Presbytery of Wabash Valley
707 Main St. - PO Box 225 Rochester, IN 46975
Phone: 574-223-5678 Fax: 1-888-215-6219
PWV Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 8-12 & 1-5
Closed Friday
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May 18, 2016
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August 27, 2016
Geneva Center
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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."
-The Mission Statement of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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May 17th a Day To Celebrate In the Life of Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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Assembly Summary
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by RE Linda L. Long, Stated Clerk
This week's Presbytery Assembly, generously hosted by First Presbyterian Church in Peru, IN, is a pivotal day to celebrate on our journey toward transformation of Wabash Valley and its mission with worshipping communities:
- Presbytery's Search Team introduced Rev. Jennifer Burns Lewis to the people gathered.
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Rev. Jennifer Burns Lewis
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Jennifer was elected as Visioning & Connecting Leader for the next three years, accepted as minister member, and together in community we shared the Lord's Supper. She begins her work with Presbytery on August 1, after wrapping up her leadership roles in Chicago Presbytery, Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, and 222nd General Assembly. - Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller, (Valparaiso) preached on Genesis and 1st Peter texts, challenging us to recognize and live out mission as the purpose of the church and our lives as Presbyterian Christians. Rev. Dr. Marcia Mount Shoop, (Lafayette Bethany) led the Assembly in small group conversations for an hour using Mutual Invitation to talk about and generate possibilities for shared mission to witness, meet needs ranging from local communities to Syria, Africa, regions suffering natural disasters, and beyond.
- Julia Thorn, Lebanon First PC, was commissioned as a Young Adult Volunteer to ecumenical ministry in Chinook, Montana, and Sarah Sanderson-Doughty, (TE, Elkhart First) Sandy Carlson, (RE, Michigan City First) Mike Munson, (RE, Deer Creek) and Sarah Bishop, (TE, South Bend First) were commissioned to serve in 222nd General Assembly in Portland, Oregon.
- Assembly conducted its work in midst of worship as a response to the Word, singing and praying throughout the day:
- Examined and approved Michael Lyle (Tampa Bay Presbytery Candidate) for ordination and installation to call to Rossville Presbyterian Church.
- Elected Rick Ryan, (CRE, Lafayette Elston) as 2017 Vice Moderator of Presbytery.
- Elected Chuck Compton (TE, Honorably Retired) as CPM moderator, and RE Rick Comingore, (TE, Rensselaer) and Maria Rutland (TE, Salem Center) to join CPM; Steve Quinlan (TE, Peru) as vice moderator of COM; and Kathy Staddon (RE, Rensselaer) and Terry McBride (TE, validated ministries) to Committee on Representation.
- Charged a team with authority of commission to work with First Presbyterian Church, Crown Point: Rick Ryan, (CRE, Lafayette Elston) Hank Cox, (RE, Winfield Christ) Mark Mueller, (TE, Valparaiso) Quincy Worthington, (TE, Munster Westminster) and Jill Kitowski (RE, La Porte).
- Voted to approve the settlement agreement that dismisses litigation brought by Church of the Good Shepherd, Winona Lake, settles claims, and dismisses that congregation to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
- Collected $893.00 for the Pentecost Offering.
- Extended voting for Logo contest Click here to vote.
- Anticipate two day-long workshops for congregations:
- "From Maintenance to Mission" led by Rev. Dennis Bickers on August 27, 2016, at Geneva Center, 5282 N Old US Hwy 31 in Rochester
- "Facilitating Healthy Pastor-Congregation Relations" led by Rev. Richard Blackburn, Lombard Peace Center, on September 10, 2016, hosted by First Presbyterian Church, Valparaiso, with facilitators and live streaming to satellites at Bethany, Lafayette, First, Elkhart, and one other site yet to be determined.
Next Presbytery Assembly will be Saturday, September 17, 2016, at 10 am EDT at Geneva Retreat, Camp & Conference Center in Rochester, IN
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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
CANCELLED-Tuesday, June 21
Tuesday, July 19 -
Brookston, Federated
Tuesday, August 16 -
Geneva Center
Thursday & Friday, October 6-7
Council Retreat - Geneva Center
Tuesday, December 6 - Rochester, CPC
2016 ASSEMBLY
Saturday, September 17 -
Geneva Center
Tuesday, November 15 - Peabody
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Commissioned to Validated Ministry Available 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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Ministry Quick Links
PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY
 Grants & InitiativesThrough the Center's innovative grants programs, they help provide congregations with the financial ability to tap into the resources they help them find.
