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The Heartland ConnectionA communication of Heartland Presbytery made possible by your mission dollars.
November 4, 2015
Daily Readings for Wednesday,November 4, 2015
First Reading Ruth 3:15,4:1317Psalm Psalm 127:15Second Reading Hebrews9:2428Gospel Mark 12:3844
"'24For Christ did notenter a sanctuary madeby human hands, a merecopy of the true one, buthe entered into heavenitself, now to appear inthe presence of God onour behalf."
Hebrews 9:24
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Sunday, November 8, 201524th Sunday After Pentecost32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Partnership of Prayer 20152016 Click here for this week's link to the Partnership of Prayer
We also remember...
* The family of Miguel Tuy, an 11yearold who died last Thursday after falling off the roof of hishome. His father, Andrés Tuy, an elder in the Monte Sinaí Church, was attending the Maya QuichéPresbytery meeting when he learned the news.
* The family & friends of Ernestine Davis.Ernestine passed away on October 28, after a long illness. Family visitation will be Thursday, Nov. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lawrence A. Jones & Sons FuneralChapel, 1800 East Linwood, Kansas City, MO; and her memorial service will be later that day at at 5p.m. at her church, Covenant Presbyterian, 5931 Swope Parkway, Kansas City, MO. Ernestine was amother, a school teacher, and a mentor to many Presbyterian Women and Church Women United. She was a Presbyterian Elder, and held a number of offices and served on boards and committees inher congregation, in Presbyterian Women and in Heartland Presbytery. She was chosen ValiantWoman by Church Women United in Kansas City, MO, having served in many capacities in thatorganization over the years. Her wisdom and deep knowledge were a guide and inspiration to all whoknew her. Her obituary notice is in the Kansas City Star, dated November 3rd.
* The family & friends of Victor Carl Carlson. Victor passed Monday, November 2nd, at Fair Haven. He was the father to one of the Heartland Presbytery's very own pastor's, Rev. Dave Carlson. He wasa member of the Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church. Vic volunteered at Habitat For HumanityRestore in Forest City from 20042011. Click here to read the complete obituary notice.
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Heartland Happenings
In Heartland Presbytery
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Upcoming Events
Youth
Register TODAY for theSaturday, November 14, 2015Heartland Presbytery Stated Meeting!
Registration Deadline is November 11th.
Where: First Presbyterian Church138 N. Main StreetLiberty, MO 64068
By registering online you
expedite your registration process at the meeting.
reserve your meal and help us have an accurate meal count (your payment of $7.00 will be due at the
meeting).
teaching elders can request an excuse if they are going to be absent.
request child care if needed.
Click on the link below to register.
REGISTER HERE
HOST CHURCH NEEDED!:
We are seeking a HOST CHURCH for the Stated Meeting scheduled for
November 15, 2016. If your congregation is interested in hosting, please contact Sally Hinchman, Stated
Clerk at [email protected].
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DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS NOVEMBER 11th
Heartland Presbytery's
Peacemaking Committee's
Festival of Peacemaking
Friday, November 13th, 6:30pmLinwood United Church3151 Olive, Kansas City, Missouri 64109
We will begin with dinner followed by the Rev. Alonzo Johnson speaking. He will focus onurban congregations and their opportunity to be peacemakers in the community. The Rev. Alonzo Johnson is the Mission Associate with the Presbyterian Peacemaking
Program. Alonzo has concluded his service as the pastor/head of staff of Oak Lane
Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA. He is a graduate of Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary (LPTS) and is currently a candidate for his Doctor of Ministry degree
at LPTS. He is passionate about peacemaking and social justice issues and has rich
experience in urban ministry with a focus on mentoring youth in the arts.The event is free but please register with Michelle Jones at Heartland Presbytery at 816-924-1730 or [email protected]. Please register by Wednesday, November11th.
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"Heartland/Maya Quiche Presbytery Partnership"(submitted by Rachel Lausch)
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DEADLINE : November 16th (for January start date)
If your church is considering participation in "New Beginnings", hosted by ChurchPlanting and Revitalization, now would be a great time. There are already threechurches in our presbytery that have committed to taking part. Contact ConnieHappell ([email protected]) with questions, or to register.
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Per Capita for the Year 2016
Per capita was approved at the stated meeting of the presbytery on September 22nd. Thetotal per member is $39.52, and it is broken down as follows:
$29.68 to Heartland Presbytery
$2.72 to the Synod of MidAmerica
$7.12 to the General Assembly, PC (USA)
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Mission Magnified A Mission Conference at Heartland CenterNovember 1921
Do you know mission leaders who are seeking community, inspiration and renewal? Or a congregation thatis seeking wisdom for mission direction and partnership? This fall, World Mission is hosting "MissionMagnified," a mission leader conference right here in Kansas City, Missouri. Mission leaders from aroundthe country will gather for worship and reflection, connection and community, all while gaining practicaltools for use in local, regional and international mission work. Conference registration is only $100,including meals! Speakers include Mark Adams, mission coworker on the US/Mexico border and RebeccaKirkpatrick, former mission coworker in Egypt and Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Mission atBryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. The first day's activities will focus on shortterm mission trip planning a great resource for any group organizing mission events this year. The remainder of the conference willbe about how to make the most of your mission efforts, whether local or international, from a congregation,presbytery or mission group.To learn more and register, visit www.pcusa.org/missionmagnified.
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FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER
2016 Subscriptions for the Church Resource Center
are OPEN!To subscribe online or by mail, go tohttp://bit.ly/churchresourcecenter.
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See the links listed under the "Church Resource Center" for other available resources.
