Presbytery of Wabash Valley
Summer Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 8:00 - NOON
|
July 1, 2015
|
|
 God Calls
|
|
|
|
Passage to Ponder... Hebrew 10:23 (NRSV)Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Faith & Leadership
A learning resource for Christian leaders and their institutions from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
| | |
|
Sustainable Design
The vibrancy of an institution depends on its sustainability over time.
Leaders often equate sustainability with money, and focus on short-term fundraising at the expense of long-term strategy. Designing a sustainable institution does, indeed, require financial capital, as well as four other types: human, intellectual, service and network capital. Focusing on the last four types often strengthens the ability to acquire financial capital.
A sustainable institution knows its mission and acquires and spends its capital in service of it. With that clear sense of purpose, institutional leaders can more wisely decide what needs to be pruned and what needs to grow to enhance the institution.
Exploring the Idea
How to design a sustainable institution »
Theologian L. Gregory Jones, the former dean of Duke Divinity School, writes that sustainable design depends on a logic of abundance, namely, that vibrant institutions are responsive to God's abundant provision in creation.
To focus on mission, sometimes institutions must be pruned »
To enable growth, a leader needs to understand an institution's "soul" and be willing to prune anything that doesn't contribute to its thriving, Jones writes.
Capital is more than money »
Leadership adviser Laura Nichol shows how organizations can generate greater financial capital by focusing attention also, and to an extent more determinatively, on other forms of capital simultaneously.
Read More at https://www.faithandleadership.com/category/principles-practice-topics/sustainable-design
|
Enough for Everyone is a ministry of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, supported by the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. PHP is thankful for the continued generosity of Presbyterians that enables us - together - to witness the healing love of Christ. Learn how your congregation can OGHS . |
|
|
|
Save the Dates
2015 COUNCIL
July 21
August 17-18 Retreat
October 20
December 8
2015 ASSEMBLY
September 18-19 Retreat
November 17
The Presbyterian Church of Wabash
|
|
Ministry Quick Links
Community Events & Workshops
Click for More Information
Bearing Witness to the Pain of Violence
by Yonat Shimron CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS
Elkhart First Presbyterian Church Celebrating 175 Years of Ministry
200 E Beardsley Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46514
Saturday, July 18
Workshop & Concert
Featuring: Carrie Newcomer
To learn more visit Carries website:
carrienewcomer.com
For other events throughout the year click here! |
|
|
|
PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
| | |
God, thank you for giving us joy in our hearts and peace in our souls. Lift our spirits when we are down, give us rest when we are weary. Open our eyes to see opportunities to tell others of your great love. Please continue to lift those listed below in your prayers:
- CRE Barbara Wirt, Sunnyside Presbyterian Church South Bend, as she provides support to husband Mike who is having some medical issues.
- Rev. Frank Vardeman, Minister Member at Large, for continued healing.
- The Malawi Matters Team, who are in Malawi educating the Malawian people about HIV/Aides prevention.
We pray for and with Kentland, Covenant Federated Church who has faithfully served their community and you O' God since 1963.
In your loving name we say, Amen.
|
 | | |
|
Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- July 6, 1986 - TE Tom Albaum, Monticello First Presbyterian Church
- July 8, 1984 - TE Steve Mullin, Honorably Retired
If you have been omitted or your information is incorrect please accept my apology. Help to update our records by sending your current information to vicki@ourpresbytery.org.
|
|
|
 Be inspired...Become equipped...Get connected! |
Evangelism and Church Growth, Presbyterian Mission Agency
Explore the dynamics of congregational development. Learn about New Beginnings an assessment based discernment process that focuses on helping congregation
produce a shared vision for their future. Find out more about our Church Transformation workshops at Big Tent.
|
|
Carroll County Churches Block Party
| | |
|
Good Times in Carroll County
The six churches of Carroll County have been meeting together for nearly two
|
| |
Photos provided by: Rev. David Lawrence
|
years. This summer the group decided to do something to build relationships between the churches and reach out to the surrounding community.
People like to eat and picnics are a great way to gather folks around the table. The Presbyterian churches in Flora, Delphi and Cutler are hosting picnics in June, July and August this summer to which they are inviting Carroll County Presbyterians and the community surrounding the host church. If the June gathering is any indication, these picnics are a wonderful means by which to build relationships.
Flora Presbyterian hosted the first gathering the last week of June. 80 people, young and old, church members and community folks, and representatives from at least three of the Carroll County churches attended. Food, fun and conversation were the order of the day. Sorry if you missed it, but there is another chance to participate when Delphi hosts the picnic July 29.
|
New Ministry Development Team
&
Transformation Ministry Team
Invite
| | |
Congregation members, lay leaders & pastors to attend
Saturday, August 8, 2015
at Geneva Center
10:00 - 4:00 Presenter, Rev. Dennis Bickers Registration Deadline July 23, 2015 More Information Gather the leaders of your congregation and register them all today for just $25.00.
|
At the recommendation of the Healthcare Committee, the Board of Directors assured medical dues stability for employers and members in 2016 by: - maintaining the current dues for Traditional Program medical coverage through 2016; and
- holding the medical dues minimum and maximum at 2015 levels.
The current dues of 23 percent for Member-only coverage and 24.5 percent for Member + Family coverage will remain in effect for 2016 (subject to the medical participation minimum of $44,000 and maximum of $124,000, which also are remaining constant). The current medical dues-sharing option will again be available: Employers may -- subject to presbytery policy, as applicable -- require members with family coverage to pay some or all of the allowable dues share in 2016 (the 1.5 percent portion of the 24.5 percent dues for Member + Family coverage). |
|
A trusted resource to manage your financial resources
Investing your personal assets or the assets of your church, involves locating a service provider that matches your goals and objectives as well as selecting someone you can trust. The Presbyterian Foundation offers you options for your investment objectives as well as your desire to invest according to faith-based principles and values.
Read More
|
|
Upcoming Events and Meetings
|
Friday, July 3  Presbytery Office Closed Tuesday, July 7CANCELLED - Geneva Center Ministry Team
Thursday, July 9
CANCELLED - Commission on Ministry
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry 10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting) Friday, July 1010 am - Geneva Center Transition Team Thursday, July 1610 am - Personnel Ministry Team 10 am - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting) 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.
|
|
Every week, we publish this eNewsletter to hundreds of Wabash Valley and PC(USA) members and also post 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, mission trips and other special ministries that are occurring in your congregation and community. Please forward your stories and photos to vicki@ourpresbytery.org, due each Friday. |
|
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
|
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.
|
|
|
|
