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Passage to Ponder - Philippians 2:1-11
"If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others."
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God Calls
Presbytery of Wabash Valley PWV Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4 pm March 6, 2013 |
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Assembly Postponed for 2nd Time
Due to Icy Weather Forecast | |
Abbreviated Assembly
Tuesday, March 19th
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Geneva Center
Registration (which we will need you to complete one more time), revised docket and other documents can be accessed by clicking here. |
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The Last Supper
through the Disciples' Eyes | |
by Richard Bailey, First Presbyterian Church Monticello
Every year since 2008, the First Presbyterian Church
of Monticello has celebrated the events leading to Easter by re-enacting the Last Supper as seen through the eyes of Christ's Apostles.
 The cast works hard in studying the painting of Da Vinci's famous depiction of the Last Supper. Each member is in the same pose as in the painting. They are also in similar costumes and beards. They stay frozen until it is their turn to speak. "Because we're focusing on the human reaction to Christ's statement, the chair where Jesus would have sat is empty," says Pete Shields, who brought the production from his former church near Chicago. Pete was involved in the re-enactment for 23 years before moving to Monticello. Pete says, "We come to the church as members of the congregation but for a short time we are transported to the twelve who walked with Jesus."
The presentation takes place during a traditional Maundy Thursday service. The service begins with a call to worship, hymns and prayers. Then Da Vinci's painting comes to life. The story begins with Caiaphas and Annas convincing a somewhat reluctant Judas to betray Christ. It then proceeds to vignettes of each disciple explaining his background, motivations, fears and beliefs.
As the re-enactment begins, the disciples, played by members of the church, are at the table where the last supper was served. Jesus has just told them that one of them will betray him. The disciples react in different ways depending on their character and as depicted in Leonardo Da Vinci's famous painting. They respond with the feelings that each Disciple felt about Jesus and their experience with him.
Producer Jody Headdy says that each year brings a slightly different twist to the production. "Even people who've attended for years find something new to enthrall and inspire them. And of course everyone is invited."
After the Last Supper presentation, the service ends with the Sacramental Elements being taken off the table and carried into the chapel. All the Apostles leave, looking back at the cross in the sanctuary. The congregation follows them into the chapel where communion is served.
The 8 p.m. Maundy Thursday presentation will be held at the church, located at 104 N. Illinois Street in Monticello, with the Rev. Thomas G. Albaum officiating. For more information, you can reach the church at 574-583-5787 or visit their website at http://www.monticellofpc.org. |
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SAVE THE DATES |
2013 COUNCIL
March 19, 2013
April 23, 2013
June 25, 2013
July 23, 2013
August 27, 2013
October 22, 2013
December 10, 2013
2013 ASSEMBLY
POSTPONED February 26, 2013
to TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2015
May 21, 2013
September 13-14, 2013
November 19, 2013 |
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2013 Mission Program Grant
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Presbytery Grant for Congregational
Transformation,
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Prayers of the Presbytery | |
Wise and loving God, thank you for continuing to be with us in your transforming love. May you lead us to ways of finding you when we don't realize you are there and guide us to sharing you with the lives that touch ours - "...hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come..."
Please hold Rev. Sue Babovec, Peabody Retirement Community Chaplain, in prayer for a successful orthoscopic knee surgery on Thursday and a speedy and successful recovery.
Please hold Rev. Ralph Smith, Honorably Retired, and his wife, Barbara, in prayer. Barb was placed in hospital Friday, following side effects from radiation treatments.
We hold the Auburn Congregation and family of Elder Don Allison in prayer as they celebrate his life and going home to his Lord.
We give you thanks and praise O God for Center Presbyterian Church, Royal Center as they have faithfully served your church since November 17, 1854 sharing the good news and reaching out to those in need.
In Christ's name we pray. Amen. |
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Celebration of Ordination | |
Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- March 10, 1985 - Rev. Jeffrey Carter, Pastor at Hobart Presbyterian Church
- March 11, 2007 - Rev. Johanna Wagner, Chaplain at Culver Military Academy
If you have been omitted or your information is incorrect please accept my apology. Help to update your records by sending your current information to vicki@ourpresbytery.org. |
2013 Presbytery Confirmation Retreat Information | 
The 2013 Wabash Valley Presbytery Confirmation retreat will be at Geneva Center from Friday evening March 15 through lunch Sunday March 17. Congregations are encouraged to send their confirmands to learn the basics of the faith and the Presbyterian tradition as part of the confirmation process by which they may confirm their baptismal promises to acknowledge and serve Jesus Christ as Lord.
Cost of the retreat will be $125 per attendee.
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Where is your
General Presbyter
Rev. Frank Vardeman |
Wednesday, March 6
Meeting with Stated Clerk
Thursday, March 7
Commission on Ministry
Congregational Visit
Tuesday, March 12
Pastoral Visit
Saturday, March 9
Pastoral Visit
Wednesday, March 13
NW Church Professionals Luncheon
Stewardship Ministry Team
Assembly
Council |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS | |
Severe Weather Policy
The PWV office abides by the Rochester Community School Corporation's weather delay and/or cancellation decision. Voicemail at the office will include the status of meetings scheduled. To confirm meeting status don't hesitate to call 574-223-5678.
Thursday, March 7
10 am - Commission on Ministry
6 pm - Carroll County Churches Gathering - Rockfield Presbyterian Church (map)
Sunday, March 10
Daylight saving time begins. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour.
Tuesday, March 12
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry
CANCELLED - Geneva Center Ministry Team
Wednesday, March 13
NOON - Northwest Church Professionals Luncheon Merrillville, First PC (map)
Thursday, March 14
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17
Confirmation Retreat
Tuesday, March 19
9:30 am - Assembly
12:45 pm - Council
Wednesday, March 20
11 am - Visioning Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
Thursday, March 21
10 am - Transformation Ministry Team (Conference Call)
10 am - Commission on Ministry Leadership
5:30 pm - University Church Board Meeting (map)
All meetings posted on the PWV Calendar are eastern time (ET) unless noted otherwise. Please visit http://www.ourpresbytery.org/calendar.htm for more information or call 574-223-5678 with questions or comments. |
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PWV & Geneva Center Staff Contact Information
Presbytery Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:00 pm
Financial Consultant ~ Elder Eric Herzog ~ 574-223-5678 ext 105
Geneva Center Manager ~ Cathy Adley ~ 574-223-6915 ext 200
Geneva Center Maintenance Director ~ Jeff Winegardener ~ 574-223-6915 ext 204 |
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