by Sarah Dianne Jones

Consider serving as a commissioner to next year's meeting of the PC(USA) General Assembly. Maybe you've served before; maybe you've never served, but are interested in how the denomination works. Add your voice and your experience to the process by considering being nominated to serve. Whether you're a Minister of the Word and Sacrament, an elder or a young adult between the ages of 17-23, perhaps God is calling you to this rich and wonderful experience as a commissioner or a young adult advisory delegate.

 

Here's what our current commissioners have to say about their experience at last summer's assembly:

 

"I really appreciated our Presbyterian form of government, and that we all have a voice in it. It was a joy to better understand how it all works. It was great meeting new friends from across the country and talking about our faith." -Mike Munson

 

"WOW! What a week! Attending GA was a rich and meaningful experience, seeing God at work in the dedication, joy, disagreements, and celebrations of the various people and perspectives that are woven together in our Presbyterian Church Family." -Sandy Carlson

 

"There is no better way to grasp the breadth and the depth of our Presbyterian church family than to participate in a General Assembly. This is an incredible way to live out your ordination vows and serve Christ."- Sarah Sanderson-Doughty

 

"I was grateful to be part of what makes us Presbyterian - to see the church and Holy Spirit work out of people's deep love of Christ and what it means to be His disciples. At General Assembly you get to do important work with grandmothers from California, College students from Iowa, part-time pastor and firefighters from Texas who together are sharing insight, knowledge and their deep love for the future of this denomination. We worship, study, discuss, break bread and sing praise to a living God active and making a difference in our world today."- Sarah Bishop

Links to our application forms are listed below. Please consider a self-nomination or nominating someone you know for this distinct privilege. Nominations are due by August 21, 2017 and should be sent to vicki@ourpresbytery.org or info@ourpresbytery.org.

Ruling Elder Application  

Teaching Elder Application 

Young Advisory Delegate Application 

Together With Courage and Strength

Covenant Gathering 2017

July 16, 4 pm to July 21, 11 am

A week of fun, faith, friends and family  
Join other Christians for Covenant Gathering 2017 at beautiful Geneva Retreat, Camp and Conference Center in the rolling hills of north central Indiana. Discover and explore how we can face today's disruptions and challenges strengthened and fortified by the community of faith, God's word and the courage of our hope in the Lord. Covenant Gathering is a little bit conference, a little bit vacation with facilities for all abilities!!!

Visit www.covenantgathering.com for more information or to REGISTER.  

 

Find leadership development resources

This 19-month, official PC(USA) calendar (June 2017 - December 2018) is an outstanding and well-loved resource for pastors, church leaders and everyone interested in the life and mission of the church. It features monthly planning and worship suggestions, lectionary readings, a liturgical color guide, foldout synod, presbytery and world maps, plus directories of PC(USA) staff, offices, synods and presbyteries. The wire-bound calendar measures 8 1/2" x 11" and is punched to fit a standard binder.

To order your copy today (while supply lasts) for $9.00 each contact vicki@ourpresbytery.org or 574-223-5678.

 

• June 29, 1975 - The Rev. John H. Everett, Honorably Retired
• June 30, 1961 - The Rev. Donald L. Neely, Honorably Retired

• Deer Creek Presbyterian Church as they faithfully serve the Lord.
• The Rev. Louis, HR & RE Jan Sandos, Nominating Committee Moderator and PWV Vice-Moderator, as they travel with Teen Serve providing support to mission trip participants
• RE Arlene Quinn, Lebanon, First PC & PWV Committee on Representation member as she continues recovery from shoulder replacement surgery and all that goes with it.