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Passage to Ponder - Philippians 3:21
He will transform the body of our humiliation that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables him to make all things subject to himself.
(from Transformation Ministry Team 2013 Monthly Bible Reading and Reflection)
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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 Summer Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:00 am - NOON July 31, 2013 |
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REMEMBERING and GIVING BACK
| from Ogden Dunes Community Church & Jason Reese, who grew-up in the Ogden Dunes Church
Last year at a church in Indianapolis, a sermon was given that included the suggestion-- "remember the church that raised you." Jason Reese heard that sermon, took it to heart, and remembered his years at the Ogden Dunes Community Church. Then, he followed through with a letter, a generous donation, and an offer to give a sermon. Below is the inspiring letter.
"Dear Ogden Dunes Presbyterian Church:
Hello. My name is Jason Reese. I currently live in Carmel, Indiana with my wife Jill and our three children. However, I grew up living in Ogden Dues on Cedar Court. I lived there from 1976 to approximately 1997. My Dad is Rod Reese and Mom is Lynne Reese. My sister, Kai Ball, currently lives on Beach Lane with her husband Nate and their three daughters.
I grew up in the Church. I attended Sandpiper Preschool. Mrs. Lavenda was my teacher. It was there that I met many of my first friends. Over time, we attended the Church and we participated in Sunday school, summer vacation bible school, etc. I acted in plays and sang in the children's choir right next to the same pulpit that's probably still there today. From the pews, I recall listening to dozens of sermons from Reverends Butcher, Russell and Becker, and enjoying the wonderful piano music of Mrs. Stinson.
I have enclosed a check for the sum of $10,000 as a contribution to the Church. I would like to support the Church financially while sharing the First Fruits of my family's many blessings. Second, I'd like to offer this as a retroactive tithe to the Church for how much it did and has done for me. After all, it was there that I was introduced to God and his awesome power to love and forgive us. Though my faith lie dormant for a number of years after I left there, the foundation was laid and I am eternally grateful for that. I will always call the Ogden Dunes Presbyterian Church my "home".
May God continue to bless the people of the Church and may the Church always seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ."
Prayerfully yours,
Jason R. Reese
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SAVE THE DATES
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2013 COUNCIL
August 27, 2013
October 22, 2013
December 10, 2013
2013 ASSEMBLY
September 13-14, 2013
November 19, 2013
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Quick Links
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A letter to members of Congress from Stated Clerk Gradye Parsons
Advocating for a comprehensive Farm Bill, Parsons appeals to the witness of the 220th General Assembly (2012)
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Synod of Lincoln Trails
Leadership Update
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Resource Center In Partnership with PWV Congregational Resource Center ****** Center for Congregations ****** ALBAN WEEKLY TWO WAYS TO VOTE by Dan Hotchkiss ******
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PUBLIC EVENTS
CARILLON CONCERT
The La Porte Presbyterian Church
Sunday, August 4
4:00 pm
(MAP)
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Prayers of the Presbytery
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O' Holy and loving God we come to you lifting our grateful prayers to you. We welcome the refreshment summer brings. We trust your spirit to guide us in all our daily activities knowing you remain with us in all we do.
Prayers are needed for Elizabeth, wife of Rev. Justin Schlesinger-Devlin Memorial Presbyterian Church Dayton, as she recovers from surgery.
Please hold Rev. Terri Thorn, First Presbyterian Church Lebanon, in your prayers as she seeks medical care for a fractured ankle/foot and torn ligaments.
Prayers are requested for Rev. Jeff Deardorff, Range Line Community Presbyterian Church, Hebron, as he prepares for August 14 surgery due to a torn rotator cuff.
Please hold in prayer Frank Vardeman, General Presbyter as he faces complete knee replacement surgery August 6th.
Please surround Rev. Wayne Rhodes as he transitions to Honorably Retired minister member and his wife, Jeannie, as they both deal with health concerns.
We ask for continued prayers and support of our Mission co-workers as they spread the gospel to the world.
