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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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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"Go!"
GO and do likewise, Let My People GO, The great GO-Mission
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from Allen Bol, Central Presbyterian Church Lafayette
Photos provided by Allen Bol
The 2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium was once again held on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana on July 19th-23rd. This year the conference, which is held every 3 years and is aimed at high school youth, hosted around 4,700 participants from all parts of the country.
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Wabash Valley 2016 Triennium Participants
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The Wabash Valley Presbytery had 18 youth attend. Special thanks to Rev. Sarah Bishop (1st Pres, South Bend), Alice Yacullo (1st Pres, Michigan City), and Allen Bol (Central Pres, Lafayette) who served as Adult Advisors. Also Allie Parker (Central Pres, Lafayette) who was a member of the Work-Crew and David Beardmore (Central Pres, Lafayette) who served on the PYT Staff for Special Needs Transportation. Special thanks should also goes to Anna Parkinson and David Lawrence who served as Registrars and organized everything from t-shirts, trading pins, registration, and our kick-off lunch. The theme for this year was "Go!" GO and do likewise, Let My People GO, The great GO-Mission. Each participant was assigned into a small group of around 30 where we got to know and create friendships with others from all parts of the country. In addition to Small Groups, we also met as a
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2016 Triennium Gathering
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delegation each day to learn more about the theme for the day, play games, and make sure everyone was in tune with the schedule. Worship was also held once a day in the Elliot Hall of Music with a special outdoor candlelight service on Slayter Hill Friday night that also included communion. Each worship service began with a series of "Energizers" to get everyone pumped up and moving as we prepared for worship. Several notable ministers gave a keynote message at each service such as Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Rev. Dr. Steve Wilde, and Rev. Dr. Perryn Rice.
The heat, humidity, and the miles and miles of walking could not deter the fun and faith building relationships that each participant will cherish for a lifetime. Plans for Triennium 2019 will be underway soon. It's never too early to start making plans now for what is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many!
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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, 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 Pulpit Supply List
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley 2016 Monthly Bible Study
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Two New Glory to God Resources Available
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation recently added two new resources to the Glory to God hymnal collection.
Click Here to Learn More
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October conference seeks to address joys and challenges of aging
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Frederick Buechner at 90: The Road Goes On
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Congregational Happenings
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You are Invited and Encouraged to Welcome and Celebrate with
the Rossville Congregation and the Presbytery for the Ordination and Installation of a new pastor.
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Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NRSV)
What a joy we share when we ordain and install new pastors to their calls. It is an opportunity for those of us who are members of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley to join in the celebration between a church, a newly called member of the Presbytery and the presence of Almighty God in worship. I urge you as members of the Presbytery to affirm our connectedness as Presbyterians, and the call of Jesus to encourage one another by attending the ordination and/or installations of our brothers and sisters in faith.
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On behalf of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley and
the congregation of Rossville Presbyterian Church,
you are cordially invited to attend a service of
ordination and installation for
Michael H. Lyle
3:30 pm on Sunday, August 7th
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Rossville Presbyterian Church
5434 W State Rd 26 - Rossville, IN 46065
All are welcome to come and join together for a reception including a meal immediately following the ceremony.
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Read Matthew 5:43-48
O Lord, remind us, when we turn from you, seek revenge, and hate back those who hate us, that we too often turn from your ways, which are the opposite from ours. Draw us back onto your favor and guide us to do justice and love mercy for your sake and no other reason; through Jesus Christ!
submitted by The Rev. Louis A. Sandos, Honorably Retired
Please pray for.... - Royal Center, Center Presbyterian Church
- Those heading back to school
- Those who suffer in silence
AMEN!
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Thank you for your ministry and your service... - July 29, 1960 - The Rev. Hank Blunk - Honorably Retired
- August 1, 1993 - The Rev. Richard Taekryong Kim - Korean Presbyterian Church West Lafayette
- August 1, 1999 - The Rev. Jessica Young Brust - Minister Member at Large
- August 3, 2014 - The Rev. Harry Roselle - Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Camden
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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Do you have a passion for writing and telling stories?
