MIAMI PRESBYTERY SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET November 13, 2007 Southminster Presbyterian Church 7001 Far Hills Avenue Centerville, Ohio 45459

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1 MIAMI PRESBYTERY SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET November 13, 2007 Southminster Presbyterian Church 7001 Far Hills Avenue Centerville, Ohio PRINCIPLES OF PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Courtesy to all - One item at a time - Majority rule Respect the rights of the minority - Justice for all - Partiality for none A recommendation from a committee or other entity elected by the presbytery does not require a second. Each speaker shall give his or her name and church affiliation (or other relationship to presbytery). Corresponding members, Certified Christian Educators, and certain other certified church lay workers have the privilege of the floor but not vote unless appointed by their session as elder commissioners. [NOTE: Privilege of the floor means that a person has the privilege of speaking on the floor of presbytery, including debating a motion under consideration. However, the person does not have the privilege to make motions or vote.] Usually pro and con speakers will alternate and individual speaking will identify his or her position. No one is allowed to speak more than once on a pending question until all wishing to speak have been heard; a person can then speak a second time. Limitation on Debate (requires two-thirds vote to adopt). New business. After the docket has been approved as a guide for the business of the day, no new business may be introduced except with approval of the moderator. Order of the Day (usually an invited speaker or special program) will be taken up at the time designated in the docket. Usually any business pending at that time will be taken up at the time allotted for unfinished business. For us as Presbyterians, parliamentary law is a tool we use which is a servant to our theological understanding of the purpose of a governing body: to seek God s will for our actions in the world, as we witness to our faith in Jesus Christ. - from Parliamentary Procedures in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) by Marianne L. Wolfe. HUNGER OFFERING In addition to the $5 donation each for our meals, the presbytery collects a Hunger Offering at every stated meeting. One half is sent to the Presbyterian Hunger Fund while the other half goes to hunger ministry of the host church s choosing. Please give generously as you register. MISSION STATEMENT OF THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY To be a practicing presbytery, discipling church leaders to live out Christ s mission for today.

2 HISTORY OF SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CENTERVILLE, OHIO 1950 Land was purchased from Adam Zengal at the corner of Alex Bell and Far Hills Avenue for $30, First Service was held at Cline School in October and December. 63 Charter Members were received Women's Association was organized. Two Circles, and Adult Bible Class and Senior High Fellowship. Membership grew to 234. Construction began on the first building. Dr. Robert Lee Thomas from Oak Ridge, Tennessee was the first pastor. Frances Routsong was the church organist Dr. Fred McClellan became pastor and served with the Rev. Paul Masquelier until Mary Zelia King was Director of Christian Education. Dr. McClellan started Presby-pairs, added Youth Club, and a choir was organized. Robert Dittman served as Choir Director Construction began on the Sanctuary designs by Architect Harold Wagner of Philadelphia. Perm First services in new Sanctuary 1970 Pipe Organ was received from First Baptist Church and installed in Sanctuary. Many members helped recondition and install it. Virgil Fox gave a concert at the dedication of the organ Dr. Allan Foster and The Rev. Donald Crank were hired. Dr. Foster was known for his first person sermons and will be remembered by his "Tody Grody" sermons Dr. Foster received his PhD from Edinburg University. The Ark and Social Concerns Committees were formed along with the food pantry. The Twentieth and Twenty Fifth Anniversaries were celebrated and Dr. McClennan returned for both anniversaries. A Time Capsule with contributions from members was buried and was opened in Don Lehman started the Pop's Concert and they continued for ten years. This became a huge part of the history of Southminster The final mortgage was burned at a morning church service with Jim Gillespie holding the mortgage and Dr. Foster lighting the match Robert Smith came as Senior Pastor and John Warner as Associate Pastor. Denise Shoenberger served as Christian Educator. Dawn Norkas as administrative assistant, Ruth Slaton was secretary along with Betty Norris who is with us in Cindy Entingh is serving as Children/Youth Educator Barn was built on back of pro property as the church needed more storage. Pop Concerts proceeds, plus contributions from members and the Boy Scouts raised the money to build it Bill Phillips served as Interim Pastor Pastors David and Faith Jongewaard were hired as husband and wife team. Eric Ledermann was Associate Pastor. Patricia Boone was Director of Children's ministry. Our custodians have been John Green, Al Edmonds and Jim Flynn The Sheriff Gary Haines Pavilion was built. Contribution of local businesses and faithful members of the congregation made this possible Rev. Lee Dorsey and Rev. Kathy Horn served as Interim Ministers. John Hall is our one remaining charter member Rev. Sue Hamilton begins service as Pastor of Spiritual Care & Senior Ministries. Rev Eric Pasanchin begins service as Pastor/Head of Staff. OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE MIAMI PRESBYTERY MODERATOR... Elder Tom Milligan VICE MODERATOR... Rev. Denise Ingram PAST MODERATOR/COUNCIL CHAIR... Elder Jeanne McIver STATED CLERK... The Rev. Doris Arnett Whitaker RECORDING CLERK...Elder William Artman ENROLLING CLERK... Elder Pamela Dobbins TEMPORARY TREASURER... Martha Keil BOOKKEEPER... Joyce Routzohn OFFICE MANAGER...Tom Oxley RESOURCE CENTER CONSULTANTS...Jeanne McIver and Ruth Price EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF KIRKMONT CENTER.... The Rev. Edward R. De Lair EXECUTIVE PRESBYTER... Elder Dennis Piermont

