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2008 Minimum Terms of Call
For sessions preparing their budget for 2008,the minimum terms of call for full time ministers was approved by Presbytery in September.
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#2 Report on GA from Carl & Phil
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Presbytery News

Mission trip to Ghana
This AM (July 7, 2008) six young people and four adults left on the first leg of their mission trip to Brong Ahafo Beuchner Girl's School Please keep the members of the mission trip in your thoughts and prayers.
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Update on Bill McSwegin
Good new is tha the tumor in his right side has shrunk considerably.The concern was that it would move into the abdomen effecting the liver, kidneys etc; there was also concern that since it was surrounding the primary return blood flow to the heartbut the shrinkage was very good. The pain has subsided to a discomfort level. Am back having chemo since the tumor has begun its growth in the left side of the chest.
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General Assembly: San Jose
Follow our week at the Assembly by clicking on this link to our Assembly Blog... watch for daily updates!! http://gasanjose.blogspot.com/
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Per Capita2008
Budget and Per capita Approved Dear Commissioners, Pastors, and Clerks of Session: At the Nov. meeting the budget for Presbytery and the per capita amount were approved. Per capita for 2008 is $26.00 with $18.31 designated for Presbytery, $2.00 designated for Synod-unchanged from 2007 and $5.79 designated for General Assembly Please remember that this does not cover all the work done by Presbytery, Synod or General Assembly but is a minimum amount asked from each member. This along with other mission giving makes possible all the support work for mission and care for congregations. As you prayerfully prepared and consider your own budgets, we are grateful for your generosity and support.
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Churches News

Celebrate with Providence Presbyterian Church
Come Celebrate a renewed ministry in a new place on,(1145 Providence Road, Scranton, PA 18508) Saturday, July 19th at 2 pm. Celebration followed by reception and children's activities. We give praise and thanksgiving for the ministry of the Providence congregation! Click on "read more" to see a picture and link to an event flyer.
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Stevensville Anniversary Celebration
The Stevensville Congregation is Celebrating 150 years of ministry. Check out this community weekend of fun and faith! July 25-27. Click "read more' for info!
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