The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Park, Iowa is searching for a P/T pastor. We are looking for someone to fill our pulpit on Sundays and other significant celebrations such as services during Lent, etc.

We would also like to have this special person be in our office at least one day a week, (or perhaps 2 half days), do home communions and visits with our shut-ins and moderate our Session Meetings.

Contact our office by phone (712-832-3401) or email. Our office hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00-11:00 a.m.

A Focus on the Biblical and Theological Mandate for Christians to Care for God’s Creation.

October 24-26, 2023

Lakeshore Center at Okoboji
1864 Hwy 86
Milford, IA
712-337-3317

Cost

• $240 per participant (single occupancy)
• $160 per participant (double occupancy)

This includes meals and lodging.

Sam Hamilton-Poore will be our leader.  He is a pastor in PC(USA) and has served Presbyterian, Lutheran, and United Church of Christ congregations in several states.  He is currently pastor of the Montevallo Presbyterian Church in Montevallo, AL. as well as a spiritual director.  He and his wife, Terry (also a pastor), are parents of three young adult children, and have two grandchildren.

He is the author of the book, Earth Gospel, A Guide to Prayer for God’s Creation.  In preparation for the retreat, participants are invited to use this book as a focus for thought and prayer.  The retreat will include presentations, times for prayer and discussion, along with ideas for putting our care of creation into action.

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In this comprehensive workshop, we empower elders and church leaders to foster a culture of safety by participating in a required Abuse Prevention and Sexual Misconduct training on the following:

• Critical components of policies and setting boundaries to prevent abuse and sexual misconduct.
• Setting bandwidths of acceptable behavior.
• Developing and setting clear standards.
• Administrative practices and response to allegations.
• Training staff and volunteers, and engagement of congregation.

Additional optional presentation will include Response to Active Intruders and Emergency Planning. Insurance Board will help ministries gain essential knowledge to equip them with strategies to address:

• Developing an emergency preparedness plan.
• Responding to an active intruder situation.
• Sharing critical resources for churches from the Department of Homeland Security/CISA.
• Information on security funding opportunities for churches from FEMA and DHS.

Saturday, Oct 28th
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Provided Free of Charge

Jefferson First Presbyterian Church
208 W State St
Jefferson, IA 50129

For years, Presbyterians partnered with churches in Russia and communed as members of the body of Christ. With the war in Ukraine, travel to Russia and the region is nearly impossible. In this conference, we will hear from and about churches in East Europe and how they are responding to God’s mission in their region in the midst of war and violence. Click here for more information. For questions, contact mission executive Amgad Beblawi.

Are you interested in a weekly Zoom discussion of the lectionary texts? Contact Richard Francis. If there is enough interest, Richard will be setting up and moderating the meetings at a time that is most convenient to the greatest number of people.