707 Main St. - PO Box 225 - Rochester, IN 46975 Phone: 574-223-5678 www.ourpresbytery.org Fax: 888-215-6219
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-12 & 1-5 Closed Friday
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Sharing our Stories
If you haven't seen it, I hope you'll click on the link and watch it.
If you have, you know it's worth seeing again.
Go ahead, click on the link...and then come on back here.  Empathy is at the heart of many of the things we are called to in ministry. Deacons, elders, and pastors are not the only folks who are called upon to exercise empathy. Each one of us, in any age or season of life, is presented with countless opportunities to respond to another with compassion, empathy and deep regard.
In my work with you, the Presbytery of Wabash Valley, I have the tremendous honor of listening to your stories. My prayer, with every conversation, meeting or coffee office hour interaction, is to respond with empathy and hope. That's what I think it means to be your Visioning and Connecting Leader. I'm here to listen and to say, "I know what that feels like, and you're not alone." Empathy fuels connection. Empathy holds sacred space. Empathy is at the heart of what it means to be part of the body of Christ. Thank you for sharing your stories. I hope to visit with you soon.
Traveling mercies, Jennifer
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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- Prayer from Rev. Nancy Becker, Honorably Retired
O Lord our God, as we come to All Saints day we give you thanks for the church; for its long history; for the generations of disciples down through the ages who have preserved the truth of the gospel and passed it down to us, so that we too might live the freedom of the new life in Christ.
We thank you for the dedication of the saints of the past; for men and women who have suffered persecution to be faithful to your call. Many of them dreamed visions larger than their times. Grant that we too who also live in difficult times, may not fear to be your faithful disciples in our generation.
We thank you for the church, and we remember especially today the rare and radiant people of its past who gave voice and life to its best hopes. May we, who follow, not forget the lessons they taught of faithfulness and dedication and trust in your provision. Amen
Please pray for.... - Mishawaka First Presbyterian Church
- Dot Smook and Rev. David Smook, PWV Moderator, as Dot undergoes radioactive treatment for thyroid cancer
- CRE Barb Wirt, South Bend Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, as she recovers from hip replacement surgery by going through physical therapy
- Traveling mercies for The Rev. Lyle Ewing, Monticello First Presbyterian Church, and family.
- The Rev. Jamie Miller, South Bend Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, as he recovers from knee replacement surgery
- The Rev. Jack Hess, Honorably Retired, as he continues to struggle with health concerns.
- Those who suffer in silence...
AMEN!
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Save the Dates
2016 COUNCIL
Tuesday, December 6 - Rochester, Community PC
2016 ASSEMBLY
Tuesday, November 15 -
Elkhart, First Presbyterian Church
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Ministry Quick Links
PC(USA) RESOURCES
Grow your Stewardship Program
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YAV
Young Adult Volunteer Program Application Dates
December 1, 2016
February 1, 2017
April 1, 2017
June 1, 2017
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley Pulpit Supply List
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley 2016 Monthly Bible Study
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Civility in the Public Square
Living with Deep Differences Necessitates Civility
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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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Thank you for your ministry and your service... - October 28, 1990 - The Rev. Richard DeMaris, Faculty at Valparaiso University
- October 30, 2011 - The Rev. Aaron Ban, Chesterton St. John's United Church
- October 30, 1969 - The Rev. E. Allen Campbell, Honorably Retired
- November 1, 1987 - The Rev. Stephen Quinlan, Peru First Presbyterian Church
- November 2, 2014 - The Rev. Amy Cornell, Parish Associate, Wabash The 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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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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Nourished by the living waters of Jesus Christ, we awaken, enliven and enhance worshipping 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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2017 Per Capita
Hear ye, hear ye! The Presbytery of Wabash Valley's Council announces that the per capita amount for 2017 as been approved and will be $39.76. This represents a .38 cent increase over 2016.
($28.45- PWV; $3.81- SOLT; $7.50- GA)
$28.45 of this directly benefits your presbytery, which is committed to strengthening congregations. How are we doing that? We promise to work on discovering the ways in which you can be supported for thriving ministry. We're on the road to identifying and training an advocate for each congregation, so that you have a consistent connection to the presbytery and our shared resources. We're focusing on developing a better presbytery web presence and to helping congregations do the same, through websites, technological
communication and social media training. Your per capita contributions allow us to more faithfully serve you in Christ's name. Thank you for your faithfulness and partnership in the gospel.
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FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CONGREGATION
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The Presbyterian Outlook is excited to introduce a new fundraising program to
to help you raise money for your local congregation - while introducing your members to an acclaimed source of PC(USA) news and commentary.
Participating congregations can earn $10 for each Outlook one-year subscription sold through a special congregation web page. The subscription is just $39 for 18 issues, a 34% savings off the regular price!
To learn more and get started, contact Jill Duffield at jduffield@pres-outlook.org. |
Kruse and McConnell named PMA mission engagement advisorsPat Cole | Presbyterian News Service
A PWV familiar face, Rhonda Kruse and William McConnell recently accepted positions as mission engagement advisors with the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, PC(USA) Stated Clerk to lead live-streamed Reformation worship service Wednesday, Nov. 2
"This is an opportunity in this Reformation season to call for a reform within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)," said Nelson, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly. "It is my hope that we, as a denomination, can embrace a spiritual reformation that breaks down the walls that separate us within the national church and those that divide us from the communities where God has placed us."
Worship will begin at 10:45 a.m. (Eastern Time) and can be viewed live at oga.pcusa.org. A video of the service also will be posted for later viewing.
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RETREATS
WORKSHOPS
WEBINARS
AND EVENTS
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Upcoming Events and Meetings
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Thursday, October 272 pm - Commissioned Ruling Elder Gathering - Bob Evans 1631 Pilgrim Ln., Plymouth (map)7 pm - Stated Clerk/Administrator Search Team (Go-To-Meeting) Friday, October 2811 am - Crown Point Administrative Team (Go-To-Meeting) Thursday, November 3CANCELLED - Commission on Preparation for Ministry - Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 5588 N SR 25, Logansport (map) 10 am - Commission on Ministry - Bethlehem Presbyterian Church 5588 N SR 25, Logansport (map)Friday, November 411 am - Crown Point Administrative Team (Go-To-Meeting) Saturday, November 510 am - Rebuild of Kokomo - Faith Presbyterian Church 1608 Kirk Row, Kokomo (map) All meetings & events posted on the PWV Calendar are eastern time (EDT) 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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Healthy Congregation-Pastor Relations
Saturday, February 25, 2017
9am-4 pm
 Save the date for the first presbytery assembly meeting of the year and this really great workshop! Attend in person at First Presbyterian, Valparaiso or at any of our three other streaming sites. This workshop, offered by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center and facilitated by its director, Richard Blackburn, promises to be useful to every one of our congregations.
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November Coffee Office Hours with Jennifer...
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Stop by and connect with Jennifer at convenient coffee shops all over the presbytery. - Wednesday, November 9: 10 am - 2 pm - Cahoots Coffee Cafe 218 W. Maumee St., Angola
- Thursday, November 17: 10 am -2 pm - Bind Cafe 108 N. Main St., Kokomo
- Tuesday, November 22: 10 am - 2 pm - Klein Brot Haus Bakery 106 3rd Ave., Brookston
- Wednesday, November 30: 10 am - 2 pm - Temple News Agency 816 Jefferson Ave., La Porte
 And know that you can always set another time to get together. Feel free to contact Jennifer at Jennifer@ourpresbytery.org or 574-653-1003.
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Association of Presbyterian Church Educators
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Contact Information for Wabash Valley Officers, Staff and Consultant
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