Grand Strand Area Lunch - September 8, 12 pm, El Cerro Grande.

 

New Harmony Presbytery's Office Hours - Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm.

 

If you need to visit the office or meet with either Juanita or Gavin, it is best to contact them by the Presbytery office phone or by email. This will insure their availability.

 

Ruling Elder Robert Henry was Commissioned during the August 16 Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of New Harmony. Robert is a member of Marion Presbyterian Church.

 

Read Robert's Faith Journey and Statement of Faith.

 

 

One of the items on the agenda for meetings of New Harmony Presbytery is "Good News from our Congregations." During this time ruling elders may come to the microphone and tell the presbytery good news they might have experienced in their congregation. Some of those expressed in the recent Presbytery meeting were:

 

The Department of Homeland Security has allocated $550 million for fiscal year 2022. Non-profits are included in organizations able to apply. This is one way you can fund your Disaster Preparedness efforts. Read about the funding allocation. Find out more about how to apply https://www.fema.gov/grants.

 

 

Evangelism--Addressing Harm, Embracing Hope will be held October 30-November 1 at Montreat. In order to move into the future with a fresh understanding of the wholistic meaning of evangelism, we must repent of the wrong we have done in the name of evangelism and recognize the harm we have caused people and communities. We have a call upon our lives to share and live the good news of the love of God for people and Creation. The call of Jesus in Matthew 28 is to go and make disciples in the way he lived, served, and taught. The call of Jesus in Matthew 25 is to form disciples who care about people who are hungry and thirsty, people who are sick and in prison, and people in need of clothing and welcome. Scripture is clear that the gospel leads us into forming disciples who will bring justice, good news, and hope to our neighborhoods. This event will be held online and in-person at Montreat Conference Center. Everyone will join together for plenary and worship. A discounted conference fee of $70 is made possible by the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Register or Find out More online.

Board of Pensions Connect-Wholeness Edition.

 

Check out the latest BOP Connect--Wholeness Edition online. Find articles about insomnia, transition to college expense grants, rediscovering joy in difficult times, and more.

 

By unanimous recommendation from the Executive Presbyter Nomination Committee, and by unanimous vote by the Presbytery of New Harmony, the Rev. Gavin Meek was chosen to be the installed Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk.

 

"Throughout the entire process our committee prayed for the Spirit of God to move us and lead us to whom God is calling to serve as our next EP/SC. It is Gavin’s energy and passion to serve God and NHP, as well as his ability to lead systemic change and address social issues with grace and conviction that confirmed in all of us that God is calling Gavin to be our next installed EP/SC. Gavin’s love for our

presbytery and his extensive experience will help us truly live into our mission and vision for the future of NHP." - Executive Presbyter Nominating Committee

 

[See the attached brochure for more information about Gavin and the EPNC process.]

 

 

Beginning on September 5th and continuing through October 26th, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, (SLED) will provide active shooter/Active threat training and facility assessment to NHP congregations. All of these are on a Wednesday and all 10am to 1pm. The schedule is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

Congregations are requested to form safety committees to provide for safety and security in and around their churches. Advanced and basic training in various aspects of safety and security will be offered. Members of these safety committees are encouraged to attend in the aforementioned active shooter/active threat training as well as the pastor, members of Session and all members.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For more information and to register, click here.

 

 

?It is clear that COVID will influence the way we live and do ministry for years to come. Yet in an adapting world, natural disasters continue to affect communities, who still rely on the generosity of volunteers to support the long-term recovery from floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Individuals and families who have been marginalized in the past continue to be marginalized during disaster recovery.

 

Along with many other faith-based and non-profit groups, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) provides opportunities to step into the gap, walk with those

impacted, and work towards healing.

 

PDA currently has 7 host sites receiving volunteer teams witnessing to the healing love of Christ by supporting rebuilding efforts in areas that have been affected by natural disasters, including tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and fires. [more]

 

 

Our programs are responsive to the recent and ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to the effects of natural disasters, the tragedy of mass shootings and other human caused disasters, and continuing issues of racial justice. In all of our programs, PDA team members facilitate discussions

and offer materials on maintaining self-care and building personal resilience through relationships, story telling and spiritual practices. Participants have the opportunity to share their experiences and wisdom with one another.

 

Please contact Kathy Riley, PDA national staff and Team Lead for Emotional and Spiritual Care at Kathryn.Riley@pcusa.org for more information or to schedule a program. Our programs are open to teaching elders, ruling elders, deacons and other congregational members. We also offer our programs to non faith-based organizations. For links to our pre-recorded programs and handouts, please go to

https://pda.pcusa.org/page/esc-webinar/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested in what they have to offer? Download the flyer with registration information.

 

 

 

 

It seems that Gavin's email has been hacked and someone is trying to impersonate him. This time the perpetrator has used his official email address. If you receive an email with Gavin's email address before that time, it is not he.

 

 

 

DON'T JUST MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Register today for the October 24-26 Minister/Educator Retreat at Montreat. "Leadership Development Is Great And All That, And What I Really Need Is Some Time, Rest, Refresh, & Renew!" Is it possible to lead from a place of wholeness? Is there room for creativity, imagination, and play? How can you experience the fullness of life and living and leading? as Children of God? Find out more.

 

Three Virtual Retreats for African American Clergy and Educators Scheduled for 2022. Synod of the South Atlantic African American Clergy and Educators Virtual Retreats have been scheduled. After much prayer and discernment for the need to remain connected, we will host a few more gatherings for African American Clergy and Educators. If you would like to receive information regarding these events, please submit your contact information at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6FJMFWR. After you register with this link, the Event Link and details will be sent closer to the date of the event. The date is October 28.

 

 

 

 

We Love Playing. We Love Art. We Love God. Playology is a perfect storm of those three things, as well as a word made-up to capture our recreation-related workshops. Join us for a weekend chocked full of interactive training and practical resources to integrate recreation and play into your ministry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we know the power of cooperative prayer. Thankful Thursday is a time for EVERYONE to thank God for ALL He has, is, and will do for us. Scriptures remind us of the importance of prayer. In Ephesians 6:18 we read: "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."

 

Ruling Elder Delcia Harper-Baxter, Commissioned Pastor

 

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First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw, is seeking a part-time organist for one service a week, weekly choir practice and special services. The organ, Opus 104, was built by Gabriel Kney and Associates of London, Ontario, in 1986, and is designed to lead the congregation in glorious singing, accompany the choir and perform in recitals. For more details and contact information, please see position description. (View the complete job description)

 

First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw is in need of a pianist or an organist to substitute on Sunday mornings for the 11:00 worship service. Substitute organist pay is $150 per Sunday. If interested, please contact Christie McLeod at 843-910-4538.

 

?Summerton Presbyterian Church is in need of a pianist or organist to substitute on Sunday mornings from 10:30 am until noon. The pay is competitive. If interested, please call 803-485-4593. If no answer, leave a message.

 

John Calvin Presbyterian Church is searching for a Nursery Assistant for Sunday mornings (1.5-2.0 hrs. per week). If you are interested download the job description by clicking on the link below. John Calvin Nursery Assistant.