3 REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK November 13, 2007 CORRESPONDENCE (September 8, 2007 through November 8, 2007) 1. From Presbytery of Cincinnati Numerous communications regarding the final deed transfer for Fairfield: Trinity. 2. From Rev. George Baird, Stated Clerk, Synod of the Covenant Recommendations for changes in the synod by-laws. Will be docketed for the February stated meeting of the presbytery for action. 3. From the Board of Pensions a. Dues delinquency reports. b. Newsletter stating that 2008 dues remain unchanged 4. Self Development of People Status reports on a variety of SDOP applications within the bounds of the presbytery. 5. Minister membership changes a. Loses Rev. George Witmer (deceased), Rev. Judy Kolwicz (to Newton) b. Gains Rev. Edward Brown (from Scioto Valley) c. In transition Rev. John Caster (from Monmouth), Rev. David J. W. Brown (from Pittsburgh), Rev. Timothy High (to Charlotte), Rev. Shelley Wiley (from Prospect Hill), Rev. Jeffrey T. Foster (from NE Georgia), Rev. James Graham, H.R. (from Cincinnati) JUDICIAL CASES 1. # The Investigating Committee has filed charges against the accused. The pretrial conference was held on November 8, The PJC is considering a reference for trial to the PJC of the Synod of the Covenant. 2. # The Investigating Committee has filed charges against the accused. The pretrial conference was held on November 8, The PJC is considering a reference for trial to the PJC of the Synod of the Covenant. 3. # Members of the PJC are reviewing the case file to determine if another investigating committee needs to be formed. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONS 1. Belle Center no report 2. Immanuel Korean NCD see minutes on pages S 6-7 S - 1

4 UPCOMING DATES FOR MEETINGS January 2008 Wednesday, 9 th Wednesday, 16 th Wednesday, 30 th Deadline for docket requests Deadline for advance packet materials Deadline for supplemental packet materials February 2008 Saturday, 9 th 9-1 p.m. Stated Meeting of Presbytery United Theological Seminary (host Dayton: College Hill) May 2008 Tuesday, 13 th 4-9 p.m. Stated Meeting of Presbytery New Carlisle: Honey Creek September 2008 Tuesday, 9 th 4-9 p.m. Stated Meeting of Presbytery Piqua: Westminster November 2008 Saturday, 8 th 9-1 p.m. Stated Meeting of Presbytery Hamilton: Westwood S - 2

5 MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION to Install Rev. Dwight McCormick The Administrative Commission met at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Sprigfield, OH on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. in order to install The Rev. Dwight McCormick as Pastor. Elder Tom Milligan called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer. Tom Milligan was appointed as Clerk of the Commission. The Commission consisted of the following MINISTERS ELDERS Rev. Virginia Carlisle Elder Tom Milligan, Moderator (Sidney: First) Rev. Arby Conn Elder Susan Dersch (Springfield: Northminster) Rev. Tom Martin Additional worship participants: Elder Cindi Cook (New Carlisle: Honey Creek), Elder John Roberts and Rev. Laurie Davis. No Corresponding Members were seated. The Order of Worship was approved with the following: To Preach Rev. Tom Martin To ask the Constitutional Questions Elder Tom Milligan and Elder Susan Dersch To pray the Installation Prayer Elder Susan Dersch To charge the Pastor Rev. Laurie Davis To charge the Congregation Rev. Arby Conn After a prayer by the Rev. Dwight McCormick, the Commission proceeded to the service. The Constitutional Questions were answered in the affirmative. The meeting adjourned with the benediction by the newly installed minister at the close of the service. Respectfully submitted, Elder Tom Milligan S - 3

