CEE-July 28, 2010

Theological Education Emphasis Sunday, Sept. 19

On Sunday, Sept. 19, you and your congregation are invited to pray for and celebrate the gift of our seminaries. The Committee on Theological Education encourages you to use the available resources. (800) 728-7228, x5359 or send an email.

Plan to celebrate Evangelism Sunday, Sept. 26

Get materials for Evangelism Sunday, Sept. 26. Follow the timeline for the Evangelism Sunday campaign “that they may know… Christ and our lives.” Show videos as examples of how Christ is made known. Learn more

Order 2011 Mission Yearbooks now; Cascades featured on page 268

Ordering copies of the 2011 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is made simple at the following link to the PC(USA) web site: http://store.pcusa.org/9781571530929. See page 268 where our Presbytery is featured. The daily devotionals inspire thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.

Pakistan flooding worst in more than 80 years; help needed

More than 1,400 people have been killed, and at least 1.5 million people are displaced. Thousands remain stranded. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with our ecumenical partners to respond to the needs. Read more.

International speakers come to Cascades Presbytery this fall

Four speakers will be in Cascades Presbytery this fall to share information about our connection to mission in Bolivia. Each is available to preach, speak to congregational events, present at committee meetings, and share with community groups. Information

Near East School of Theology president speaks in Portland, Sept. 9

Mary Mikhael, first woman president of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon, speaks at Colonial Heights Presbyterian, 2828 SE Stephens St., Portland, on September 9 at 1:30 p.m. Come hear what Mary has to say about the education of Christian leadership in protestant churches of the Middle East. Flyer

Carol J. Dempsey leads Lectionary Retreat, Sept. 20-21

The annual Lectionary Retreat for those who preach or teach during the year is at the Shalom Prayer Center in Mt. Angel. Information

Missional Church Conference in Salem, Sept. 25

The Missional Church Conference featuring The Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Salem on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for the event is just $15 and includes lunch. Pastors, church leadership and members are encouraged to attend. Information and Registration.

Pastoral Care featured at Cascades Lay Institute, Oct. 15-16

The Rev. Barry Heath is instructor of “Pastoral Care: First Heal the Healers” Friday and Saturday, October 15-16 at Westminster, Eugene. The subject will be spiritual pain. Flyer

Middle School Mania, Oct. 22-24

‘Sanctuary 2010” is the Middle School Mania retreat at Canyonview Camp on Oct. 22-24. Plan to be there for great food, games, fun, worship and a dynamic speaker! Registrations due before Oct. 15. Brochure

Earth Care: Inspiration, Prayer and Action, Nov. 6

On Sat., Nov. 6, Cascades congregations’ earth care teams will join for fellowship, worship, and workshops. Keynote speaker is the Rev. Sam Hamilton-Poore. Locally-grown lunch included. Westminster, Salem. Information

Limited tuition scholarships for ‘Healthy Congregations,’ Nov. 18-19

Cascades Presbytery Youth Assembly (CPYA) date set, Nov. 19-21

Plan ahead to attend this always fun and inspirational CPYA event for youth. Keynote speaker this year is the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Read Details

‘Mission 2010’ offers resources on risk-taking mission, Sept 18

Designed to inspire congregations to understand and embrace risk-taking mission and service, “Mission 2010” is September 18 at the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, OR. The event features Dr. Dana Robert of Boston University School of Theology. More: Mission 2010 brochure

Piano, organ concert presented at Pacific City, Sept. 19

Earth Care Congregations certification program launched

‘The Hymnal for Worship & Celebration’ hymnals for sale

Lake Grove, Lake Oswego has a supply of hymnals in like-new condition that are available for sale. Information

Paul S. Wright Lecture Series, September 1-3, 2010 Dr. Rodger Nishioka
Cancer Retreat for Women, October 25-27, 2010 for support and encouragement.
Fall Silent Retreat, Nov. 15-18 includes Centering Prayer. Menucha programs.

OMNIBUS Presbytery newsletter now sent by email

NOTE: Please send your email address and emails for church staff, officers and any church members to carolee@cascadespresbytery.org so you won’t miss an issue of OMNIBUS. Those who do not have email may request a copy mailed to them or find copies which are mailed to all churches. Note: Please add omnibus@cascadespresbytery.org and cee@cascadespresbytery.org to your email address book so our emails to you will be accepted and not treated as SPAM.

New Women's study in the Media Resource Center: Loved by God

By Liz Curtis Higgs, Loved by God is a verse-by-verse study of Genesis 27-29, examining the lives of Jacob, Esau, Leah and Rachel. Liz is known for her humor and deep spiritual insights. She most recently wrote Bad Girls of the Bible. The kit is a seven-session study, with 30 min. film portions, 120 page workbook and a facilitator's guide. Included is a CD with camera ready art, posters and promotional copy. Maureen O'Rourke-Director, Media Resource Center, 503-445-4999 or 1-866-200-5660.

