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Please Note: Always call before you come to visit us at our temporary location at FirstPresbyterian Church, 621 Lee, Olathe, KS. Our phone number is still 8169241730.
**Beginning the week of April 20th, the southbound I35 to Old U.S. 56Highway exit ramp was closed, and will be through July. The ramp trafficwill detour via the U.S. 169/K7 exit, then north on K7 to Old U.S. 56**
The Heartland ConnectionA communication of Heartland Presbytery made possible by your mission dollars.
August 5, 2015
Daily Readings for Wednesday,August 5, 2015
Morning Psalms 96; 147:111First Reading 2 Samuel 9:113Second Reading Acts 19:110Gospel Reading Mark 8:349:1Evening Psalms 132; 134
"5 Great is our Lord, andabundant in power; his understanding isbeyond measure."
Psalm 147:5
August 9, 2015 11th Sunday After Pentecost
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In Heartland Presbytery
Clifford Ball died peacefully on Sunday, August 2nd, andhe was 87 years old. A visitation for friends and family willbe on Wednesday, August 5th, from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. atPenwellGabel Funeral Home, 14275 Blackbob Road inOlathe. The family will hold a private burial service atOlathe Memorial Cemetery. A public Service of Witness tothe Resurrection will be held Thursday, August 6th, at 2p.m. at Southminster Presbyterian Church which is locatedat 63rd and Roe Avenue, in Prairie Village. In lieu of
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flowers, gifts in Cliff's honor may be made to SouthminsterPresbyterian Church, or to a charity of your choosing.
Please join us as we lift the family and friends of CliffordBall in our prayers. Clifford was a long time and veryactive member in Heartland Presbytery.
Obituary Notice
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDSTHIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7TH!
FOLLOW THE LINK AND REGISTER TODAY!
Oasis Christian Education EventFor Christian education leaders in the church: pastors,ruling elders, youth/children's directors, committee
chair/member, Christian educators ....
October 2527Embassy Suites PlazaKansas City
Follow the link above for details and to register!
Click here for the printable OASIS FLYER.
__________________________________________________________ 222nd General Assembly (2016)June 1825, 2016 Portland, Oregon
The General Assembly Nomination Processwith Nomination Forms are now available fordownload. Please follow the link:
AP7 Nomination of Commissioners andYAAD to GA
You will also find this document on the Heartland Presbytery website byclicking here. Please download the application forms you will need in orderto nominate a commissioner and/or YAAD to General Assembly.
Deadline for nominations is September 30th. __________________________________________________________
VISIT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE!Click here to check it out.
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Youth Council Orientation 2015
August 22, 9:00am4:00pm Group building, goal setting, planning for the 20152016 year. Youth will gather at Heartland Center in Parkville, with the Youth Counciladults. Returning members and new members of the council will be welcomed. There will be leadership development in the form of study, games, and groupbuilding. An arrival snack will be provided at 8:50 a.m., and lunch will be served. Therewill be an afternoon snack. The day will conclude at 4:00 p.m.The cost will be $10, which will cover all food and activities of the day.Attendance at this event is required for all youth council participants.
Register HERE!
(Submitted by Malinda Spencer)
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Save the Date: Fall Youth Retreat October 2nd 3rd, 2015
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FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER__________________________________________________________
FREE Inclusion Resources for your Church this Summer
Tips to Foster Inclusion at Your Church this Summer Your church may have summer programs that bring newchildren through your doors and a change in routine forcurrent families. Whether you're hosting Vacation Bible Schoolor church daycare, here are some resources to help every childfeel welcomed and included in your summer activities:
5 Tips for Summer Church InclusionInclude ALL Kids in VBS with these 9 Tips10 Children's Books that Teach Inclusion
(From the CLC Network, July eNews submitted by Malinda Spencer)
**See the links listed under the "Church Resource Center" for otheravailable resources. **
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IN THE GREATER CHURCH
Stewardship Opportunity
"Nourish Your Stewardship Tree" Saturday, September 12th
Need some new, concrete, practical ideas for stewardship in your church? YourStewardship Committee's "get up and go" got up and went? GiddingsLovejoyPresbytery (St. Louis) is sponsoring a workshop called "Nourish YourStewardship Tree" from 8:30 am to noon on Saturday, September 12. The costis ONLY $5 per person! They will cover The Keys to Stewardship SuccessDo's and Don'ts of Stewardship, Practical Ideas to Increase Stewardship,Howto Design and Use a Narrative Budget, and more! Go tohttp://www.glpby.org/wpcontent/uploads/2014/10/StewardshipWorkshopBrochure2015.pdf to get the brochure and a registration form. Theyrecommend (if possible) the pastor and at least two elders of a congregation'sStewardship Team to attend. Submitted byKevin Jones, Moderator, Stewardship Division_________________________________________________________
DOWNTOEARTH ADVOCACY AND ACTION
Join Presbyterians for Earth Care
at Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC
Be Enriched and Empowered in an
Ethic of Creation Care
September 1518, 2015
Rev. Dr. Patricia K. Tull, Keynote Speaker
Register at www.presbyearthcare.org
Click HERE for a printable handout.