6 MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION to Ordain Katherine Marie Lewis Douglas The Administrative Commission met at Fairmont Presbyterian, Kettering, OH on Wednesday, September 12 at 1:30 P.M. in order to ordain Katherine Marie Lewis Douglas as Minister of Word and Sacrament. Elder Jeanne McIver called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer. Elder McIver was appointed as Clerk of the Commission. The Commission consisted of the following MINISTERS ELDERS Rev. Dr. Robert Wade Jeanne McIver (Dayton: Fairmont) Rev. Edward De Lair Terry Biers (Dayton: Westminster) Rev. Molly Jones No Corresponding Members were seated. The Order of Worship was approved with the following: To Preach - The Rev. Ed DeLair To ask the Constitutional Questions Elder - Jeanne McIver To pray the Ordination/Installation Prayer - Rev. Robert Wade To charge the Pastor - Elder Jeanne McIver Celebrant for Sacrament of the Lord s Supper The Rev. Katherine Marie Lewis Douglas After a prayer by the Rev. Molly Jones, the Commission proceeded to the service. The Constitutional Questions were answered in the affirmative. The meeting adjourned with the benediction by the newly ordained/installed minister at the close of the service. Respectfully submitted, Elder Jeanne McIver S - 4

7 MINUTES OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION to Ordain and Install Christopher J. Benek The Administrative Commission met at First Presbyterian, Greenville, OH on Sunday, September 17, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. in order to ordain and install Christopher J. Benek as Minister of Word and Sacrament and Associate Pastor. Elder Tom Milligan called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer. Elder Tom Milligan was appointed as Clerk of the Commission. The Commission consisted of the following MINISTERS ELDERS Rev. Richard Culp Elder Tom Milligan, Moderator (Sidney: First) Rev. Karen Cassedy Elder Gary Riegle (Greenville: First) Rev. John Person Additional worship participants: Elder Les Ferguson (Dayton: Westminster). No Corresponding Members were seated. The Order of Worship was approved with the following: To Preach Rev. John Person To ask the Constitutional Questions Elder Tom Milligan To pray the Ordination/Installation Prayer Elder Tom Milligan To charge the Pastor Rev. John Person To charge the Congregation Rev. Richard Culp After a prayer by Candidate Christopher Benek, the Commission proceeded to the service. The Constitutional Questions were answered in the affirmative. The meeting adjourned with the benediction by the newly ordained and installed minister at the close of the service. Respectfully submitted, Elder Tom Milligan S - 5

8 MINUTES of ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION for IMMANUEL KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NCD Sept. 10, 2007 Those members present: Kevin Horrigan, Ed Kingsbury, Ann Peters, Lutrelle Rainey and Fred Richards. Organizing pastor: Soo Kwang Kim Opening prayer by: Ed Kingsbury Moved, seconded, passed that Ed Kingsbury be moderator of the Commission. The Minutes of the June 4 th meeting were received and the Corrections of Rev. Kim were attached without comment. The Minutes of the July 9 th were approved as distributed. At the July meeting Doris asked Soo to begin budget planning for Ed requested that these budget projections be presented at the September meeting. These were not available. Soo presented IKP NCD report for 9/10/07, which showed an attendance of 28. (The complete report will be mailed to those not in attendance and are part of these Minutes) Ed requested that Soo bring: 1. A budget for A report of weekly attendance, by service, for August, September and October 3. A report of the congregational giving for August, September and October 4. Any dreams (realistic ones) for the future of his congregation Fred requested the August and September data by October 15 th. Moved, seconded and passed that Doris be asked to pick up where Judy left off (after the June meeting) in assisting Soo to understand the Commission s position and the possibilities for IKPC. Ed observed, as he sees it, there are three options available to IKPC: 1. Achieve the 70 member goal by May 2008 to continue Soo s salary 2. Establish a Bible Fellowship, in which case Miami Presbytery would no longer have a financial responsibility 3. Establish a Parish Associate relationship with Southminster, in which case compensation would be Southminster s responsibility. S - 6

