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Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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June 8, 2016
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707 Main St. - PO Box 225 - Rochester, IN 46975
Phone: 574-223-5678 Fax: 1-888-215-6219
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-12 & 1-5
Closed Friday
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God Calls
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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This issue of the e-newsletter of the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) focuses on the upcoming General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the fate of our online justice journal, Unbound.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AS A PLACE OF BLESSING;
THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS ONE OF ITS SERVANTS
There are fights at the General Assembly. It is not all a love-fest. But it is a place where faithful ministries are lifted up, where Presbyterians strive to apply the truths of the Gospel, and where the Holy Spirit is present, not just in worship. Even in the rush of business on the Assembly's last, often late, night, the convention hall is filled with people who are called there to listen for and obey that Spirit as conscientiously as they can. The blessing is not only there when distinguished servant leaders are honored and prayed over, like knights returning heroic to the Round Table; the blessing is there in being part of the body, participating, sharing in the work, which is inevitably frustrating at times.
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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God of the earthquake...we don't understand the forces of nature that destroy and reek havoc. We are perplexed as we struggle to find the good among such pain and destruction. Give us strength to seek your presence. We cry "Woe" and "Save" as this prayer is offered.
submitted by Lucille (Lucy) K. Rupe, Honorably Retired
Please pray for....
- GA Delagate TE Sarah Bishop, First Presbyterian Church South Bend, as she prepares to attend the 222nd General Assembly.
- GA Delegate RE Sandy Carlson, First Presbyterian Church Michigan City, as she prepares to attend the 222nd General Assembly.
- GA Delegate RE Mike Munson, Deer Creek Presbyterian Church, as he prepares to attend the 222nd General Assembly.
- GA Delegate TE Sarah Sanderson-Doughty, First Presbyterian Church Elkhart, as she prepares to attend the 222nd General Assembly.
- Those who suffer in silence
- Bethel Presbyterian Church of Union Mills
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PREPARING FOR THE GA JOURNEY
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Here we are just over one week preparing for the journey to Portland, Oregon for the 222nd General Assembly. As a first time commissioner I am trying not to be overwhelmed but, keeping up with all the information has been a daunting task.
It has been a lot of reading and research to gain a better knowledge and deeper understanding of the overtures before us. Reading through committee material and the process of General Assembly has become a part of my routine and thought process these days.
I've talked to many people and received much mail, all have helped me to look and listen with an open mind.
It all begins with prayer. Taking time each day to be still, and know that He is God, and do all things for Him. Reading through all the materials I ask myself , is this what we want and how does it further the Kingdom of God.
In all this I pray for God's guidance and understanding.
Blessings,
RE Mike Munson, Deer Creek Presbyterian Church
Your Presbytery of Wabash Valley Delegate to the 222nd General Assembly in Portland, Oregon
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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 -
Rochester, Geneva Center
Thursday & Friday, October 6-7
Council Retreat - Geneva Center
Tuesday, December 6 - Rochester, Community PC
2016 ASSEMBLY
Saturday, September 17 -
Rochester, Geneva Center
Tuesday, November 15 -
North Manchester, 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 Updated Pulpit Supply List
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley 2016 Monthly Bible Study
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Congregations & Assessment Tools
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Thank you for your ministry and your service... - June 1, 1967 - Rev. Ronald Elly, Honorably Retired
- June 13, 1987 - Rev. Lloyd Sewdin, Ogden Dunes Community Church Presbyterian
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 Mission Development Resources Committee (MDRC) members have completed a successful third year of New Worshiping Community & Presbytery-Level Transformation Grants.
Available grants through the Mission office -
- New Worshiping Communities Seed Grant
- Investment Grant
- Growth Grant &
- Health Insurance Grants
- the Sam & Helen R. Walton Awards.
Dates are also included for the three remaining Grant Proposal Review dates of 2016.
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Knowing Your Community, Defining Your Mission
It is pretty easy to stay within the four walls of the church and make assumptions about the lives of the people in the broader community, but getting outside the walls is essential for the development of a faithful and robust church & mission. Read more
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RETREATS, WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
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A week of learning, laughter and worship presented by members and churches of the PCUSA Synod of the Covenant and Synod of Lincoln Trails.
One in the Spirit July 3 - 8
Michindoh Conference and Retreat Center
Hillsdale, MI
Early Bird Discount Ends June 10!
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Covenant Gathering is all-inclusive -- rooms, meals, classes, activities. Save $25 per registration before June 10.
For more information or to register go to
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 Tradewinds Island Grand Resort - St. Pete Beach, Florida
For more information contact Eva Slayton at 800-728-7228 x5244 or eva.slayton@pcusa.org
Register by June 15 for $320 / June 16 and after is $350
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Make plans now to join in opening worship of the 222nd General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) It will be streaming live at Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time!
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, June 9
10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
Tuesday, June 14
10 am - Nominating Committee - Presbytery office 707 Main St. Rochester, IN 46975 (map)
Saturday, June 18 - Saturday, June 25
General Assembly - Portland, Oregon
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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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 with live streaming to Bethany, Lafayette; First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart; and one other location to be announced.
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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. And encourage your congregation's members to join our email list to keep up with news and events across our presbytery. Have you considering printing a few copies and leaving them on your church's resource table for people to pick up?
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Officers, Consultant and Staff Contact Information
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