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Glad Tidings 2024
The Monthly Newsletter of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay
Calendar:
Thursdays in Black to raise awareness
of violence against women and children
through the World Council of Churches.
Fridays in Red
Remember Everyone Deployed
Churchwide Gathering Aug 8~11
Do Everything in Love
Who is planning to “Gather at the River” for the August 8-11 Churchwide Gathering? Let’s make some plans! Check out the information at presbyterianwomen.org and please let Susan know you are going.
Early registration ended April 30 but you may still download the form and mail it in. The motel room is running $185 (we figure 2 to a room is reasonable) and air fare seems to be around $300.
There is some financial assistance that will be divided after the gathering.
Please be aware there are long walks between your room, meetings, meals, and workshop spaces. Plan accordingly.
Robin is looking to travel with others – Which airline & flight # are you using, (I am booked on Southwest) how are you planning to get to the hotel – thinking the light rail looks interesting? Etc.
The Synod of the South Atlantic’s luncheon is at noon Saturday during the Churchwide Gathering at the Marriot Courtyard (where most of us are staying) and you can reserve your place at the table when you register.
It is time for serious planning so let us know your plans for Churchwide in St. Louis!
Books you may enjoy:
Infinite Country a novel by Patricia Engel
by Aaron Bobrow-Strain (a true account of one women's experience)
Solito - A Memoir by Zavier Zamora by Aaron Bobrow-Strain is a true account about a 9-year-old crossing the d
Glad Tidings October 2026
The Monthly Newsletter of Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay
Calendar:
Thursdays in Black to raise awareness of violence against women and children through the
World Council of Churches.
RED Fridays Remember Everyone Deployed and Wear your RED shirt, skirt, shoes!
August 5-8, 2027 Churchwide Gathering Galt House, Louisville, KY. Start planning and saving now.
It is less than a year until the 2027 Churchwide Gathering! Think about going, who might go with you, and start saving $$$ to go.
I have been forwarding information from Churchwide as I receive it. I thought it might be easier to read one document at a time instead of a whole batch at once. What do you think?
I case you missed this, it is good to know about our missionary work:
Former PCUSA mission co-worker and frequent resident of Mission Haven Jim McGill attended several workshops at this year’s New Wilmington Mission Conference (NWMC).
Among them were “With You Always” workshops which highlighted ideas and strategies to support those who are called to long-term, cross-cultural mission service.
“With You Always” (WYA) is a Presbyterian initiative “seeking to recognize the faithful service of PCUSA mission co-workers, reconnect [those called to mission with congregations and presbyteries and mission networks] in shared calling, and discern new pathways for global mission through partnership, prayer, and vision.”
In addition, several of the Mission Networks met during the week. They emphasized continued collaboration between Presbyterian congregations and church partners. Jim attended the Niger and South Sudan Mission Networks, which are looking at ways to become better, more effective partners in mutual mission.
For Jim, it was especially encouraging to discover that Presbyterians in the pews still want to be a part of the sending and upport of those called to cross-cultural mission work.
If you are curious about the WYA workshops, you can visit the NWMC YouTube page or click on this link for 5 videos:
2026 With You Always - YouTube
The2026 Thank Offering is scheduled to be collected in November. How will your group collect and dedicate it this year? Plan something special!
If you have one minute for God today, read this prayer and send it to someone you love:
Dear Lord, in this season of October’s arrival, I come to You humbly asking for Your guidance.
I may not know what the future holds, but I know You are in control, and Your plans for me are good. I surrender my plans, my fears, and my doubts to You as I step into October.
I trust you will never give me more than I can bear, because where my strength ends, Yours begins.
My Lord, I promise to share this prayer with at least one person. In the name of Jesus, Amen and I believe God’s lessing will cover this month.
Dump’in Pumpkin Cake
Combine:
1 can Pumpkin
1 can evaporated milk
1 cup Brown sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pour into a 9x 13 inch pan.
Sprinkle on top:
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
A little Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pour 2 sticks of melted butter/margerine covering the top.
Bake at 350 for 45 – 50 minutes.
Enjoy!
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