Alamance Presbyterian Church 4000 Presbyterian Road, Greensboro, North Carolina ( ) Wi-fi password: welcome2apc

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1 P. O. Box 1763, Clemmons, NC Fax: Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC TO: Members of Salem Presbytery and Commissioned Ruling Elders Ruling Elder Commissioners from Salem s churches Church Educators and other church staff Guests of the Presbytery Meeting: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Registration for the 118 th meeting of Presbytery will begin at 8:00 a.m. First-time Members and Elder Commissioners orientation at 8:30 a.m. Worship will begin at 9:00 a.m. Place: Lunch: Child Care: Alamance Presbyterian Church 4000 Presbyterian Road, Greensboro, North Carolina ( ) Wi-fi password: welcome2apc Served at the Church. Cost is $9.00. Checks payable to Alamance Presbyterian Church. Obtain ticket at registration, no later than 10:00am. Available by reservation notify Laurie Scott < , x127> or <lscott@salempresbytery.org> no later than 5/8/2018. Bring lunch and snacks for your children. Our moderator, the Rev. Felicia Stewart Hoyle, will call the Presbytery to order promptly at 9:00 a.m. The docket, reports, and other information are a part of this packet. Please stay through lunch and the brief afternoon session. We will welcome Salem s mission partner from Chiapas, Mexico, Pastor Pablo Feliciano Cruz, who will preach in worship. Joining us also will be the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, director of PC(USA) s Office of Public Witness in Washington, DC who will speak during our Peace and Justice Task Group s docket time. We will commission the Rev. Stephen W. Scott to his work as our Transitional General Presbyter, and we will also commission for service Salem s delegation to this summer s meetings of our General Assembly. Following the meeting, Session minutes will be reviewed and our GA Commissioners will gather to conclude their orientation. The Alamance church has invited Ten Thousand Villages to be present to offer their items for sale. Ten Thousand Villages is a well-known and beloved organization whose mission is to create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair trading relationships. We are grateful to the Alamance team the Rev. Kyle Goodman, the officers, staff, and members of Alamance for hosting this meeting. I look forward to seeing you. David Vaughan, Stated Clerk

2 A Short History of Alamance Presbyterian Church Land to build Alamance Presbyterian Church was donated by a local farmer in The congregation was formally organized by the New York Presbytery, in Alamance was under the jurisdiction of the Synod of New York and Philadelphia until 1788, when the General Assembly and the Synod of the Carolinas were organized. The Synod of North Carolina was formed at Alamance Presbyterian Church, in The Rev. David Caldwell was the first pastor here. He served both the Alamance and Buffalo churches, for about sixty years. The Rev. Eli W. Caruthers was the second pastor. He served from During his pastorate, the first Female Benevolent Society in North Carolina (forerunner of the Presbyterian Women) was organized, around The first Sunday school at Alamance was organized in Several area congregations were formed from this congregation. They include: Bethel Presbyterian at McLeansville in 1812 and Greensboro First Presbyterian in 1825 (with Buffalo Church); Pleasant Garden Presbyterian ( ); and the Vandalia Presbyterian Church, in Alamance has long engaged in global and local mission initiatives: Members of the congregation have served as Presbyterian missionaries in China, in the Congo, and in Peru. Work crews have gone to Haiti, to do repairs at the St. Croix Hospital in Léogane. Work crews have gone to Xpujil, Mexico to help build cisterns. Work crews have gone to Peru to drill wells, and to travel on Amazon medical missions ships. Since the first months after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita hit the U.S. Gulf coast in 2005, work crews from Alamance traveled to New Orleans, LA to help in demolition and rebuilding there. Alamance members were among the first to bring hot meals and hope to the victims of the April, 2018 tornado in east Greensboro. This church has supported the work of the Barium Springs Orphan s Home (now the Children s Hope Alliance) since the 1910s. The church was instrumental in founding the Alamance School (now Alamance Elementary School) in the 1920s and when the school burned to the ground in 1945, church classrooms and rooms in the manse became school classrooms until a new school could be built. The church was instrumental in developing the Alamance Volunteer Fire Department now part of the Guilford County system of fire stations. We have worked with Habitat for Humanity since We work closely with Greensboro Urban Ministry, and with the Salvation Army of Greensboro, in their efforts to serve the greater community. Since 2010, Alamance with the help of several local churches and organizations has operated a weekly food pantry from our buildings.. We are proudest of those parts of our history that show a willingness to do God s work in God s world, whenever and wherever needed. Sometimes God needs us to go to the other side of the world; sometimes God needs us to go to the other side of the street. We welcome all to the community of Jesus: to connect, to learn, to worship, to serve.

3 Some Driving Directions to Alamance Presbyterian Church 4000 Presbyterian Road Greensboro, NC From the I-40/I-85 Bypass: Take exit 128 (Alamance Church Road). Turn EAST, away from Greensboro. Drive about 1/2 mile, then turn LEFT onto Presbyterian Road. (You may turn in front of the Forest Oaks Animal Clinic, but it is safer to turn just before the traffic light at the top of the hill.) Or: Take exit 129 (Youngs Mill Road). Go SOUTH, uphill, about 1/2 mile, to the end of the road. Turn RIGHT onto Millpoint Road, drive about 1/2 mile to the end of the road. The church is directly in front of you. Turn LEFT onto Presbyterian Road. From U.S. 421: Turn onto Alamance Church Road, at the traffic light beside the McDonald s restaurant. Drive for about 4 miles. cross over the 1-40/I-85 bypass, drive about 1/2 mile, then turn LEFT onto Presbyterian Road. (You may turn in front of the Forest Oaks Animal Clinic, but it is safer to turn just before the traffic light at the top of the hill.) Or: Take the Williams Dairy/Neelley Road exit. Turn NORTH, away from Pleasant Garden. Cross Liberty Road at the traffic light, stay on Williams Dairy Road to the end of the road. Turn LEFT onto Southeast School Road, turn LEFT onto Alamance Church Road and then IMMEDIATELY RIGHT onto Presbyterian Road. You may park in either parking lot in front of the church, or along Presbyterian Road on the cemetery side. You may also park behind the church enter the cemetery drive along the curve of Presbyterian Road near the bridge, on the cemetery side of the church.

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5 May 15, h meeting of Salem Presbytery Docket 5 Grounded... Connected... Growing... Be hospitable to one another without complaining. Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. I Peter 4:9-10 8:00 a.m. Registration 8:30 Orientation for first-time commissioners and ministers 9:00 Call to Order - Opening Prayer Rev. Felicia Stewart Hoyle, Moderator Our Vision We as Salem Presbytery strive: To be a visible witness to Jesus Christ, REACH To equip and strengthen our congregations and leaders for ministry in the world, EQUIP To inspire and model local and global mission, SEND. Grounded... Connected... Morning Worship and the Celebration of the Lord s Supper 10:00 Organization of Presbytery Moderator Welcome from Host Church Rev. Kyle Goodman Establishment of Quorum Elder David Vaughan, Stated Clerk New Business (Written proposed motions to be given to the Stated Clerk before the meeting begins.) Approval of Docket Moderator s Welcome Corresponding Members (Teaching Elders from other Presbyteries and ministers of other Christian denominations) Elder Commissioners attending for the first time Visitors and Guests Moderator Ecumenical Welcome Rev. Chris Phelps, Pastor Southeast Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC 10:15 Liturgy of Welcome for Transitional General Presbyter pg. 7 Moderator 10:25 Presbyters Welcome & Report Rev. Steve Scott Rev. Bryan McFarland Rev. Alfredo Miranda Elder Dianna Wright

6 6 10:40 Stated Clerk Communications & Report pg. 9 Stated Clerk 10:45 Executive Council pg. 15 Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett Report from Dream Team Rev. Ron Shive 11:00 Examinations Committee pg. 16 Rev. Bill Hoyle 11:05 Commission on Ministry pg. 22 Rev. Joe Blankinship Presentation of Calls Prospect, New Creation, Salisbury First Welcome Liturgy Service of Honorable Retirement, Rev. Carl Parsons 11:40 Peace and Justice Rev. Frank Dew 11:50 Invitation to Lunch and Prayer Rev. Kyle Goodman Growing... 12:45 p.m. Prayers for Intercession and Thanksgiving Moderator Necrology pg. 32 1:00 Presbytery Committee Reports EQUIP Educator Charlotte Allbright SEND Missions Committee pg. 36 Rev. Ray Mims 1:25 Committee on Representation pg. 38 Rev. Sandy Kern 1:30 Commissioning of General Assembly Commissioners pg. 39 New Business Announcements Presbyterian Counseling Center 1:45 Adjournment with Benediction Moderator Following Adjournment: Session Minutes Review, conducted by Laurie Scott, Assistant to the Stated Clerk Orientation for General Assembly Commissioners and Alternates * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Next Presbytery Meeting: Saturday, August 18, 2018 Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, High Point

7 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Commissioning Liturgy 7 COMMISSIONING OF PRESBYTERY S TRANSITIONAL GENERAL PRESBYTER SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE Moderator: ALL: Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as we were called to the one hope of our calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. (Ephesians 4:1-6) The Moderator leads the Presbytery in prayer: Moderator: Let us pray. Eternal God, by your grace you have set us together in your Church, whose very foundation is your Son, Jesus Christ. Give your continuing grace, we pray, to all who exercise servant leadership in your Church, that they may with diligence and faithfulness, fulfill their varied ministries. Grant that we, your people, may serve together with them where you lead; through Jesus Christ. Amen. The Moderator reflects on Rev. Scott s preparation for his call as Salem s Transitional General Presbyter, and then poses the following questions to him: Moderator: Steve Scott: Moderator: Moderator-Elect: Steve, do you welcome the responsibility of this service because you are determined to follow the Lord Jesus, to love neighbors, and to work for the reconciling of the world? I do. Will you serve our Presbytery s churches and colleagues with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love, relying on God s mercy and rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit? I will, with God s help. The Moderator then addresses the assembled Presbytery: Moderator: ALL: Do you members, commissioners, and educators of Salem Presbytery confirm the call of God to our brother Steve, as our Transitional General Presbyter. We do.

