PMV delegation to attend 219th General Assembly
July 3-10, Minneapolis, MN

Presbytery of the Miami Valley will be well represented at the 219th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), July 3-10, in Minneapolis, MN:

· Commissioners: The Rev. Richard Culp, the Rev. Kay Davis Dudding, Elder Hank Baust (Dayton: Corinth), Elder Theresa McCorry (Dayton: Trinity), YAAD Marcus Lambright (Dayton: College Hill).

· Alternates: The Rev. Tom Harmon, the Rev. Sandy McConnel, Elder Laurie Elder.

· Overture Advocates: The Rev. Julia Wharff, the Rev. Joshua Long.

Elder Dennis Piermont, PMV Executive Presbyter, will also attend, as well as the Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker, PMV Stated Clerk, who will serve as GA parliamentarian and committee recorder.

The Board of Pensions of the PC(USA) is inviting all plan members to participate in a new online program. Visit My Active Health and create your personal account. Complete the health assessment (about a 15 minute process), and log in at least two more times before July 31, 2010 to receive a $100.00 debit card for IRS qualified healthcare expenses.

The plan benefits include: a personal nurse assigned to your specific healthcare needs, online access to the past three years of your medical claims for you and your dependents, assistance in setting goals to achieve a healthier lifestyle, sharing of information with all healthcare providers to ensure the treatment you receive is integrated effectively, and assistance in preventative steps you can take to improve your overall and long term health.

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>>

"Covenant Gathering is a little bit conference, a little bit vacation, a little bit church camp, with facilities for all abilities.” Learn more and register>>

Presbyterian Student Opportunity College Scholarships: Apply by June 1

Student Opportunity Scholarships of up to $3000 are available for Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) college students in select majors (Education, Health Service/Science, Religious Studies, Sacred Music, Social Service/Science). The scholarships provide aid for the expenses of the third and fourth years of an undergraduate program. Preference in this program is extended to racial ethnic students in order to promote diversity. Apply by June 1. More information>>

Three-year Online M.Div. Program

Beginning in the fall of 2010, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, is offering a new online Master of Divinity degree that can be completed in three years.  The program offers the same quality of education as a traditional degree with the added flexibility of attending class from any location with Internet access.  To earn the degree students must complete a minimum of 30 percent of the degree in a hybrid (partially online and partially face-to-face) or face-to-face format.  Learn more>>

LOGOS Training in Dayton July 9-11

The LOGOS Experience, a LOGOS training event, will be presented by The Logos Ministry July 9-11 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Centerville. The LOGOS Ministry is a non-denominational Christian Ministry that works in partnership with local church leaders to build young disciples of Jesus Christ. Learn more & register>>

AR&LW Annual Meeting July 26-29

The Association for Reformed & Liturgical Worship (AR&LW) will hold its annual meeting, July 26-29, in Grand Rapids, MI. Plenary speakers will be John Witvliet and Leanne VanDyk . The AR&LW is a voluntary association of congregations and individuals, who covenant with God’s help, to cultivate, practice, and promote worship that offers a foretaste of the fullness of God’s Reign. More info & registration>>

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>>