Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4
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December 2, 2015
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2016 PER CAPITA
$39.38 total
General Assembly - $7.12 Syond of Lincoln Trails - $3.81 Presbytery of Wabash Valley - $28.46
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Passage to Ponder... Psalm 8:1-2 (CEB)
1 LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth! You made your glory
higher than heaven! 2 From the mouths of nursing babies you have laid a strong foundation because of your foes, in order to stop vengeful enemies.
from the 2015 Monthly Bible Study of Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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A learning resource for Christian leaders and their institutions from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity
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Advent and the grace of delayed gratification
In our world of instant delivery and fast passes, the countercultural season of Advent offers no shortcuts. Instead, we must walk slowly alongside the expectant couple, beholding the ordinary and turning our hearts to the Holy Spirit, writes Christopher Edmonston, Senior pastor, White Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, N.C.
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United Methodist Reporter: Here's a 10-point checklist, with a bonus 11th point, to help you know if you are truly ready for young people. Or just wish you were. Continue Reading...
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
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Italian churches work to create a safe and legal path for refugees
PC(USA) partner seeks just and humane treatment of those fleeing unrest PALERMO, ITALY Our world is facing the largest migration crisis since World War II and the migration route across the Mediterranean Sea from Africa and the Middle East
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Refugee children whose parents hope to bring them to Italy in the Humanitarian Corridors program. _Photo provided
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to Europe is the most deadly route, claiming the lives of over 3,000 people in 2015 and more than 30,000 lives in the past 30 years. According to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees over 720,000 people have successfully made the journey to Europe in 2015, but they have done so mainly through dangerous and exploitative means. Most have fled their countries due to war, violence, persecution, political instability, famine, deadly diseases and scarcity of resources. Though many know the trek may be fatal, the hope of life free from these atrocities motivates them to take risks that-to observers-seem incomprehensible.
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Lord, it was not enough for you to care for the poor. You chose to become one of them by descending as you did. Keep us free from fear and selfish preoccupations that we may walk as you walked among the poor, sick, and dying in body and spirit. - From Common Prayer We hold in prayer...
- Rev. Jack Hess, Honorably Retired, who is recovering from laser treatment on both eyes due to optic nerve deterioration.
- 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.
We thank you Lord for Cutler United Presbyterian Church who has faithfully served their community and you since 1835.
Amen.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- December 8, 1991 - Rev. John Lersch, Ligonier 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 vicki@ourpresbytery.org.
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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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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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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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2016 Confirmation Retreat
Friday evening January 8 through Sunday noon January 10, 2016 at Geneva Center
Registration Deadline Monday, December 21st
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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featuring Frank Summerville
December 10 at 2:30 p.m. EST
As hearts and minds turn to holiday parties, church leaders' thoughts will turn to year-end giving. Understanding the laws and reporting requirements for contributions are a critical task of church finance.
- Learn about a new proposed regulation (REG-138344-13) regarding a new voluntary IRS form that churches may file to confirm contributions.
- Verify your compliance with reporting requirements and appropriate timing.
- Give the proper response to those postdated checks.
- Learn how online giving is affected by timing.
- Review non-cash contribution reporting.
- Hear the latest on year-end stock and IRA gifts.
- Consider whether BITCOIN might be in your contribution future.
- Ask your specific questions about all things contributions.
Uncertainty about reporting requirements is enough to spoil a good punch bowl of eggnog... but clear understanding can bring added holiday joy.
Learn more and register
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d365
This devotional experience is written especially for students and seeks to provide reflections on themes that impact our faith journey. We hope that d365 will create a quiet space in your life for meditation and prayer. Click to continue reading today's devotion
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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.
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
Thursday, December 17
10 am - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting)
Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January 1
Presbytery Office Closed for Christmas and New Year Holidays
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 ~RE 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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