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**

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June 16, 2015

Daily Readings for Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Morning Psalms 42; 146First Reading 1 Samuel1:21­2:11Second Reading Acts 1:15­26Gospel Reading Luke20:19­26Evening Psalms 102; 133

"1 As a deer longs for flowingstreams, so my soul longs for

you, O God.

Psalm 42:1

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In Heartland Presbytery

222nd General Assembly (2016)June 18­25, 2016 Portland, Oregon

The General Assembly NominationProcess with Nomination Forms arenow available for download. Pleasefollow the link:

AP7 ­ Nomination of Commissioners and YAAD to GA

You will also find this document on the Heartland Presbyterywebsite by clicking here. Please download the applicationforms you will need in order to nominate a commissionerand/or YAAD to General Assembly.

Deadline for nominations is September 30th.

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A HUGE "Thank You" to the staff and volunteers of

New Horizon Presbyterian Church

for hosting Saturday's Stated Presbytery Meeting!Thank you for making everyone feel welcome and for

helping to make our meeting a success.

If you missed the meeting, click here for Highlights ofthe June 13th Presbytery Meeting.

Mark your calendars for our next stated meeting: Tuesday, September 22, 2015Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, MO__________________________________________________________

The Heartland PresbyteryPresbyterian Church (U. S. A.)

andThe board and congregation of

United Christian Presbyterian Churchof Richmond, Missouri

CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO ATTEND

the Ordination and Installation of

Jeromey A. Howardas Pastor of

United Christian Presbyterian Church

Sunday, June 21, 2015Four o'clock in the afternoon

United Christian Presbyterian Church501 North Spartan DriveRichmond, Missouri 64085

A reception will follow the service.

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Church Kitchens Institute "Something's Happening in the Kitchen:" The Church Kitchens Institute 2015 Survey

of Church Kitchens This month marks the start of the Church Kitchens Institute2015 Survey of Church Kitchens. This nationwide survey (whichincludes the Heartland Presbytery) is designed to collect data on thefunction and frequency of use for one of the most importantresources available to many churches­their kitchens.

Follow this link for a printable informational flyer with links to thesurvey!

(submitted by Charles Spencer)__________________________________________________________

2015-2017 Book of OrderOrder yours today!

The office of Heartland Presbytery is currently taking ordersfor the newest publication of the PC(USA) Book of Order. You can order your copy today for $10.00 each, and it

doesn't matter what your order size! You can order one, orone for each member of your session. The books will be

available for pick up at any presbytery meeting, includingcommittee/commission meetings, OR you may make

arrangements to pick up your order at the presbytery office.

The books should arrive at the presbytery office

sometime late June. Click here for an order form.

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"COME AND SEE!"Saturday, June 20th from 9:30‐11:30‐am at Ward Parkway Presbyterian

Church (7406 Ward Parkway, KCMO)‐Sponsored by the Heartland Presbytery's

Church Planting and Revitalization Commission

Does your congregation want to: 1. Come to clarity regarding decisions about your church's future? 2. Give your church leaders tools for redefining a future story andmission? 3. Make the shift from an attractional to a missional model ofministry?attractional = "come to the church" to get our needs met. Missional = "go out from the church" to live our Christian faith in the world

Follow this link for a printable informational handout, and for

details on how to register.

(submitted by Paul Rock)

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Did you know that Heartland Presbytery hasa Facebook page? We want you to "Like" &"Share" our page. See photos and get updatesof recent youth and other presbytery events. Itis also our hope that we one day use this as ameans of "real time" communication to the

presbytery in the event that we need to get information out quickly.Click here to check it out.

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July 14, 2015

Heartland Presbytery Day at Worlds & Oceans of Fun

Tickets are $35.50 and include admission to both parks anda 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 June 16th:

" Explain Everything sounds like a really neat app if you have theequipment in your classrooms to show presentations, videos, etc. I wouldlove to get to this point in Sunday School! I'm already picturing all the coolthings we could do :) On the app store for the iphone it says it costs $2.99and on the website it says it is also available for Android devices."

(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 Task Group to Study and Report on the Future of theCertification of Christian Educators (created by theCommittee on the General Assembly) is seeking responsesto a short survey. The Task Force will be evaluating thecertification program and wants to make sure that anumber of voices and perspectives are shared and heard.

The task group is now seeking responses to a short surveyfrom several groups of people involved in, or care about, thecertification process or Christian education, including:

mid council leaders (staff and volunteers)congregations (perhaps pastors or clerks of session)Christian educators serving congregations (employedand volunteer)

We would invite you to both complete the survey, aswell as share the link below with those that fit one ormore of the groups above.

Here is the link:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/certifiedCE

The deadline for receipt of responses is July 12, 2015.

Submitted by

Kerry RiceAssociate Stated Clerk and DirectorOrdered Ministries and CertificationMid Council MinistriesOffice of the General AssemblyPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

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June 18­21 there will be 25 women fromHeartland Presbytery attending theChurchwide Gathering of PresbyterianWomen in Minneapolis. Over 1500women from throughout the UnitedStates and some foreign countries haveregistered. Mary Jorgenson, currentmoderator, has served 3 years and willbe retired at this meeting. She is amember of Southminster PresbyterianChurch, Overland Park, KS

Submitted by Mary Johnson

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Synod School 2015

"A Future with Hope"

July 26­31, 2015

Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, Iowa For additional information, catalog of course descriptions, and

registration information click HERE.

