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MVP Mission Update
October 31, 2013
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Save the Dates
Thursday
November 7th
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
The Journey
Encore Presentation
MVP Mission Center
109 Stonecreek Rd NW
New Philadelphia, OH
Further information can be found here.
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Tuesday
December 3rd
9a - 4p
The Presbytery
Gathers Stated
Presbytery Meeting
Advent Worship, Update from the Commissions, and Vote on the 2014 Budget
The Presbyterian Church
142 N. Fourth St.
Coshocton, 43812
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Questions?
Comments?
Corrections?
800.693.1147
330.339.5515
8:00A - 4:30P
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MVP News:
There are still plenty of
2013 - 2014
Presbyterian Planning Calendars
available in the MVP Mission Center!
$9.00 each
Contact Candice to place your order or visit the MVP Mission Center to get yours today!
If you have placed an order, please pick up your order at the Mission Center.2013 Mission Yearbooks are now on sale
$12.00 each
Per Capita 2013
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GA
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6.87
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Synod
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3.25
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Presbytery
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18.36
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Total
| 28.48 |
Per Capita 2014
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GA
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7.02
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Total
| 28.63 |
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MVP Mission Center Hours
Week of November 4-7, 2013
Due to Candice and Paula attending Stated Clerk Training in Louisville, KY, the MVP Mission Center will be operating under reduced hours:
- Monday, November 4 - Office will be closed.
- Tuesday, November 5 - Office will be open 10:00-3:00
- Wednesday, November 6 - Office will be open 10:00-4:30
- Thursday, November 7 - Office will be open regular hours, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, November 11, 2013. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Debbie at Deborah@MVPJourney.org. |
"Well, He's No Saint!" That was the expression my grandmother used in response to odd behaviors of family members that she did not consider appropriate. While we weren't sure what would constitute a "saint," we were pretty clear when we were outside the bounds of sainthood. Still, her expression prompted the question: "What exactly is a saint?" Different religious traditions use the term in different ways. In the Roman Catholic and Anglican traditions, individuals who have led particularly holy lives attain "sainthood." Yet the Apostle Paul in Romans 1:7 is clear that we are "called to be saints." So, what then is a saint?
My favorite definition of a saint is a person whose life reflects the love of God. Simply put, a saint is a person whose actions and being shine the love of God into the lives of others. Being a saint is not about being perfect. It is about being holy. We are not holy because we never sin. We are not holy because we are perfect. We are holy because we are set apart through our baptism to reflect the love of God. We express this holiness when we allow our lives to be formed in response to God's forgiveness and love. We live as a holy people when we allow the Spirit of God to work through us to heal the world. Do you know any saints? I do! I can name a long list of people through whom I have experienced the love of God and in whom I have seen God's love shine. I can even name some saints in this presbytery. God has blessed all of us with saints who have touched our lives. The Apostles' Creed speaks of "the communion of saints," calling us to remember all the saints who have touched us. This coming Sunday is All Saints Sunday. Liturgically, it is one of the days set aside to honor and celebrate the saints in our lives, the people in whom God's light has shined for us. As the old hymn reminds us: They lived not only in ages past, there are hundreds of thousands still; The world is bright with the joyous saints who love to do Jesus' will. You can meet them in school or in lanes, or at sea. In church, or in trains or in shops, or at tea* For the saints of God are just folk like me, And I mean to be one too. Blessings, all you who are called to saints! 
Deborah Rundlett
General Presbyter
*Yes, this is a British hymn! :)
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Holy Habit: Remembering the Saints
The Hebrew word for "saint" is often translated "faithful." In Psalm 30 and 149, we read: "Sing to the Lord, O you God's faithful (O you God's saint)." In preparation for All Saints Sunday, take some time to name the saints/the faithful who have gone before us, even as you give thanks for the saints of today and tomorrow. Remember, each one of us is called to be a saint in order that God's love might shine through us!
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Important Announcement Regarding
IRS Tax-Exempt Status Filing Form 990
From: April Davenport
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 3:07 PM
Subject: Federal & State Tax-Exempt Status Issues
In May, the message below was sent to you regarding federal tax-exempt status issues and possible automatic revocation of federal tax-exempt status for failure to file Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Form 990 (An Annual Information Report). Since that time, our Office has received a report of a mid council receiving a revocation notice from a state tax authority due to an alleged failure to file a state information report which sounded similar to IRS Form 990.
If your mid council or a church in your mid council receives a letter from the IRS or a state taxing authority referencing possible revocation of exempt status, please do not ignore these letters. While it may be that no such submission was due, an incorrect coding by a taxing authority could lead to the revocation of tax-exempt status and the necessity to reapply in order to reinstate this necessary status for the furtherance of ministry.
If you receive a letter from the IRS, please retain the letter and contact April or Becky immediately at the numbers listed below.
If you receive a letter from a state taxing authority, please retain the letter and contact a competent attorney in your jurisdiction immediately for assistance. The Office of Legal and Risk Management Services ("Legal Office") of the Presbyterian Mission Agency may be able to provide a referral to an attorney in your jurisdiction if such a referral is needed. In addition, once legal counsel is secured in your jurisdiction, the Legal Office may be able to provide informational assistance to your attorney.