8 8 Moderator: ALL: Will you support and encourage him in this ministry of work, worship, and witness? We will. The Moderator leads the Presbytery in prayer: Moderator: ALL: CHARGE Moderator: Faithful and loving God, we thank you for the variety of gifts you have given to Steve. Draw us together in one spirit, that we may support and encourage him in his call, and that each of us may use our own and differing gifts as members of this body. As we who have died and risen with Christ gather at his table and then scatter into the world, may we be one in service to others, in the name of Jesus Christ. Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you called disciples and, by the Holy Spirit, made them one church to serve you. Let your Spirit rule your church, so that we may be joined in love and service to Jesus Christ, who, having gone before us, is coming to meet us in the promise of your kingdom. Amen. Steve, you are commissioned to the call as our Transitional General Presbyter. The Presbytery greets Steve Scott with expressions of welcome and support. Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God through him. (Colossians 3:17)

9 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Stated Clerk 9 FOR INFORMATION: Session Minutes Reviews A Session Minutes Review will be conducted following adjournment of today s meeting. Laurie Scott, Assistant to the Stated Clerk, will lead this review. Since the most recent meeting of Presbytery, the minutes of the following churches have been successfully reviewed: Alamance Baird s Creek Bethany (Graham) Burlington First Chapel in the Pines Concord Cross Roads Fifth Creek Forest Hills Griers High Point First John Calvin Lexington First Logan Mocksville First North Wilkesboro Old Providence Pleasant Grove Reidsville First Rumple Memorial Shiloh (Burlington) St. Andrews St. Paul (Greensboro) Starmount Third Creek Unity Thanks to Alamance, Bethany/Graham (Rick Purcell, clerk), High Point First (Lisa Cooper, clerk), Highland, Rumple Memorial (Mary Lentz, clerk), and Unity (Karen Fleming, clerk) churches for hosting these events. Sexual Misconduct Prevention Child/Youth Protection Policy A Child/Youth Protection Policy is now required of each council of the church (including presbyteries and sessions). Salem will receive and act on a proposed Child/Youth Protection Policy at our August 2018 meeting. Correspondence At its most recent (February 2018) meeting, Presbytery adopted a resolution urging congressional leaders to find an acceptable solution to the DACA crisis. As instructed, I forwarded the resolution to North Carolina s federal congressional delegation. Responses received from Senator Tillis and Congressman Budd are a part of this packet. Additionally, Congressman Budd s staff reached out to the Presbytery, and Rev. Frank Dew was able to address this inquiry.

10 10 FOR PRESBYTERY ACTION: Based on advice from Church Growth/Transformation Committee and the Commission on Ministry, I will ask the Presbytery to name an Administrative Commission to shepherd the Fairmont and Lexington Second congregations in uniting their work, worship, and witness. David Vaughan Stated Clerk

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15 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Executive Council 15 The Rev. Diane Givens-Moffett, Moderator The Executive Council (EC) met on March 15 and April 19, Regular reports were received from the Presbytery staff and David Vaughan, Stated Clerk. For Information The Executive Council: Approved minutes of previous EC and Presbytery meetings; Received updates from the Dream Team, the EC s task force seeking to envision a sustainable programmatic and administrative structure and mission for the Presbytery s future; Adopted dates for 2019 meetings of Presbytery: Tuesday, February 12, 2019 Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Jamestown Presbyterian Church Tuesday, November 12, Cancelled its June 2018 meeting (since the General Assembly will be meeting) and changed its December 2018 meeting to December 13. Regarding property of the former Christ Presbyterian Church (High Point): the EC, by consensus, endorsed the plan of the St. Paul (High Point) Session to move to the Christ campus, subject to a formal recommendation by Church Growth and Transformation Committee; and furthermore, agreed to lease (at a very nominal amount and with assurance of adequate property and liability insurance) the Christ property to the St. Paul Session to develop its Vacation Bible School and other worship and educational programming until a report from Church Growth and Transformation can be received; Received an offer of purchase for property owned by Presbytery in Chatham County and, after professional evaluation, agreed on Presbytery s behalf to the sale of the property. This property was acquired by Presbytery for the development of Hispanic ministry in that part of Salem s bounds; Alfredo Miranda reports that the Hispanic ministry in Chatham is being developed and nurtured at an adequate and comfortable location and that the property in question is not needed for Presbytery s use. The EC moved to devote the funds from the sale of property to Hispanic ministry development; Engaged in a preliminary and brief discussion about how Presbytery would, if requested, respond to any event that intensifies political crisis; Reflected regularly on the work, worship, and witness of Salem s congregations and missional organizations. For Action 1. The Executive Council moves the election of the Rev. Ray Mims (HR) and the Rev. Kyle Goodman (Alamance) to a term through December 2020 on the Committee on Representation. 2. The Executive Council asks that the Moderator recognize the Rev. Ron Shive, who will address the Presbytery concerning the work of the Dream Team.

16 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Examinations 16 William Hoyle Moderator, Debbie Layman Vice Moderator, Jim Norris Clerk At our March meeting we examined Ann Brinson and Kate Guthrie and recommend their approval by the Presbytery. We also examined William Gipe at our February meeting and recommend his approval by the Presbytery. Faith Journey Ann Williams Brinson God has shaped my faith journey through people and events: family, friends and involvement in various congregations. Nurtured in family heritage and profoundly shaped within the Reformed tradition, I received infant baptism. Confirmation at a large urban church during my formative teen years allowed participation in a congregation struggling with how to serve God amidst racial tensions in the inner city. Discerning a call from God to ministry was truly a mid-life challenge. A Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) unit, focusing on discernment to enter seminary afforded twelve weeks of prayer, and hand-on-ministry in a large hospital. While ministering to both patients and staff at this trauma hospital, I realized that ministry was what God in Jesus Christ had created me to be and do. Called to small church ministry, I have served three congregations. I was ordained as an Interim Minister and really enjoyed helping this community examine its past and discern its future mission. The summer of 2007 was spent covering a pastor s Sabbatical in the lovely town of New Bern, NC. What a joy to facilitate worship, moderate Session and give pastoral care to this hospitable congregation, amidst its ministry of nurturing Myanmar refugees. I also served a typical family size church in eastern North Carolina, which had recently survived a difficult split in the congregation. My Interim Ministry Skills were useful as we moved from woundedness to healing to reaching out through mission to the community and the world. What a great joy to attend this congregation s 100 th Anniversary several months ago and celebrate with them. Through facilitating worship, moderating Session and giving pastoral care in several congregations, I have relished developing one-on-one relationships with both young and old and walking alongside them through the ups and downs of life. I have been privileged to witness and experience their growth in Christian faith. Above all, I have been amazed and awed at God s working in the ministry and mission of these congregations within their particular contexts. Three years ago, I took Honorable Retirement, praying for God s guidance in where to do ministry. A nurse s request to facilitate Sunday morning worship services in the skilled nursing unit at River Landing at Sandy Ridge seems to answer that prayer and also facilitate my spiritual

17 17 gifts. I eagerly look forward to both to facilitating Sunday morning worship services and giving pastoral care to older adults within this retirement home setting. Statement of Faith Ann Williams Brinson A mysterious, sovereign God, source of all being, created humankind in God s image. Despite humanity s brokenness, a redemptive God reaches out to bring wholeness and healing to a wounded creation. The grace of God is ever present. Jesus embodies God s presence and God s love. In life, he healed the sick, practiced inclusive table fellowship and radically challenged the oppressive structures of his society. In death, he set his face for Jerusalem (Luke 9:51) in obedience to God s will. Through resurrection, the Risen Christ is immanently present in the world, empowering humanity for God s continuing transformation of creation. The Holy Spirit is a God-world relationship. As I transform into the person God has created me to be, the Holy Spirit comforts, guides, sustains and often prods. Indeed, the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness, for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but that very Spirit intercedes with sighs too deep for words. (Romans 8:28) The Bible is the recorded word of God, revealing historical experiences and oral traditions, out of which Christian faith emerged. The Bible remembers and testifies to Jesus embodiment of God, and our empowerment for God s transformation of creation. Mediated by the Holy Spirit, Scripture is continuing revelation, contemporary to all time and place. The Church is the corporate body of Christ in the world, called into being in response to the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. It is the place where the narrative is preserved, retold and dramatized. The sacraments of Baptism and Lord s Supper liturgically remember God s everpresent grace in the death, resurrection and on-going life of Christ. The community of faith celebrates and witnesses to God s love through prayer, word, worship and a service oriented ministry of reconciliation in the world. Faith Journey Kate Davelaar Guthrie I cannot remember a time when I did not believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. I still firmly believe that Jesus! is the correct answer to most questions; yet my understanding of what this answer signifies has become more nuanced and mysterious. I now see that to receive faith at young age is a beautiful thing, but as an adolescent I had angst over my conversion story. At one point in college questioned whether I needed to be re-baptized so that that I could experience and remember the baptism. I have since come to rest in the fact that as the words of the Reformed Church in America baptismal liturgy states, all this God did for you, little one, even though you know nothing of it yet. I have learned to trust that I did experience my

18 18 baptism, and that God and others present remember it. I have the opportunity to live into the new identity I received in this baptism every single day. While I do not have a conversion story, I have had multiple conversions along the way. One of the more significant conversions took place when I lived overseas. I learned to see the world differently, while cultivating a spirit of attentiveness to the present moment and utter dependence on God. It was also a conversion in regards to wrestling what it means to be in the minority and seen as the other, while at the same time being one who comes from a background of privilege. Living in the midst of extreme poverty and extreme wealth instilled in me the sense that the Good News is not good news if it is not clearly good news for the poor. A second significant conversion came when I was in seminary and my parents, who had been married for 35 years, suddenly divorced. I found myself in a land of suffering unlike I had ever experienced before. I would not wish the experience on anyone. However, I know that having lived through those years of suffering have attuned me to suffering in ways I was not before, and prepared me for future loss. Suffering has influenced how I pastor, how I relate to others, and how I understand forgiveness and redemption. A third conversion that has deepened over the past number of years is a deep commitment to attempt to live into God s vision for God s people: that the Body of Christ reflects the full diversity of God s creation. As Christians, we believe that God has reconciled all things to himself through Christ (Colossians 1:20). As such we are called to live as reconciled to God and to one other, and are given the ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18). Reconciliation is not our doing; it is God s. And it comes with a great responsibility on our part to follow the Spirit s work in becoming God s new creation. As I seek to live in to the ministry of reconciliation, I am certain I will have more conversions along the way. I will continue to trust that the Jesus is the answer, and pray that the Spirit will give me wisdom to seek the right questions. Statement of Faith Kate Davelaar Guthrie I believe in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. As a kid, I could have been the punch line of an ofttold joke from the pulpit. A preacher asks the children of the congregation what is brown, has a fluffy tail, and eats acorns. A kid raises their hand and declares, Jesus! I cannot think of a time when I did not believe in Jesus. My love of Christ and trusting in His love for me shapes me, guides me, and grounds me. For most of my life, I articulated the connection between the relationship between faith and salvation simply as this: we are saved through our faith in Christ, who died for us on the cross. While I do not believe that this statement is untrue, I now believe there is more to it than this. Or, more aptly, perhaps what has changed is my understanding of the scope of Christ s work on the cross. I wonder if what happened on the cross the magnitude and depth to which this event touched, shaped, and changed the story of humanity and all of creation is more mysterious than we can possibly fathom. The mystery that by Christ s work on the cross, and through the power of the Spirit, we have union with Christ. The mystery that in

