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Pray for Peace TODAY!
A simultaneous prayer for peace was held today in churches all across Syria. Their hope? That people across the world would join them in kindling the candle of peace by praying together. Syrian Multimedia Youth Team member Milad Alkaed (pictured) is studying to be a doctor and wants the world to join the prayer for peace. Even though the group prayer was at 10 a.m. CST, you can still join Milad: "We are sowing seeds of hope to achieve the impossible, using peace as a strategic option to stop the promotion and funding of war," he says. Take a moment to pray now. It's never too late. Click here for more information.
South Central Partnership Dinner, April 24
Every year a new location -- this year the South Central Partnership Dinner will be hosted at the Warren County Historical Museum in Indianola on Thursday, April 24. Admission of $10 per person gets you dinner and a tour of the museum following the meal. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. if you'd like to check out the buildings on the grounds; 6 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres; and 6:30 p.m. for dinner followed by the tour. Deadline for reservations is Monday, April 21 to your local church. Churches should call Trinity United Presbyterian Church on April 21 and 22 with number of attendees.
Where in the World is Rev. Bob Cook?
Bob wrote to us after the last issue of Our Presbytery: "We are in Phoenix at the University...marching on toward Iowa tomorrow. See you in August...sweet corn and tomato time!" Continue to monitor the progress of Bob and other marchers and learn more about the walk itself at www.climatemarch.org. Or follow them on Facebook for more timely updates: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateMarch.
Reminders...
Order your 2014-2015 Presbyterian Planning Calendar by Wednesday, April 30. Email Betty Dyer at bdyer@dmpresbytery.org with quantity. Cost depends on the size of the combined Presbytery order, but Betty should be able to give you a good estimate when you place your order. Once they arrive, you can pick yours up at the Presbytery office or at the Presbytery meeting, May 20 in Lucas.
Caregiver Beginnings Workshop, Tuesday, April 15, 6-8 p.m., Heartland Presbyterian Church. Free workshop designed to give you a better understanding of a variety of long-term services and supports, along with specific information on community resources when you suddenly find yourself in the role of a caregiver. Register at (515) 987-4246 or heartlandpresbyterian.org.
Lakeshore Center at Okoboji Summer Camp Registration. Sign up before May 15 and receive a lower registration fee. Camp sessions are filling up fast, so register now online or by mail. Formerly Presbyterian Camp on Okoboji, the camp provides a sacred place and invites all to experience the life-changing love of Christ in the beauty of God's creation. Questions? Call (712) 337-3313.
Check out the latest new Presbyterian releases at www.Cokesbury.com. Community resource consultant Gary Anderson is just a phone call or email away if you have questions or special needs for summer worship or vacation bible school materials. (515) 318-8981.
Iowa Religious Media Services has new featured resources! Check them out at http://www.irms.org/, or be among the first to know about new releases by following IRMS on Facebook.
Get your buzz on and promote sustainable community and economic development all at once. Don Justo Coffee is available anytime during Des Moines Presbytery office hours at 2400 86th Street, Suite 20 in Urbandale, IA. New items include Mocha Ground (yum!) and Decaf in Regular Roast Ground, Regular Roast Whole Bean, Dark Roast Ground and Dark Roast Whole Bean. Questions? Email donjustocoffee@gmail.com or call (515) 971-8406 or (515) 971-4568.
Iona: A Celtic Pilgrimage of Renewal, July 12-19, is a week-long retreat for clergy and lay leaders who are renewing our congregations and restoring our world. Held at Bishop's House on the sacred Hebridean island of Iona in Scotland. Registration deadline: April 30. For more details, visit www.regenerativesociety.org and click on the Iona Retreat link.
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