Please Pray for Ingrid Reneau

Ingrid will be having surgery on Monday in Oakland, CA (where her extended family lives).  She hopes for a quick recovery so that she can be back in Africa by mid-October.

Join the “Celebrate Sudan 2010” Choir

Jane Bartholomew of Unity Presbyterian Church will be directing a choir to sing an African inspired anthem at the “Celebrate Sudan 2010” event (East Main Presbyterian Church, Grove City, October 3rd, 7 PM).  She hopes many people from Shenango Presbytery churches will join her at Unity Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 26th at 7 PM to rehearse this anthem.  Unity is located on Rt. 318 between Mercer and West Middlesex.  You may call Jane with any questions at 724-981-2377.

Speaker Available

Intervarsity Mission Fellowship at Grove City College is hosting Mr. Richard Sharpe (http://www.omusa.org/resources/speakers/richard-sharp) from Operation Mobilization for the IFV Missions Conference.  Mr. Sharp is a dynamic speaker and is available to speak on Sunday morning or evening, September 26.  If you would like to use him that day, please contact Dr. Stan Keehlwetter at Grove City College, fskeehlwetter@gcc.edu.

News from the Presbytery Office

Upcoming Meetings:

□ September 9- 1:30 PM Evangelism, First, New Castle

□ September 14- 9:00 AM Continuing Covenant PMC Pastors, Beaver Butler Presbytery

□         September 17- 12:30 PM Preparation for Ministry, Presbytery Office

Pray for the World During Worship This Week

□        Darren and Elizabeth Kennedy are beginning their 12^th year teaching at Cairo Seminary.  Please remember them and their two sons, Calvin and Sammy who are in an Arabic-language elementary school.

Prayers

□ david bailey entered a hospice care facility in Charlottesville, VA over the weekend.

– Betty Lingle had chest pains over the weekend and was to have a heart catheterization in Butler this morning.

Calling All Teachers and Youth Leaders!

Saleem Ghubril will be the Keynote speaker at Pittsburgh Presbytery’s annual Teacher Training event on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Pittsburgh Seminary.  Saleem made a lot of fans at the New Wilmington Mission Conference and you will want to hear him again (or for the first time).  In addition, you can choose among 12 workshops that will inform and inspire you as the school year begins.  The fee is $20 which includes lunch.  Our Presbytery’s Christian Education committee has approved paying scholarships for those who need them.  To register, call Barb Grogan at 412-924-1345 or email her at bgrogan@pts.edu.  If you need more information, call Margaret Trautman in the Presbytery office M-W mornings.

Celebrate Sudan 2010

The Sudan Partnership team is excited to announce the first annual, “Celebrate Sudan” event. It will take place on the evening of World Communion Sunday, October 3^rd, 7PM at East Main Presbyterian Church. The purpose of this event will be to celebrate our partnership with the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church (SPEC) and to raise funds for two special projects that will go beyond our regular giving to the partnership.  These projects have been chosen with input from SPEC’s leadership.  The first project involves helping the Salaama congregation in Khartoum build 2 kindergarten classrooms and to construct a wall that is needed to keep others from encroaching on their property rights.  The Salaama church building was constructed in January, 2006 with funds raised by our presbytery.  A team from Shenango helped with the actual construction of the building.  The second project is directed at raising much needed funds for Nile Theological College.  NTC does an excellent job in training SPEC pastors and church leaders and the partnership committee feels it important this year to supplement Shenango’s normal giving to NTC.

News from the Churches

Available

East Main Presbyterian Church in Grove City has many student desks available for $15 each.  They also have, free to any church in the Presbytery, two cassette duplicators, a laser printer, many copies of “Hymns for the Family of God,” Book of Confessions, Purpose Driven Life and Purpose Driven Church, and miscellaneous songbooks and Bibles.  Call the church office for more information 724-458-8270.

In Search Of…

Mount Jackson Presbyterian Church is in search of a choir director and/or organist.  Will be expected to play for Sunday services and special services.  Will discuss salary and hours at interview.  Send resume to Mount Jackson Presbyterian Church; 129 Mount Air Road, New Castle, PA  16102.

News from the Presbytery Office

Upcoming Meetings:

□ August 31^st – 9:00 AM Steering Team, Presbytery Office*

□         September 6- OFFICE CLOSED, Labor Day

□         September 7- 9:00 AM Council, First, New Castle

□         September 9- 1:30 PM Evangelism, First, New Castle

Pray for the World During Worship This Week

□        Debbie Blane is our Presbyterian missionary at Nile Theological College in Khartoum, Sudan.  You can read a recent newsletter here.

