Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4
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February 24, 2016
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Chaple-of-the-Lakes Presbyterian Church Angola
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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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February 20 Assembly - A Plea to Connect with one another outside your local congregation to be the connectional church we as Presbyterians are meant to be!
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Last Saturday Rossville Presbyterian Church provided gracious and generous hospitality to 72 ruling and teaching elders and guests assembled as the Presbytery of Wabash Valley. A year ago the February Assembly was postponed for a month due to cold, snow and ice, but last weekend the weather was sunny and remarkably spring-like! Moderator David Smook led the Assembly through its Worshipful Work docket that focused on healing, reminding those gathered of God's work and presbytery mission lived in community with congregations.
- Welcomed three pastors new to Wabash Valley: Barbara Kenley, transitional associate at Central and Mark Mueller, pastor to be installed at First, Valparaiso and Toby Mueller, Director of Discipleship, Christian Education and Community Building at Valparaiso. Guest UCC pastor Jill Lowry was seated as a corresponding member.
- Elected leaders: Ericka Kilbourne (TE, Michigan City) New Ministry Development Team; Sarah Gengler (TE, Brookston), Committee on Representation; Steve Quinlan (TE, Peru), Commission on Ministry; Toby Mueller (TE, Valparaiso) Commission on Ministry; Lucy Rupe (TE, HR) Alternate Ordination Exam Reader; Mark Mueller (TE, Valparaiso), Commission on Preparation for Ministry
- After hearing the Word proclaimed and after examination, approved Candidate Marvin Dandurand for ordination into validated ministry as a chaplain.
- Jill Kitowski (RE, La Porte and Council Moderator) reviewed three-year covenant between Geneva Center, Inc. and Presbytery, affirming ongoing relationship and separate identities. Also heard update from Alan Griffin (TE, Goshen First) on office move to 707 Main St. in Rochester and greater reliance on technology. Jill and Sarah Sanderson-Doughty (TE, Elkhart) reported on progress toward collaborative model anticipated by Joshua Journey process and search for visioning and connecting leader.
- Received update on presbytery finances from Alan Griffin, noting this year we are covering the costs of decisions addressing new needs and new ways of working that will reduce costs in subsequent years; first six months of presbytery fiscal year reflects deficit of $37,000, even though operating costs are substantially below the previous year. Presbytery funded the final deficit of Geneva Center at $68,000 to support the new Geneva Center, Inc. as an independent charitable organization to host retreats, camping and conferences.
- Commissioned
ruling elder and seminary student Tim Reyna to half-time pastoral position with Christ, Winfield and shifting to half time at First, Portage where he is already commissioned.
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Moderator David Smook, CRE Tim Reyna, &
TE Catherine Moran, COM Moderator
Photo provided by Rev. Chuck Compton
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- Elected and affirmed students Tim Reyna as alternate Theological Seminary Advisory Delegate to 222nd GA from Dubuque, and Bill Rogers as alternate TSAD for McCormick Theological Seminary.
- Voted to concur with overture to 222nd GA proclaiming Affirmation of Creation as framework to enhance dialogue between the church and scientists, presented by Steve Braden (TE, HR) and Bert Veenendaal (RE, La Porte).
- Heard from Youth Triennium co-registrar Anna Parkinson (TE, at large) and were urged with testimonials to sponsor high school students to the gathering in July 19-23, 2016 on the campus of Purdue, and to volunteer as adult chaperons. Presbytery will contribute one-third the cost for each attendee from presbytery congregations.
- Received Eucharist and gave offerings of prayer, gifts of $381.25 for One Great Hour of Sharing, and personal dedication.
- Moderator Smook closed at 2:10 pm by urging each congregation to connect with another congregation, form a prayer alliance, and report in May about what happens next; then sent out the Assembly with prayer.
Next regularly scheduled Assembly will meet Tuesday, May 17, 2016, hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 102 W Main St, Peru, IN 46970-4238
summary provide by: RE Linda L. Long, Stated Clerk
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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
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
UPDATED
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Commissioned to Validated Ministry to
Serve Communion
Jill Kitowski (219) 325-0039 jill2536@comcast.net
David Abbott (574) 234-2414
Carrie Munson (574) 721-5225
Michael Shurn (574) 946-3851 judge66@pulaskicounty.in.gov
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- February 25, 2015 - CRE Charles Fortney, Lake Village Presbyterian Church
- February 27, 1994 - Rev. John Van Nuys, Crawfordsville, Wabash Avenue Presbyterian Church
- March 2, 1986 - Rev. David Wood, Crown Point, First 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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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Gracious Lord, keep us mindful of Your covenant with us, sealed in the body and blood of Jesus Christ! When we feel like we are few in numbers, of little account, and lost and wandering in the wilderness of this world, when we feel oppressed or lonely-yes, remind us that you protect your own. Lift us up and bless us to do the work which you have purposed! We ask for your favor to continue to bless the congregation of Angola, Chapel-of-the-Lakes Presbyterian Church.
- From TE Louis Sandos, Honorably Retired
We hold in prayer....
- TE Sue Babovec, Chaplain at Peabody Retirement Community, as she faces hip surgery tomorrow.
- CRE Donna Enersen, Frankfort, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church as she recovers from complications of a recent hand surgery
- Geneva Center, INC board and the staff as they move forward
- Those who suffer in silence...
In your name we pray. Amen.
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RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
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Indiana's Taylor University is home to a project called Scripture Engagement. This method of studying scripture is meant to engage your whole self. Led by Taylor's Phil Collins, this interaction with Scripture appeals to your mind, but it also appeals to your heart and soul... Click here to read this blog by Center President Tim Shapiro.
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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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Trading membership for discipleship helping churches, Christians -
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Young people especially are not inspired by being members of churches - or of any institutions, experts say. So it's in the best interests of congregations to redefine themselves as places from where disciples go to serve the world. - Continue Reading
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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 Administrative Assistant 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, check
http://www.ourpresbytery.org/calendar.htm for the status of scheduled meetings
and please don't hesitate to call 574-223-5678 or 574-205-2086.
Thursday, February 25
CANCELLED - Transitional Pastor Gathering at Presbytery Office 707 Main St. Rochester
Thursday, March 3
10 am - Commission on Ministry at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church - 5588 N SR 25 - Logansport, IN 46947
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church - 5588 N SR 25 - Logansport, IN 46947 (map)
Tuesday, March 8
10 am - Nominating Committee - Go-To-Meeting
Thursday, March 10
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team - Go-To-Meeting
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 Office Has Moved!
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Visit us at
707 Main St. Rochester
but our new mailing address is:
Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PO Box 225
Rochester, IN 46975
If you send us a newsletter or your Basic Mission Pledge Forms don't forget to update your mailing list.
Not only do we have a new mailing address we also have a new toll free fax number:
1-888-215-6219
We still have some work to do and would welcome your help.
- continue to put away supplies
- hang a big cabinet (could take two strong persons)
- hook-up the LCD screen in conference room
- hang a sign on the outside of the concrete block building
- misc. organizing, answering phones, etc.
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Contact Information
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