GOOD STEWARDSHIP During the last month or two of the calendar year, we hear in church about Stewardship, with the encouragement to us all to be Good Stewards. We often think, at those times, of stewardship having to do with how much money we will give to the church – of pledges and [...]
“The Great Jungle Journey” Our July/August newsletter described what the theme of our cooperative Vacation Bible School in July was going to be, and what the lesson the Presbyterians would teach was going to be about. Now we can tell you how it went and share a few photos: 47 children enjoyed games, crafts, [...]
“BIG CONVERSATIONS” The usual annual schedule for the meetings of the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois is four meetings, often in February, May, August, and November. Since March 2020, almost all of those meetings have been by ZOOM/telephone. The usual activities of these meetings include a worship service; conducting business such as the election of officers [...]
Pstor: Rev. Rodger Allen Music Director: Susan Farris Administrative Assistant: Jeanette Levellie Custodian: Cheryl Clark The Presbyterian Church 241 W Court St, Paris IL 61944217-465-5118 FAX 463-1471 Web: www.parispresbyterian.org Well, We Keep Trying . . . I have the Pastor’s Letter for the Jan/Feb. 2021 issue of the newsletter in front of me. It [...]
“She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them” (Luke 2:7). Wishing you a safe and happy journey into 2022. Merry Christmas ---Revs. Rodger and Laurie December 5 Worship: The second Sunday in [...]