Prayers

□ david bailey is back in the hospital for observation following some swelling in his legs.  He is extremely weak, unable to walk, has little use/control of his left hand, is distraught, and discouraged.  His wife is considering options for home healthcare.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Register Now for the Fall 2010 Pastor Retreat!

October 4-5 at Villa Maria Conference Center
with Rev. Paul Detterman, Executive Director of Presbyterians for Renewal (PFR)

We’re on a tight timeline with the Villa for registrations- so we really need to hear from you by this Friday, September 3^rd if you are planning to attend the retreat.  Call the Presbytery Office at 724-528-1610 or email Autumn at office@shenango.org.  Registration costs remain the same at $40 to commute and $75 to stay overnight.  Topics for the sessions include: “Bringing Life Back into Worship” (intentional double meaning), “Bringing Worship Back into Life”, “Re-discovering the Psalms” (through Image and Sound), “Remembering the End Game”, and “Response to the 219^th General Assembly”.

From the Ancient Church
In September, the Ancient Christian Faith Initiative (www.ancientchristianfaith.org) will be offering its fall seminar: “The Early Church in Devotion to Scripture.”  The seminar will last eight weeks, from September 20 through November 8.  The seminar will focus on the power and beauty with which the Early Church read and taught the Scriptures.  We expect it to equip people with a greater reverence for the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles.  As before, seminars will be offered Monday nights in Pittsburgh and online.  For more information on the seminary, you can go here: http://www.ancientchristianfaith.org/seminars.

Register for the Fall Equipping Pastors Event

The deadline for registrations is fast approaching for the 3^rd Equipping Pastors Training Event at Camp Crestfield in Slippery Rock.  The event will take place on September 9-10, 2010 and will focus on Missional Stewardship, providing a wealth of guidance for our daily struggle relating to money.  Reservations must be in the Beaver-Butler Presbytery Office by this Friday, September 3^rd.  Call 724-452-7515.

Pastor Fellowship

Several Lawrence County pastors meet for breakfast at EatnPark in New Castle on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each month at 8:00 AM (starting this week).  You are welcome!

Adult Children to Age 26 Will Be Covered Under the Board of Pensions Medical Plan

If you are a Medical Plan member you will receive an enrollment application.  The enrollment period will run through October 30, 2010.  If you have not received the letter by September 30, 2010, you may call the Board to request a copy.  If you have questions about this healthcare reform provision or the Board’s Adult Child Enrollment process, please call Member Services at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM EST.

Calling All Teachers and Youth Leaders!

Saleem Ghubril will be the Keynote speaker at Pittsburgh Presbytery’s annual Teacher Training event on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Pittsburgh Seminary.  Saleem made a lot of fans at the New Wilmington Mission Conference and you will want to hear him again (or for the first time).  In addition, you can choose among 12 workshops that will inform and inspire you as the school year begins.  The fee is $20 which includes lunch.  Our Presbytery’s Christian Education committee has approved paying scholarships for those who need them.  To register, call Barb Grogan at 412-924-1345 or email her at bgrogan@pts.edu.  If you need more information, call Margaret Trautman in the Presbytery office M-W mornings.

Ken Bailey Speaking at Princeton Seminary

Ken Bailey will deliver a series of lectures at Princeton, October 25-29 as part of the annual alumni/as reunion.  His lectures will be based on his soon to be published commentary on 1 Corinthians.  Register early!  Additional information available athttp://www.ptsem.edu.

Celebrate Sudan 2010

The Sudan Partnership team is excited to announce the first annual, “Celebrate Sudan” event. It will take place on the evening of World Communion Sunday, October 3^rd, 7PM at East Main Presbyterian Church. The purpose of this event will be to celebrate our partnership with the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church (SPEC) and to raise funds for two special projects that will go beyond our regular giving to the partnership.  These projects have been chosen with input from SPEC’s leadership.  The first project involves helping the Salaama congregation in Khartoum build 2 kindergarten classrooms and to construct a wall that is needed to keep others from encroaching on their property rights.  The Salaama church building was constructed in January, 2006 with funds raised by our presbytery.  A team from Shenango helped with the actual construction of the building.  The second project is directed at raising much needed funds for Nile Theological College.  NTC does an excellent job in training SPEC pastors and church leaders and the partnership committee feels it important this year to supplement Shenango’s normal giving to NTC.

More information is available on the Presbytery website, and an informational mailing will go out to each church later this week.