(submitted by Diane Waddell)
In Our Member Congregations
Join us this Saturday from 37 pm for a taco feed fundraiser to support ourmember Mayra Mendez as she struggles to pay for lifesaving medicaltreatment.
Mayra is unable to acquire health insurance so it is vitally important that westep up to help her during this time of trial.
Here's the deal . . .
$5 for 3 delicious tacos and a soda.Stop the church between 3 and 7 pmThis Saturday, August 8.1613 Wilson Blvd.Kansas City, KS 66102
This small act of generosity will not only feed your tummy, it will also feedyour soul as you live out Jesus' command to love your neighbor as yourself.
(submitted by Rick Behrens)
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Cherith Brook
We'd like to invite you to join us this Saturday, August 8th from 9am to12pm for our monthly Second Saturday Work Day. We will put you towork sorting clothes, cooking lunch, deep cleaning, doing maintenance,gardening, landscaping, ect. Afterward, we will enjoy table fellowshiptogether. Please RSVP as soon as possible so we can plan projects. You can call (816) 2418047 or email at [email protected] are located at 3308 E. 12th St. in KCMO. (submitted by Eric Garbison)_____________________________________________________
(submitted by Michael McCall)
___________________________________ NEW BOOK RELEASE!
A brand new book cowritten by Paul Rock and Bill Tammeus, is soon to bereleased by Westminster John Knox Press. It's a short book for small groupor individual study with questions at the end of each chapter. It highlights theways Pope Francis' focus on Jesus, and ministering to those on the margins,has opened the door for Catholics and Protestants to reengage in Christ'smission. The release will coincide with the Pope's visit to the United States inSeptember and could make for a relevant small group or Sunday School fallstudy. Follow the link to get more information:
Jesus, Pope Francis, and a Protestant Walk into a Bar
(submitted by Paul Rock)
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MOM2MOM Sale At Pine Ridge
SEPTEMBER 12, 2015LOOKING FOR VENDORS! Click HERE for a printable brochure and more information! __________________________________________________________
Grief Recovery for Pet Loss
INDEPENDENCE
Crossroads Hospice14310 E 42nd St South, Unit 600
Independence, MO 64055(North of Price Chopper)
Fridays, August 7thSeptember 25th from
10:00 am11:30 am
Contact: Pam Dimsdale 8162682648 or
Jennifer Edington 8162682624
Click HERE for a printable information sheet.
(submitted by Melissa Bowers)
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A Three Year
Spiritual FomationProgram For the
Training of SpiritualDirectors
Are you experiencing a call to spiritual renewal and at the same timewanting to learn the skills of discernment and deep listening....bothlistening to God, to yourself, and to others?
Click here for more information.(Submitted by Jim Gordon, Pine Ridge)
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Job Openings
The Johnson County Sherriff's Office is looking toestablish a pool of ministers to serve as oncallChaplains for the Sheriff's Office. Duties may include:
provide the invocation at Sheriff's OfficeCeremonies (Recognition, Promotion, AcademyGraduation, Badge Pinning, Citizens AcademyGraduation, etc.) provide assistance with death, grief and criticalincident stress assist with Post Incident meetings assist with death/injury notifications tasks as assigned by the Sheriff
Please contact Jonas Hayes, [email protected], foradditional information.
