Category: Presbytery
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NC Region Gathering for February 2014
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in PresbyteryGathering of the North Central Region Wednesday, February 26th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Spencer Presbyterian Church (154 N. Main St., Spencer) The church is located a short distance north of Hwy 46, on Main St., in the middle of downtown. Join us for fellowship, food, worship, and program To assist with a count for the…
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2013 Office Holiday Schedule
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in PresbyteryDue to the holidays and staff vacations, the presbytery office will be closed from 12/24/13 through 12/29/13. The POV office will be open on Monday, 12/30/13 from 10:00am-Noon Closed 12/31/13-1/1/2014 Open for normal hours on January 2, 2014
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December Assembly Report
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What Happened at Assembly December 3, 2013 Hospitality of Mitchell Church—As is the December tradition, we met at Mitchel Church for an afternoon meeting. Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word—Outgoing Moderator Scott Hill preached in the opening worship. Greetings from the Board of Pensions—POV has a new Representative from the Board of Pensions. He…
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11/17/13 Midwest Storms
Dear Friends, We have seen and heard the news of the tornadoes and straight line winds that caused significant damage in the Midwest yesterday afternoon and evening. We hold our Illinois sisters and brothers in prayer. The facebook page of the Presbytery of Great Rivers, with offices in Peoria (near the cities of Washington and…
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Philippines Typhoon Haiyan
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PDA is responding to the Philippines in collaboration with our mission partner the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) and fellow members of the ACT (Action by Churches Together) Alliance. An initial grant of $50,000 from One Great Hour of Sharing funds will help provide emergency food, water and other basic humanitarian needs…
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How Can YOU Share in the Ministry of Care?
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ALL members of POV churches, especially Deacons but also others, are invited to learn more about assisting with caring for those in your congregation. The POV Academy’s January 17-18 class, “Sharing the Ministry of Care,” will help you: Gain comfort and competence with home, hospital/nursing home visits Practice ministry of Presence listening skills Reflect on…
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Ordination: Martha Anne Lasher
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in PresbyteryThe Presbytery of Ohio Valley invites you to attend the ordination of Martha Anne Lasher to the ministry of Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) First Presbyterian Church, 417 N. Elm Street, Brownstown, IN 47220 on Sunday, October 20th at 4:00 p.m. (ET) 812-358-4198 Reception immediately following. All ministers are invited to vest and wear red stoles.