October 2, Greetings: Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Clerks of Sessions, Members of Presbytery Mission Cabinet & Others

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1 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Cultivating Generosity 807 West King Street Elizabethtown, NC VOICE: FAX: October 2, 2017 Greetings: Teaching Elders, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Clerks of Sessions, Members of Presbytery Mission Cabinet & Others The 111th Stated Meeting of Presbytery will held October 14, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church, 102 Ann Street, Fayetteville, NC Directions are included in the Advance Packet. The attached Advance Packet includes the meeting agenda, detailed reports concerning the various items of business to be conducted at this meeting, and several items of information. By going to the Presbytery s website ( you will find Guidelines for a First Time Elder Commissioner. To be excused from the meeting send an to jankrause@presbycc.org or call the Presbytery office at Please note that it is not necessary to print the whole packet. You can choose to print just the pages you need/want for the meeting at Just view the pages on the screen and entered into the Print Command the numbers of just the pages you want. I urge you to study the agenda and reports ahead of time. Concerning Registration: At each registration table there will be notebooks for you to print your name. There will be four registration groupings: (1) Pastors, (2) Church elder commissioners will register under their church name, (Be aware that all First Presbyterian churches will be listed under F, not under the city name.), (3) CRE s, Committee Chairs & Christian Educators, and (4) Guests. Voting commissioners and minister members will be given a blue neck wallet. The blue neck wallets are to be returned in collection bins at the conclusion of the meeting. Visitors will be asked to fill out registration cards and will receive stickon name tags. Boxed sandwich lunches will be available for persons making advance reservations. Cost is $9, payable at the door. No money will be accepted prior to event. Reservations are due by Monday, October 9, 2017 at 1:00 PM and can be made online at Childcare will be offered with advance notice. Contact the Presbytery Office with the request and include the ages of the children ( , ext. 2) or jankrause@presbycc.org) no later than 12:00 noon, Friday, October 6. Be sure to bring a snack and lunch for the children that day. In the unlikely event of severe weather, we will announce any postponement of the meeting on Presbytery s web site ( and/or via Presbytery s networks. Moderator John Bryan will call the meeting to order promptly at 9:30 AM. William T. Reinhold General Presbyter & Stated Clerk Page 1 of 64

2 DIRECTIONS TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 102 ANN ST., FAYETTEVILLE, NC From I-95 North (Florence) Stay on I-95 (don t get on Business I-95) Take Exit #52 Take West NC 24 to Fayetteville After you cross Business I-95 (Eastern Blvd.), turn left at the 3 nd stoplight onto Green Street Take first left onto Bow Street, then first left onto Ann Street First Presbyterian Church is at the corner of Bow and Ann Streets. From I-95 South (Richmond) Take Exit #56 Business I-95 At stoplight, turn right onto Grove Street At 3 nd stoplight, turn left onto Green Street Take first left onto Bow Street, then first left onto Ann Street First Presbyterian Church is at the corner of Bow and Ann Streets. From 401 North (Charlotte) Stay on Business North 401 Raeford Road Business 401 will take a right at Robeson Street Stay on Robeson Street 2 ½ miles (do not follow 401 N) Turn right onto Hay Street Stay on Hay Street until you get to the Market House Go ¾ way around and turn right onto Green Street Turn right at 1 st stoplight onto Bow Street Turn left onto Ann Street From South NC 87 (Sanford) Follow NC 24 Bragg Blvd. through Ft. Bragg You will go several miles After you go over the Martin Luther King Freeway, take the 2 nd left onto Rowan Street Turn right at the 2 nd light onto Green Street Take first left onto Bow Street, then first left onto Ann Street First Presbyterian Church is at the corner of Bow and Ann Streets From 401 South (Raleigh) Follow 401 South Business / Ramsey Street until you approach downtown area Ramsey becomes Green Street. Follow Green to Bow Street (Wells Fargo bank on your left) Turn left onto Bow Street, then left onto Ann Street First Presbyterian Church is at the corner of Bow and Ann Streets From NC 87 North (Wilmington) Take Exit 103 (Gillespie Street) Gillespie Street to Market House Go ½ way around and exit onto Green Street Turn right at the 1 st stoplight onto Bow Street, and first left onto Ann Street First Presbyterian Church is at the corner of Bow and Ann Streets Page 2 of 64 (Map located on back)

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4 8:45 AM Registration Begins Proposed Agenda Presbytery of Coastal Carolina One Hundred and Eleventh Stated Meeting Saturday, October 14, 2017 First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC Rev. John Bryan, Presbytery Moderator Rev. LaVera Parato, Vice-Moderator 9:30 AM Call to Order and Opening Prayer Rev. John Bryan, Moderator 9:32 AM Declaration of Quorum Rev. Bill Reinhold, Stated Clerk 9:33 AM Welcome Rev. Michael Garrett, Pastor 9:35 AM Appointments of Standing Committees Rev. John Bryan, Moderator Attendance, Bills & Overtures, Thanks, Temporary Clerks 9:37 AM Adoption of the Agenda (4-5) Rev. Bill Goodnight, Chair of Mission Cabinet 9:40 AM Stated Clerk s Report Introductions & New Business*(6-11) Rev. Bill Reinhold, Stated Clerk 9:45 AM Morning Worship (Includes Youth Council Commissioning) 11:00 AM Stated Clerk s Report Continued (6-11) Rev. Bill Reinhold, Stated Clerk/General Presbyter 11:15 AM Update on Mexico Partnership Delegation from Gulf of Mexico Presbytery 11:30 AM Nominations (12-18) CRE Richard Wurtzel Election of GA Commissioners for 2018 (12) Election of Presbytery Committee Members (13) Election of Search Committee for General Presbyter/Stated Clerk (13) Representation (15-18) 11:40 AM Committee on Preparation for Ministry (19) Rev. Philip Gladden Examination for Candidacy: Chris Taylor from Brownson Memorial 12:00 Noon Reports from Ministry Partners (five minutes each) Friends of Camp Kirkwood (20-21) Church Campaign Services The Presbyterian Homes Update on Hurricane Matthew Recovery Matthew PUSH Week (22) 12:20 PM Mission Cabinet Rev. Bill Goodnight A. Finance and Property (23-37) B. Youth Ministry (38-39) C. Resolution Regarding Dreamers (40) D. Update on Presbytery Coaches 1:00 PM Lunch 2:15 PM Reports from The Three Missional Communities (five minutes each) (41-46) 2:30 PM Celebrating the Reformation Skit Martin Luther and John Calvin Page 4 of 64

5 2:40 PM Commission on Ministry (47-52) Ruling Elder Jay Bender A. Organization of First Hispanic Congregation of Fayetteville B. Introduction of New Minister Members (plus possible examination for ordination) C. Minimum Terms of Call for 2018 (50) D. Administrative Commission for Amy s Chapel (47 #4) E. Amendment to Manual of Operations regarding Dissolution of Pastoral Relationships (47 #6) F. Request for GA Ruling re Temporary Members of Presbytery as Moderators (51) 3:40 PM Installation of Moderator and Vice-Moderator Rev. John Bryan, Outgoing Moderator 3:50 PM Other Reports A. Peacemaking (53 55) B. Monroe Camp and Retreat Center (56) C. Women s Conference (57) 3:55 PM New Business* (if any) 4:00 PM Closing Prayer and Adjournment As you leave the meeting, please tuck the strings back into your neck wallet and place in the boxes by the doors. Also, please leave evaluation forms in their boxes by the doors. Thank you for your participation in the meeting! Page 5 of 64

6 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Stated Clerk s Report October 14, Minutes of the Presbytery Information 2016 Minutes have been approved by the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Minutes of March 25, 2017, were approved by the Mission Cabinet on May 8, Minutes of Central Gathering June 3, 2017, East Gathering June 10, 2017 and West Gathering June 10, 2017 were each approved by their appropriate bodies. 2. Communion Authorizations - Information The Mission Cabinet has authorized the administration of the Lord s Supper at Middle School and High School retreats and a pastoral retreats led by members of this presbytery in accordance with the Manual of Operations, Summary of Congregations Seeking Dismissal to Another Reformed Body Dismissed Discerning Future Decided Not To Request Bensalem (EPC) Antioch Jacksonville Chadbourn Bethel (EPC) Cypress Clarkton Calabash (ECO) Galatia Flat Branch (ECO) Priest Hill Have ACs Working Oak Island (EPC) Stanford Bowden Pineland (EPC) Wayside (EPC) Faison Memorial (Clinton) Harmony Holly Grove 4. Ruling of Permanent Judicial Commission in the Case of 2017-A (Ronald E. Stoker) The Book of Order (D ) requires that the stated clerk read the decision of the PJC to the presbytery at its next stated or adjourned meeting or at a meeting called for this purpose. (Pages 8-11) for the text of the PJC s ruling and the related guilty plea. 5. Amendment of Presbytery s Manual of Operations. We have discovered that our Manual of Operations does not specify which part of the presbytery is authorized to dissolve a pastoral relationship if the dissolution is contested. The Commission on Ministry acts to dissolve pastoral relationships on behalf of the presbytery when both the pastor and congregation concur. The Commission on Ministry is bringing a recommendation that either the full Presbytery or the appropriate Missional Community be authorized to act to dissolve a pastoral relationship where one or both of the parties does not concur. This is coming today after having been sent to the sessions and minister members of the presbytery six (6) weeks before the presbytery meeting in accordance with the amendment process of the Manual. 6. Commissioner s Resolution. Rev. Bill Goodnight has consulted with a number of colleagues and is presenting a resolution on immigration reform and particularly the issue of Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA). I propose that we consider this resolution during the Mission Cabinet report. (Page 40) Page 6 of 64