__________________________________________________________ UPDATED POSITION DESCRIPTION! August 5th Second Presbyterian Church is seeking a DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES AND ENGAGEMENT. Here is a Detailed Job Description, with information on how toapply.
(submitted by Paul Rock)
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The First Presbyterian Church of Topekaseeks a ¾ time Coordinator for Children & Youth Ministries. Our churchof just under 500 members worships in a beautiful, historic sanctuarylocated across from the Capitol Building in downtown Topeka. Theperson who fills this position will receive solid support from parents andthe pastors as he/she works to build relationships and programs forchildren, youth, and families. Generous benefits, including healthinsurance, are included and there is great potential to grow this position. For more information, please contact Sandra Stogsdill Brown at 7852339601, ext. 18 or email: [email protected]. A complete jobdescription is available on our website, www.fpctopeka.org.
(submitted by Sandra Stogsdill Brown) __________________________________________________________
CHURCH NURSERY DIRECTOR. Trinity Presbyterian Church ofIndependence, MO, seeks a warm, courteous individual to provideSunday morning childcare for children, ages birth - kindergarten. The Nursery Director will be responsible for cultivating a safeenvironment in which children are provided a faith developmentlesson from provided teaching material and faith developmentactivities such as crafts and games. Age appropriate care such asdiaper changing and feedings will also be included, as well as
cleaning after such activities. The Nursery Director shall followTrinity's Child Protection Policy and must be willing to submit to abackground check. Only experienced care providers age 21 andover will be considered. Regular hours will be Sundays from 9am-noon, with optional special events and holidays offered. Compensation will begin at $15 per hour. To apply, please send aresume and cover letter to [email protected]. (submitted by Elizabeth Strobel) _____________________________________________________ Northminster Presbyterian Church in KCMO has two openings for churchmusicians. We are looking for a choir and hand bell director as well as anorganist / accompanist. We are willing to consider making this one positionfor the right candidate. In 2010 we installed a new 4 manual JohannusRembrant digital organ with antiphonal speakers. Our sanctuary piano is aSteinway grand. Those who are interested are encouraged to visit our websitewww.northminsterkc.org for instructions on applying and posted jobdescriptions. For more information please feel free to call the church at816.453.2545 and speak with Pastor Seth Wheeler.__________________________________________________________ Second Presbyterian Church is seeking a Business Manager. Now posted: http://www.secondpres.org/aboutus/jobopenings2
(submitted by Paul Rock) __________________________________________________________
First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, AR is praying for a proactiveleader with a love for youth and young adults and a shepherd's heart, a mature
faith consistent with the Reformed Christian tradition, personal integrity, and an
enthusiastic sense of humor and fun combined with a passion for teaching and
forming youth and young adults to be committed followers of Jesus. Focus is
80% youth ministry and 20% college and young adult ministry. This is a fulltime
position with a generous continuing education allowance and healthcare.
Complete position description and contact information available at
www.fupcfay.org/positionsopen/. The position will begin as soon as possible in
2015. Send a resume and three references to [email protected].
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First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit is seeking a full time individual toprovide clerical and administrative support for the Pastors and the ministries ofthe church, while honoring and protecting the confidentiality of the staff andcongregation. Click here for more information!(Submitted by Ann Ditty)__________________________________________________________ Choir Director Trinity Presbyterian Church of Independence, MO, seeks a warm, humorous,openminded individual with a musicrelated degree and knowledge of liturgicalworship practices to lead our adult choir during Sunday morning traditionalworship as well as special services. Candidates should anticipate 34 hours ofrehearsal and service time per week, plus prep time. Choir director will enjoycollaboration with our accomplished organist and choir, summers off, childcareprovided during services, and salary commensurate with experience. Pleaseemail letters of interest and resumes to: Chair, Choir Director SearchCommittee,[email protected].(submitted by Elizabeth Strobel)_____________________________________________________ Argentine Presbyterian Church is seeking a PIANIST forSunday morning worship. This is a paid position, salarynegotiable. If you are interested and would like moreinformation, please contact Delores Johnson 9138314310 or Steve Christine 9133027664
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