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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS |
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 | Kiskiminetas Presbytery will be hosting a Presbytery Retreat Friday, September 10th through Saturday, September 11th at the Antiochian Village in Bolivar, PA. We will hear three short talks from revered author and speaker Rev. N. Graham Standish while we relax and reflect. Each talk will be followed up by breaking into smaller fellowship groups to dig deeper and discuss what we just heard.
Between talks, there will be time for exploring outdoors, fellowshipping and touring the retreat center bookstore and museum. A short business meeting will be held on Saturday afternoon before we depart to return home.
If you are interested in attending please go to bit.ly/kiski2021 and scroll to the bottom of the page to register. The room rates are $150 for a single and $110 per person if you wish to share a room. The price per room includes your meals while at the retreat.
Couples are welcome and scholarships are available where financial challenges would prevent attendance. Additional information on Antiochian Village, along with a link to directions, can be found at https://www.antiochianvillage.org. Please contact the Presbytery office at (724) 783-7196 or email us at kiski@kiskipby.org with any questions. |
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PASTOR'S PARTICIPATION DUES UNCHANGED FOR 2022
On June 26, 2021, the Board of Directors concluded the annual meeting during which they voted to hold steady with the same dues for Pastor's Participation for 2022. As a result, total dues for Pastor's Participation will remain at 37 percent of effective salary for the fifth consecutive year. |
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WHAT'S GOOD TO KNOW
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ARE YOU A MINIMALLY SALARIED PASTOR? DO YOU HAVE A COLLEGE BOUND CHILD?
The Rusch-Shepard Memorial Scholarship is open and accepting applications. This historic scholarship was created to assist and honor minimally salaried pastors and their families, and to show gratitude for their commitment to ministry and congregations across the Synod of the Trinity.
The Rusch-Shepard Memorial Scholarship (RSMS) is granted for attendance at any accredited college, university, or vocational institution. The gr4ant awards are ordinarily $1,500 per enrolled year, from the time that the grant is awarded. Elizabeth Connelly is available to answer any questions at econnelly@syntrinity.org.
Go to the link below by July 31, 2021 to apply
https://cts.vresp.com/c/?TheSynodoftheTrinity/80b49512c4/7d54ad7047/0d8c37cbf5 |
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PDA & CWS CLEAN-UP BUCKET KITS NEEDED
The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and Church World Service (CWS) have put out an emergency request stating:
"We are CRITICALLY LOW on cleanup buckets! As we prepare for what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season, WE NEED YOUR HELP building up the inventory so kits can deploy as soon as they are needed."
Kiskiminetas Presbytery has a wonderful disaster response ministry resource in your back yard. The Plum Creek Presbyterian Church is a drop-off site for Church World Service for Clean-Up Buckets, School Kits and Hygiene Kits. The church will be available to receive kits on Tuesdays from 1-3pm September 1st through September 30th. Plum Creek Church is located at 7214 Five Points Road, Creekside, PA 15732.
If you have any questions, please contact Donna Rankin at 724-397-2540 or email your questions to rotc1974@gmail.com.
A list of kits supplies can be found here: https://pda.pcusa.org/page/kits/
Bulletin inserts are available here: https://pda.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/pda/pdfs/gift_of_the_heart_kits_2_up-jan2017.pdf
**Please Note**
Please purchase all liquids in plastic bottles. Send only new, unopened materials. Put all items in the plastic bucket, packed securely to avoid damage during shipment, and seal lid with packing tape.
Some local fast-food restaurants are willing to give pickle buckets (or other 5-gallon buckets with re-sealable lids) or offer them for a small fee. These can be washed out and used for the cleanup buckets.
If you have 36 or more buckets and are looking for transportation options, Ferncliff has a discount with Fed Ex Freight. You can email Rebecca Roetzel (rebecca@ferncliff.org) to see how your church might get their discount on to your shipment |
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HAS THE SHUTDOWN, PANDEMIC AND TRYING TO "RETURN TO NORMAL" LEFT YOU DRAINED? Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation invites you to a time of renewal, prayer, skill sharing and fellowship with other women in ministry. This event is open to all Women Clergy and Christian Educators! The Revs. Kathy Noble and Suzanne Gorhau will lead workshops on giving voice to the stress of the pandemic, sabbath and sabbath styles of rest, God care (not self-care) and prayer forms. The Rev. Sara Tonje will lead experiential worship services. Time will also be available for story sharing, enjoying nature, naps and a night of creativity. Registration is now open.
Click here:
https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ei7o2xz805585823&oseq=&c=&ch=
Rooms are available at Camp Calvin Crest and Holiday Inn Express on first come basis.
Registration deadline August 31, 2021 You can learn more about Suzanne and Kathy at https://comeawaymybeloved.org/
and Sara at http://www.underwoodchurch.com/staff/. |
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STAY IN THE KNOW
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BLOOD DRIVE, DONORS WANTED
The Deacons at the Presbyterian Church of Marion will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, August 10th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm. Walk-ins are welcome or you can pre-register by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or by going to www.redcrossblood.org and enter Marion Center.
Be a part of the lifesaving cause! |
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WORSHIP, FOOD AND FELLOWSHIP
The Shelocta Community Presbyterian Church will be having their annual outdoor worship service on Sunday, August 15th at Blue Spruce Park. Services begin at 10am and a potluck meal will follow with fried chicken and beverages provided.
Bring your favorite dish, partake in worship and enjoy some fellowship out in God's awesome creation. |
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For more information contact:
Shelia Wadding at 724-525-7470 or via email at sdwadding@windstream.net |
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 | LESSON 29:
CONFLICT RESOLUTION
OBJECTIVE:
To demonstrate how to resolve conflicts
SCRIPTURE:
James 3: 13-18
SUMMARY OF THE LESSON:
Normally, conflicts are a part of human life. The fact that people do not understand or see things the same way is not a problem but the way of reacting to them in looking for solutions is what creates conflicts or resolves them. Conflict, then, a disagreement or a misunderstanding between two or more people, between groups of people, between regions or between religions as a result of disagreement, interests, beliefs or misconceptions and opinions. When one talks about conflict one often understands chaos, war, bad mood in people, fighting and so much more. No! Conflicts do not always mean something bad that should be avoided.
Not everyone is on the same level of living so everyone always wants to reach the highest level they want: higher prestige, higher salary, high education and more. Slowly as everyone wants to reach that level through different paths there are those who are jealous of others, betrayal and jealousy of others. All of these are due to the spirit of selfishness but sadly this spirit is also found in some Christians. Jealousy and selfishness are thus ingrained in people’s hearts, causing conflicts when applied.
The way to resolve a conflict is to do your best to listen to each other; respect others and respect each other’s opinions, admitting mistakes when you fall and apologizing; put yourself in your partner’s shoes and forgive them; controlling anger and reducing it; praying together; commitment to implement your decisions to help them get out of conflicts; and behavior change.
In short, conflicts are common and we live with them, but the ways to resolve them are different. Christians should not duel in conflicts but should seek a better way to solve them that honor God. In his letter to the Romans, Paul said: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone”. (Romans 12:18)
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. What conflicts are most common in your Parish? Do you think they can be solved in a positive way?
2. What do you think your grass root church can do to protect the unity of its members?
3. What are the challenges you face when it comes to resolving conflicts?
MEDITATION VERSE:
James 3:18 |
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