Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4
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October 14, 2015
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 God Calls
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Passage to Ponder... Ezekiel 3:1-3 (NRSV)
He said to me, "O mortal, eat what is offered to you; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel." So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat. He said to me, "Mortal, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it." Then I ate it; and in my mouth it was as sweet as honey.
from the 2015 Monthly Bible Study of Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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One Church, Many Voices Playing beyond the boundaries in hopes of finding God and inspiration
October 14, 2015 by Adam Walker Cleaveland
The calling(s) of multipotentialites
We have not one, but many, vocations in this life.
by Adam Walker Cleaveland "So, what is your calling?"
As well-intentioned as that common question is, it does a disservice to many people, I think.
If I were to suggest a small grammatical edit to the question itself, I might change it to: "So, what are your callings?"
In her TEDxBend talk, " Why some of us don't have one true calling," writer and artist Emilie Wapnick talks about people whom she calls "multipotentialites." These are people who have varied interests and will probably not settle down to one job and make a career of it.
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PC(USA) mission personnel and partners raise alarm regarding crisis in Malawi
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A group of Presbyterian Church officials recently returned from a trip to Malawi where they saw flood and drought ravaged communities and met people impacted by the crisis. Debbie Braaksma, area coordinator for Africa in World Mission, spoke with Presbyterian News Service about her visit and how people are being affected by the conditions.
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The Presbytery of Wabash Valley
and
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Invite you to the Installation Service
of
TE David Lawrence
Sunday, October 18, 2015
3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Trinity Presbyterian Church
3rd & Clinton St.
West Lebanon, IN 47991
(MAP)
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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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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS
Celebrating God's Beauty
through the Arts
at
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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Concert
Fascinating Rhythm
Swing & Jazz Standards
Community Presbyterian Church of Rochester
Sunday, October 18 at 4 pm
Click for Information
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Give us grace, O God, to dare to do the deed which we well know cries to be done. Let us not hesitate because of ease, or the words of [other's] mouths, or our own lives. Mighty causes are calling us - the freedom of women, the training of children, the putting down of hate and murder and poverty - all these and more. But they call with voices that mean work and sacrifice and death. Mercifully grant us, O God, the spirit of Esther, that we say: I will go unto the King, and if I perish, I perish.
from W.E.B. Du Bois
Please hold those listed below in prayer...
- Rev. Ellis Gasser, Honorably Retired, for continued recovery while in rehab at Four Winds Manor, 303 S Jefferson ST #D72, Verona, WI. 53583
- Rev. Harry Roselle Jr, Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, whose father Harry Roselle Sr., is suffering from medical concerns.
- Rev. Bill Kleymann, Rochester, Community Presbyterian Church, who is recuperating at home from back surgery and would love visits and calls.
- Those suffering in silence.
- Presbytery leaders and all who volunteer their time serving the congregations throughout the presbytery.
We thank you Lord for Flora Presbyterian Church, who has faithfully served their community since May 28, 1906 and continue to faithfully serve today.
In your Holy name. Amen.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- October 15, 2012 - TE Neil Arner, Faculty at Notre Dame University
- October 15, 2000 - TE Christina Starace Williams, Minister Member at Large
- October 16, 1991 - TE John Gilbert, Honorably Retired
- October 16, 1991 - TE Sally Gilbert, Honorably Retired
- October 21, 1979 - TE Lucy Rupe, 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.
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Co-directors of 2016 Mosaic of Peace conference reflect on previous Israel/Palestine trip
Applications due this month, but will be accepted as long as space remains available.
Registration is open for Mosaic of Peace 2016, which is made possible by gifts to the Peace and Global Witness Offering. For more information, including a proposed schedule and application, visit www.presbyterianmission.org/mosaicofpeace or call the conference registrar at 502-569-8820. Applications will be accepted after the October deadline as space is available.
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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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Advent will be upon us soon, so it's not too early to get your Advent devotional resources lined up for worship. This year the Peacemaking Program offers a special Advent devotional book which focuses on the Belhar Confession, whose themes include unity, reconciliation and justice.
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ORGANIST/PIANIST NEEDED
Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church of Frankfort is looking for a Sunday morning organist/pianist. Please call CRE Donna Enersen at 765-742-2090.
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RURAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEEKING PART-TIME PASTOR
Bethlehem/Logansport is seeking a Part-time Pastor. If interested or for more information, please contact Patricia Reef at 574-889-2156 or send PIF to:
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Attn: Patricia Reef
5588 N SR 25
Logansport, IN 46947-9154
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BOUNDARIES and ETHICS TRAINING
"A Time to Reflect on Ministry and Professional Boundaries"
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The second and last opportunity to attend for 2015 is
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 have partnered to offer two identical one-day boundary training events. The first of the two was Monday with 48 participants attending in Rochester. The second identical event will be held this coming Monday, October 19th 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 deadline was October 12 for October 19 event, please contact Gladys at gladys@ourpresbytery.org or call the presbytery office - 574-223-5678 if you would like to attend the Indianapolis training.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Wednesday, October 14 12pm (CST) / 1 pm (EST) - Northwest Church Professionals Gathering - First Presbyterian Church Kouts (map)
Thursday, October 15
CANCELED - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting)
10 am - Wabash Valley Search Team 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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