Council has called a meeting of Presbytery on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 6:30 PM at Wallace Memorial Chapel on the Westminster College campus for the purpose of receiving the report of the Executive Presbyter Nominating Committee and taking action on their recommendation for a new Executive Presbyter. The meeting will begin with worship.
Official Call to the April 22, 2014 Meeting of Shenango Presbytery
The next stated meeting of Shenango Presbytery will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church of Sharpsville.
Important Items Before Presbytery Include:
- Request for dismissal of 4 congregations
- Report by the EP Nominating Committee
- Election of Moderator and Vice-Moderator of Presbytery for the coming year
Get the Docket and Council Minutes!
First Presbyterian Church is located at 603 W. Ridge Avenue, Sharpsville, PA 16150.
eLink News – EXTRA!
Calendar Change
The CPM meeting is scheduled to take place on April 25th, not tomorrow as published earlier this week.
Save the Date!
Session Records Reviews will take place after Easter this year. Mark your calendars for the following dates:
- Lawrence County Congregations…Thursday, May 1st at 7:00 PM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, New Castle
- Mercer County Congregations…Wednesday, May 7th at 7:00 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Mercer (Note the change in location)
eLink News
This Week:
April 9- 1:00 PM Christian Education Committee, Presbytery Office
April 10- 10:00 AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
April 11- 12:30 PM Preparation for Ministry Committee, Presbytery Office
April 15- 9:00 AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
Prayer Request from our mission co-workers in the Middle East
- For war to end in Syria and for rebuilding to begin!!!
- An invitation to participate on April 11 in a Day of Prayer led by Damascus Church Young Adults. They are calling it “Together for Peace in Syria by SMYT (Syrian Multimedia Youth Team)” (9pm their time). Supported also by Near East School of Theology students in Beirut (lighting candles in support + chapel service during the same day). They are asking as many as possible in the PCUSA to join with them on this day for prayer…prayer for an end to violence/war in Syria, prayer for Syria’s peace, prayer for a just and lasting peace for Syria’s future, prayer for the church and the church’s leaders to be sustained in their hope and perseverance, etc. AND, they are asking churches and individuals know that they are joining them in prayer by emailing the lead organizing or facbooking him @: Facebook: Milad E. Alkaed; Email: Millo-92@hotmail.com. If churches would be willing to send pictures or video of their time of prayer for Syria, the SMYT want to create collage’ to share via facebook in order to help build momentum for a prayer movement for peace in Syria…it would be FANTASTIC if churches from Shenango would participate!
Meet the Smith-Mathers
You are invited to meet Shelvis, Nancy, and Jordan Smith-Mather, mission co-workers to South Sudan on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church. All are welcome!
ENGAGE: Mission Workshop
Join the Evangelism Committee and guest speaker Ray Jones on May 17th at Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church. Click here for more information and to register.
News from the Churches
Rummage Sale
North Liberty Presbyterian Church (209 North Liberty-Plain Grove Road, Grove City) will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 8 AM to 3 PM. Donations are being accepted…contact Steph Thompson at 724-748-4878 to make arrangements for drop-offs. Food will be available. Proceeds will benefit the NLPC Mission Team.
Flea Market
Northminster Presbyterian Church (2434 Wilmington Road, New Castle) will host a Flea Market on Saturday, April 26th from 9 AM – 2 PM. If you would like to donate, please bring your items in and place them in the fellowship hall, behind the curtains, on the stage. No clothing, televisions or large furniture! Jewelry accepted! Deadline for donations is Thursday, the 24th. Thank you!
Health Fair at Clen-Moore
Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church (220 E. Clen-Moore Blvd., New Castle) will host a FREE Health Fair from Noon-2 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2014. The event will feature blood pressure screening, medical equipment demos, balance/fall risk assessment, ask the pharmacist, vision screenings, APPRISE medicare counseling, refreshments, giveaways, and much more.
Organist Wanted
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist. Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
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.
eLink News
This Week:
April 3– 10:00 AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
April 5- 9:00 AM PW Spring Gathering, Slippery Rock PC
Prayers
Rich Horn’s (Honorably Retired) daughter-in-law passed away unexpectedly last month in Texas. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Prayer Request from our mission co-workers in the Middle East
- For war to end in Syria and for rebuilding to begin!!!
- An invitation to participate on April 11 in a Day of Prayer led by Damascus Church Young Adults. They are calling it “Together for Peace in Syria by SMYT (Syrian Multimedia Youth Team)” (9pm their time). Supported also by Near East School of Theology students in Beirut (lighting candles in support + chapel service during the same day). They are asking as many as possible in the PCUSA to join with them on this day for prayer…prayer for an end to violence/war in Syria, prayer for Syria’s peace, prayer for a just and lasting peace for Syria’s future, prayer for the church and the church’s leaders to be sustained in their hope and perseverance, etc. AND, they are asking churches and individuals know that they are joining them in prayer by emailing the lead organizing or facbooking him @: Facebook: Milad E. Alkaed; Email: Millo-92@hotmail.com. If churches would be willing to send pictures or video of their time of prayer for Syria, the SMYT want to create collage’ to share via facebook in order to help build momentum for a prayer movement for peace in Syria…it would be FANTASTIC if churches from Shenango would participate!
