Presbytery of Wabash Valley
Summer Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 - 4 Friday 8 - Noon
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July 29, 2015
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God Calls
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Lima Presbyterian Church, Howe
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Passage to Ponder... Romans 8:19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God.
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Faith &
Leadership
A learning resource for Christian leaders and their institutions from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
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God's up to something;
will the church be part of it?
Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, senior minister of The Riverside Church, New York
After decades in the mainstream, comfortable and complacent, the church is now being pushed to the margins of American life, says the Rev. Dr. Amy Butler, senior minister of The Riverside Church in New York.
But that's not necessarily a bad place to be, she said.
For years, the church has failed to speak prophetically to the issues of the day, but now everything is changing.
"The church is being pushed to the margins of society, which to me is one of the most exciting things I've seen in a long time," she said. "Because, finally, maybe we have the courage to stand up and say the things that need to be said."
Life on the margins brings with it a certain amount of freedom, Butler said.
"I don't need to perpetuate this institution, the church, anymore," Butler said. "If we hold it loosely, and we have the courage to live into what the gospel is calling us to do and be, who knows what could happen?
"This is God's work. God's up to something, and the choice that the church has is, 'Do you want to be part of it?'"
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Lord we praise you for the gift of life! We thank you for a new day. We praise you for these things in the little, everyday reminders: a sunrise, a congregation of chirping birds, or a drop of dew on a spider's web. Lord, thank you for these things, and many more.
We thank you Lord for Howe, Lima Presbyterian Church who has faithfully served their community and followed you Lord since August 10, 1833.
In his name we pray, Amen.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- August 1, 1993 - TE Richard Taek Kim, West Lafayette Korean Presbyterian Church
- August 1, 1999 - TE Jessica Young Brust, Minister Member at Large
- August 3, 2014 - TE Harry Roselle, Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
- August 4, 2001 - TE David Lawrence, Minister Member at Large
- August 4, 1991 - TE John Ritchie, Huntington First Presbyterian Church
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 [email protected].
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Save the Dates
2015 COUNCIL August 17-18 October 20 December 8
2015 ASSEMBLY September 18-19 November 17 The Presbyterian Church of Wabash
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Congregational Evetns
You are invited to join
Tamika and Michael Montgomery
as they celebrate 1 Year as
Co-Pastors of Geetingsville Presbyterian Church in Frankfort, IN
Wednesday August 5th Dinner and fellowship: 6:00 pm Worship Service: 7:00 pm Sunday August 9th Worship Service: 10:00 am
PLEASE, RSVP for fellowship/dinner by texting TXTRSVP TMM1YRA to 313131 nlt 07\31\2015
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Plan now for Evangelism Sunday
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Scriptural theme centered at the core of what God is about- SENDING
Evangelism Sunday, September 27, 2015. Our scriptural theme from John 20:21 is centered in the words of Jesus, "As the Father has sent me... so I send you."
Free materials include an introduction, a free sample from our Engage Mission curriculum, and worship and liturgy materials to help you engage with those outside the church.
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Discerning what is Best
a Wee Kirk Conference October 6 - 8, 2015
Aspiring to provide Christ centered opportunities for inspiration, encouragement,
and community among leaders of small membership churches so they can do the same in their congregations and regions.
Speakers for the event include:
Tim Jones - Spiritual Director, Delaware, OH
Becce Bettridge - Spiritual Director, Friday Harbor, WA
Paul Detterman - National Director, The Fellowship Community
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Commissioner or Young Adult Advisory Delegate
Application to the:
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Every two years, our Presbytery prayerfully elects commissioners to the General Assembly to discern on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (USA) what it means to be Christ's Church today. The work of the General Assembly comes back to the presbyteries for votes to approve or disapprove its proposed amendments to the PC(USA) Constitution. Typically, our Presbytery is entitled to send two Ruling Elders, two Teaching Elders, and one Young Adult Advisory Delegate (YAAD).
Any PC(USA) Teaching Elder member of this Presbytery may apply to the Nominating Committee for nomination as a Commissioner. Applications from Ruling Elder and Young Adult Advisory Delegate candidates must be endorsed by the Session of his or her particular congregation.
Below are links to forms to apply for nomination as a Commissioner or a YAAD. Email your completed form to [email protected] or fax 574-223-3545.
Completed forms must be received in the Presbytery Office by October 1, 2015, to be distributed to the Nominating Committee for its consideration.
More Information: Presbyters are not simply to reflect the will of the people, but rather to seek together to find and represent the will of Christ. Book of Order, F-3.0204 |
Schererville Immanuel Presbyterian Church members honor Rev. Catherine Moran with a 25th Ordination Anniversary Celebration
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Photo Compliments of Shirley Peace, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Schererville
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Congratulations to
Roy and Dolly Easterday
who will celebrate their
50th Wedding Anniversary
Sunday, August 2nd.
Roy has served Geneva Center for the past 17 years in the maintenance department.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church, South Bend has some items for sale ...
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One Chickering Grand Piano
One Howard Spinet Piano
One Baldwin Console Piano
One Kohler and Campbell Spinet Piano
Handbells = 3 octaves
87 complete sets of restaurant quality dishes
Sharon Tafunai, Church Secretary
Westminster Presbyterian Church
South Bend IN 46628
574-272-8141
[email protected]
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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 always 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 [email protected], due each Friday.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Wednesday, July 29 6 pm - Carroll County Churches Block Party - Delphi First Presbyterian Church (map)
Thursday, July 3010 am - Transitional Pastors Gathering Thursday, July 30 thru Saturday, August 1Big Tent Event - University of Tennessee Tuesday, August 410 am - Geneva Center Ministry Team 10 am - Geneva Center Transition Team Thursday, August 610 am - Commission on Ministry 10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry Saturday, August 810 am - Small Church Workshop Tuesday, August 1110 am - Nominating Committee Thursday, August 1310 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (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.
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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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