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September 9 2015

Daily Readings for WednesdaySeptember 9 2015

Morning Psalms 891shy18 1471shy11First Reading 1 Kings 171shy24Second Reading Philippians 21shy11Gospel Reading Matthew 21shy12Evening Psalms 1 33

4Let each of you look notto your own interests butto the interests ofothers 5Let the samemind be in you that was inChrist Jesus

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The family and friends of Rev Katherine Laine who went on to Godseternal rest Rev Laine was an honorably retired member of HeartlandPresbytery and made her residence in Lees Summit Missouri Services arepending(submitted by Rev Michael McCall)

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What Would It Take to Change the World Part III

Presbyterian World Mission co-workers Sandi and Brian Thompson-Royer shared this story

Even though Filomena Mejiacutea had only a second-grade education shebegan her trek toward pastoral ministry 10 years ago This year shereached her goal becoming one of only seven women ordained aspastors in the National Presbyterian Church of Guatemala Hers is astory of multifaceted ministry gifts a gritty pursuit of Gods call andthe inspired empowerment of partnership mission

To continue reading follow the link to the Presbyterian MissionAgency

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As the presbytery office prepares to move this fall the Church Resource Centerhas a small amount of curriculum and books available for free Please contactthe presbytery office to come peruse and select material

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Regarding the Office of Stated Clerk

Heartland Presbyterys Manual of Administrative Operations provides a three year term for the office of stated clerk Our current clerk is in herthird year of service Consistent with our Manual an ad hoc committee for the stated clerk has been formed to present a name to the Nominating Committee in October Our current clerk Sally Hinchman iseligible for reelection The Manual anticipates that even when there is novacancy the ad hoc committee will be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit Teaching and Ruling Elders interested in serving should submit a PIF or resume to Heartland Presbyterys Ad Hoc Committee on Stated Clerk at 3210 or secretary heartlandpbyorg

(submitted by Charles Spencer)

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STATED MEETINGTuesday September 22 2015At Second Presbyterian ChurchKansas City Missouri

REGISTER ONLINE HERE

Online registration closes on 9162015

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Presbytery Meeting Lunch Opportunities FromChurch Order amp Listening

Minute Reading Opportunity for Clerks of Session

If you were unable to attend a minute reading session last spring anotheropportunity is available to you Church Order and Listening will be hosting aminute reading session over the lunch hour at the next Presbytery meeting onTuesday September 22 at Second Presbyterian Church If you would like totake advantage of this opportunity please let the Presbytery Office know so that adequate space will be available

Lunch and Learn shy Manual of Operations

Need help compiling your churchs Manual of Operations Church Order andListening is sponsoring a lunchshyandshylearn at the next Presbytery meeting Tipsand references will be available Watch for a more inshydepth workshop nextwinter at Embracing Hope

(submitted by Fran Haney)

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COME TO THE OASIS amp BE REFRESHED

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Oasis Christian Education Event

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHT Legos iPads and Peeps Oh My In this workshop we will explore a variety of ways usefulfor churches of all sizes to engage children and youth around biblical texts Using Legos andblocks to help with understanding Amos and iPads and Peeps (among other things) learn tohelp children and youth retell the stories of the Bible in their own words Karen Wagner is theAssociate Pastor at Southminster Presbyterian Church Prairie Village KS and a CertifiedChristian Educator

OASIS is for Christian education leaders in the church pastors ruling eldersyouthchildrens directors committee chairmember Christian educators

October 25thshy27th

Embassy Suites PlazashyshyKansas City

Follow the link above for details and to register

Click here for the printable OASIS FLYER

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222nd General Assembly (2016)June 18-25 2016 Portland Oregon

The General Assembly Nomination Process withNomination Forms are now available for downloadPlease follow the link

AP7 shy Nomination of Commissioners andYAAD to GA

You will also find this document on the Heartland Presbytery website byclicking here Please download the application forms you will need in order tonominate a commissioner andor YAAD to General Assembly

Deadline for nominations is September 30th

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FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER

Discover the meaning of the season this year with O Come O ComeEmmanuel Reflections on Four Seasonal Hymns Written by MaryLouise (Mel) Bringle and Beverly Howard this fourshysession adult studypack takes a look at the meaning of four seasonal hymns Thefollowing hymns are examined one in each session O Come ThouLongshyExpected Jesus Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence O ComeO Come Emmanuel and In the Bleak Midwinter Each session willencourage adults to discuss the importance of the text and to learnmore about the hymn writers Learn more

more about the hymn writers Learn morehere

See the links listed under the ChurchResource Center for other available resources

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IN THE GREATER CHURCH_________________________________________________________

