• HP60 Black
• HP60 Black XL Tri-Color
• HP901 Black
• HP901 XL Black
• HP Laser Jet
  • 131A Magenta
  • 131A Cyan
  • 131A Yellow (2)
  • 131A Black

 

Hymnbooks Available

Wampum Presbyterian Church has 150 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (the blue cover) available to any church that is interested.  Almost brand new.  Call the church at 724-535-4473.

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

Another Fireside Chat

Last week 13 preachers in our presbytery gathering for a morning-long conversation about the blessing and burden of sustaining good preaching over time.  These “Fireside Chats” are mini-retreats held for just a morning, spaced in the year between our regular overnight pastors retreat at Villa Maria in the spring and fall.  Our next overnight Villa Maria retreat is May 1-2, featuring Rev. Jen Haddox leading our pastors through the Lord’s Prayer.

 

 Spring Pastor Retreat:

“Lord, Teach Us To Pray” with Rev. Jen Haddox, Director of Global Engagement for ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians

How can we develop a prayer life with the demands of serving in ministry?  Jesus often took time away to pray.  In the gospel of Luke the disciples observe this and ask, “Lord, teach us to pray.” Jesus gives them a model prayer in response. But this prayer is not just the right words to pray. It is a prayer framework that provides a spiritual and missional posture for our everyday lives.  During this retreat, we’ll explore this familiar prayer with fresh insights and prayer practices. Join us as we take time away to pray.

Click here to register online!

Jen Haddox flyer

Note: First Time Attendees from Shenango Presbytery receive a 25% discount on their registration fee.

 

Dear Camp Lambec Friends and Family,
I am excited about this summer and hope you are too! Camp Lambec is a place for fun adventures in faith, family, and friends. If you’d like to have a great experience at camp, make new friends (and reconnect with old ones), enjoy our amenities, and grow in your faith, then choose the program that’s right for you. I’ll see you at camp!  Go to our website for more information and to register www.camplambec.org   A printable brochure and registration by going to http://camplambec.org/summer-camps.html
Randall Clow
Vice President of Camp Lambec Ministries

 

Suicidal Depression Workshop

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and friend of our presbytery Michelle Snyder will be leading a one-day seminar for pastors and and counselors on ministering to suicidal depression in Butler, PA, on May 3.  Learn more and register here.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

FREE Concert Event

First Presbyterian Church of Franklin presents Connect2Christ Spring Jam 2017 with Audio Adrenaline and Hunter Cook on Saturday, April 29^th at the Franklin High School Auditorium.  Doors open at 4:30 PM.  Concert at 6:00 PM.  This is a free concert event.  All ages welcome.  We ask that you remember the hungry and donate at least one canned food item which will benefit Youth Alternatives of Venango County.  For more information, check out: http://www.franklinpresbyyouth.org.

 

New Smith Book

Rev. Gary Smith and his wife Jane have recently published a book, Suffer the Children: How We Can Improve the Lives of the World’s Impoverished Children.  All royalties from the book go to organizations working to help poor children.  The book is available on Amazon, and was featured in USA Today in an article by Gary.  The Smiths also host a website that serves as a clearinghouse for information about children and poverty: http://www.sufferthechildrenbook.org/

 

News From the Churches

Yard Sale

Presbyterian Women of Unity Presbyterian Church are holding an Indoor Yard Sale in Fellowship Hall , 1857 Mercer W Middlesex Rd, Rt 318, Mercer PA 16137 Phone 724-346-9501, on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 8:00a.m.  to 3:00p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.  Come early for the best selection.  Proceeds benefit Local, national and international missions.

 

Holy Week Prayer Room

First Presbyterian Church of Sharon will have a prayer room again during Holy week available on Maundy Thursday, April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Good Friday, April 14 from 10: 00 a.m. to 12 noon. They will have a food labyrinth (a labyrinth outlined with food) and Stations of the Cross set up in the gym with quiet music and candle light for reflection. This is free of charge and will be open to the public at those times. They are doing a food drive during Lent. If you would like to participate in that, you can bring your non perishable cans or boxes of food to the church Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and put them by the cross in the sanctuary on second floor.

If you have any questions please contact Debbie Derrenbacher  or call the church office 724.981.2211.

 

Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage is seeking a Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults. ce-director-job-description-2017

 

Ink Available

Clen-Moore Church has replaced several printers and they have extra ink that they no longer need.  If you can use any of the following, please contact the church at 724-654-6657.

• HP60 Black
• HP60 Black XL Tri-Color
• HP901 Black
• HP901 XL Black
• HP Laser Jet
  • 131A Magenta
  • 131A Cyan
  • 131A Yellow (2)
  • 131A Black

 

Hymnbooks Available

Wampum Presbyterian Church has 150 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (the blue cover) available to any church that is interested.  Almost brand new.  Call the church at 724-535-4473.

 

 

 

SHENANGO 2026 FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN

As we right-size our presbytery for 6200 members in 47 congregations, Shenango is conducting a fundraising campaign to sustain our ministry of visioning, training, and supporting our congregations for the next 5-10 years.  We are reaching out to pastors, sessions, congregations, and friends of our presbytery for their support above and beyond the Per Capita offerings.  Rev. Andrew Jillson (Northminster) and Elder Gary Barr (Bessemer) are co-chairing our campaign efforts.

