PMV Evangelism Network
21st Century Evangelism Conference March 13

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Hayner, President of Columbia Theological Seminary, will be the keynote speaker at an evangelism conference to be held at Lebanon Presbyterian Church, Saturday, March 13. The conference will focus on how to reach a changing culture with the unchanging message of the Gospel and will include workshops led by many nationally-known Christian leaders. Conference brochure>>

The conference is being sponsored by the Evangelism Network of the Presbytery of Miami Valley. Churches in the Cincinnati area also have been involved in planning the event. Register online>

The Rev. Jennifer Fouse will be the guest speaker for the 2010 Spring Youth Retreat, April 9-11 at Kirkmont Camp and Conference Center. Jennifer is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and is currently serving as the Presbyterian Campus Minister at Vanderbilt University. She has been a preacher and keynote speaker at youth events around the country including the Montreat Youth Conferences.

The retreat, which is open to youth in grades 7-12 and their advisors, is sponsored by the Presbyterian Youth Connection (PYC) Network of Presbytery of the Miami Valley.

Event flyer and registration formary 26-27 Growing into Tomorrow...Today seminar: Retirement and financial planning for mid- to late career Benefits Plan members 28 Render unto Caesar seminar: Clergy taxes and Terms of Call for clergy, treasurers, business administrators, session leaders, and presbytery staff and committee membersanuary 29 Getting in Shape Fiscally seminar: Financial and retirement planning for early to mid-career Benefits Plan members.ownload flyers for these seminars, including registration information. Registration closes December

Most congregations receive the offering on Easter Sunday, Palm Sunday or both, while many receive it throughout Lent. Get OGH Resources for Churches>>

Kirkmont Center opens its Summer Program Schedule May 28 with the Memorial Day Weekend Family Camp. Through September 6, the Presbyterian camp and conference center in Zanesfield, Ohio offers a variety of summer programming opportunities, which include Grandparent Weekend Camp, Music, Art, Discover Camps, Beginner Camp, Adventure Camp, Sports Camp, Music Camps, Quilting Retreats, and more. Summer Program Schedule & Registration>

The Center for Urban Ministry of United Theological Seminary, Dayton, will present an Urban Church Immersion seminar May 22 at College Hill Community Presbyterian Church. The seminar is being funded through a grant by the Northminster Mission Fund of Presbytery of the Miami Valley.

“The seminar is an orientation or an immersion into the social-cultural dynamics of the urban church and its social-cultural context. The course provides urban pastors and laity with a framework and basic skills for ministry in the unique urban setting.” The featured speaker is the Rev. Peter Bellini, PhD, Senior Pastor of Westville United Methodist Church and Adjunct Professor of Urban Studies at UTS. Learn more and register>>

Presbyterians respond to the disasters in Haiti and Chile

Recent strong earthquakes have affected the nations of Chile and Haiti. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is responding in Chile PDA is working with our ecumenical partner, Church World Service, to provide basic humanitarian assistance and to help local partners in assessing the needs. PDA continues to respond to the needs of the disaster affected population in Haiti. Your generous gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing offering and to PDA directly allow an immediate response to disasters such as these. Learn more and give>>

Annual Report Resources

Report forms, instructions, and suggestions for local Clerks of Session to complete church Annual Reports are available on the PMV web site. Download the Annual Report Resources>>

Order 2010-11 Presbyterian Planning Calendars now

Churches may order 2010-11 Presbyterian Planning Calendars through PMV at the bulk rate of $6.00 each through May 1. Calendar features include monthly calendar pages from June 2010 through December 2011, lectionary for the Lord’s Day and special liturgical days, monthly planning suggestions and resources, synod, presbytery and GA staff directories, and more.

Download the order form>>

Find the right VBS program for you church

The Learning Resource Center at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Centerville, has copies of three VBS starter kits that churches can look at to decide what to use this summer. E-mail Jeanne McIver for more information and an appointment to review these materials.

Resources for Lent

Lent provides an opportunity to learn what it means to follow Christ. Planning significant worship for the season of Lent and Easter can be challenging. With that in mind, PC(USA) has brought all of its resources together in one place so that you can easily find just what you need when you need it. Get Lent Resources>>

Invisible Children: Screening and Program, March 11

Boni, a young man from Uganda, is traveling with the organization Invisible Children to share the powerful story of his life in Northern Uganda. He was abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army but was able to escape from fighting in Africa’s longest running war. His story is featured in an award-winning documentary film produced by Invisible Children that will be shown at a screening at Southminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 11, 6:30 PM. For questions about this event, please call Baxter Stapleton at 937-231-8521

Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services

Founded in 1922, Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services (OPRS) is Ohio’s largest and most experienced not-for-profit provider of continuing care retirement communities, serving more than 5,800 residents on 11 campuses across the state. OPRS communities in our presbytery include Cape May Retirement Village (Wilmington), Dorothy Love Retirement Community (Sidney), and Mount Pleasant Retirement Village (Monroe). Learn more about OPRS>>

Stewardship Kaleidoscope March 15-17

Funding Mission: Today and Tomorrow will be the topic of a special Stewardship Kaleidoscope conference held at the Hilton Hotel in Indianapolis on March 15 – 17.

Sponsored by the Presbyterian Foundation and other PC(USA) organizations, this conference promises to be a valuable resource for stewardship leaders of local congregations and other church bodies. More information and registration>>

2010 World Mission Initiative Conference March 19-20

Mission to the USA Program September 29-October 27

The Synod of the Covenant is inviting twelve church leaders from the Middle East to spend four weeks as staff members of synod congregations September 29- October 27.  These ecumenical partners will preach, teach and become a part of a host congregation, celebrating our oneness in Christ as they share their stories of faith and teach us about life in the Middle East and the ongoing issues and conflicts there.  Any church in the synod is welcome to apply by April 1.  Cost is based on ability to pay and size of church (between $650 and $1400.) Learn more>>

PMV Moderator’s Blog

The Rev. Bill Reisenweaver, pastor of South Charleston Presbyterian Church and Moderator of PMV, is blogging about items of interest to church leaders in Presbytery of the Miami Valley. The blog also provides an opportunity to get involved in the discussion through reader comments.

Read the Moderator’s Blog>>

Perspectives Leaders’ Intensive August 15-21

Are you seeking to broaden your awareness of the Global Church?  Are you interested in digging deeper into the Missional Calling of the Church? Are you looking for a good mission-related option for Continuing Education next year?

Join with pastors and church leaders to spend one week deeply considering God’s mission for the church. This one week offers the full Perspectives class with challenging content, inspiring teaching, time for fellowship, and cross-cultural excursions in Pittsburgh. Perspectives is a program of the World Mission Initiative, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, PC(USA). More information and registration>>

Northminster Mission Fund

Grants up to $5,000.00 are available to individual Congregations, Congregations in Partnership, Designated Presbytery Networks, and Validated Ministries of the Presbytery of the Miami Valley, for the continued purpose of building up the body of Christ. Pending available funds, grants may be renewed for one year. Learn more>>