News from the Churches

Ministry Ideas Needed

The Deacons at North Liberty Presbyterian Church are interested in starting a widows/widowers and caregivers ministry.  If your church currently offers this type of ministry, or you have some ideas to share, please contact Beth Black atmrsbethblack@yahoo.com.

Available

East Main Presbyterian Church in Grove City has many student desks available for $15 each.  They also have, free to any church in the Presbytery, two cassette duplicators, a laser printer, many copies of “Hymns for the Family of God,” Book of Confessions, Purpose Driven Life and Purpose Driven Church, and miscellaneous songbooks and Bibles.  Call t

Register for the Fall 2010 Pastor Retreat!

October 4-5 at Villa Maria Conference Center
with Rev. Paul Detterman, Executive Director of Presbyterians for Renewal (PFR)

We’re on a tight timeline with the Villa for registrations- so we really need to hear from you by this Friday if you are planning to attend the retreat.  Call the Presbytery Office at 724-528-1610 or email Autumn at office@shenango.org.  Registration costs remain the same at $40 to commute and $75 to stay overnight.

“Celebrate Sudan 2010” Event

The Sudan Partnership team is excited to announce the first annual, “Celebrate Sudan” event. It will take place on the evening of World Communion Sunday, October 3^rd, 7PM at East Main Presbyterian Church. The purpose of this event will be to celebrate our partnership with the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church (SPEC) and to raise funds for two special projects that will go beyond our regular giving to the partnership.  These projects have been chosen with input from SPEC’s leadership.  The first project involves helping the Salaama congregation in Khartoum build 2 kindergarten classrooms and to construct a wall that is needed to keep others from encroaching on their property rights.  The Salaama church building was constructed in January, 2006 with funds raised by our presbytery.  A team from Shenango helped with the actual construction of the building.  The second project is directed at raising much needed funds for Nile Theological College.  NTC does an excellent job in training SPEC pastors and church leaders and the partnership committee feels it important this year to supplement Shenango’s normal giving to NTC.

Shenango churches are encouraged to use the month before this event to gather funds to support these projects.  We are encouraging churches, in particular, to take up an offering for this year’s “Celebrate Sudan’ projects during the morning worship services on World Communion Sunday, October 3^rd.  Then, that night, all the churches will gather at East Main church to celebrate our partnership with our Sudanese brothers and sisters and to gather together the gifts from the churches.  An exciting event is being planned, including music performed by a combined choir from all our churches and led by Jane Bartholomew, greetings from Ismail Kanani, the General Secretary of SPEC, presentations that hi-light the exciting things that are happening though SPEC and our partnership with them, the announcement of the total amount collected for the projects, and authentic Sudanese food.  It’s going to be a great time and everyone from our churches is invited.  Let your congregation know about it now!

Information and promotional materials about “Celebrate Sudan 2010” will be sent in the next week to our churches’ pastors, clerks and missionary committee chairpersons.

News from the Presbytery Office

Upcoming Meetings:

□ August 26^th – 1:00 PM PMC Coaches meeting, Beaver Butler Presbytery Office
– 3:00 PM Mission, Communication, and Stewardship, New Wilmington Church
– 3:30 PM Nominating Committee, Presbytery Office*

□         August 30^th – 4:00 PM Leadership Development Team, Presbytery Office*

□         August 31^st – 9:00 AM Steering Team, Presbytery Office*

* Location may change at the last minute if the water company begins construction.

Pray for the World During Worship This Week

□         Please remember Nancy McGaughey who trains medical workers for ACROSS (a Sudanese Christian development organization) in the south Sudan.

Prayers

□ david bailey had surgery last week, but no infection was discovered.  He is home and doing well.

“Perspectives on the World Christian Movement”

More than 40 participated in the Perspectives course http://www.perspectives.org/site/pp.aspx?c=eqLLI0OFKrF&b=2806295 at Pittsburgh Seminary last week.  Andrew Jillson, David Hunt and Jim Mohr are part of this intensive course.

Some Insurance Questions to Consider

Some of our churces (and the Presbytery) have their insurance with Church Mutual http://www.churchmutual.com.  Whether or not your church is insured by Church Mutual, you may want to check their website for issues like Employee Practices Liability, a Sexual Misconduct Policy, etc.

For Those Who Work With Youth

Kenda Creasy Dean of Princeton Seminary has an excellent article “Faith, nice and easy: The almost-Christian formation of Teens” athttp://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id+8654.