(submitted by CWS)__________________________________________________________

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.

In Our Member Congregations

Presbyterians Today, Juneissue, has a feature on Grandview ParkPresbyterian Church inKansas City, Kansas. The issue highlights small churches. Click HERE to subscribe for themagazine and read the full article.

(submitted by Mary Johnson) __________________________________________________________

A congregation with a need...

A small congregation in Heartland Presbyterywould like to use old Horizons Bible studies. They would like a set of SIX. If your churchhas this, please send them to the ChurchResource Center.

(submitted by Malinda Spencer) __________________________________________________________

AnnouncementNorthEastminster Presbyterian is not moving out of a church. WE are the church and this church hangs out in the Northeast. we are diverse and inclusive. Join us! Worship: Starting July 5, 11am; 301 Bellfontaine, 1-s (a littleplace God has across from The Concourse Playground) Ministry: Visiting neighbors, sharing hot chocolate or lemonadeon the Ave., making s'mores, hosting sing-a-longs, praying forpeople, giving out bus passes... If you're chugging Living Water,don't look now, but our church is there. Fellowship: Those people picknicking, singing, and folk dancingare Presbyterian? Yup, that's us. Because NorthEastminster, at 217 Benton Blvd in Kansas City,MO, is becoming a house church, we have no room for ourbeautiful pulpit and other sanctuary furniture and would bedelighted to give them to you. We also have items for kitchen,office and classroom. All you have to do is call and arrange topick them up by Friday, June 19th. First come, first serve! We can send you a complete inventory of what we have to give. Every day we find more and more items in every nook and

cranny of the church. Contact Julie Murphy atprairesky@sbcglobal.net for more information. Submitted by Julie Murphy Click here for a printable flyer with pictures: church furniture

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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)

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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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First Presbyterian Church of Maryville has blue "PresbyterianHymnals" free for the taking. Call (660) 582­4257.(submitted by Jonathan Mitchell)

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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

First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, AR is praying for aproactive leader with a love for youth and young adults and a shepherd's

heart, a mature faith consistent with the Reformed Christian tradition,

personal integrity, and an enthusiastic sense of humor and fun combined

with a passion for teaching and forming youth and young adults to be

committed followers of Jesus. Focus is 80% youth ministry and 20%

college and young adult ministry. This is a full­time position with a

generous continuing education allowance and healthcare. Complete

position description and contact information available at

www.fupcfay.org/positions­open/. The position will begin as soon as

possible in 2015. Send a resume and three references to

info@fupcfay.org.

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First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit is seeking a full timeindividual to provide clerical and administrative support for the Pastorsand the ministries of the church, while honoring and protecting theconfidentiality of the staff and congregation. Click here for more information!(Submitted by Ann Ditty)__________________________________________________________ Choir Director Trinity Presbyterian Church of Independence, MO, seeks a warm,humorous, open­minded individual with a music­related degree andknowledge of liturgical worship practices to lead our adult choir duringSunday morning traditional worship as well as special services. Candidates should anticipate 3­4 hours of rehearsal and service time perweek, plus prep time. Choir director will enjoy collaboration with ouraccomplished organist and choir, summers off, childcare provided duringservices, and salary commensurate with experience. Please email lettersof interest and resumes to: Chair, Choir Director Search Committee,trinitypresby@att.net.(submitted by Elizabeth Strobel) __________________________________________________________ Bookkeeper (Part­Time)Heartland Center, Parkville, MO is looking for a person with anappreciation for Christian retreat and camp ministries, accrualbookkeeping experience, a good understanding of FASBaccounting standards, and who is proficient in Quickbooks andExcel software programs. This person is responsible forprocessing account receivables and account payables, preparingfinancial reports, processing payroll, and other commonbookkeeping functions. Non­profit bookkeeping experience is aplus. This is a part­time (25­30 hours per week) position.To learn more about Heartland Center, visit our website atHeartlandCenter.org. If you are interested in this position, emailyour resume to: admin@heartlandcenter.org.(submitted by Emma Acker) __________________________________________________________

Christian Education, Discipleship Development and Church

Life Coordinator...a Full­time salaried staff opening at FirstPresbyterian Church, Winfield, Kansas! This growing andinnovative Faith Family is seeking a demonstrated leader withteaching ability and strong relational skills who has an ability todevelop ideas, programs and people! If you are an event planner,creative innovator, with a positive attitude and vibrant faith inChrist, send your resume by June 15, 2015 and indicate yourdesire to join the ministry team:

First Presbyterian ChurchAttn: Elder Don Bromlow &Rev. Angela Madden, Head of Staff1101 Millington StreetWinfield, KS 67156

Prior experience in Education, Christian Education and/or YouthMinistry is preferred.

http://www.indeed.com/cmp/First­Presbyterian­Church/jobs/Christian­Education­29890ff8f2cfb91b(submitted by Trish Hopkins) __________________________________________________________

Pastoral Care Coordinator Village Presbyterian Church is a family of faith actively shaped bythe life of Christ to love one another, provide leadership for thetransformation of our communities, and serve the world. PastoralCare at Village offers support to people in the midst of their mostdifficult moments. This full­time position provides administrativesupport to the ministry of pastoral care, including two pastors. ThePastoral Care Coordinator reports directly to Rev. Jenny McDevitt. For additional information, click here for the Pastoral Care Adminjob 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 on

weekday 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 YouthMinistry 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)___________________________________________________

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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