Would you or someone you know like to partner with the Presbytery as a Regional Associate Editor for God Calls to elicit stories of interest and actions from clusters of congregations in your area? We envision five clusters consisting of approximately 16 congregations in each cluster. You will encourage the sharing of their ministry stories and then forward to Vicki at the presbytery office to include in God Calls and propose actions to Presbytery Assembly that initiate specific actions to live out the Great Ends of the Church. If you are interested or know someone who is, please forward contact information by August 15th to Vicki@ourpresbytery.org and don't hesitate to call 574-223-5678 with any questions you may have.
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Are You Being Called?
"Has God been prompting you to dig deeper into understanding your faith walk and/or to take a leadership role in a Presbyterian church? The Presbytery of Wabash Valley is considering offering Commissioned Ruling Elder training. We need to know if members of the Presbytery are interested. If you are interested please contact me, Chuck Compton, chair of Commission on Preparation for Ministry, at 574-967-4877 or chuckcompton@EMBARQMAIL.COM." |
RETREATS...
WORKSHOPS...
WEBINARS AND EVENTS | | |
 Vibrant Youth Ministry in Indiana
It's not too late to register for this free, live online workshop. Vibrant Youth Ministry in Indiana provides an overview of useful key learnings from our recent work with congregations concerning youth ministry. You can access this July 28 and 29 workshop from any computer or mobile device connected to the internet. The Center for Congregation has worked with many congregations seeking to strengthen their youth ministry leadership, curriculum, volunteer development, mission trips and much more. Center President Tim Shapiro will share what the Center has learned about effective youth ministry from Indiana congregations and the resources used by their leaders. Click here to watch a video of Tim talking about what you'll learn in this workshop.
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2016 Ministry Development Conference
August 27, 2016
10 am to 3 pm
at
Geneva Center, INC
Presenter: Rev. Dennis Bickers
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 September 10, 2016 - Healthy Pastor - Congregation Relations Workshop
Join us for this workshop on nurturing Healthy Pastor-Congregation Relations. A powerful day-long workshop that teaches skillful practices for building sound pastor-congregation relationships. Richard Blackburn, executive director of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center will lead the event. He is an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church, and served ten years as chairperson of the Peace and Justice Committee of the Mennonite Church. Richard has led hundreds of workshops on conflict transformation and mediation skills. What are the benefits?- Using family systems theory, you will learn how congregations, lay leaders and pastors can better function together - and how to troubleshoot problems quickly.
- Drawing on case studies, you will learn to identify problematic behaviors and think strategically on building solutions.
Who will benefit?- Congregations with pastors
- Congregations in a search for pastoral leadership
- Congregations without pastoral leaders who may find new opportunities for working together in healthy ways to share pastoral leadership
- Anyone who wishes to practice healthy ways to handle differences that can lead to unhealthy conflict
- Sponsored by the Commission on Ministry of Presbytery of Wabash Valley and the Synod of Lincoln Trails. Richard Blackburn live at First Presbyterian Church Valparaiso which will be live streamed at Bethany Presbyterian Church, Lafayette; First Presbyterian Church, Elkhart; and First Presbyterian Church, Peru. Choose the location that fits your needs. Register a group before September 1st for the best value.
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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. The scheduled transitional ministry education event will be held October 31-November 4, 2016. Read More...
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, August 4
- 10 am - Commission On Ministry - Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 5588 N SR 25, Logansport, IN 46947 (map)
Sunday, August 7
- 3:30 pm - Ordination/Installation of Michael Lyle at Rossville Presbyterian Church, 5434 W State Rd 26, Rossville, IN 46065 (map)
Tuesday, August 9
- 10 am - Nominating Committee - Presbytery Office 707 Main 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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Wabash Valley Officers, Consultant and Staff Contact Information
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