PEAKS POSTINGS. Peaks Postings

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1 PEAKS POSTINGS Peaks Postings Does your congregation have an active men s ministry? The Synod of the Sun is looking for a man to serve on the Synod s Men s Council. The Council meet s monthly via conference call, plan annual retreats at Massanetta Springs, and this person would work to support men s ministries within the Peaks Presbytery. Feeling called to it? Contact Carl Utley at c.utley@peakspresbytery.org Two Cents-a-Meal Grant Application deadline: APRIL 1ST Applicants may apply one time each calendar year. Applications must be postmarked by either April 1st or October 1st. For more information, contact Denise Pillow, Hunger Action Advocate, denisepillow@gmail.com or If you use Peace/Wild Goose for meetings, please be in touch with Leisha Cook to place your meeting on their calendar to avoid conflicts with other groups who might be meeting there. Leisha Cook via LSCenjoy@cox.net Phone Mission Opportunity Who: Presbytery of the Peaks Members What: Presbyterian World Mission trip to South Sudan When: May 20-30, 2019 Why: Exploration of a possible partnership with the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan For information, contact Sandra Whitt sandrarcpc@yahoo.com

2 Peaks Postings, February 26, 2019 Page 2 February Presbytery Meeting Thank you to First Presbyterian Church, Martinsville for hosting the Feb. 21 Presbytery Meeting. 2 Pictured Above: Rev. Mark Hinchcliff welcoming everyone to First Presbyterian Church, Martinsville Pictured top right: Rev. Will Robinson, the 2019 Presbytery of the Peaks Moderator Pictured bottom right; Rev. Andrew Whaley, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church delivered the sermon of the day

3 Peaks Postings, February 26, 2019 Page 3 3 Guatemala Retreat for Pastoras Reflection by Janet Chisom At the end of January, I went to Guatemala as a representative of Peaks Presbytery. I met with 5 of the 6 Presbyterian women pastors in Guatemala for a time of encouragement, Bible study, story sharing, prayer, reflections on being a woman in ministry, learning about the resources in CEDEPCA. It was a transformational time for me and my ministry, and I pray it was for them, too. The retreat was paid for by a grant from the Synod. I invite you to become involved in several ways: (1) Consider traveling with the Presbytery to Guatemala through CEDEPCA October 28-November 3, This is part of the Intercultural Encounters program and you will meet people whose lives have been changed by the work of CEDEPCA, participate in Bible Studies, and go to the Festival of Kites ginormous kites associated with the Day of the Dead. This Listen and Learn trip is not just for Pastors, so please share the information with your congregation; (2) Give money for the Ecofilters. I saw them in action turning water from the tap into safe, drinkable water. There were Ecofilters set up in drug stores and at hotels where people could fill up their bottles or cups and drink healthy water. Our Presbytery has challenged each church to raise $50 which buys an Ecofilter that can be used safely for 3 years.

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6 Peaks Postings, February 26, 2019 Page 6 6 PRESBYTERY CALENDAR Date Time Event Location 2/27/19 2:00 p.m. Sexual Misconduct Policy Committee POP Office 3/05/19 10:00 a.m. Missions Committee Covenant PC Next Presbytery Meeting May 4, :00-4:00 On-Line Calendar Peaks Postings is published each week on Tuesday. Please submit news, events, or prayer requests by noon on Mondays to Julie Dyke at julie.dyke@peakspresbytery.org for inclusion in the following issue. Guidelines for announcements or news items to be featured in Peaks Postings: Keep the information to one page or less. Use links to web sites rather than including lots of details. Please obtain permission from the people pictured in your photos before submitting them to Peaks Postings. Peaks Postings Editors reserve the right to feature or not feature an article. Our first priority is to feature activities within POP churches and the Presbytery. edit submitted articles/announcements. limit the number of weeks an article/announcement is featured. Past issues of Peaks Postings are archived for about six months on our website, Presbytery of the Peaks. Presbytery of the Peaks 108 Melinda Dr. Lynchburg, VA Phone: Toll Free: Fax: office@peakspresbytery.org Web Site: peakspresbytery.org Julie Dyke, Administrative Support Robin Padgett, Office Manager Denise Pillow, Hunger Action Advocate John Wiederholt, Stated Clerk Carl Utley, Transitional General Presbyter Rachel Shepherd, Transitional Associate Presbyter for Discipleship To enhance, equip and empower congregations and leaders to become bold servants of transformation for the glory of the Triune God.