John Calvin Presbytery P. O. Box 787, Shell Knob, Missouri 65747

Psalm 18 : 3 ( MSG. ) I sing to God, the Praise-Lofty,

and find myself safe and saved.

From Pastoral Presbyter P. 1

Prayer List P. 2

Contact Information P. 2

JCLiving Waters Correction P. 2

Meet Our Pastors… P. 3

Small Church Gathering P. 4

PW Gathering P. 5,6,7

February 24, 2017

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The season of Lent is almost here. Next Wednesday is Ash Wednesday and it is the begin-ning of a season that challenges us to examine our lives of faith. One thing I like about being a part of PC(USA) is the resources that they offer, especially for special seasons. This link will take you to an explanation of Lent and it also has resources for readings during Lent, special services, and prayers. http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/worship/christianyear/worship-resources-lent/. What is also great about these resources is that they are sometimes just the spark that you need for ideas to use in your own walk of faith. I encourage you to look at some of the resources and others available from your church or online and take advantage of the opportunity to grow closer to God.

Have a great week and hope to see you Saturday at the Presbytery meeting in Mt. Vernon.

Pastor Susan

From Your Pastoral Presbyter….

http://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/worship/christianyear/worship-resources-lent/

Joyful, holy community of Christian believers, diverse yet united. committed to serving Christ in the church and in the world. Prepared by God through the Holy Spirit for mission and ministry.

Please email all items, joys, and concerns wishing to be at

jcpresbytery@jcpresbytery.com by 12 noon on Wednesdays.

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CONTACT…. Pastoral Presbyter, Susan Rosenbaum By cell phone: 620-674-1844 or by email: pastoralpresbyter@gmail.com

Stated Clerk, Melana Scruggs By cel phone: 417-489-0024 or by email: melanascruggs@gmail.com

By mail: P .O. Box 46, Crane, Missouri 65633

John Calvin Presbytery website is jcpresbytery.com

Please send your Shared Mission, Per Capita Apportionment and all special offerings to….

John Calvin Presbytery, P.O. Box 787, Shell Knob, MO 65747

Please pray for….. * The congregations of John Calvin Presbytery…

* For all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit, that they may know the peace that passes all

human understanding in Jesus Christ our Lord….

* Churches that are seeking a new pastor, to understand God's call moving forward.

* JC Living Waters Mission Team.

* Keila Ferree continues to recover and now able to be home on her own without help.

Prayers are appreciated for the strengthening of her lungs

Greg is pastor of First Presbyterian Church Nevada, Missouri

Cards of encouragement can be sent to: Keila Ferree, 12828 S. Twilight Dr., Olathe, KS 66062

* Bill Agnew, health issues. Bill is co-moderator of Mission and Nurture Committee, residing in Springfield

John Calvin Living Waters Team Contact is To schedule the team to speak at your church: Sharon Marsh Phone: 417-880-5988 Email: smarsh43@icloud.com

CORRECTION

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Jennifer was born in El Paso, Texas and spent the majority of her childhood living in cities and towns throughout north Texas. She graduated from the University of North Texas with her teach-ing certificate. She taught first grade for a year and then moved to Boise, Id. While waiting for a teaching position in Boise, she worked in long term care as a Brain Injury Program Specialist and Activities Director. On returning to Texas, she became a teacher in a charter school. She worked with the school, earning her Principal certificate, Master’s in Educational Administration and be-coming the Upper School Administrator.

Jennifer left education to pursue the call to ministry, entering Brite Divinity School and coming under care of Grace Presbytery in 2013. She completed her MDiv in May 2016.

Jennifer is married to Michael Dawson and has three daughters-Lauren, 19, Althea, 18 and Zoe 12. She also has three French Bulldogs (Jasper, Winston, and Java) who make life more fun.