19 19 Christ we have been justified, through the Spirit we are being sanctified, and that someday we will be glorified. Somehow I am both more certain of this than ever, find it more mysterious than ever. I believe in the triune God: Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. I believe the Holy Spirit connects us with God and with each other. It is through the Spirit that we are able to understand Scripture and it is through this understanding that we are given access to a new way of living together and being together in this world. I believe the Spirit to be both mighty in power and gently comforting. The Spirit prompts us towards a fuller, richer and more Shalom-ful world. I believe in a God who suffers alongside as we live in the tension of already but not yet reign of the Kingdom of God. We are called to do all we can to usher the not yet into the already and this requires action and imagination. The more we can imagine (and encourage the church to imagine) what the Kingdom of God is like, the more likely we are to seek and work for this imagined world to become our reality. I believe God is the One who calls and the One who sends. That God trusts humans to work alongside Him in the work of bringing God s reign more fully present in this world is an incredible honor (and some might say foolish on God s part!). I believe, more than ever, that Jesus is calling us to deepen our commitment to the body of Christ and learn to nurture and lean into this community in new ways. cause i haven't come for only you but for my people to pursue you cannot care for me with no regard for her if you love me you will love the church* *Derek Webb, The Church, She Must and She Shall Go Free (Integrity Music, 2002). Faith Journey William Gipe I was born into a Christian home. Both my father and mother served in the Presbyterian Church as ruling elders. I was baptized as an infant and raised in the church, specifically, the First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport, Tennessee. In my eighth-grade year, through a combination of an excellent confirmation class at my church and the wisdom and example of an outstanding Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader, I was moved to make my public profession of faith. I attended college at Wake Forest University. Upon graduation from college in 1988, I got married and received a job as a Certified Public Accountant with Arthur Andersen and Company in Greensboro, North Carolina. After a year or two in that field, I began to feel a call to the ministry. I had first encountered that call back in confirmation class but had not paid it much attention. Now I was paying more attention. With the support of my wife, who was and remains a better disciple of Christ than I am, I enrolled in Union Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. I have felt confirmed in my call ever since. Upon graduation from seminary in 1994, I became the pastor of a two-church field in southwestern Virginia (Wise County). I remained in that call for 23 years (July, 1994 through August, 2017). Our time in that call was healthy and rewarding.

20 20 God has been very gracious in giving us a great place to minister and to raise a family. The churches have grown both in depth and in number. We moved to North Carolina in September of 2017 to be closer to my wife s parents as they age. They live in Huntersville. My wife of 29 years is Stacey Butler Gipe. She is a family practice Physician Assistant and now works for Carolinas Health Care. My son Will is 24 years old. He is married. His wife Amber is an elementary school teacher and he works on the men s basketball coaching staff at the University of Richmond. My daughter Laura is 22 years old and is an English major at Virginia Tech. My one sibling, my brother Robert, is 54 years old and is an educator and author who lives and works in Harlan county Kentucky. I look forward to what is next in God s plan for the journey. Statement of Faith William Gipe I believe there is One True God and we are made for relationship with Him. I believe the One True God is the Father of the Lord Jesus Christ. I affirm we know this God through His divinelyinspired word, commonly known as the Old and New Testaments. I believe the One True God is one in essence and three in persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Father created freely out of love and a desire to share His love with His creation. I affirm God has given me the only life I will ever have. That alone is enough for me to owe Him everything and serve Him with my life. I affirm the Father has done much more. He has sent the Son. God created the world good. Human beings, in their rebellion from the Lordship of God, sinned and caused the creation to fall. That fall brought death, dysfunction and destruction to the good creation. Jesus Christ, by His life of perfect obedience culminating in His death on the cross, won the eternal victory over the power of sin and death. That victory was announced, and Christ's work and claims were validated, in His bodily resurrection from the dead. I affirm that I am a sinner and have broken my relationship with God through my sin. I affirm that I cannot repair this relationship through my own good works. I affirm my need for a Savior. I rely solely and completely upon the saving work of Jesus Christ on the cross for the forgiveness of my sins and the restoration of my relationship with God. I am saved by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ alone. I affirm that faith in Jesus Christ and His work on the cross is the only way a person can be brought into a restored relationship with the One True God. I affirm that the resurrected Christ, after bodily appearing to His disciples and many others, ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father, ruling and interceding on behalf of His church. I believe that Christ did not leave His people, the church, without His presence and power when He returned to the Father. The Holy Spirit was (and is) sent to empower the church. The Holy Spirit grows His fruit (character) in Christians and gives His gifts (abilities) and wisdom and strength to the members of the Body that then enable the church to fulfill its mission. That mission includes: making disciples of all nations, bearing the burdens of those in need, showing the love of God to the world, working for the justice of God in the world and of being salt and light in the world so as to draw people to the Lord Jesus Christ and to bring honor and glory to the Father. I embrace and enjoy being a part of this church. The church is sustained and empowered as the Holy Spirit works in it through the preaching the word, the administration of the sacraments of baptism and the Eucharist, the love and fellowship of sisters and brothers and the proper discipline of the church. I affirm this great savior, Jesus Christ, deserves my love, my primary loyalty, my best

21 effort and my deepest hope. I endeavor to give Him these. I fail in this effort because I am a great sinner. I am humbled by that reality. The Good News is that He is a great Savior of sinners. I have put my trust and hope in Christ. I believe that hope in Jesus Christ will not be disappointed. I have great confidence in that reality. I believe He will complete all the good work He has begun in us. Finally, Christ will return and establish His eternal kingdom. That Kingdom will be a place of joy, of eternal life and of deepest relationship with God and with all the redeemed creation. I look forward to that Day. Until that Day, I affirm I will seek His face and His power and will endeavor to be as faithful as I can be to my Lord. I will invite and encourage others to do the same, to the glory of God alone. 21

22 May 15, th Meeting of Salem Presbytery Commission on Ministry 22 Co-Moderators: Joe Blankinship and Larry Hooker I. COMMISSION ACTION REPORTED FOR THE INFORMATION OF PRESBYTERY A. RENEWING A CONTRACT WITH AN INTERIM PASTOR/TRANSITIONAL MINISTER 1. Concurred with the Session of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in renewing the interim contract with the Reverend Dr. Susan E. Moorefield for a period of eleven months and twenty-nine days beginning June 1, Concurred with the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, North Carolina, in renewing the interim contract with the Reverend Christy Clore for a period of 6 months beginning February 25, C. SECURING A TEMPORARY SUPPLY 1. Concurred with the Session of Allen Temple Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, North Carolina, in securing the Reverend Dr. Alberta McLaughlin to serve as Temporary Supply for a period of twelve months, beginning March 4, D. TEMPORARY SUPPLY RENEWAL 1. Concurred with the Session of Flat Rock Presbyterian Church, Mount Airy, North Carolina, in renewing the Temporary Supply contract with Mr. G. Wilborn Rives, for a period of twelve months beginning January 25, Concurred with the Session of Francisco Presbyterian Church, Westfield, North Carolina, in renewing the Temporary Supply contract with the Reverend Will Eads for a period of twelve months, beginning April 22, Concurred with the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, in renewing the Temporary Supply contract with Mr. Travis Milam for a period of seven months beginning June 1, Concurred with the Session of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, in renewing the Temporary Supply contract with the Reverend Howard Dean (Butch) Sherrill for a period of twelve months beginning January 25, Concurred with the Session of Covenant Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, in renewing the Temporary Supply contract with Mr. Matthew Copple for a period of six months, beginning January 1, Concurred with the Session of Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Statesville, in renewing the Temporary Supply contract with the Reverend Eric Faust for a period of Twelve months, beginning January 19, 2018.

23 23 E. STATED SUPPLY RENEWAL 1. Concurred with the Session of the Vandalia Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina, in renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Paul Ridolfi for a period of one year beginning February 1, Concurred with the Session of the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Steven A. Snipes and Wilkesboro Presbyterian Chapel for a period of one year beginning January 1, Concurred with the Session of the Cameron Presbyterian Church, Statesville, North Carolina, in renewing the Stated Supply contract with the Reverend Timothy Bates for a period of one year beginning January 1, F. DISSOLUTION OF PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS WHERE BOTH PARTIES AGREE 1. Dissolved the Pastoral relationship between the Reverend Mark Brainerd and Westminster Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina, effective January 26, Dissolved the Pastoral relationship between the Reverend Steve Scott and First Presbyterian Church, Statesville, North Carolina, effective March 1, II. COMMISSION ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF PRESBYTERY A. SECURING A COMMISSIONED RULING ELDER/LAY PASTOR 1. Concurred with the Session of the Griers Presbyterian Church, Leasburg in securing the Commissioned Ruling Elder/Lay Pastor contract with Mr. Samuel Jenkins for one year beginning February 1, Mr. Jenkins was commissioned at the February 20 meeting of Salem Presbytery. B. COMMISSIONED RULING ELDERS/LAY PASTORS (RENEWAL) 1. Concurred with the Session of the Dogwood Acres Presbyterian Church, Asheboro, North Carolina, in renewing the contract of Mr. Joseph T. Brown to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning February 12, Concurred with the Session of the Sandy Ridge Presbyterian Church, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, in renewing the contract of Mr. David E. Stratton to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning January 14, Concurred with the Session of the Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church, Siler City, in renewing the contract of Mr. Bill Browder to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning February 1, 2018.

24 4. Request from the Session of the Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, in renewing the contract of Mr. Douglas Brinkley to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder- Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 19, Request from the Session of Hills Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, in renewing the contract with Mr. Douglas Brinkley to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 15, Request from the Session of Hills Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, in renewing the contract with Ms. Amanda Santolla to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 15, Request from the Session of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, Pilot Mountain, in renewing the contract with Ms. Amanda Santolla to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 19, Request from the Session of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Statesville, in renewing the contract with Ms. Sue Moore to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning April 1, Request from the session of Freedom Presbyterian Church, Statesville, in renewing the contract with Mr. James Harley to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning February 6, Request from the Session of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, in renewing the contract with Mr. James Harley to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning February 1, Request from the Session of Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church, Glendale Springs, in renewing the contract with Mr. Sid Crunk to serve as their Commissioned Ruling Elder-Lay Pastor for a period of one year beginning May 1, 2018 C. TRANSFER MINISTER OUT OF SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. That the Reverend Mark Brainerd was transferred to Grace Presbytery effective January 26, That the Reverend Connie Weaver was transferred to the Presbytery of the James effective February 22, D. MODERATOR OF SESSION 1. That the Reverend Sandy Kern was appointed Moderator of Session for Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Spencer, North Carolina, during the time Mr. Jim Beard is on leave. E. PULPIT SUPPLY LIST 1. Added the Reverend Ruth Lenger and Mr. Stedman Newsome (CRE) to the pulpit supply list. 24

