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Worship and Nuture |
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COM meeting @ Presbytery Office |
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JCCC meeting |
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 Presidents Day
OFFICE CLOSED
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Council Meeting @ Presbytery Office
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Central Tier Pastors Meetings
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The Central Tier will begin meeting monthly-the first Tuesday of every month at Covenant Central Church at 11:30 am. Beverages will be provided and everyone is encouraged to bring a bag lunch-but no one will go hungry and sandwiches will be on hand. Meetings will be focused on Prayer, Fellowship and Sharing Ideas. If anyone has any ideas or questions regarding the Central Tier Meetings please call (570) 322-4731 or email Paul ccpc1pas@comcast.net.
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Northern Tier Pastors Meetings
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The Northern Tier Pastors will be meeting the first Tuesday of every month. Time and place to be determined.
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Southern Tier Pastor Meetings
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January 21, 2010 @ Elysburg Presbyterian Church
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2010 Mission Yearbooks
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 The 2010 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is now available. If you are interested in purchasing one you can order it on the PC(USA) webpage or contact the Presbytery Office at presbynorth@comast.net or by phone (570)368-3906. If you have ordered a Mission Yearbook and have not picked it up yet, please contact the Presbytery office.
Use the Mission Yearbook for your daily personal devotions. Read how PC(USA) mission dollars are at work. Each page has a unique prayer, lectionary readings, and an inspiring story. You can check it out on the website at : http://www.pcusa.org/missionyearbook/yearbook10.htm. Also available is the 2010 Childrens Mission Yearbook.
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Equipping the Saints
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EQUIPPING THE SAINTS EPH 4:12
Leadership Development for Your Congregation
Provided by Presbytery of Northumberland
Committee on Service
Saturday Morning Feb 13, 2010
Hosted by Northway Presbyterian Church
1520 Northway Drive * Williamsport
Our Objective is to educate, equip and inspire God's people for Christian Service.
Sunday School Teachers, Musicians, Moderators of Deacons, new Officers and experienced Officers, Youth Leaders, and Pastors are encourged to attend.
This annual event has been well-attended and appreciated !
8:30 am Refreshments 9:15-11:30 am Class Time (with 15 min break)
9:00 am Opening Devotions 11:40 - noon Closing - Rev. Bill Knudsen
I Am An Elected Elder, Now What * Rev. Dr Bill Knudsen Pastor to the Presbytery
I Am An Elected Deacon, Now What?* Rev. Elizabeth Affsprung
Using 21st Century Technology in Worship & Other Church Activities *
Rev. Dean Edwards, Arnot Presbyterian Church
Evangelism Starts With Hospitality - Seeing us through visitors eyes *
Rev. Paul Doriani, Covenenat Central Presbyterian Church
How to be a better Church Treasurer * Peter Wallace, Presbytery Treasurer
HELP these LEADERS PREPARE by REGISTERING
with Patty Beggs in the Presbytery Office by
Monday Jan 25, 2010
(570)368-3906
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Leadership Conference
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON PICTURE
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HOW TO REACH THE UNCHURCHED PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY....
2010 PASTOR AND LAYLEADER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AT KRISLUND CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER
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DATE: MARCH 6, 2010 TIME: 9-4
COST: $20.00 at door $15.00 pre-registration
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Church Events
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Lycoming Presbyterian Church Pork and Sauerkraut Dinner ~ Saturday Feb 27, 2010 from 4-7 pm at Lycoming Presbyterian Church * 825 Arch Street, Williamsport. MENU: Pork, Sauerkraut, Hot Dogs, Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce, Roll, Beverage and Dessert. Open to the Public and handicap accessible. COST: $8.00 for adults and $4.00 children under 12.
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Presbyterian Senior Living Upcoming events: Red Carpet Dining ~ Sycamore Manor at 1445 Sycamore Road, Montoursville. Thursday, 5/13/2010; call (570) 601-8100 for information.
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Youth Triennium
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FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2010
July 20-24, 2010
Purdue University
West Lafayetter, IN
The Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a gathering of youth and adults from the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Presbyterian Youth triennium is a truly amazing experience - for youth and adults! The stories we all hear about encounters with Christ, deepening of faith, connecting to the Christian story and to the community of God...these are all a part of the Triennium experience.
The theme this year is "For Such A Time As This" from Esther 4:14. The theme will be developed throughout the week through daily presentations, worship, prayer, recreation, and small groups.
