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Terry Epling
at 314.772.2395 x3028.


Upcoming Events


How to Build a Contagious Church


How to Build a Contagious Church - Evangelism Conference
May 14-15, 2004 in St. Peters, MO.

This Willow Creek Association conference features Lee Strobel, Bill Hybels, Rickey Bolden, Garry Poole, Mark Mettelberg, and Mark Miller.

Two days of vision-casting, encouragement, and practical next steps to help your church effectively open its doors to those still outside the family of God. Top evangelism experts and speakers, live and in-person. Heartfelt worship, live music, and drama. Focused team time, including complimentary on-site lunches on both days and a notebook for each participant.

You can register on-line for this event.


Cover the Uninsured Week


Cover the Uninsured Week is May 10-16, 2004 nationwide.

Interfaith Partnership is sponsoring an awareness weekend to generate local support for Cover the Uninsured Week in May.

Nearly 44 million Americans live without health insurance, including 8 million children. In Missouri 575,000 residents have no health insurance. Eight out of 10 uninsured individuals are in a working family. For information about health care in Missouri visit the website of Missouri Foundation for Health.

"Of all forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhuman."
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


Spring into Health and Wellness


Spring into Health and Wellness is Thursday, May 27, 2004 at Webster Hills United Methodist Church, 1333 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves.

Featuring:
  • Audio Screenings
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Blood Pressure
  • Paraffin Hand Dips
  • Lean Muscle Mass Inventory
  • Pulminary Capacity Screenings

Lunch with St. Louis County Executive Candidates from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP by May 19th and lunch is free to the first 100 registrants at 314.961.2669. This event is co-sponsored by St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors a ministry of the Presbytery and the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri.

Download the FLYER to share with your congregation.


Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders

June 7-11, 2004, Peoria, Illinois, hosted by Great Rivers Presbytery Committee on Ministry and Christian Education Committee

The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is one of the top conflict skills workshops in the country. The workshop is open to all interested persons, pastors or laypersons. Participants will be equipped to teach two of Lombard's Conflict Education classes for churches involved in conflicted situations to begin building a healthy foundation for dealing with future disagreements and conflict.

For more information, contact Sue Collier, Great Rivers Presbytery Committee on Ministry, or 217.322.3930.


Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM)


Presbyterian Association of Musicians Summer Conferences
"The Church in Community" - Offered twice! - June 20-26, 2004 and June 27 to July3, 2004 at Montreat.

PAM is a national organization of the church for people who are involved in the areas of worship, music, and the arts. Choir directors, organizts, Christian educators, ministers, and lay persons find PAM to be a valuable resource for creative worship planning.


Growing the Mainline Church

June 22-23, 2004, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Iowa

In spite of all the bad news about the decline of the mainline church in America, the good news is that small, medium and large mainline churches are growing and thriving. At the core of our first annual conference on Growing the Mainline Church is the belief that, pastors and lay leaders can led their congregations into healthy, hopeful futures. This conference does not offer a new program or formula for growth, but explores the principles, practices, and possibilities that create a framework for authentic growth.

We have assembled a resource team made up of pastors who have extensive experience in leading growing congregations of every size. They come together to offer this event, not so much as "experts" who have the formula, but as fellow travelers in ministry who, in the good times and the tough times, have discovered principles and practices that energize congregations and congregational leaders.

We invite you to join us for a time of hopeful discovery and renewal. Bring a team from your congregation. A post-conference online message board will be available for continuing support and discussion as you lead your congregation in a growing ministry.

Early Registration [Through March, 2004] $110; Spouse (attending with pastor ) $60
$ 90 per person group rate for up to 5 persons (from same church or agency)
$ 75 per person group rate for 6 or more persons (from same church or agency)
You may register by phone. Call Joan Schmerbach at (563) 589-3691. Early registration is encouraged as we will need to limit attendance.


Mission Trip to Nicaragua 2004

The Latin American Action Team 2004 Delegation to Plan Grande #2, Nicaragua July 15-25, 2004

The Covenant Partnership between members of the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery and the community of Plan Grande #2 was established in 2000 following a Hurricane Mitch reconstruction work-trip. Join us for our fifth consecutive summer delegation to Nicaragua!

What can I expect?
To learn a bit about life in a developing country by living in community among her people, and to put Christ's words-"whatever you've done unto the least of these, you've done unto me"-into action
Do I need any special skills?
No, unless you consider flexibility a special skill! Translators are provided, and any work undertaken during the trip will involve something available for all ages and skill levels.
What is the cost?
Based on previous years expenses, the 2004 trip should be in the ballpark of $1200 (not including souvenirs and miscellaneous expenses). Deposit of $275 to reserve your slot will be non-refundable after May 1.

Interested?
Attend our sign-up meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2004 at First Presbyterian Church, 7200 Delmar Blvd., University City, or contact Kathie Sherman at 314-781-7651, or E-mail Kathy!


Presbyterian Youth Triennium

July 20-25, 2004, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
No Longer Strangers, Ephesians 2:14-19
Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a gathering of 7,000 Presbyterian youth and adults from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America, and the Presbyterian Church (USA). Youth participants must be at least 15 years old and no older than 19 years old on July 20, 2004.
This is a delegated event: Our presbytery will be allowed a certain number of delegates to attend this event. The Presbytery of Giddings Lovejoy wishes to have a delegation that represents our presbytery with as many churches attending as possible. There will be an application process to assist in that.
Transportation will be arranged by the presbytery. The delegates will travel together to and from Purdue University by chartered bus.
Registrar for our Presbytery for this national level event is: Janet Mote at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 314-725-3840 or Email Janet for more information.
Visit the Youth Triennium Webpage.



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