National Black Presbyterian Caucus Youth Conference held in Durham, NC

By Natalie Toombs

Youth of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus descended upon the campus of North Carolina Central University in Durham, July 14-17, for their Youth Leadership Development Conference.  More than 60 youth and adults from the Mid-South Region (Synod of Living Waters) attended. Some of the churches represented were Peace and Westwood (Louisville KY), Grace (Dyersburg, TN), Parkway Gardens United (Memphis, TN), Greenfield (Waterford, MS), 1^st United Forestdale (Birmingham, AL), Brown Memorial (Tuscaloosa, AL), Fellowship (Huntsville, AL).

A wonderful time was had by all as those gathered shared through music, worship, fellowship and wonderful workshops.  Our Synod was well represented with attendees as well as workshop facilitators.

By Tammy Buchanan

JACKSON, Tennessee- Southern Magnolias, Tulip Poplars, Kousa Dogwoods, Willow Oaks and Sourwoods stand always ready to greet visitors entering the First Presbyterian Church campus. The visibly enchanting, tree-filled campus has also grown to become an arboretum and add to the educational and community ministry of the congregation. On July 25, 2010, the Arboretum at First Presbyterian Church earned approval as a Level 1, State Certified Arboretum by the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council. Efforts to establish the arboretum are intended to preserve, enhance and perpetuate the care, beauty and ministry of the First Presbyterian Church campus.

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Help is still needed for storm relief in the Synod of Living Waters.

by Anne Apple

Earlier this summer, as I got dressed for work, I looked from my bathroom into the bedroom and there they were – two young women, my daughters, separated by a decade, one 18, the other 8, linked in sisterhood.  Treasuring the leisure of time and the luxury of breakfast in bed, they lingered, talking about how their day would unfold.  “We could go shopping!” Betsy said.  “I don’t like to shop.” Abigail retorted.  “We could go to the pool!” bubbled Abigail.  “It’s so hot even that would be miserable.” Betsy moaned.

Foley, Alabama church puts into action Jesus’ instructions

 By Nancy Flynn

Last year Foley’s First Presbyterian Church, through its Reach Out Committee, began to explore ideas of ways to bring people together in the South Baldwin County area in a caring Christian environment, encouraging self reliance, producing nutritious food, reducing the family food budget and creating opportunities for recreation, exercise and education.

Thus the Community Garden was developed on the church’s eleven-acre campus.  Daphne Duphrene had the vision and with the help of many on the committee, the dream became a reality this year.