Presbytery of Wabash Valley
Summer Office Hours:
8 - 4 Monday - Thursday
8 - 12 Friday
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July 23, 2014
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God
Calls
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Passage to Ponder... Leviticus 19:15-16
You shall not render an unjust judgment; you shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great: with justice you shall judge your neighbor. You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbor: I am the Lord.
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What is the Young Adult Volunteer Program? a year of service...Young Adult Volunteers put their faith into action through a year of service in sites around the United States and throughout the world. YAVs serve alongside local partners working in the areas of the world's toughest problems - addressing the root causes of poverty, working for reconciliation in cultures of violence, and sharing the hope of Christ. What is the YAV experience? YAVs (age 19-30) grow and learn as part of an intentional Christian community, practice living simply, and work for meaningful change in the world. for a lifetime of change...YAVs engage in discernment - the practice of deep listening - to find who God is calling them to be. Through spiritual practices, relationships, and living in community, YAVs explore what a life of service can truly mean - not only for a year, but for their entire lives. SUPPORT YOUNG ADULT VOLUNTEERS
Molly DeWitt, Calvary Presbyterian Church Logansport and
Sara La Lone, First Presbyterian Church Elkhart
Through Prayer|
2015/2016 YAV Dates
February 1, 2015
Int'l Application Deadline
May 1, 2015 National Application Deadline
Dates of Service Late August 2015
Early August 2016
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- YAVs rely on your prayers throughout their service. The year is filled with discovery, fears, joys, homesickness, wonder and much more. They need our support and prayers for the year.
- Each YAV site has a long-term, called and committed site coordinator. Along with all mission co-workers, they are in need of continual prayer for their lives and ministries
Through EngagementThrough GivingSupport the YAV program and YAV scholarships. Visit www.pcusa.org/yav, click Support a YAV E049075 (individuals) D500123 (congregations), or send directly to Presbytery of Wabash Valley noting the YAV program. If you would like to designate your support to one of the Wabash Valley girls listed above please note as well. |
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From GA Elder Commissioner Judy Friend, First Presbyterian Church, Peru
I notice numbers. They make sense to me. I found many numbers recently at the 221st General Assembly held in Detroit. I find when working with numbers they are logical, decent, and in order. I thought I would share these numbers with you.
- There were 42 local congregations that hosted us at Sunday services and their members helped answer all the thousand questions about where to go or where to find something.
- It took 18 people, 10 hours, to cut 18,000 pieces of communion bread.
- 8 days of worship, meetings and fellowship were scheduled from 8:30 am to 6:30-8:30-9:30 or 11:55 pm.
- 16 Synods, 172 Presbyteries, and 10,262 congregations were represented.
- On Wednesday there were 630 commissioners, 15 Theological Advisors, 128 Young Adult Advisors, 4 Missionary Advisors, and 3 Ecumenical Advisors. There were also hundreds of observers.
- There were 132 overtures that were approved on a one vote consent.
- Good news was shared that we have 247 new worshiping communities.
- On Thursday we had 14,000 people live streaming from their homes.
And planning has already begun for the 222nd.
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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God, fill us with a desire to support those in our communities with the most need, even when doing so requires us to sacrifice. May we turn to you constantly to center us in a spirit of refreshment and abundance, rather than apathy or hardness of heart. We ask special prayers for Crown Point First Presbyterian Church youth and sponsoring adults as they continue their mission work in St. Louis even after their van was broken into and many things were taken. We give thanks for their safety. Please pray for all those affected by the Malaysia Airlines tragedy.
We pray for and with Pulaski Presbyterian Church, Winamac who has faithfully served the community and followed you O' Lord.
In your name we pray, Amen!