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Our Military
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In Honor of those who serve: "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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GSMFA (E-2) Dakotah Steven Baily
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US Navy
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Norfolk, VA (USS Bulkeley)
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SSGT 1st Class Jason Bates
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US Army
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Ft Polk, LA
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Linden
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Linden Presbyterian Church
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2nd LT Yania Bates
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US Army
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Iraq
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Puerto Rico & NYC
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SPC Tom Beggs
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PA Army National Guard
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Home-Grove Street Armory
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Williamsport
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Montoursville Presbyterian Church
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Major Jennifer Bower
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US Army
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Watsontown
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First Presbyterian Church
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SGT Sean Brown
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US Army
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Ft Bragg, NC
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Berwick
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Berwick Presbyterian Church
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1st LT Brady Cillo
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Air Force
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Vandenberg AFB, CA
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Montoursville
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Lompoc Foursquare Church
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2nd LT David T. Corl Jr
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Air Force
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Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
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Wapwallopen
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Berwick Presbyterian Church
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SPC Zachary Fink
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US Army
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Ft Bragg, NC
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Williamsport & Idaho
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SFC Nathan Conway Keeney
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Afghanistan
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Middlebury
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1st PC of Mansfield and Vineyard Church, Wellsboro
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Brian Messersmith
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Montoursville Presbyterian Church
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US Army |
Iraq |
Tioga |
Trinity United Presbyterian Church |
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US Army |
Iraq |
Watsontown |
First Presbyterian Church of Watsontown |
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US Army Reserves |
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Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church |
Military Personnel from Mountain Presbyterian Church in Sunbury: Sara Jane Corcoran, Scott Heckert, David Hunt, Jennifer Hunsicker, Ryan Vanderpool, Alyson Wise, Michael Wise, and Matthew Minnier
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Opportunities for Ministry
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Full Time Positions:
Part time Positions:
For more information contact the Presbytery Office or look under Churches/opportunity list
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Elysburg Presbyterian Church
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 The Elysburg Presbyterian Church is currently seeking to fill the position of pianist. Applicants should be familiar with traditional and contemporary music. Expected start date is September 6, 2009. Send resumes to Elysburg Presbyterian Church, PO Box 323, Elysburg, PA 17824. For more information please call 570-672-2873.
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
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To learn more about the Seminary and the programs they offer, contact them at 1-800-451-4194 or admissions@pts.edu. Or Visit the web page at www.pts.edu
Discern the ministries of preaching and teaching and experience theological study with seminary professors.
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Mission Opportunities
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities affected by crises and catastrophic events.
OUT OF CHAOS, HOPE!
Hurricane Recovery Work Opportunities
JOIN US FOR FAMILY WEEK 2010
June 20-25, 2010
Family members 14 yrs and older. Come and help repair and rebuild New Orleans homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Worship with other family volunteer teams, bonding as a community and reflection on the faithfulness of Christ in the mission you share. Share hope and build relationships with families still recovering.
Presbyterian Volunteer Village * Olive Tree, New Orleans, LA
$20.00 per person per day
(includes lodging, food, and work facilitation)
REGISTER Now ~ Call 866-732-6121 (toll free)
For more information visit
CALLING YOUTH TO THE GULF COAST
June 27 ~ July 2, 2010 * July 4 ~ July 9, 2010 *
July 11 to July 17, 2010
YOU HAVE A MISSION!
Senior high yough and adults (5:1)
Presbyterian Volunteer Village * Huma, LA
Cost: per person * per day
$30.00 Jan 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
$40.00 Late Registration May 1, 2010 to May 15, 2010
Cost includes food, lodging & group activities, including a swamp tour & canjun dancing with
zydeco music in the Huma, Lourisiana area.
Team Leaders contact the PDA to register at 866-732-6121 or on the webpage www.pscusa.org/pda
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Honduras 2010
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 FRIENDS OF RENACER - Lycoming Presbyterian Church will again be serving at Hogar Renacer, a small orphanage and school north of Tegucigalpa in Cofradia, Honduras. Dates are tentatively June 12-19, 2010. The cost is $1,200 and that includes an overnight trip to the Maya Ruins at Copan. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due before February 1, 2010. Interested folks should contact Bobbi Updegraff at robertaupdegraff@me.com. For more information on Friends of Renacer go to: www.friendsofrenacer.com.
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Presbyterian Senior Living
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In the bounds of the Presbytery of Northumberland, we have two Presbyterian Senior Living communities:
810 Louisa Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
(570) 601-8351 1445 Sycamore Road, Montoursville, PA 17754
(570) 601-8100
Our residents, staff, and volunteers live our mission everyday. Our goal is to provide quality care so our residents can look forward not just to living longer, but to living well.
The provision of charity has been at the heart of Presbyterian Senior Living since its inception. Throughout our history, no one has ever had to leave the Presbyterian Senior Living system of care because they were unable to pay for the services they needed and deserved.
In 2008, over $978,643 was provided in charitable care to residents who outlived their resources at both Sycamore Manor and Presbyterian Home. Most importantly, the dignity of every resident is respected. Persons needing subsidy are not distinguished in any way from those who have sufficient resources to cover the cost of their care. Contributions have helped provide charitable care as well as make renovations and special projects possible.
We would appreciate the opportunity to provide a Minute for Mission at your church or speak to your class or group.
The Sycamore Manor Auxiliary
Our auxiliary extends their support to not only the residents at Sycamore Manor, but also the residents at Presbyterian Home at Williamsport. The purpose of the auxiliary is to help enrich the lives of the residents through activities and occasional fundraising projects. The members of this group make a huge difference! They serve as a connection between the residents and the community. They’re of diverse faiths, yet united in a common, spiritual mission. Both men and women are welcome and all generations are encouraged to join. For more information, please call Sycamore Manor at (570) 601-8100.
Sycamore Manor Wish List — items needed to enhance resident care
Resident quality of life
· Animal Fund for the Care and Nurturing or our Pets (any amount)
· Memory Garden (any amount)
· Furniture for the Lobby ($10,000)
· Lifts for Residents ($6,000)
Operational enhancements and efficiencies
· Sidewalk Fund (any amount)
· Tractor/Mower ($8,000)
· Large Snow Blower ($5,000)
If you are interested in more information about Presbyterian Senior Living, please click the logo below or call Laurel Shaffer at (800) 382-1385.
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