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Central & East Communities to Convene January 26

Packets for both meetings are now online at  presbycc.org/calendar/packets/ 

East Community Gathering - Nancy Gladden, Coordinator

  • Theme is “In God’s Hands” Keynote speaker – Rev. Jerrod B. Lowry, General Presbyter/Stated Clerk
  •  Host – Beulaville PC,  205 E. Main St., Beulaville, NC  28518
  • Registration begins 9:00am, conclude by 12:45pm

Central Community Winter Gathering - Clarence Page, Coordinator

  • Registration at 8:30 A.M, Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church, 201 Fayetteville St, Clinton.
  • Theme: “The Calm after the Storm”. 
  • Keynote speaker, Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity, who is a creative artist and does ministry with her artwork.
  • We will begin with a workshop at 9:00 A.M.

The West Community Winter Gathering -  Laura Lupton, Coordinator

  • was held in December at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church.

 

Officer Training January 2019

LAST CHANCE:
Saturday, January 26, 2019  at Raeford Presbyterian Church, 128 W Edinborough Ave, Raeford, NC 28376 $10/person, Register at www.presbycc.org By January 22  for January 26.
Persons from any community may attend. -- Laura Lupton, Coordinator

Officers Training Report - Central Community – Opening began with an excellent devotion led by Rev. Bobby Newman.  We would like to express much gratitude to Elder Julie Cox for an outstanding job on presenting information from the Book of Confessions.  What a wonderful overview from the Nicene Creed to the Confession of Belhar. We also appreciate our General Presbyter/Stated Clerk, Jerrod Lowry for giving a wonderful understanding of the Ordered Ministries of the Presbyterian Church, USA.  And thanks to all the elders and deacons who participated.  Most of all, we give thanks to First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville and the Central Steering Team for supporting this event.  There were 39 participants in attendance.   The officer training was on December 1, 2018. -- Clarence Page, Coordinator

Saturday Educational Offerings

  1. February 9th, Small Groups Verses Sunday School --Doug Cushing,
  2. March 16th, , Pastoral Care --Elizabeth Forrester
  3. June 15th, , How to Interpret a Text --Edna Ann Loftus
  4. September 14th, , the Parables of Jesus, A Jewish Perspective --Ron Crossley

All held in Elizabethtown at the Presbytery Office, begining at 10AM. Please pre-register by email to dls67@presbycc.org.   Ministers, CREs, QREs, and others are welcome to attend.


Hurricane Rebuild/Work Group Opportunities

Much help is needed in the East Community as local areas continue with storm recovery.  Contact any of the following for scheduling information and skills needed:

  • Wilmington Area – WARM www.warmnc.org  and Habitat www.capefearhabitat.org  (rebuilds and new builds, also in Pender County) are coordinating work projects, UMCOR will soon open its office at St. Andrews-Covenant PC and the church will host groups at their Sisson House.  To schedule with UMCOR call 1-888-440-9167.  
  • Duplin County – Eastern Baptist Association, in Warsaw, is coordinating work projects and hosting.   To schedule call 910-293-7077
  • Carteret County – For hosting info contact First Presbyterian Church, Morehead City 252-247-2202. For groups with skilled labor and their own tools contact Rev. Robbie Phillips 252-723-2528.  For other information see the Carteret LTRA website www.carteretltra.org   
  • Long Term Recovery Groups are in various stages of organization in almost all East Community counties. Please keep them in your prayers.
To help in Cumberland County or Robeson County - Central Community
  • for an overnight group willing to work in Fayetteville or Lumberton, please contact Eden Roberts who is the PDA Mission Specialist II for Hosting and Volunteer Management of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) at the National Call Center  1.866.732.6121 (toll-free) Groups can stay at Highland Presbyterian in Fayetteville (do not call the church directly) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW at all locations
Led by Erin Wehrmeister, a group of 16 College Young Adults attended College COnference at Montreat in early January.
Graduates of the Spanish Language QRE/CRE program are recognized at the Presbytery meeting. Rev. Eduardo Moreno is the professor for these classes.
Learn more about all QRE/CRE training here

PW - Scholarship Information

Monroe Camp & Retreat Center

Summer Staff Counselors Needed

Position Purpose:  To share the news of Jesus Christ through programs, devotionals, and camping experiences while supervising and working with children and youth in the camp setting.

Camp Monroe LogoLength of Employment and Hours: Must attend at least one week of staff training prior to the start of the camping season. Reside on site with responsibilities throughout each week of camp while children and youth are attending camp, and up to one week on site following the last camp scheduled for the season.