7 7. Nominations Committee The Moderator has placed the following names in nomination for election to the Nominations Committee of the Presbytery. I move their election. Class of 2018 Elder Bill Ingle West Community Class of 2020 Elder Willie Suggs Central Community Class of 2020 Rev. David McKirachan East Community Class of 2020 Rev. Bill Goodnight East Community Class of 2020 Rev Mamie Hooker West Community 8. Future Presbytery Meeting Dates and Locations I am thankful that we have now secured hosts for the October meetings in 2018 and 2019 and I move the following dates and places for our full presbytery meetings. March 3, 2018, place to be determined October 20, 2018 St. Andrews-Covenant, Wilmington March 2, 2019 Laurinburg Church October 19, 2019, place to be determined 9. Ecumenical Relations although this presbytery cooperates with many ecumenical organizations we do not have any formal ecumenical relationships as defined by the Office of the General Assembly at this time. We do celebrate our long standing Presbytery Partnership with the Gulf of Mexico Presbytery of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico and welcome their delegation among us today. Representing the Presbitero de Golfo de México are: José Antonio Alvarez, Julian Burelo, Ricardo Cruz, Manolo de la Cruz, Marcos Flores, Ovidio Lopez, y Francisco Magaña. Bienvenidos! Page 7 of 64

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12 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Committee on Nominations Nomination of Commissioners to the General Assembly October 14, 2017 In keeping with the Guidelines, the persons elected in 2015 as alternate commissioners for 2016 are being nominated as the principal commissioners for From the applications received the Nominating Committee has nominated the following persons to serve as Commissioners for the 2020 General Assembly in Baltimore. (These persons might serve as alternate commissioners if needed at the 2018 General Assembly in Saint Louis.) Nominations: Principal Commissioners to 2018 General Assembly in St. Louis (served as alternates last time): Community Name Church Ethnic Gender Central TE Steuart Link Lake Waccamaw W M Central RE William (Paul) Pope First, Whiteville W M East TE William Young Sneads Ferry W M East RE Curt Simpson Wallace W M West TE Mamie Wilson-Hooker HR (Blandonia) AA F West RE John Baker First, Carthage W M Alternate Commissioners to 2018 General Assembly in St. Louis Principal Commissioners for 2020 General Assembly in Baltimore: Community Name Church Ethnic Gender Central TE Evan Harrison Sunnyside W M Central RE Robert C Hill, Sr. Parkton W M East TE Emile Harley Winter Park W M East RE Matlynn Yeoman Chestnut Street AA F West TE Karen Allen Brownson Memorial W F West RE Linda Hayes First, Dunn W F Important Note Alternate commissioners for 2018 (principals for 2020) will need to continue to meet the criteria for attendance, participation, and support of the ministry of the Presbytery in order to retain their standing as principal commissioners for Page 12 of 64

13 Committee on Nominations Report to Presbytery October 2, 2017 The Committee on Nominations nominates the following persons to serve the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. We move the election of the following persons: Moderator of Presbytery Rev. LaVera Parato Vice Moderator of Presbytery CRE Trinidad Martinez Commission on Ministry - Central Class of 2020 Judy Green; Ila Killian; Michael Garrett; Stuart Link; Ernie Johnson; P. J. Southam Response Coordinating Team Class of 2019 Martha Highsmith Synod Commissioner Louis Niño Class of 2020 Jubilee Fund Willie McCaskill, Jr. Class of 2017 Committee on Representation Rosia (Geri) Freeman Class of 2020 Synod Permanent Judicial Commission - PJC Elizabeth Forrester Class of 2023 Class of 2020 Susan Hudson Rick McDuffie Bobby Newman Search Committee for Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk West Central East Steven Fitzgerald TE Helen Locklear TE Tim Havlicek TE Jim Smith RE Rosia Geri Freemen RE Matlynn Yeoman RE At Large Jenny Meekins RE (Personnel Committee) Strategic Planning & Organizational Review Class of 2020 TE: P. J. Southam, Margaret Dudley Self-Development of People Class of 2020 Rev. Fred Goins Information: Presbyterian Counseling Center Board of Directors Class of Ken Garrison Class of Helen Glass, Johnnie Pickett, Joy Skinner, Carol Steen, Sure Strickland, Meade VanPelt, Jake Young Page 13 of 64

14 PRESBYTERY OF COASTAL CAROLINA COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS & VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT SUGGESTION FOR PRESBYTERY NOMINATING COMMITTEE NAME: CHURCH: ADDRESS: CITY ZIP PHONE: (H) (O) (C) Region (circle 1): NE SE NC SC NW SW FOR BROADER REPRESENTATION, PLEASE CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. FEMALE MALE; LATINO-HISPANIC; AFRICAN-AMERICAN; ANGLO OTHER LAY CLERGY; CRE ELDER BIRTHDAY CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR; TEACHER S CERTIFICATE; SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE - PLEASE CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY. Computer Property Management Reformed Theology Technology Disaster Relief Publicity/Communications Conflict Resolution Ecumenical Relations Education Network of Regional Contacts Planting New Churches Church Revitalization/Transformation Human Resources Worship Strategic Planning Presbyterian Governance Mission Campus Ministries Property Management Spiritual Development Presbyterian History of Area Candidates for Ministry Higher Governing Bodies Stewardship Development OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST AND/OR CERTIFICATION Suggested by : Self Other (name) Return completed form to: Committee on Nominations & Volunteer Development Presbytery of Coastal Carolina 807 West King Street Elizabethtown, NC jankrause@presbycc.org CONVD VOLUNTEER FORM 2013 Page 14 of 64

15 Report to Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Committee on Representation October 14, 2017 A Brief History During reunion discussions in the late 70s and early 80s between the PCUS and UPCUSA there were concerns expressed that in the Southeastern region of the UPCUSA there were small racial ethnic congregations whose members had grown up in predominately segregated environments, lived in cities and towns with little or no minority government representation, and the Northern church had provided financial support to these churches. As a result, racial ethnic churches often found that they could not pay the required fulltime ministry staff at the required minimum compensation package. This in turn resulted in a leadership void that has resulted in fewer churches being actively involved in the life of the Presbytery. The State of Diversity in the Presbytery This is only partly responsible for the difficulty for the nomination committee has had, in some cases, in fulfilling the diversity requirements. Other barriers to that end include, but are not limited to, the day and time of committee meetings, distance to travel and the associated expense, childcare and eldercare concerns, and lack of knowledge of the workings of Presbytery committees. The remedies may lie in the use of technology to communicate and educate our congregations. The use of , conference calls, and video conferences are but a few suggestions of means to transact the business of the various functions and make serving less time consuming and cost prohibitive. We have attached the report of the statistical data we provided to the Synod earlier this summer. For the Committee on Representation Elder George Wilson, Chairperson Page 15 of 64

16 Presbytery Coastal Carolina I a If you have a COR: SYNOD OF THE MID ATLANTIC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) PRESBYTERY REPORT TO SYNOD ON REPRESENTATION 2017 Form for Year 2016 how often does it meet? At least once a year to complete the Synod Report does it meet with the Presbytery Nominating Committee? YES, the chair how does it report to Presbytery? Through the Nomination Committee b If you do not have a COR, please state how you handle oversight of appropriate representation? II What is the size of your presbytery? Churches _183 Members _23,193 What percentage of members are minorities? 3.24% What % ages 12-30? Unable to determine *but* Percentage under 25 = 12.62% Percentage = 17.76% What % are women? 51.76% What % are men? 48.24% Beyond race, gender, and age, are there other groups people who work for profit, live in rural areas, attend large congregations, have children at home, etc - who may be under-represented or of concern? Please identify and state what could be done on their behalf. III Generally, what successes and/or frustrations have you experienced this past year? Finding racial/ethnic candidates to serve on various committees. IV What might the Synod COR do to assist your efforts to be more effective in your work? Fund outreach efforts to inform under-represented demographics. V To the best of your ability, share with us the state of representation in your presbytery. The Nominations Committee has made a concerted effort to comply with representation requirements in all cases, however willing volunteers are difficult to find in some cases. VI. Membership break-down please see the attached pages. Report submitted by George H. Wilson, Jr. Signature Phone # (910)_ _mrghwilsonjr@gmail.com This document was/will be part of COR s report to Presbytery on October 14, Stated Clerk William T. Reinhold Signature Date Please return this form on or before (In office Deadline Date of July 6, 2017): via to tscott@synatlantic.org or to Synod of the Mid-Atlantic, 3601 Seminary Avenue, Richmond, VA Page 16 of 64