Jennifer Dawson, was ordained and installed as pastor of First Presbyterian Church Parsons Kansas on Sunday, December 4, 2016

Registration

Name _____________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________

Phone # _____________________________________________________

Church _____________________________________________________

email address _____________________________________________________

March 25, 2017 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Presbyterian Church ~ 818 Norton Road ~ Springfield Missouri

Presenter - Reverend Rodney Peters

This workshop, which is the first of three, will examine four areas of congregational life: pastoral leadership, activities, mission, and resources. You will be challenged to think about the church in new ways. There will be time for personal reflection, sharing, and fellowship. Together, we will consider shutting off the church and starting over from the beginning (re-booting). Bring your spiritual strength and im-agination. This is a free event, however, we do need you to register so we will know how many people to expect for lunch.

Please send your reservations to Gail Wilson at jcpresbytery@jcpresbytery.com.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21, 2017 Registration 12:00 – 6:00 Pre-Gathering Event 2:00 – 6:00 Bus Leaves Radisson for Dinner 6:00 Dinner (Keeter Center, College of the Ozarks) 6:30 Plenary (Keeter Center) 7:30 – 9:00

Saturday, April 22, 2017 Breakfast on own Plenary 9:00 – 10:15 Workshop A 10:30 – 11:45 Lunch 12:00 – 1:00 Workshop B 1:15 – 2:30 Break with snack Workshop C 3:00 – 4:15 Presbytery breakouts 4:30 – 5-30 Dinner 6:00 – 7:00 Evening Event 7:00 – 8:30

Sunday, April 23, 2017 Breakfast on own Worship 9:00 – 10:00

COST/REGISTRATION FEE

Full Time Attendee registration fee is $125,

which covers everything listed on the event

schedule, starting with dinner Friday, April 21

and ending with worship Sunday, April 23.

Commuter, Saturday Only Attendee fee is

$70, which covers all Saturday activities, includ-

ing lunch and dinner.

Pre-Conference Event on Fr iday, Apr il 21 is

$50, which includes transportation and theater

ticket to Moses.

Offering for the Event will go to the PW Mission

Pledge, supporting the missions and work of PW.

“Can You Hear Me Now?” Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.

Do what it says. James 1:22

Synod of Mid-America PW Gathering

April 21 – 23, 2017

Radisson Hotel 120 S Wildwood Drive

Branson, MO

Guest Room and Gathering Reservations:

If you plan to stay at the Radisson, they will take care of both your lodging reservation and the Gathering registration. Contact Crystal at the Radisson at 417-690-4026. Ask for the Presbyterian Women Room Block. When making your lodging reservation, remind Crystal to send you the Gathering registration form.

Lodging Rates: $78.95 plus tax for Single/Double Occupancy, $84.95 triple, $99.95 quad. Rate includes full hot breakfast and complimentary wifi. These rates are guaranteed for 3 days prior and 3 days after event.

To Register for Gathering if NOT staying at the Radisson: Contact Mary Lynne Grimes at 417-365-0060 or email at bob-mary@tri-lakes.net. She will send you the registration form.

Deadlines: Registration deadline – March 28, 2017 Cancellation for full refund: Pre Gathering – March 28, 2017

Gathering – April 14, 2017

Conference Site: Radisson Hotel ~ 129 South Wildwood Dr. ~ Branson, MO 65616 www.RadissonBranson.com

mailto:bob-mary@tri-lakes.nethttp://www.RadissonBranson.com

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WORKSHOPS A: 10:30 am

HORIZONS Bible Study 2017 - Hebrews ~ Susan Jackson-Dowd This will be an introduction to the “Hot off the Press” 2017 HORIZONS Bible Study, Hebrews by Melissa Bane Sevier

USAME to San Francisco: Human Trafficking and Immigration ~ Judy Robinett & Deanne Newland Our Synod USAME representatives will share with you their experiences on this mission experience. The issues

highlighted on this trip were immigration, human trafficking, and domestic violence.

Responding to God’s call: Sharing mission stories and fund raising Ideas ~ Mary Lynne Grimes Mary Lynne will share some local mission ideas and lead a discussion of ways to fund raise in you church.

Hearing God’s voice through Movement ~ Glenda Watts Using Tai Chi movements with scripture, prayer and music, can open our body, mind and spirit to hear God.

B: 1:15 pm Educated Child Initiative Q & A ~ Carol Winkler Carol will share with us the hopes and dreams of the Children’s Initiative and answer your questions about what you

can do to support this initiative and be an advocate.

