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 Keeping Up With
Savannah Presbytery
"REACHING BEYOND OURSELVES"
MARCH 31, 2010
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UPCOMING EVENTS & DEADLINESM.K. Pentecost Ecology Grant Application DeadlineThursday, April 1 (must be in hand by close of business) Presbytery Office Closed Good Friday, April 2 Clergy/Educator Retreat Registration DeadlineMonday, April 5 Presbytery Staff MeetingTuesday, April 6, 10:00 AM, Presbytery Office Education & Training Team MeetingTuesday, April 13, 10:00 AM, Richmond Hill PC Committee on Ministry MeetingTuesday, April 13, 1:00 PM, Presbytery Office Clergy Colleague Support GroupThursday, April 15, Fraser Center, Hinesville Clergy/Educator RetreatApril 19-21, Little Ocmulgee State Park, McRae Laity Day in Savannah PresbyterySunday, April 25 Coordinating Council MeetingTuesday, April 27, 9:30 AM, Presbytery Office Click Here to see the Savannah Presbytery calendar online. |
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WHERE IS THE GP?
Ken's Comings & Goings
Ken McKenzie can usually be found in the office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. When he's not there, he will be...
April 1
Monthly Pastor Lunch at First PC Savannah
April 5-9
Out of Office, can be reached by EMAIL or cell phone.
April 19-21
Clergy/Educator Retreat in Little Ocmulgee State Park
April 21-22
Board of Pensions Regional Conference in Tampa, FL
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APRIL MONTREAT SEMINARS & CONFERENCES
Solo to Multi-Staff Pastor, April 11-16
For pastors
considering a move to a congregation with pastoral and program staff
Spring Spiritual Formation,
April 15-18
Retreat For
all who wish to explore the spiritualities of creation
Arts & Sabbath, April 18-23
For anyone seeking
Sabbath time and exposure to an art form - no experience necessary
Healthy Congregations™ Facilitator
Training, April 19-21
For leaders using "Family Systems Theory"
Montreat Conference Registration/Info
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Need to Contact Us? Contact information for the Savannah Presbytery Office & Staff is listed at the bottom of this e-newsletter.
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DEADLINES ARE LOOMING.
The following programs have deadlines that are coming up very soon, or RIGHT NOW!
Presbyterian Youth Triennium - Registration Deadline March 31
This national event is for youth ages 15-19 and takes place June 20-25 at Purdue University. The theme is "For Such a Time as This". PYT BROCHURE
Go Green! Grant and the M.K. Pentecost Ecology Fund Grant - Applications Due April 1
All information mus be IN HAND on April 1st (not postmarked). Applications must be complete and follow all guidelines. GO GREEN APP MKP APP
Association of Smaller Congregations Annual Conference - Registration Deadline April 1
May 3-5 at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, GA. The theme is "New Ways for New Days; Equipping,
Educating, and Empowering Smaller Congregations in New Times". WEBSITE
Clergy/Educator Retreat - Registration Deadline April 5
The annual event will take place April 21-25 at Little Ocmulgee State Park in McRae. It will focus on a study of Jesus' Parables About Discipleship by James W. Moore, and the book is included as part of your registration. RETREAT INFO RETREAT REG FORM
Grief Following Trauma Workshop at Fraser Center - Registration Deadline April 16
This two-day workshop focuses on providing education and skills those who provide counseling to people experiencing grief following trauma. It takes place at the Fraser Center in Hinesville on April 26-27. INFO FLYER
Spring Curriculum Review & Church School Teacher Roundtable - RSVP by April 26
Savannah Presbytery's Education and Training Team has a new opportunity to review curriculum and prepare church school teachers for the fall. The We Believe curriculum has undergone some changes and added a new adult study. Join us to review the new and updated materials and share your successes and challenges with others. It will be held at White Bluff PC in Savannah and beings at 10 AM. The event is free (does not include lunch). RSVP with Lou Ellen Hartley at the Presbytery Office.
11th Annual National Multicultural Church Conference - Registration Deadline April 30
May 27-30 at the Marriott O'Hare in Chicago. Following the theme "H2O: Deepening Our Faith, Widening Our Culture", this conference will look at "growing the church deep and wide" in an increasingly diverse world. People from all cultures and walks of life will come together, and through recognizing and celebrating our differences and their potential, create something new. The cost is $335 (not including hotel and travel); the price goes up after April 30. Get information or register by calling 1-888-728-7228 x5344, or by visiting www.pcusa.org/multicultural.