9 Next meeting will be Nov. 5 th at the presbytery Office at noon. Ed closed with prayer Respectfully submitted, Fred Richards, Clerk, NCD Commission MINUTES of ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION For IMMANUEL KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NCD November 5, 2007 Those members present: Kevin Horrigan, Ed Kingsbury; and Ann Peters. Also in attendance were Doris Whittaker, Stated Clerk of Miami Presbytery, and Mrs. Jana Bobo, who had been invited as a Korean interpreter for this meeting. Organizing pastor: Soo Kwang Kim. Opening prayer by: Ed Kingsbury. Those members present: Kevin Horrigan, Ed Kingsbury, and Ann Peters. Also in In the absence of clerk Fred Richards, Ann Peters offered to take the minutes. As there was not a quorum, the minutes of September 10 th were deferred. Ed distributed the following information for clarification and discussion: Pastor Kim Needs to Know: 1. Immanuel New Church Development will receive no funding for We must recommend whether or not to continue Immanuel as a New Church Development no later than May If we recommend the New Church Development NOT be continued, there are 3 possibilities for Pastor Kim: a. Ask Southminster PC to invite him to serve on their staff as Parish Associate without pay. b. To continue his work as an immigrant Bible fellowship. He would receive any support they could offer, but only as a fellowship leader. c. To seek a call elsewhere. To accomplish that goal he needs to prepare and submit a Personal Information Form. The Committee on Ministry will help him to prepare it. S - 7

10 4. There are benchmarks to ask for Immanuel to be continued: a constituents who will seek official membership in PCUSA; b. Sufficient financial resources to call a pastor (About $75,000 income per annum); c. An auditable account of church monies and attendance. (The audit provision is met by having constituents of the fellowship count, track, and report income. The minister-leader-pastor is prohibited from doing it.) Pastor Kim and Mrs. Bobo spoke together in Korean, as others of the committee also reviewed the issues. Several questions were clarified further in the general discussion that followed. Pastor Kim presented the IKPC NCD report. Weekly attendance average is 28 for two services; having two was not previously known to the members of the commission. Quarterly congregational giving average for August, September, and October was $22, Ed requested that Soo keep this format for the next three months report. Soo also presented a 2008 budget and a list of his dreams for the future of his congregation. (The complete report will be mailed to those members not in attendance and are a part of these Minutes.) Soo then requested that 4b (of the earlier memo) be reconsidered. Ed explained that it was a viable figure based on the three-month report that Soo had just presented and that it would remain. Mrs. Bobo was thanked by Ed and requested to attend future meetings if possible. The next meeting of the IKPC Administrative Commission will be held on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 12 noon, with a snow date of January 28 th, if necessary. The Moderator and the Executive Presbyter will also be invited to attend the meeting. Pastor Kim closed with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Ann Peters, Secretary Pro Tem S - 8

11 IN MEMORIAM The Reverend George W. Witmer The Rev. George W. Witmer, age 78, of Hamilton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at his residence. He was born February 27, 1929 in Oil City, Pennsylvania. He received his Master of Divinity degree in 1968 from Anderson School of Theology, Anderson, Indiana. He married Virginia May Lambert on December 12, 1953 in San Francisco. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict serving in Korea and California. He was a pastor holding various positions in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. He has served as pastor of the Seven Mile Presbyterian Church starting in September 1981 for several years, then pastored in other pastorates, including Ada,Ohio, Fredonia, Pennsylvania, and Hicksville, Ohio. He came back to the Hamilton area in 1994 and served as associate pastor at The Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Presbyterian Church in Aurora Indiana, and Somerville Presbyterian Church. After his retirement he continued to serve by helping with visitation and communion services. He was a member of The Little Chicago Jazz Society and active in the 7th Infantry Division Association for his Army service in Korea. He is survived by his son, David, of Hamilton; two brothers, Els Witmer of Raleigh, North Carolina, and Chuck Witmer of Nineveh, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Virginia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Weigel Funeral Home, 980 N.W. Washington Blvd. with Dr. John H. Lewis officiating and Geraldine Ehresman organist. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday from 9 a.m. until time of the service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Somerville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 166, Somerville, Ohio Published in the Hamilton Journal-News on 10/29/2007. S - 9