25 25 F. LABORING WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. Approved the Reverend Ann Brinson, member of Coastal Carolina, for serving as Volunteer Worship Leader at River Landing Continuing Care Retirement Center including serving communion as long as she is in that role. G. MINISTER TRANSFERRING TO SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. That the Reverend Will Gipe a member of Charlotte Presbytery, was received by Salem Presbytery on November 30, H. MINISTER JOINING SALEM PRESBYTERY WHILE RETAINING MEMBERSHIP IN A FULL COMMUNION DENOMINATION 1. That the Reverend Kate Davelaar Guthrie, a member of the Reformed Church in America, was received by Salem Presbytery on March 22, III. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE ACTION OF PRESBYTERY A. CALL EXTENDED TO MINISTER TRANSFERRING TO SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. That call of the Prospect Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, North Carolina to the Reverend Will Gipe to serve as Pastor be found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) be approved and the call be placed in his hands. The effective date is March 15, Salary $40,000 Housing Allowance $16,000 Automobile Expense $ 4,000 Other Allowances $ 2, Continuing Education $ 1,200 Board of Pensions Provided Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks Three month Clergy Renewal Leave after seven years. B. CALL EXTENDED TO MINISTER MEMBERS OF SALEM PRESBYTERY 1. That call of the First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, North Carolina to the Reverend Joshua Musser Gritter to serve as Co-Pastor be found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) be approved and the call be placed in his hands. The effective date is July 30, Salary $35,750 Housing Allowance $ 8,750 Business/Professional Expense $ 4,000

26 26 SECA $ 3,404 Board of Pensions Provided Moving Costs Included Vacation 4 weeks Continuing Education 2 weeks One month paternity leave at full pay. Three month Clergy Renewal Leave after seven years. 2. That the call of the First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury, North Carolina to the Reverend Lara Musser Gritter to serve as Co-Pastor be found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) be approved and the call be placed in her hands. The effective date is July 30, Salary $35,750 Housing Allowance $ 8,750 Business/Professional Expense $ 4,000 SECA $ 3,404 Board of Pensions Included Moving Costs Included Vacation 4 weeks Continuing Education weeks Eleven weeks maternity leave at full pay. Three month Clergy Renewal Leave after seven years. C. CALL EXTENDED TO MINISTER JOINING SALEM PRESBYTERY WHILE RETAINING MEMBERSHIP IN A FULL COMMUNION DENOMINATION 1. That the call of the New Creation Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, North Carolina to the Reverend Kate Davelaar Guthrie to serve as Pastor be found in order; and the terms of call (printed below) be approved and the call be placed in her hands. The effective date is June 3, Salary $22,000 Healthcare $11,000 Dental $ 1,125 Pension/Death $ 2,240 Continuing Ed $ 1,125 Auto Allowance Provided Vacation 4 weeks Study Leave 2 weeks Maternity leave 2 months D. WELCOME LITURGY

27 27 E. REQUEST FOR HONORABLE RETIREMENT 1. That the Reverend Carl Parsons be granted the status of Honorably Retired effective March 1, Rev. Parsons retirement will be recognized and celebrated at today s meeting. 2. That the Reverend Chris East be granted the status of Honorably Retired, Effective April 1, Rev. East s retirement will be recognized and celebrated at a future meeting. F. SERVICE OF HONORABLE RETIREMENT The Reverend Carl Parsons

28 Welcome Celebration Kate and Will have been received into membership of Salem Presbytery, and Josh and Lara take up a new call in Salem. Let us join in celebration: 28 Presbytery Moderator: All: Presbytery Moderator: All: Presbytery Moderator: All: Presbytery Moderator: All: Presbytery Moderator: As a people striving to participate fully in God's mission, we delight in the newness of fellowship as saints join us in God's work in Salem Presbytery. saints called again into service, and new voices and visions that join the strain! Our celebration becomes more joyful in worship and work as people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and worldly conditions join together as the body of Christ at work in the world. We delight in the brilliant diversity of mind, body, and spirit that God calls into such hard and holy work. So bless these faces and voices, bodies and beings, striving ever-faithfully to respond to the call to serve you. And bless us all as we learn to work joyfully together. Most importantly, we rejoice this day in the gift of remembering our common call: seeking, by God's grace to pray for and serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love. And we serve this common call better as we are faithful to one another, praying for and supporting our members as they discover their gifts in this new ministry. All: Come, Holy Spirit, and move in us that we may become of one heart - loving all people and working for the reconciliation of the world. Presbytery Moderator: Let us join our hearts in prayer All: Spirit of Unity, Covenant God, we have come from many places for a little while. We have come on journeys of our own to a place where journeys meet here in this time and place. Charge us to be ever-grateful for the gifts to share and celebrate as new passion, energy, and service join the teeming saints of Salem Presbytery. Guide us faithfully forward, most gracious Jesus, as we work together to be your hands and feet in the world. For the sake of the kingdom - here and coming - we pray, Amen. The Presbytery joins in singing stanza 3, I sing a song of the saints of God

29 29 Recognition of Honorable Retirement Call to Worship Moderator: All: Moderator: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:1-2) Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God s holy name. All: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all God s benefits Moderator: All: Moderator: Who forgives all your sins, who heals all your infirmities, who redeems your life from the grave and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness, who satisfies you with good as long as you live All: so that your youth is renewed like the eagle s. (Psalm 103:1-5) The moderator leads the Presbytery in prayer: Moderator: By your will, O God, we go out into the world with good news of your undying love and minister among your children to show the wonders of your grace. We pray for all who minister for you. Replenish them with the truth of your doctrine, endue them with holiness of life and strengthen them with the knowledge of our care and fellowship. May they be brave, glad and hopeful in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Declaration Moderator: In the name of Jesus Christ, the great Head of the Church, we recognize the honorable retirement of the Rev. Carl Parsons, in accordance with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the action of this Presbytery. Remembering that God alone is the judge of the stewardship of everyone s gifts and life, we, the members of the Presbytery of Salem express our appreciation for your faithful service and acknowledge the privilege we enjoyed in serving with you.

30 Beloved, in Christ, inasmuch as God s goodness has brought you to years of maturity in the gospel ministry, the Presbytery of Salem, in granting your request of retirement, desires to make public acknowledgement of your service to the Kingdom of God. Remarks General Presbyter Steve Scott will reflect upon the ministry of Rev. Parsons. Litany of Recognition 30 Moderator: All: Moderator: All: Moderator: All: Moderator: All: Moderator: O God, Creator of all things visible and invisible and Lord of history, you have called us by the voice of the Church to serve Jesus Christ and revealed to us this work for which we have been chosen. Thanks be to God! Holy Spirit, you have given us the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be a unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ and we have accepted them to be God s Word to us. Thanks be to God! Master and Teacher, you have enlisted us in your service and instructed us by the Church and her confessions so that we might lead others, be a friend, love our neighbors and work for reconciliation in the world. Thanks be to God! Lord of the Church, Your servant Carl stands today among us after serving in Your Church. His life and ministry has revealed the Risen Christ to many, provided many personal satisfactions, warmed individual hearts in close relationship, and brought self-worth and dignity through love shared. Thanks be to God! God, in whom we live and have our being, continue to your servants and loved ones a full measure of Your grace. In Jesus name, Amen.

31 31 Prayer of Blessing General Presbyter: Eternal God and Lord of us all, through the ages men and women have been called to witness to your love and to give evidence of your kindness to your people. We honor such a servant today. Your Church has been enriched by his wisdom, his energy, his sensitivity, his love of your Word, and his obedience to your Spirit. Your strength has been made evident in his weakness. Your forgiveness has been illustrated in his failures. Your power has been visible in his strengths and virtues. His life has unveiled your splendor for your people to see you at work in the lives of your servants. For your manifestation in his life and ministry, we give you thanks, O Lord. We are grateful that the years ahead for this servant will be less filled with pressure and tedium, and that he may enjoy a new measure of your peace. Help him to be a happy steward of his leisure. Bless him with good health. Teach him new uses of his time. Continue to use him for the constructive purposes of your Kingdom. Surround him with the continued comradeship of his friends and colleagues. As he has served you with joy and faithfulness, may he continue to know the happiness of your presence. May he cheerfully conform in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. The Stated Clerk will present Rev. Parsons with a certificate and members of the Presbytery will greet him with expressions of gratitude.

32 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Necrology MINISTERS: Jeffrey D. Smith April 20, 2017 William Brown July 22, 2017 James H. Banbury August 23, 2017 Joseph A. Browde November 7, 2017 ALAMANCE William Ward Torbett April 1, 2017 Cornelius Faucette Boswell June 20, 2017 ALLEN TEMPLE Hettie Virginia Mott October 28, 2017 ASHEBORO, FIRST Carolyn Chisholm January 8, 2017 Tom Lemonds April 26, 2017 BAIRD S CREEK Talmadge McGuire August 24, 2017 BETHANY, GRAHAM Harold Baldwin August 3, 2017 BOONE FIRST Frank Hamilton October 14, 2017 BURLINGTON, FIRST George Lemley Bell March 13, 2017 Lynn Hadley Hunt February 25, 2017 CHURCH OF THE COVENANT, PRESBYTERIAN Helen Walker January 9, 2017 Saralyn Griffith September 8, 2017 CLEMMONS Mac Ingraham November 23, 2017 Mary V. Dickerson June 12, 2017 COLLINSTOWN Joe Hill October 15, 2017 CONCORD Genie Setser June 16, 2017 COVENANT Bob Harlan August 20, 2017 Herb Litchfield December 23, 2017 DELLABROOK Bettye Hannon November 16, 2017 Emery Rann May 10, 2017 EL BETHEL Harold Wink Hoover October 12, 2017

33 33 FAITH Robert Andrew Moye June 17, 2017 Marjorie Mack December 29, 2017 FLAT ROCK Robert Edwards June 27, 2017 FOREST HILLS Cora Massey January 18, 2017 Dorothy Sansing April 19, 2017 Rudy Frazier April 28, 2017 Betty Smith May 30, 2017 Marvin Jones June 7, 2017 Clayton Mays August 4, 2017 FRANKLIN James Nussman May 23, 2017 Mary P. Nussman November 22, 2017 GLENWOOD Richard Henry Lee Smith July 6, 2017 GREENSBORO, FIRST Jane D. Lambert January 16, 2017 Robert M. Armfield March 13, 2017 Sallie W. Huss March 27, 2017 Jack R. Brantley November 7, 2017 J. Willard Hobbs November 14, 2017 GRIERS Angie Butler Richmond July 13, 2017 Chastity Bass August 11, 2017 GUILFORD PARK John W. Thompson March 12, 2017 Charles Welborn May 7, 2017 Abe Jones May 14, 2017 GULF Robert Montgomery Bourdeaux IV August 16, 2017 HIGHLAND Rosita Thacker February 3, 2017 Minnie Lou Raper May 4, 2017 Wayne Steele December 11, 2017 IMMANUEL Carl Elliott November 13, 2017 JAMESTOWN Sam Bays October 27, 2017 LEXINGTON, FIRST John Welborn March 27, 2017 Inez Brafford November 12, 2017 LEXINGTON, SECOND Thomas Leslie Stevenson January 12, 2017

