707 Main St. - PO Box 225 - Rochester, IN 46975
Phone: 574-223-5678 Fax: 888-215-6219 www.ourpresbytery.org
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-12 & 1-5 Closed Friday
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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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Dear Friends:
The Presbytery of Wabash Valley's Mission Statement:
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.
On January 10, Presbytery's Council adopted this vision statement for our Presbytery:
Serving Christ
Enhancing Congregations
Connecting Communities
We're excited to share it with you. It took time, thought, prayer and collaboration, and we're hoping it's an easy way for people inside and outside the daily conversations of the presbytery to know or be reminded of who we are and what we are called to do in this time.
We look forward to many conversations as we live out our mission and vision.
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Each month, we post a series of blogs around a common topic. This month, Sarah Dianne Jones is curating a series written by our workshop leaders at the 2017 National Gathering.
What excites them about the Gathering? What are they looking forward to sharing and discussing during their workshop?
We invite you to join the conversation on Twitter!
By Dan Lewis
"It wasn't always this way," she said. I'd called to check in on her, a longtime member of our church. I wanted to see how she was doing after the presidential election. She was ok, she said, "Trusting in God." But had I noticed, she asked, the deep sense of uncertainty around the church? Had I felt, as she had, a real reluctance to engage in conversation about these things? I had. "It wasn't always this way," she went on. "Not so long ago, we'd pull into that same parking lot, one car with blue bumper stickers and another with red, and it wouldn't be a problem at all. We'd joke with each other, even around election time, poking fun. And then we'd head off to Bible study or worship together, laughing. Now we just stay quiet most of the time. And angry."
Continue Reading
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PRAYERS of the PRESBYTERY
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Before praying read MATTHEW 12:18-31
Lord God, We have just celebrated The baptism of Jesus and Epiphany. Let these celebrations spark in us the renewal of our baptismal vows to renounce sin and to put on new life in Christ! May the fervor of our faith become a clear path for someone else to follow, an epiphany of hope and faith for them! We pray in Jesus Christ. Amen
January prayers provided by Rev. Louis Sandos, Honorably Retired
Please pray for....
- Lafayette Elston Presbyterian Church
- Rev. Mark Mueller, Valparaiso First, as the
group he is traveling with will visit churches in Lebanon and Syria some of which will include Presbyterian churches in Homs, Beirut, Latakia and Damascus. Also, as they visit the refugee camps in the Bekaa Valley. Please pray for our brothers and sisters of the faith in those troubled regions.
- All those who are traveling
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
- January 18, 1970 ~ The Reverend Ben Whitfield, Honorably Retired
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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2017 PER CAPITA
$39.76 total
General Assembly - $7.50
Synod of Lincoln Trails - $3.81
Presbytery of Wabash Valley - $28.45
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Save the Dates
2017 COUNCIL
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
TBA
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Winamac First PC
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Angola, Chapel of the Lakes PC
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Camden, Deer Creek PC
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Peabody Retirement Community
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Lafayette Bethany PC
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
TBA
If your congregation would like to host any one of the dates listed above TBA please contact vicki@ourpresbytery.org or call the PWV Office at 574-223-5678.
2017 ASSEMBLY
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Valparaiso First PC
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Geneva Center
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Peabody Retirement Community
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Lafayette Bethany PC
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Ministry Quick Links
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley
Pulpit Supply List
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Presbytery of Wabash Valley
2017 Monthly Bible Study
&
Proposed Directory for Worship
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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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Don't wait until the last minute to enter your statistical reports.
Thursday, February 16, 2017, is the last day for you to enter your statistical report.
You will find links for online entry of your data at
Instructions are at the link on the right side of the page under Featured Resources:
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PRESBYTERIAN BLUE HYMNALS - FREE TO LOVING HOME
150ish nearly new Presbyterian Hymnals at Mishawaka FPC, would like a new home since we have been replaced by "Glory to God" hymnals. Will anyone take us in?....no charge....just for the asking. If you have a place for us, call Pam Camren at 574-303-9343 to arrange transportation for us.
May our music fill the air!
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 MICHIRU CCAP
(Church of Central Africa Presbyterian )
in the city of Blantyre ( Blantyre Synod) MALAWI, Africa
The MICHIRU CCAP (Church of Central Africa Presbyterian ) in the city of Blantyre ( Blantyre Synod) MALAWI, Africa are seeking second hand choir robes. If you have robes you are no longer using and are willing to donate please contact Rev. Jamie Miller, Sunnyside Presbyterian Church at jamie@sunnysidechurch.org or call 574-287-1524.