12 REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK 2007 Session Record Review (as of November 7, 2007) Approved Without Exceptions Beavercreek: Kirkmont Bellbrook Belle Center Bellefontaine: First Blue Ball Bradford: First Carlisle: New Jersey Covington Dayton: Central Dayton: College Hill Dayton: Corinth Dayton: Fairmont Dayton: Heritage Dayton: Southminster Dayton: Sugar Creek Dayton: Trinity Dayton: Westminster Eaton: First Farmersville: Slifers Greenville: First Hamilton: The Presbyterian Huber Heights: Faith Huntsville Jamestown Middletown: First Middletown: St. Luke Monroe Morning Sun Carlisle: New Jersey Oxford Piqua: Good Shepherd Piqua: Westminster Seven Mile Sidney: First Somerville South Charleston Springboro: Covenant Springfield: Covenant Springfield: Northminster Springfield: Oakland Springhill Trenton: Mt. Olivet Troy: First Urbana: First West Carrollton: First West Liberty Wilmington Xenia: Memorial Approved With Exceptions Dayton: Bath Hamilton: Westwood Lebanon New Paris Still To Be Reviewed Camden: First Cedarville Clifton Collinsville Dayton: Good Shepherd Dayton: Memorial Fairborn: First New Carlisle: Honey Creek Reily Rushsylvania Xenia: Westminster Yellow Springs: First S - 10

13 REPORT OF THE COUNCIL November 13, 2007 For action, the Council recommends that the presbytery: 1. Approve the FY 2008 Budget as printed on pages S Approve a loan the Kirkmont Center Steering Committee $5,000 from presbytery reserves for the purpose of engaging the service of Chroust Ventures for a three month for the purpose of initial exploration into the feasibility of a major capital campaign. Rationale: This feasibility study is one step toward Kirkmont Center becoming selfsustaining. The loan will be paid back to the presbytery from monies raised in the capital campaign. The Council discussed this motion and voted to receive the motion from the Board of Trustee and forward the motion to the presbytery for action at the November stated meeting. For information, the Coordinating Council reports the following business taken on behalf of the presbytery: 1. Voted to restore the Percept relationship for $2,772 using unspent money from EP move line item; will be paid prior to December 15, (Year 2 - $3,150; Year 3 - $3,465) Elder Jeanne McIver, Chair - jmciver@worldnet.att.net Phone - (937) S - 11

14 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio Treasurer's Report for July, 2007 through October, 2007 Account Number Account Name October Jul to Oct 6 Mo Budget Budget Remaining Income Per Capita from Churches 33, , , , Miami Shared Income 35, , , , Miami Extra Commitment Presbyterian Women , , Preparation for Ministry , Interest 4, , , , Miscellaneous Income , , , Synod Grant Hispanic Ministire , , , GA Grant Hispanic Ministries 1, , , , GA Shared Mission Income 12, , GA Directed Mission , GA Special Offering 1, , GA Extra Committment 4, , Synod Shared Mission 2, , Synod Extra Committment Korean Pastor Salary & Benefit 4, , Synod Grant Korean Project 1, , GA Grant Korean , Synod Grant- Higher Education Hungar Meal Offering Total Income $105, $320, $286, $75, Expense EP Salary 10, , , , EP Professional Expense EP Education SC Salary 2, , , , SC Professional Expense , SC Education SC Dental Expense KC Director Salary 4, , , , KC Director Medical KC Director Profestional Exp , Office Manager Salary 2, , , , Treasurer Salary , , , Treasurer Professional Expense Bookkeeper , , , Resource Center , , , Employer FICA , , Board of Pensions 5, , , (23,427.70)

15 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio Treasurer's Report for July, 2007 through October, 2007 Account Number Account Name Current Month Year to Date Annual Budget Annual Budget Remaining HM Coordinator , , , HM Coord Severence 3, , , , Assoc EP Severence , , EP Search & Move , , , Total Salaries & Benefits $32, $146, $214, $68, Committee on Ministry Expense , , , Com on Prep for Ministry Exp (49.56) Cert Christian Educators Expen Com on Lay Ministry Exp Self Development Expense Nominating Committee PJC Committee on Representation Council Communications , , Committee Admin Expense , , Consultants , , Network Committee Expense , , , Campus Ministires 3, , , Total Committee Expense $4, $10, $31, $21, Audit Expense Credit Card Fees Equipment Usage/Maintenance , , Equipment Purchases , , (268.56) Insurance , , (683.65) Office Supplies 1, , , (1,195.12) Payroll Fees (149.07) Postage (44.40) Presbytery Meetings Rent 1, , , , Staff Services Contingency , , Telephone , , Miscellaneous Office Expense (410.00) Total Operating Expense $5, $27, $29, $2, GA Per Cap 6, , GA Shared Mission Expense 13, , GA Directed Mission Exp , GA Special Offering Exp 1, , GA Extra Committment Exp 4, , Synod Per Cap Exp 3, ,