Women of Faith in Quilt Blocks ~ Rhoda Frasier Explore the stories of our biblical faith sisters through their quilt blocks. And look at our own quilt block.

Ending Payday Lending ~ Mary Kay Glunt & Anne Schneider Learn about a program for helping people make ends meet and budget paycheck to paycheck.

Sharing Ideas to Make Your PW Group More Exciting ~ Shari Stump & Susan Wyman Need some new ideas or new energy in your PW’s? Come and share ideas to get your women excited.

C: 3:00 pm Human Trafficking ~ Kay Metcalf We will explore the ugly world of Human Trafficking. Learn more about the issues and how to become advocates

against trafficking.

Singing the Word ~ Shari Stump & Rhoda Frasier A time to renew our souls with music as we sing from Sing the Faith. Don’t need to be a singer to attend.

PW Q & A ~ Susan Jackson –Dowd & Mary Jorgenson This dynamic duo of will talk about the future of PW in this interactive workshop. Questions welcomed.

Getting the word out -Digital Communications ~ Pam Nitsche Are you confused about how to use Digital Communications. Learn some tips for making this an easy job.

Available every session Hands on Mission: making Hygiene kits and Experiencing Ferncliff and PDA ministry ~ Toni Spieth This workshop will be informative and productive as you learn about the work of Ferncliff and PDA. Plus you will also

be spending time making much needed Health Kits.

“Can You Hear Me Now?” Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.

Do what it says. James 1:22

Synod of Mid-America PW Gathering

April 21 – 23, 2017

HANDS on MISSION You are encouraged to bring Hygiene Kits, supplies to make Hygiene Kits

Each kit needs: One gallon Ziploc bag Hand Towel Wash Cloth Wide-tooth comb Nail Clippers Bar Soap (bath size in wrapper) Tooth Brush (in original single packaging) 10 standard band aids

We are also collecting $20 MasterCard/Visa gift cards.

Pre-Gathering Activity Friday, April 21: Attend the theatrical production of Moses at Sight and Sound Theater: sight-sound.com. There is an additional $50 fee for this event. A tour bus will transport you from the Radisson at 2 pm and, after the show, transport you to the College of the Ozarks for the evening dinner and plenary. There is limited seating on the bus, so reserve early.

Friday Evening dinner and Plenary will be held at the College of the Ozarks. Founded by Presbyterian

Missionary James Forsythe, College of the Ozarks is unique in that students pay no tuition while earning a 4-year

degree at one of the “Top Baccalaureate Colleges in the Midwest”.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Susan Jackson-Dowd, Executive Director PW… Has served as PC(USA)national staff in Louisville since 1988. She was PW Associate and Managing Editor of Horizons until 2013, when she became Executive Director of PW.

Carol Winkler, Moderator of PW Churchwide… Active PW, mother, grandmother and quilter, Carol has served the Church at all levels in many different roles.

Shari Stump, PW Synod of Southern CA & Hawaii… Active PW at all levels, Shari has been seen on stage at sever-al CWG’s. Known for her energy and audacity, she will share her talents with us.

Planning committee: Rhoda Frasier, Mary Jorgenson, Susan Wyman, Mary Lynne Grimes, Glenda Watts, Gail Cun-ningham, Anna Fralick, & Cindy Fieg.

Susan Jackson-Dowd, Executive Director PW… Has served as PC(USA) national staff in Louisville since 1988. She was PW Associate and Managing Editor of Horizons until 2013, when she became Executive Director of PW.

Carol Winkler, Moderator of PW Churchwide...Active PW, mother, grandmother and quilter, Carol has served the Church at all levels in many different roles.

Shari Stump, PW Synod of Southern CA & Hawaii… Active PW at all levels, Shari has been seen on stage at sever-al CWG’s. Known for her energy and audacity, she will share her talents with us.

Planning committee: Rhoda Frasier, Mary Jorgenson, Susan Wyman, Mary Lynne Grimes, Glenda Watts, Gail Cun-

ningham, Anna Fralick, & Cindy Fieg.

“Can You Hear Me Now?” Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.

Do what it says. James 1:22

Synod of Mid-America PW Gathering

April 21 – 23, 2017

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