Please Note: Always call before you come to visit us at our temporary location at FirstPresbyterian Church, 621 Lee, Olathe, KS. Our phone number is still 816­924­1730.

**Beginning the week of April 20th, the southbound I­35 to Old U.S. 56Highway exit ramp was closed, and will be through July. The ramp trafficwill detour via the U.S. 169/K­7 exit, then north on K­7 to Old U.S. 56**

The Heartland ConnectionA communication of Heartland Presbytery made possible by your mission dollars.

May 19, 2015

Daily Readings

for Tuesday,

May 19, 2015

Morning Psalms 98;

146

First Reading

Ezekiel 7:10­15,23b­27

Second Reading

Hebrews 6:13­20

Gospel

Reading Luke 10:1­

17

Evening Psalms 66;116

"1After this the Lordappointed seventyothers and sent themon ahead of him inpairs to every town andplace where he himselfintended to go."

Luke 10:1

A Partnership of Prayer2015­2016

Made possible by your mission dollars

We invite you to join us in a Partnership of Prayer

for the 2015­2016 calendar year beginning on June

7th, the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. On each

successive Sunday, we will pray for churches who

are a part of the family named

Heartland Presbytery and our partner Maya

Quiché Presbytery.

The names of the churches will appear each week on our website.

Copies of the new Partnership of Prayer booklet will be available for pick up at

the June presbytery meeting.

Link to the Partnership of Prayer

Don't forget to check out the "Quick Links" to the left.

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Mission & Social

Heartland Happenings

In Heartland Presbytery

"Come & See" EventSaturday, June 20th

The Presbyterian Mission Agency and New Beginnings will besending representatives to meet with any churches that are interestedin learning more about the program and how their church might getinvolved. The program will happen over lunch and last about 2hours.

More information can be found on the New Beginnings Website, oryou may contact Paul Rock, Moderator for Church Planting andRevitalization, to ensure your spot. Ideally 2­3 people from eachinterested congregation should plan to attend.

"Come & See" if New Beginnings could be right for yourcongregation.

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Greetings!

ONLINE registration for the June 13th presbytery

meeting is now open.

By registering online you ­

expedite your registration process at the meeting

reserve your meal and help us have an accurate meal count (your

payment of $7 will be due at the meeting)

teaching elders can request an excuse if they are going to be absent

request child care, if needed.

The meeting will be held at New Horizon Presbyterian Church in Odessa,

Missouri, with check­in/registration beginning at 8:30am. Follow the links

Justice

Upcoming Events

Youth

below to register.

REGISTER NOW!

Sorry, I can't make it.

Meeting packets will be available on the Heartland Presbyterywebsite or Cubby on Thursday, June 4th. Follow this link for the

Highlights of the April 21, 2015 Heartland Presbytery Stated Meeting

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The new Presbytery DirectoriesAND Partnership of Prayer Books will be distributed at our nextpresbytery meeting on Saturday, June13th, at New Horizon Presbyterian Church. Mark yourcalendars!

......Speaking of "calendars", the

CALENDARS ARE IN!

If you pre­ordered your calendar, they will be available for pick

up at the upcoming presbytery meeting, or contact the presbytery office to make arrangements.

If you would like to place an order for your2015­2016 Presbyterian Planning Calendar, order HERE.

Extras will also be available for purchase at the presbytery meeting. __________________________________________________________

Did you know that Heartland Presbytery has a Facebook page? We want you to "Like" & "Share" our page. See photos and getupdates of recent youth and other presbytery events. It is also ourhope that we one day use this as a means of "real time"

communication to the presbytery in the eventthat we need to get information out quickly.Click here to check it out.

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UPDATED INFORMATION!July 14, 2015

Heartland Presbytery Day at Worlds & Oceans of Fun

Tickets are $35.50 (previously publicized at $34.00), andinclude admission to both parks and a lunch buffet. There are

also "lunch only" tickets available for $10.50. Click here for the

2015 Worlds of Fun Order form . Please contact Cathy Broockerd(cathy@johnknoxkirk.org) if you have any questions.

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Save the Date: Fall Youth Retreat ­

October 2nd ­ 3rd, 2015

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FROM THE RESOURCE CENTER__________________________________________________________

Apps in church?...

"Times have changed...schools have changed, church has changed,worship has changed, technology in church has changed...so why isSunday school STILL the SAME?"

