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COM Meeting @ Presbytery Office |
5:00 |
| 5/3 |
Krislund Work Day |
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| 5/5 |
Tioga Cluster Meeting @ Presbytery Office |
9:00 |
| 5/8 |
Committee on Service @ Presbytery Office Upper Room |
4:00 |
| 5/10 |
CLP Training @ Montoursville Presbyterian Church |
1:00-4:00 |
| 5/11 |
 MOTHERS DAY |
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| 5/16 |
OGA Commissioner Training @ Presbytery Office |
4:00 |
| 5/17 |
Krislund Open House |
1:00 |
| 5/20 |
W & N Committee Meeting @ Presbytery Office |
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| 5/22-5/23 |
EP Forum |
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| 5/26 |
 Memorial Day OFFICE CLOSED |
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Installation Services
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| Installation |
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| May 18, 2008 @ 4:00 pm |
Rev. Dorothy Densmore |
Elkand, Osceola & Nelson Churches |
| June 1, 2008 @ 4:00pm |
Rev. Elizabeth Affsprung |
Sunbury First Presbyterian Church |
| Ordination and Installation |
| June 8, 2008 @ 3:00pm |
Alex Lever |
Muncy Presbyterian Church |
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Central Tier Pastors Meetings
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| May 13, 2008 @ 1:30 Presbytery Office |
Election of new Central Tier Convener |
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Northern Tier Pastors Meetings
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May 27th at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Tioga, beginning at 12:00 noon.
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Southern Tier Pastor Meetings
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| May 15, 2008 ~ 9:30 am at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Sunbury |
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Church Events
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Grove Presbyterian Church GOING ONCE...GOING TWICE...SOLD!!! ~ Grove Presbyterian Church in Danville will host a Public Auction to raise money in supprt of the expansion project at Camp Krislund on Saturday May 31, 2008. ALL items must be removed the day of sale. Plan to attend for a day of bidding fun. For more information on donating items or attending the auction contact Bonnie Plafcan (437-2147), Adam Zakarian (275-3596), or Bill Gibson (275-4820).
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Grove Presbyterian Church You are invited to Grove Presbyterian Church, Danville, on Sunday, July 27, 3:00 pm to participate in an open "Summer Sing" hosted by the Susquehanna Valley Chorale. The SVC, a 100+ member chorale known for excellence in masterworks performances in central Pennsylvania and directed by Dr. William Payn, Bucknell University, invites all who love to sing to join together to sing John Rutter's "Psalmfest". (Listeners are invited too!) The "Summer Sing", sponsored by the Geisinger Foundation, is part of Danville's Music in the Park Series. Admission is $5.00~Music will be supplied.
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Installation Service
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The Presbytery of Northumberland
Cordially invites you to the Installation Service
For
The Reverend Dorothy Densmore
Parkhurst Memorial Presbyterian Church
302 West Main Street
Elkland, Pennsylvania
At 4:00 p.m. on the afternoon of
Sunday, May 18, 2008
For More Information call the church office 814-258-7294
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Ministry Coordinator
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MINISTRY COORDINATOR ~ SOJOURNER TRUTH MINISTRIES
Sojourner Truth Ministries, a multi-cultural, multi-dimensional ministry located in Williamsport, PA, is seeking a Christ centered, compassionate, energetic individual with a heart for serving those in need to lead our various ministries. The Ministry Coordinator is a full-time position and is responsible for overall supervision of our ministries to include clothing ministry, food ministries, bible studies, worship services, preparation of health and school kits for missions and other community outreach activities. The Ministry Coordinator should have the talent to connect with local churches, businesses and community leaders as well as the ability to envision new ministry opportunities for the ministry.
Minimum qualifications for the applicant are a commitment to and a history of commitment to Christian principles, bachelor's degree from an accredited college, in human service, social service, education, theology or humanities; master's degree would be preferred by not required; current health assessment, valid Pennsylvania Driver's License; clear criminal and child abuse record, as well as computer skills. Previous experience in ministry, lay or ordained, is preferred as well as previous experience in grant writing and fund raising.
