Synod of the Sun at USAME 2019: Julie Launey

SOS Representative to USAME-New York

Julie Launey from Tyler, TX has been selected to participate in the USA Mission Experience to the Finger Lakes Region of New York on July 12-22, 2019.  Julie has been active in PW, local church activities, and the community through her membership in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Beaumont (New Covenant Presbytery), University Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge (South Louisiana Presbytery), and now First Presbyterian Church in Tyler, TX (Grace Presbytery). 

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PW prayer for these difficult times

(from the Presbyterian Women national Facebook page)

PW Prayer for These Times*

God of hope, because you have forgiven and freed us in Jesus Christ, and empowered us by the Holy Spirit, help us commit ourselves to: Continue reading “PW prayer for these difficult times”

Mission project for March 2018 meeting: Welcome Home bags

As your Mission Interpreter, I thought it would be good to work with a San Antonio-based mission partner since we’re meeting there. 🙂

I’ve asked Judy Harris for a recommendation, and she suggested The Center for Refugee Services ( www.sarefugees.org ).  There are many refugees in San Antonio, including women from Sudan and Myanmar. And among other initiatives, the Center helps immigrant expectant and new mothers by getting them medical care, providing emotional support, and friendship before and after their babies are born. They also give them a Welcome Home Bag—which we thought would make a great collection project for us!

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Where is Synod Gathering 2019?

Where will we be? First Presbyterian of Tulsa, Oklahoma!
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