Watch the Connection each week as we highlight games and educationalapps that could be used in church, Sunday school, or midweek activities:

Our App of the Week for May 19th:

Pages: From the webpage ­ "Pages is the most beautiful word processoryou've ever seen on a mobile device. This powerful word processor helpsyou create gorgeous reports, resumes, and documents in minutes. Pageshas been designed exclusively for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch withsupport for Multi­Touch gestures and Smart Zoom." It's $9.99.

(Taken from laurieslittlemonkeys.blogspot.com) Submitted by Malinda Spencer

See the links listed under the "Church Resource Center" forother available resources.

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IN THE GREATER CHURCH____________________________________________________

THE PRESBYTERIAN PEACE FELLOWSHIP PRESENTS

"The heart of the PPF Convocation is what happens over a cold drink lateat night, or in the hallways or in front of the coffee maker during the day.Our goal is not to provide answers, but instead to ask hard questions andthen wrestle with those questions together."

Location:Stony Point Center, Stony Point, NYCost:Standard Registration is $410.

For information on guest speakers, and registration details, see thisprintable brochure.

(Submitted by Eric Garbison)__________________________________________________________

Join us for a new Big Tent!

Experience that deep sense of community that you'd expect at a nationalgathering of Presbyterians­a great big family reunion! Your Big Tent all­inclusive price of $395 includes your individual dorm roomaccommodations, meals, worship services, workshops, and breakoutsessions. With a wide variety of workshops and speakers­all designed toinspire and equip Presbyterians to live missionally­Big Tent will offersomething for the whole family, including children's programming andother activities. Visit www.pcusa.org/bigtent to register, for the schedule ofevents, and other information.

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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to earthquakedisaster in NepalPresbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is providing emergencyrelief and short­term recovery in the impacted areas with ourpartner, ACT Alliance, and its members who are already on theground. PDA will remain active through the long term recovery,accompanying our partners in the area as they determine long­term program needs and providing financial support for rebuildingand resilience.

Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR999999with reference to Nepal. Gifts can be made online, by phone (800)872­3283 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST), or checkscan be mailed to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), P.O. Box 643700,Pittsburg, PA 15264­3700.

Members can give to this effort through their congregation, thepresbytery or by directly following the link.

(submitted by CWS)

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Synod School 2015 ­ "A Future with Hope"

July 26­31, 2015Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa

For additional information, catalog of course

descriptions, and registration information, click HERE.

(submitted by CWS)

In Our Member Congregations

All are cordially invited. Tickets are $10 each OR $40 for family.

Click HERE for printable brochure and info.(submitted by Craig Gibson)

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2015­2016 PW Horizons Bible Study Workshop

July 25th, 9am­3pmVillage Presbyterian Church

$18 ­ includes breakfast and lunchThe Presbyterian Women of Village Presbyterian Church would like toextend to you an invitation to the 2015­2016 Bible Study Workshop.

The program on Saturday, July 25, at Village Church will feature JudyRecord Fletcher, the author of our upcoming Horizons Bible Study, Come to the Waters.

Follow the link for more information and registration details.(submitted by Marianne Weber)

__________________________________________________________ Stop the Debt Trap: Ending Predatory Lending in Kansas City and Beyond

Thursday, June 11th10:00amGem Theater1615 E 18th Street, Kansas City

Additional Information

Printable Flyer

RSVP Here Please spread the word and encourage everyone who cares aboutthis issue or wants to learn more to attend.

Submitted by Laurie Fisher

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"THE RAISING OF AMERICA" SIGNATURE HOUR

Early Childhood and the Future of Our Nation

See a screening of this incredible documentary.

United Inner City Services­home of the

St. Mark Child & Family Development Center 2008 E. 12th Street, KCMO 64127

Friday, June 5 11:30am Screening & Lunch

12:30pm Discussion Optional Tours

11:00 am or 1:00 pm

RSVP by 5/25/15 to tori.snowden@uicskc.org

or 816‐994‐5424 Limited Seating

Printable Flyer (Submitted by Tori Snowden, St. Mark Child & Family Development)

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Free Organ... Interested?...... Contact:

Rev. Kevin S. JonesPastor, First Presbyterian Church220 E. FranklinClinton, MO 64735660‐885‐5181

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Argentine United Presbyterian is looking for the CD set forthe 1990 The Presbyterian Hymnal to accompany singing ofhymns for worship services when we don't have someone toplay for Sunday worship, please contact Steve Christine at913‐302‐7664

