Serving Christ, Enhancing Congregations, Connecting Communities
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General Assembly Stated Clerk J. Herbert Nelson, II, has issued a letter to the church, commending new resource.
As Presbyterians increasingly face legal and other issues around providing welcome and hospitality to immigrants, the Immigration Office of the Office of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has released a new resource for congregations titled, "Welcome and the Law."
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Thank you for your ministry and your service...
April 24, 2016 - The Reverend Marvin Dandurand, Validated Ministry April 24, 1981 - The Reverend Rudolph Gourdine, Honorably Retired
If we have inadvertently omitted your ordination please accept my apology. Help to update our records by sending your current information to vicki@ourpresbytery.org |
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PRAYERS OF THE PRESBYTERY
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Author of creation, who set this universe to expand and planets to spin, thank you for sharing. As we sit and spin in our places, disoriented by Resurrection, we thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for sharing the example of Jesus, our Christ. He has brought your light into our blindness and astounded us with life where we had seen only death. In that Great Hour of Sharing we are changed. We are made alive. Keep us in that holy way of sharing. As we agonize in this world fraught with all kinds of distress, may we live as your people, a people of faith and hope and love; things which are deathless and eternal. Grant us clear vision to share that eternity and exhibit your kingdom of peace, your righteousness, your reversal of fortune, the persevering hope that was borne to us in Christ. May the Day of Resurrection be our light daily. Amen.
April prayers submitted by Reverend Stanley Kessler, Honorably Retired
Please pray for...
- RE Dot Smook, Rochester Community PC and wife of The Rev. Dr. David Smook HR, who is having knee surgery on Thursday, April 20 at Rochester
- The Rev. Jack Hess, Honorably Retired, as he continues to have health concerns.
- congregations who are seeking leadership and are in transition
- those who suffer in silence...
- Goshen First Presbyterian Church as they continue to serve Christ Jesus
AMEN
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RESOURCES & OTHER THINGS TO KNOW
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Events, Opportunities, Webinars & Workshops
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Discovering Your Spiritual IQ!
The deadline to register for a "Discovering Your Spiritual IQ," retreat is this Monday, April 24. This half-day retreat for both men and women will be held Saturday, April 29. Participants will explore how their temperaments and preferred ways of learning can enhance their prayer lives. Debbie Cover, who has a certificate in spiritual formation from Columbia Presbyterian Seminary and is a licensed mental health counselor, will guide the group beginning at 9 a.m. (Central time) at First Presbyterian Church, 220 N. Cullen St, Rensselaer, IN 47978. The event concludes with lunch at noon. The cost is $20 for lunch/materials.
Please contact the church office (219) 866-8005 to register, or you may mail the fee and contact information to the church. Questions can be directed to the office or to (765) 490-1849. |
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Big Tent 2017 to focus on 'Race, Reconciliation and Reformation'
- WORKSHOPS
- WORSHIP
- HOLY CONVERSATIONS IN ST. LOUIS CHURCHES*
- BIBLE STUDY
- ENGAGING PLENARY
- GREAT ACCOMMODATIONS
- GREAT VALUE
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Face to Face at Big Tent in St. Louis
The Church Leadership Connection (CLC) a ministry of the Office of the General Assembly will host a Face to Face Event this year at Big Tent held at the Washington University in St. Louis, MO from July 6 - 8, 2017. We hope you will consider participating in the event. Face to Face will include PNC training, call seeker's training, networking opportunities, one-on-one PIF reviews, and other educational opportunities for call seeker's and calling organizations. All call seekers (teaching elders, candidates, ruling elders, and other lay professionals) with an active Personal Information Form may participate. All search committees for installed and temporary positions with an active MIF or approved job description are encouraged to attend. Registration runs from April 17 thru June 30, 2017.