August 19, 2010 Volume 6, Number 16 Welcome to the Presbytery of the Cascades email newsletter! Please share this information with others in your congregation. To sign up, send names, church, and email addresses for you, your church officers, staff and friends to CEE newsletter. Due date for submissions to next CEE: September 2, 2010. NEW IN THIS ISSUE Theological Education Emphasis Sunday, Sept. 19 Plan to celebrate Evangelism Sunday, Sept. 26 Order 2011 Mission Yearbooks now; Cascades featured on page 268 Pakistan flooding worst in more than 80 years; help needed Near East School of Theology president speaks in Portland, Sept. 9 ‘Mission 2010’ offers resources on risk-taking mission, Sept 18 Piano, organ concert presented at Pacific City, Sept. 19 Earth Care Congregations certification program launched ‘The Hymnal for Worship & Celebration’ hymnals for sale New women's study in the Media Resource Center: Loved by God PRESBYTERY NEWS
Tell Presbyterians Today about your ‘unsung servants’ before Sept. 1, Details
Theological Education Emphasis Sunday, Sept. 19
	On Sunday, Sept. 19, you and your congregation are invited to pray for and celebrate the gift of our seminaries. The Committee on Theological Education encourages you to use the available resources. (800) 728-7228, x5359 or send an email.
Plan to celebrate Evangelism Sunday, Sept. 26
	Get materials for Evangelism Sunday, Sept. 26. Follow the timeline for the Evangelism Sunday campaign “that they may know… Christ and our lives.” Show videos as examples of how Christ is made known. Learn more
Order 2011 Mission Yearbooks now; Cascades featured on page 268
	Ordering copies of the 2011 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study is made simple at the following link to the PC(USA) web site: http://store.pcusa.org/9781571530929. See page 268 where our Presbytery is featured. The daily devotionals inspire thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer.
Pakistan flooding worst in more than 80 years; help needed
	More than 1,400 people have been killed, and at least 1.5 million people are displaced. Thousands remain stranded. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with our ecumenical partners to respond to the needs. Read more.
International speakers come to Cascades Presbytery this fall
	Four speakers will be in Cascades Presbytery this fall to share information about our connection to mission in Bolivia. Each is available to preach, speak to congregational events, present at committee meetings, and share with community groups. Information
Peacemaking Offering materials now available
	The Peacemaking Offering is usually received on World Communion Sunday, this year October 3. Questions? Contact Don Shaw at donald_r_s@msn.com, peaceandhunger@cascadedspresbytery.org or 503/302-4656 or 541/548-8637.
PRESBYTERY EVENTS
Near East School of Theology president speaks in Portland, Sept. 9
	Mary Mikhael, first woman president of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon, speaks at Colonial Heights Presbyterian, 2828 SE Stephens St., Portland, on September 9 at 1:30 p.m. Come hear what Mary has to say about the education of Christian leadership in protestant churches of the Middle East. Flyer
Carol J. Dempsey leads Lectionary Retreat, Sept. 20-21
	The annual Lectionary Retreat for those who preach or teach during the year is at the Shalom Prayer Center in Mt. Angel. Information
Missional Church Conference in Salem, Sept. 25
	The Missional Church Conference featuring The Rev. Dr. Clark Cowden will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Salem on Saturday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost for the event is just $15 and includes lunch. Pastors, church leadership and members are encouraged to attend. Information and Registration.
Pastoral Care featured at Cascades Lay Institute, Oct. 15-16
	The Rev. Barry Heath is instructor of “Pastoral Care: First Heal the Healers” Friday and Saturday, October 15-16 at Westminster, Eugene. The subject will be spiritual pain. Flyer
Middle School Mania, Oct. 22-24
	‘Sanctuary 2010” is the Middle School Mania retreat at Canyonview Camp on Oct. 22-24. Plan to be there for great food, games, fun, worship and a dynamic speaker! Registrations due before Oct. 15. Brochure
Financial planning seminars presented, Oct. 26-27 and Oct. 28
	Retirement: Growing into Tomorrow . . . Today! An Holistic Retirement Planning Education Seminar, October 26-27 at Menucha Retreat & Conference Center. Information Financial Planning: Getting in Shape Fiscally: A Financial Planning Education Seminar, October 28, 2010, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Portland. Information
Earth Care: Inspiration, Prayer and Action, Nov. 6
	On Sat., Nov. 6, Cascades congregations’ earth care teams will join for fellowship, worship, and workshops. Keynote speaker is the Rev. Sam Hamilton-Poore. Locally-grown lunch included. Westminster, Salem. Information
