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Loss, lament, and gratitude in the aftermath of Florence

…at http://www.firstpresnb.org or mail your gift to First Presbyterian Church New Bern, NC 400 New Street, New Bern, NC 28560, or at the same address, Craven County Disaster Relief Assistance. You can also do so through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), online at http://www.pcusa.org, or 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396, (David…

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2023 Enrich Educator of the Year Award Recipient

…and call to ministry. She provided leadership for implementing sustainable ministry in the children and youth programs. During the COVID pandemic, Jenna created a website to support families as they nurture faith at home. This website, www.fpcfaithfulfamilies.com, has been visited by thousands across the country and the world, resourcing both families and church leaders. Jenna lives out her belief in…

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Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church–Solo Pastor–South Easton, MA

…for more fully utilizing our website and our general social media presence • Engage members in activities that develop their individual gifts and help them transition into leadership roles in the church. • Foster a church culture that connects with the local community. For more information please contact: Tom Loewald – thomas.loewald@gmail.com or Karen Elsner – kdelsner@comcast.net https://www.goodshepherdpresbyterian.org/ GSPC-Pastor-Job-Description  …

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Union to hold Seminary for a Day Sept 28

…historical moments, as captured in documents such as the Confession of 1967, the Barmen Declaration, the Confession of Belhar, etc. The Book of Order as a Mission Manual Carson Rhyne, Instructor of Church Polity Often times, people see the Book of Order as rules and regulations that have to be followed or as “hoops” that have to be jumped over….

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Middle East Travel Seminar: Following Jesus around the Sea of Galilee

…a drought that is from the first century CE. Upon reaching shore, we went by bus to the Mount of the Beatitudes on the Galilee mountains overlooking the Sea of Galilee. We listened to the reading of Matthew 5:3-10 at the traditional site believed to be the place where Jesus taught the Beatitudes to the people. We continued our journey…

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Middle East Travel Seminar: The Western Wall, Temple Mount, and Dome of the Rock

…faces the Mount of Olives and also contains the Golden Gate which is sealed. Some believe Christ will return through the Golden Gate. Church bells were ringing as we walked around the dome and viewed the bedrock of Mt. Moriah. Dome of the Rock It was a very brief bus ride to Mount Zion to the traditional site of the…

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2018 Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

…built on the sites of Jesus’ birth, crucifixion and burial or should I say burials as there are two disputed sites for the garden tomb. For me, one of the most holy places is the garden of Gethsemane. It is a small garden, surrounded by a fence with hundreds of year-old olive trees. I sat with Sam Adams in the…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: November 2022

…let us remember to give in this period of Thanksgiving. View the UPSem Website, Alumni Page and follow the guidelines to give to the Seminary so that students will have the opportunity to be aided in responding to the call of God. For tracking purposes, please write “BAA” on the website form and on the memo line of your check….

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India travel seminar: Spirit of the Sikhs

…Holy ground India travel seminar: Leaving our shoes at the door India travel seminar: Joyful unpredictability India travel seminar: Same but different BY ERIN BURT We spent a morning at the Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar. I arrived with anticipation about the beauty of this site with no idea how moved I would be. While pictures do not…

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About Giving: Attitude is Everything

…in order to get? Reflecting on giving in church or giving back to God, such giving is an act of stewardship, as defined in the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms— “the responsibility given to humans in creation for managing the resources of the earth. Christian stewardship involves the whole of life since all life comes from God and is to…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: August 2022

…we can see you.” Everyone saw the need, but only Jesus met the need. We must get to the place regularly where faithful action is taken in order to see the manifested power of God in operation. As Jesus says elsewhere, as followers we will be able to do the same works he has done and even greater works. Third,…

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BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER: MAY 2022

…friends, LIFE or death. LIFE CHOOSE DEATH -Love -Hate -Joy -Sadness -Peace -Insecurity -Love Suffering OR -Inpatient -Goodness -Evil -Gentleness -Disrespect -Faith -Doubt -Meekness -Arrogant -Self-Control -Impulse And remember brothers and sisters in Christ, we have choices. Which one will you choose, LIFE or death? Let us respond to the word of God. Amen. So be it. Richly Bless Students…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: September 2021