April L. Davenport
Associate General Counsel
Presbyterian Mission Agency
100 Witherspoon Street, Rm. 5629
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
502-569-5350
april.davenport@pcusa.org
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Encore presentation of The Journey
Thanks to all who attended The Journey on Saturday. For those who missed it, we are offering an encore presentation here at the Mission Center. All are welcome! Register by printing and returning your registration form the MVP Mission Center or email Candice today! Please register early to assist us in planning for the day with an accurate attendance count. We look forward to seeing you!
Want to know more? We are also posting information on The Journey and upcoming events on the MVP website.
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Announcing the 2014 Commissioned Lay Pastors Transformation Track!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2014 Commissioned Lay Pastors Transformation Track.
They must be received by the Mission Center no later than October 31, 2013.
Further information and application materials can be found on the MVP Website at this link.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING!
Discernment of God's Call-- Opportunities to Serve on the new Commissions and the 2014 General Assembly
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Where are the 2014 Updated forms?
2014 is quickly approaching, and your Mission Staff has been busily preparing the updated terms of call forms for 2014. This information will be available on the website very soon! We are confirming information with the Board of Pensions to ensure the 2014 forms are accurate before releasing them.
The 2014 Minimum Terms of Call can be found on the MVP Website under "Forms" and "Ministry."
The 2014 Per Capita information has been updated, both on the website and in the sidebar here in the MVP Mission Update. For your convenience, here it is as well:
Per Capita 2014
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GA
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7.02
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Total
| 28.63 |
If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact Candice at the Mission Center by calling 330-339-5515 or emailing at Candice@MVPJourney.org. |
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From Kate George, First Presbyterian Minerva
PW Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale
The Presbyterian Women of our church are holding a Ten Thousand Villages Festival Sale. This is a Fair Trade Sale and the proceeds go to the artisans from all over the world who have created the products. This is not a fundraiser for our PW, but a mission. The event will be held the week of November 4. Further details can be found in this flyer.
Thank you!
--Kate George
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From Carly Jones, Wooster Westminster
Dear Presbytery/Church friends -
We are looking at developing an emergency preparedness plan for our congregation. We were advised by the security team at The College of Wooster to look at other churches to see if they were willing to share their plans to help get us started. If any area churches have information you are willing to share, please contact me at cjones@wooster.edu or Dries Coetzee at acoetzee@wooster.edu.
With thanks,
Carly Jones
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From Rick Hastings, Barlow Presbyterian
Seeking Hymnals
Barlow Presbyterian is looking for 50-75 copies of "The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration." If your congregation has any to spare, please email Pastor Rick Hastings or call 740-336-0111. Thanks and blessings!
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From Nancy Montgomery
Seeking a Director of Camp Wakonda
Camp Wakonda is a small, primarily summer camp in Carroll County that is seeking a full-time Director to work and live at the camp. To view more about the camp, a complete job description and to whom to submit a resume, visit the camp website: www.Wakondacamp.com.
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We are happy to post news and requests from your church in this section of the MVP Update. Just email Candice or call 330-339-5515 to relay your news. Please also let us know the "expiration date" on the news item so that we can keep this section current.
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Order your 2014 Mission Yearbook today!
Due to popular demand, the Mission Center will be coordinating a bulk order for 2014 Mission Yearbooks and 2013-2015 Books of Order. To order, contact Candice at Candice@MVPJourney.org by November 15, 2013.
The cost of the 2014 Mission Yearbook is $15 each, plus shipping to your office if desired. You also have the option to pick up the books at the Mission Center.
The Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, the denomination's award-winning mission devotional, features stories from around the corner and around the globe. Thousands of Presbyterians use it every day to learn about other ministries, to be encouraged by the witness of others, and to connect with and pray for them as they serve.
Also: The Book of Order is available as a free PDF download from the PCUSA Store. You can find it here.
There are a limited number of 2013-2014 Presbyterian Planning Calendars still available for $9 each. Please contact Candice if you are interested.
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Prayer Requests/Updates
- The Installation Service of Anne Weirich will be held at College Drive Presbyterian Church in New Concord, Ohio, on Sunday, November 3, 2013. It will be held during normal worship service hours at 10:30 am. All are invited to attend! For those who can't make the regular service, there will be a reception following the service at the church. If you have any questions, please contact Tim Pollock, chair of the installation committee.
If you or someone you know has a prayer request,
please send them to Candice at
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Journeying with Jesus to touch the world...
Empowered by the Spirit to:
Make Disciples, Nurture Our Faith, and Serve the Needs of the Community!
Candice McMath, Mission Coordinator
Muskingum Valley Presbytery
109 Stonecreek Road NW
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
330.339.5515
1.800.693.1147
Fax: 330.339.6225
Visit our website: www.MVPJourney.org
Regular Office hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00A to 4:30P
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