The Rev. Glenn McDonald will lead the 2012 CLERGY, RULING ELDERS COMMISSIONED FOR PARTICULAR PASTORAL SERVICE & EDUCATOR RETREAT on MARCH 5 & 6 at the HOLIDAY INN NORTH SHORE (3900 Atlantic Ave., Va. Beach).  The weekend will examine "A Heart for God: Scenes from the Life of David" on Monday morning, afternoon, and Tuesday morning.  Come enjoy a fresh perspective and relaxing fellowship among PEVA colleagues!  Secure your room directly with the hotel ($84.62 inclusive), then mail your check for $100 registration fee (meals and program) directly to PEVA NO LATER THAN FEB. 20!  Scholarships and childcare stipends available.  CLICK THIS LINK FOR BROCHURE containing all details! See you there!

PRESBYTERIAN MEN of the SYNOD OF THE MID-ATLANTIC is asking each of its presbyteries to help with a small gift for construction materials and trees for re-forestation in the 2012 MISSION TRIP planned in support of the mission outreach of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa.  Details on these opportunities can be opened by clicking these links: MISSION KENYA 2012 BROCHURE and LETTER TO PASTORS.

The Rev. Glenn McDonald, author of The Disciplemaking Church: From Dry Bones to Spiritual Vitality, will lead the PEVA-wide 2012 SPRING LEADERSHIP SUMMIT.  He will focus on discipleship and mentorship during this event.  $10 = Program & Dinner!

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: SUN., MARCH 4 from 4 - 8 PM.    

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER and here for registration details!

A dramatic presentation by Anita Gutchick will take place at GREAT BRIDGE PC on SAT., FEB. 4 from 9 AM - 3:15 PM (registration 8:15 AM).  Enjoy these stories filled with passion, power and purpose: WATER JARS (Rebekah, Woman at the Well & Ruth), TOO OLD, TOO BUSY, TOO SINFUL (Sarah, Martha & the Sinful Woman), PRETTY IS AS PRETTY DOES: (Abigail, Leah & Bathsheba).  Admission = $15, includes light breakfast & lunch.  Child care provided.  Go to www.gbpres.org for more info!  333 Cedar Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23322

YOUTH, JUSTICE & PEACEMAKING, a CONCERT & CONFERENCE with DAVID LAMOTTE will take place on MARCH 16 - 17 at MAKEMIE WOODS.  The weekend, perfect for adult and youth leaders of youth, will begin with dinner at 6 Pm on Friday night followed by a CONCERT with David at 7:30, followed by fellowship.  Come early to package meals with Stop Hunger Now!  Saturday will be filled with inspiring and challenging discussions with David LaMotte, an award winning song writer.  Throughout the weekend, David will guide participants in an examination fo the relationship between faith and works, as well as discerning individual callings in the work of bringing the world closer to God's vision for it.  Click BROCHURE to open the document containing all specifics for this exciting event!

PILGRIMAGE is a three-day event spent with other Christians for mutual spiritual enrichment and growth.  Participants live together spending their time in worship, discussion, singing and prayer.  To find out more about this weekend of renewal, click BROCHURE for details and click APPLICATION FORM to get started!

The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions of the Administrative Professionals Association will hold a JOINT REGIONAL CONFERENCE, "He Restores My Soul," during APRIL 26-28 at the Dunes Hotel in Ocean City, MD.  Participants will enjoy two full days of classes that can be taken toward any of 3 (or more) levels of Certification.  Regional meetings will be held, there will be FREE TIME scheduled to explore the Ocean City beachfront, with the weekend culminating in a Joint Banquet during which certificates will be awarded to those having completed their certification levels.  Open to ALL ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL working in Presbyterian (USA) Churches!  (APA Dues must be paid up in advance.) Come network with collegues, becoming restored spiritually and intellectually!  CLICK BROCHURE for details.  You may call or email Mid-Atlantic Region President Linda Smith with inquiries.  linda@pcusa-peva.org or 757-397-7063 X311.