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 CLERGY RENEWAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary provide funds to congregations to support renewal leaves for their pastors. Congregations may apply for grants of to $50,000 to underwrite a renewal program for their pastor and for the pastor's family, with up to $15,000 of those funds available to the congregation to help cover costs for ministerial supply while the pastor is away. There is no cost to the congregations or the pastors to apply; the grants represent the Endowment's continued investment in renewing the health and vitality of American Christian congregations.
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Upcoming Meetings, Events, Workshops and Webinars
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Thursday, January 12
10 am (CT) / 11 am (ET) - Coffee Office Hours - Sip Coffee House and Artisan Cafe ~ 2815 Jewett Ave ~ Highland ( map) 7 pm - Carroll County Churches Gathering - First Presbyterian Church . 213 S Indiana St., Delphi, IN ( map) Monday, January 16MARTIN LUTHER KING BIRTHDAY - PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, January 1710 am - Confirmation Retreat Planning Team Conference Call 10 am - Nominating Committee - Presbytery Office ~ 707 Main St. Rochester ( map) 10 am- Stewardship Ministry Team - Go-To-Meeting Thursday, January 1910 am (CT)/11 am (ET) - Coffee Office Hours - 2 & 7 Coffee Bar, 9261 E 109th Ave, Crown Point ( map) Tuesday, January 2410 am - Personnel Ministry Team - Presbytery Office 707 Main St., Rochester, IN ( map) Wednesday, January 2510 am (CT) / 11 am (ET) - Coffee Office Hours . FLUID Coffeebar . 159 W Lincolnway . Valparaiso ( map) Thursday, January 2611 am - Hammer Support Group . Presbytery Office . 707 Main St., Rochester ( 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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PRESBYTERY OF WABASH VALLEY CONFIRMATION RETREAT
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Registration Deadline Tuesday, January 17
What? Confirmation Retreat
Who? Youth who are preparing for confirmation
Where? Geneva Center
5282 N.OldUSHwy31
Rochester, IN 46975
When? Friday, Feb.3 - Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017
Registration is in the Main Conference Center lobby at 6:45 pm.
Retreat will end at 1:00 pm on Sunday.
The weekend is filled with interactive discussions and hands-on workshops that engage youth as they learn foundational Reformed theological beliefs of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and experience what it means to be a member of a connectional church, helping each other to listen to Christ's loving, life-changing call in our lives even today in this world. Time is also set aside for ice breaker games, time for fellowship, and other fun activities. The weekend as a designed as an "all in one" confirmation experience or, for congregations with a longer confirmation process, the retreat can serve as a kick-off or capstone anchoring event. Please mark your calendars and plan on attending this annual event made possible with the assistance of Wabash Valley Presbytery.
For more information about the retreat or to find out how you can participate in the planning, please contact:
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Coffee office hours: 
- Thursday, January 12: Sip 2815 Jewitt St., Highland 10-2 (central) (map)
- Thursday, January 19: 2 and 7 Coffee Bar 9261 109th Street, Winfield 10-2 (central) (map)
- Wednesday, January 25: Fluid Coffee Bar 159 Lincolnway, Valparaiso 10-2 (central) (map)
All coffee hours are 10 am-2 pm in the time zone in which the coffee house/restaurant is located.
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How Indiana Congregations are Engaging Young Adults
Live Online ~ January 18, 2017
This interactive live online workshop shares learnings from the Center for Congregations recent investigation of successful young adult ministries in Indiana congregations across the geographical and theological spectrum. In this event, you will explore the common characteristics of those congregations as well as themes that emerged from these different ministries.
Center staffer Wendy McCormick led the investigation and presents the findings. As a participant, you will have the opportunity to consider how these characteristics and themes apply to your congregation and to strategize for next steps to better engage young adults.
Tuesday, January 31 ~ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (Central Time)
What factors lead to thriving congregations with young adults? How can you utilize this information to make a difference in your congregation and your community? This luncheon workshop reveals the most important and relevant findings around what elements lead to thriving congregations.
The Art of the Flourishing Congregation Thursday, March 16 ~ 9 am - 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) The Morris Inn at Notre Dame
What give life when your congregation functions at it best?
Find our how to use your congregation's positive qualities, abundance and gifts to focus on the heart of your mission.
Community and Digital Ministry in the 21st Century
Thursday, March 23 ~ 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Central Time)
Join Pastor and author Keith Anderson facilitates this workshop to lead you through a look at our changing religious and cultural landscape, particularly in regards to rising religious un-affiliation among young adults and advances in digital social media.
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Contact Information for Wabash Valley Officers, Staff and Consultant
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