707 Main St. - PO Box 225 - Rochester, IN 46975
Phone: 574-223-5678 Toll Free: 1-800-235-5376 Fax: 1-888-215-6219
Office Hours: 8-12 & 1-5 Monday-Thursday Closed Friday
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Friends and colleagues,
I saw my first changing foliage on a trip around Indiana this week. The weather still feels like summer, but fall is quickly approaching.
Before you know it.... in just ten days....we'll be gathering at beautiful Geneva Center for our September assembly on Saturday, the 17th, beginning at 9:00 am. I imagine we'll catch a few glimpses of orange and gold as we make our way to Rochester. I envision it will be a time for connecting with one another and God's beautiful creation, a time for connecting with resources that will nourish our congregations and our spirits, and a time for connecting with "God's life giving Word and Spirit which enable the church to live in a new obedience which can open new possibilities of life for society and the world." (from the Belhar Confession, adopted by the PC(USA) at the 222nd General Assembly and also expected to make an appearance at our September assembly.)
I hope you can envision it, too, and that you'll plan to be with us, to discover what's new, what's cherished and familiar, and what connects us with one another as sisters and brothers in Christ.
Traveling mercies,
Jennifer
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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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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY | | |
 God of all creation, thank you for your work, seen in us and through all you have made - from the infinitesimal quark to the infinite cosmos - and everyone in between. You have taught us that by our labors we are known. But ... without you, our labor is vanity. We ask you to bless our labors and our living; that the evangel, the Good News Jesus delivered, may pervade the worlds you have made, among which we dwell. Bless too those whose labors are lost because of illness and distress. Make the work of restoration to wholeness your blessing and your challenge, and by your Spirit, hear our prayer. Amen.
prayer from Rev. Stanley Kessler, Honorably Retired
Please pray for.... - Plymouth, First Presbyterian Church
- Those who suffer in silence
- The family of CRE Rick and Judy Ryan, Lafayette Elston Presbyterian Church, in the passing of brother-in-law Bob Page.
- The family of RE Mary Rasp, Geneva Center Board Member, in the sudden death of her brother Bob.
AMEN!
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Thank you for your ministry and your service... - September 8, 1991 - The Rev. H. Jordan Truman - Minister Member at Large
- September 13, 2014 - CRE Jody Burks - Bethel Presbyterian Church Crawfordsville
- September 13, 1987 - The Rev. Gretchen Seidler Gibbs - Minister Member at Large
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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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
Thursday & Friday, October 6-7
Council Retreat - Geneva Center
Tuesday, December 6 - Rochester, Community PC
2016 ASSEMBLY
Register Here
Saturday, September 17 -
Rochester, Geneva Center
Tuesday, November 15 -
Elkhart, First Presbyterian Church
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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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Congregational Happenings
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Come, welcome Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller as he is installed
Sunday, September 18, 2016!
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The Presbytery of Wabash Valley and
the congregation of First Presbyterian Church, Valparaiso
cordially invite you to attend a service of installation
of
Reverend Dr. Mark Mueller
on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) / 3 p.m. (ET)
at
First Presbyterian Church
3401 N Valparaiso Street - Valparaiso, IN 46383
All are welcome to join a reception immediately following the ceremony.
Ministers are invited to vest and wear red stoles.
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Coffee Office Hours begin September 8
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Jennifer Burns Lewis, our Visioning and Connecting Leader, is out and about, getting to know congregations and their leaders in our presbytery. Her work is with you, connecting with you, learning from you about your context, and helping you dream about a "future with hope" (thanks, Jeremiah 29:11).
Coffee office hours are just one way to connect the Presbytery of Wabash Valley's parts, in addition to some more familiar venues like Session meetings and commission and presbytery team meetings.
You don't need an appointment for a coffee office hour visit. You can just drop in. She'll even pay for your coffee or tea. If these locations or dates aren't convenient, rest assured that she'll be in other locations on other days in the coming months.
And know that you can always set another time to get together.
Here's the September schedule:
Thursday, September 8: 10 am- 2 p.m.-The Joshua Cup 111 E. Main, Crawfordsville
Wednesday, September 14: 10 am- 2 pm- Electric Brew 118 E. Washington St., Goshen
Thursday, September 22: 10 am- 2 pm- The French Press Coffee Co., 110 W. Laporte St, Plymouth
Thursday, September 29: 10 am-2 pm- Spill the Beans, 7992 Broadway, Merrillville
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RETREATS
WORKSHOPS
AND EVENTS
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Presbyterian Women's Fall Retreat
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Women's Re-Wine-d Slumber Party
September 23-24, 2016
Friday 4:00 p.m.-Saturday 3:00 p.m. (EDT)
Geneva Center
5282 N. Old US Hwy 31
Rochester IN 46975
574-223-6915
Renew your Spirit - Relax with friends
Prices are: double occupancy $85.00, single
occupancy $110.00, day rate $20.00
Included in the price is "Wine and Canvas"
(8x10 canvas) -except day rate.