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Save the Dates
2014 COUNCIL
July 15
August 19
October 21
December 9
2014 ASSEMBLY
September 12-13 Retreat
November 18
2014 RECORDS REVIEW
Saturday, August 23 - Ligonier PC
Saturday, September 6 - Lafayette Elston PC
Friday, September 12- Geneva Center
Boundaries and Ethics Training
10 am to 3 pm - Thursday, October 2, 2014
10 am to 3 pm - Saturday, October 4, 2014
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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS
Carillon ConcertPerformer Mark Lee Sunday, July 27, 4:00 pm (CT) La Porte Presbyteian Church 307 Kingsbury Ave 219-362-6219 ****** The Rivers Institute Traveling Theatre of Hanover College is sponsoring a touring program of five short plays written, directed and acted by Hanover students at Community Presbyterian Church 530 Jefferson St., Rochester, IN 46975 Sunday, August 3rd 4-5:30 pm. The program is free but donations for the students will be accepted. Refreshments will be served following the performances. ****** Children and Worship Training Event Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17 Click Here for more information First Presbyterian Church 333 W Colfax Ave South Bend, IN 46601 Registration Information Questions: Contact Rev. Sarah Bishop sbishop@fpcsouthbend.org 574-234-4159
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- July 25, 1993 - Rev. Linda Skaggs, Honorably Retired
- July 29, 1960 - Rev. Hank Blunk, Honorably Retired
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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CLERKS' WORKSHOP and RECORDS REVIEW
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To Clerks & Moderators, particularly in North East of Presbytery:
Many of you have pre-registered for the two September Clerks' Gatherings & Review-- thank you! But there are only two presently indicating attendance for Saturday, August 23, in Ligonier. As a matter of good stewardship, please register with Gladys@ourpresbytery.org if you plan to attend. Otherwise, the two will be asked to bring their materials and attend at Geneva Center on September 12th, Friday afternoon of our Assembly Retreat. If the Gathering from 13 churches in the NW was any indication, we will have a lively discussion in fellowship about ministry in changing times that consider both small and large congregations, the leadership role of ruling elders, and sharing tips for more and more electronic record keeping, as well as the peer-review of congregational minutes.
Linda L. Long, Stated Clerk
Presbytery of Wabash Valley
(574) 653-1314
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2014 North Central Wee Kirk Conference
Small Church Ministry
Monday, September 29 - Thursday, October 2Potawatomi Inn
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an outreach ministry of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
Want to get involved? Please visit the website at www.rhinonola.org for more information.
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Lombard Mennonite Peace Center
There is still time to save $100 -
The pre-registration deadline for
Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders
August 4-8, 2014
in Glen Ellyn, IL
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 See how starting new worshiping communities are revitalizing congregations.
Worshiping communities use God's gifts to transcend barriers in socially fractured neighborhoods, neighborhoods made up of different racial ethnic backgrounds, creating diverse, unconventional and conventional congregations worshiping as one. Watch videos » |
Where is your General Presbyter
Rev. Frank Vardeman
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Thursday, July 24
- Presbytery Office
- Commission on Ministry
- Personnel Ministry Team
Monday, July 28-Wednesday 30
- Out of Office
Sunday, August 3
- Harry Roselle Ordination/Installation Service, Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
To inquire or invite Rev. Frank Vardeman, General Presbyter, to visit your church, please feel free to contact Gladys - 574-223-5678 or gladys@ourpresbytery.org.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, July 249 am - Training of AC for Winona Lake at First Presbyterian Church, Goshen ( map) 10 am - Commission on Ministry 10 am - Personnel Ministry Team Wednesday, July 30NOON - Lafayette Pastor's Gathering - Lafayette Brewing Company ( map) Sunday, August 33 pm - Ordination/Installation Service of Harry Roselle - Deer Creek Presbyterian Church (map)Tuesday, August 5CANCELLED - Geneva Center Ministry Team
Thursday, August 7
10 am - Commission on Ministry
All meetings & events 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 Office would like to lift up your ministry stories...
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Every week, we publish this eNewsletter...also available online! The Church Relations Coordinator accepts articles for entry and is actively seeking new and original content sharing how your congregation is engaged in ministry. We would especially like to share photo's and stories of your confirmands, new members, VBS, and other special ministries that are occurring in your congregation and community. Please forward your stories and photos, due each Friday. |
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley & Geneva Center Contact InformationFinancial Consultant ~ 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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Nourished by the living waters of Jesus Christ,
we awaken, enliven and enhance worshiping communities
to courageously extend their branches
and bear new fruit in the Spirit.
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