Developing, Nurturing
& Supporting Leaders
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Mark Your Calendar!
Synod of Lincoln Trails
2013 Meetings
February 22
First Presbyterian Church
Urbana, IL
June 15
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
October 26
Philo Presbyterian Church
Philo, IL
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Check our website or contact the synod office for details!
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Bells that Sounded - and Some That Didn't
A recap of 2012's top stories in the Presbyterian Church (USA)
January 3, 2013
The Presbyterian Outlook
Leslie Scanlon
Compiled by The Presbyterian Outlook's award-wining national reporter, the stories that made the most news for Presbyterians last year:
Click here to read the article.
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Young Adult Volunteer Program
A year of service for a lifetime of change
Want to put your faith in action?
Want to grow as a leader in Christian service
Want to see the world while serving God and those in need?
The YAV program might be just for you...
Application deadline for 2013-2014 is January 31, 2013
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New Curriculum From Presbyterian Mission Agency's Office of Evangelism engages the church in the gospel, discipleship, and mission
Published in partnership with Congregational Ministries Publishing
 Louisville
Inspire a journey of prayer and faith-sharing with Engage, a new curriculum based on the well-loved Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) program of the same name.
Engage - developed in partnership with the office of Evangelis of the PC(USA) and Congregational Ministries Publishing - connects the church with its community and equips members to live out and share their growing faith.
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Publications from our Neighborhood |
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Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land
by Ruth Everhart
Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land tells the story of Ruth Everhart's pilgrimage through Israel and Palestine. It has two main purposes: to take the reader through the sights and sounds and smells of the Holy Land, and to explore the faith questions raised by a pilgrimage.
Click on the links below for more details.
Eerdmans: Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land
Amazon: Chasing the Divine in the Holy Land
Book Trailer: You Tube
Blog: Work in Progress
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Grieving Hearts in Worship: A Ministry Resource
by Michael Landon
Grieving Hearts in Worship offers an in-depth opportunity to answer challening questions concerning a growing disconnect between how we grieve and how we worship God. Through the use of stories, poetry, creative worship services and thought-provoking discussions, Landon shares his unique understanding of the nature of our need for rituals in worship as a beneficial part of our journey towards healing.
To order click on the link: Author House Publishing
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Generosity for Every Generation
March 11-13 - St. Louis, Missouri
For elders, pastors, presbytery staff and volunteers
Then we your people, the flock of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise."
Psalm 79:13
For more information visit the Stewardship Kaleidoscope webpage.
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32nd Annual Rural Ministry Conference |
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Food & Faith
March 3-5, 2013
Where leaders in rural communities and congregations gather to gain insight and inspiration, to network and neighbor that our ministries might be empowered. This ecumenical conference includes worship, keynote speakers, workshops, Bible study, and offers participants a unique opportunity to network with others who are active in and concerned about rural ministry.
More...
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February 6-9, 2013
Orlando, Florida
Doubletree Hotel
 Come and Let Us Play at the 2013 Annual Event in Orlando! Psalm 148:12-13 reads, "Young men and women alike, old and young together! Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. "As God's redeemed creation in Christ, we believe that God has gifted us with the ability to both work and play. We know that Christ came that we might have abundant life; therefore, let us celebrate the freedom to love God and one another in response to God's love for us. We hope you plan to join us for the 2013 Annual Event, where we'll experience the spirit of God through play!
Click here to register now
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Find out what's happening within the presbyteries of the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Click on links below to read the newsletters or visit their webpages.
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