Happening Around the Presbytery

Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery

907 National Road

Wheeling, WV  26003

304-232-3490

www.uovpresby.org

Office Hours: Mon–Fri, 9:00 am–3:00 pm.

The office will be closed Friday, July 3 for the Holiday.

In an emergency after office hours, call 304-266-8154.

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“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21

PLEASE CONTINUE TO KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Mike Lenno Gene Toot Susan McMannis Linda Turner Vickie Whinnery Homer Harden Donna Todd

Karen Edwards Susan Lehosky Philip Keevil Gary Nylund Debbie Hale Dave Roberts Judy Walton

Matt Camlin R. H. “Mac” McCuen Sharon Willits Cherilyn Bown Joe Hendricks David Brocklehurst Dr. Lew & Ruth Stevens

Dakota Partnership Melanie Blount Domasi Partnership All Service men & women

Pray for those sick with the corona virus, first responders, nurses, doctors, and the families who lost loved ones.
Pray for our presbyters, family members, and friends hospitalized or in nursing homes.
Pray for peace and understanding and an end to violence and hatred.

Pray for Our Country and those who govern

Please pray for our Churches and those who minister.

Please keep us updated of any prayer concerns you may have

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WEEKLY PRAYER FOR UOVP PASTORS. Select one of these pastors and remember him/her in your prayers this week: Pete Walburn, Bill Webster, Bob Willits, Tim Wilt,   Andy Woods

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OFFICE UPDATES:  PLEASE CHANGE YOUR E-MAIL pattyuov@uovpresby.org to christine@uovpresby.org.

Christine will also continue to use the uovp@uovpresby.org box.

Please send updates for Happenings by 9 am on Wends of that week. Thank you.

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OHIO JUSTICE BUS   JULY 8, 2020 TODAY ONLY!

The Ohio Justice Bus, from Columbus, is coming to the GRACE Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, July 8th for our scheduled Free Legal Clinic.  The doors to the clinic open at 5:30 pm.  This would be a good opportunity for Ohioans who might need some free legal advice.

revwilliamwbster@gmail.com

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FIRST VIRTUAL NEW WILMINGTON MISSION CONFERENCE, JULY 17-19, 2020. For the first time in its 115-year history, the New Wilmington Mission Conference will meet online, July 17–19...Register for NWMC 2020 to receive the most up-to-date information and invitations to private small group events. Some events will be pre-recorded, some live-streamed, and some will take place through video-conferencing software via private link. There is no cost to attend the Virtual NWMC. To register, visit www.nwmcmission.org/nwmc-2020.  “Because we are an international conference bringing people together from around the globe, and because we do not want to put any of our participants at risk, we have made the decision to move to a virtual platform for 2020,” said the Rev. Ginny Teitt, director of NWMC and organizing pastor of Concord Presbyterian Church near Columbus, Ohio. “We hope to capture the fun and joy that is often a part of the morning meeting, and we hope to provide opportunities for the meaningful interaction that has made the NWMC dear to so many for so long.” Additional information will be available on the NWMC website as it becomes available, nwmcmission.org.

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MALAWI WELL WISHERS MISSION. This is a video about the Malawi prison ministry with the Rev. Stanley Chimesya. Click this link for the video presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq4uIOOg4EQ. For more info, contact Karen Byrne at karenbyrne60@yahoo.com.

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PEACEMAKING. During the March 14, 2020, stated meeting of Upper Ohio Valley Presbytery, an action was taken to encourage Presbyterians to write letters of encouragement to detainees in camps on our southern border, letters of faith, accompaniment, and support. There are still some detainees who have not had contact with the outside world in long periods of time. These letters have proven to be a lifeline. They can be written in English. In this period of pandemic, this need continues and increases. Please take this as a mission project now in your “sheltering at home time.” Place letters in a blank envelope and then another envelope and address and send to St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, ℅ CMDVP, 3809 East Third St., Tucson, AZ 85716. If you have questions, you can call Jackie Hutyera at 740/491-7251.

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SUMMER READING AND SUMMER LEARNING

The resource center is open M-Friday, 9-3. We have group and individual bible studies, ministry and children’s books. Are you looking for something to enrich your walk or your ministry? Come in and take a look!

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IS GOD CALLING YOU TO FURTHER LEADERSHIP? If you are a Ruling Elder, God might be calling you to preach or become more involved in pastoral service. Our Presbytery, along with three neighboring presbyteries, will be continuing the training program for the preparation of possible “Commissioned Ruling Elders" for the future. New students may begin in the fall of 2020. The program includes both classroom and hands-on experiences, and you will receive training and mentorship that will help you grow as a leader in Christ's Church. If interested, please contact Dee Kovach deekovach@att.net. A list of the Fall, 2020, workshops and descriptions, and application booklet for the program can be found under Items of Interest on our website. These classes are also great for continuing Ed.

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FIRST WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH will be hosting the 24^th Annual POGO Golf Tournament. August 3, at Spring Hills Golf Club in East Springfield, OH. Foursome teams are requested only. Please register by July 24 by calling First Westminster Presbyterian Church, 740-282-4591. $45.00 per player. Proceeds benefit Cancer Dietary Initiative.

Amy Parikakis firstwestpc@gmail.com, new Director of Marking and Communications at First Westminster Presbyterian Church

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HAPPENINGS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE UNDER ITEMS OF INTEREST. Each issue will be posted for three weeks.

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July 11~   Rick Stanley, rickstnl60@gmail.com

July 12   ~ Nancy DeStefano   nd4art@yahoo.com

July 12 ~   David Knapp  dknapp@securicom.biz