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Youth Leaders’ Training Event Every
once in while we are presented with a significant opportunity to enhance the
way we serve the youth and children in our congregation and community. One
such opportunity will be offered on October 29, 2007 from 10am - 4pm at the
First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air: the Youth Leaders’ Training Event
with Mark DeVries. Mark
DeVries is the founder of Youth Ministry Architects, author of Family Based
Youth Ministry and Associate Pastor for Youth and their Families at the First
Presbyterian Church in “I was so excited to learn that our presbytery
is bringing Mark DeVries in to speak to youth ministry leaders! I have had
the occasion to hear Mark twice and you won’t want to miss this! Clear
your calendars, take a vacation day if you need to, hire a sitter for the
kids if necessary…but, whatever you do, GO! He knows what he’s
talking about and he says it in a way that is thoroughly engaging and inspiring.
Bring a whole team from your church…anyone interested in ministry with
our youth.” I
fully agree with Liz. I had the opportunity to attend a seminar led by Mark
in April and could not wait for the chance to bring his zeal and expertise to
the Presbytery of Baltimore. That time has arrived and I hope you will avail
yourself of this opportunity. You will be so glad you did. Anyone who is
concerned about the faith formation and spiritual formation of our children
and youth will be enriched and inspired, and leave with a renewed sense of
call to engage in ministry that relevant and transformative. To register for
the event, either call or email me, jjohnson@baltimorepresbytery.org.
I hope to see you there! In
His Service, Jane
Johnson Associate
for Leadership Development, Education and Youth |
Inside this issue Event of the Week: Youth
Leaders’ Ice Cream Social Aug
18 1:00-4:00pm Second
PC Take Note/Act Now § SDOP Grant Workshops § WoodsStock § Youth Leaders’ Ice Cream Social § Care During Excessive Heat § Women’s Advocacy Intern § Labor Day Prayer Breakfast § Cancer Support for Kids § Islamic Perspectives on Peace Prayer
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Prayer Concerns Please pray for ·
Ed Terry, their
commissioned lay pastor, for wisdom in leadership ·
the ordained and lay
leadership at the church ·
the missions and ministry
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the growth and vitality
of the congregation ·
the blessings and leading
of the Holy Spirit within the church community Contact Information For the Presbytery
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Take Note/Act Now The
presbytery’s Self-Development of
People will be offering grant
workshops for community groups seeking funding for projects to benefit
the community. The workshops will be offered on Friday, August 17th
from 6:30-8:30pm and on Saturday, August 18th from 10:00am –
12:00pm. Both workshops will be hosted at the Four Points Sheraton located at
Woods Memorial PC
will host WoodsStock, a
celebration of contemporary Christian music, on Saturday, August 18th
at 7:00pm (more). All youth leaders
are invited by the Youth Committee of the Presbytery to attend an ice cream social on August 18th
from 1:00-4:00pm at Second PC in Synod and
General Assembly Items The
PCUSA National Health Ministries Office has provided information on Congregational Care During Times of
Excessive Heat. The information, shared via Bob Schminkey, our Disaster
Relief Coordinator, is available in a Word document through the following
link: (more). The
PCUSA Office of Women’s Advocacy is searching for a Women’s Advocacy Intern for the
2007-2008 program year. The office is seeking a
young person (aged 20-35) with at least a bachelor’s degree.
Compensation includes medical benefits and one year of participation in the
Board of Pensions (more). Other Items
and Events The
cleaning staff of Camden Yards invites members of the community for a Labor Day Prayer Breakfast to support
the institution of living wages for workers at Camden Yards. The event, a
kick-off for their Living Wages Hunger Strike, will be held on September 3rd
at 11:00am at Light Street Presbyterian Church. Members of the group are also
interested in securing speaking opportunities in local churches on September
9th (more).
Hopewell
Cancer Support will offer Kids Circle,
a 6-week program designed to support children, teens, and families who have a
loved one with cancer. All programs are facilitated by Licensed Mental Health
Professionals (more). St.
Matthew Catholic Church, Islamic Society of Baltimore and Baltimore Interfaith
Outreach Council present "Islamic
Perspectives on Peace and Conflict", A Workshop for Peace open to all
on Saturday, October 20th from 9:30am-4:30pm at St. Matthew
Catholic Church (more).
Also on our website Don’t miss all the new Local Church Announcements at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/announcements.html Presbytery
Yearly Calendar Past Issues of Tidings are available at: http://www.baltimorepresbytery.org/midweekmail.html. |
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Peter Nord, Executive Presbyter |
Bill Millen, Associate Executive |
Charles Forbes, Stated Clerk |
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Deb Milcarek Associate of |
Jane Johnson |
Rita Walters Director of Development rwalters@baltimorepresbytery.org |
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Director of Public Policy |
Judi Forrester Coordinator of Financial Services |
Alice McGee Coordinator of Information Services |
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Coordinator of Resources |
Coordinator of Communications |
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