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Passage to Ponder - John 21:19
He said to him, "Follow me!"
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The Presbytery of Wabash Valley creates, connects and nurtures congregations and other ministries to fulfill Christ's mission. |
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God Calls
Presbytery of Wabash Valley PWV Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4 pm April 10, 2013 |
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Pumping Up Tennis
in Your Town
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by CRE Jim Dougans,
First Presbyterian Church, Piper City, IL
While looking out the window on March 21st snow was falling, the pavement wet and the temperature was around 34 degrees. Great weather for playing tennis. In fact, Saturday, March 23rd in Piper City 20 children, ages 5 to 12 had a blast swinging rackets at purple and yellow tennis ball. Piper City is a rural town of about 850 people. Between 2000 and 2010 the population grew by 5%. However, Piper City struggles to offer enough activities for the kids. There is volleyball in the winter, and basketball in Branch Park almost year  round. However, the Girl Scouts are only now forming a troop. There is no Boy Scout troop. There is no little league baseball in the summer or soccer league in the fall. First Presbyterian Church sits kitty corner from Branch Park, and the tennis courts, two of them. I was drawn to the tennis courts because tennis has been my sport of choice in my 50s. I thought maybe we could get a tennis program going in Piper City. I contacted the United States Tennis Association (USTA) about starting up a program. As good as the USTA had been in organizing the summer tennis leagues I've played in, I assumed they would simply send me a brochure and best wishes. Instead I got all kinds of support, including the careful attention of Bret Schrama, Illinois Tennis Service Representative. Last October we held a Tennis Play Day in the school gym. Bret and the staff of the Northern Illinois District came to Piper City and put on a two hour clinic of fun, exercise and skill building. We followed that up with six one-hour lessons on succeeding Saturday afternoons, again in the school gym. I taught the lessons, with the assistance of an accomplished tennis player attending the local high school. I had not taught youth tennis before so I turned to short, instructional videos on the USTA website to learn what drills to use. WE used two portable, kid-sized nets, kid-size rackets and purple and yellow kid-friendly tennis balls. The emphasis was on having fun, hoping the participants will equate tennis with fun. At the end of the six weeks 13 children each received a free, high quality tennis racket. In January we staged another Tennis Play Day, with 20 children participating. Next we kicked off another set of six lessons. The tennis program in Piper City is growing. WE are forming a Community Tennis Associating to enable Piper City to receive grants from the USTA to help pay for equipment and court upgrades. I invite you to think about tennis as a way to serve young people in your community in Indiana. To contact the USTA (Midwest Section) go to: http://www.midwest.usta.com or call 317-577-5130.
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Celebration of Ordination
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- April 18, 2010 - Rev. Terri Thorn, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Lebanon
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.
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SAVE THE DATES |
2013 COUNCIL
April 23, 2013
June 25, 2013
July 23, 2013
August 27, 2013
October 22, 2013
December 10, 2013
2013 ASSEMBLY
May 21, 2013
September 13-14, 2013
November 19, 2013 |
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Quick Links
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Information is available online at presbyterianyoutriennium.org
where you can register
or contact
PWV Registrars Anna Parkinson,
pastorparkinson.fpcgoshen@gmail.com
and David Lawrence
dlawrence0425@gmail.com
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Seasons of Faith
Covenant Gathering 2013
June 30 - July 5
Michindoh Conference Center
Hillsdale, Michigan
Find more information at www.covenantgathering.com
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Resource Center In Partnership with PWV Congregational Resource Center ****** IRS MILEAGE RATES Beginning on Jan. 1, 2013, the IRS approved standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: - 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
- 24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
- 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations
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ALBAN WEEKLY
BOUND BY SHAME
by Susan Beaumont
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View God Calls Weekly eNews
Past Issues
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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC
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Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville
Russian Vocal Ensemble LYRA
7 PM on Tuesday, April 16
Community Presbyterian Church Rochester
"Joy Un-Speak-a-Bell!"
Handbell Soloist Kristine Stout
4 PM on Sunday, April 21
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Prayers of the Presbytery
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Almighty and merciful God, thank you for our many blessings. We acknowledge the ways you have worked in our midst to do your will. We ask you to communicate your continued guidance upon us individually and as a Presbytery for what the future might hold.
Rev. Chuck Compton, Flora Presbyterian Church, would appreciate prayers for continued recovery at home in South Dakota for his brother, Myron, following emergency surgery for shattered vertebrae in his neck. Also prayers for Myron's wife, Nadine, during this recovery period, and traveling mercies for Chuck.
Rev. Ralph Smith, honorably retired, requests prayers of thanksgiving and the continued presence of the Lord in their lives, as his wife, Barbara, gains strength and continues to improve following completion of radiation treatments.
O God, we ask your healing touch for Rev. Ron Elly, Pastor of Earl Park Presbyterian Church, as he faces medical treatments. Please hold both Ron & Ellen in your thoughts and prayers.
Healing prayers are requested for Rev. Jack Hess, Honorably Retired, as he receives physical therapy following recent knee replacement surgery.
Lord God, we give thanks and praise for First Presbyterian Church Portage as they have faithfully served your church since September 9, 1962 sharing the good news and reaching out to those in need.