A full job description is available by contacting John Person at 570-323-8741 ext 109. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. A medical benefit package will be available. Interested persons should submit a resume, no later than JUNE 5, 2008, to:
Personnel Team~Sojourner Truth Ministries~501 High Street~Williamsport, PA 17701
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Krislund Korner
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The funding the Future Campaing for Krislund is underway...
Commitment teams will be visiting all 45 sessions to encouarge 100% participation from every congregation. How can your church help? By choosing one or more of the following options:
1. By Making a commitment of 10% of your total church income.
2. By allowing your members to make individual pledges.
3. By having special Krislund fund raisers
4. By sending Young people to camp!
It is the Goal of all three Presbyteries to Raise Two Million Dollars over the next three years to Fund the Future of Krislund as a premire Camp and Conference Center.
| Krislund Passes the $1.6 million Mark.... |
We have raised to Date between the Three Presbyteries: $1,600,187.00
It was announced that 25 of Carlisle Presbytery's 54 churches have made pledges totalling $783,685; 32 of Northumberland Presbytery's 45 churches have committed $229,299; and 29 of Huntingdon's 50 churhces have pledged $278,900. Individual congtributions from all three Presbyteries and beyond are now at $195,802. Praise the Lord!
We want to thank the following churches who have given us permission to publish their "Funding of the Future" pledge. As to date 32 churches have made commitments for a grand total for Northumberland Presbytery of $229,299.
Our goal is $500,000.
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Great Island-Lock Haven
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$20,000.00
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| Grove Presbyterian-Danville |
$21,000.00 |
| First Presbyterian-Galeton |
$ 6,800.00 |
| Covenant-Central-Williamsport |
$30,000.00 |
| Bald Eagle-Mill Hall |
$ 3,000.00 |
| Jersey Shore Presbyterian |
$ 9,000.00 |
| First Presbyterian-Mansfield |
$ 4,500.00 |
| Lycoming Presbyterian-Williamsport |
$10,000.00 |
| First Presbyterian-Mifflinburg |
$ 3,000.00 |
| First Presbyterian-Watsontown |
$ 6,000.00 |
| Osceola Presbyterian |
$ 1,000.00 |
| Nelson United |
$ 1,000.00 |
| Parkhurst Memorial Elkland |
$ 1,000.00 |
| Northway-Williamsport |
$ 9,600.00 |
| Bloomsburg First |
$18,000.00 |
| First Presbyterian-Emporium |
$ 6,500.00 |
| First Presbyterian-Benton |
$1,300.00 |
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Wanted Campers for summer camps 2008! For information or application forms contact Camp Krislund
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Wanted: volunteers to work on the Adult Lodge. To Schedule a Work Mission Trip contact Dan Alex at 717-599-4283
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Opportunities for Ministry
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Full Time Positions:
Part time Positions:
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For more information contact the Presbytery Office or look under Churches/opportunity list
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Opportunity for Youth Ministry
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Director of Christian EducationDirector of Christian Education~Are you creative and enthusiastic? First Presbyterian Church of Bloomsburg is looking for a part-time Director of Christian Education willing to help build on a growing children and youth program. For more information call Joyce Rex at (570) 784-2322
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Youth MinistryElysburg Presbyterian Church is looking for a Part Time Director of Christian Education & Youth Ministry. Post Secondary Degree preferred and experience with youth ministry & Christian education. Send letter of application with resume and references to Elysburg Presbyterian Church~320 West Valley Ave~Elsyburg, PA 17824 ATTN: Personnel Committee or email to elysburgpresby@verizon.net
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Classified: for sale or free
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Dinner Plates FREE 50-60 oval-shaped dinner plates to any church that is interested. Please call the Montoursville Presbyterian Church 570-368-1595.
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