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March 5, 2015
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330.339.5515
Mission Center
Office Hours:
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The IRS has issued new Mileage Rates
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Per Capita 2015
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7.07
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I am a Fiesta!
In her blog this week, Jan Richardson quotes from Eduardo Galeano's Walking Words, a collection of stories inspired by Latin American folklore:
The Church says: The body is a sin.
Science says: The body is a machine.
Advertising says: The body is a business.
The body says: I am a fiesta.
I love the body's response to the Church (as institution with a capital "C"), science, and advertising! Imagine claiming the reality that your body is a celebration, a festival, a fiesta!
Galeano's words got me thinking about not just individual bodies, but also about us as the Body of Christ. What would happen if we claimed the reality that together we are a fiesta, loved and called by God? How would our communities' perception of us change? Who would be drawn into our party? How might people experience and describe us? How might the experience of fiesta change us?
A good friend tells the story of being in Spain for Holy Week last year. One of the unexpected gifts of the week was the Festival of the Stations of the Cross, which wove its way through the streets of the little village in which she was staying. While a somber fiesta to be sure, it was a powerful and profound celebration of Jesus' love for us. There she was, a foreigner who spoke no Spanish, caught up with the fiesta crowd, accepted as part of the body. It was for her an unexpected yet profound pilgrimage, one in which she experienced the body as a fiesta.
How is God calling you as the body of Christ in your community to be a fiesta?
With blessing,
Debbie Rundlett
General Presbyter
Holy Habit: Fiesta!
One of the ways that we can become a fiesta is to enter more intentionally into the divine dance of the Trinity. Whether in a solemn (as my friend's fiesta experience was in Spain) or celebratory way, the season of Lent invites us to be a fiesta as we love God and love our neighbor. How might you more intentionally celebrate this season? How will you celebrate God? How will God celebrate you? Consider ways in which you can go all-out in your celebration and be a fiesta!
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Mission Center Inclement Weather Procedures
Winter 2015
In the case of inclement weather, the operating hours of the Mission Center may be reduced.
If the schools in Tuscarawas County are closed due to the weather, the Mission Center will most likely be closed as well. Call before coming to the office to ensure someone is here to greet you.
Normal business hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.
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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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Save the Date! May 3-5, 2015 RMMG Spring Retreat "The Enneagram: Nine Ways of Looking at the World"
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Formational Prayer Seminar to be held in Ashland
June 10 -13, 2015
As we take our journey most helpful in the whole process is offered in the Formational Prayer Seminar to be held at Ashland Theological Seminary on June 10 - June 13, 2015. Information is available from LLawson1@ashland.edu or by calling Lynne at 419-207-5547.
This seminar has helped so many of us along the path and provides a great opportunity for healing and growth through the Holy Spirit.
Blessings and thanks,
Kathy Adams
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 Important Message
Regarding 2015-2016 Planning Calendars
We regret to announce that, due to dwindling orders, we will not be accepting orders for the 2015-2016 Planning Calendars from the PC(USA). We have not been receiving enough orders to qualify for the bulk discount. If you would like to order a Planning Calendar, we encourage to do so directly from the PC(USA) Online Store here: http://store.pcusa.org/
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Discernment of God's Call-- Opportunities to Serve at the 2016 General Assembly
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John Bell Event, June 2015Sponsored by the Presbytery of West VirginiaThe Nurture Committee of the Presbytery of West Virginia is pleased to announce that it will be hosting John Bell, from the Iona Community in Scotland, on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, at First Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV. Complete information can be found at http://www.wvpresbytery.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/John-Bell.pdf. For more information, contact Susan Sharp Campbell, Associate for Educational Ministry for the Presbytery of West Virginia, at 304-645-4568 or susan_sharp_campbell@hotmail.com
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Director of Business Affairs PositionNational Capital Presbytery, Rockville, MDNational Capital Presbytery seeks a full-time Director of Business Affairs with strong financial skills and judgement who sees their work here as a calling to help the greater church. Requirements: 1) Demonstrated sound judgement about church financial and business decisions. 2) Experience with risk analysis, forecasting, strategy, real estate transactions, budgeting, contracts, negotiations, and engaging outside financial and legal counsel. 3) Technical financial skills to support business analysis and investment decisions. 4) Strong communication skills and an ability to communicate complex financial matters to both corporate and non-financial groups. 5) Sensitivity to a church context, decision-making structures and spiritual focus. 6) Spiritual maturity and ability to work collaboratively in teams. 7) Bachelor's degree or equivalent. For more information, see thepresbytery.org. To apply, send resume and references to david@bradleyhillschurch.org.
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 Coming June 27, 2015 -- MVP Mission Fair!
The Serving in Mission Commission along with Big Fish (Artist's Worshiping Community) are excited to share with you plans to develop our first annual Mission Fair to be held this summer at the MVP Mission Center. We want to create a fun and free family-friendly fair to gather our communities together to share about the variety of missions our churches participate in. We need your help! We need churches who want to sponsor a booth and a food for the event. Contact Rick Hastings or Candice McMath to sign up today!
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Warsaw First Presbyterian Church
Seeking Pastor
We are seeking to fulfill our pulpit by a part-time pastor, either half-time or three quarter-time. Our pulpit is now vacant due to resignation.
We are an 80+ member church serving God through our mission to community, country and world. Our church is a "Confessing Church" and holds faithfully to "Reformed Doctrine." Our purpose exists to bring the bread of life to all of God's people.
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Prayer Requests/Updates
- Prayers requested for the Myers family. Carole Myers passed away suddenly last week. She was an elder and treasurer for Hanoverton Presbyterian Church.
- Prayers are requested for Ron Pinkowski, as he undergoes medical treatment.
- Prayers requested for Hugh Berry and Floyd Starr.
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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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