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LAITY DAY IS MAY 25TH!
Promote the School of the Laity in your church.
 Each year in May, the Savannah Presbytery celebrates Laity Day, a day to promote lay education through our groundbreaking J. Richard Bass School of the Laity. This year's Laity Day will be celebrated on May 25.
Started by former Executive Presbyter Dick Bass in 1988, this two year program, which includes a spring, summer, and fall session each year, allows lay persons to engage in serious study of scripture, theology, and ministry. Graduates have come from all walks of life and all education levels. Held at beautiful Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island, the School of the Laity is truly an educational experience. Classes are taught by pastors and educators from throughout the PC(USA), and usually require homework and additional study in between. The cost is affordable, and there are scholarships available.
On May 25, we are asking each church to do a "Minute for Mission" for the School of the Laity. If you have a graduate in your congregation (with almost 300 graduates to date, you probably do!), ask him or her to participate and talk about their experience as a student.
For more information, visit the SOL Page on our website, or contact Lynn Garis at the Presbytery Office.
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Interesting facts and information for churches.
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Seal
 The seal (or symbol) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is
often used by its churches and governing bodies in many different ways. But there are some strict rules guiding the
seal's use that many may not know about.
Approved by the 197th General Assembly (1985), the
PC(USA) seal is a registered trademark on the principal register with the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office and is registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. The seal is comprised of the symbol, the basic
components of which are the cross, Scripture, a descending dove at the upper
part of the cross and flames on either side of the lower part of the cross, and
the name of the denomination, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), encircles the
symbol.
The basic rules for the use of the seal are as follows: Each
congregation and governing body may use the seal without receiving prior permission.
The seal may be used for core
functions, for example, printing on church stationery and publications, church
signs, or shirts for church athletic teams. The design
and proportions of the symbol must not be altered in any way, except the
size may be changed for use on stationery, signs, banners and so forth. The
symbol may be used with or without the words "Presbyterian Church (USA)"
encircling it. The
seal must adhere to the standardized color palette which has
been established as part of the visible identity program for the
church. There are three primary color formulas, and seven secondary color formulas. Standardizing the color
palette enhances the impact of the primary identification elements. The
symbol must never be depicted with any type of motion. For example, the
symbol must not be depicted in a video or on an Internet Web page as
spinning. While
every use of the seal may not provide an opportunity to display the
statutory notice and use of the statutory notice is not mandatory, it is
good practice, when practicable, to give public notice of the trademark
registration by using one of the following: The letter R enclosed in a
circle: ®; Reg. U.S.
Pat. & Tm. Off.; or Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office Anyone
other than a congregation or governing body who plans to use the seal must
receive the prior permission of the Office of the General Assembly. Any suspected unauthorized use should be
promptly brought to the attention of the Office of Legal/Risk Management
Services or the Office of the General Assembly by forwarding the name and
address of the user as well as a sample of their use of the seal.
This information was obtained from the PC(USA) website. To see more information on these rules, as well as the standardized
color palette and usage guidelines, visit www.pcusa.org/graphics/permission.
"Did You Know" will now be in each e-newsletter, and will provide helpful information and facts regarding everyday church issues. If your church is looking for information on a specific issue, or has something that might be of use in this column, contact Tavia Harrison.
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NEW HISPANIC CONGREGATION IN THE WORKS
Swainsboro PC is key in creating and hosting this new ministry.
The members of Swainsboro PC are working with General Presbyter Ken McKenzie to spearhead a Hispanic Ministry in their area.
Facing a shrinking congregation, and at a crossroads in their church life, the session of SPC decided to look outside themselves at how their church could serve God in their community. What they found was quite a large Hispanic population that doesn't attend church, but has a need not only of a place to worship, but a place they can go for fellowship, assistance, and an over-all sense of belonging.
Ken has called in Hispanic Presbyterian pastor, Rev. Ozeas Fernandez, and local pastors from other denominations for assistance. Plans are in the works to find out how to best serve this new congregation, including a possible after-school program , food and clothing bank, and more. They have already begun planning a kids summer day camp.