To contact CLC by phone call 888-728-7228 Ext. 8550. We hope to you see at the Big Tent event. Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley Assistant Stated Clerk Manager, Call Process Support and Teaching Elders Ministry Office of the General Assembly, Mid Council Ministries |
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Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth
Feast or Famine: Thinking Theologically About Food and Food Security
Sunday, July 16-Sunday, July 30, 2017
Who: Theologically curious high school students (rising sophomores
through graduated seniors)
Cost: Free (including free charter bus transportation provided to and from
Chicago) Students will consider the many resources for thinking about food in the Christian tradition from Biblical studies to Christian ethics and theology. The tradition has dealt with the realities of hunger, the joys of feasting, the blessings of providential provision, and the sacramental power of a meal. |
Engaging to Lead Your Congregation to New Heights
Who: Anyone who loves their congregation---
Come as a pair, come as a team, or come on your own!
The more, the merrier! Grab someone and bring them along!!
What: A two-hour workshop offering practical activities for use with your own
congregation
When: Saturday, May 20, 2017 8:30-10-30 am(central) 9:30-11:30 am (eastern)
Where: Bethany (Lafayette) and NWI and NEI locations to be announced
Why: Who doesn't love a playground for new ideas
Your ideas
God's ideas as we all seek to
awaken, enliven and enhance congregations in the Presbytery of Wabash Valley
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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.
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2017 Events at Geneva Center Inc.
- May 7th, 2017 - 2 - 4 pm - Spring Open House
- October 16 - 19, 2017 - Stained Glass Workshop - Join us for 3 nights, 10 meals and learn the fine art of stained glass. You will be able to make your own piece to take home with you. All tools and instruction for the workshop are included. Prices are $450.00 for a single room, $390.00 for a double room and $350.00 for anyone who would like to commute. All prices are per person.
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2017 Summer Camp at Geneva Center Inc.
Camp is based on grade completed this year
June 12 - 17 High School (Grades 9-12) 3 options $290.00
Traditional
MAD - Music, Art & Drama
C.R.O.S.S. - (Christian Recreation and Outdoor Sports Skills) Variety of sports, games and activities.
June 13 - 15 You and Me #1 (ages 5 and up with an adult) $185.00
June 19 - 24 Middle School (Grades 6-8) 3 options $290.00
Traditional
MAD - Music, Art & Drama
C.R.O.S.S. - (Christian Recreation and Outdoor Sports Skills) Variety of sports, games and activities.
June 26 - July 1
Explorer Camp (Grades 4-5) $185.00
Leadership Camp (age 16 - grade 12) $290.00
June 27 - 29 New Beginnings Camp (Grades 1-3) $185.00
June 29 - July 1 You and Me #2 (ages 5 and up) $185.00
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FREE ITEMS THAT NEED A HOME
The following items will be available at the the May 23 Assembly at Geneva Center on a first come first serve basis. They must be removed from Geneva Center that same day . - Riso Graph Hi Speed Duplicator with some toner supplies
- 6 lateral 4 drawer filing cabinets
- 1 - 4 drawer filing cabinet
- 4 Bookshelves - 5 shelves each
- Communion Trays with storage covers
- 3' Gold colored Cross
- 15" Viewsonic flat screen monitor
- 2 - Sliding desk mount keyboard and mouse trays
- Electric typewriter
- Framed print of the Lord's Supper approximately 3' x 5'
- Hanging file folders
- Numerous 3 ring binders
Please contact vicki@ourpresbytery.org or call 574-223-5678 if you have interest.
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Saturday, April 22
10 am - Permanent Judicial Committee Training - Indiana Interchurch Center Corp. ~ 1100 W 42nd St #110, Indianapolis (map)
Monday, April 24
10 am - Committee on Representation - PWV Office 707 Main St. Rochester (map)
Tuesday, April 25
10 am - Council - First Presbyterian Church ~ 77 E 50 N ~ Winamac, IN 46996 (map)
Thursday, May 4
10 am - Commission on Ministry - Bethlehem Presbyterian Church ~ 5588 N SR 25 ~ Loganport (map)
10 am - Commission on Preparation for Ministry - Bethlehem Presbyterian Church ~ 5588 N SR 25 ~ Logansport (map)
Sunday, May 7
2 - 4 pm - Geneva Center Open House
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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Commissioned to Validated Ministry Available to Serve Communion
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Contact Information for Wabash Valley Officers, Staff and Consultant
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