17 VI COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION REPORT PRESBYTERY: Coastal Carolina 1 Finance & Property Committee Total Male Clergy Male Laity Female Clergy Female Laity Asian Amer. African Amer. Hispanic Latino Native American Multi- Cultural Middle Eastern White Other Self Ident Person With Disability Youth 25/ Under Young Adult Adult Senior Adult New Church Development 3 Committee on Preparation 4 Executive Committee 5 Mission Cabinet 6 Nominating Committee Commissioner to 222 GA/ SOMA Assembly Full COM (Commission on Ministry) Chairperson East East COM Central Central COM West West COM African- American Ministries 13 Bills and Overtures [Type text] Page 17 of 64

18 VI COMMITTEE ON REPRESENTATION REPORT PRESBYTERY: Coastal Carolina Committee Total Male Clergy 14 Latino-Hispanic Ministries Male Laity Female Clergy Female Laity Asian Amer. African Amer. Hispanic Latino Native American Multi- Cultural Middle Eastern White Other Self Ident Person With Disability Youth 25/ Under Young Adult Adult Senior Adult Committee on Representation Self- Development of People 17 Stewardship Development Strategic Planning &Organization al Review [Type text] Page 18 of 64

19 Committee on Preparation for Ministry October 14, 2017 Submitted by Rev. Philip Gladden, Committee Chairperson The Committee on Preparation for Ministry of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina met on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at the Wallace Presbyterian Church, Wallace, NC. The committee interviewed Inquirer Chris Taylor (Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines; Pittsburgh Theological Seminary) who had applied to be a Candidate for Ordination. The CPM unanimously recommends to the full presbytery that Chris be examined and enrolled as a Candidate for Ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at the October 14, 2017 presbytery meeting. The committee enrolled Tara Corbett (Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines; Duke Divinity School) as an Inquirer. The committee enrolled Thomas Miller (Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen; entering student at Columbia Theological Seminary) as an Inquirer. The committee certified Candidate Scott Cameron as Ready to Receive a Call. The committee certified Candidate Dayton Wilson as Ready to Receive a Call (as of October 29, 2017, the one-year anniversary of the beginning of his Candidacy). Inquirers Travis T Worrell St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Brett Johnson First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC Graduate, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte Abby Modlin Community Presbyterian Church, Pinehurst Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, D.C Elizabeth Hipp First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington Dubuque Theological Seminary Tara Corbett Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines Duke Divinity School Thomas Miller Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, GA Candidates Scott Cameron Highland Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville Graduate, Duke Divinity Certified Ready to Receive a Call Alex Fischer Westminster Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Luke Woodcock Topsail Presbyterian Church, Hampstead Graduate, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Dayton Wilson First Presbyterian Church, Lumberton Graduate, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Richmond Certified Ready to Receive a Call (as of October 29, 2017) Chris Taylor Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Southern Pines Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (assuming positive vote by presbytery on October 14, 2017 Page 19 of 64

20 Friends of Camp Kirkwood, Inc. Report to Presbytery of Coastal Carolina First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville October 14, 2017 On behalf of the board of directors of Friends of Camp Kirkwood, Inc. I thank the members of Presbytery of Coastal Carolina for allowing us to lease Camp Kirkwood and keep it operating as a Christian Camp & Conference Center. I also want to thank the YMCA for being our Partner in the operation of Camp Kirkwood. Since January 1 st, 2010 we have contracted with the Wilmington Family YMCA, now The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina, to operate Camp Kirkwood as our partner. We are in our 8 th contract year with the YMCA. They are responsible for the full operation of Camp Kirkwood. They employ all employees, own all vehicles and are responsible for all of the property, auto and liability insurance. Our responsibility is to offer a week of Bible School for area Presbyterian Churches and to maintain and provide improvements and facilities to promote Camp Kirkwood. Greg and Sandy Miller headed up a large group of area Presbyterians who have planned our Kirkwood Creation VBS Camp for the last three years. It has been a major success with well over 125 kids and many volunteers this past June. We have a group of six individuals from St Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church who have agreed to keep the premises mowed. This keeps the cost of mowing out of the budget. There have also been many individuals and groups over the last 10 years who have rolled their sleeves up and made financial donations to help improve Camp Kirkwood. Luke Dooley has been our Camp Director for the last two years and has done a wonderful job of filling Kirkwood up with kids, boy scouts, girl scouts, families and other groups. I am very pleased to say that several Presbyterian Ministers have agreed to serve as Camp Chaplains during Summer Camp. Over the last several years many improvements have been made at Camp Kirkwood. Our previous Camp Manager, Rev. John Belden served for three years at Kirkwood and during that period of time, with the help of approximately 30 of our Presbyterian churches, individuals who love Kirkwood and a group called Coastal Serenity, many improvements were made. The following have been built and added: Swing By Choice Odyssey High Ropes Course with a Zip Line across the lake. Prayer Labyrinth Tom Sawyer Raft BB Gun Range Archery Range Canoes, Kayaks and Paddle Boards A new Kubota diesel tractor w/ front end loader; a 5 Box Blade; Fork lifts & a Bush Hog New Ferris 63 cut Zero Radius Lawn Mower Rebuilt the 72 John Deere Zero Radius Lawn Mower Used Chevy S-10 4 wheel drive Pickup truck Used GMC Sierra full sized Pickup truck Used Ford Explorer with pickup bed Used 12 passenger dual rear wheel Ford bus Refurbished the Manager s house to include floors, walls, inside painting, kitchen counters, new carpet in the bedrooms and a new water softener. Page 20 of 64

21 New Bunks and Mattresses for each of our 8 nice cabins Six of the cabins have been painted and remodeled inside New Benches in the Vesper Dell Refurbished the outside of all of our buildings to include: the Dining Hall the Unit Lodge and the 8 Cabins by Coastal Serenity Group (a group of skilled workers who have been coming to Camp Kirkwood for over 30 years and love the camp and consider it their own) They have asked us for nothing in return for their efforts. They were the primary workers in the construction of the new benches in the vesper dell along with some help from Presbyterian men. Our deceased friend and Elder in the Wallace Presbyterian Church, Philip Longest, brought his construction crew to Camp Kirkwood and installed the benches at no cost to us. Philip and Georgia s daughter, Mary Laine Rouse, serves on the YMCA Kirkwood Operation Committee. This YMCA committee is chaired by Elder Greg Miller, one of the pillars of Friends of Camp Kirkwood along with his wife Sandy, who serves as our Treasurer. They are both CPAs with Miller & Company. New Kitchen equipment furnished by Elder Jane Cherry of Winter Park Presbyterian Church Jane Cherry and Greg Miller s mother, Hilda Miller of the Mt Zion Presbyterian Church, have worked hours to improve our 59 year old kitchen. Improvements of Pool pumps and filtration equipment have been installed. New Bridges on the trails around the lake built by Eagle Scouts We are in the process of trying to transport and erect a 60 Climbing Wall that was purchased at a great deal for $2,500. That thing is really big. So far, we have not found anyone with a pickup truck large enough to carry it. We have invited the Girl Scouts to consider Camp Kirkwood their home since their Camp Pretty Pond was sold a couple of years back. The Girl Scouts are in the process of erecting an amphitheater on the far side of the dam. We have also had the services of Charles and Chris Boney of LS3P Associates LTD (formerly Boney Architects who drew the original plans for Camp Kirkwood back in the late 1950s). Chris and Charles helped us plan where to place certain activity centers like the Odyssey High Ropes Course and drew a plan for the future expansion of Camp Kirkwood. Many thanks to Rev. Dr. Bill Reinhold for the invitation to report to Presbytery on the status of Camp Kirkwood. Respectfully submitted: Pate Southerland, President Friends of Camp Kirkwood, Inc. Board of Directors Sandy Miller, Treasurer, Emma Anderson Chapel Mary Farmer, Secretary, St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church Ann Cottle, Potts Memorial Presbyterian Church Rev. Jerry Bron, Honorably Retired Presbyterian Minister Rev. Bill Goodnight, Honorably Retired Presbyterian Minister Page 21 of 64

22 Presbyterians Utilizing Servant Hands Join P.U.S.H. Week Oct 30 - Nov 4, 2017 Time to love our neighbor as ourselves by pushing forward the restoration of flooded homes in time for the holidays. We are calling all Coastal Carolina Presbyterians to PUSH yourself out to volunteer in Hurricane Matthew Recovery work Can you Push a paint brush? Can you Push a mower? Can you Push yourself to follow instructions? Can you Push some siding up on the house? Are you a Presbyterian ready to Utilize your Servant Hands to help survivors rebuild? Then please sign up now for a day of service to help get some families home for the holidays. Pre-Registration required at by Oct 16 What kind of work? General light home construction & painting. Possible demolition (muck out). UMCOR will direct all work. Where? When registering, you pick to work in Fayetteville or Lumberton. Exact address is sent to registered persons one week ahead of time. When? Arrive by 9AM for orientation, Finish between 4:30 & 5PM. You may work one day, or several days, whatever works for you! Lunch and refreshments will be provided each day by a church. Who? Any able bodied, willing person who is 16 years or order, limit of 25 persons per day at each city. Contact Laura Lupton ( ) or Clarence Page ( ) for information. Register online at today. Page 22 of 64