This is our treat to you - no discount
if you don't wish to paint.
Please make your check payable to PW of
Wabash Valley and send your name, contact
information, and home church to:
Linda Gingrich
210 W. Vine St., Delphi IN 46923
765-564-2188
by today, Wednesday, September 7.
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100 THINGS EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW BEFORE CONFIRMATION
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Calvin Hall
1660 Kessler Blvd., East Drive, Indianapolis 46220
is hosting a
SPECIAL EDUCATION EVENT!
Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, September 25, 2016 - 10:00 a.m.
Rev. Rebecca Kirkpatrick, author of
100 Things Every Child Should Know Before Confirmation:
A Guide for Parents and Youth Leaders -- Westminster/John Knox Press, 2015
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CO-OPERATIVE MISSION TRIP WEEKEND
When: Friday evening October 14 through Sunday noon October 16
Where: Geneva Center, INC. Rochester, IN
What: Undertake outdoor work projects to help Geneva Center and
indoor mission projects to help social agencies in Rochester.
Why: - To further God's work in our world through our hands and help;
- To teach and model for our youth Christian commitment in
action;
- To fellowship and enjoy Geneva Center's wooded campus.
Who: Anyone who wants to participate. Children, youth and adults are
welcome!
How much: $125 per person for 2 nights, 4 hot meals at Geneva Center
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AN INVITATION TO ALL WOMEN TO JOIN
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ELKHART FOR...
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TIME: FRIEND? or FOE?
Women's Day Retreat, Saturday, October 15
at Geneva Center's Lakeview Cabin 5282 N Old US Hwy 31 Rochester, IN. 9:30 a.m. register and settle in, 10-4 program, with The Rev. Carol McDonald. Lunch is included in the Geneva Center Dining room. All facilities are wheelchair accessible. $35 per person, registration needed in advance by September 30. Space is limited.
Questions? Contact Mary Rasp Elkhart First Presbyterian Church 574.361.8459 (MSR cell/text)
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Register Today For 2016 Events at Geneva Center Inc.
- September 25th, 2016 - 2 - 4 pm - Fall Open House
- October 11-14, 2016 - Stained Glass Workshop
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Coordinator of Ministries to Children and Youth
The Presbyterian Church of La Porte is seeking a full time Coordinator of Ministries to Children and Youth. The Presbyterian Church of La Porte is passionate about sharing God's love in Jesus Christ with young people and is looking for a leader who can work with a dedicated team to reach its vision. This person should have a sincere love for young people and a desire to partner with the church family to create a place where children and youth can belong, be heard, be needed and be God's. Interested candidates should be familiar with or be willing to learn about the Presbyterian (PCUSA) tradition. A college degree in theology or Education is preferred. Resumes can be sent to cymsearch@yourhomechurch.org.
The Presbyterian Church of La Porte is a progressive family church of 250 members, committed to calling people to a deep relationship with Jesus Christ and expressing Christ's compassion in the world. La Porte is a small city, located in Northwest Indiana, 50 miles southeast of Chicago.
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, September 8
- 10 am - Stewardship Ministry Team (Go-To-Meeting)
- 10 am - 2 pm - Coffee Office Hours with Jennifer - The Joshua Cup 111 E Main St., Crawfordsville (map)
Saturday, September 10
- POSTPONED - Healthy Pastor - Congregation Relation Workshop
Tuesday, September 13
- 9 am - Boundaries & Ethics Training - Lafayette Central Presbyterian Church (map)
Thursday, September 15
- 10 am - 2 pm - Coffee Office Hours with Jennifer - The Electric Brew 118 E Washington St., Goshen (map)
- 7 pm - Carroll County Churches - First Presbyterian Church - 213 S Indiana St., Delphi (map)
Saturday, September 17
- 10 am - Presbytery Assembly - Registration at 9:30 am - Geneva Center 5282 N Old US Hwy 31 Rochester Click to Register (map)
Sunday, September 25
- 3 pm - Installation Service of Rev. Dr. Mark Mueller, Valparaiso First Presbyterian Church (map)
All meetings & events posted on the PWV Calendar are eastern time (ET) unless noted otherwise. Please call 574-223-5678 or visit http://www.ourpresbytery.org/calendar.htm for more information regarding meetings and events.
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Wabash Valley Officers, Staff and Consultant Contact Information
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