34 34 Jerry Kent Neal April 12, 2017 Sylvia J. Gallimore April 26, 2017 Lynda Jones Leonard June 23, 2017 Fred Garland Fritts August 18, 2017 LOGAN Clyde Lee Houpe March 8, 2017 MADISON Donald Joyce April 25, 2017 MEBANE FIRST Helen Davis Barlowe December 20, 2017 MOCKSVILLE, FIRST Eleanor Frye October 31, 2017 MOUNT AIRY Bob Taylor January 11, 2017 Octavia Edwards February 4, 2017 Ed Anderson February 4, 2017 Cal Besore April 18, 2017 MT. JEFFERSON Edna H. Ham April 27, 2017 OAK RIDGE Vernon Grimes November 21, 2017 PARKWAY Jack Trawick July 8, 2017 PIEDMONT John A. Bulla, Jr. September 18, 2017 John E. Clayton January 6, 2017 PILOT MOUNTAIN FIRST Freddy Dean Smith June 17, 2017 PINE HALL Curtis Dalton Hill March 7, 2017 PITTSBORO Robert Lindley April 4, 2017 Edith Wasko January 31, 2017 PLEASANT GROVE Harold McCain July 31, 2017 PROSPECT Betty Jo Lowrance April 15, 2017 R. Wayne Connolly September 24, 2017 SAINT ANDREWS Lu Laverty March 4, 2017 ST. PAUL, G BORO Jack Herndon May 4, 2017 SALISBURY, FIRST Robert Bailey September 2, 2017

35 35 SEDGEFIELD Joseph P. Mitchell, Sr. April 5, 2017 Carolyn Flynn August 5, 2017 SILER CITY Wilma Barrows January 6, 2017 Emma Jean Williford November 14, 2017 STARMOUNT Norman H. Garrett, Jr. February 18, 2017 STATESVILLE FIRST Robert Elwood Brady October 8, 2017 THOMASVILLE, FIRST Johnnie Suggs February 21, 2017 THYATIRA Frank Fuller November 6, 2017 UNITY Ralph Dameron November 22, 2017 WESTMINSTER, G BORO Karl Barkley January 3, 2017 Charles Skip Sparks March 22, 2017 Charlie King October 29, 2017

36 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery SEND - Mission Committee 36 The Mission (Send) Committee continues to plan mission opportunities for our congregations and to encourage participation is disaster assistance efforts. The Presbytery has sponsored two Medical Mission trips to Ocosingo, Mexico thus far in Over the two weeks, thirteen travels with medical skills served over 1,500 people at Los Manos de Cristo (the hands of Christ) Clinic which was built by churches in the Presbytery ten years ago. Two hundred folks received eye glasses donated by congregations. Donated medical supplies were carried to restock the Clinic. Some 198 clean water filters were distributed and the people were trained in how to use and maintain them. (Contaminated water is the source of many of the diseases encountered by our medical teams.) The lives of many men, women and children were greatly impacted by these mission efforts. Mission travelers are invited again to go in mission to southern Mexico in June to assist in building a camp for Presbyterian youth in the area. Our first trip to Kenya is scheduled for October where we will volunteer at the Sister to Sister International Outreach Ministry which is partially funded by our Pennies-for-Hunger offerings. Two more Medical Mission trips are also scheduled for the fall. Other trips may be added to the schedule. Trip information is listed below Mission Trip Schedule January 27-Feb., 2018 Medical Trip - Ocosingo, Mex.- Leader: Bill Herring, walnutcovefarm@yahoo.com February 3-11, 2018 Medical Trip - Ocosingo, Mex. Leader: Bill Herring, walnutcovefarm@yahoo.com April 2-7, 2018 Youth Urban Mission - Jacksonville, Flo. -Leader: Neil Huffman, mnhuff@earthlink.net June 23-July 1, 2018 Construction Trip - Chiapas, Mex. - Leader: Brad Morton, dbmercury@gmail.com September 29-Oct 7, 2018 Medical Trip - Ocosingo, Mex. -Leader: Bill Herring,walnutcovefarm@yahoo.com October 6-14, 2018 Medical Trip - Ocosingo, Mex. -Leader: Bill Herring, walnutcovefarm@yahoo.com October 4-16, 2018 Mission Awareness Trip, Nairobi, Ken. - Leader: Purity Ruchugo,pwaithanji@gmail.com

37 The Committee is seeking donations of used or discount eye glasses and medical supplies for the fall mission trips. The needs list can be found on the Presbytery web site. Supplies are being collected at the Presbytery office. Congregations are asked to provide contact information for congregational mission committee leaders or staff. Information can be ed to or mailed to Salem Presbytery, P.O. Box 1763, Clemmons, NC Additional information and traveler application forms can be found on the Presbytery web site, salempresbytery.org 37 Respectfully presented: Rev. Ray Mims, Committee Moderator (336)

38 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Committee on Representation 38 The Committee on Representation met on April 30, The Committee on Representation nominates the following for service on Presbytery committees: Budget and Finance: Class of 2019 Class of Church Growth: Class of Class of Class of Rev. John Johnson, Bethany Graham Rev. Virginia Wood, Madison Rev. Olen Bruner, Trinity, Salisbury Rev. Patrick McElwaine, Clemmons Rev. Jennie Hemrick, Thomasville First Committee on Preparation for Ministry: Class of Rev. Dr. Kathryn Campbell, Starmount Commission on Ministry CENTRAL Class of EAST Class of Class of Executive Council Class of Class of Class of Personnel Class of Class of Synod Commissioner Class of Jubilee Fund (Synod) Rev. Leigh Wisner, MAL Rev. Amanda Anderson, MAL Rev. Nancy Jo Dederer, Fellowship Rev. Susan Moorefield, North Wilkesboro Ms. Mandy Santolla, CRE Hills, Pine Ridge Mr. Fred Terry, CRE Mocksville Second Dr. Elizabeth Hooten, Burlington First Ms. Penne Prigge, Greensboro First Mr. Mack Dagenhart, Highland Ms. LaQreshia Bates-Harley, Trinity, Salisbury

39 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Dedication and Commissioning 39 A Covenant Liturgy for Dedication and Commissioning of General Assembly Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders Stated Clerk: All: Stated Clerk: All: We stand this day within the new covenant made by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we bear his name. In the strength of the covenant that God has made with us, let us bind ourselves anew to God, who has so graciously bound with us. And let us gladly share in accepting the yoke of Jesus Christ as we dedicate, commission, and covenant with those who stand among us this day, sharing in the yoke of worship, learning, and serving at the 223 rd General Assembly: Ken Broman-Fulks, Ty Buckner, Lindsay Conrad, James Harley, Felicia Stewart Hoyle, Emily Larsen, Lee Woods, and Dianna Wright. Christ has many services to be done; some are easy, some are difficult; some bring sorrow, others bring reproach; some are suited to our natural inclinations and material interests, others are contrary to both. In some, we please Christ and please ourselves, in others we cannot please Christ except by denying ourselves. Yet the power to do all things is given us in Christ who strengthens us. The Transitional General Presbyter leads the Presbytery in prayer: General Presbyter: All: God of love and faithfulness, you have appointed our Lord Jesus Christ as mediator of a new covenant. Give Salem Presbytery grace to join ourselves with you, unite in following where you lead, and dedicate, commission, and set aside this day these members as Ruling Elder and Teaching Elder Commissioners for the 223 rd General Assembly. We are no longer our own, but yours. Put us with what you will, rank us with whom you will; put us to doing, put us to suffering; let us be employed for you or laid aside for you, exalted for you or brought low for you; let us be full, let us be empty; let us have all things, let us have nothing; we freely and wholeheartedly yield all things to your pleasure and disposal. May this covenant with those who worship and serve you, now made on earth, be ratified in heaven, to the glory of your name. Amen. (The Book of Common Order Church of Scotland 1994 ed.)

40 May 15, th meeting of Salem Presbytery Preparation for Ministry Margaret Almeida and John Senior, Co-Moderators 40 There are no recommendations from the CPM at this time. Updates: Since February 2018, the Salem CPM received three new Inquirers: Savannah Caccamo, a first-year student at Austin Seminary and a member of First Presbyterian Greensboro; Nick Demuynck, a first-year student at Austin Seminary and a member of First Presbyterian Greensboro; and Blake Tickle, a first-year student at Wake Forest University and member of Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Since February 2018, two candidates have advanced to Certified Ready to Receive a Call status: Travis Milam, a member of Clemmons Presbyterian Church; and Natasha (Schoonover) Sudderth, a member of Rumple Memorial Presbyterian Church.

41 Salem Presbytery Statement of Activities Through March 31, Actual Budget Variance GENERAL FUND Revenue Undesignated 110, ,000 (42,136) Per Capita 15,041 9,800 5,241 Church Dismissals 12,017 3,750 8, , ,550 (28,628) Other Receipts 10,115 10,250 (135) Rental Income 2,795 2,795 Income from Investments 7,779 6,300 1,479 Gain (Loss) on Investment (3,040) 0 (3,040) Other Interest Conference/Retreat Revenue 6,455 3,875 2,580 Transfer from Seminary Education Scholarship Fund 6,542 6,542 Total Revenue 169, ,605 (18,358) Expense Campus Ministry 35,000 35, GA & Synod Support 1,167 38,256 37,089 Defined Ministries 1,000 1,000 0 Hispanic Ministries 1,347 0 (1,347) Council / Committees 19,427 19, Administrative Compensation 106, ,217 32,654 Continuing Education 1,588 2,748 1,160 Travel Expense 6,669 7, Communications 6,319 7, Insurance 8,250 4,500 (3,750) Other Administrative 5,706 5,625 (81) Closed Church Expense 6,459 (6,459) Building Maintenance 3,272 5,750 2,478 Total Expense 202, ,520 63,753 General Fund Expenditures in Excess of Revenue (33,520) (78,915) 45,395

42 42 Salem Presbytery Statement of Activities Through March 31, 2018 Non-Budget Pass-Throughs REVENUE PCUSA 44,535 Local Validated Causes 3,182 47,717 EXPENDITURES PCUSA 44,535 Local Validated Causes 3,182 47,717 Revenue in Excess of Expenditures 0 Presbytery Funds REVENUE Duke Synod 105 Hispanic Ministry 1,347 Hunger 31,115 New Covenant Funds 0 Peace & Justice 1,672 Presbyterian Foundation 867 Seminary Education Fund 156 Youth Triennium 0 35,262 Expenditures Camp Scholarships 823 Church Growth 12,944 Hispanic Ministry 737 Hunger 9,250 Peace and Justice ,492 Expenditures in Excess of Revenue 10,770 Total Expenditures in Excess of Revenue (22,750)