23 The Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Finance and Property Report to Presbytery October 14, 2017 As of 8/31/2017, there was a budget deficit of $62,631. $420,082 of $720,000 Budgeted Shared Mission has been received, and $125,490 of $204,586 Budgeted Per Capita has been received. Please check to see if your church is paying, or has paid, its 2018 Shared Mission, (pages 33-37) which funds all the activities of the Presbytery, and Per Capita, 100% of which is remitted to GA and Synod. Without your support, we cannot continue the programming which Presbytery approved in the 2017 and 2018 budgets. Just as your church depends upon member support, the Presbytery depends upon church benevolent support, as stated in the Book of Order. We thank those churches who very generously support Presbytery and hope all of you will choose to do so also. Remember that all the PCUSA churches are non-profits, falling under the 501 c 3 umbrella of the PCUSA; therefore, churches do not have to pay taxes and many member contributions are taxdeductible under this IRS status. Note: PCC has received an Unqualified Financial Audit Report for (page 32) Action Items: Request approval of the following: 1. Maintain Volunteer mileage reimbursement at 30 cents/mi for The IRS charitable rate is 14 cents/mile. 2. Endorsement and Guarantee of the Southport Presbyterian Church loan obligation in the amount of $1,498,000 for construction of a new ministries building. (pages 25-31) Presbytery/Church Property: Permission to look into transferring deeds or selling the following properties: (All recommendations to transfer any deeds will come before Presbytery at a later date for approval except for the land previously purchased for The Bridge s new church building. Emmanuel (Southern Pines) deed has to be clarified first. Brown Marsh (Bladen County) approve transferring the title to a 501c3 group that will maintain property. A group currently keeps it up and holds an annual gathering on the grounds. Faith (Aberdeen) Approve transfer of property to The Bridge PC land is currently deeded to the Presbytery but was purchased for a future building site for The Bridge PC. Grant approval for Grace PC in Beaufort, NC to sell 5 acres of land behind the church and educational building to a developer for $50,000. Grace PC was unable to take the Chapter VIII exemption and must have permission of Presbytery to sell the land, and the sale has been approved by both their session and congregation. Page 23 of 64

24 3. Recommend to Presbytery that funds for the 2018 Thompson s Shared Transformation contract, $62,000, come from designated Campbellton-Friendship funds, as mandated by Cabinet at its May 8, 2017 meeting and approved at its August 31, 2017 meeting. Approximately $20,000 will remain in the Campbellton-Friendship Fund after Any fees collected will help offset the expenses of the Presbytery and replenish the Campbellton- Friendship Fund. 4. Permission for Finance and Property to act on behalf of Presbytery to grant $50,000 loan to a PCC church for the purchase of a new organ, pending receipt of proper documentation from the session and congregation. Approved at the August 31, 2017 meeting of Mission Cabinet. PCC will remit full per capita for 2017 to GA and Synod and not limit it to the amount collected. Only 61% collected as of 8/31/2017. The Presbytery is responsible for Per Capita even if churches do remit any to Presbytery so mission/programming funds will be used to offset the deficit. Youth Ministry Associate: The Mission Cabinet received a report concerning the job performance of Youth Ministry Associate, Erin Wehrmeister, and agreed that her position as a staff member be permanent. Approved at the July 31, 2017 meeting of F/P. 1. From the Opportunity Fund: A Central PC s request for $1,000 for roof replacement B. St. Pauls Hispanic Mission s request for up to $1,000 to cover the vandalism loss of their riding lawn mower, chain saw, and weedeater from a locked building this is in addition to $ from the insurance claim received for the theft. 2. Request Fuente de Agua Viva increase reimbursement for pastoral services for Eduardo Moreno to Presbytery in 2018 as will fit into their budget. They currently pay $500/mo. 3. Invest all PCC scholarship funds in New Covenant funds. 4. Additional $800 from the Opportunity Fund for the Mexican Partnership to help defray expense of renting van to come to the Presbytery this year. 5. Reimbursing First Sanford $4, for salary and benefits paid for pastor s salary and benefits from to Approved medical insurance premium increase for staff for 2018, around $4,000 - $5,000, per the new Board of Pensions rates. 7. Investments were $2,150,254 as of Sept 22, Other items discussed with no action taken: Suggestion made as to feasibility of Mexican Partnership visiting every two years instead of every year Financial handling of future church closings Possibility of use by outside entity of available office space in the future Page 24 of 64

25 Motion from the Presbytery of Coastal Carolinas, Inc. - Finance and Property and Committee Endorsement and Guarantee of Southport Presbyterian Church Building Loan Obligation in the amount of $1,498,000 Page 25 of 64

26 INDEX Page Description 3 Motion from the Finance and Property Committee 4 Southport Presbyterian Church We are 5 Sanctuary Building and General Information 6 New Ministry Building 7 Project cost, Support and Estimated LT obligation 2 Page 26 of 64

27 Motion from the Finance and Property Committee Endorsement and Guarantee of the Southport Presbyterian Church loan obligations in the amount of $1,498,000 Motion The Finance and Property Committee based upon study, faithful deliberation, and discussions with Southport Presbyterian Church, Inc and Presbyterian Church (USA) Investment and Loan Program, Inc. requests that: The Presbytery of Coastal Carolinas, Inc. enthusiastically endorses the faith and financial commitment of Southport Presbyterian Church, Inc. congregation in their endeavor to construct a new Ministry Center. Further, to facilitate the financing of the Ministry Center, The Presbytery of Coastal Carolinas, Inc. President and Secretary are authorized and directed to sign the LIMITED GUARANTY AGREEMENT in the maximum amount of $1,498,000 by and between the Presbytery of Coastal Carolinas, Inc. (Guarantor) and the Presbyterian Church (USA) Investment and Loan Program, Inc. (Lender). This motion is contingent upon: The receipt of the executed Lender Note Agreement by and between the Southport Presbyterian Church, Inc (Borrower) and the Lender that is: (a) satisfactory to the Finance and Property Committee and includes the following payment terms: Loan amount - $1,498,000 Interest rate 4.033% which can be adjusted every 3 years Payment term - 20 years Monthly payment - not to exceed $9, at 4.033% Prepayment term - early prepayment is allowed (at any time) without penalty AND, agreement with the Borrower that during the entire term of this loan the Borrower will provide property insurance information (when requested) and quarterly financial information as its operations with comparison to the annual session adopted budget. AND, agreement with the Borrower that during the entire term of the loan the Guarantor and Borrower agree to cooperate in the full release of the Guarantor by either the refinancing of the loan with an alternative lender or by Lender release. 3 Page 27 of 64

28 We are the church on the way to the ferry in the beautiful coastal town of Southport, North Carolina. Our congregation draws from communities of Southport, Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, St. James, Bolivia, and more. We joyfully strive for inspirational worship, theological study and spiritual exploration, social engagement, and vital multigenerational life. All are welcome here! 4 Page 28 of 64

29 Southport Presbyterian Church Sanctuary Building General information: History - Founded in 1898, located at present site since 1955 Sanctuary Building - constructed in 2006, single story, seating capacity of 273 with no restroom facilities Staff Rev. Dr. Ann B. James (7 years on staff), Director of Music, administrative assistant and Treasurer Congregation Membership 280 (22% increase in five years), Worship Attendance 150 (average), Giving Units 146, annual budget $351,000 (for 2017) 5 Page 29 of 64

30 Southport Presbyterian Church New Ministry Building Building and furnishings Building - Single-Story Addition - Office / Meeting Rooms (5,600 sq. ft.), Fellowship Hall / Kitchen (4,200 sq. ft.), Gathering Patio and Restroom facilities. Architect / Builder Urban Design and McKinley Building Corp. both based in Wilmington, NC. Building Construction cost / Period- $2,216,056 (fixed price), 12 months. Projected has received local approval. Construction to start once LT financing is secured. Furnishings, AV equipment, expenses and Fees - $120,000, Equipment and Furnishings to complete the project. Insurance Throughout the construction phase and all times during the loan term Southport Presbyterian Church will maintain general liability and all hazard property insurance equal to the new building replacement value. 6 Page 30 of 64

31 Project Cost, Support and Estimated LT obligation Project cost Support: Fixed price contract obtained for the building construction costs Payments received to date % of the total project cost Pledged and not yet paid 15.4% of the total project cost Loan amount Payable over 20 years, Loan payment monthly - $9,104 including 4.033% which can be adjusted every 3 years 7 Page 31 of 64

