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The God of love and peace be with you. 2 Corinthians 13:11
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4
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November 25, 2015
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 God Calls
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Passage to Ponder... Ephesians 3:20-21 (NRSV)
Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
from the 2015 Monthly Bible Study of Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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Summary of November 23 Special Called Council Meeting
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by RE Jill Kitowski, Moderator & Member of The La Prte Presbyterian Church
Council's early Monday morning Go To Meeting was opened with prayer by Council Moderator, Jill Kitowski (RE, La Porte) at 8:00 CST. As this was the first meeting for inclusion of new Council members, introductions were made and Stated Clerk, Linda Long (RE, Valpo) assured the presence of a quorum. In 2016, we will revert to holding Presbytery and Assembly meetings in the churches of the presbytery. In January Council will meet at Rossville Presbyterian Church as a prelude to their hosting the February meeting of the Assembly. A full schedule of sites will be posted as final plans are made, and sessions vote to approve church usage.
A motion was made, seconded and passed that the Agreement for Gracious Dismissal between Calvary Presbyterian Church of Logansport and the Presbytery of Wabash Valley be accorded discussion and action by the Council. Judy Friend, (RE, Peru) Moderator of the Administrative Commission, presented a thorough summary of the 52 paragraphs of the agreement. Points of the terms were clarified by Former Moderator of the AC, David Smook (TE, HR). Discussion ensued on the absence of requested exhibits that are pivotal to the agreement. We were informed that the Session of Calvary Presbyterian voted to approve the agreement on November 22, 2015. Council amended the agreement with inclusion of the following:
"AC Calvary recommends this proposed settlement dated November 12th, 2015, to Council and to the Assembly for provisional approval. Final action and execution on behalf of the Council and Assembly shall rest on the judgement of the presbytery attorney and two officers of the presbytery that all exhibits are provided and satisfactorily completed."
The motion was passed unanimously, and we anticipate a called meeting of the Presbytery to approve the agreement. Projected date will be December 8, 2015.
Further Council business included discussion with members of the Search Committee for the Visioning/Connecting Leader Quincy Worthington (TE, Westminster, Munster), Moderator of Search Committee, and members Sarah Sanderson-Doughty (TE, Elkhart) and Sandy Carlson (RE, Michigan City.) The motion was made, seconded and passed that a ¾ time position for Envisioning/Connecting Leader be funded at $60,000 and that once in place (s)he will be part of the decision to establish a second position which will be funded at a lesser level and with an expectation of fewer hours.
The Move Team, under the leadership of Alan Griffin (TE, Goshen) reported visits to centrally located possible sites. They expect formal proposals will be received for consideration before a final decision is made.
Personnel Moderator, Sandy Carlson (RE, Michigan City) spoke of progress being made to post the position of Administrative Assistant.
Meeting was closed with prayer by Catherine Moran (TE, Schererville) at 11:05 am CST.
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Lord in heaven creator of all goodness and love, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in this time of giving thanks. Thank you for all the graces and blessings You have given us, spiritual and temporal: our faith and religious heritage, our food and shelter, our health, the loves we have for one another, our family and our friends. Dear God please grant us continued graces and blessings throughout the coming year. We ask this in the name of Jesus. We hold in prayer...
- Rev. Jack Hess, Honorably Retired, who is having laser treatment on both eyes this week due to optic nerve deterioration.
- Rev. David Detamore, Honorably Retired, wife Lois recovering from bronchitis so she can have cataract surgery on Dec 1st.
- Rev. Michael Montgomery, Frankfort Geetingsville, healing for a knee injury that will require more surgery in the future and for his wife Rev. Tamika Montgomery, Frankfort Geetingsville, as she cares for Michael and takes on more responsibilities at the church while he heals.
- Rev. Ron Elly, Earl Park PC, who is recovering in a rehabilitation facility from a recent illness.
- Rev. Bobbi Tobin, Honorably Retired, who is home bound and continuing treatment for neuropathy.
- Rev. Terri Thorn, Lebanon First, as she provides support to her father who had serious complications from a bladder cancer surgery.
We thank you Lord for Dayton Memorial Presbyterian Church who has faithfully served their community and you since 1834.
