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August 31, 2016
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A Partnership of Prayer 20162017
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Youth
DAILY READINGS
WEDNESDAY,August 31, 2016
Visit thePresbyterian MissionAgency Website and view their Daily DevotionsPage.
1 Come, bless the
LORD, all you
servants of the
LORD, who stand
by night in the
house of the
LORD!
2 Lift up your
hands to the holy
place, and bless
the LORD.
3 May the LORD,
maker of heaven
and earth, bless
For a hard copy of the Partnership of Prayer,please contact Michelle Jones at the presbyteryoffice.
Reverend Bill Stark19362016
Please join us as we offer our sympathy and lift up inprayer, Rev. Catherine StarkCorn, and family, as theycelebrate the life of her father, Rev. William (Bill) Stark. Many of you will remember Rev. Bill Stark, because heserved at Covenant Presbyterian Church, in KansasCity.The following was taken from Rev. Bill Stark'sobituary:"William McDermott Stark Jr. was born in St. Louis,MO, March 17, 1936, and died August 24,2016 at homein Santa Fe, NM, with his daughters at his side. Hedied after a swift decline from metastatic cancer. He issurvived by daughters Marg of Coronado, CA;Catherine of Kansas City, MO; sonsinlaw Duke andBrian; grandsons Patrick, Liam, Taylor, and Spencer;
you from Zion.
Psalm 134
as well as sister Jenny Womble of New Port Richey,FLA." For the complete obituary continue reading.Condolences may be sent to Rev. Catherine StarkCornand family at 3331 Harrison, Kansas City, Missouri64109.
September 2016 Stated Meeting forHeartland PresbyteryThe online registration is now open for theupcoming stated meeting of the presbytery.
Some highlights for the upcoming meeting:
*Hear from the General Assembly Delegates
*Hear from the Triennium Delegates
*Preorder your NEW Book of Confessions $9.00 you/your congregationwill benefit from the bulk order pricing AND save on shipping (regularly$10/book + 10% shipping)
Online registration is open until September 7th you may register yourattendance OR excused absence.
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We hope you are able to attend!
BOOK OF CONFESSIONS 2016 PREORDERS "The first part of the church's Constitution is contained in theBook of Confessions. Includes the text of twelve confessionaldocuments, including the Confession of Belhar, which are
significant and instructive to both the individual and corporate
significant and instructive to both the individual and corporatelife and faith of Presbyterians." store.pcusa.org
Order through Heartland Presbytery to take advantage of thediscounted rate of $9.00 each book.
Follow the link for additional information AND to submit your order:
Book of Confessions Order Form
OASIS 2016October 23rd October 25th
Follow the registration link for all you need to know about this year's annual OASIS conference.
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Climate & Energy ForumSeptember 26th, 6:30pm8:00pm
Earthkeepers of Heartland Presbytery invites you to attend aforum:
State of the State: Climate & Energy in Missouri, on September26th, at Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri.There is an exceptional panel of participants plus Brian Ellison,who is serving as moderator. We do hope you can come! Notethat we have adjusted the time to help accommodate thescheduled presidential debates.
LINK TO MORE INFORMATION
from Diane Waddell, Moderator of Earthkeepers of HeartlandPresbytery
To: Clerks of SessionFrom: Church Order and Listening Division If you were unable to attend a minute reading session last spring, there will bean opportunity to bring your session minutes to the September Presbyterymeeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday, September 17, at VillagePresbyterian Church. We will meet during lunch to read the minutes in a roomadjacent to the dining area. (continue reading...)
Heartland Presbytery Youth Event:
"Share the Light"
Sedalia, Missouri
For the young and young at heart an overnight and a dayfull of mission and serving! Watch the HeartlandConnection for more details!
October 1415, 2016 Check out this VIDEO
From the Guatemala Partnership Committee:
January 2017 Mission Trip in Celebration of the 20+ year
Heartland/Guatemala PartnershipRegistration Deadline!Sept 1, 2016
Registration forms and information availableon the Guatemala Partnership Page ofHeartland Presbytery http://heartlandpby.org/for If you need moreinformation contact: Jo Randolph, ModeratorHeartland Presbytery Guatemala Partnership([email protected])
FUNDS NEEDED TO CONTINUE THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: 35 MayaQuiché are taking classes this year at various levels of seminary and secular edstudies, thanks to Heartland scholarships. In order to continue this valuableprogram in the upcoming years, a minimum of $10,000 is needed each year. Costs vary somewhat depending on the level of study, but the typical (and mostexpensive) annual scholarship is $400. Will your church provide funding for 1,5, or 10 scholarships for next year? For more info, please contact Jo Randolph,committee moderator, [email protected], or Ky Weekley, formermoderator, [email protected].
RETIREMENT LUNCHEON
Thursday, September 15, 2016Noon
Aberdeen Village17500 W. 119th Street
Olathe, Kansas
RSVP Jessie at the presbytery office 8169241730 or [email protected]
For congregations that are interested...
Online registration is open now - just goto http://www.crophungerwalk.org/kansascitymo to get started.