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33 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina 2017 Church Giving Report GA & Synod 2015 Per Capita Per Capita Shared Shared Church Requested as of 9/22 Mission Mission Memb. Church 100% remitted Received Pledge Rec. as of 9/22 18 Acme $ 167 $ $ 1,800 $ 1, Amy's Chapel $ Antioch-Jacksonville $ 623 $ $ 3,000 $ 2, Antioch-Red Springs $ 753 $ Ashpole $ Barbecue $ 1,767 $ 1, $ 6, Beth Car $ 344 $ $ 2, Bethany-Lumberton $ 651 $ $ 1,050 $ 1, Bethany-Wilmington $ 500 $ $ 1,500 $ 1, Bethel-Beulaville $ 316 $ $ 1,200 $ Bethesda $ 2,976 $ 1, $ 21,465 $ 12, Beulaville $ 1,618 $ 1, $ 14,000 $ 10, Big Rockfish $ 158 $ 1, Biscoe $ 1,070 $ $ 6,000 $ 3, Black River $ 149 $ $ 1, Blandonia $ 1,107 $ 1, $ 1, Bluff $ 837 $ $ 5,800 $ 4, Bowden Community $ Broadway $ 270 $ $ 2, ,106 Brownson Memorial $ 10,286 $ 5, $ 20, Buffalo $ 921 $ Bunnlevel $ 205 $ $ 2,000 $ 2, Burgaw $ 1,376 $ 1, $ 7,000 $ 5, Calypso $ 865 $ 5,000 $ 3, Cameron $ 1, Cameron Hill $ Cape Carteret $ 1,655 $ 1, $ 5,500 $ 3, Cape Fear - Lillington $ 586 $ $ 5,000 $ 2, Cape Fear - Wilmington $ 1,516 $ 1, Carolina Beach $ 2,213 $ 1, $ 9, Caswell $ 577 $ $ 500 $ Central $ Centre $ Chadbourn $ Chestnut Street $ 660 $ $ 4,600 $ 4, Chinquapin $ 158 $ Church In The Pines $ Church Of The Covenant $ 186 $ $ 114 $ Clarkton $ 1,144 $ $ 2, Page 33 of 64

34 GA & Synod 2015 Per Capita Per Capita Shared Shared Church Requested as of 9/22 Mission Mission Memb. Church 100% remitted Received Pledge Rec. as of 9/ College Heights $ 995 $ $ 6,000 $ 4, Community $ 6,501 $ 3, $ 9, Croatan $ 995 $ $ Culdee $ 2,725 $ 2, $ 12,039 $ 9, Cypress $ 1,181 $ 1, $ 6,000 $ 4, Dothan $ Ebenezer $ 1,479 $ $ 1,000 $ Edgewood $ 911 $ $ 2, Elise $ Elizabethtown $ 2,409 $ 1, $ 6, Ephesus $ Erwin $ 186 $ $ 400 $ Euphronia $ 381 $ $ 1,000 $ 1, Eureka $ 688 $ $ 1, Faison $ 874 $ 1, Faison Memorial $ Faith $ 642 $ $ 6,000 $ 4, First - Carthage $ 1,376 $ $ 6, First - Dunn $ 3,617 $ 3, $ 10, First - Fairmont $ 307 1,091 First - Fayetteville $ 10,146 $ 8, First - Jacksonville $ 1,330 $ $ 10,140 $ 6, First - Lillington $ 195 $ $ 1,365 $ 1, First - Lumberton $ 5,050 $ 3, $ 15, First - Maxton $ 772 $ $ 4,100 $ 4, First - Morehead City $ 5,236 $ 2, $ 12,066 $ 9, First - Sanford $ 3,357 $ 2, $ 2,400 $ 1, First - Spring Lake $ First - Whiteville $ 2,232 $ 1, $ 7, ,452 First - Wilmington $ 13,504 $ 4, $ 32,000 $ 16, Freedom East $ Galatia $ 2, Godwin $ Grace $ 391 $ $ 39 $ Graves Memorial $ 3,364 $ 1, Grove-Dunn $ 1,116 $ $ 6,000 $ 3, Grove-Kenansville $ 716 $ $ 2,500 $ 1, Hallsville $ 791 $ $ 3,400 $ 2, Harmony $ Harper Southerland $ 353 $ $ 4,525 $ 3, Haymount $ 577 $ $ 3,000 $ ,119 Highland $ 10,407 $ 4, $ 10,000 $ Holly Grove $ 242 Page 34 of 64

35 GA & Synod 2015 Per Capita Per Capita Shared Shared Church Requested as of 9/22 Mission Mission Memb. Church 100% remitted Received Pledge Rec. as of 9/22 75 Hope Mills $ Hopewell $ 409 $ Horseshoe $ 140 $ 1, Ingram Branch $ 298 $ Iglesia de Fuente de Agua $ 241 $ 1,067 $ Iona $ 372 $ $ 1,000 $ 1, Jackson Springs $ 772 $ $ 2, John Hall $ 195 $ $ Jonesboro $ 2,102 $ 1, $ 3, Lake Waccamaw $ 632 $ $ 4,500 $ 3, Lakeview $ 121 $ Laurel Hill $ 1,339 $ 1, $ 4, Laurinburg $ 4,501 $ 13, Leaflet $ 409 $ $ 2,800 $ 2, Lillington $ 1,851 $ 1, $ 8, Little Chapel/Boardwalk $ 3,813 $ 2, Lumber Bridge $ MacPherson $ 2,716 $ 1, $ 1, Manly $ Maple Hill $ 575 $ 4, Mars Hill $ 260 $ $ 1,000 $ McClure Memorial $ 437 $ $ 2,063 $ 1, McDonalds Chapel $ 381 $ McMillan $ 93 $ $ 650 $ Midway $ Montpelier $ 763 $ $ 2,500 $ 1, Morningside $ 167 $ $ 600 $ Mt. Horeb $ 84 $ $ 600 $ Mt. Olive $ Mt. Pelier $ 1, Mt. Pisgah $ 2, Mt. Zion $ 753 $ $ 3, New Hope $ Oak Grove $ Oak Plain $ 251 $ $ 1, Olivia $ 1,070 $ 1, $ 3, Palestine $ 381 $ $ 600 $ Panthersford $ 539 $ $ Parkton $ 698 $ $ 2,700 $ 2, Peace $ 809 $ 1, $ 2,100 $ 1, Pearsall Memorial $ Philadelphus $ Philippi $ 465 $ Page 35 of 64

36 GA & Synod 2015 Per Capita Per Capita Shared Shared Church Requested as of 9/22 Mission Mission Memb. Church 100% remitted Received Pledge Rec. as of 9/22 27 Pike-Rocky Point $ 251 $ $ 1,700 $ 1, Pink Hill $ 595 $ $ 3, Pleasantview - Albertson $ Pleasantview - Laurinburg $ 223 $ 1, Pocket $ 1,553 $ 1, $ 8, Pollocksville $ 884 $ $ 11,507 $ 8, Potts Memorial $ 186 $ $ 850 $ Priest Hill $ 260 $ $ 1,750 $ 1, Providence $ Raeford $ 2,009 $ 2, Raven Rock $ Red Springs $ 1,200 $ Reilly Road $ 791 $ $ 2, Rex $ Rios de Agua Viva $ 1, Rockfish $ 344 $ $ 2,665 $ 1, Rowland $ 242 $ $ 1,690 $ 1, Salem-Sanford $ 670 $ Sardis $ 698 $ $ 1, Second - Elizabethtown $ 130 $ $ Shallotte $ 2,744 $ 1, $ 15, Sherwood $ 521 $ $ 3, Shiloh $ 270 $ $ 1,500 $ 1, Silver Hill $ Smith $ 595 $ 3, Sneads Ferry $ 2,213 $ 1, $ 14,605 $ 10, Southport $ 2,604 $ 2, $ 16,500 $ 8, Southview $ Spout Springs Memorial $ 512 $ $ 3,500 $ 3, St. Andrews $ 1,442 $ 1, $ 2,658 $ 1, ,337 St. Andrews-Covenant $ 12,434 $ 9, $ 17, St. Pauls $ 1,172 $ $ 1,000 $ Stanford $ Summerville $ Sunnyside $ 605 $ $ 1, Teachey $ 56 $ $ 500 $ Topsail $ 2,939 $ $ 10,000 $ 3, Trinity - Havelock $ Trinity - Laurinburg $ 1,042 $ $ 6,000 $ 4, Union $ Vass $ Vaughn Memorial $ 167 $ $ 1, Village $ 270 Page 36 of 64

37 GA & Synod 2015 Per Capita Per Capita Shared Shared Church Requested as of 9/22 Mission Mission Memb. Church 100% remitted Received Pledge Rec. as of 9/ Wallace $ 2,790 $ 1, $ 20,000 $ 13, Warsaw $ 1,060 $ $ 1, West End $ 3,934 $ 2, Westminster-Fayetteville $ 2,864 $ 1, $ 6, Westminster-Laurinburg $ Westminster-Whiteville $ 465 $ $ 3, Westminster-Wilmington $ 660 $ $ 2, White Hill $ 1,311 $ 1, $ 8,200 $ 6, White Plains $ 223 $ $ 2,300 $ 1, Wildwood $ 688 $ $ 1,300 $ Williams Chapel $ Wilson Chapel $ 121 $ $ 850 $ Windermere $ 1,200 $ $ 6,000 $ 4, Winter Park $ 2,362 $ 1, $ 15,000 $ 7, Woodburn $ 725 $ $ Page 37 of 64

