News from the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (12.18.08)

• Merry Christmas! -- "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ and Lord."
• World Outreach Director -- Reverend George R. Carey appointed as Director of World Outreach of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
• EPC-IPB in Philly -- Moderator Allen Roes, former Stated Clerk Mike Glodo and I met with leaders of the Brazilian Presbyterian Church (IPB) on Thursday, December 4, in Philadelphia.
• Survey: Students Lie, Cheat, and Steal, but say they're Good  --  Last week there were several major media reports regarding a new large-scale survey, conducted in the past year, which indicated that 30 percent of U.S. high school students have stolen from a store and 64 percent have cheated on a test, suggesting that Americans are too apathetic about ethical standards.
• Special Giving Opportunity -- EPC Home Missionary Kevin Brown, Executive Director of the Trinity Christian Community (TCC) in New Orleans, Louisiana, reports a special need for consideration
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• Small Church Leaders Networking Conference -- The EPC's Z-4:10 Network is planning a networking conference for leaders of small churches March 16-18, 2009 at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, North Carolina.  As a "networking conference" it is designed to be a time to connect with others in similar ministry situations, interact with material specifically geared to ministry in smaller settings, and leave with definite action steps and a group committed to encourage you as you take those steps. 
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