Presbytery of Wabash Valley
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4
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October 7, 2015
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 God Calls
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First Presbyterian Church, Fowler
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Passage to Ponder... Psalm 34:8 (NRSV)
O taste and see that the LORD is good; happy are those who take refuge in him.
from the Presbytery of Wabash Valley 2015 Monthly Bible Study
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Domestic Violence
Sanctuaries for victims of domestic violence
from Presbyterian Mission of Peace and Global Witness
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They look like any other homes on any other streets in America, but these two homes are special-they're where hope and safe refuge live. Two renovated houses next door to Presbyterian churches in Western New York offer victims of domestic violence a place to turn for refuge and hope.
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They are the Orchard Park (Southtowns) and Amherst (Northtowns), satellites of the Family Justice Center, serving the city of Buffalo and Erie County and surrounding counties. These beautiful suburban satellites exist to help the one in four women and families who will experience domestic violence at some point in their lives. Women like Aasiya Hassan, a young wife and mother murdered by her abusive husband in 2010.
"Domestic violence affects every segment of society," says Rev. Dr. Dick Young, pastor of Orchard Park Presbyterian Church. "It knows no boundaries - urban/suburban, rich/poor, black/white, religious/non-religious - it doesn't matter. Domestic violence is all around us, and unfortunately the church, like society, has for too long turned a blind eye. It was only after the horrific murder of Aasiya Hassan that some of us in the religious community got together and committed to make a lasting change."
What began as a church mission project grew into a broad-based community labor of love. Countless volunteers, businesses, churches, and community groups worked tirelessly to help the center become reality.
The Peace and Global Witness Offering inspires faith and equips and connects Presbyterians to respond to cultures of violence, including our own. It provides resources for creating communities of peace in response to tragedy and bears witness to the love of God for those who suffer violence because of their race or gender.
The Orchard Park/Southertowns satellite, adjacent to Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, opened in February 2011 and has provided free, confidential, and personalized services for more than 400 clients. Services include safety planning, spiritual care, counseling, legal assistance and advocacy, as well as referrals to emergency shelters and community services.
The Amherst/Northertowns satellite, next door to North Presbyterian Church in Williamsville, has served about 100 clients since it opened in February 2014. It's referred to as the "house with the purple door." Every room in the home was adopted by an individual, church, or community group and renovated from ceiling to floor.
Assiya Hassan, the kind and gentle woman the Southtowns center was established to honor, could have been your sister, your mother, your friend, your neighbor. She could be sitting beside you today in church. She could be you or me.
The Peace & Global Witness Offering in used to expand global witness while maintaining Presbyterians' longstanding commitment of working toward peacemaking and reconciliation, especially in cultures of violence. Congregations and presbyteries keep 25 percent of receipts for peace and witness ministries of their choice and send 50 percent to the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Please give generously to the Peace & Global Witness Offering to help build ministries of reconciliation in a broken world.
Learn More
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Save the Dates
2015 COUNCIL
October 20
December 8
2015 ASSEMBLY
November 17
The Presbyterian Church of Wabash
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Ministry Quick Links
PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY
New Release from Being Reformed
Race and Reconciliation
The Congregational Resource Guide (CRG) is a web-based service that helps congregations find and use the best resources for the challenges they identify
Helping Indiana Congregations find and use resources
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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS
Jane's Organ Concert
Sunday, October 11, 3 - 4 pm
The Presbyterian Church
123 W Hill St., Wabash, IN 46992
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Celebrating God's Beauty
through the Arts
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First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange
Sunday, October 18, 2015
10 am - 2:30 pm
For More Information Contact
Rev. Ken Weaver
200 W. Michigan Street
LaGrange, IN 46761
260-710-2434 Weaverk2434@gmail.com
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Lord, we are thankful for your transforming grace. May our mission to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world help to plant the seeds of faith. May we entrust our lives to you as we accept in faith your invitation to the fullness of life.
Please hold those listed below in prayer...
- Rev. Bill Kleymann, Rochester, Community Presbyterian Church, who is recuperating well from back surgery at home and would love visits and calls.
- Those suffering in silence
- Presbytery leaders and all who volunteer their time serving the presbytery
We thank you Lord for First Presbyterian Church of Fowler, who has served their community since September 5, 1873 and continue to faithfully serve today.
We ask through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- October 13, 2002 - TE Marcia Mount Shoop, PA at Bethany Presbyterian Church Lafayette
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.
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Fall Assembly October 23 & 24 | | |
Click Here for Letter of Invitation from Synod Moderator Karen Hahn
 Synod encourages your support of the Yarn Mission ( http://theyarnmission.com) a group of women who meet together with their knitting in a public space and begin open conversations centered around action and change to eradicated racism, sexism, and other systems of oppression. Donations of knitting needles (medium to larger are better for learning), yarn (worsted weight to bulky is best, but any can be used) and books for basic techniques will be accepted during the Assembly Retreat or you can send to the office of Presbytery of Wabash Valley 5288 N Old US 31 Rochester, IN 46975 by October 20th and of course monetary donations always accepted. More Information
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Learn how to begin, train and sustain support teams in your congregation. This workshop is an informative and interactive program that demonstrates the necessary tools needed for a support team ministry in your faith community. Writer, speaker and retreat leader Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo will give you a better understanding of support teams, the steps to beginning teams in your congregation, how to provide training and support, how to set boundaries, expectations, and more.
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Central time)
Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Hobart
9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Eastern time)
Thursday, November 5, 2015 in Zionsville
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Plans are under way for the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) set for June 18-25, 2016, in Portland, Oregon. Check out the new assembly web site, featuring a video about the city and the places hope is flourishing there. |
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BOUNDARIES and ETHICS TRAINING
"A Time to Reflect on Ministry and Professional Boundaries"
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Monday, October 12, 2015
Community Presbyterian Church, 530 Jefferson St., Rochester
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Indianapolis Interchurch Center, 1100 West 42nd St., Indianapolis
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
This year Whitewater Valley and Wabash Valley Presbyteries are partnering to offer two identical one-day boundary training events. These events are identical and may be attended by pastoral leaders (Teaching Elders and Commissioned Ruling Elders) from either presbytery. Training materials, snacks and lunch will be provided. The event and lunch registration deadlines: October 5 for October 12 event and October 12 for October 19 event, by emailing gladys@ourpresbytery.org or calling the presbytery office - 574-223-5678. Teaching Elder Terri Thorn, Moderator Commission on Ministry
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, October 8
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
10 AM - Commission on Ministry
Monday, October 12
9:30 am - Boundaries Training - Community Presbyterian Church Rochester (map) Tuesday, October 13 10 am - Nominating Committee
Wednesday, October 14 12pm (CST) / 1 pm (EST) - Northwest Church Professionals Gathering - First Presbyterian Church Kouts (map)
Thursday, October 15 10 am - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting) Friday, October 1610 am - Geneva Center Transition Team Sunday, October 183 pm - Installation of Rev. David Lawrence - Trinity Presbyterian Church, West Lebanon (map)Monday, October 199:30 am - Boundaries Training - Indiana Interchurch Center- Synod of Lincoln Trails Office (map)Tuesday, October 2010 am - Council
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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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 photos 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.
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley & Geneva Center Contact InformationFinancial 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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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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