38 Note from the Associate for Youth Ministry The past few months have proven to be a busy and a blessed time with the youth of our Presbytery a time filled with packed vehicles, new friendships & experiences, great small groups, amazing keynotes and worship services. In July, I had the honor and privilege to spend time with our presbytery youth AND around 500 teenagers at Montreat Youth Conference. The theme this year was A Missing Peace and thanks to the support from our Presbytery, our group of 23 youth and 6 adults took time in one of the loveliest places to consider How do you find God s peace? We explored practices and places that help us find peace and took a serious look at how each of us, and our home churches extend grace and hospitality and how we can improve those practices. We learned that there is a difference between being bold and being reckless and talked about the injustice and suffering in the world and what we, even as youth, can do to create change. Our nightly benediction from keynote is something we all took forward: Love One Another. It s just that easy. And it s just that hard. [Montreat Youth Conference 2018 will be: Sunday, July 29- Saturday, August 4] Our young ladies participated in a VERY special slumber party in conjunction with the Presbytery Women s Fall Gathering. Young ladies and adults from six different congregations gathered and spent time exploring this year s theme, Better Together, through games, scripture, and even some dancing around. The following day, the entire group spread out to participate in the wide-range of workshops offered: everything from social justice to mission projects, liturgical dance and personal safety. Our young men also had an awesome Overcome retreat in a unique location a recreated Afghan Village, typically used for military training. Our youth learned various survival skills, played a massive game of glow-inthe-dark capture the flag AND enjoyed a great meal provided by the Presbyterian Men of First Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville. Rev. Evan Harrison brought the word around the bonfire and our young men learned about finding the calm within themselves to overcome anything. At the close of the event, our young men built and donated two wooden benches to the training center, on behalf of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. I share these stories with all of you to help shed light on the wonderful things our youth are doing and learning in the name of Jesus Christ and to say Thank You on their behalf for your support, prayers, and love. Without our Presbytery s love and support we would not be able to experience these wonderful things and to come back and share the Good News with all of you and other youth. My hope is that hearing these stories will encourage your churches to attend the Presbytery Youth Events that are planned by our Youth Council to help bring our youth together. And, as always, please reach out and let me know how I can support your ministry. A schedule of our events and information flyers are available in the display area and online. Thank You, Erin Wehrmeister Page 38 of 64

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40 A Resolution Concerning Immigrants Coming To This Country As Young Children 1. Whereas we read in I Peter 3:8-9: Finally, all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called that you might inherit a blessing Whereas we read in 1 John 4:20: Those who say, I love God, and hate their brothers or sisters, are liars; for those who do not love a brother or sister whom they have seen, cannot love God whom they have not seen. 3. Whereas Leviticus 19:23-24 commands us: When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God. 4. Whereas in Matthew 25:40 Jesus commanded us:... just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. 5. Whereas the letter of James 2:14-17 tells us: What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill, and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead. 6. Whereas the Bible abounds with many instructions such as these, 7. Whereas we have in our own communities, schools and congregations many children and young adults who came to this country as children, 8. Whereas President, Donald Trump writes:...they have been in our country for many years through no fault of their own brought in by parents at young age. 9. Whereas, they have grown up considering this country their home, 10. Whereas, these young people have grown up speaking English and with the self-understanding that they are citizens of the United States, although their legal status is that of an alien living in our midst, 11. Whereas, the situation of these individuals has earned them the name of Dreamers, 12. Whereas these young people have formerly been protected by presidential decree, 13. Whereas this protection has recently been rescinded, 14. Whereas our President has encouraged congress to act quickly to pass into law legislation that would legally protect and clarify the future of these young people, and has furthermore rhetorically asked: Does anybody really want to throw out good, educated and accomplished young people who have jobs, some serving in the military? Really!... and 15. Whereas these Dreamers have added to the economy and prosperity of our nation, by working and paying taxes, 16. Be it therefore resolved that the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina does hereby request and encourage the members of the United States Congress and Senate to act quickly and cooperatively in a bipartisan manner to pass legislation that will protect these Dreamers from deportation and to offer them an expedient and affordable path to citizenship. 17. Be it further resolved that if the legislature fails to act, we respectfully request that our President Donald J. Trump take executive action to protect them in whatever legal means might be available to his office. 18. Be it also resolved that a copy of this document be distributed to the US Congress, Senate, and Our President. Resolution Prepared by William C. Goodnight, Jr. 1 All Scripture references from the New Revised Standard Version. Page 40 of 64

41 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Central Community Report October 14, 2017 Members of the Central Steering Team: TE Rogers Randall, Co-Chair (Cumberland), RE Fred McMillan, Co-Chair (Robeson), RE Bonnie Barr, Clerk (Sampson), RE Joyce Staten, Sessional Records (Columbus), TE Evan Harrison, Church Vitality (Cumberland), CRE Larry Logan, Nominations (Cumberland), RE Joyce Peay, Church Vitality (Robeson), CRE Bebe Briggs, Christian Formation (Robeson), RE Stan Mertz, Treasurer/Shared Mission (Sampson), and TE Clarence Page, Mission Coordinator. The third Central Missional Community Gathering, June 3, 2017, was hosted at MacPherson Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville. There were 103 in attendance. Rev. Dr. Alice Ridgill gave an inspirational message on Pentecost. Two breakout sessions were conducted: (1) the Torah from Czechoslovakia and (2) Disaster Recovery update from the effects of Hurricane Mathew in Cumberland and Robeson Counties and a special contribution was given to each county. CMC Steering Team received three new members: Larry Hogan (2019), Joyce Staten (2019), and Evan Harrison (2020). St. Pauls Presbyterian Church, St. Pauls, was approved to host the Winter Gathering, January 27, 2018, and the Summer Gathering, First Presbyterian Church, Spring Lake, June 2, Also, three sessional records reviews were held. Since the last Gathering, there have been two meetings as the Steering Team continues to move forward in fulfilling the three core functions of the Presbytery: Christian Formation, Church Vitality and Shared Mission, and Sessional Records Review. The following items have been discussed and approved: 1. CMC Manual of Operations to be presented at the Winter Gathering, January 27, Keynote Speaker for the Winter Gathering, Elder Olanda Carr, Ministry Relations Officer, Presbyterian Foundation 3. Theme: Stewardship, A Response of Our Gratitude 4. Faithful Saints Recognition 5. Central Community Book Read: Not Your Parents Offering Plate by J. Cliff Christopher, Abington Press, Officer Training: First Presbyterian Church, Whiteville, November 18, 2017, 8:30-1:00 P.M., and Haymount Presbyterian, Fayetteville, December 2, 2017, 8:30-1:00 P.M. 7. Sessional Records Review Training, Reilly Road Presbyterian Church, February Page 41 of 64

42 Sponsored by Central Community Steering Team Dates and Locations: Nov. 18 th Whiteville Presbyterian Church 511 N Thompson St. Whiteville, NC Central Community Officer Training November 18, 2017 December 2, 2017 Dec. 2 nd Haymount Presbyterian Church 2760 Rosehill Rd. Fayetteville, NC Registration free and preregister due one week in advance for Officer training event Online at Book of Confessions and Book of Order can be purchased at the PCUSA Store: **For more information, please contact: Clarence G. Page, Central Mission Coordinator: (910) This training fulfills the requirement for all officers to be trained prior to installation. SCHEDULE: Registration 8:30am Opening 8:50am with Welcome Devotion Presbyterian History Book of Confessions Book of Order Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Closing 1:00 PM Page 42 of 64