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IN THE GREATER CHURCH___________________________________________________________________________________
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to Southeast coastalflooding
The Southeast coast is experiencing severe and unprecedented flooding. At its height, morethan 400 roads, 150 bridges and two major interstates (I20 and I95) were closed, isolating thecommunities that were most in need of comfort and assistance. South Carolina has borne thebrunt of the devastation, enduring what has been described as a 1,000year flood, and forsome, more is still to come.
You can join in the response and encourage those in need by standing in the"GAP"Give. Act. Pray.
For more information, visit www.presbyterianmission.org/pda.___________________________________________________________________________________
In Our Member Congregations
Are you being called to help youth reach their full potential in ourlocal community? Do you long to make our community a betterplace?
Heartland 180 a nonprofit organization committed to assisting youth to live to their fullpotential is beginning their second year in Kansas City, Kansas. The 180 Degrees Program beginning Tuesday, January 19 meets after school on Mondays thru Thursdays. This is acommunitybased program which will teach our youth the researchbased curriculum called the"180 Degrees Program" focusing on character education, life skills, socialemotional learning,21st century skills, and community outreach among other critical skill sets.
180 Degrees Program facilitators will come from the community and receive 24 hours oftraining. Facilitators may be current or retired educators, social workers, state employees,community leaders and others who have a heart for working with youth. Modest stipendscovering costs such as transportation are provided.
The 180 Degrees Program training will take place daily, January 4 thru January 7 from 9:00am 3:00pm. The training location is the USD500 Administration Building located at 2010 N. 59thStreet, Kansas City, Kansas 66104.To register, please respond by Thursday, November 19 by submitting your application [email protected], or call 8163597363 with any questions.
180 Facilitator Training Announcement
Facilitator Job Description
Application and Info sheet
(submitted by Jonas Hayes)
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For Free I am ready to give up my pastor's library. Lots of books on Bible, plentyof theology, worship resources, and assorted other topics. I have abouta hundred or so books that I am offering for free; first to come, firstgets the pick of the litter. All I ask is that you bring boxes to pack upwhat you take. if you would like more information or to makearrangements, please call 8162280634
which is my home phone. If you call the cell numberlisted in the directory, I may or may not get the message.Remember, I am retired! Hope to hear from you.
(submitted by Joe Carle)
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(submitted by Wayne Letizia)
___________________________________________________________________________________The Sanctuary Place
The Sanctuary Place's Little FREE Library is open and ready for business. If you or your congregation would like to donate books, it would be much appreciated. EmailTerra Pennington at [email protected]
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FREE ORGAN...
A Lowry organ in very good condition is available free of charge from Brooks and Helen Wade,members of First Presbyterian Church of Independence, to any church or organization willing to arrangefor pickup and delivery. It is the Lowry SU500 2manual, theatrestyle organ with short pedalboard, oakfinish, purchased in 2006. Contact the Wades at 8167968835.
(submitted by David Carlson)
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La Lucha Sigue!
Convergence of Hope and Resistance at Fort Benning
November 2022, 2015
Join Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and thousands of teachers, farmers, students, unionists, queerfolk, environmentalists as we converge at the gates of the School of the Americas (SOA) where wecontinue to reaffirm life and our creativity in the face of Empire. SOA is a US Army training school thattrains soldiers and police from Latin American countries. This training is funded by US taxpayers and fallsunder the jurisdiction of the Department of Defense. The annual Vigil commemorates all victims of ongoingSOA violence in the Americas and calls for the closure of the school as well as a change of US foreignpolicy towards Latin America. Today, SOA Watch is a large, diverse, grassroots movement, rooted insolidarity with the people of Latin America.
A great place to experience the power of Faith in Action.
If you are interested Contact Eric Garbison, Cherith Brook Catholic Worker, 8162418047. Cost is very low & Scholarships available!
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A SPECIAL EVENT FOR PARENTS(and Grandparents)
November 3 & 4, 2015
Village Presbyterian Church
Kathy Bostrom, well known pastor and author, sharesfun, practical and thoughtprovoking ideas for nurturingthe spiritual lives of children and families.
Click HERE for a printable flyer.
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Job Openings
Hospitality AssistantHeartland Center, Parkville, MO is looking for a person with an appreciation forChristian retreat and camp ministries, great organization skills, and a passionfor hospitality to serve as a Hospitality Assistant. This person is responsible forensuring retreat gathering spaces are welcoming and presentable, greetingguest groups, acting as the main point of contact for guests groups on theweekends, and sending retreat confirmations to guest group leaders. This is aparttime (2025 hours per week) position with shifts falling on Fridays,Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons, with opportunity for more hoursperiodically throughout the year.If you are interested in applying, please visit our website:http://www.heartlandretreats.org/employmentopportunities/And email your resume to:[email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________
Lead Kitchen Assistant (PartTime)Heartland Center, Parkville, MO is looking for a person with an appreciation forChristian retreat and camp ministries, and food preparation experience to serve asLead Kitchen Assistant. This position is responsible for preparing meals, keeping aclean kitchen and dining environment, and washing dishes. This person will alsoassist in supervising support staff in the performance of their duties. This is a parttime (15 20 hours per week) position with periodic opportunities for more hours atdifferent times throughout the year.If you are interested in applying, please visit our website:http://www.heartlandretreats.org/employmentopportunities/And email your resume to: [email protected]___________________________________________________________________________________
Overland Park Presbyterian Church is seeking a Part-time Minister of Music
Please follow the link for application information and job description.
(submitted by Jason Carle)
Reminders and Other LInks
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Thank you to all who have ordered their Cokesbury purchases through the Church Resource Center link. You can always find theCokesbury virtual store under RESOURCES at churchresourcecenter.org. The resource center recently received a check fromCokesbury in the amount of $79.04, made possible by people ordering through our link. We will use this money to purchase additionalresources. At this time, the PC(USA) is not providing a commission on purchases, but it's still good to support our denominational publishers.
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