Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4
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November 4, 2015
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 God Calls
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Passage to Ponder... Ephesians 3:14-15 (NRSV)
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name.
from the 2015 Monthly Bible Study of Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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For Such a Time as This.... The cycle of our assembly meeting dates has brought us to the time to gather together as God's people on November 17, 2015, at Wabash Presbyterian Church at 10:00 AM EST with registration beginning at 9:00 AM and new commissioner orientation at 9:45 AM.
Our worship will be led by Rev. Dr. Jeff Cover, out-going Moderator of Council. As has been tradition, the sermon will be delivered by the outgoing Moderator of Assembly. It has been a year since our last Assembly held outside of Geneva Center. Wabash Presbyterian Church and Rev. Jonathan Cornell have graciously extended the invitation to us for this assembly meeting. As one of the recommendations of the Joshua Journey 2 Task Force, we will be meeting at other churches throughout 2016, and, at this time, we will continue our present schedule of four assemblies annually.
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RE Jill Kitowski,
PWV Moderator
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At this assembly, we will hear from our Board of Pensions Regional Representative, Edward Thompson, as we celebrate those who have Honorably Retired. We hope that our HRs will be able to attend the special honorary luncheon.
This will also be a time to thank the many volunteers who will be completing their terms of commitment to the various committees and commissions. It has been a year of tense and anxious times as we have functioned without a General Presbyter. By God's grace we have been led by such dedicated individuals who have assumed more than the customary responsibilities of their stated positions. The Leadership Team is grateful beyond words for their passionate dedication. That is not to diminish the volunteer efforts of those who still have remaining time commitments into next year and beyond. Mindful of our past and yet looking forward to our future, we will be electing new people to positions both in leadership of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley and in leadership as commissioners to the 222nd General Assembly, meeting in Portland, Oregon, in June 2016.
Jill Kitowski, Moderator
Ruling Elder (The Presbyterian Church of La Porte)
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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God, we are so used to seeing ourselves as individuals with personal destinies. Remind us that we are made in your image, the image of community. Help us to love each other and be made one as you are one. Whisper your love to us and let us whisper your love to the world today. We hold in prayer...
- Rev. Ronald Elly, Earl Park Presbyterian Church, as he recovers in the hospital.
- Those who have suffered losses, who are recovering from surgery, and who are regaining their strength.
- Those suffering in silence.
- PWV Congregations as they serve each other, their communities and the world.
We thank you Lord for Dyer Presbyterian Church who has faithfully served their community since March15,1962.
In you loving and Holy name. Amen.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- November 5, 1961 - TE Kenneth Burris 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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Join the Conversation
Discuss the identity and purpose of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as part of a church-wide conversation initiated by the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly. "Please share your insights, wisdom, hopes and dreams for the PC(USA)," said Margaret Elliott, moderator of the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly. "Through careful listening and honest sharing we can create a church for this time and place." Talk individually or in groups using a discussion guide downloadable at pcusa.org/discussionguide. Hear how to walk through using the guide on information calls:
Wednesday, November 4, 3-4 p.m. (EST)
Monday, November 9, 8-9 p.m. (EST)
Use call in 800-231-0316, or (314) 696-0504 for international participants
Also share thoughts using an online form available until November 13 at pcusa.org/identity, and join Larissa Kwong Abazia, Vice Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014), in Twitter chats. She'll be @LarissaLKA using the hashtag #pcusaidentity on:
Thursday, November 12, 9-10 p.m. (EST)
GA Moderator issues companion call to the church
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Save the Dates
2015 COUNCIL
December 8
2015 ASSEMBLY
November 17
The Presbyterian Church of Wabash
Register By Clicking Here
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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS
175 YEAR CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 8, 2015
2:00 pm CONCERT
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First Presbyterian Church
128 E Main St., Lebanon, IN
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First Presbyterian Church
200 E Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN
175 YEAR CELEBRATION
Sunday, November 22
10:30 am Concert
11:00 am Worship
Meal following worship by reservation.
