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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It's week one for me as your Visioning Connecting Leader. I'm so happy to be moved in and almost completely unpacked here in Indiana and I'm delighted to be serving with you.
I'm excited about the possibilities God has in store for us all and for the joy of getting to kno  w and work with this faithful body.
Already my calendar includes lots of meetings and some special services throughout the Presbytery over the weekend. I'll be at the Presbytery office occasionally, but more often I'll be out and about, getting to know you and learning about your communities and ministry settings. I am looking forward to meeting you and growing to know each other well. One of my goals is to worship with each congregation in my first eighteen months of being here, whether for occasions or just a usual service of worship.
I invite you to contact me in any way you feel comfortable. Call me, text me, send me an e-mail, friend me on Facebook. Let's meet for coffee or lunch and try to figure out where we are on the Joshua Journey.
Grace and peace,
Jennifer
The Reverend Jennifer Burns Lewis
Visioning and Connecting Leader
Presbytery of Wabash Valley
PO Box 225
707 Main Street
Rochester, IN 46975-7382
Office: 574-223-5678
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Congregational Happenings
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Come, Welcome Two New Pastors
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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
of
Michael H. Lyle
3:30 pm on Sunday, August 7th
at
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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The Presbytery of Wabash Valley and
the congregation of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church,
cordially invite you to the service of installation
of
3:30 pm on Sunday, August 14th
at
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
5588 N State Rd 25 - Logansport, IN 46947
All are welcome to join a reception of light refreshments
immediately following the ceremony.
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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O Lord, have mercy on us all. And help us to show mercy to all, always leaving room for your spirit to work.
Please pray for.... - Rossville Presbyterian Church
- Arlean Fry, wife of The Rev. Bruce Fry Honorably Retired, who has health concerns
- Those heading back to school
- Those who suffer in silence
- The family of RE Ron Miller, who passed away Sunday, July 31st. Ron was a member of Dayton Memorial Presbyterian Church and served on the Presbytery of Wabash Valley Nominating Committee for many years. To send condolences and view arrangements click here Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, INC
AMEN!
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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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A Renovation Project Brings Income to a Church Nonprofit
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Thank you for your ministry and your service... - August 3, 2014 - The Rev. Harry Roselle - Deer Creek Presbyterian Church Camden
- August 4, 2001 - The Rev. David Lawrence - West Lebanon Trinity Presbyterian Church - Celebrating 15 years of Ministry
- August 4, 1991 - The Rev. John Ritchie - Huntington First Presbyterian Church - Celebrating 25 years of Ministry
- August 8, 1961- The Rev. Louis Sandos - Honorably Retired - Celebrating 55 years of Ministry
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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Tony De La Rosa, Interim Executive Director of Presbyterian Mission Agency spent a week with some 5,000 Presbyterian Youth and adult volunteers at the 2016 Triennium...
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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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We need your input
"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." |
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RETREATS
WORKSHOPS
AND EVENTS
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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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NEW DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE FOR CONGREGATIONS WHO ARE CONSIDERING CALLING AN EDUCATOR & EDUCATORS CONSIDERING THE CALL
The revised On Calling An Educator manual is now available online in downloadable format. The manual is designed to be a resource for churches who are considering calling an educator to be a part of the church staff. In addition, this is also a resource for Christian educators who are responding to a call from God to educational ministry in the church and are seeking a position. Congregations and educators will find guidance in these pages for their separate and mutual journeys toward providing the best leadership for the important task of education.
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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)
- CANCELLED - Commission on Preparation for Ministry
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)
Thursday, August 11
- 10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
Sunday, August 14
- 3:30 pm - Installation of Theda McBryde at Logansport Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 5588 N SR 25 Logansport, IN 46947 (map)
Tuesday, August 16
- 10 am - Council - Geneva Center, INC., 5282 N Old US Hwy 31, 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, Staff and Consultant Contact Information
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