We give thanks for The Presbyterian Church La Porte as they have faithfully served your church and ministered to their community since 1832. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
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Celebration of Ordination
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- August 1, 1993 - Rev. Richard Taek Kim, Korean Presbyterian Church of Greater West Lafayette
- August 1, 1999 - Rev. Jessica Young Brust, Validated Ministry
- August 4, 2001 - Rev. David Lawrence, Associate Transitional Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart
- August 4, 1991 - Rev. John Ritchie, First Presbyterian Church, Huntington
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 DATE:Presbytery of Wabash Valley Assembly Retreat
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More Than Being Polite: Hospitality in the 21st Century
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Triennium was an amazing experience...
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from Juliette Landon, First Presbyterian Church Lebanon
Triennium was an amazing experience and I'm am so happy I was able to attend it. I made so many new friends not just from across the state and not even just from across the country but from all over the world. I had an amazing time during small groups bonding and opening up to each other, but a couple things that I will never forget is that everyone there was so happy. No one judged each other or isolated you. You were able to go up to a group of people and just join in their game of frisbee and hang-out with them even though you didn't know them. I grew close with people I came with and then those who I met during the week.
The other thing that stuck with me is the worship services. It was so cool to see over 5,000 teenagers all worshiping and singing to God! I especially loved when we all held candles and also held up our cell phones in the two different worship services. It was so cool to see so many people able to light up one hill or one huge room with their light.
Triennium was an amazing experience and an awesome opportunity for me to grow in my faith and be surrounded with love and caring from people who all feel the same as me in their faith.
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Belonging to God
Carvalhaes to Lakes and Prairies Synod School: 'Individualism is killing us'
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Special to Presbyterian News Service
MIKE FERGUSON
Theologian, liturgist, musician and artist Cláudio Carvalhaes, convocation speaker at the 60th Synod of Lakes and Prairies Synod School, had this message for the 616 people gathered July 21-27: "I know how you belong to God by the ways that you belong to each other."
"Individualism is killing us," Carvalhaes said. "Am I my brother's keeper? Yes, I am. If you are hungry, I cannot sing a hymn. Unless you are taken care of, I will not sleep at night. Belonging to God," he said, referring to the Synod School theme, "is not easy."
Synod School, the last of its kind in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), meets each summer at Buena Vista University. The event included 160 faculty, 174 youth and 149 first-timers.
Carvalhaes, who was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is associate professor of worship and liturgy at Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He began many of his Synod School talks by strumming his guitar and leading the traditional Mexican folk song, "We Belong to God."
Already this month, he's addressed the Presbyterian Youth Triennium at Purdue University. This week, he's set to speak at Big Tent in Louisville, Ky.
At Synod School, he took on two topics important to many worshipers -- time and space.
It's interesting, he noted, that many Christians dislike it when their Sunday worship service goes five minutes long -- but think nothing of a 30-minute wait at their favorite restaurant following worship.
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Where is your General Presbyter
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Wednesday, July 31
Lafayette Pastors Gathering
Thursday, August 1
Commission on Ministry
Thursday, August 1 thru Saturday, August 3
Big Tent
Tuesday, August 6
Knee replacement surgery
Frank will be recuperating for up to two weeks.
Please contact Gladys, Linda, or Vicki for assistance.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS & MEETINGS
| Thursday, August 1
10 am - Commission on Ministry
Thursday, August 1- Saturday, August 3
Big Tent Event - Kentucky International Convention Center - Louisville, KY (map)
Sunday, August 4
Following Worship - "Navigating By God's Vision" Congregational Transformation Workshop at Auburn Presbyterian Church
Thursday, August 8
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-to-Meeting)
10 am - Nominating Committee
Friday, August 9 - Saturday, August 10
6 pm - 6 pm - Joshua Journey Gathering #3
Sunday, August 11
First Presbyterian Church Plymouth Celebrates 175 Years Serving the Lord (map)
Thursday, August 15
10 am - Commission on Ministry Leadership Team (Conference Call)
2 pm - Church Financial Excellence Workshop - First Presbyterian Church, Goshen (map)
5:30 pm - University Church Board Meeting West 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 regarding meetings and events or call 574-223-5678. |
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley & Geneva Center Contact Information
Presbytery Summer Office Hours:
Monday through Thursday 8:00 to 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 to NOON
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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