The Beloved Community of MVP Gathers

And the joy of your presence is requested!

• Date:      Next Tuesday, February 25 
• Time:     Registration begins at 9:30 am
• Where:  First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Avenue, Wooster, OH 
• Why: To nurture our Vision, deepen our Relationships, share in Ministry, and order our Structures to best support our shared Vision, Relationships and Ministry

The specifics include:

Vision

The Beloved Community Gathers for Worship

The Beloved Community: How will we organize?

Review of Transitional Bylaws and Vote

Relationships

Retirement of our Transitional Stated Clerk and Celebration Lunch

Ministry

Parish Elders

-       Testimony: God at Work

-       Recommendation for the formation of an Administrative Commission

-       Request for Reinstatement

Discipleship & Discernment

-       Election of Vice Moderator

-       Election of Equipping & Serving in Mission Commissions

-       Invitation to serve

Structure

Omnibus

Stated Clerk Transition: Update & Process for Moving Forward

Please be sure to mark your calendar (and register with Candice)! Together we are the body of Christ that makes up MVP.

With joy,

Debbie Rundlett

General Presbyter 

Holy Habit: Gathering as the Beloved Community

Save the Date!

Upcoming Stated Meeting of the Presbytery

Tuesday

February 25, 2014

9:30 am - 4 pm

Stated Meeting:

The Presbytery Gathers for Worship and Business

Wooster First Presbyterian Church

621 College Avenue

Wooster, OH 44691

Cost: $10 for lunch

RSVP to Candice

by February 18, 2014

Registration begins at 9:30 am 

Worship begins at 10:00 am 

and will include worshipping with musicians from Wooster First! Many thanks to them for sharing their musical worship gifts with us.

"Believing Out Loud: Finding Your Preaching Voice" training for Lay Preachers in March!

"How can they call on him unless they believe in him? How can they believe in him unless they hear about him? How can they hear about him unless someone preaches to them?" 

(Romans 10:14 NIRV)

Save the date! 

On March 15, 2014, we will be offering "Believing Out Loud: Finding Your Preaching Voice," a one-day training session at the Mission Center for lay people who might serve as pulpit supply.  This is an excellent opportunity for those who may consider the Commissioned Lay Pastor transformation track in Fall 2014, as well as other church leaders, elders, and/or deacons.

Preaching is a physical activity where mind, body, spirit, voice and passion are engaged. In the process of preparing for and practicing sermons out loud, this seminar will provide the practical basics of preaching and aims for your discovery of and gaining confidence in your preaching voice.

• Date: Saturday, March 15, 2014
• Time: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Location: MVP Mission Center, 109 Stonecreek Rd NW, New Philadelphia, OH
• Cost: $25 (includes materials and lunch)
• RSVP to Candice by email or phone (330) 339-5515 before March 11, 2014.

An Update from the Mission Center

from Candice McMath 

Spring Lantern Fellowship 2014 Women's Retreat

From Tara Mitchell

All ladies are invited to attend the 2014 Spring Lantern Women's Retreat in April.  

Annual Maple Syrup Open House at PHOC

March 2, 2014 at 10:00 am

Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp will be hosting their annual Maple Syrup Open House on March 2, 2014 from 10am-3pm.

Come and enjoy free pancakes and sausage and then take a tour to see their Maple Syrup Operation underway.

Last year, Dick Wiles and his volunteers bottled more than 400 gallons of syrup. Throughout the year, we sell the syrup to raise money for our Summer Camp Ministry. During the Open House, we will be accepting donations to apply toward our Summer Camp Scholarship Program.

Come out and learn more about this ministry we call camp!

Penny Swindall

Office Manager

Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp

4654 Pleasant Hill Rd.

Perrysville, Ohio 44864

Office: 419-938-3715

Fax: 419-938-3714

Email: info@phoc.org

Web: www.phoc.org

An Update from the Presbyterian Women

From Sandi Butterbaugh

Attached is the winter 2013 newsletter for the Presbyterian Women of the Synod of the Covenant.  Enjoy!

Winter 2013 Newsletter

An Update from the Synod of the Covenant

From Janet Fehlen

The synod is in the process of sending (via mail) the attached Thank You Letter and Synod Annual Report for 2013, which also includes opportunities for 2014 to all churches within the synod.

Thanks!

Janet C. Fehlen

Executive Assistant

Synod of the Covenant

419-754-4050

From Massillon Central Presbyterian Church

Seeking an Organist

Central Presbyterian Church of Massillon has an immediate opening for a quarter-time organist and accompanist. Instruments are a 2002 Allen Renaissance 80-stop, 3-manual digital organ with MIDI and a Steinway six-foot grand piano.  The individual filling the position will be responsible for one Sunday morning worship service, weekly rehearsal (September-May) with a twenty-five voice chancel choir, special liturgical services, weddings, and in-church funeral services.  

Position reports to the Director of Music Ministries. Compensation will be negotiated and based upon commensurate experience.  A full position description is available upon request. 

Interested persons are asked to contact Larry Lalama at 330-832-7455 or cpcp@sssnet.com.

2014 PW Gathering: "Radical Hospitality"

From the Presbyterian Women in the Synod of the Covenant 

The PW in the Synod of the Covenant wish to announce their 2014 Gathering, "Radical Hospitality."

• Date: July 18-19, 2014
• Location: Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 5151 W Lennon Rd, Flint Township, MI 48507

Details on breakout sessions, cost, and speakers can be found in this brochure.

Save the Date: May 1, 2014

Re/Entry: Rebuilding Productive Lives, Post-Incarceration

A Policy Coordination and Training Symposium for Professionals

Please see the attached news release announcing the Exploring a Call to Seminary Conference at UDTS 

An Exciting Choral Opportunity for Our Youth