Meet the Smith-Mathers
You are invited to meet Shelvis, Nancy, and Jordan Smith-Mather, mission co-workers to South Sudan on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church. All are welcome!
PW Spring Gathering
The PW Shenango Spring Gathering will be held Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 AM through lunch, at Slippery Rock PC, Ellwood City. Sue Mummert, moderator of PW in the Synod will speak on her mission experience in Appalachia. Contact Jane Braymer,mjb1@zoominternet.net for reservations, $6.00 for lunch.
ENGAGE: Mission Workshop
Join the Evangelism Committee and guest speaker Ray Jones on May 17th at Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church. Click here for more information and to register.
New Hymnal
There is a copy of the new Presbyterian Hymnal “Glory to God” in the Presbytery Resource Center. If you would like to preview it before ordering it for your church, just stop by.
News from the Churches
Rummage Sale
North Liberty Presbyterian Church will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 8 AM to 3 PM. Donations are being accepted…contact Steph Thompson at 724-748-4878 to make arrangements for drop-offs. Food will be available. Proceeds will benefit the NLPC Mission Team.
Flea Market
Northminster Presbyterian Church (2434 Wilmington Road, New Castle) will host a Flea Market on Saturday, April 26th from 9 AM – 2 PM. If you would like to donate, please bring your items in and place them in the fellowship hall, behind the curtains, on the stage. No clothing, televisions or large furniture! Jewelry accepted! Deadline for donations is Thursday, the 24th. Thank you!
Organist Wanted
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist. Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
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.
eLink News
This Week:
March 27 9:00 AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
April 1– 9:30 AM Council, Coolspring Presbyterian Church
Meet the Smith-Mathers
You are invited to meet Shelvis, Nancy, and Jordan Smith-Mather, mission co-workers to South Sudan on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church. All are welcome!
WMI Conference
Beyond the Stained Glass: The Church Sent Into The World will take place on April 4-5 at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. For more information, click here.
PW Spring Gathering
The PW Shenango Spring Gathering will be held Saturday, April 5th, 9:00 AM through lunch, at Slippery Rock PC, Ellwood City. Sue Mummert, moderator of PW in the Synod will speak on her mission experience in Appalachia. Contact Jane Braymer, mjb1@zoominternet.net for reservations, $6.00 for lunch.
ENGAGE: Mission Workshop
Join the Evangelism Committee and guest speaker Ray Jones on May 17th at Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church. Click here for more information and to register.
New Hymnal
There is a copy of the new Presbyterian Hymnal “Glory to God” in the Presbytery Resource Center. If you would like to preview it before ordering it for your church, just stop by.
News from the Churches
Cookie Sale
Presbyterian SeniorCare in New Wilmington will be having a cookie sale on April 11th from 9 AM to 3 PM. For more information, contact Sharyn McCaskey at 724-946-3408.
Rummage Sale
North Liberty Presbyterian Church will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 12th from 8 AM to 3 PM. Donations are being accepted..contact Steph Thompson at 724-748-4878 to make arrangements for drop-offs. Food will be available. Proceeds will benefit the NLPC Mission Team.
Flea Market
Northminster Presbyterian Church (2434 Wilmington Road, New Castle) will host a Flea Market on Saturday, April 26th from 9 AM – 2 PM. If you would like to donate, please bring your items in and place them in the fellowship hall, behind the curtains, on the stage. No clothing, televisions or large furniture! Jewelry accepted! Deadline for donations is Thursday, the 24th. Thank you!
Organist Wanted
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist. Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
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.
ENGAGE: Mission Workshop
When? Saturday, May 17, 2014, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Lunch provided!)
Where? Clen-Moore Presbyterian Church (220 Clen-Moore Blvd., New Castle)
Why? More and more we are discovering the key to an effective ministry is disciple making that leads to mission. Discipleship leads us to share faith and serve others in very authentic ways. In other words, our personal and corporate transformation leads to God’s mission of transformation in our neighborhoods and communities.
Register for this event (deadline is May 5th!)
eLink News
This Week:
March 18 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock PC
March 19 1:00 PM Christian Education Committee, Presbytery Office
March 20 8:00 AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
March 21 12:30 PM Preparation for Ministry, Presbytery Office
March 25 9:00 AM Steering Committee, Presbytery Office
2:00 PM Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
Meet the Smith-Mathers
You are invited to meet Shelvis, Nancy, and Jordan Smith-Mather, mission co-workers to South Sudan on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church. All are welcome!
WMI Conference
Beyond the Stained Glass: The Church Sent Into The World will take place on April 4-5 at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. For more information, click here.
Save the Date!
The Evangelism Committee will be hosting Ray Jones for another Engage: Mission workshop on Saturday, May 17th. More details will be posted in a special eLink later this week.
News from the Churches
Celebration Service at Bethlehem
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church (710 Carnegie Avenue, Sharon) will be holding a Celebration Service on March 23rd at 2:30 PM. There will not be a dinner following the service as had been announced at the Presbytery meeting.