The new congregation will have a "kick-off" weekend May 8-9. Saturday will be a celebration with games, food, information, and more. Sunday, Mother's Day, they will hold their first worship. All in the presbytery are invited, and prayers and support are asked for as this ministry gets off the ground.
For more information, contact Ken McKenzie at the Presbytery Office. You can also look for updates in the coming months in your presbytery newsletter and e-newsletter.
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NEWS FROM AROUND SAVANNAH PRESBYTERY
Wanted: Summer Camp Volunteers. The Christian Education committee is currently looking for adults to serve as volunteer counselors at this year's Summer Camp, the week of June 21st. Adult counselors have a primary role in the campers' experience, staying with them in the cabins, and attending all activities with them. If you are interested in serving, or want to know more about it, please contact Lou Ellen Hartley at the Presbytery Office.
Helping Flood Victims. Blackshear PC is currently gathering volunteers from the congregation to participate in a six week ecumenical work project in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Much of eastern Iowa was devastated by flooding almost two years ago, and there are families that still haven't been able to return home. There are six week-long opportunities available from April 11 to May 22. If you or your church is interested in participating, you can call PDA at 866-732-6121 or visit their website.
Hidden Treasures of Bayard Square. First PC in Darien is holding an upscale indoor bazaar May 20-21 at 304 Third Street in Darien. They will have everything from anti ques to art to jewelry and plants. The bazaar will help them raise funds for a new Fellowship Hall. All are invited to come and shop. They are also looking for donated items to sell, and all donations are tax deductible. For more information, or to schedule a pick-up or delivery, call Judy Dodd at 912-437-7001.
Church Musician Needed. Christ PC in Pooler is seeking the services of a quality church musician. The ideal candidate will be the primary keyboardist, direct the choir and vocal ensembles, have a traditional foundation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a contemporary vision. Interested candidates, or those who know one, should contact Rev. Ed Ayers at 912-925-6441 or by email.
New Directory Needs Your Help! A few weeks ago churches received a request to update information for the 2010-2011 Savannah Presbytery Directory (the Who's Who). Many churches have already responded, and we are so thankful! If your church has not, please do so by April 15th. For help or information, contact Tavia Harrison at the Presbytery Office.
Prayer Concerns. Please keep the
following people and churches in your prayers:
-- The Savannah Presbytery, its teams, leaders, and staff , as they learn and work into the new structure.
-- Victims of recent earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and Turkey, those dealing with flooding in the Midwest United States, and those working to aid in their relief, recovery, and reconstruction.
-- The leaders and participants in the Clergy/ Educator Retreat
The new Hispanic Ministry currently being organized in Swainsboro, its leaders and new congregants
-- The health and healing of Nettie Drew (Executive Director of Swainsboro Apts.), Nancy Cramer (wife of Altama PC pastor Bert Cramer), Ginger Chambless (wife of Henry Memorial PC pastor Proctor Chambless), and Rev. Don Fehr (retired Minister Member)
And Don't Forget -
- Efforts Continue in Haiti. PDA and other organizations are still helping with
recovery efforts for victims of the January 12 earthquake. There is so
much you can still do! For more information, CLICK HERE.
- Earth Sunday resources are available. CLICK HERE
- Clerks of Session: If you haven't filled out the Clerk's Annual Questionnaire, please do so right away by CLICKING HERE. You'll need a PIN and Password, which you can get by calling the Presbytery Office.
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CONTACT US
Savannah Presbytery
3590 Darien Highway, Suite 8, Brunswick, GA 31525
Office: 912-264-1997 Fax: 912-262-6815
home@savannahpresbytery.org
www.savannahpresbytery.org
Ken McKenzie, General Presbyter
kmckenzie@savannahpresbytery.org
Russell Gladding, Stated Clerk/Treasurer
rgladding@savannahpresbytery.org
Lynn Garis, Associate Presbyter for Laity & Coordinator for the M.K. Pentecost Ecology Fund Committee
lgaris@savannahpresbytery.org
Lou Ellen Hartley, Associate Presbyter for Christian Education lehartley@savannahpresbytery.org
Tavia Harrison, Communications & Presbytery Support Coordinator
tharrison@savannahpresbytery.org
Liz Richardson, Business Manager
lrichardson@savannahpresbytery.org
Savannah Presbytery and the Resource Center are open Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 5 PM, and Friday 9 AM - 1 PM.
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