Tuesday, June 20, 2006
PUP Report Approved
PUP Report Approved by General Assembly
Following several periods of prayer in the midst of the debate and vote, the report of the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity was approved by the General Assembly this afternoon.
Recommendations 1-4 were approved by a vote of 459 for, 41 against and 1 abstention.
The Assembly rejected a minority report on Recommendation 5, 6 and 7 by a vote of 287/234/0 and then rejected a motion to refer Recommendations 5 & 6 (to the presbyteries) by a vote of 281/234/0. Finally, the Assembly voted to receive and approve the committee’s revision and amendment of Recommendations 5, 6, & 7.
The approved version of Recommendation 5 can be found at http://gaupdates.sonrisestudio.com
There is a hope to have a pastoral letter to every church this Sunday regarding the work of the General Assembly this week.
Following several periods of prayer in the midst of the debate and vote, the report of the Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity was approved by the General Assembly this afternoon.
Recommendations 1-4 were approved by a vote of 459 for, 41 against and 1 abstention.
The Assembly rejected a minority report on Recommendation 5, 6 and 7 by a vote of 287/234/0 and then rejected a motion to refer Recommendations 5 & 6 (to the presbyteries) by a vote of 281/234/0. Finally, the Assembly voted to receive and approve the committee’s revision and amendment of Recommendations 5, 6, & 7.
The approved version of Recommendation 5 can be found at http://gaupdates.sonrisestudio.com
There is a hope to have a pastoral letter to every church this Sunday regarding the work of the General Assembly this week.
Monday, June 19, 2006
Updates from Bruce Berry
There is a lengthy update on the first 2 days of GA available at http://gaupdates.sonrisestudio.com/ from our General Presbyter, Rev. Bruce Berry.
Friday, June 16, 2006
General Assembly New
General Assembly News
During the meeting of the General Assembly in Birmingham, we will have access to reports from our YAD and other commissioners. You can view these reports at the following link: http://gaupdates.sonrisestudio.com
Hopefully, this will give you a means to keep in touch with events at this meeting.
During the meeting of the General Assembly in Birmingham, we will have access to reports from our YAD and other commissioners. You can view these reports at the following link: http://gaupdates.sonrisestudio.com
Hopefully, this will give you a means to keep in touch with events at this meeting.
Saturday, June 10, 2006
1st Presbyterian Church Updates
1st Presbyterian Church Updates
The following information comes to us courtesy of the Synod of Mid America:
HELP NEEDED
The Presbytery of Mississippi and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) are urgently looking for skilled individuals to help with the Presbyterian hurricane recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast. Positions with the Presbytery of Mississippi are compensated; for more information on the positions with the Presbytery of Mississippi, please contact George Bates at 228-604-2424. Some positions available include: Site Manager and Assessor.
PDA is looking for Financial Officer (long-term volunteer) and Volunteer Village Manager (Volunteer). For more information on the PDA positions visit the PDA web site – www.pcusa.org/pda
2006 WESTERN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING EVENT – October 4-6, 2006
The training event seeks, through education and worship experience, to develop the leadership skills of both laity and clergy in our denomination so they can prepare the local church and the presbytery, to meet the challenges of a changing world. The event scheduled for Jackson Hole, WY is sponsored by G.A., Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, San Francisco Theological Seminary, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and The Synod of the Rocky Mountains and its Presbyteries. Plenary Keynote Speakers, Bible Study, Worship and numerous workshop offerings are available. Contact the Synod of Mid-America office if you would like a registration booklet. (800-754-0671 or synodma@synodma.org )
READ THE LATEST NEWS about the 217th GENERAL ASSEMBLY – June 15 – 22, 2006. Visit website www.pcusa.org/ga217 so read/see the latest information coming from the 217th Assembly. (I also hope to have daily emails from our Youth Advisory Delegate (Alex) to post for you. – Andy)
BE IN PRAYER
Please be in prayer for all those attending the 217th General Assembly in Birmingham, Alabama– including commissioners, staff and observers
Upcoming Events at 1st Pres.
Sunday, June 11. 4PM Ice Cream Social and Talent Show. Come out and have a great time in fellowship and fun.
Thursday, June 15. Daffron Employee Meeting 4PM.
Saturday, June 17. Worship 6PM
Sunday, June 18. Father’s Day! Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45AM.
Monday, June 19. Cancer Support Group 7PM.
Thursday, June 22. CE Committee Meeting 6PM.
Saturday, June 24. Worship 6PM
Sunday, June 25. Sunday School 9:30AM. Worship 10:45AM.
There may be a called Congregational Meeting in the next few weeks stand by for details.
The following information comes to us courtesy of the Synod of Mid America:
HELP NEEDED
The Presbytery of Mississippi and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) are urgently looking for skilled individuals to help with the Presbyterian hurricane recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast. Positions with the Presbytery of Mississippi are compensated; for more information on the positions with the Presbytery of Mississippi, please contact George Bates at 228-604-2424. Some positions available include: Site Manager and Assessor.
PDA is looking for Financial Officer (long-term volunteer) and Volunteer Village Manager (Volunteer). For more information on the PDA positions visit the PDA web site – www.pcusa.org/pda
2006 WESTERN NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING EVENT – October 4-6, 2006
The training event seeks, through education and worship experience, to develop the leadership skills of both laity and clergy in our denomination so they can prepare the local church and the presbytery, to meet the challenges of a changing world. The event scheduled for Jackson Hole, WY is sponsored by G.A., Omaha Presbyterian Seminary Foundation, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, McCormick Theological Seminary, San Francisco Theological Seminary, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and The Synod of the Rocky Mountains and its Presbyteries. Plenary Keynote Speakers, Bible Study, Worship and numerous workshop offerings are available. Contact the Synod of Mid-America office if you would like a registration booklet. (800-754-0671 or synodma@synodma.org )
READ THE LATEST NEWS about the 217th GENERAL ASSEMBLY – June 15 – 22, 2006. Visit website www.pcusa.org/ga217 so read/see the latest information coming from the 217th Assembly. (I also hope to have daily emails from our Youth Advisory Delegate (Alex) to post for you. – Andy)
BE IN PRAYER
Please be in prayer for all those attending the 217th General Assembly in Birmingham, Alabama– including commissioners, staff and observers
Upcoming Events at 1st Pres.
Sunday, June 11. 4PM Ice Cream Social and Talent Show. Come out and have a great time in fellowship and fun.
Thursday, June 15. Daffron Employee Meeting 4PM.
Saturday, June 17. Worship 6PM
Sunday, June 18. Father’s Day! Sunday School 9:30AM, Worship 10:45AM.
Monday, June 19. Cancer Support Group 7PM.
Thursday, June 22. CE Committee Meeting 6PM.
Saturday, June 24. Worship 6PM
Sunday, June 25. Sunday School 9:30AM. Worship 10:45AM.
There may be a called Congregational Meeting in the next few weeks stand by for details.