Two Items From the Guatemala Partnership Commitee

The Guatemala Partnership Committee has invited two women from MayaQuicheacute Presbytery to visit Heartland September 18thshy29th The Rev FilomenaMejiacutea is the first woman to be ordained in that presbytery and Heartland fundshave so far made it possible for her to advance from second to ninthshygrade in hersecular education and to complete three years of lowershylevel seminary studies Gladys Poroj a physical therapist by training is active with the presbyterysYoung Adults group and plays drums in a praise band Time slots are availablefor one or both of the women to meet with a group or groups from your churchor community translation will be provided Please contact Rachel Lausch tomake arrangements (913shy631shy6620 rlauschearthlinknet) Please takeadvantage of this opportunity for oneshyonshyone contact with sisters fromHeartlands partner presbytery in Guatemala

The Guatemala Partnership Committee announces thenext Presbytery Partnership trip to Guatemala January 13shy20 2016 We inviteyou to join us as we continue to buildrelationships of trust sharing andcaring with our Maya Quicheacute brothers and sisters We will explore furtheroptions for joint mission as we celebrate 20 years of partnership Both the tripbrochure and the registration form can be found on the Heartland Presbyterywebsite

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The 2015 ARMSS POAMN Conference

is Sure to be a Valuable Investment

The Association for Retired Ministers Spouses and their Survivors

Welcome to our 2015 conference in Albuquerque New Mexico It proves tobe a conference you will not want to miss We have an exciting keynoter a visitfrom the Moderator of General Assembly and a variety of workshops for you tochoose from For more information and to register visit the website httparmssorg(submitted by Dennis Haines)

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Stewardship OpportunityNourish Your Stewardship Tree Saturday September 12th Need some new concrete practical ideas for stewardship in your church YourStewardship Committees get up and go got up and went GiddingsshyLovejoyPresbytery (St Louis) is sponsoring a workshop called Nourish YourStewardship Tree from 830 am to noon on Saturday September 12 The costis ONLY $5 per person They will cover The Keys to Stewardship SuccessThe Dos and Donts of Stewardship Practical Ideas to Increase StewardshipHowto Design and Use a Narrative Budget and more Go tohttpwwwglpbyorgwpshycontentuploads201410StewardshipshyWorkshopshyBrochureshy2015pdf to get the brochure and a registration form Theyrecommend (if possible) the pastor and at least two elders of a congregations

Stewardship Team to attend

Submitted byKevin Jones Moderator Stewardship Division

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DOWN-TO-EARTH ADVOCACY AND ACTION

Join Presbyterians for Earth Care

at Montreat Conference Center Montreat NC

Be Enriched and Empowered in an

Ethic of Creation Care

September 15shy18 2015

Rev Dr Patricia K Tull Keynote Speaker

Register at wwwpresbyearthcareorg

Click HERE for a printable handshyout

(submitted by Diane Waddell)

In Our Member CongregationsThe Great American Refugee CrisisImmigration Faith and AdvocacyDinner and Panel Discussion at Village ChurchTuesday October 13530 pm Checkshyin615 pm Dinner amp Panel Discussion

Follow the link HERE for a printable flyer(submitted by Josephine Njoroge)_____________________________________________________

New Testament Scholar Amy-Jill Levine to Speak at Second Presbyterian Church

Saturday October 24thLunch Noon-1230pm (RSVP requested)Keynote 1230pm-200pm

Vanderbilt New Testament Scholar AmyshyJill Levine will speak at Second onSaturday October 24th Levines research has focused on understanding Jesusin his Jewish context and she is the author of several popular books includingThe Misunderstood Jew The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus andher most recent book Short Stories by Jesus Parables of a Controversial RabbiLevine will be leading a series of discussions in Kansas City that weekcoordinated by the Interfaith Religious Literacy Center Levines talk at Secondwill be preceded by a luncheon starting at noon Luncheon space is limited soplease RSVP to the church office at 816shy363shy1300

Click HERE for additional information

(submitted by Charles Spencer)

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Facebookevent httpswwwfacebookcomevents859807144097431

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QUILT SHOW SEPTEMBER 30th

The Kansas City Chapter of Church Women United will have their Quilt Show on

Wednesday September 30th at Second Presbyterian Church 55th amp Oak Kansas City MO

200 to 400 pm Please help us spread the news

(submitted by Dora Thackery)

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Heartland 180 Needs YOU

Heartland 180 serving disadvantaged youth in Wyandotte County is in need ofsupport with providing transportation for the middle school and high school youthparticipants of the 180 Degrees After‐School Program The peak times we needtransportation from school locations (USD500 School District) to the 180 DegreesProgram site location (Northwest Middle School) are as follows