43 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina East Community Steering Team Report to Presbytery October 14, 2017 Membership: Rev. Hank Bellomy, Ms. Pat Davis (Secretary), Rev. Nancy Gladden (East Community Mission Coordinator), Rev. Matt Henderson, Rev. Ann Jahnes (Chairperson), Rev. Robert Lapp (Vice-Chairperson), Mr. Curt Simpson, Ms. Matlynn Yeoman, Rev. Bill Young. Our team has grown in unity, harmony, and purpose, as we develop programs and events to further the kingdom of God in our little corner of the world. We are experiencing how the gathering spirit of the East Community builds enthusiasm and commitment to our presbytery, the Presbyterian Church (USA) and to Jesus Christ, our Lord. East Community Gathering, June 2017: On June 10 we held an East Community Gathering and Presbytery Meeting attended by 124 people (39 Ministers and CREs, 2 Commission Chairs, 43 Elders, and 42 visitors). We are grateful to the Reverend Bill Young and the congregation of Sneads Ferry for gracious hospitality. The theme was Celebrating Community Building Bridges! We enjoyed singing, worship and fellowship, conducted business of the presbytery, and were honored to welcome the Reverend Jan Edmiston, Co-Moderator of the PC(USA) as our speaker and preacher. We collected loads of supplies for the Children s Health Alliance and received an offering of $1103 for Hurricane Matthew relief. East Community Gathering, November 2017: This fall we offer an opportunity of fellowship, worship, and education for adult and youth leaders. The event is November 4, 2017 at Camp Kirkwood. The theme is Refresh, Renew, Redeem: the Next 500 Years, acknowledging our Reformation tradition while looking forward to its future. A resource packet for new church officers will be produced and distributed. The day includes two 1-hour workshops for new officers and other church leaders and (led by Rev. Tim Havlicek, 1 st Presbyterian Church, Morehead City), a 1-hour workshop for adult and student youth leaders (led by Erin Wehrmeister, Associate for Youth Ministries), and a 1-hour hands-on workshop of liturgical art and music (led by Ginger Hedblom, Liturgical Artist, and Laurie Russ, Director of Music, Southport Presbyterian Church). The art and music will be used during our culminating worship service. We also look forward to lunch together and free time to enjoy Camp Kirkwood. Mission Budget: Reviewing our budget, the Steering Team has allocated $3,000 for community mission projects. Churches are invited to apply for these grants, which will be awarded in November. We provided $300 support for the East Community pastor retreat. The remaining mission funds, including support for the Community Counseling Center (formerly Presbyterian Counseling Center) and Camp Kirkwood, will be distributed in the fall. Mission Trip We plan a youth mission trip to West Virginia, June 17-23, coordinated by Rev. Hank Bellomy. Sessional Records Review of session minutes are efficiently coordinated by Matlynn Yeoman. East Community Pastor Retreat We are deeply grateful to Nancy Gladden for coordinating this event for mental, physical, and spiritual renewal each summer. The retreat is Aug , at Trinity Center, Salter Path NC, with a theme of stewardship. As the chairperson, I want to use this opportunity to express to the Mission Cabinet appreciation for the dedication of the East Steering Team members. They are faithful servant leaders, each of whom brings particular experience and gifts that benefit the whole Church. Nancy Gladden, our Mission Coordinator, knows our churches well and supports our ministries. As we grow together in spirit and mission, we are looking back with gratitude and forward with hope. Respectfully submitted, Ann Jahnes, Chairperson Page 43 of 64

44 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina East Community Steering Team presents Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2017 Kirkwood Camp and Conference Center Kirkwood is located between Burgaw and Wallace off Hwy 117 on Camp Kirkwood Road. THEME: Refresh, Renew, Redeem The Next 500 Years Schedule of Events Registration 9:00-9:30 AM Workshop Session One 9:30-10:45 AM A) Leadership Training (Part 1) B) Youth Leadership Workshop Session Two 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM A) Leadership Training (Part 2) B) Art and Music in worship setting Lunch 12:15-1:00 PM Worship (in the Vesper Dell) 1:15-2:00 PM Offering will be taken for hurricane recovery in the East Community Registration Information Registration Fee: $10.00 (includes lunch and access to camp amenities) How to Register: Have one person from your church send an to: eastcommunitypresbycc@gmail.com Include the name of the church and everyone who will be attending the Fall Gathering. Also include the name and contact information for the person who is submitting the registration. Registration fees will be collected at the registration desk during the Fall Gathering. Make checks payable to: Presbytery of Coastal Carolina. No lunch tickets will be sold the day of the Fall Gathering. Page 44 of 64

45 WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS Workshop locations include the large Outdoor Pavilion and Dining Hall Workshop: Leaders for the Next Reformation: Equipping Members and Officers to Create the Church Future. Presenter: Rev. Tim Havlicek, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church Morehead City Part 1 (9:30-10:45 AM) and Part 2 (11:00 AM - 12:15 PM) Description: The Church reformed, always to be reformed is more than just a motto from the past. It is an event occurring in our time. Right now there are forces at work in the Church and culture enacting rapid, sometimes unwelcome, change. How do we identify, affirm and participate in that change when it is God s sovereign, intentional, necessary next reformation at work? This workshop will explore ways to prepare church leaders for the Church Future through congregational training for members and officers. Participants will: review the foundations of our Reformed faith, heritage and polity; discuss the roles and expectations of persons called to membership and ordination; experience various ways to engage members and officers in meaningful training, and; begin to create a vision for the next reformation in the local church. Workshop: Youth Ministry on a Shoestring Budget Presenter: Ms. Erin Wehrmeister, Associate for Youth Ministries, Presbytery of Coastal Carolina 9:30-10:45 AM Description: Low Budget (or No Budget) Activities & Ideas for your church's Youth Ministry - we'll discuss tips for mission, Christian Education, and fellowship. Workshop: About Music and Art: Using Our Senses to Know and Love God Presenter: 11:00-12:15 PM Ginger Hedblom, Liturgical Artist, and Laurie Russ, Music Director, Southport Presbyterian Church. Description: When worship is alive, we are aware of God s sacred presence and we respond to that presence with our whole being. This intergenerational workshop encourages vital worship, as we create visual and musical expressions of faith. No special artistic or musical training is expected. Page 45 of 64

46 West Community of Presbytery ~ Report to Presbytery Report on Summer West Community Gathering The West Missional Community Gathered at Bethesda Pres. in Aberdeen in June 2017 hosting Rev. Duane Hix as Keynote speaker on the importance of conducting a Mission Study in the life of every congregation, not just those seeking a pastor. In breakout groups, everyone looked at reversing the arrow of our internal programs to be outwardly focused to the community. Edna Ann Loftus was installed as the Facilitator with Bill Ingle as Vice- Facilitator. Reports were heard from the $1,000 grants that were issued in 2016 (Gospel in the Park, Renovations at Monroe, Pastors Retreat, Fund Raiser for Harnett Food Pantry). We welcomed Maggie Beamguard to West End PC. The day ended in worship with communion served. Mission Initiatives Churches may apply for one of four $1000 Grants to fund cooperative ministry in one of the core focus areas: Christian Formation ~ Congregational Vitality ~ Shared Mission. A group of congregations in the West Community can come together to carry out an activity, project, event, or mission, if so, then the West Community may provide a grant of $1,000 to help the idea come to life. Information was ed to all clerks. Deadline is October 31. Join PUSH Week October 30 to Nov 4, 2017 Presbyterians Utilizing Servant Hands to love our neighbor as ourselves by pushing forward the restoration of flooded homes in time for the holidays. You can sign-up to work one or more days in Fayetteville or Lumberton rebuilding homes damaged by flood waters. Preregistrations will be required. SOS - Support our Seniors A West Community Mission Challenge -- A laundry basket and a list is the starting point -- Did you know that local Senior Citizen centers, Assisted Living Centers, Nursing Homes value our helpful support? So a small Ad-Hoc Committee on Missions is challenging you, our churches, to adopt a local Senior Living Center in your county and collect supplies they need to support their residents and clients. We have laundry baskets and informational brochures for you. For churches reporting about their SOS project a $50 prize will be drawn. Contact Elizabeth Colebrook cecolebrook@gmail.com Youth Events & Opportunities: Confirmation Retreat 2018 For Students in grades 6 to 8 will be held at Monroe Camp & Retreat Center. February 2-4, Leaders Rev.s Meg & Howard Dudley. Details TBA. Future training event for youth leaders on mental health resources Leadership Development & Support: Christian Education The Present Word Leadership Insights. Using and Leading Adult Sunday School well using The Present Word Come Sunday, Oct. 29, 3PM-5PM at John Hall Presbyterian in Carthage. Led by Dr. Ron Crossley and Rev. Elizabeth Forester. Officer Training for new and returning elders and deacons will be held (9AM to 2PM) Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Pocket Presbyterian Church in Sanford, and Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Laurel Hill Presbyterian. Women s Retreat Called By Name November 17-19, 2017 Led by Beth Elliott, Certified Christian Educator. Sponsored by Monroe Camp & Retreat Center, $60/person. Volunteer Opportunities: Nominees are needed to fill vacancies on the West Steering Committee and the West Nominating Committee. Please contact Laura Lupton or Jason Hammersley, , if you are interested. The West Community meets next on Thursday, December 7, Featuring Jill Duffield of the Presbyterian Outlook magazine. Location TBD. Respectfully submitted, Jason Hammersley & Laura Lupton Contact Laura Lupton at or LauraLupton@presbycc.org These are all examples of your congregation s Shared Mission Support of Presbytery at work. Page 46 of 64