More Information
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Faith Presbyterian Church 1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo, IN
Located 100 yards south of Lincoln Road on Albright Road
This year we have pulled out all the stops to bring you a very special program, the Five Wishes. Five Wishes is America's most popular living will as it is written in everyday language and helps people express their wishes in areas that matter most - the personal and spiritual in addition to the medical and legal. It also helps you describe what good care means to you, whether you are seriously ill or not. It allows your caregiver to know exactly what you want. Companies as diverse as 3M, MTV, and the U.S. State Department have offered Five Wishes as an employee benefit. Five Wishes has been featured on the Today Show, NBC, CBS, and ABC-TV evening news programs, NPR, Time Magazine, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post and USA Today.
Join us for a continental breakfast at 8:30a.m. followed by the program which will conclude at 12:30p.m. The Five Wishes is an outreach of the Aging with Dignity non-profit agency founded by Jim Towey. Based on Mr. Towey's experience working with Mother Teresa, it has now been translated into 21 languages and implemented by more than 15,000 organizations. It helps you get THE CARE YOU WANT WHEN YOU NEED IT THE MOST. Most importantly, it recognizes our spiritual being and provides a format to share your desires with those who care about you.
This is a free program but we do require registration so we have a head count for refreshments. Please RSVP to Marilyn McMullen at 765-452-2991. We look forward to sharing this experience with you.
Sponsored by:
First Christian Church of Frankfort, IN
and Faith Presbyterian Church of Kokomo, IN
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2016 Next Church National Gathering
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First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
February 22-24, 2016
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Faith at the Crossroads
This NEXT Church National Gathering-timed at the beginning of Lent-will engage questions that invite us into the transformative power of reconciliation and inspire us by the stories of those witnesses who go before us. We will hear stories of reconciliation from Allan Boesak, liberation theologian and advocate for social justice in apartheid South Africa. Atlanta native, Bob Lupton will share experience to prevent charity from becoming toxic. Andrew Foster Connors, Bishop Doug Miles, and Glenna Huber of BUILD (Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development) will witness to the importance of community organizing in creating social change and reconciliation.
Learn more and register here!
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CONFIRMATION RETREAT
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A PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY EVENT
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A great way to support, supplement, or compliment your church's own confirmation program!
Friday January 8 beginning at 6:45 pm thru 1:00 pm Sunday, January 10, 2016
Geneva Center 5282 N Old US Hwy 31 Rochester, IN
Click Here to print Important Contact Information Form, Release Form and Confirmation Covenant to be completed and given to your leadership.
For more information about the retreat, please contact Rev. Dr. Justin Schlesinger-Devlin, at (765) 296-3199 or email pastorjustin@daytonpres.org or call Rev. Dave Comstock at (219) 838-3131 or email pastordaveip@gmail.com. |
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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Methods for discussing the identity and purpose of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
This season of discernment is a watershed moment in the history of our denomination and this inquiry, this opportunity to listen to one another and respond, will be valuable information when the church gathers as the 222nd General Assembly (2016) next June in Portland, Oregon.
This conversation starter provides options for groups to engage each other and the inquiry questions. You are encouraged to practice the methods described below and then use them as you discuss the inquiry questions. You may respond to the questions online individually or as a group. 
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, November 5
10 am - Commission on Ministry
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry
Friday, November 6
3 pm - PWV Move Team
Tuesday, November 10
10 am - Nominating Committee (Go-To-Meeting)
Wednesday, November 11 10 am - Geneva Center Transition Team 12 (CT) / 1 pm (ET) - Northwest Church Professionals Gathering - Valparaiso First Presbyterian Church (map) Thursday, November 12
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
12 pm - Wabash Valley Search Team
Tuesday, November 17
10 am - PWV Assembly - (Click Here to Register) Wabash Presbyterian Church (map)
12 pm - Retired Pastor's Luncheon - Wabash Presbyterian Church (map)
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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