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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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2009 Mission Yearbooks
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 The Presbytery Office will have a few extra copies of The 2009 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study available for purchase. If you are still interested in purchasing one please contact the Presbytery Office at presbynorth@comast.net or by phone (570)368-3906.
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 www.pcusa.org/missionyearbook/myb08
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Parish Paper
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Presbyterian Women
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 Everyone is invited to meet Alena Fendrychova, a global exchange participant from the Czech Republic at the Presbytery Office on Monday July 6th at 10:00 am. Alena will be spending the week in our Presbytery and is interested in meeting women from various churches. We will learn about her faith and her work with illegal migrants in her country. You can find more information on Alena in the Presbytery Newsletter. Please plan to welcome her to our country and our Presbytery. Please invite women from your churches to participate in this event. RSVP by email to Martha Manning at mamanning@att.net . If you would like a copy of the Presbytery Newsletter please contact Patty Beggs at the Presbytery office at presbynorth@comcast.net or (570) 368-3906
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Vacation Bible School
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Vacation Bible School
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First Presbyterian Church of LewisburgJune 22 through June 26 from 12:30 - 3:30. Studio Go is the theme for the week. Ages 4 through 6th grade are welcome to attend.
First Presbyterian Church of Lewisburg
18 Market Street
Lewisburg, PA
(570)524-4419
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First Presbyterian Church of WellsboroJune 22 through June 26th ~ 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Visit Rome and meet with Paul and the Underground Church. First Presbyterian Church of Wellsboro * 130 Main Street, Wellsboro. (570) 724-3431
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Elysburg Presbyterian ChurchJune 22 through June 25 ~ 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Elysburg Community VBS
Rome: Paul and the Underground Church
St John's Lutheran Church
For more information call: (570) 672-2873
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Grove Presbyterian ChurchJune 22 thorugh June 26 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. "People study God's world, I can too". The week will be spent observing, identifying, describing, and investigating God's World. Ages 3 years old to 5th grade.
Grove Presbyterian Church
330 Bloom Street
Danville, PA
(570)275-0692
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Lycoming Centre Presbyterian ChurchJuly 12 through July 16, 2009 ~ 5:45 - 8:15 pm (with dinner served at 5:15 each night) .The theme this year is Camp EDGE (Experience Discover God Everywhere). Preschoolers through 6th graders will learn that God is always present, God guides us, God teaches us, God loves us, and God sends us.
Lycoming Centre Presbyterian Church
656 West Creek Road * Cogan Stations
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Montoursville Presbyterian ChurchJuly 20 through July 24, 2009 ~ 5:30 to 8:30 pm Crocodile Dock - Where Fearless Kids Shine God's Light. Ages 3 through 4th grade will come and take a romp through the swamp and will hear music that will rock their docks as they discover God at work in their world so their faith grows strong.
Montoursville Presbyterian Church 900 Elm Street * Montoursville * (570)368-4747.
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Great Island Presbyterian ChurchJuly 27 through July 31 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Crocodile Dock! Performance and reception on July 31. Come and Discover God at work in our lives.
Great Island Presbyterian Church
12 W. Water Street
Lock Haven, PA (570)748-2810
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First Presbyterian Church of BerwickSunday July 26 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm through till Thursday July 30 from 6:00 - 8: 00 pm. Join us for Son Rock Kids Camp! For children ages 4 through completion of 5th grade. VBS will be held at Bower Memorial Church 140 E 2nd Street * Berwick. For more information or to register please contact First Presbyterian of Berwick at 759-9461 or email: berwickpresbyterian@verizon.net.
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Church Events
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Wellsboro Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Watsontown, 401 Main Street, Watsontown, will hold Sunday Night Volleyball, starting Sunday, June 28th at 6 pm and continuing every second and fourth Sundays during the summer. Following volleyball in the parking lot, there will be refreshments and singing in the Fellowship Hall. For further information, contact the church office at 538-1491. All are welcome!
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New Wilmington Mission Conference
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New Wilmington Mission Conference
July 18 - 25, 2009
It started over 100 years ago by Presbyterian Ministers as a way to interest high school students in mission and has grown into a world renown intergenerational mission conference. NWMC is held on the beautiful campus of Westminster College - 60 miles north of Pittsburgh, PA.
People of all ages are welcomed from all over the world; youth groups, mission committees, missionaries, teachers, pastors, young families and especially all youth ages 12 to 24.
There are worship and guest speakers, prayer services, Bible and Mission studies. Also plenty of free time for sports, music, crafts, games and rest.
Come to NWMC to hear about what God is doing througout the world. To learn about ways you and your church can take part in God's Plan. To joing with others in Christian worship. To have a great week surrounded by people who have a heart for mission.
2009 NWMC speakers include: Rev. Dr. Kang Na,, Shane Bennett, Rev. Dr. James Edwards, Rev. Dr. Joan Gray and Rev. Augustine Jebakumar. Updates on website.
For more information:
or call (724)-946-9770
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Opportunities for Ministry
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Full Time Positions:
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For more information contact the Presbytery Office or look under Churches/opportunity list
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Krislund Korner
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KRISLUND ACTIVITES
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MAY 2, 2009 9-6 PM |
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MAY 16, 2009 1-4 PM |
SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM  |
JUNE 21-AUGUST 6 |
| SUMMER CAMPING REGISTRATION INFORMATION |
CLICK HERE |
| EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
CLICK HERE |
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Sycamore Manor Health Center
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Sycamore Manor Auxiliary serving Sycamore Manor & the Presbyterian Home of Williamsport Needs Members/Volunteers.
Sycamore Manor and Presbyterian Home of Williamsport represent expressions of Christian communities caring for older persons in a homelike environment. We offer a healthy lifestyle focused on maintaining independence with the knowledge and assurance that personal assistance is provided when needed. Our Auxiliary plays a vital role in the mission of providing the best possible care to our residents. We invite you to help support the mission of the Auxiliary. If you like to organize, create, cook, network, write, edit or just like to serve, come join us. For more information please contact Dan Morris at 800-382-1385 or dmorris@presbyterianseniorliving.org.
Presently, we are searching for people able to sew clothing protectors for our residents.
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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!
Gulf Coast Mission Weeks - June 2009
Family Week June 14-20, 2009
Work with other families repairing homes in the New Orleans area destroyed by 2005 Hurricanes Katrine and Rita. Share hope and build relationships with survivors during family week 2009. Worship together with other village volunteers in the evenings, bonding as a community and reflection on the faithfulness of Christ in the mission you share.
Father/Son Week June 21 - 27, 2009
Father and son duos come together from across the Untied Stataed to work, witness, and worhsip together wtih other father and son teams. Stay in the Olive Tree Presbyterian Volunteer Village in New Orleans and help rebuild homes destroyed by the hurricanes.
Register now at 866-732-6121
Minimum age is 14
$20 per night per person includes meals and lodging.
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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
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This fall, we invite new evening students to take their first class at half price. Pick from Historical Studies or the Study of Prophets and Psalms. Classes meet one evening a week from 6:30-9:00. Incoming students must complete the standard admissions process. Download the application online at www.pts.edu. Applications will be accepted until August 1.
Contact us at 1-800-451-4194 or admissions@pts.edu. Visit www.pts.edu to learn more about the Seminary and the evening program.
Discern the ministries of preaching and teaching and experience theological study with seminary professors.
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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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US Army
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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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US Army
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Afghanistan
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Montoursville Presbyterian Church
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US Army |
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Tioga |
Trinity United 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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