God
of all joy,
fill our souls to overflowing
with the fullness of your grace.
In this season, remind us
of your triumph over the tragedy of the cross,
and your victory for us over the powers of sin and death,
so that we may reflect your glory
as disciples of Jesus Christ,
our risen Lord. Amen.
To view Washington Presbytery Stated Meeting Minutes of
September
9, 2008
November 11, 2008
please click.
Mission Insite is now available to churches of Washington Presbytery!
WP has begun a 1 year contract with Mission Insite to provide churches with an extensive array of statistical and demographic information. Please feel free to visit the site at www.missioninsite.com. Please download "How to Register" for assistance. Contact the presbytery office with questions.
2009 Washington Presbytery Meeting Schedule
March 10 at 4 PM at the West Alexander Presbyterian Church
May 12 at 7 PM at the Paris Presbyterian Church, Burgettstown
September 8 at 4 PM at the Cross Creek Presbyterian Church, Burgettstown
November 10 at 7 PM at Waynesburg University, Waynesburg
The next Presbytery Meeting is scheduled for March 10 at
4 PM at the West Alexander Presbyterian Church. Please click for a docket.
Fair
Traide Products (tea, chocolate, hot cocoa) will be available for your
tasting pleasure at the March Presbytery Meeting.
West Alexander has chosen to donate all proceeds
from dinner to the Washington County Food Bank.
Our Mission and Vision
Directed by the transforming vision of Jesus Christ, Washington Presbytery initiates creative responses to changing circumstances in Washington and Greene Counties through:
- Provision of resources
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Coordination of regional ministries.
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Promotion of leadership development
Washington Presbytery, through its life together in the Holy Spirit, empowers church leaders and congregations in faithful and strategic witness to the world, so that they may:
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Welcome strangers to worship and service
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Accept differences and acknowledge
our oneness in Jesus Christ -
Live shared lives of intimacy with God.
To view the 2009 Terms of Call Worksheet, please click.
2009 Washington Presbytery Per Capita $25.40
2009 IRS
Mileage Rate
55¢
WASHINGTON PRESBYTERY
OFFICE
HOURS
The presbytery office regular
business hours are Monday-Friday from
9 AM - 4:30 PM.
The
Presbytery Office will be closed April 10 to observe Good Friday.
Please visit the Resource Center Page to download the latest edition the "The Bulletin" Newletter.
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Washington Presbytery has a formal partnership with the Mekane Yesus Church of Ethiopia. Please visit their link at www.ethiopianetwork.org
Please
visit www.ignitepa.org
to check out the Young
Adult Ministry of Washington Presbytery.
UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS:
Upper
Ten Mile Church
March 23-27
Contact
Larry Deemer for more info at 724-228-5186
North Buffalo Church
April 26-May 3, 2009
Contact Gary Gibson for more info at ggibson@srcare.org
Please
keep victims, relief workers and recovery efforts in your daily prayers.
July
5-11, 2009
For more information about this local mission opportunity please click
the Workcamp picture.
Please
join us for Books and Bread an exciting Book Study Group
sponsored by the Hunger Action Enabler grant. The next meeting is scheduled
for Wednesday, April 8, at 5 PM at Presbytery Office, Eighty Four. Please
contact the presbytery office if you would like to attend. Please come
prepared to discuss
"The Wounded Healer"
by Henri Nouwen.
Please visit the Hunger Action page to download the latest "News You Can Use" Newsletter.