Limited tuition scholarships for ‘Healthy Congregations,’ Nov. 18-19
	Some tuition scholarships are available to those who register early for the “Healthy Congregations” program for pastors Thursday and Friday, November 18-19 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Shalom Prayer Center in Mt. Angel. This is a great opportunity for Continuing Education within the Presbytery. Information and Registration Form
Cascades Presbytery Youth Assembly (CPYA) date set, Nov. 19-21
	Plan ahead to attend this always fun and inspirational CPYA event for youth. Keynote speaker this year is the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Read Details
ANNOUNCEMENTS
‘Mission 2010’ offers resources on risk-taking mission, Sept 18
	Designed to inspire congregations to understand and embrace risk-taking mission and service, “Mission 2010” is September 18 at the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center in Eagle Creek, OR. The event features Dr. Dana Robert of Boston University School of Theology. More: Mission 2010 brochure
Piano, organ concert presented at Pacific City, Sept. 19
	Enjoy a fundraising piano/organ concert by the music team of Margaret Slagle and Shelley Stoll at Nestucca Valley Presbyterian Church in Pacific City on Sunday, September 19 at 3 p.m. Bruce Bridgess (who helped design the windows), will also participate.
Earth Care Congregations certification program launched
	Use resources in “Earth Care Congregations: A Guide to Greening Presbyterian Churches” to find ideas for earth care projects and to become certified as an Earth Care Congregation. Take the “Earth Care Pledge” and complete activities and projects to become certified. The program was launched at General Assembly, and two congregations in Cascades helped test it. See: PCUSA Earth Care Congregations
‘The Hymnal for Worship & Celebration’ hymnals for sale
	Lake Grove, Lake Oswego has a supply of hymnals in like-new condition that are available for sale. Information
Menucha Retreat and Conference Center events
	Paul S. Wright Lecture Series, September 1-3, 2010 Dr. Rodger Nishioka Cancer Retreat for Women, October 25-27, 2010 for support and encouragement. Fall Silent Retreat, Nov. 15-18 includes Centering Prayer. Menucha programs.
OMNIBUS Presbytery newsletter now sent by email
	NOTE: Please send your email address and emails for church staff, officers and any church members to carolee@cascadespresbytery.org so you won’t miss an issue of OMNIBUS. Those who do not have email may request a copy mailed to them or find copies which are mailed to all churches. Note: Please add omnibus@cascadespresbytery.org and cee@cascadespresbytery.org to your email address book so our emails to you will be accepted and not treated as SPAM.
New Women's study in the Media Resource Center: Loved by God
	By Liz Curtis Higgs, *Loved by God* is a verse-by-verse study of Genesis 27-29, examining the lives of Jacob, Esau, Leah and Rachel. Liz is known for her humor and deep spiritual insights. She most recently wrote *Bad Girls of the Bible. The kit is a seven-session study, with 30 min. film portions, 120 page workbook and a facilitator's guide. Included is a CD with camera ready art, posters and promotional copy. Maureen O'Rourke-Director, Media Resource Center,* 503-445-4999 or 1-866-200-5660.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Pastoral changes and church anniversaries. Transitions: July-August 2010 Presbytery June, 2010 meeting Highlights Presbytery on Facebook – Join Us On Facebook IRS announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates - Information Please consider if you are called to serve. Presbytery Nominating Committee. Board of Pensions Form ENR-111, revised 1/10 Minimum 2011 Terms of Call (PDF) Per Capita Rate for 2010: $22.55, based on church membership as of 12/31/2008. OMNIBUS Presbytery newsletter: August-September 2010 Issue OMNIBUS newsletter submission deadline: Sept. 13 for Oct.-Nov. 2010 issue CEE archive - Cascades Electronic Express (CEE) newsletter past issues Church staff openings: Youth Director, First, Cottage Grove • Gateway, The Dalles • First, Creswell • First, Newberg Children’s Ministry Director, Hillsboro Music Director, Milwaukie; Music accompanist, Eastminster, Portland Traditional music director, First, Bend; Organist, Westminster, Eugene Contacts: Cascades Electronic Express (CEE) Presbytery website Presbyterian Church (USA) Presbytery Nominating Committee Presbyterian Women Deadlines and due dates Additions or changes to CEE list and Presbytery directory (or to unsubscribe): 503-227-5486 or 800-495-4114. CEE Staff: Shirley Hercher, Carolee Neighorn, Kathy Scott NOTE: Cascades Electronic Express retains permission to modify submissions for clarity and length. Inclusion of an item in CEE means only that we think it's interesting and/or important, and does not constitute an endorsement of its point of view or its journalistic accuracy.
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