Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4
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February 10, 2016
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Rossville Presbyterian Church
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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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Presbytery Office Closed
Thursday 11, Friday 12 & Monday 15!
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Be aware that the Presbytery Office will be closed Thursday, February 11 - Monday, February 15th to complete the move. If you don't get a response from the office keep in mind phones and internet service will be down for a little while. You may want to hold your emails during this time. The expectation is to be up and running late on Thursday but we don't want you to be frustrated if you can't reach us during this time. You are welcome to call Vicki at 574-205-2086 or any of the other staff and officers at the numbers listed below during this time.
Visit us... at 707 Main St. Rochester but our new mailing address is:
Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PO Box 225
Rochester, IN 46975
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Contact Information
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The Assembly of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley having directed Geneva Center to follow the trend, and the recommendation of the Presbyterian Camp & Conference Center Association (PCCCA) to create a separate entity with a separate board of directors, the new Geneva Center, Inc. (GCI) began operating on January 1, 2016. {25+% of existing Presbyterian camps & conference centers have become separate legal entities [all 501(c)(3)'s] and Geneva Center, Inc. is part of that trend.}
The new board of directors charged with managing Geneva Center as a Christian retreat, camp and conference center that continues the 51 year ministry & mission so many thousands of children and adults in NW Indiana have enjoyed since 1965 is: Jim Hubbard, RE Valparaiso, President; Rev. Kathleen O'Connell, Vice-President, Ft. Wayne; Mary Rasp, Secretary, RE Elkhart; Dave Fincher, Treasurer, RE Rochester; Carrie Munson, RE Deer Creek; Rev. John Ritchie, Huntington; Pam Camren, RE South Bend; Kim John Karlen, RE Westminster-Munster. The new board will manage Geneva Center like a Christian business, one that can be self-sustaining, and will respect the history & heritage of this wonderful place.
Key update information:
- The new Board has met three times, Dec. 16, Jan 21, Feb 2, and is getting organized to increase the usage at Geneva Center, market the many wonderful features of this woodland retreat, camp & conference center, and promote Geneva Center to new and old clients alike. The board is energized to succeed.
- Fundraising Update: To date, 87 donations totaling $36,807.50 have been received from 82 individuals and five (5) churches. Thank you to all who are helping Geneva Center, Inc. get started.
- The goal for start-up funding has not been reached and Cash Flow will be very important in the next few months as it is with all start-up businesses. It is never too late to help Geneva Center.
- Bylaws for GCI were approved and committee structure put in place that includes: Marketing, Finance, Facilities, Personnel, and Program Committees.
- Establishment of an accounting system and new internet service is complete.
- Insurance coverage has been secured working with Presbytery.
- We had a heating unit failure (surprise!) that was replaced in late January. $$$ Ouch!
- Covenant Agreement as to how we will continue to interact with Presbytery has been completed and we appreciate the continuing support we are getting from Council.
- Lease Agreement with PWV for the use of the property & facilities is nearly finalized.
- Presbytery staff will complete the move to new offices in Rochester, IN. at the end of the week.
- Summer Camp dates have been set: June 12 through July 9 (see below) and every church is invited to begin to schedule their attendees.
- Now is the time to schedule your 2016 church retreats, meetings, and events at Geneva Center....come and experience our hospitality....we are waiting to serve you.
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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, March 15 - La Porte PC
Tuesday, April 19 - Peru, 1st PC
Tuesday, June 21 - Rochester, CPC
Tuesday, July 19 - Brookston, Federated
Tuesday, August 16 - Geneva Center
Tuesday, October 18 - Peabody
Tuesday, December 6 - TBA
2016 ASSEMBLY
Saturday, February 20 - Rossville PC
Tuesday, May 17 - Peru, 1st PC
Saturday, September 17 - Geneva Center
Tuesday, November 15 - Peabody
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Ministry Quick Links
PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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O Lord, we remember! Dust to dust and ashes to ashes! May we step into a new season of Lent with
humility, and with wonder at the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus the Christ. We pray for the gospel to be proclaimed anew from each church of Wabash Valley Presbytery. We lift to you, with thanks, the ministry of Rossville Presbyterian Church. Bless the plans that they are making to host the Presbytery Assembly on Saturday, February 20th. - From TE Louis Sandos, Honorably Retired
We hold in prayer....
- Rev. George Frye, Honorably Retired, who is being treat at Elkhart General Hospital for multiple Myeloma
- Rev. Louis and Jan Sandos as they travel to Dallas, Texas tomorrow, February 11th
- Those who suffer in silence...
- Our Presbytery as we find new ways to serve together
- Geneva Center, INC and their new board
In your Holy name we pray. Amen.
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Transitional Ministry Education (Interim Pastor Training)
The Synods of Lincoln Trails and Mid-America (MALT) have joined together to provide interim training every spring and fall to pastors nationwide. Transitional Ministry Education is intended for those presently engaged in interim ministry and those inquiring about this ministry. Committee on Ministry members and presbytery staff persons with responsibility for congregations in transition will also find the training helpful.
Scheduled interim pastor training's:
May 2-6, 2016 in Saint Louis, MO October 31 - November 4, 2016 in Saint Louis, MO Registration Deadline for May 2-6 Event: March 29, 2016 |
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Summer Camp at
Geneva Center Inc. 2016  Courage in Community
Sunday, June 12-Friday, June 17
Ignition (Grades 4-6) Jr Hi Classic (Grades 6-8) Sr Hi Adventure (Grades 9-12) Sunday, June 19-Friday, June 24 Jr Hi Adventure (Grades 6-8) Sr Hi Classic (Grades 9-12) Tuesday, July 5-Saturday, July 9 You and Me (Ages 5 and up) Seekers (Grades 3-5) CIT (Counselor In Training) (Grades 12-College Freshman) Wednesday, July 6-Friday, July 8 First Timers (Grades 1-3) |
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Wanted: Partner(s) to Resettle a Syrian Family
Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church in Crawfordsville is investigating the possibility of resettling a Syrian refugee family. If your congregation, organization, family, or just you would be interested in collaborating on this, please contact Robin Pebworth (765-362-3882, pebwortr@sbcglobal.net). Thanks.
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DON'T HAVE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP?
NEED SOMEONE TO SERVE COMMUNION?
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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 One simple thing!
One simple thing you can do to be a good steward for God of the earth is to let your dishes air dry. Most dishwashers give you the drying options of heat or air. Once done, simply cracking open your dishwasher door a couple of inches and allowing dishes to naturally air dry will save resources - and money.
Small steps add up to big changes. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink. God made the earth and proclaimed it good. Take steps to act with God to preserve and further bless that goodness.
Suggestion from the Indiana West Central Solid Waste District
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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 vicki@ourpresbytery.org, due each Friday.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Severe Weather Policy
Please contact the moderator of the team or committee you serve or check
http://www.ourpresbytery.org/calendar.htm for the status of scheduled meetings
or don't hesitate to call 574-223-5678 or 574-205-2086.
Thursday, February 11
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED TO TRANSITION TO 707 MAIN ST ROCHESTER
Friday, February 12
PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED TO TRANSITION TO 707 MAIN ST ROCHESTER
Monday, February 15
PRESIDENTS' DAY - PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED
Thursday, February 18
CANCELLED - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting)
Saturday, February 20
10 am - Presbytery Assembly at Rossville Presbyterian Church - 5434 W State Rd 26 - Rossville, IN 46065 (map)
Thursday, February 25
10 am - Transitional Pastor Gathering AT Presbytery Office 707 Main St. Rochester
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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