16 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio Treasurer's Report for July, 2007 through October, 2007 Account Number Account Name Current Month Year to Date Annual Budget Annual Budget Remaining Synod Shared Mission Exp 2, , Synod Extra Commitment Exp Miami Presbytery Extra Commit Korean Pastor Salay & Benefits 4, , Korean Project 3, , Hispanic Ministries 2, , Hungar Meal Offering Kirkmont Center 20, , , (10,000.00) Total Mission $62, $184, $10, ($10,000.00) Total Expense $104, $368, $286, $82, Difference $ ($48,345.65) $0.00

17 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio Balance Sheet as of October 31, 2007 Account # Account name Jul to Oct Assets /3 Checking Account 54, /3 Money Market 212, Balanced Growth Presby Foundat 368, Growth Fund Presbyterian Fonda 122, Permanent Fund Presby Founda 4, Alliance Fund 10, Huber Heights Faith Loan 5, Heritage Presby Chuch Loan 22, Jamestown Loan 2, Kirmont Center Fixed Assets 1,350, Presbytery Office Equip/Books 158, Total Assets $2,311, Liabilities and Fund Balances Kirkmont/Greenville Note 5, Total Liabilities $5, General Fund Balance (48,345.65) Working Capital Fund 588, Endowment Fund 28, Kirkmont Fund (6,643.00) Minister Installations Fund 3, Northminister Fund 222, Older Adult Fund 6, Peacemaking Fund 3, Fixed Assest Fund 1,508, Total Fund Balance $2,306, Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $2,311,607.76

18 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio /12/07 Projected Budget - January, 2008 through December, 2008 (General) Page 1 Account Number Account Name Year to Date Annual Budget Income Per Capita from Churches , General Mission , Miami Extra Committment , Presbyterian Women , Interest , GA Shared Mission Income , GA Directed Mission Income , GA Special Offering Income , GA Extra Committment Income , Synod Shared Mission Income , Synod Extra Committment Income , Korean Pastor Salary & Benefit , Synod Grant - Higher Education , GA Hispanic Ministry Grant , Synod Hispanic Ministries Gran , Hungar Meal Offering Total Income $0.00 $945, Expense EP Salary , EP Housing , EP Pension , EP Medical , EP Professional Expense , EP Education , Total EP $0.00 $108, SC Salary , SC Housing , SC Dental SC Board of Pension , SC Continuing Education SC Professional Expense , Total SC $0.00 $48, KC Director Salary , KC Director Housing , KC Director Board of Pension ,274.00

19 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio /12/07 Projected Budget for January, 2008 through December, 2008 (General) Page 2 Account Number Account Name Year to Date Annual Budget KC Director Medical , KC Director Dental KC Director Continuing Ed KC Director Professional Exp , Total KC Director $0.00 $83, Office Manager Salary , Office Manager Medical Insuran Total Office Manager $0.00 $29, Treasurer Salay , Treasurer Professional Expense , Total Treasurer $0.00 $15, Bookkeeper , Total Bookkeeper $0.00 $13, Resource Center , Total Resource Center $0.00 $16, Employer FICA , Total Salaries & Benefits $0.00 $327, Committee on Ministry Expense , Council on Representation Com on Prep for Ministry Exp Cert Christian Educators Expen Com on Lay Ministry Exp Self Development Expense Nominating Committee Perm Judicial Committee , Council Communications , Committe Admin Expense , Consultants , Network Committees Expense , Higher Education Expense , Total Committee Expense $0.00 $84,824.00

20 Miami Presbytery - Dayton, Ohio /12/07 Projected Budget for January, 2008 through December, 2008 (General) Page 3 Account Number Account Name Year to Date Annual Budget Audit Expense , Credit Card Fees Equipment Usage/Maintenance , Insurance , Office Supplies , Payroll Fees , Postage , Presbytery Meetings Rent , Staff Services Contingency , Telephone , Miscellaneous Office Expense Total Operating Expense $0.00 $70, GA Per Cap , GA Shared Mission Expense , GA Directed Mission Support , GA Special Offerings , GA Extra Commitment , Synod Per Cap , Synod Shared Mission Expense , Synod Extra Commitment , Mission Shared Exp , Korean Pastor Salay & Benefits , Hispanic Ministry , Hungar Meal Offering Kirkmont Center , Total Mission $0.00 $462, Total Expense $0.00 $945, Difference $0.00 $0.00