Qualifications:        
·     Must be at least 18 years of age. College experience preferred.
·     Must be committed to Jesus Christ, with an exceptional ability to understand and relate well with others, especially children and youth.
·     Must be in good health, able to participate in vigorous activities.
·     Must exhibit patience, enthusiasm, leadership skills, and sensitivity to the diverse needs of others.
·     Certification in CPR and First Aid will be required with training provided at Monroe Camp and Retreat Center.
·     Must pass all required background checks.
Contact Andrew Plyer for more complete information.
 

Summer Camp Registration

...is now Open at www.MonroeCamp.org
....there is a 10% discount for early registration and payment.
Contact the camp office to have brochures mailed to your church.
 
Confirmation Retreat Invitation Feb 1-3
 Montreat College Conference Report:  On January 2-5, our Presbytery sent students representing 13 colleges to participate in the College Conference at Montreat:  “Compassionate  Community.”     Keynote speakers included Eboo Patel, founder and President of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC).  Citing historical and modern examples, his message encouraged students to focus on the fundamental issues that we agree on, rather than the fundamental differences in our faiths - so that we can work together to serve our communities.
     Residents and chaplains of Swannanoa Valley Correctional Center shared testimonies and personal experiences in the prison system. In critical conversation groups, we discussed the need for compassion in daily life and encouragement not to “just vote”, but to be your vote by showing up to help in their communities.
     There were roughly 20 workshops on various subjects and students also had a chance to talk with representatives from seminaries across the US. This was an incredible experience — thanks to our community steering teams and local churches for making this financially possible for these college students.
 

Invitation to Come to Triennium  - FINAL CALL

Every three years the Presbyterian Church (USA) partners with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to host an international event for around 6,000 high school-aged youth. Called Triennium, it is held at Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN).  This is for 9th-12th graders - youth must by 15 by July 16, 2019. **There are still available spots with the Presbytery's Delegation**  When: Tuesday, July 16 - Saturday, July, 20, 2019;
 Cost: $750 >>  Churches are encouraged to help delegates with expenses; Fundraising Opportunity on Saturday, January 26 - sign up now!     Questions? Contact Ms. Erin (910-578-7724) or presbyccyouth@gmail.com  (ON FEB 1 any of our remaining spots will be released for other groups)


 

Middle School Retreat @ Camp Kirkwood

Info Packet going out soon.  Saturday, March 9 - Sunday, March 10. Theme: "Groovin' with Jesus." Open to 6th-8th graders; Registration begins in February. **FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE**
 

Presbytery-Wide, Guy's Only Youth Event: "Steadfast". 

Saturday -  April 6 – Sunday April 7.  (Originally Cancelled due to Hurricane Florence.) This is open to all young men 6th-12th grade and is a free event. Want to help? Let Ms. Erin know!


 

30 Hour Famine Mission Event.

Friday, March 22 - Saturday, March 23. Funds raised support World Vision’s fight against hunger & poverty. Event includes service, worship, prayer, education on worldwide hunger and poverty, and "Break-the-Fast" meal provided by the Presbyterian Hunger Committee. More info soon. We will travel to several churches to complete activities, so keep your eyes open for more info!
 

****DUCT TAPE NIGHT*** Sunday, January 27; 5:30-7:30pm. 

Theme: "Held Together".  Hosted by Westminster Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville. FREE & All churches welcome - please RSVP with Ms. Erin (presbyccyouth@gmail.com) a general number attending and bring a snack to share. **If you're able to donate some duct tape, that's great too!

Session Records Review Options

Central Community

CLERK OF SESSION ANNUAL TRAINING AND RECORD REVIEW, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019
HIGHLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 111 HIGHLAND AVE, FAYTTEVILLE, NC
********** PRESENTER: Elder Matlynn Yeoman**********
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 9:00 A.M.  SESSION STARTS AT 9:30-12 NOON
*PLEASE BRING SESSION RECORD WITH YOUR COMPLETE FORM FOR REVIEW

West Community Session Records Review Options

  • Sun., March 31, 2019 at St. Andrews PC, Sanford     3PM  (Lee/Harnett Co/Any)
  • Sun, April 7, 2019 at Westminster PC, Laurinburg   3PM (Scotland/Hoke/Any)  
  • Sun., May 5, 2019 at Union PC, Carthage      3PM (Moore Co/Any)
  • Clerks (or another elder) are to bring the minutes and the completed form to any one of the sessions.
  • As part of these review gatherings, there will be a 20 minute training.
If you have questions contact Robert Gordon at gordlock44@yahoo.com or (910) 947-3963 or Laura Lupton.

Please complete Sessional Records Review the form found at presbycc.org/presbytery-committees/forms/ and bring it with the records.

East Community Review Options will be announced at a later time.
Staff: Laura Lupton, Eduardo Moreno, Jan Krause, Gayle Boykin, Nancy Gladden, De Scott, Erin Wehmeister, Clarence Page with Jerrod Lowry seated.
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