Amen.
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Save the Dates
2015 COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 8 - Geneva Center
2016 COUNCIL Tuesday, January 19 - Rossville PC
Tuesday, March 15 - La Porte PC
Tuesday, April 19 - TBA
Tuesday, June 21 - TBA
Tuesday, July 19 - TBA
Tuesday, August 16 - TBA
Tuesday, October 18 - TBA
Tuesday, December 6 - TBA
2015 ASSEMBLY
Special Called - Tuesday, December 8
2016 ASSEMBLY
Saturday, February 20 - Rossville PC
Tuesday, May 17 - TBA
Saturday, September 17 - TBA
Tuesday, November 15 - TBA
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Ministry Quick Links
PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY
UPDATED
Helping Indiana Congregations find and use resources
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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS
Community Concert
The Maxinkuckee Singers
Community Presbyterian Church
530 Jefferson St., Rochester
Thursday, December 3rd
7:30 pm
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- November 26, 1978 - Rev Ronald Green, 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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2016 Confirmation Retreat
Friday evening January 8 through Sunday noon January 10, 2016 at Geneva Center
The retreat can serve as an "all in one" confirmation event for your confirmands or as an anchor experience for a longer confirmation process. - Click here to check out the retreat schedule of events - Confirmation Retreat scholarships are available. Please contact Justin.
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February 29 - March 2, 2016
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Lilly Clergy Renewal Programs open for application
Grants available to strengthen Christian congregations through renewal and reflection 
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Lighting the Advent Wreath in the Tradition of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Many churches are used to lighting candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. This is written for that tradition, using scriptures for the day from the Revised Common Lectionary.
In places where the tradition is to use families to light the Advent wreath, it is advised that family be defined by Christ-as those groups seeking to follow the Lord-not just as biological family.
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Flora Presbyterian Church welcomes "de la Croix"
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Musical Group "de la Croix" stops in Flora during 2015 Tour
from Barbara Mayfield, Flora Presbyterian Church
The Fontaine family: Tim, Danielle, Dylan, Cyrus, and Sydney, are a Christian band with roots in the Midwest, but who currently call California home. Twenty-five years ago, Tim and Danielle belonged to the Flora Presbyterian Church when they were brand new to the faith. This fall, they returned as mature Christians renewing old friendships and making new ones. The band refers to themselves as "musicianaries" because they are both musicians and missionaries. They tour and record music with the intent to introduce people to Jesus and encourage them to live out His plan for their lives.
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De la Croix at Flora Presbyterian Church
(Photo provided by Barbara Mayfield)
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While in Flora, de la Croix ministered to the children who attend Oasis, our mid-week ministry, on Wednesday night, October 7th. The Fontaine's stated that the Oasis kids were their most enthusiastic audience EVER. On Sunday morning, October 11th they led worship for a joint service enjoyed by members of the Flora, Cutler and Delphi congregations. A carry-in meal after the service allowed for fellowship with the band and other Presbyterians.
Hosting de la Croix was easy, even for a small church like Flora. They bring all of the equipment they need, set it up, don't need a large stage, and don't charge a fee. They collect a free will offering and have CDs, T-shirts and other merchandise to sell. We encourage other churches in the area to consider hosting them when they tour again in this area. To check out their music, visit their website: http://www.de-la-croix.com.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Severe Weather Policy
The PWV office follows the Rochester Community School Corporation's weather delay and/or cancellation decision. Voice mail at the office will include the status of meetings scheduled. To confirm meeting status don't hesitate to call 574-223-5678 or 574-205-2086.
Wednesday, November 25
11 am - Presbytery Search Team (Conference Call)
Wednesday, November 25 & November 27th
THANKSGIVING - PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED 
Tuesday, December 1
10 am - Geneva Center Ministry Team (Conference Call)
Thursday, December 3
10 am - Commission on Ministry
3:30 pm - Presbytery Move Team (Go-To-Meeting)
CANCELLED - Commission on Preparation for Ministry
Tuesday, December 8
9 am - Geneva Center Transition Team & Council
10:30 am - Council
3 pm - Special Called Assembly
Thursday, December 10
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team
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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