Please take a few minutes and visit the Campaign page on our website to learn how you and your congregation can help.

 

Shenango Presbytery College Scholarship – DEADLINE THIS WEEK!

The application is online for the Shenango Presbytery College Scholarship open to students in our communities attending Grove City and Westminster Colleges…https://form.jotform.com/70366300834148.  You can also download a PDF of the form shenango-presbytery-scholarship-application-2017.  The deadline to submit applications has been moved up to March 31, 2017 in order to allow the committee overseeing the scholarship time to meet with potential recipients before the end of the spring semester.

 

 Suicidal Depression Workshop

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and friend of our presbytery Michelle Snyder will be leading a one-day seminar for pastors and and counselors on ministering to suicidal depression in Butler, PA, on May 3.  Learn more and register here.

 

Chaplain’s Seminar

A 2017 training seminar for fire and police chaplains, clergy, mental health professionals, and emergency responders will be held Monday and Tuesday, June 5 & 6 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania.  When a large or long-term traumatic incident takes place in your community, how will you provide and coordinate efforts to provide spiritual and emotional care to so many people?  This year, we’ll help you answer that question as we offer the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Strategic Response to Crisis.”  We’ll have a great class with a great teacher.  We’re in a new location this year and class size is limited, so we need you to register soon.  And if you send in your registration form and check by or before April 7th, you’ll get a $25 discount!  For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/z4vrp95, www.Tinyurl.com/Chap2017, or the “Chaplains” tab at www.StPaulsHermitage.org.

 

New Wilmington Mission Conference

The 2017 New Wilmington Mission Conference will be held July 22-29 at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. At 112 years old, the New Wilmington Mission Conference is the longest-running mission conference in the United States. Held on the campus of Westminster College every July, NWMC is intergenerational, Presbyterian-related and youth-focused.

About 1,000 people attend from over 30 states and 20 countries for a chance to connect with mission workers and hear what God is doing all over the world. This week-long conference features many well-known and engaging speakers for one low, all-inclusive price! This year’s speakers include Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Director of Adult Educational Ministries at Village Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton, Associate Professor of Pastoral Leadership and Evangelism at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as many others. Come for the week and stay on campus or just drive over for the day! Info available on the website.

Visit the conference website here for more details or to register.

 

FREE Concert Event

First Presbyterian Church of Franklin presents Connect2Christ Spring Jam 2017 with Audio Adrenaline and Hunter Cook on Saturday, April 29^th at the Franklin High School Auditorium.  Doors open at 4:30 PM.  Concert at 6:00 PM.  This is a free concert event.  All ages welcome.  We ask that you remember the hungry and donate at least one canned food item which will benefit Youth Alternatives of Venango County.  For more information, check out: http://www.franklinpresbyyouth.org.

 

New Smith Book

Rev. Gary Smith and his wife Jane have recently published a book, Suffer the Children: How We Can Improve the Lives of the World’s Impoverished Children.  All royalties from the book go to organizations working to help poor children.  The book is available on Amazon, and was featured in USA Today in an article by Gary.  The Smiths also host a website that serves as a clearinghouse for information about children and poverty: http://www.sufferthechildrenbook.org/

 

News From the Churches

Yard Sale

Presbyterian Women of Unity Presbyterian Church are holding an Indoor Yard Sale in Fellowship Hall , 1857 Mercer W Middlesex Rd, Rt 318, Mercer PA 16137 Phone 724-346-9501, on Friday, April 7, 2017 from 8:00a.m.  to 3:00p.m. and Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.  Come early for the best selection.  Proceeds benefit Local, national and international missions.

 

Holy Week Prayer Room

First Presbyterian Church of Sharon will have a prayer room again during Holy week available on Maundy Thursday, April 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Good Friday, April 14 from 10: 00 a.m. to 12 noon. They will have a food labyrinth (a labyrinth outlined with food) and Stations of the Cross set up in the gym with quiet music and candle light for reflection. This is free of charge and will be open to the public at those times. They are doing a food drive during Lent. If you would like to participate in that, you can bring your non perishable cans or boxes of food to the church Tuesday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and put them by the cross in the sanctuary on second floor.

If you have any questions please contact Debbie Derrenbacher  or call the church office 724.981.2211.

 

Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Faith Presbyterian Church in Hermitage is seeking a Director of Children, Youth, and Young Adults. ce-director-job-description-2017

 

Ink Available

Clen-Moore Church has replaced several printers and they have extra ink that they no longer need.  If you can use any of the following, please contact the church at 724-654-6657.

• HP60 Black
• HP60 Black XL Tri-Color
• HP901 Black
• HP901 XL Black
• HP Laser Jet
  • 131A Magenta
  • 131A Cyan
  • 131A Yellow (2)
  • 131A Black

 

Hymnbooks Available

Wampum Presbyterian Church has 150 copies of The Presbyterian Hymnal (the blue cover) available to any church that is interested.  Almost brand new.  Call the church at 724-535-4473.

 

Baptismal Font Available

Northminster Church has a nice, large, white Baptismal font with a carved top available to any church that is interested.  Call the church office at 724-658-9051.