43 Salem Presbytery Statement of Financial Position as of March 31, Assets Cash 59,221 Pledges Receivable from previous year end 7,029 Allowance for Doubtful Pledges (701) 6,328 Investments 1,643,819 Note Receivable 43,067 Sales Tax Receivable 597 Other Receivables 317 Currrent Assets 1,753,349 Land, Building, Equipment 948,111 Less Accumulated Depreciation (316,740) Non-current Assets 631,371 Total Assets 2,384,720 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities: Accounts Payable 14,409 Capital Leases 4,688 Other Liabilities 222 Current Liabilities 19,319 Net Assets: Unrestricted 1,972,806 Temporarily Restricted 291,846 Permanently Restricted 124,792 Net Income (24,043) 2,365,401 Total Liabilities and Net Assets 2,384,720

44 Salem Presbytery Pennies for Hunger Spring 2018 Since 1989 Salem Presbytery has distributed more than THREE MILLION DOLLARS to feed hungry people locally and around the world!! On 1/23/18 and 4/24/18, The International Hunger Committee heard 1 st & 2 nd quarter reports from & made the following disbursements to: Application & Accountability Report online at: Click on the Ministries tab 1) $10,000 to Sister2Sister International, Kenya; 2) $8,500 to Congo Farm Projects; for a total of $18,500 On 4/10/2018, The Domestic Hunger Committee made the following disbursements to agencies within our nineteen counties: Domestic Hunger Grants ~ Spring 2018 Sponsoring congregation Agency Amount 1. Burlington First Alamance Meals on Wheels $ Burlington First Allied Churches of Alamance $ Mt. Jefferson Ashe Co. Sharing Ctr. $ Madison Backpack Pals $ Griers Caswell Parish $ Concord Concord PC Food Pantry $ First Pres. Boone Hospitality House $ Pres. Church of the Cross Children s Feeding Progr $ Sedgefield Northside Comm. Ctr. Food Pantry $ Highland Samaritan Ministries, W-S $ Highland Second Harv. Food Bnk of NW NC $ Sedgefield Sedgefield Summer Lunches $ Elkin Tri-County Christian Crisis Min. $ N. Wilkesboro Wilkes Ministry of h.o.p.e. $ Domestic Grants for Spring 2018 $32, Application DEADLINES: Monday, February 5, 2018 Monday, August 6, 2018 Contact Bryan for hunger action programs, supply preaching, church school classes, retreat leadership, Bread for the World Offerings of Letters, concerts & more! Rev. Bryan McFarland, Associate Presbyter for East Neighborhood, SEND Ministry Area, and Hunger Action Advocate bmcfarland@salempresbytery.org Office: 336/ Fax: 336/ Cell: 336/ Salem Presbytery PO Box 1763 Clemmons, NC 27012

45 Equip Support Team Presents Intergenerational Ministry for the church today August 25, :30 1:00 Clemmons Presbyterian Church We have design a day of learning that will introduce and model intergenerational learning for the whole church. How do you include children in worship? How can children youth and adults participate in mission together? What are the impactful ways we can learn together? Ideas for small and large congregations. It will include a variety of workshops on Intergenerational worship, mission, and education New confirmation project, Visual Faith Child Protection Policy Resource Center and more A day for congregational leaders of youth, children, and adults. For worship, congregational care and other ministries Cost -$10 - NO lunch included - Childcare upon request To Equip and Strengthen our congregations for ministry in the world Register coming soon!!!!

46 241 ST SYNOD OF THE MID ATLANTIC HIGHLIGHTS MARCH 12-13, 2018 Square Pegs in Round Holes - Can a square peg really fit into a round hole? Yes, if you are Presbyterian. Try it! I suspect this model of visioning and decision-making has averted the church from creating conducive venues to stimulate minds and bring the beloved community closer. The 241 st Assembly is a reminder of the contemporary Gospel song, Come on in for the table is spread and the feast of the Lord is going on. Nearly 45 commissioners, corresponding members, presenters, and guests showed up! The square/round table set-up was large enough to accommodate everyone. It enabled the Assembly to address its business matters. Plenary sessions were generative in nature. They were facilitated in a very large circle setting. As Presbyterians gathered from across the region, we united under the theme from Ezekiel 37:1-6. As a result, God blew a fresh Spirit of boldness and generosity upon the Synod s dry bones! At the conclusion of two days of working, praying, worshipping, debating and fellowshipping, the results affirmed that God s Spirit is alive and well in and across the synod. God can place square Presbyterians into circles of faith that work. Square pegs can fit into round holes! Unexpected Gift How does a Mid-Council respond to an unanticipated financial gift of $40,000.00? The synod was the recipient of such a gift during the 241 st Assembly. Presbytery Executive Jim Moseley and Vice-Moderator Elect Mawuna Gardesey made a special presentation to Synod Moderator Claterbaugh. With a mouth gapping the Moderator murmured Thank You. The check was in support of the Speer Trust Fund, a foundation in Delaware focused on alleviating the root causes of poverty. The synod has been a regular beneficiary of Speer Trust Funds but as New Castle Presbytery moves to a new model of ministry and leadership, the future funding from Speer Trust is in question. This check was one way of expressing Gratitude to the synod for its outreach and impactful ministries. The Synod Speer Trust Fund Committee awards grants to churches and organizations across the region engaged in this special ministry. Synod s priorities of addressing Race and White Privilege continued as Jim Moseley introduced three noteworthy scholars who are experts in their subject. Each brought groundbreaking facts that educated and strengthened commissioner s resolve of allowing their Christian values to outweigh hate and hostility. Rev. Dr. Jon Barton is the General Minister of the Virginia Council of Churches and resides in Richmond VA Rev. Veronica Cannon is the Interim Pastor of Avondale Presbyterian Church and resides in Charlotte NC Rev. Dr. Jerry L. Cannon is Senior Pastor of CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church and resides in Charlotte NC Doctrine of Discovery Retiring VCC General Minister, Jon Barton, transformed the Assembly into a History Classroom. An ardent supporter for Native American State and Federal Recognition, Barton introduced the Doctrine of Discovery. This was new information to most persons present. This doctrine or law was placed into action by European monarchs in order to legitimize the colonization of lands outside of Europe. It allowed European entities to seize lands inhabited by indigenous people under the guise of discovery. In 2000, VCC was invited by six Virginia Tribes to support them in seeking Federal Recognition. Jon has personally provided testimony to various committees of the US House and US Senate for the purpose of garnering recognition of six Virginia Tribes (Chickahominy, Chickahominy Eastern Division, Monacan, Nansemond, Rappahannock and Upper Mattaponi). These tribes have been largely overlooked. 1

47 As a result of the systematic discrimination created by the Virginia 1924 Racial Integrity Act, their records have been altered and destroyed by official acts of the Commonwealth. Passage of the federal legislation would enable these recognized tribes to become eligible for up to $12 million per year in federal Indian Health and Indian Education benefits. Most powerful to Barton s presentation was the reminder that The Doctrine of Discovery was used by the Christian Church which gave divine blessing and calling to European monarchs. The impact of this doctrine is felt today. Racism and White Privilege are alive and present in the church more than ever. Recognition means validation of one s personhood and value. The Catawba Story is also new to many; however, for Veronica Cannon this story is real talk. On October 6, 1866, the Catawba Presbytery was organized just after the end of the Civil War. Northern missionaries saw the newly liberated African Americans as objects of mission and began to evangelize. Hence, congregations were organized; presbyteries were created as well as synods related to the Northern Presbyterian Church. In 1887, the General Assembly organized the Catawba Synod which would be made up of the presbyteries of Catawba, Cape Fear, Yadkin and Southern Virginia. Since its inception, Catawba had strong ties to Johnson C. Smith and Barber Scotia College. These institutions of higher learning prepared men, women and young people for leadership in Black Presbyterian Churches and communities. The churches, presbytery and synod produced prophetic Presbyterian Leadership. Men and women were catapulted into civil rights leaders. Many became ardent advocates for social justice changes. However, with the 1983 Reunion of the PCUS and UPC, these presbyteries and synod were dissolved. Restructuring lead to African Americans feeling a loss of their voices and clearly diminished their presence and participation. Racial Ethnic ministries ended, mission functions ended and advocacy groups lost their seats on the council. Cannon challenged Commissioners to restore the lost voices, fund educational opportunities to help African Americans leaders to become stronger in their communities and across the denomination. Several commissioners bore witness to her presentation as they were alums of Scotia and Smith and/or products of churches that came out of Catawba or a similar history. Jerry Cannon is an effective practitioner in ministry and is Senior Pastor of the largest African American Presbyterian Church in the Synod and possibly the PCUSA. Jerry knows a lot about rationales for a new African American initiative. In fact, he is a walking and living history for the impact of the Catawba Presbytery and Synod. Jerry was the last Teaching Elder to be ordained by Catawba Presbytery. His sister, Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon, is the first African American female to be ordained in the Presbyterian Church by Catawba Presbytery. Jerry s presentation focused on providing a rationale for this new initiative. He charged the assembly to invest in the Next Generation of African American Leaders. He provided 10-key poignant themes: (1) Point the Next Generation of Christian Leaders to God, 2) Make them our primary focus, 3) Be in it for the Long Haul, 4) Allow for mistakes, 5) Foster authentic and long lasting relationships with them, 6) Teach them Structure and Orderliness, (7) Investing in the Next Generation requires hard work and financial investment, (8) Be prepared to step aside for the next generation but work alongside of them, (9) He stressed the importance of accountability and for all of us to hold each other accountable in terms of spiritual discipline and recruitment, and (10) Finally, he encouraged all to engage in the discipline of Prayer. Connectionalism Catherine Lynch, Presbyterian Church Investment & Loan Program (PILP) Development Specialist represents Synods of the Trinity and Mid-Atlantic covering the East coast (New Jersey to North Carolina). Catherine demonstrated beautifully the connectional nature between the General Assembly, Synods, presbyteries and congregations by delivering Rebate Checks to commissioners from six presbyteries. In turn, presbyteries are asked to present rebate checks to individual churches during their 2