 
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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O God of Continuous Surprises, on this week following Pentecost, help us to not just exegete your words of Scripture, but dare to open ourselves your promise for us to be just like those first disciples: surprised by your Holy Spirit of new life, suddenly burning in us and around us, transforming us more and more into our True Selves. Is this journey 'decently and in order?' - no, not at all! We are Presbyterians but 'we are more!' - we are Yours! Pour it out, Lord! Pour it out! Life is truly ever-changing (reformed and ever reforming) by your grace and by your Spirit! For glimpses of heaven on earth and in ourselves, and for the healing of your world, come Holy Spirit... come!
- From TE Marcia Smith-Wood, Spiritual Director
Please pray for....
- Rev. Phil Smith, Honorably Retired, as he provides support to his sister Kathie Zaremba who has terminal cancer
- RE Ron Miller, from Dayton Memorial who served on Presbytery Nominating Committee many years, who has cancer.
- Rev. Ron Elly, Honorably Retired, who is recovering at The Springs at Lafayette, 2402 South Street, RM 203, Lafayette, IN 47904.
- Rev. Ellis Gasser, Honorably Retired, who struggles with on going medical concerns.
- First Presbyterian Church, Valparaiso as they continue to serve faithfully.
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- May 21, 1972 - Rev. Carol McDonald, Honorably Retired
- May 22, 2012 - CRE Jeff Brown, Kokomo, Faith 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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The Presbytery of Wabash Valley
and
First Presbyterian Church
401 Lincolnway East
Mishawaka, IN 46546
invite you to attend
the Installation Service
of
The Rev. Travis Winckler
on Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
All ministers are invited to vest and wear red stoles.
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RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
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Michigan City First Presbyterian to Host Fundraiser
in partnership with
The Concerned Citizens for Syrian Refugees
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The Concerned Citizens for Syrian Refugees (CCSR) is sponsoring a fundraising dinner in Michigan City for the aid of these refugees, 5:00 to 8:00 pm (CST), May 21, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church of Michigan City. All food and labor have been donated, meaning 100% of all ticket sales ($50 ea) and donations will go to Zakat Foundation's Relief for Syrian Refugees www.zakat.org and is 100% tax deductible. Come join us!
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The Church Leadership Connection (CLC) a ministry of the Office of the General Assembly will host one Face to Face Event this year at the 222nd General Assembly, Portland, Oregon, June 17-21, 2016.
Face to Face will include PNC training, a mid council panel discussion, call seeker's training, networking opportunities, vocational coaching, one-on-one PIF reviews, and other educational opportunities for call seeker's and calling organizations. All search committees for installed and temporary positions with an active MIF or approved job description are encouraged to attend. Registration deadline is May 27, 2016.
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Going to Portland for GA 222?
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Join Ruling Elders for a luncheon Wednesday, June 22, 2016, 12pm-1:30pm in the Oregon Convention Center, with a distinguished and diverse panel of ruling elders on Exploring Spiritual Leadership in Work and World. You can still get a ticket ($30) for a limited time.
Already registered? You can add the event to your registration-simply call GA Meeting Service at 888.728.7228 x2417 and let them know you'd like to add the event to your registration (and have your form of payment ready).
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What has Heath Rada, moderator of the 221st General Assembly, heard?
The Presbyterian Outlook is offering this webinar at no charge so that as many Presbyterians as possible may participate in this time of discernment in the life of the PC(USA).
Heath Rada will present for 45 minutes and then there will be 45 minutes for questions and answers. All are welcome. Commissioners and delegates to the 222nd GA are encouraged to attend.
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Regarding ruling elders: ruling elders and pastoral care
"... Pastoral care is not simply the domain of the pastor; it is our congregational commitment to one another." Continue Reading
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SAVE THE DATE
WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION
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- August 27, 2016 - "From Maintenance to Mission" - Leadership Rev. Dennis Bickers
- September 10, 2016 - Healthy Relations with Pastors and Congregations - Leadership Richard Blackburn at First Presbyterian Church Valparaiso and other locations to be announced.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, May 19
CANCELLED - Commission on Ministry (Go-To-Meeting)
Sunday, May 22
3 pm - Rev. Travis Winckler Installation at First Presbyterian Church Mishawaka (map)
Monday, May 23 - Thursday, May 26
PWV Office will have limited coverage due to vacation. Please leave message so we can respond to your needs.
Monday, May 30
Presbytery Office Closed for Memorial Day
Thursday, June 2
10 am - Commission on Ministry - Logansport Bethlehem PC(map)
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry - Logansport Bethlehem PC (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 vicki@ourpresbytery.org, due each Friday.
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Officers, Consultant and Staff Contact Information
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