Upcoming Events
Stated Meeting of Presbytery
October 20, 2007
First Presbyterian Church Wooster, Ohio
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Render
Unto Caesar
Board of Pensions Clergy Tax and
Terms of Call Seminar
November 12, 2007 at
First Presbyterian Church, New
Philadelphia, Ohio
Register
here.
Suggested Reading
Small Strong Congregations by Ken Callahan
In the Name of Jesus by Henri J.M. Nouwen
Shaped by God's Heart: The Passion and Practices of Missional Churches by Milfred Minatrea
Some thirty small, strong congregations gathered at Salt Fork Park this past weekend for a Celebration. Music was provided by the Green Valley Pickers of the Rix Mills church. And awards were granted to six congregations for stories of God’s strength at work in their midst.
Strength Stories
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TITLE |
SCRIPTURE |
THEME |
The “Winner” |
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Savor and Spice |
Matthew 5:13 |
Small additions make big difference |
Rix Mills: Outside Clean Up/New Garden Beds around the church |
|
Crowds to Feed |
Matthew 15:33-38 |
Food ministries |
East Union Summer Sack Lunch Program (which fed 3-500 children/week) |
|
This Little Light of Mine |
Matthew 5:14-16 |
Sharing Christ’s Light, evangelism |
Minerva, Use of Screens in Worship |
|
Rising Dough |
Matthew 13:33 |
Local mission |
Loudonville “Tuesday” School (in place of Sunday School) |
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Mustard Seed |
Matthew 13:31-32 |
Big ministry from small beginnings |
High Hill Days Celebration (they filled the whole church!) |
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Pride and Joy |
Luke 18:16 |
Children’s ministry |
Newcomerstown, St. Cecelia’s Children’s Choir (with 28 children from the community) |
Saturday November 17 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
The Prayer Ministry
Training Day
at
Coshocton Presbyterian Church
The Prayer Ministry Training Day is designed for Pastors, Elders and others who serve in positions of education and leadership within churches of all sizes.
$10.00 Includes Lunch Registration Form