48 presbytery meetings. Checks could range from more than $50.00 to $10, depending on the amounts a particular congregation, presbytery or synod has invested. Churches from Baltimore, Eastern Virginia, Salem, Shenandoah, WNC and National Capital Presbyteries were benefactors. Thanks Catherine and PILP. Committee Reports Administration Committee welcomed Helen Bessent-Byrd (EVA) as its new chair. The committee addressed, (a) Approval of Massanetta Springs Articles of Incorporation, (b) Referred the Kate B. Reynolds Certification Committee guideline changes back, (c) Established dates and processes for the presbytery minutes reviews, (d) Reinstated the Synod Executive and Stated Clerk Position to temporary full-time effective March 13, 2018 to December 31, 2018, (e) Future Assembly dates are March 11-12, 2019 and September 13-14, 2019 at Ginter Park PC. (September dates are a Friday/Saturday rather than a Monday/Tuesday). Finance Committee Co-Chaired by Riley Burgess and Robbie Phillips (CHA/CCC) reported the following: (a) Referred the revision for finance policies/procedures and the synod Treasurer position description to the Administration Committee; (b) Discussed the 2018 synod per capita rate and decided to leave it at $.85, but will be revisited later; (c) Shared that synod 2017 investments achieved more than $590, in returns; (d) Establish The Synod Mission Support Fund from the proceeds of the sale of the Synod property in the amount of $135,000. The Finance Committee is working on a plan to grow the fund for the purpose of funding the operations and mission of the Synod; (e) Received the Audit of the 2016 Financial Statements. (f) Committed $10, to the Baltimore Presbytery COLA for the 2020 General Assembly. The possibility of more funding at a later date can be sought. Grants and Awards Committee chaired by Jim Kirkpatrick (EVA) reported that Peacemaking/Global Witness applications have increased resulting from an informational letter having been sent to the synods 14 presbyteries in December. $25, of Peacemaking funds was reallocated to underwrite Administrative Commission cost which will address concerns that the synod has about AKAP. Grants, Scholarships and Awards were approved for the following: Peacemaking Offering funded projects at Ben Salem (CHA) Forklift Training Program - $5,000; Davidson College (CHA) Immersion Trip for college students - $7,500; Milner Memorial (NHO) Creation of a space for community groups to foster stronger community relationships - $5,500; and Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program VALEAP, (JAM) to support police officers involved in traumatic incidents - $20,000. New and Small Church Seven applications totaling $22, were funded. They include All Souls (JAM) sanctuary repairs for worship $3,500; Bear Grass (NHO) Music ministry $3,500; Francis Makemie (EVA) exterior painting of sanctuary $3,500; South Plains (JAM) organ repairs $2,800; The Fellowship Place (CHA) handicapped ramp $3,500; Third Norfolk (EVA) purchase new windows and blinds for fellowship hall $2,051; and Bethesda PC (JAM) replacement of the church roof $3,500. Euler Scholarship funded Christopher Speaks in the amount of $7,500. Presbytery Initiative Committee welcomed Cindy Privette (ABI) as its new chair. The committee s purpose is to respond to initiatives by two or more presbyteries. This cycle, the committee received and approved an application for a Retreat for Presbytery Leadership in the amount of $3, (NHO/CCC Presbyteries). This retreat is aimed at exploring ways to enhance relationships and encourage healing between Presbytery leadership and wounded congregations. Nominating Committee Susanne Taylor is Synod Moderator Elect and Mawuna Gardesey is Vice Moderator Elect. The following Presbyteries have vacancies on synod committees. AKAP: Jubilee; EVA: Representation and Speer; JAM: Nominating; PEA: Representation. 3

49 Executive Committee summarized its work between Assemblies. A recommendation to form an Administrative Commission (AC) to address the life, health, and vitality of the Atlantic Korean American Presbytery was approved. Further, the Synod Moderator and Stated Clerk were authorized to name seven persons to serve on the commission with at least half being Korean. After allowing time for debate, the 241 st Assembly approved the AC and prayer was offered by Commissioner Keith Page (BAL) on behalf of AKAP. THE NEXT GENERATION INITIATIVE PROPOSAL was distributed Monday evening. Tuesday morning, Commissioners were given additional time to read it as they gathered in the huge circle. Moseley then read the proposal aloud with everyone listening attentively. Presenters J. Barton, V. Cannon and J. Cannon joined the group in Plenary One which provided ample opportunity for commissioners to interact with them. Discussion evolved around the churches complicity in the Doctrine of Discovery and the unintended impact of the 1983 Reunion which resulted in dissolving All Black Governing Bodies. One commissioner compared this event to a Presbyterian Church member who was forced to give up her home because government chose to build a road through it. One commissioner remarked, What have we done in the name of Jesus Christ? Some feel that complacency is the enemy and the millennials are not complacent, they want change NOW! Purposefully, Jim placed the Assembly in a position to make a decision about the Next Generation Initiative as he identified the relationships between the presentations and the new initiative. Synod of the Living Waters is noted for developing water systems for third world countries. Synod of the Sun is known for developing solar panels to use in countries and areas where electricity is unavailable. What will the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic be known for and whom shall we serve? Commissioners did not hesitate approving the Next Generation Initiative. The 241 st Assembly empowered the Executive Committee to appoint a team to plan a strategy to move the Initiative forward to include such features as (a) conversation and collaboration with identified partners, (b) a timeline for actions and engagement, (c) a process to share the Initiative with member presbyteries, (d) a projection of funding needs, and (e) considerations for staff support and consultation. The sum of $ was approved from Presbytery Initiatives Funds for the team to cover expenses related to meetings, travel, production, interviews, research etc. The Initiative is on the Synod s website at Synod Stated Clerk reported that the PCUSA Freedom Rising Pilot Initiative is taking specific action to confront the societal and racial issues facing black communities in the U.S. by living into a new church initiative to address the plight of African American males in our country. Four presbyteries are out of compliance with the synod standing rules and the clerks of each presbytery will be notified of such: 1) NAT elected two ruling elders instead of one teaching and one ruling elder, 2) NHO elected two teaching elders instead of one teaching and one ruling elder, 3) PEA elected two teaching elders instead of one teaching and one ruling elder, 4) SAL elected one commissioner. All but Peaks Presbytery completed its per capita giving in The Synod Stated Clerk and Peaks Transitional General Presbyter are working to address this. Concerns continue to evolve about the life, health and vitality of the Atlantic Korean American Presbytery. Judicial and Civil Cases have occurred in this matter. The Synod Executive and Stated Clerk, Warren J. Lesane, Jr., has been elected vice-chair of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board. The Assembly instructed the Synod Moderator and Stated Clerk to communicate with all General Presbyters/Stated Clerks in the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic encouraging them to talk with commissioners attending the 223 rd General Assembly about the proposed per capita increase. Dates for upcoming Synod Assemblies are March 11-12, 2019 and September 13-14, 2019 at Ginter Park PC. 4

50 Stated Clerk Office Active PC(USA) Members in Salem Presbytery May Margaret Almeida Stated Supply Salisbury Second 101 Marybeth Asher-Lawson Pastor Springwood 103 Taylor Barner Associate Pastor Burlington First 101 Kaye Barrow-Ziglar Pastor Logan 108 Timothy Bates Stated Supply Calvary/Cameron 101 Sidney F. Batts Pastor Greensboro First 101 Kathryn Beach Pastor Rumple Memorial 791 Kent Berry Therapist Private Practice (validated) 101 Joseph L. Blankinship Co-Pastor Forest Hills 103 Erin Bowers Associate Pastor High Point First 101 Steve Daniel Braswell Pastor Graham 101 Kenneth Broman-Fulks Pastor High Point First 791 Tommy Brown Validated Ministry F.A.R.M. Café, Boone 101 Olen Bruner Pastor Trinity, Salisbury 101 Thom Burleson Pastor Parkway, Winston-Salem 103 Kathryn Campbell Associate Pastor Starmount 791 Virginia Christman Chaplain Dept. WFU (validated) 101 Lindsey Clifton Co-Pastor Forest Hills 105 Kevin Conley Interim Pastor Unity 103 Lindsay Conrad Associate Pastor Burlington First 103 Newton Cowan Associate Pastor Jamestown 644 Jill Y. Crainshaw Director/Vocational Formation Wake Forest Divinity School (validated) 641 Amanda Davee Lomax Campus Minister Salem College (validated) 403 Melissa Davis Agency Staff GA 105 Nancy Jo Dederer Interim Fellowship 103 Neil Wayne Dunnavant Associate Pastor Greensboro First 101 David Ealy Pastor Hawfields 101 Christopher East Co-Pastor Epiphany NCD 101 Lou McAlister East Co-Pastor Epiphany NCD 101 John Elam Pastor Franklin 101 Carlton A.G. Eversley Pastor Dellabrook 108 Eric Faust Temporary Supply Bethesda, Statesville (also HR 299) 791 Jonathan Freeman Counselor Alamance Regional Medical Center (validated) 791 Larry Freeman Counselor Private Practice (validated) 101 Dana Fruits Pastor Mocksville First 101 Jonathan Gaska Pastor Trinity, W-S 101 Grif Gatewood Pastor Mt. Airy First 101 Brian Gawf Pastor Asheboro First 101 Will Gipe Pastor Prospect 101 Diane Givens-Moffett Pastor St. James 101 Jon Kyle Goodman Pastor Alamance 791 Sandra Greene Chaplain LOB

51 Stated Clerk Office Active PC(USA) Members in Salem Presbytery May Joshua Musser Gritter Co-Pastor Salisbury First 101 Lara Musser Gritter Co-Pastor Salisbury First 101 Philip Hagen Pastor Unity 641 Stephanie Hankins Campus Minister ASU 101 Stephen Hannah Pastor Fifth Creek and Old Providence 101 Randy Harris Pastor Highland 101 Marti Reed Hazelrigg Pastor Oak Ridge 105 Jennie Hemrick Interim Pastor Thomasville First 101 William B. Heyward Pastor Mount Jefferson 105 Bryan Hovey Interim Pastor Sparta 101 William M. Hoyle Pastor Clemmons 791 Hye Jin Hwang Assoc. Pastor Oakland Korean (validated) 101 Karen Jackson Pastor Faith 101 Rob Jackson Pastor Community in Christ 103 Dorothy Hunt Jacobs Associate Pastor Greensboro, First 101 John Johnson Pastor Bethany, Graham 101 Ki Seok Kim Pastor Korean First 103 Randal Kirby Associate Pastor Salisbury First 701 Jacqueline Lynn Kunkle Chaplain Hospice of Iredell County (validated) 701 Khelen Kuzmovich Chaplain Resident at WFUMC 101 Emily Schlaman Larsen Co-Pastor St. Andrews 101 Eric P. Larsen Co-Pastor St. Andrews 103 Debbie Layman Associate Pastor Highland 101 Charlie Lee Pastor Starmount 791 Insook Lee Faculty LOB 105 Troy Lesher-Thomas Interim Pastor LOB 105 Joel M. Long Interim Pastor LOB 101 Inger Manchester Pastor Fieldstone 641 Eustacia Marshall Campus Ministry Faith Point Fellowship (validated) 101 Touré C. Marshall Pastor Grace 101 Donald McCann Pastor Third Creek 103 Patrick McElwaine Associate Pastor Clemmons 305 Bryan McFarland Assoc. Presbyter Salem Presbytery 791 Mary McNeal Parish Associate Oak Ridge 701 Francis Rivers Meza Chaplain NCBH (validated) 301 Alfredo Miranda Evangelist Salem Presbytery 403 Rosa Miranda Agency Staff LOB 105 Susan Moorefield Interim Pastor North Wilkesboro 644 Richard Osmer Professor Princeton Seminary (validated) 641 Glenn Otterbacher Campus Minister Wake Forest University (validated) 101 Jeffrey Payne Paschal Pastor Guilford Park 103 Samuel Perkins Associate Pastor Westminster, Greensboro 644 Rebecca Todd Peters Professor Elon University (validated)