21 NETWORKS SUPPORT COMMITTEE November 13, 2007 Seven Formal Networks are designated: Campus Ministry, Older Adults Ministry, Affirmative Inquiry Training, Educators Support, Red Multicultural, The Network for Evangelism, and Miami Presbytery Colombian Partnership. Two applications for designation are in process. We are in the process of revising the applications. Near the registration area is a list of existing Networks, ideas for Networks, and a place to write in ideas for Networks. The minimum connectional requirement for a Network is one person from one church and one person from another church. Four of the seven designated Networks requested and are receiving funding. One has submitted and received a Synod grant. We have several thousand dollars remaining in the July-December budget that we have not authorized Networks to spend. We are working with the Networks to ensure that they make good and orderly use of the remaining funds. The Networks Support Committee has scheduled two more meetings in 2007: November 15 and December 6. We have been slow in implementing the walk beside approach, which requires liaisons to each Network. We still must fill liaisons with the Trustees and Staff Services committees. We need to complete our roster of 12 members. In February we will review how the walk beside approach is working and plan a shift in emphasis from designating Networks to actively encouraging Network formation and supporting existing Networks. We recently completed a plus/delta review of committee processes. We are thankful for the wisdom, guidance, and support provided by Bill Reisenweaver of the Implementation Team and Judy Kolwicz, Transitional Executive Presbyter. Networks Support Committee Mark Barnes Judith Barr Audrey Gillespie Joyce Hutchens Peter Larson Ann Peters Buzz Reed Irwin Roberts Earl Thompson S - 19

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26 COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY November 13, 2007 For information, the Committee on Preparation for Ministry reports the following action taken on behalf of the presbytery; 1. Met with the following persons in annual consultation and approved their continuation in the preparation process: Inquirer Katrina Bundy Candidate Beth Williams COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY November 13, 2007 For action, the committee recommends that the presbytery: 1. Seven Mile Approve the part-time (12 hours per week) commissioned lay pastor covenant with Elder Lee Ault for one year beginning Sunday, November 18, 2007; his duties will include the authorization to serve the sacraments, moderate session, and have voice and vote at presbytery meetings. Terms: Cash salary, $13,000; 48.5 cents up to $2,500 max; study allowance, $500; professional expense, $300; 4 weeks vacation, 2 weeks study leave. 2. Approve the revised Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy. For information, the committee reports the following action taken on behalf of the presbytery: 1. Beavercreek: Kirkmont - Approved the call to the Rev. David J. W. Brown as full-time pastor beginning December 8, 2007 and to request his credentials from the Presbytery of Pittsburgh. The congregational meeting was held on October 14, Terms: Cash Salary $39,950 housing allowance 24,000; deferred compensation 1,199; medical reimb 1,303; full medical/pension; moving costs up to 7,000; auto reimb at IRS rate up to 2,000; continuing ed reimb 2,027; professional expense reimb 1,600; 4 weeks vacation and 2 weeks study leave annually. 2. Carlisle: New Jersey Approved the call to the Rev. Jeffrey Thomas Foster as full-time pastor beginning November 11, 2007 and to request his credentials from the Presbytery of Northeast Georgia. The congregational meeting was held on October 21, Terms: Cash salary $22,000; housing allowance $24,000; full medical/pension dues; SECA allowance $500; auto reimb at IRS rate up to $1200; $500 continuing education reimb; 4 weeks vacation and 2 weeks study leave annually. 3. Dayton: Good Shepherd Approved the appointment of the Rev. Richard Walker III as Pastor beginning November 1, Rev. Walker is a minister member of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church and this appointment was made by the conference bishop. Rev. Walker will be considered for temporary membership in The Miami Presbytery by the Committee on Ministry at a later date. S - 24