From the Ancient Church
In September, the Ancient Christian Faith Initiative (www.ancientchristianfaith.org) will be offering its fall seminar: “The Early Church in Devotion to Scripture.”  The seminar will last eight weeks, from September 20 through November 8.  The seminar will focus on the power and beauty with which the Early Church read and taught the Scriptures.  We expect it to equip people with a greater reverence for the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles.  As before, seminars will be offered Monday nights in Pittsburgh and online.  For more information on the seminary, you can go here: http://www.ancientchristianfaith.org/seminars.

Adult Children to Age 26 Will Be Covered Under the Board of Pensions Medical Plan

If you are a Medical Plan member you will receive an enrollment application.  The enrollment period will run through October 30, 2010.  If you have not received the letter by September 30, 2010, you may call the Board to request a copy.  If you have questions about this healthcare reform provision or the Board’s Adult Child Enrollment process, please call Member Services at 800-773-7752 (800-PRESPLAN) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM EST.

Pittsburgh Teacher Training Annual Event to Feature Saleem Ghubril

Teachers, educators, and anyone who heard about how great Saleem Ghubril was at the New Wilmington Mission Conference have a chance to hear him as the Keynote Speaker at the September 25^th event at Pittsburgh Seminary. His topic will be “Teaching for Living: Experiencing Faith Beyond Sunday Mornings. In addition, he will lead a workshop, “Teaching for Living: Drilling Deeper.” If you want to know more, call Margaret Trautman at the Presbytery office.

Maggie Cuff – Young Adult Volunteer in India

Maggie Cuff is from the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church and she is a Young Adult Volunteer with the PC(USA) this year in India.  You can follow her through this blog: http://maggiecuffyourhandsinindia.blogspot.com.

Ken Bailey Speaking at Princeton Seminary

Ken Bailey will deliver a series of lectures at Princeton, October 25-29 as part of the annual alumni/as reunion.  His lectures will be based on his soon to be published commentary on 1 Corinthians.  Register early!  Additional information available at http://www.ptsem.edu.

News from the Churches

Ministry Ideas Needed

The Deacons at North Liberty Presbyterian Church are interested in starting a widows/widowers and caregivers ministry.  If your church currently offers this type of ministry, or you have some ideas to share, please contact Beth Black at mrsbethblack@yahoo.com.

Wanted: Sunday School Teacher

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City is looking for a teacher for a small group of children (ages 4-10).  Worship begins at 10 AM.  Sunday School is 10:30-11:15.  Compensation is $35-$50 per week.  Qualifications include prior experience working with children and a desire to learn and grow in faith.  Lesson plans are provided.  Clearances are a must.  For more information and to apply for the position, please contact Pastor Julia Williamson at 724-752-8892.

News from the Presbytery Office

Upcoming Meetings:

□ August 17, 2010 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock, NW

□ August 18, 2010 1:00 PM Christian Education Committee, New Wilmington

□ August 19, 2010 1:00 PM Sudan Team, New Wilmington

□ August 21, 2010 6:00 PM Retired Ministers & Missionaries Picnic, the Dawson’s

Prayers

□ david bailey will be going to Duke tomorrow for possible surgery.  The doctors believe he has an infection at the site of his previous surgery.

Keys Still Missing

The extra keys for the Presbytery office are missing.  If you borrowed a key for a meeting, please return it to the office as soon as possible.  One key has a blue and yellow “Sudan bead” lizard keychain, and the other has a black and white “Sudan bead” lizard keychain.

Some Insurance Questions to Consider

Some of our churces (and the Presbytery) have their insurance with Church Mutual http://www.churchmutual.com.  Whether or not your church is insured by Church Mutual, you may want to check their website for issues like Employee Practices Liability, a Sexual Misconduct Policy, etc.

For Those Who Work With Youth

Kenda Creasy Dean of Princeton Seminary has an excellent article “Faith, nice and easy: The almost-Christian formation of Teens” at http://www.christiancentury.org/article.lasso?id+8654.

From the Ancient Church
In September, the Ancient Christian Faith Initiative (www.ancientchristianfaith.org) will be offering its fall seminar: “The Early Church in Devotion to Scripture.”  The seminar will last eight weeks, from September 20 through November 8.  The seminar will focus on the power and beauty with which the Early Church read and taught the Scriptures.  We expect it to equip people with a greater reverence for the patriarchs, prophets, and apostles.  As before, seminars will be offered Monday nights in Pittsburgh and online.  For more information on the seminary, you can go here: http://www.ancientchristianfaith.org/seminars.

