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Ministers' & Educators' Retreat 2008 |
 The annual Ministers' and Educators' Retreat will be held November 10-12, 2008 at White Oak Conference Center near Winnsboro. The theme of this year's gathering will be "The Missional Church". The five presbyteries of South Carolina will come together for this time of learning, reflection, and fellowship. Diana Butler Bass will lead the event. This is open to ministers and educators only. Please click here to download the brochure and registration form. Deadline for registering is October 17, 2008. |
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Iowa Desperately Needing Help |
PDA has received a notice from the Presbytery of East Iowa of an urgent need for volunteers in Iowa. The muck out is only 10-15% complete, and only one team of ten is scheduled for this week. The clock is running on these untreated homes, as the mold is advancing rapidly with the hot, humid weather. If you can help, please contact the PDA Call Center at (866) 732-6121 to register your team.
A call has also been put out for a professional that could help analyze and give advice to shore up several small, single family homes that have some structural issues. The need is for a structural engineer, architect or builder with experience in shoring up or replacing foundation members and sagging framing members. They are NOT looking for someone to produce a certified set of plans, just someone that can give them guidance in doing some remedial construction. They have 4 homes, at this time, that need attention. They are viewing this as a one-day time commitment, so if you have the needed skills and you are interested in volunteering, please contact Stan Tate, site coordinator for Oakville, Iowa, at stantate2@iowatelecom.net.
PDA is looking for two more specialized volunteers: a home inspector and also someone to answer the phones, make appointments and help keep records.
You may contact Stan if you can offer assistance with these specific needs. |
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A Letter About the TVUUC Shooting |
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News & Reviews from the Resource Center |
In the midst of summer sometimes our enthusiasm, energy and ideas can wane. Thoughtful Christian to the rescue! Check out this movie offered by TC for adult study. Lars and the Real Girl explores both grief and mourning and the impact on a person and a community when the rituals for mourning are delayed.
Does your church have "new Christians"...those who have embraced Christianity recently? This study, Bible Basic Study Pack, answers some of the questions that new Christians have...such as "When and why was the Bible written?', "Content of the Bible", "Which Bible should I buy", "Divine Inspiration and the Word of God" - are just a few.
Looking forward to the Fall (and cooler weather!), TC will have a new study, available October 1 - "Figures in the New Testament" study pack. Six lessons will cover the following: Peter, Mary and Martha, James -brother of Jesus, Priscilla, Lazarus, and Mary, mother of Jesus. Click here to read more. |
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Attention Handbell Choir Directors and Ringers! |
Starting on September 14, 2008, a new community advanced handbell choir will be started in the Midlands of SC. This ringing experience will be challenging, fun and very different from the music(mostly secular in nature) of a church bell choir - designed only for experienced , capable ringers. If you, or someone in your handbell is interested, please click here for more information. |
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- SC Gathering of PW, Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington
August 12-13 - Youth Council Leadership Retreat, Camp Fellowship
September 5-6- Spiritual Strategic Journey Learning Experience, Westminster-Columbia
September 12 & 13 - PW in Trinity Presbytery Annual Overnight Retreat, White Oak Conference Center
September 27- "Faith & Families", Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington
September 28 - October 4- Presbytery-wide Mission Trip to Pearlington, Mississippi
October 6-8 - Over 50 Adult Retreat, Camp Fellowship
October 12 - Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery, Fairview PC, N. Augusta
November 7-9 - Lay School of Theology, White Oak Conference Center
November 7-9 - Middle School Retreat, Lookout Lodge, Black Mountain, NC
November 10-12- Ministers' and Educators' Retreat, White Oak Conference Center
February 15 - Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery, Westminster, Columbia
May 29-30 - Convocation of the 5 Presbyteries of SC (& Stated Meeting of Trinity Presbytery), Presbyterian College |
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Ten Thousand Villages:
Ten Thousand Villages will hold two sales. The first will be in conjunction with the Presbyterian Women's Gathering at Saxe Gotha. The dates and times of the store will be Friday, August 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 9th. You do not have to be a participant in the Gathering to shop. Also, on Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24th Ten Thousand Villages will have a sale at the Living Spring Lutheran Church, 4224 Hard Scrabble Road, in Northeast Columbia. Times for the sale are: Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cash and checks only at both sales. Support Fair Trade. Buy from Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sales!
Covenant Network Group:
The Covenant Network Group will meet on Thursday, August 7th, 6 pm, at Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow Street, in Columbia. For more information, please contact Rowena Nylund, rowenan1@netzero.net.
Free to a Good Home:
Trinity Presbyterian Church in Columbia has about 20 choir robes that they are willing to donate to a church or group. The robes are in good condition and cream in color. If interested, please call Grace Baker at 803-783-7843.
"Continuing the Call:
Once again, The Alban Institute has produced a wonderful article. This piece deals with clergy and laity alike - and how, when we reach retirement age, our assumptions about our "call" can be confusing. Please click here to read this informative article by Paul C. Clayton. 
Filling Up Fast!
Interest in the presbytery-wide mission trip to Pearlington, Mississippi has taken off. Folks from churches across the presbytery have come forward to volunteer their time and talents during the week of September 28 - October 4th. BUT...there is still room for more!!! Help us to fill up the entire PDA camp in Pearlington and let those folks know that Trinity Presbytery has not forgotten them. Call Tommy Stallings at 803-331-8062 or email at tommystallings@hotmail.com and join the team!
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