In His glorious name we pray, amen.
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RECORD REVIEW DATES AND LOCATIONS SET
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Saturday dates for Clerks' Training and Review of Minutes and Rolls:
- April 13th at 9:30 a.m. EDT hosted by The Wabash Presbyterian Church, 123 West Hill St, Wabash 46992-3015 (260-563-8881)
- April 20th at 9:30 a.m. EDT hosted by Central Presbyterian Church, 31 N Seventh St, Lafayette 47901-1423 (765-742-8481)
- May 4th at 9:30 a.m. CDT hosted by Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 140 W Hwy 30, Schererville 46375 (219-865-2686)
NOTE: Now that most congregations have budgets in place for this year, it is time to file the Terms of Call report for 2013. All terms of call are reported annually to the congregations of the Presbytery, i.e. the Assembly. Please send or email yours to the office addressed to COM by May 1 or let us know when to expect it. We need to prepare report of Terms of Call for the May Assembly. Thanks for your timeliness.
If you need a form, check out the new page on our Presbytery website dedicated to Clerks of Session:
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Ministerial Excellence
"SHOW ME THE COIN"
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Addressing Financial Issues Facing Our Churches
A gift to all Indiana Presbyteries from the Ministerial Excellence Fund
No cost to attend and expenses will be reimbursed,
including Friday hotel if needed
Friday, April 26, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Zionsville Presbyterian Church
4775 West 116th Street, Indianapolis, IN
All are invited, especially pastors, church treasurers, finance committee members, and anyone interested in stewardship and other financial concerns in the church. We encourage congregations to send several people per church.
To register, go to www.showmethecoin.eventbrite.com
Questions? Contact Martha McDonald, indymcmc@gmail.com or 317-357-5123.
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PREACHING WORKSHOPS OFFERED ONCE AGAIN for 2013
Rev. Dr. Laura Reason, pastor of First Presbyterian Church Highland will be teaching the "Sacred Seasons" preaching workshop for the ninth time offering continuing education to CRE's.
The 2013 workshops are:
May 11 - Pentecost I
August 24 - Pentecost II
November 2 - Advent, Christmas and Epiphany
Classes will be held at Philo Presbyterian Church in Philo, IL from 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (CT). For more information contact Kristi Miller or call 1-800-566-5996.
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Presbyterian Study Grant & Supplemental Grants for Seminary Students
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For theological students preparing to serve in a PC(USA) congregation. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) theological grant programs include: - Presbyterian Study Grant
- Racial Ethnic Supplemental Grant
- Native American Supplemental Grant
- Presbyterian Women - Women of Color Grant
Eligible applicants must be full time M.Div. or M.A.C.E. students attending a PC(USA) related seminary. M.Div. students must be enrolled as Inquirers or Candidates by PC(USA) presbyteries before the June 15, 2013 application deadline to be considered for an award. Supplemental Grants are awarded to Presbyterian Study Grant (PSG) selected students with need who meet the restrictions for the supplemental grants. Presbyterian Study Grant |
 Congregations Invited to Events Statewide Making Room: Cultivating Communities of Inclusion with Children and Youth with Disabilities
Barbara Newman - Wednesday, April 10, 2013 in Austin, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern time)
- Thursday, April 11, 2013 in Zionsville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern time)
Click here for details and on-line registration. Congregations and Abundant Communities
Jeff Hawkins - Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Fort Wayne, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Eastern time)
For more information and on-line registration, click this link. Positive Change for Congregations
Susan Weber - April 10, 2013 in Evansville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Central time)
- April 12, 2013 in Seymour, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Eastern time)
For more information and on-line registration, click the following links for the Evansville luncheon and the Seymour luncheon. Northwest Center for Congregations Open House - Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in Crown Point, 4-7 p.m. (Central time)
Meet Center staff, check out our meeting rooms, peruse our resource library and discover how we can work together to strengthen congregations. This event is free and open to the public. Click here for details.
Ministry for the 21st Century Child
Ivy Beckwith
- Wednesday, April 24, 2013 in Crown Point, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Central time)
- Thursday, April 25, 2013 in Fort Wayne, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern time)
Click here for more information and on-line registration. The Recession and Its Implications for Congregational Life
William Enright - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Merrillville, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Central time)
- Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Greenwood, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern time)
For additional details and on-line registration, click here.
Reaching Millennials
Jennifer Fisher
- Thursday, June 6, 2013 in Evansville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. (Central time)
Click here for additional information and on-line registration.
All workshops are limited to Indiana congregations. |
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Where is your General Presbyter
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Wednesday-Friday, April 10-12
Midwest Executives in St. Louis
Thursday, April 11
Stewardship Ministry Team
Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19
Vacation
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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Thursday, April 11
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team
10 am - Nominating Committee
Saturday, April 13
9:30 am - Record Review - The Wabash Presbyterian Church (map)
Tuesday, April 16
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry
10 am - Geneva Center Ministry Team
Thursday, April 18
11 am - Commission on Ministry Leadership Team - First Presbyterian Church South Bend (map)
5:30 pm - University Church Board Meeting West Lafayette (map)
Saturday, April 20
9:30 am - Record Review - Central Presbyterian Church Lafayette (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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