This year's walk - if you haven't already heard - will be on Sunday, October 9th!We've been working hard to take some of the feedback we got from last year's walkand make this one - our 35th in Kansas City - a great one.THANK YOUfor all the waysyou work with us and make this walk one of the top in the nation!
Central United Methodist Church5144 Oak StreetKansas City, MO 64112
UPDATES....
Mark Your Calendars for the 20162017 Presbytery Meetings
*Please note that hosts for 2017 are still needed.
Saturday, September 17, 2016Village, Prairie Village, KS
Tuesday, November 15, 2016First, Lee's Summit, MO
Saturday, February 25, 2017Grace Covenant, Overland Park, KS
Tuesday, April 25, 2017Need Host*
Saturday, June 10, 2017First, Atchison, KS
Tuesday, September 19, 2017Need Host*
Saturday, November 18, 2017First, Liberty, MO
The following are the approved 2017 Council Meeting dates
Monday, January 30, 2017
Monday, March 27, 2017
Monday, May 15, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Monday, October 16, 2017
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In Our Member Congregations
Understanding Islam and Culture
Presentation by Shakil HaiderFollowed by time of questions and answers
2:00pm Sunday September 11, 2016
Shawnee Presbyterian Church6837 Nieman
Shawnee, KS 66203
MORE INFORMATION(submitted by Rev. Craig Gibson)
First Presbyterian Church, Independence
If you plan to attend SantaCaliGon in Independence during Labor Dayweekend, you are cordially invited to park
your car in one of First Presbyterian,Independence, lots, just a block from thefestivities at the intersection of WestLexington and North Pleasant Street. Allproceeds support youth programs of thechurch. SantaCaliGon is the celebrationof the city's connection with the Santa Fe,Oregon, and California trails and Lexington
is one of the routes from Independence to Santa Fe, California, andOregon.
(submitted by Nancy Ehrlich)
(submitted by Charla Blankenship)
Free Hymnals1Southminster Presbyterian Church has 215 copies of the bluePresbyterian Hymnal available at no cost for any worshippingcommunity who would like them. They are boxed up and ready togo! Please contact Lynn Tolson at Southminster 9134323505.
PRESBYTERIAN BOOT CAMPTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
9:00AM3:30PM
First Presbyterian Church of Manhattan,Kansas is sponsoring a oneday "Presbyterian BootCamp" on Thursday, September 15 from 9:00 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the seminar is to helprenew and reenergize ministries in the local
Presbyterian church. Dynamic speakers will highlight the day:
*John Currie, Director of Athletics, Kansas State University Topic: "A Mindsetfor Growth"
*Tom Are Jr.Senior Pastor, Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village,KansasTopic: "How to Preach in a New Day"
*Crystal Kirgiss, Author and National Trainer for Youth Specialties, Indianapolis,IndianaTopic: "Rockin' Youth Meetings"
*Liz Tash, Director of Hospitality, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, Atlanta,GeorgiaTopic: "Creating a Culture of Invitation" (Becoming an InvitationalChurch)
Register online at www.firstpresmanhattan.com, or call 7855370518 Cost:$20.00 (includes continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and lunch) "Boot Camp" is open to all Presbyterian pastors and lay people & features oneof Heartland's own, Rev. Tom Are.
(submitted by Rev. Cam McConnell, Sr. Pastor, First Presbyterian, Manhattan)
Job Openings
Director of Christian Education First Presbyterian Church ofIndependence, MO, is seeking a fulltime (40 hours/week) Director ofChristian Education to plan and coordinate ministry programs that educateand nurture children, youth, and adults as faithful followers of the TriuneGod. The successful candidate will be an integral member of our ministryteam as we enter a new season of collaboration and mutual celebrationthrough worship, education, and mission outreach. The primary focus willbe children's and youth ministry. Previous experience (or formaleducation) in a paid Christian Education position required. With the rightcandidate, the church is open to an ordainable position, but ordination is notrequired. Please email your résumé or PIF, a cover letter and salaryrequirements to [email protected]. Full position description availableat www.fpcindep.org. Or you may click HERE for a description.
Reminders and Other Links
Order the 20162017 Presbyterian Planning Calendar at a reduced rate.
The 20162017 Presbyterian Planning Calendar is an invaluable resource for the wholechurch that offers numerous useful features that keep you in touch with the church andits ongoing life and work. Calendar pages begin with June 2017 and end with December2017.
Monthly calendar pages from June 2016 through December 2017
Lectionary for the Lord's Day and specialliturgical days Colors for the liturgical seasons Liturgical days, programmatic emphases, andsecular holidays Monthly planning suggestions and resources Synod and presbytery directories GA staff directories Foldout synod/presbytery and world maps incolor Userfriendly sizeeasily fits into a binder
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2015-2017 Book of Order
The presbytery office has ordered in an additional shipment ofthe current Book of Order. If you'd like to place an order, pleasefill out the order form and email it to Michelle Jones at [email protected]
Book of Order Form
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Per Capita for the Year 2016
Per capita was approved at the stated meeting of the presbytery on September22nd. The total per member is $39.52, and it is broken down as follows:
$29.68 to Heartland Presbytery
$2.72 to the Synod of MidAmerica
$7.12 to the General Assembly, PC (USA)
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