52 Stated Clerk Office Active PC(USA) Members in Salem Presbytery May Kim Priddy Pastor Sedgefield 101 John Pruitt Pastor Kernersville First 654 Andre Resner Faculty Hood Theological Seminary (validated) 101 Paul Rhodes Pastor Bethel, McLeansville 101 Brian Rummage Pastor Lexington Second 105 Mark Sandlin Interim Pastor Presbyterian Church of the Covenant 302 Stephen W. Scott Trans. Executive Salem Presbytery 644 John Senior Dir. Supervised Min. WFUMC (validated) 101 Ronald Shive Pastor Burlington First 101 Paul I. Sink Pastor Taylorsville 101 Jay Dale Smith Pastor Jamestown 101 Jeffrey Steven Smith Pastor Boone First 108 Steven A. Snipes Stated Supply Oakland/Wilkes Chapel 101 Jeffrey Sockwell Pastor Shallowford 108 Laura M. Spangler Stated Supply Lloyd 101 William Stacey Steck Pastor Thyatira 103 Courtney Stevens Associate Pastor Highland 761 J. Grantham Sutphin Navy Chaplain Japan 101 Stuart Taylor Pastor Elkin 101 Andrew Taylor-Troutman Pastor Chapel in the Pines 791 Erich Thompson Liturgical Furniture Greensboro (validated) 101 Ernest Thompson III Pastor Westminster 641 Katie Todd Campus Ministry UKirk Greensboro (validated) 105 Mason Todd Interim Pastor Pittsboro 101 Randolph T. Wellford Pastor Stony Creek 701 Nancy Williams-Berry Chaplain River Landing (validated) 791 Alicia Wilson CSW Salisbury (validated) 101 Virginia L. Wood Pastor Madison 101 Tom Wray Pastor Smyrna 791 Alicia Wright LCSW Levin Cancer Institute (validated) 101 A. Lee Zehmer Pastor Lexington First

53 797 Amanda Anderson 797 Jay Banasiak 797 Donald Johnson Barbour 797 Jonathan C. Barker 797 Kellie Browne 797 Hilton J. Cochran 797 Samuel Dansokho 797 Lee Ellenwood 797 Terri Engle 797 Carter B. Gillespie 797 Robert J. Goforth 797 Peter Hazelrigg 797 Felicia Hoyle 797 Vicki Jones Johnson 797 Barrie Kirby 797 William Lawrence, Jr. 797 Tom LaBonte 797 Insook Lee 797 Kathryn Lee 797 Mitzi Lesher-Thomas 797 Jo Nygard Owens 797 Steve M. Pharr 797 Mark Wallace Sinnett 797 Bill Waterstradt 797 Elinor Ware Wilburn Stated Clerk Office PC(USA) Members-at-Large in Salem Presbytery May 2018

54 Stated Clerk Office Honorably Retired PC(USA) Ministers in Salem Presbytery May Will Ackles 299 James H. Allen 299 Frederick A. Beck 299 Jesse Bledsoe 299 Ronald L. Bowie 299 L. Adlai Boyd 299 Malcolm M. Bullock 299 George C. Carpenter 299 Charles R. Carter 299 Carole F. Chase 299 Jae Chung 299 Gray Clark 299 Robert E. Cleveland 299 Fred Coates 299 Frank C. Collier 299 Clyde T. Cooke 299 Frank Covington 299 Richard Cox 299 Calvin Crump 299 Reid Dalton III 299 Max Eugene Deal 299 Judith Dellinger 299 Franklin Dew 299 Bobby DeWitt 299 James Dickens 299 M. Susan Dobyns 299 James Dollar 299 Stewart Ellis 299 Eric M. Faust 299 Charles G. Fitzpatrick 299 John Donald Fowler 299 James T. Frazier 299 Elijah B. Freeman, Jr. 299 Robert O. Freeman 299 Harold E. Fuller 299 Robert Gant 299 Philip Gehman 299 Lucius A. Gray 299 Caroline Gourley Grisette 299 Randy Hall 299 William Hamilton 299 Hewon Han 299 James Henderson 299 Frederick R. Horner 299 Charles Herbert Howell 299 Marcia Jaureguizar 299 William Stephen Johnston 299 Henry J. Keating 299 Cynthia Keever 299 Sandy Kern 299 Walt King 299 Tom Lane 299 Robert Eugene Lee 299 William A. Leist 299 Ruth Lenger 299 Robert M. Lewis 299 S. Edwin Lewis 299 B. Paul Lindsay 299 David Allison Long, III 299 William F. Long 299 Roger C. Mackey 299 Samuel P. Marshall, III 299 Steve A. Martin 299 Robert M. Matthews 299 Stephen P. McCutchan 299 Angus W. McGregor 299 Douglas McLeroy 299 Mary McNeal 299 Ken Meeks, Jr. 299 Judson Milam 299 John Milholland 299 Raymond Mims 299 H. Reid Montgomery 299 Molly Morgan 299 Stephen A. Moss 299 Kathy Muder 299 Joseph B. Mullin 299 George H. Murray, IV 299 Donald Nance 299 Arnold Nuckles 299 Carl Parsons 299 David C. Partington 299 Franklin L. Partridge 299 S. Curtis Patterson 299 Floyd P. Peterson 299 Joseph L. Pickard 299 A. B. Plexico 299 Richard Qualls 299 Leland A. Richardson 299 Paul N. Ridolfi 299 James M. Rissmiller 299 Russell Ritchel 299 Jeannette G. Rodenbough 299 Robert Sandercock 299 Charles Frederic Sanford 299 Christopher Schooley 299 Victor C. Scott 299 Grant M. Sharp 299 R. Paige Shelton 299 Jerold D. Shetler 299 Suzanne Shoffner 299 Burwell Shore 299 Billy F. Sosebee 299 Joe L. Spears 299 Bernard Spielman 299 Delores Spielman 299 John Douglas Sterrett III 299 Samuel Stevenson 299 Frank Stewart 299 Julia Ross Strope 299 Larry Summey 299 Harry S. Thomas 299 Glenn Thomason 299 Ernest T. Thompson, Jr. 299 Thomas R. Vaughan 299 Stanley M. Voth 299 James Wagner 299 Harold F. Waldruff 299 E. Dale Walker 299 W. Russell Ward, Jr. 299 Worth N. Watts 299 Jeffrey White 299 Norman M. Whitney 299 Dan Wilkers 299 Benjamin F. Williams 299 James K. Wilson 299 R. Scott Woodmansee

55 Stated Clerk Office Commissioned Ruling Elders, CRE in Salem Presbytery May Bill Bates Love Valley 107 Jim Beard Immanuel 107 Steve Braxton Trinity, Elon 107 Marty Brim Wentworth 107 Doug Brinkley Pine Ridge 107 William Browder Mt. Vernon Springs 107 Joseph T. Brown Dogwood Acres 107 Jeffrey Bumgarner Laurel Fork 107 Thomas Burleson Glenwood 107 Sid Crunk Glendale Springs 107 Jack Dyer Stoneville 107 John Groff Cooleemee 107 James Harley Freedom, Reid Memorial 107 Nita Henderson Mebane First 107 Sam Jenkins Griers 107 Richard LaDew Siler City 107 Sue Moore Bethany Statesville (during illness) 107 Stedman Newsome Allen Temple 107 Rick Purcell VM, Graham 107 Wayne Robertson Greenwood 107 Amanda Santolla Hills 107 David Stratton Sandy Ridge 107 Frederick Terry Mocksville Second 107 Parks Williams Pleasant Grove 107 Francis Young El Bethel

56 Charlotte Allbright, Burlington First Sarah Beth Christie, Retired Rachel Culler, Retired Evelyn Edwards, Retired Harriet Gilbert, Retired Eleanor Godfrey, Retired Jacquelyn Hall, Retired Rev. Felicia Hoyle, MAL Wynn McGregor, Retired Kim Row, Guilford Park Rebecca Carter Tolley, Retired David Smithey, Children s Ministry Elizabeth Welter, Retired Rev. Tom Wray, Smyrna Stated Clerk Office Certified Christian Educators in Salem Presbytery May 2018

57 Be a part of a Presbytery Committee Budget and Finance Cares for the finances of the Presbytery. Meets third Tuesday of most months in the a.m. Campus Ministry Cares for the ministry with students, faculty and staff of college campuses within Salem Presbytery. Meets four times a year as needed. Church Growth Encourages creative approaches to growing vital churches and cares for small churches. Meets second Tuesday of the month. Committee on Preparation for Ministry Supports our Inquirers & Candidates preparing for ministry. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Hunger Domestic Provides advocacy and addresses hunger issues. Processes and gives grants to local hunger agencies. Meets on second to last Tuesday of the month from 10-12, as needed. Hunger International Provides advocacy and brings awareness of international hunger issues. Processes and gives grants to international hunger agencies. Meets on last Tuesday of the month, as needed. Committee on Representation Reviews committee vacancies, names candidates, confirms their willingness to serve, and presents to Presbytery for election. Meets prior to each Presbytery Meeting. Permanent Judicial Commission Meets when a legal case arises, only as needed. Commission on Ministry Oversees relationships of congregations, pastors, and other leaders. Assists in the call process as congregations seek new pastors. Assists in seeking reconciliation where conflict has arisen. Meets fourth Thursday of each month in both plenary and local neighborhood gatherings. Executive Council Governing body of Salem Presbytery; works on behalf of the presbytery. Meets monthly on the third Thursday in the afternoon, except in months where Presbytery meets. Equip Equips congregations for leadership training, teaching, and ministry & service; empowers congregations through resourcing, connecting and communicating. Meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday in the morning. Examinations Meets to examine ministers and persons ready to receive a call to service and membership in Salem Presbytery. Meets fourth Thursday of every month in a.m. Personnel Oversees personnel/human resource matters for the Presbytery office staff. The Committee meets as needed. Property Oversees Salem Presbytery s buildings and property in Clemmons and elsewhere, dealing with property issues that arise. Meets monthly on the 2nd Monday. Presbyterian Youth Ministry Team Plan and implement events for Middle and High School students in the Presbytery, providing an atmosphere of fun and fellowship while sharing the Good News of the gospel, comprised of youth and adults. Meets on 3rd Saturdays during the school year, plus events. Send Oversee the outreach and justice ministries for the Presbytery, and aids congregations in their own outreach and justice endeavors. Inspiring and modeling local and global mission ministries: Meets as needed. Other groups that offer the opportunity for your gifts: Ecumenical and Interfaith, Peace and Justice, Presbyterian Women s Coordinating Team, Salem Black Presbytery Caucus.

58 Nomination for Salem Presbytery Committees For the use of the Committee on Representation Date: Nominee Information: Name of Nominee: Telephone: Mailing Address: Church: Status: Teaching Elder/Clergy Ruling Elder Deacon Church Member Committee of interest: Briefly state relative experiences: Nominator Information: Recommended by: Telephone: Please return form to: Salem Presbytery P.O. Box 1763 Clemmons, NC Fax: Rev