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Mark Your Calendar!
Synod of Lincoln Trails Quarterly Meeting
Author Gil Rendle and Cynthia Bolback, PC(USA) Moderator, attending
October 29, 2011
Philo, Ill.
Commissioned Ruling Elder Continuing Education
Advent/Christmas/
Epiphany
Synod of Lincoln Trails
Nov. 5, 2011
Philo, Ill.
Check our website or contact the synod office for details!
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From the Synod Executive
 The Synod of Lincoln Trails will gather for its 4th and final meeting of 2011, next Saturday, October 29. We will spend time with Gil Rendle, author of Journey in the Wilderness. The Synod has been reading Rendle's book throughout 2011; he will lead an all-day workshop on Friday, October 28 for all interested persons. We are also excited to welcome Ruling Elder Cynthia Bolbach, Moderator of the 219th General Assembly as our preacher and guest for the day. It will be good to hear from Cindy; she has been traveling the PC (U.S.A.) since July, 2010, and will have great stories to tell. Cindy served as co-moderator of the Task Force on the new Form of Government. She has been exactly the Moderator we have needed for this time of transition - and some unrest - in the life of our denomination. If you'd like to join us to welcome Cindy, please let Judy Lucas know as soon as possible - judy@lincolntrails.org
I've long believed that change and transition were constant, but events of recent days have convinced me that even change and transition have changed and moved a different direction. On Saturday, October 7, meeting in Indianapolis, IN, the Mid-Council Commission of the PC(U.S.A.) General Assembly approved unanimously the following motion:
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Rev. Susan Davis Krummel to Stand as a Candidate for Moderator of the 220th General Assembly
At its stated meeting, October 11, 2011, in Washington, Illinois, the Presbytery of Great Rivers endorsed the Rev. Susan Davis Krummel to stand as a candidate for moderator of the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church(USA). Rev. Krummel serves the presbytery as executive/general presbyter and stated clerk. Her service to the presbytery in this capacity began in 2003.
"We are proud to commend Susan Davis Krummel to the General Assembly in the hope that she will be chosen to share her vital spirit and practical wisdom, gifts that have benefited us greatly since Sue became our General Presbyter," said Elder Gary Davis, the moderator of the presbytery's nominating committee.
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Next 2011 Commissioned Ruling Elder (formerly CLP) Continuing Education Class Examines Advent/
Christmas/Epiphany
Lay pastors who have received CLP (Commissioned Lay Pastor) training will find this series of workshops helpful as they study the liturgical seasons, preparing for preaching and worship responsibilities during that time. Attend one or two workshops or the whole series!
Workshops will be led by the Rev. Dr. Laura Reason, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Highland, Ind. Dr. Reason is a seven-time teacher of preaching and worship leadership to Synod of Lincoln Trails lay pastors. Workshops will be presented at Philo (Ill.) Presbyterian Church, just outside Champaign/Urbana.
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Alan Gripe, interim ministry pioneer, dies
Hoosier native served PC(USA) for more than 60 years
LOUISVILLE
The Rev. Alan G. Gripe, who served the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a pastor, missionary, chaplain and church executive for more than 60 years, died Sept. 28 in Rochester, NY. He was 91.
A native of Indianapolis, Gripe graduated from Lake Forest College in Illinois and Princeton Theological Seminary. He also earned a masters in theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York.
Following his graduation from Princeton in 1946, Gripe taught Bible and English at Silliman University in the Philippines for five years. He then spent five years as a college chaplain at Davidson (NC) College and the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY. For 10 years, 1955-1965, he served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Westfield, NY.
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February 1-4, 2012
Grand Rapids, MI
"God's miracles are staggering, God's wonders are surprising. God's kingdom lasts and lasts, God's sovereign rule goes on forever."
Daniel 4:3 (The Message)
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 Center for Congregations Presents Social Networking Workshop for Indiana Congregations
Congregations On-Line: Using Facebook and Twitter
Laura M. Edwards
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Fort Wayne
Are you interested in using Facebook and Twitter in your congregation? Do you want to learn more about these social media platforms and how they can help market your church? Presenter Laura Edwards, senior director of development from Purdue University, will showcase tools that can directly help your organization highlight programming and activities, raise money, create platforms for advocacy, and help you connect with members, visitors and new volunteers. For more information and on-line registration, click here.
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Light Your Path to Leadership
Monmouth College Presbyterian Scholarship
* $5,000 annual scholarship
* Renewable up to three years
* Overnight visit for finalists
Apply or nominate a student today!
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