(submitted by Steve Christine)

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Free Hymnals! First Presbyterian Church of Lee'sSummit has 70 copies on "THE HYMNAL for Worshipand Celebration". Free for the taking. Contact theChurch Office at 816­524­3933or office@firstchurchls.org .(submitted by Michael McCall) __________________________________________________________

Upcoming Inquiry Session on Saturday, MAY 9th 10:00am ­ Noon

A Three Year Spiritual Fomation Program For the

Training of Spiritual DirectorsAre you experiencing a call to spiritual renewal and at the same

time wanting to learn the skills of discernment and deeplistening....both listening to God, to yourself,

and to others?Click here for more information.

(Submitted by Jim Gordon, Pine Ridge)

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Elder Bill Tammeus of Second Church of Kansas City will be teaching aweek­long seminar August 3rd ­ 9th, at Ghost Ranch on"Writing YourSpiritual Will." Participants will explore many ways to pass along theirvalues and commitments to their children, grandchildren and great­grandchildren through various types of writing, from letters to essays topoetry to books. For more details and to sign up, click here. (Submitted byBill Tammeus)

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Job Openings

Pastoral Care Coordinator Village Presbyterian Church isa family of faith actively shapedby the life of Christ to love oneanother, provide leadership forthe transformation of ourcommunities, and serve theworld. Pastoral Care at Villageoffers support to people in themidst of their most difficultmoments. This full­time positionprovides administrative supportto the ministry of pastoral care,

including two pastors. The Pastoral Care Coordinator reportsdirectly to Rev. Jenny McDevitt. For additional information, clickhere for the Pastoral Care Admin job description.(submitted by Kathy Leuckert) __________________________________________________________

Kitchen Manager (Part­Time) Heartland Presbyterian Center, Parkville, MO is looking for aperson with an appreciation for Christian retreat and campministries, food preparation skills, and management experience toserve as a Kitchen Manager. This position is responsible forplanning meals, ordering and keeping inventory of food, preparingmeals, keeping a clean kitchen, washing dishes, encouraging apositive work environment, and having a passion and vision forexcellent food service. This person will also assist in supervisingsupport staff in the performance of their duties. This is a part­time(20­25 hours per week) position with shifts falling mainly onweekday mornings and weekends, and periodic opportunities formore hours at different times throughout the year. If you areinterested in applying, please visit our website for moreinformation: http://www.heartlandcenter.org/year­round­employment/(submitted by Emma Acker) __________________________________________________________

Youth Ministry AssistantFirst Presbyterian Church, Warrensburg, Missouri: FirstPresbyterian Church of Warrensburg is seeking a person for theposition of Youth Ministry Assistant. The position involves: Helping plan and implement youth fellowship and worship. Helpplan and implement hands­on mission projects for the youth of thechurch. Develop activities for school­aged children in a variety ofsettings. Be involved with the Sunday School Program. The Youth

Ministry Assistant is a salaried position of $3600. per year andinvolving approximately 20 hours per month. The position requiresa minimum age of 21. For an application and more informationcontact the First Presbyterian Church office at (660) 747­5731, 206 North College St., Warrensburg MO. (submitted by Heather Jepsen)___________________________________________________

Full Time Worship Director for Kaw Prairie Community Church­an energetic, 10­year old ELCA/PCUSA church of 550­600/weekin Lenexa, KS. Responsible for leading KP's guitar­driven,modern eclectic worship services (CCM covers & Crowder­esquehymns, with topical teaching sermons and weekly eucharist),building typical 4­7 person worship bands, overseeing tech andworship support teams (sound, lighting, projection, camera, media­­as well as altar care, chair set­up & tear­down, etc). There isalso collaborative worship & creative arts planning, occasionalchoral/ensemble work­and weekly support of youth ministry bandsfor Sunday night youth ministry, as well. Lead vocals/guitaristskills would be the expectation. Full benefits, flexible schedule,creative & supportive teammates. Current gifted staff person isleaving FT ministry for a career in IT. Email resume, ideally withmedia­links or samples,to hr@kawprairie.org. Start window:summer 2015 Thanks! ___________________________________________________ Argentine Presbyterian Church is seekinga PIANIST for Sunday morning worship. This is apaid position, salary negotiable. If you are interestedand would like more information, please contact Delores Johnson 913­831­4310 or Steve Christine913­302­7664

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