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Presbytery Meeting - March 5, 2016
Notice of the Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Transylvania
The Presbytery will meet on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at First Presbyterian Church, 123 Keavy Road, London, KY. Driving Directions. Thanks to the pastor, staff, elders and members of First, London for hosting the presbytery meeting.
The Presbytery convenes at 10 AM. Registration opens at 9 AM. Lunch price is $8.00. Childcare is available and free to those who need it. However, we need to know the number of children expected. Please send your request to Sharel at stempleton@transypby.org.
First, London has an active and vital food pantry ministry, and the offering collected during the meeting will be used to support their ministry efforts. Worship will include the Sacrament of Communion and General Assembly commissioners will be commissioned for service.
If you know the name of your elder commissioner(s), please send their name(s) to Sharel so that a name tag can be prepared. Email: stempleton@transypby.org. If you are unable to attend, please request an excused absence from the Stated Clerk. Email: statedclerk@transypby.org.
If you have any questions or need more information, please reply to the stated clerk's email as listed above. God's blessings to each one and see you soon in London.
The Rev. Jerry L. Utt, II Stated Clerk
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| Partners in Ministry! |
 This is the theme and the logo for the 2016 conference for operators of our water systems in the Yucatan Network of Living Waters for the World - the network that YOU helped to create and support. On March 4 & 5, operators of our 60 water purification plants across the peninsula will gather for continuing education, fellowship, and sharing of best practices. This is the 11th annual conference, each one a bit better than the last! This time together helps to strengthen the sustainability of our water systems, some of which have been providing clean water continuously for nearly 12 years - that's millions of gallons of clean water! Please pray for this conference, for those who will attend, and for God's guidance as we continue to make clean water available for God's people in the Yucatan peninsula. (Note: the leftmost water drop contains the logo of our non-profit partner there, created by Mexican Presbyterians to facilitate this partnership. This is the first time these two logos have been combined as one!) |
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| Mental Health and the Faith Community |
It is estimated that roughly 20% of the population of the United States struggles with a mental illness. At last count, there were roughly 120 million prescriptions in the United States for psychotropic medications. Mental illness is a reality and it is a reality that is present within our congregations and the communities that we serve. Many clergy find themselves at a loss when dealing with mentally ill individuals. Most seminaries do not include curriculum related to mental illness, and so the average community pastor does the best that they can. One of our goals here at Eastern State Hospital is to serve as a resource to the faith community. So many of the individuals struggling with mental illness are in need of healthy, understanding, and welcoming churches and faith communities. I would like to take a moment to invite each one of you to our new hospital facility for a community clergy event. This event will feature presentations from psychology, social work, pastoral care, and other individuals involved in psychiatric healthcare. This event will take place at Eastern State Hospital on March 4, 2016. Lunch will be served and a tour of the new facility will be given in addition to the scheduled presentations. The hospital is sponsoring this community event so there is no cost associated with the presentation. Additional details are included in the attached flyer. Please feel free to contact me via the information below if you have any questions. Space is limited, so please RSVP as soon as possible. If you choose to attend and have special dietary requirements, please include that information in your RSVP email.
Blessings,
Mike
Rev. Michael C. Sibley, M.Div., BCC
Board Certified Chaplain
Eastern State Hospital
Managed by UK Healthcare
1350 Bull Lea Rd.
Lexington, Ky 40511
(859)246-8060
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| Holy Week Lunchtime Worship - Second Presbyterian |
 Second Presbyterian Church460 East Main Street
March 21-25
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.
A light lunch will be offered each day at 12:30 p.m., at a cost of $7/pp
Monday
Dan Hans, Second Presbyterian
Tuesday
Bill McAtee, Retired Presbytery Executive
Wednesday
Chris Roseland, PC(USA) Mission Agency
Thursday
Sara Benedetti, Second Presbyterian
Good Friday
David Holden, Second Presbyterian
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| Spring Rallies - Early Bird Deadline, March 1 to receive $20 Discount |
APRIL 15 - 17: 6th-
12th
Grade Rally
Event Leader: Joel Stanley, Youth Director of First, Richmond.
Cost: $90 after March 1st $110
Arrive: 7 p.m. Friday
Depart: 11:00 a.m. Sunday
This weekend will be during our annual Work Day so we will incorporate a Service Project at Burnamwood as part of Saturday's activities. Open House is on Sunday with a Worship Service and Lunch (The Meal). Attendees can eat on Sunday at no cost.
APRIL 22 - 24: 1
st - 5
th Grade Rally
Event Leader: Ryan Straw, Youth Director at Pisgah, Versailles.
Cost: $90 after March 1st $110
Arrive: 7 p.m. Friday
Depart: 11 a.m. Sunday
 This is a new event as we are inviting our 1st and 2nd Graders to come out and experience a weekend at camp prior to the summer. The weekend will include, games, campfires, SMORES, and much more.
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Presbytery of Transylvania
PO Box 23580
Lexington, Kentucky 40523
859-264-8867
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