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Thornwell Home Receives Grant |
This past week, the Presbyterian Women of the Presbyterian Church (USA) approved a grant request in the amount of $20,282, for the purpose of upgrading the Thornwell Home for Children Dental Clinic.
"We are thankful for the ministry of the Presbyterian Women," says Nancy Lindeman, VP for Resource Development/Public Relations at Thornwell Home for Children. "Over the years, the women of the Presbyterian Church have been faithful supporters of our children. Literally hundreds of children's lives have been touched by their generosity."
Along with the approval of Thornwell's grant, the Creative Ministries Offering Committee approved
grants totaling $983,194 from the 2006 Thank Offering of Presbyterian Women. Forty-nine projects received grants; 16 in the United States and 33 internationally.
Plans for improving the Thornwell campus dental clinic include upgrades to the dental chair, installation of a new oral x-ray machine, as well as the purchase of new stools and other equipment. |
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Camp Clean-Up & Open House |
Camp Fellowship will have its annual Camp Clean-up Day on Saturday, April 26th beginning at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help get the camp "kid ready" for upcoming summer camping season. Please click here to see a list of what needs to be done and please consider bringing a group from your church to help out. For more information, contact Kevin Cartee, Director of Outdoor Ministries at 803-917-7540 or via email at
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BOP Creates New Member Advocate Post |
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has created a new member advocate position under the Medical Plan, effective April 1, 2008.
The Board of Pensions recognizes that navigating the complexities of our third-party providers, especially those for healthcare, can be a daunting experience for members of the Benefits Plan. With this new position, the Board will help Plan members through difficult situations arising out of administration of the Medical Plan.
The new member advocate position will be filled by Ms. Annette Donald, who has many years of service with the Board of Pensions and is knowledgeable about the Benefits Plan and its relevant administrative processes. In her new role, Ms. Donald will help members understand the process for obtaining needed care, assist in communicating with third-party providers (e.g., Highmark, Express Scripts, and CareAllies) and other Board staff, and help to resolve any bureaucratic issues that might arise.
For additional information, please visit www.pensions.org. |
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D.Min Intro Seminar to be Held at Montreat |
Columbia Theological Seminary introductory seminar for the D.Min. in Church and Ministry begins in September and will be offered on campus in Decatur, GA, and at the Montreat (NC) Conference Center. We are also offering the introductory seminar for the D.Min. in Christian Spirituality this fall. Click here for the flyer which includes details about this fall's introductory seminars and for our two other D.Min. concentrations: Gospel and Culture, and New Church Development. These will be offered in 2009.
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Project Burning Bush |
Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA is offering a 2 week program (June 29-July 12, 2008) for High School students who would like to explore a call to ministry as a vocation. It is a place to imagine and explore how their gifts and talents can be used for God's purpose, alongside others who are experiencing the same type of call. Applications for summer 2008 are currently being accepted. ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A FULL SCHOLARSHIP. For more information and to download an application, visit their website at www.projectburningbush.org, email burningbush@union-psce.edu, or call Joy Cotzias at 804-278-4319.
--Fred Powell, Providence Presbytery
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- Attracting, Reaching and Keeping the Next Generation of Believers, Northminster Presbyterian Church
April 26 - Clean-Up Day, Camp Fellowship
June 3- Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery, Korean Community Presbyterian Church, Columbia
August 8 & 9 - SC Gathering of PW, Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington
September 12 & 13 - PW in Trinity Presbytery Annual Overnight Retreat, White Oak Conference Center |
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Our churches in action! |
First Aiken:
During worship on March 30th, more than 30 prayer shawls were dedicated. First Aiken's Prayer Shawl Ministry knits the wraps for members with pastoral care concerns.
New Kirk:
Charter Members classes will begin on April 6th. This is in preparation for eventual chartering and becoming a full-fledged PC(USA) church later this year.
Trinity:
"Swing Into Spring" - Bar-B-Que, Bake Sale and Carwash will be held April 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults and $4 for children.
Saxe Gotha:
Has a position available for part-time Contemporary Worship Leader. Click here to learn more about the opening. Saxe Gotha is having a Praise Band Showcase on April 5th from 6-10:30. If any of the churches have a band that they would like to enter please contact Matthew Gunn. All churches are invited to join in worship regardless of whether they have a band or not.
Spring Valley:
The Men of the Church are flipping...pancakes, that is! A Pancake Supper will be held April 16th at 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 per child. All money raised will go toward the Habitat for Humanity mission project. Please call the church at 803-788-3589 by April 14th so they will know how many folks to expect.
Lake Murray:
This Saturday, April 5th, Lake Murray will have a "Cardboard Village". Youth will spend the night outside in a cardboard box to raise awareness of the homeless. A $20 donation is requested. All money raised will go to GOoD Works of Chapin, an organization assisting the homeless. Sunday, May 11 through Monday, May 12 is "Celebrate the Spirit" at Lake Murray. Keynote speaker at the event is Rev. Rodger Nishioka, Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary and nationally known Christian author, speaker and educator. To see a schedule, please click here.
McGregor:
Do you dream of singing, acting or dancing on Broadway? Are you a "closet comedian"? Here's your chance let the world know of your wonderful but undiscovered gifts! On Sunday, April 27th, McGregor's Youth invite you to The Oasis Slightly Skilled Show. There will be "Slightly Skewed Skits", "Marginally Musical Melodies", "Delightfully Deluded Dancing", and "Mindless Miscellaneous Mayhem". The flyer says that ALL are invited to participate (must fill out an entry form by April 13th), even those with actual talent! Sounds like a hoot!
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Walk for Darfur:
Spring Valley High School's International Club in Northeast Columbia is hosting a 5k "Walk for Darfur" on April 5th (this
Saturday) from 10:00 - 1:00.
As a high school club that has never taken on anything this big before they really would like the community's support. The walk will be held at Clemson Extension/Sandhills Research Center in Columbia, SC. Parking is free and tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults - all proceeds go to UNICEF. All checks can be made out to "2008 Walk for Darfur." For more information please visit their website: http://icatsv.ning.com/. You can register online at the website or just pay when you get there. You can also download their brochure there which includes directions to the site.
Recycle Your Old Electronics:
On Saturday, April 5, Intel is coordinating an electronics recycling event.
The event will be held at the parking lot of the Intel office at 100 Center Point Circle, Columbia, SC 29210. It is near the St. Andrews Rd exit off of I-26, near the I-20/I-26 interchange, and there will be signs to direct cars from the St. Andrews exit to the event.
Accepted electronics include computers, monitors, CRT's, TV's, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, VCR's, terminals, cables, fax machines, radios, modems, telephones, copiers, typewriters, stereo equipment, and cell phones.
Although the event is free, a $5 donation is requested, and all donations will be given to Harvest Hope Food Bank.
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