Cookie Sale
Presbyterian SeniorCare in New Wilmington will be having a cookie sale on April 11th from 9 AM to 3 PM. For more information, contact Sharyn McCaskey at 724-946-3408.
Organist Wanted
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist. Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
Organ Available
There is a small organ available FREE. Contact Anne Dayton at 724-458-9245 for details.
eLink News
This Week:
March 13 10:00 AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
12:00 PM MCS Committee, New Wilmington PC
1:30 PM Sudan Team, New Wilmington PC
7:00 PM Evangelism Committee, Clen Moore PC
March 18 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock PC
Please note: The Christian Education Committee meeting has been postponed until next Wednesday, March 19th at 1:00 PM at the Presbytery Office.
***Due to the predicted winter storm, the office may be closed tomorrow. Please call ahead before visiting to make sure that someone is there. Staff can always be reached by email.***
Joys
Michael and Christine Spicuzza (Third, NC) welcomed a daughter, Josie Lorraine, early this morning.
Prayers
Please pray for the team of 31 people from New Wilmington Presbyterian, 1st Presbyterian Sharon, & Clen-Moore Presbyterian traveling to the Dominican Republic from March 11-18. This is a long-term partnership working in ministry with the church of Iglesia Evangelica of Sabanela de Yasica.
Don Stanley to Assist COM and CPM
Jim Mohr, moderator of Council, has asked that Presbytery be informed that Don Stanley (Pastor in Jamestown) and his session have agreed that he will be available 8 – 10 hours per week beginning March 1 to assist the Committee on Ministry and the Committee on Preparation for Ministry. Don’s service will help with the anticipated 3-month Executive Presbytery vacancy.
Meet the Smith-Mathers
You are invited to meet Shelvis, Nancy, and Jordan Smith-Mather, mission co-workers to South Sudan on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church. All are welcome!
Continuing Education Event at PTS
“Nurturing Your Spirit As You Serve In Ministry” will be presented on March 18, 2014 from 9 AM – 3 PM in the Knox Room, PTS. Keynote Speakers will be Andrew and Catherine Purvis…several workshops will be available. For more information, see http://www.pts.edu. If you are interested in carpooling to this event, contact Rev. Jim Mohr.
WMI Conference
Beyond the Stained Glass: The Church Sent Into The World will take place on April 4-5 at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. For more information, click here.
News from the Churches
Cookie Sale
Presbyterian SeniorCare in New Wilmington will be having a cookie sale on April 11th from 9 AM to 3 PM. For more information, contact Sharyn McCaskey at 724-946-3408.
Organist Wanted
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist. Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
Organ Available
There is a small organ available FREE. Contact Anne Dayton at 724-458-9245 for details.
eLink News
This Week:
March 6- 10:oo AM EP Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office
March 10-11 Pastor Retreat, Villa Maria Conference Center
Don Stanley to Assist COM and CPM
Jim Mohr, moderator of Council, has asked that Presbytery be informed that Don Stanley (Pastor in Jamestown) and his session have agreed that he will be available 8 – 10 hours per week beginning March 1 to assist the Committee on Ministry and the Committee on Preparation for Ministry. Don’s service will help with the anticipated 3-month Executive Presbytery vacancy.
Pulpit Supply
Bud Green is now mobile with his cane and available for preaching. You can reach him at 724-654-1513.
Income Tax Information from the Board of Pensions
The Board’s web resources for the current tax season, Tax Tips for Members and Churches – Tax Year 2013, is available now at Board University athttps://pensions.adobeconnect.com/_a701962636/taxtips2013. Other links are also found there.
Refund Available to Virtually Every Church
For the fourth and final year since the Small Employer Healthcare Tax Credit was offered in its current form to small tax-exempt employers – including churches with fewer than 25 full-time equivalent employees – the Board of Pensions is once again providing resources at http://www.pensions.org/AvailableResources/FeaturedArticles/Pages/Significant-Tax-Savings-Possible-for-Small-Employers-through-Healthcare-Tax-Credit.aspx to help PC(USA) churches and other employing organizations claim this credit.
Meet the Smith-Mathers
You are invited to meet Shelvis, Nancy, and Jordan Smith-Mather, mission co-workers to South Sudan on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 PM at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church. All are welcome!
Continuing Education Event at PTS
“Nurturing Your Spirit As You Serve In Ministry” will be presented on March 18, 2014 from 9 AM – 3 PM in the Knox Room, PTS. Keynote Speakers will be Andrew and Catherine Purvis…several workshops will be available. For more information, see http://www.pts.edu. If you are interested in carpooling to this event, contact Rev. Jim Mohr.
News from the Churches
Organist Wanted
New Wilmington Presbyterian Church is seeking a part-time organist. Interested parties should send a resume c/o Organ Committee, New Wilmington Presbyterian Church, 229 S. Market Street, New Wilmington, PA 16142.
Organ Available
There is a small organ available FREE. Contact Anne Dayton at 724-458-9245 for details.
The Presbytery of Shenango 