27 4. Dayton: Southminster a. Approved the request of the session to invite the Rev. Lesley Paine as part-time (20 hours per week) Parish Associate for Youth Ministries beginning October 21, Terms: Cash salary and deferred compensation $1, biweekly; auto reimb at IRS rate up to 1,250; prof dev reimb $500; prof expense reimb $250; four weeks vacation and two weeks study leave, annually. b. Approved the terms of compensation for Elder Jeanne McIver as part-time (20 hours per week) Director of Christian Education. Terms: Cash salary $1,000 biweekly; auto reimb at IRS rate up to $1,250; prof devel reimb 500; prof expense reimb $250; four weeks vacation and two weeks study leave annually. 5. Piqua: Good Shepherd Approved the renewal of the part-time supply relationship with Mr. Roger Toon for one year beginning October 1, Terms: Cash salary $2170, $5500 housing, $390 automobile reimb; 4 weeks vacation and 2 weeks study leave, annually. 6. Sidney: First - a. Approved the dissolution of the pastoral relationship with the Rev. Timothy High effective October 31, 2007 and to transfer his credentials to the Presbytery of Charlotte upon request so that he may serve as an interim pastor within their bounds. The congregational meeting was held on October 14, b. Approved the request of the session to appoint the Rev. Angela Schenck as supply pastor, including moderating session, through December Terms: $75 per Sunday service plus mileage; $75 plus mileage to moderate the session; $50 plus mileage for hospital calls. 7. Springhill and West Liberty Approved the request of the session to appoint the Rev. John Caster as supply pastor, including moderating session, through December Terms $928/mo from Springhill, $914 from West Liberty, ten hours work for each church, 8. Xenia: Memorial Approved the interim pastor covenant with the Rev. Wayne McLaughlin beginning November 1, Terms: Nov. 1- Dec. 31, at 30 hours per week--$1862 per month cash salary, $1111 per month housing allowance, $125 medical supplemental, Car at the IRS rate plus continuing education and professional expenses up to $150 per month; vacation 3 days, 1.5 days study leave. Beginning Jan. 1, at full time, amounts annually-- $33,500 cash salary, $20,000 housing allowance, $2,000 medical supplemental, car at IRS rate up to $1,000; professional and continuing education $1,500, vacation 4 weeks, study leave 2 weeks. 9. Approved the transfer of ministerial credentials for the Rev. Judy Kolwicz to the Presbytery of Newton upon request. 10. Approved the request of the Rev. Shelley Wiley to receive her as a minister member of the presbytery in specialized ministries and to request the transfer of ministerial credentials from the Presbytery of Prospect Hill. 11. Approved the request of the Rev. James Graham, HR to receive him as a minister member of the presbytery pending the positive outcome of the standard reference and background checks and to request his credentials from the Presbytery of Cincinnati. Rev. Bill Philips, Chair william.philips@sbcglobal.net Phone (513) S - 25

28 STATEMENT OF FAITH Elder Lee Ault I believe in the first four words of the Bible, "In the beginning God..." and what God did, "... created." I believe that all God made was Very good. I believe in God's sovereignty. In that sovereignty I believe in the omniscience, omnipotence and omnipresence of the Creator. I believe that God, as the great "'I AM," purposed to create man And woman for God's intended grace and good pleasure. With mankind's fall from the grace of God, God s plan for redemption unfolded. I believe that in the fullness of God's time the birth of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ, as the propitiation for the sin of mankind became reality. Jesus was born of the virgin named Mary. She conceived in her womb the Son of the Most High God by the incarnate power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus Christ, God entered fully into the realm of humankind in self-revelation as the Redeemer and forgiver of sin, the cause of separation from God. God in Jesus Christ restored human life fully. I believe that Jesus Christ crucified, dead, and buried, rose again. As Christ lives, believers live. Almighty God has granted Christ all power in heaven and earth.. I believe that Jesus is the outward expression of the inner essence of God. In this expression Christ is the head of the Church. The Church belongs to Christ alone to use, as He will, for the extension of His kingdom. I believe that Jesus gave the Church the call to proclaim the gospel for salvation, to nurture the fellowship of believers, to preserve the truth and to promote social righteousness. In this call Jesus gave two Sacraments, Baptism and the Lord's Supper for the sealing of the promises granted believers. The seal of Baptism Is the sign of God's grace. The seal of the Lord s Supper is the communion of the saints sharing the fullness of Christ and His sustaining presence, I believe that the Bible, the Word written, testifies to Jesus Christ and that God in Christ is present. This authoritative witness has withstood the pressures of time and critical examination. Within the Word one learns of the Holy Spirit sent as the guide and Counselor for the community of the believers. I believe in the three-in-one Godhead; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Though "trinity" is a second century word not found in the Bible, I believe the concepts of Trinity with distinctions is evident in the Scriptures. I believe that the Confessions of the Church state the faith of believers while bearing witness of the grace of God in Jesus Christ. I acknowledge that the confessions are subordinate to the authority of the Word of God yet providing guidance for sound doctrine and proclamation of the gospel, I believe that in the Confessions, identity and agreement with the Protestant Reformation, is affirmed. I wholly support and agree with the three-in-one watchwords: grace alone, faith alone, Scripture alone. In God's grace humankind has the opportunity to enjoy God all the days of life. S - 26