Mondays Tuesdays amp Thursdays | 230pm ‐ 300pm (pick‐up) amp 630pm ‐ 700pm(drop‐off)Wednesdays (early release day) | Noon ‐ 1230pm (pick‐up) amp 330pm ‐ 400pm(drop‐off) The start date of the 180 Degrees After‐School Program is August and will meetthroughout the academic school year Heartland 180 has insurance coverage that allows volunteers to use their ownvehicles to provide transportation Mileage is reimbursable If you can offer transportation support and assistance please contact Heartland180s Program Coordinator Max Mendoza at heartland180gmailcom

(submitted by Jonas Hayes)_____________________________________________________

Grief Recovery for Pet Loss

INDEPENDENCE

Crossroads Hospice14310 E 42nd St South Unit 600

Independence MO 64055(North of Price Chopper)

Fridays August 7thshySeptember 25th from

1000 amshy1130 am

Contact Pam Dimsdale 816shy268shy2648 or

Jennifer Edington 816shy268shy2624

Click HERE for a printable information sheet

(submitted by Melissa Bowers)

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Job Openings

The Johnson County Sherriffs Office is looking toestablish a pool of ministers to serve as onshycallChaplains for the Sheriffs Office Duties may include

provide the invocation at Sheriffs OfficeCeremonies (Recognition Promotion AcademyGraduation Badge Pinning Citizens AcademyGraduation etc) provide assistance with death grief and criticalincident stress assist with Post Incident meetings assist with deathinjury notifications tasks as assigned by the Sheriff

Please contact Jonas Hayes jonashayesgcpcorg foradditional information

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The First Presbyterian Church of Topekaseeks a frac34 time Coordinator for Children amp Youth Ministries Our churchof just under 500 members worships in a beautiful historic sanctuarylocated across from the Capitol Building in downtown Topeka Theperson who fills this position will receive solid support from parents andthe pastors as heshe works to build relationships and programs forchildren youth and families Generous benefits including healthinsurance are included and there is great potential to grow this position

For more information please contact Sandra Stogsdill Brown at 785shy233shy9601 ext 18 or email sbrownfpctopekaorg A complete jobdescription is available on our website wwwfpctopekaorg

(submitted by Sandra Stogsdill Brown) _______________________________________________________ CHURCH NURSERY DIRECTOR Trinity Presbyterian Church ofIndependence MO seeks a warm courteous individual to provideSunday morning childcare for children ages birth - kindergarten The Nursery Director will be responsible for cultivating a safeenvironment in which children are provided a faith developmentlesson from provided teaching material and faith developmentactivities such as crafts and games Age appropriate care such asdiaper changing and feedings will also be included as well ascleaning after such activities The Nursery Director shall followTrinitys Child Protection Policy and must be willing to submit to abackground check Only experienced care providers age 21 andover will be considered Regular hours will be Sundays from 9am-noon with optional special events and holidays offered Compensation will begin at $15 per hour To apply please send aresume and cover letter to trinitypresbyattnet

(submitted by Elizabeth Strobel)_____________________________________________________

Northminster Presbyterian Church in KCMO has two openings for churchmusicians We are looking for a choir and hand bell director as well as anorganist accompanist We are willing to consider making this one positionfor the right candidate In 2010 we installed a new 4 manual JohannusRembrant digital organ with antiphonal speakers Our sanctuary piano is aSteinway grand Those who are interested are encouraged to visit our websitewwwnorthminsterkcorg for instructions on applying and posted jobdescriptions For more information please feel free to call the church at8164532545 and speak with Pastor Seth Wheeler

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First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville AR is praying for a proactiveleader with a love for youth and young adults and a shepherds heart a mature

faith consistent with the Reformed Christian tradition personal integrity and an

enthusiastic sense of humor and fun combined with a passion for teaching and

forming youth and young adults to be committed followers of Jesus Focus is

80 youth ministry and 20 college and young adult ministry This is a fullshytime

position with a generous continuing education allowance and healthcare

Complete position description and contact information available at

wwwfupcfayorgpositionsshyopen The position will begin as soon as possible in

2015 Send a resume and three references to infofupcfayorg __________________________________________________________

Choir Director Trinity Presbyterian Church of Independence MO seeks a warm humorousopenshyminded individual with a musicshyrelated degree and knowledge of liturgicalworship practices to lead our adult choir during Sunday morning traditionalworship as well as special services Candidates should anticipate 3shy4 hours ofrehearsal and service time per week plus prep time Choir director will enjoycollaboration with our accomplished organist and choir summers off childcareprovided during services and salary commensurate with experience Pleaseemail letters of interest and resumes to Chair Choir Director SearchCommitteetrinitypresbyattnet(submitted by Elizabeth Strobel)

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Argentine Presbyterian Church is seeking a PIANIST forSunday morning worship This is a paid position salarynegotiable If you are interested and would like moreinformation please contact Delores Johnson 913shy831shy4310 or Steve Christine 913shy302shy7664

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