Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4
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January 13, 2016
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God Calls
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How Can We Extend Our Branches Together?
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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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Rev. David Lawrence, Trinity Presbyterian West Lebanon
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January and the New Year is a traditional time to do an appraisal. The same holds true for our presbytery and constituent churches, especially following a year filled with significant decisions. One of the actions taken by the presbytery this year was to adopt the above mission statement, which can serve as a tool for appraising and looking ahead.
As the Council wrapped up 2015, it occurred to us that the mission can be better highlighted in the larger presbytery. To that end, we would like to ask teaching elders and moderators of sessions to take a little time in the next few months to discuss the mission statement.
- How do you hear this statement?
- What does this mean to your session, to the worshiping community you serve?
From that discussion please consider how the presbytery can come along side and help you extend your branches.
By June we (council) would like to have concrete programs and plans built on the mission statement, but we need your participation. As you discuss and discern, please share those conclusions with either [email protected] at the presbytery office or me, David Lawrence at [email protected]. Together we are the presbytery and through that unity we become a more effective instrument for God.
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HAVE YOU HEARD?
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There are some changes going on at Presbytery of Wabash Valley and we want you to be a part of them!
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WANTED: IDEAS FOR A PRESBYTERY LOGO
Inspired by the Revelation 22:1-2 scripture:
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations (ethnoi).
And reflective on our Presbytery Mission Study Statement:
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.
We are asking for ideas for a logo, a symbol of who we are and the new way God is leading us.
We know there are many creative, inspired people in our Presbytery who may want to submit a sketch or idea which represents who we are as the people of God.
An anonymous donor will give $100 to the chosen graphic designer.
The other change we would like you to help with is renaming the weekly eNews "God Call". No prize is being offered for this but we know there are many of you with some great ideas. We would like to hear them.
Just, send your idea or design to [email protected] between now and April 1, 2016. After April 1st we will post each suggestion online for your votes. May the best person win.
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2016 PER CAPITA
$39.38 total
General Assembly - $7.12 Synod of Lincoln Trails - $3.81 Presbytery of Wabash Valley - $28.45
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Save the Dates
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
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
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Congregational Community Events
Community Concert Wanda Carter Down-Home Gospel with a Comedy Twist Sunday, January 17 @ 4 pm (EST) Community PC 530 Jefferson St Rochester, IN 46975
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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God of life, we cry out to you. May we hear your voice, and may we hear the voices of those around us. May God's Spirit guide us to open our hearts wide to the grace of God surrounding us in the midst of our daily life. We hold in prayer...
- All of those who suffer in silence.
- Our Presbytery as we find new ways as we serve
We give you thanks and praise to you Lord for Chesterton, St. John's United Church who has faithfully served their community and you since 1972.
In your name we pray. Amen.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- January 18, 1981 - Rev. Heidi Vardeman, Minister Member at Large
- January 18, 1970 - Rev. Ben Whitfield, 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 [email protected].
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PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY CHURCH MEMBERS SEND US YOUR STORIES
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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 [email protected], due each Friday.
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Commissioned Ruling Elder Training
UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
offering nine online courses for CLP/CRE lay ministry program, scheduled from February 1 - May 13.
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Retirement: What Can Be So Hard About Not Working? You'd Be Surprised!
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Reach Seekers and Believers - Through Writing
| | Beyond Walls: Spiritual Writing at Kenyon
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You feel confident in writing to those you know in your church or synagogue. Yet clergy of all faiths tell us that there's another conversation that matters, outside their institution's walls, among those who aren't there for services, but are reading, thinking, and caring about living a moral and spiritual life. This is your chance to learn the best ways to join the conversation. Take your seat at this remarkable seminar week of writing, inspiration, and spiritual refreshment, led by world-class practitioners on one of the nation's most beautiful college campuses Kenyon College, Gambier, OH. Register today to join us July 10-16, 2016.
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DON'T HAVE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP BUT WANT TO PROVIDE COMMUNION FOR YOUR MEMBERS?
Just a reminder that the Presbytery Assembly commissioned four trained and experienced ruling elders to serve communion at the request of Session for small congregations without pastoral leadership who cannot find a teaching elder to serve them on a Sunday morning. They are:
COM has corrected its November minutes and report to Assembly to require reimbursement of mileage by congregations for all travel to congregations by ruling elders commissioned to special pastoral service with minimum compensation of $100 for leading worship and preaching, and $50 for just presiding at the communion table.
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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, January 1410 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting) Monday, January 18Presidents Day - Presbytery Office Closed Tuesday, January 1910 am - Council @ Rossville PC 5434 W. State Rd 26 Rossville, IN 46065 (map)Wednesday, January 2010 am - Nominating Committee Thursday, January 2110 am - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting) 3:30 pm - PWV Move Team (Go-To-Meeting) Friday, January 2910 am - PWV/GCI Lease 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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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Contact InformationFinancial Consultant ~RE Eric Herzog ~ 574-223-5678 ext 105
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