Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PWV Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-12 & 1-5
Closed Friday
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March 23, 2016
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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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God Calls
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Alexis Puga, Madelyn Niewiadomski, Justice Beckman, Gabrielle Morgan, Kelley Koren
Crown Point First PC Confirmands
(photo complements of Rose Wood)
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Pray For Brussels Belgium
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we pray for the city of Brussels
and the people of Belgium.
Help and heal the wounded, receive the dying into your embrace, and comfort those who mourn.
Strengthen rescue and relief workers who protect and provide for others in the midst of crisis and chaos.
Give leaders the wisdom and determination to understand the causes of hatred and prevent it from gaining force.
Put an end to all violence and war, and restrain the impulse to use injustice to seek justice.
Continue to pour out your mercy upon the victims of violence in Bangladesh; Istanbul, Turkey; Peshawar, Pakistan; and all the places we forget or ignore.
Surround us all with your grace and bring peace to our weary world.
This we pray in Jesus' name.
Stated Clerk of the General Assembly
Heath Rada Moderator of the 221st General Assembly (2014)
Tony De La Rosa Interim Executive Director, Presbyterian Mission Agency
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A Meditation for Good Friday
On this darkest of days, we hold close this miracle of God with us. As darkness falls and all is lost, as our souls crumble and our hearts break, we are handed the memory of a Savior who leaned over into the void of the darkness and refused to give in to despair, says Amy Butler. Continue Reading
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Embracing strangers instead of shunning them will always be the most human response to tragedy.
Using hashtags like #IkWillHelpen ("I want to help") and #PorteOuverte ("open house"), the people of Brussels offered shelter to those with nowhere to stay.
After the attacks, people were left without housing and without a means to travel elsewhere. This is what makes the #IkWillHelpen and #OpenHouse hashtags such a necessary, loving response in the face of terror. Embracing strangers instead of shunning them will always be the most human response to tragedy. Read More
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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, 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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Commissioned to Validated Ministry to Serve Communion
Jill Kitowski (219) 325-0039 [email protected]
David Abbott (574) 234-2414
Carrie Munson (574) 721-5225
Michael Shurn (574) 946-3851 [email protected] |
Ministry Quick Links
PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Keep your people, in peace, O Lord. In our vanity we feel as if we hold a special place in your kingdom. And yet we, like sheep, have gone astray. Bring us to your green pastures, Great Shepherd, where we may again pasture, find rest, and be strengthened to go on in the ministries to which you guide us. Send your angels among the saints of Christ Presbyterian Church, Winfield. Visit, with strength, those facing special needs. May we praise the holiness that dwells among us, who is the Redeemer of all. Amen.
- From TE Stanley Kessler, Honorably Retired
We hold in prayer....
- Brussels...Belgium...The World...
- CRE Donna Enersen, Frankfort, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church as she continues to recover from hand surgery complications including two types of bone infection.
- TE Bill Kleyman, Rochester Community Presbyterian Church, as he recovers from hip surgery and TE Ruby Kleymann, Rossville Presbyterian Church, as she provides care and support to Bill.
- RE Jan Sandos, Nominating Committee Moderator, as she and the doctor continue to look for answers to recent medical concerns.
- TE Jonathan and Amy Cornell and family, The Wabash Presbyterian Church, who are recovering the hurts and wounds from an accident and the loss of the life of the teen in the other vehicle.
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RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
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Go Disciple Live 'Be The Light' Conference
Aug. 8-11
St. Pete Beach.
Learn more about our incredible lineup of featured speakers by clicking on plenary speakers tab at pcusa.org/bethelight.
Mike Breen helps thousands of churches and leaders develop a missional mindset.
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Inclining Ears, Binding Wounds
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A panel discussion on identifying and addressing racism in the Church
Friday, April 1 6:30- 8:30 pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Springfield 533 S Walnut St., Springfield, IL 62704
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2016 Summer Camp
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Geneva Center Inc. COURAGE in COMMUNITY
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MISSION GIVING AND STEWARDSHIP
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While growing up in the early sixties, I vividly remember the annual visit made by an elder, a deacon, and sometimes even the pastor waving a pledge card.
This may have worked then, but it is no longer as viable a strategy given the changing conditions in our congregations. Continue Reading |
Another chance to double your gift's impact
World Mission announces Matching Gift Challenge
Our spring match of $30,000 has been met, and we are grateful more Presbyterians have offered to match additional gifts up to $46,000. A gift of $50 today will be matched by another gift of $50 that helps to keep all our mission workers in the communities they serve. Learn More
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2016-17 Presbyterian Planning Calendar
an invaluable resource
Orders are being taken from the Presbytery office - $9.00 each
payable: Presbytery of Wabash Valley PO Box 225 Rochester, IN 46975
Please call 574-223-5678, e-mail [email protected], or forward payment for the desired number of copies. Orders may be picked up at the May 17 assembly unless specified to be mailed with invoice to include shipping.
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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.
Friday, March 25
Good Friday
Thursday, April 7
10 am - Commission on Ministry at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church - 5588 N SR 25 - Logansport, IN 46947 (map)
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church - 5588 N SR 25 - Logansport, IN 46947 (map)
Tuesday, April 12
10 am - Nominating Committee - Presbytery Office 707 Main St. Rochester, IN 46975 (map)
Sunday, April 17
3 pm - Installation of Rev. Jeff Cover at First Presbyterian Church 220 N Cullen St., Rensselaer 47978 (map)
Tuesday, April 19
10 am - Council - First Presbyterian Church 102 W Main St., Peru 46970 (map)
Saturday, April 23
10 - 4 - Boundaries and Ethics Training - Community Presbyterian Church 530 Jefferson St. Rochester, IN 46975 (map)
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 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 [email protected], due each Friday.
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Presbytery Office Updated Information
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Don't forget to update your records with our new mailing address.
Visit us at
707 Main St. Rochester
between 8-12 & 1-5 Monday - Thursday
Closed Friday
but our new mailing address is:
Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PO Box 225
Rochester, IN 46975
Not only do we have a new mailing address we also have a new
toll free fax number: 1-888-215-6219
Please do be in contact with Vicki at 574-223-5678 or email [email protected] if you find you have questions or need assistance.
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Officers, Consultant and Staff Contact Information
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