Unique Opportunity to Reach Out to International Students

You are invited to donate furniture and household goods to new International students arriving into the Pittsubrgh Area during Pittsburgh Region International Student Ministries Annual Garage Giveaway on August 21, 2010 from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.  Needed are apartment sized furniture and household items such as small chairs, desks, beds, tables, appliances, etc.  Also needed are pickup trucks or vans with drivers to transport furniture to students’ apartments.    Please contact the PRISM office for details, 412-683-0342, office@prismpgh.org.

Pittsburgh Teacher Training Annual Event to Feature Saleem Ghubril

Teachers, educators, and anyone who heard about how great Saleem Ghubril was at the New Wilmington Mission Conference have a chance to hear him as the Keynote Speaker at the September 25^th event at Pittsburgh Seminary. His topic will be “Teaching for Living: Experiencing Faith Beyond Sunday Mornings. In addition, he will lead a workshop, “Teaching for Living: Drilling Deeper.” If you want to know more, call Margaret Trautman at the Presbytery office.

Two Board of Pensions Seminars Offered at Westminster College

□         Growing Into Tomorrow…Today – an holistic retirement planning education seminar will be offered September 20-21.  Registrations must be received by August 20^th.

□         Render Unto Caesar – a clergy tax and terms of call seminar will be offered on September 22.  Registrations must be received by August 20^th.

□         Free, secure online registrations for both seminars may be completed athttp://www.pensions.org.

It’s Time for the Semi-Annual Volunteer Work Days at Your Presbyterian Camps!

□ Westminster Highlands is hosting its Work Day on Saturday, August 28 beginning at 9 AM and lasting until the final volunteer leaves for the day.

□ Camp Lambec’s Work Day is set for Saturday, September 18 from 9 AM until everyone leaves the campsite.

All skill levels are welcome as are all ages to help the camps get ready for the fall and winter seasons.  As always, a list of jobs needing done at each site will be posted and volunteers can choose the specific project or projects they want to tackle that day.  Jobs needing done may include trail clearing, wood cutting, weeding/weed eating around flowerbeds or buildings and/or general clean-up at the sites.  Workers are welcome for one hour or all day!  CAPNWP is grateful for any time and toil you can give to helping maintain YOUR Presbyterian camps!

News from the Churches

Wanted: Sunday School Teacher

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City is looking for a teacher for a small group of children (ages 4-10).  Worship begins at 10 AM.  Sunday School is 10:30-11:15.  Compensation is $35-$50 per week.  Qualifications include prior experience working with children and a desire to learn and grow in faith.  Lesson plans are provided.  Clearances are a must.  For more information and to apply for the position, please contact Pastor Julia Williamson at 724-752-8892.

News from the Presbytery Office

Upcoming Meetings:

□ August 12, 2010, 1:30 PM Evangelism Committee, 1^st New Castle

□ August 17, 2010 7:00 PM Committee on Ministry, Neshannock, NW

□ August 18, 2010 1:00 PM Christian Education Committee, New Wilmington

□ August 19, 2010 1:00 PM Sudan Team, New Wilmington

□         August 21, 2010 6:00 PM Retired Ministers & Missionaries Picnic, the Dawson’s

Pray for the World During Worship This Week

Ingrid Reneau – give thanks for her recent visit, praying for safe travel as she returns to her work teaching teachers in the south Sudan.

Christian Aid Tragedy in Afghanistan

Dan Terry, who had worked with International Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for 40 years, was among the 10 aid workers killed there last week.  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/10/world/asia/10afghan.html?_r=1&ref=world His daughter, Anneli TerryNelson is the wife of Chris TerryNelson who has been the Pastoral Intern at the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church for the past year.  Please pray for Anneli and Chris, and Anneli’s mother while they are in Kabul for the funeral and as they prepare for Chris’ first call as pastor of a church in Tennessee.

Keys Missing

The extra keys for the Presbytery office are missing.  If you borrowed a key for a meeting, please return it to the office as soon as possible.  One key has a blue and yellow “Sudan bead” lizard keychain, and the other has a black and white “Sudan bead” lizard keychain.

Amy Grant is Coming to Westminster College!

Amy Grant will be performing on Saturday, October 16^th as part of Westminster College’s Celebrity Series.  Special Group Rates are available.  Seehttp://www.westminster.edu/celebrity for more information.