…know that they were free. Others say that the enslaved knew that they had been freed, however, there was no one to enforce their federally mandated freedom. On that day Major General Gordon Granger, commander of the United States Army of the Federal District of Texas, arrived at Galveston and issued General Order #3 which stated that all slaves are…

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Middle East Travel Seminar: Surprising spiritual moments

…Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:27-28). The irony, when you look up from your mud-covered feet you see a strict border dividing Israel and Jordan. I believe Paul and Jesus desired for divisions to be broken down and that breaking down such divisions is found in the sacrament of baptism. Yet in the holy waters of Jordan, where Christ and many more…

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Middle East Travel Seminar: Little Petra and glamping(?)

…how our food was prepared in the sand! (Yes you’re reading this correctly.). As soon as dinner wrapped up, a major disco dance party started in the middle of our campsite! (Shoutout to Anna and Blake for being the ONLY brave ones to join me on the dance floor). The night is still young here in Jordan, and we plan…

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Black Alumni Association Newsletter: November 2021

…because he knew that when God and Jesus come down front to watch you live your life, they don’t come alone. They buy out the arena so all God’s people can watch with them. At the end, when your time on stage is spent, it’s not about whether those people of God stand up and applaud, its about whether they…

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Solo Pastor–First Presbyterian Church of Port Huron–Port Huron, MI

…new pastor will find themselves preaching in a 137-year-old sanctuary nestled in an evolving neighborhood close to the city’s downtown and waterways as well as along a sunlit Lake Huron beach during the summer. If you know someone that would be a great fit, please ask them to send their resume to portpresby.pnc@gmail.com or apply directly at www.pcusa.org/clc. https://www.fpcporthuron.org/pastoral-search/ First-Presbyterian-Minister-Discernment-Profice-MDP…

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Lead Pastor–United Church of Beloit–Beloit, WI

…Leadership Connection portal at https://clc.pcusa.org/login • Pastors affiliated with the NACCC may apply through the NACCC portal at https://www.naccc.org/resources/pastoral-search/ • Pastors from other denominations may also create an account and apply through the NACCC portal or may email the search committee at UCBeloitSearch@gmail.com with your background and interest for more information • Please contact UCBeloitSearch@gmail.com with any questions http://www.unitedchurchbeloit.org/ UCB-Lead-Pastor-Job-Description…

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Temporary Supply Pastor (Full Time)–Rock Creek Presbyterian Church–Erwin, TN

Lead worship and midweek devotion, build relationships with congregation and community, lead the church in its ministry. Visit www.rockcreekpc.org/opportunities for more information. Call or email elder Charlie Baxter at 423-943-6578 or baxterp18@hotmail.com. http://www.rockcreekpc.org  …

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Assoc. Pastor/Director of Youth and Family Ministries–First Presbyterian Church–Boise, Idaho

…with a minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in creating and successfully leading Christian Education programs for children and/or youth using Reformed theology Position is full-time. Salary range $50,000 – 65,000 plus benefits. Please send a resume and cover letter to: search@fpcboise.org. Please feel free to reach out with questions as well. Church website: fpcboise.org Online sermons: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=first+presbyterian+church+boise+idaho Information-about-Boise Family-Ministry-Staff-Job-Description…

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Senior Pastor/Head of Staff–Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church–Severna Park, MD

  Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, a 1200 member congregation in Severna Park, MD is searching for a Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. For more information please refer to MDP #10263 on the CLC website or visit: https://www.woodschurch.org/interim-ministry…

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Family Ministry Coordinator–St. James United Methodist Church–Greenville, NC

…Safe Sanctuary values and ministry needs. • Prepare Children and Youth Curriculum for Sunday School and Weekday programming, informing leaders and making any purchases needed for lessons each week. • Provide information to the technology coordinator, director of congregational engagement, and church administrative assistant about announcements and events to keep the congregation informed during worship, on the website, and in…

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