Compassion, Peace, and Justice: PDA in Haiti

Presbyterians have donated more than $5.3 million to the relief and recovery work following the earthquake in Haiti. The generous response has been inspiring. Working with ecumenical and international partners, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) has already put over $500,000 to use for immediate assistance. More than 35,000 hygiene and baby kits have been disbursed, 15 [...]

PDA responds to Chile earthquake

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is responding to the devastating 8.8 earthquake that struck Chile on Feb. 27. The quake destroyed buildings and bridges, and triggered tsunami warnings for much of the Pacific Rim. Reports list the death toll at more than 700 and about 1.5 million homes have been destroyed. PDA is working with ecumenical [...]

New Church Development in Dawsonville Opens Clinic

Grace Presbyterian New Church Development in Dawsonville is growing in numbers and service to God.  This coming week, they will open their brand new medical clinic.  This ministry joins their other ministries to the community which include a twice-weekly free hot meal.

Flight of the Butterfly… or Where Is Rebecca?

The last two weeks have been such a blessing.  On Aug. 30th, I shared in the worship at First Presbyterian Church in Cartersville, and this past Sunday, I got to be with the wonderful people of Macland Presbyterian Church.  Both congregations serve God and their communities by offering preschools, vibrant worship, a strong Christian Education [...]

Health Care Is In The Air

As we listen to news about the H1N1 virus and about Congress’ work to revamp the healthcare system in this country, it is clear… healthcare is in the air.  Many of us struggle to find an authentic Christian response to the issue of healthcare that compassionately provides for the poor and “the least of these” [...]

Lectionary Live!

I am convicted that a key element for us as we move into God’s Vision in Cherokee Presbytery is to intentionally be in the Word together, reading, praying and sharing, with no agenda other than to hear God’s voice  (i.e. not for sermon preparation!).  To that end, the staff will have a regular time of [...]

The Flight of the Butterfly: Signs of the Times

…and Signs of the Kingdom It is everywhere around us; signs of the difficult times we are experiencing as a nation. For sale signs, flags at half-mast, “will work for food” signs, unfinished construction projects, shuttered businesses. Things are really difficult out there. Many places in our presbytery are experiencing double digit unemployment and soaring [...]

Shalom Ya’ll!

All shall be well; all shall be well; all manner of things shall be well. ~ Teresa of Avila Greetings brothers and sisters of Cherokee Presbytery. It has now been a week since I began work as your Mission Coordinator and I want to take a moment to share some thoughts with you.