Pittsburgh Teacher Training Annual Event to Feature Saleem Ghubril

Teachers, educators, and anyone who heard about how great Saleem Ghubril was at the New Wilmington Mission Conference have a chance to hear him as the Keynote Speaker at the September 25^th event at Pittsburgh Seminary. His topic will be “Teaching for Living: Experiencing Faith Beyond Sunday Mornings. In addition, he will lead a workshop, “Teaching for Living: Drilling Deeper.” If you want to know more, call Margaret Trautman at the Presbytery office.

Two Board of Pensions Seminars Offered at Westminster College

□         Growing Into Tomorrow…Today – an holistic retirement planning education seminar will be offered September 20-21.  Registrations must be received by August 20^th.

□         Render Unto Caesar – a clergy tax and terms of call seminar will be offered on September 22.  Registrations must be received by August 20^th.

□         Free, secure online registrations for both seminars may be completed athttp://www.pensions.org.

It’s Time for the Semi-Annual Volunteer Work Days at Your Presbyterian Camps!

□ Westminster Highlands is hosting its Work Day on Saturday, August 28 beginning at 9 AM and lasting until the final volunteer leaves for the day.

□ Camp Lambec’s Work Day is set for Saturday, September 18 from 9 AM until everyone leaves the campsite.

All skill levels are welcome as are all ages to help the camps get ready for the fall and winter seasons.  As always, a list of jobs needing done at each site will be posted and volunteers can choose the specific project or projects they want to tackle that day.  Jobs needing done may include trail clearing, wood cutting, weeding/weed eating around flowerbeds or buildings and/or general clean-up at the sites.  Workers are welcome for one hour or all day!  CAPNWP is grateful for any time and toil you can give to helping maintain YOUR Presbyterian camps!

News from the Churches

Wanted: Sunday School Teacher

Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church in Ellwood City is looking for a teacher for a small group of children (ages 4-10).  Worship begins at 10 AM.  Sunday School is 10:30-11:15.  Compensation is $35-$50 per week.  Qualifications include prior experience working with children and a desire to learn and grow in faith.  Lesson plans are provided.  Clearances are a must.  For more information and to apply for the position, please contact Pastor Julia Williamson at 724-752-8892.

Items for Sale

For Sale: Two tan Modern Fold divider curtains.  Like new condition.  Used at Westfield Church to divide Sunday School rooms.  Dimensions: 8’6” tall, spans 20 feet.  Best offer accepted.  Shipping/pick-up/delivery to be discussed.  Pictures available upon request.  For inquiries, please ask for Dave at 724-971-8384.

Secretary Wanted
Calvin Presbyterian is currently searching for a part-time SECRETARY.  The position is 15 hours per week.  Computer skills are necessary. Please send resume to Personnel Committee, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 615 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

News from the Presbytery Office

Prayers

□ Rev. Bill Doyle (former pastor at Moravia) is having a heart cath next week to check for a possible “narrowing” found during his last stress test.

Ingrid Reneau visiting before returning to the Sudan

Ingrid will be in our area briefly next week.  There will be a reception and informal conversation with her on Friday, August 6 at 7:00 pm on the patio at Shenango SeniorCare in New Wilmington.  All are invited to spend some time with Ingrid.

Amy Grant is Coming to Westminster College!

Amy Grant will be performing on Saturday, October 16^th as part of Westminster College’s Celebrity Series.  Special Group Rates are available.  See http://www.westminster.edu/celebrity for more information.

Two Board of Pensions Seminars Offered at Westminster College

□         Growing Into Tomorrow…Today – an holistic retirement planning education seminar will be offered September 20-21.  Registrations must be received by August 20^th.

□         Render Unto Caesar – a clergy tax and terms of call seminar will be offered on September 22.  Registrations must be received by August 20^th.

□         Free, secure online registrations for both seminars may be completed at http://www.pensions.org.

News from the Churches

Items for Sale

For Sale: Two tan Modern Fold divider curtains.  Like new condition.  Used at Westfield Church to divide Sunday School rooms.  Dimensions: 8’6” tall, spans 20 feet.  Best offer accepted.  Shipping/pick-up/delivery to be discussed.  Pictures available upon request.  For inquiries, please ask for Dave at 724-971-8384.

Secretary Wanted
Calvin Presbyterian is currently searching for a part-time SECRETARY.  The position is 15 hours per week.  Computer skills are necessary. Please send resume to Personnel Committee, Calvin Presbyterian Church, 615 Crescent Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117.

Ingrid Reneau visiting before returning to the Sudan

Ingrid will be in our area briefly next week.  There will be a reception and informal conversation with her on Friday, August 6 at 7:00 pm at Shenango SeniorCare in New Wilmington.  All are invited to spend some time with Ingrid.