47 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Commission on Ministry Report to Presbytery October 14, 2017 Action Items: 1. Recommend to Presbytery the Organization of First Hispanic Church of Fayetteville 2. Examination of Candidate for Ordination (pending approval by COM West) 3. Recommend to Presbytery the 2018 Minimum Terms of Call (Page 50) 4. Recommend to Presbytery that the COM appoint members to an Administrative Commission for Amy s Chapel who have requested to be independent 5. Recommend to Presbytery that representatives of the Response Coordinating Team and the Commission on Ministry be selected to revise the presbytery s Sexual Misconduct Policy. 6. Recommend to Presbytery an amendment to the Manual of Operations to add a section that provides that either the Community COM or the Full Presbytery can act to dissolve a (contested) pastoral relationship. Section (#4) to be added is underlined in the extract below: 4.15 Authority Reserved to Presbytery and/or Missional Communities Any other responsibilities found in the Book of Order are reserved to the Presbytery and/or its Missional Communities. In particular, the Commission on Ministry shall not take action concerning the following matters as detailed in the Book of Order, but may make a recommendation to the full Presbytery or its Missional Communities for its action. 1. Assumption of original jurisdiction of a session G e 2. Exceptions to the prohibition on calling of an Associate Pastor as the next Installed Pastor of a congregation or the calling of a Teaching Elder engaged in a temporary pastoral relationship as the next Installed Pastor of a congregation G c. 3. Examination of candidates for ordination as teaching elders. 4. Dissolve pastoral relationships where one or both of the parties (pastor and/or congregation) do not concur with the dissolution. 7. Recommend to Presbytery to request a ruling from GA on Temporary Members of the Presbytery to serve as moderators (Page 51) COM Commissions Dismissed with Thanks: The commission to install Rev. Michael Garrett as Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 2:00 PM: TE: Jonathan West, Clarence Page, Rick McDuffie, RE: Lenore Johnson, Bill McFayden, Brett Johnson. The commission to commission Johnny Simpson as CRE at Beth Car Presbyterian Church on July 16, 2017 at 3:00 PM: TE: James Randall, Rogers Randall, Bill Reinhold, RE: Crystal blue, John Baker, Rita Garner. The commission to commission Allison Vuyovich as CRE at MacPherson Presbyterian church on June 3, 2017 at the Central Gathering: TE: Bill Reinhold, Rogers Randall, James Randall, RE: David Hesnard, Bebe Briggs. The commission to commission Julie Hughes as CRE at Lakeview and Eureka on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Eureka Presbyterian Church: TE: Kathryn Dudley, David Dudley, Rogers Randall RE: Theresa Page, Jeffrey Andre, Vonnie Crisco, Susan McCrimmon, Patsy Caviness Page 47 of 64

48 The commission to install Rev. Daniel Lewis as Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington on Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 3:30 PM: TE N. Samuel Murrell, Nancy Gladden, Bill Reinhold, RE: Matlynn Yeoman, Becky Jones The commission to commission John Frye as CRE at St. Andrews-Covenant on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM: TE: Doug Hix, Ron Crossley, Bob Bardeen, Robert Lapp, RE: Matlynn Yeoman, Robert McIver. The commission to install Rev. Joe Washburn as Pastor at First Whiteville on Sunday, September 24: TE: Stuart Link, Clarence Page, David Ruth, RE: Doris Dees, Norm Nobles, Paul Pope. The commission to install Rev. Barrett A. Payne, Pastor at Lillington Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 3:00 PM: TE: Bill Reinhold, Bill Pauley, Mamie Wilson Hooker, RE: Tom Brown, Amelia Surratt, Nikki Sessoms, David Boliek, Mable Johnson New Members in the Presbytery: Rev. Gary Smith, HR from the Shenango Presbytery Rev. Daniel Lewis from the Savannah Presbytery Rev. Barrett Payne from Western North Carolina Presbytery Rev. Stuart Wilson from Holston Presbytery Relationships Established or Renewed: Julie Hughes as CRE at Lakeview and Eureka, 7/12/17-7/31/2017 Rev. Juli Gicker-Anderson, SS, at Trinity Havelock through 12/31/2017. (Permission to labor outside New Hope Bounds granted) Rev. Aaron Doll, SS, at Bethany and Pearsall through 12/31/2017 Rev. Robert Bayley, SS, at Westminster Wilmington through 12/31/2017 Rev. Joseph Washburn, Pastor, at First Whiteville beginning 8/16/2017 Johnny Simpson, CRE, at Beth Car through 12/31/2017 Rev. Stuart Wilson, Interim Pastor, at Highland 9/1/2017 1/31/2017 Rev. Becky Stanley (Western NC Presbytery) as Interim at Red Springs, 9/10/17-9/9/2018 Wendell McGee, CRE, and Morningside through 12/31/2019 Charles Wentz, CRE, and Laurinburg Church/Scotland Family Counseling Center Rev. Thomas Spence, Jr, SS, and Summerville through 12/31/2017 Rev. David McKirachan, SS, and Pike Rocky Point for 6 months beginning 10/1/2017 Rev. Marie Cone, Interim, and First Jacksonville through 9/15/2018 Relationships Dissolved: Ron Stoker and First Sanford effective 7/15/2017 Rev. Joseph Washburn and Culdee effective 7/15/2017 CRE Allison Vuyovich and MacPherson effective 8/31/2017 Moderators Appointed: Cameron Wendell McGee First Sanford Rev. Kathryn Dudley Warsaw Rev. Nick Nielsen Persons Added to the Supply List: Rev. James Tillman, Non-Denominational, no sacramental privileges Rev. Maren Sonstegard-Spray (New Hope Presbytery) Page 48 of 64

49 Churches Authorized to form PNCs: Cameron Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church, Sanford Clarkton Presbyterian Church Dismissals: Rev. John Jay Coker to the Charlotte Presbytery Rev. Dawn Stoker to Lake Huron Presbytery Other: Administrative Commission for Trinity/Laurinburg was dismissed with thanks. Page 49 of 64

50 Financial Terms of Call $67,163 minimum 2018 Minimum Terms of Call Suggested amounts: $41,925 effective salary 1 $16,031 Board of Pensions required dues 2 $3,207 one-half of minister s SECA tax 3 $4,000 professional expenses reimbursement 4 $2,000 additional salary, benefits, or reimbursement 5 Minimum terms of call assume a normal, full-time work week of 40 hours, with 2 days off each week. 6 1 Effective salary includes cash salary, housing allowance, and the value of the use of a manse, if provided. An increase of approximately 2% has been added this year after two years of no increase. Effective salary also includes any optional Board of Pensions benefits (such as dental insurance), 403(b)(9) salary reduction contributions, medical reimbursement plans, annual bonus, and other compensation. See the Board of Pensions total effective salary calculator at www. pensions.org. 2 Board of Pension required dues include medical coverage (25% of effective salary, based on a minimum salary of $44,000); pension (11%), and death and disability coverage (1%) 3 One-half of SECA tax is 7.65% of salary and housing 4 Expense reimbursement: an amount set aside for mileage, continuing education, and other professional expenses, available only through monthly submission of mileage records and receipts. At the end of the year, unused funds remain in the church account they are not part of the minister s salary. Mileage should be reimbursed at the IRS rate. Continuing education (including details of content and cost) must receive prior approval of the Session. 5 Additional funds provide choices appropriate to each minister s situation and needs, such as medical reimbursement, deferred compensation, manse equity, additional professional expenses, etc. Decisions about how to use these funds must be made before congregational approval of terms of call for the new year and spelled out in the minutes of the congregation. NOTE: By allocating Additional Funds to Effective Salary items, premiums for BOP and SECA may increase. Take those increases into account when allocating the additional funds. Changes may also impact the minister s tax burden. 6 Work schedule: Since a minister s actual schedule is unpredictable, work hours often vary week to week. Even on days off, the minister is usually still on call. Therefore, the Session and the minister must exercise flexibility, balancing work and rest to avoid pastoral burnout. Page 50 of 64

51 Temporary Members as Moderators Situation We have 21 congregations that have pastors of other denominations serving them who are not able to moderate the session or congregational meetings. Of those maybe a dozen could be considered to moderate with some training/support from the presbytery. At least two of these pastors are members of formula of agreement denominations who could be installed as the pastor of a church, but are not (under the 1992 GA ruling i ) able to moderate the session. Book of Order Statements There are two sections of the Book of Order that apply to this situation: 1. G Officers The pastor of a congregation shall be the moderator of the session of that congregation. In congregations where there are co-pastors, they shall both be considered moderators and have provisions for designating who presides at a particular meeting. If it is impractical for the pastor to moderate, he or she shall invite another minister of the Word and Sacrament who is a member of the presbytery or a person authorized by the presbytery to serve as moderator. If there is no installed pastor, or if the installed pastor is unable to invite another moderator, the presbytery shall make provision for a moderator. 2. G Temporary Membership as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament A presbytery may enroll a minister of another Christian church who is serving temporarily in a validated ministry in this church, or in an installed relationship under the provisions of the Formula of Agreement (Book of Order, Appendix B; G ), when the minister has satisfied the requirements of preparation for such service established by the presbytery s own rule. Both of these paragraphs provide for considerable discretion on the part of the presbytery as to whom to allow to serve as a temporary member of the presbytery and who may moderate a session meeting another minister... who is a member of the presbytery or a persons authorized by the presbytery to serve as moderator. This last phrase suggests that another person who is not a ministers who is a member of the presbytery can be authorized to moderate by action of the presbytery. Recommendation That the Presbytery petition the General Assembly to reconsider the 1992 ruling that prohibits non-pc(usa) minister from moderating sessions in those cases where the presbytery has accepted these pastors who have satisfied the requirement of preparation... as established by the presbytery s own rule as temporary members. If this recommendation is adopted the Commission on Ministry will appoint a team to work with our Stated Clerk to develop the arguments to present to the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly. i J. Request Regarding Whether the Presbytery May Appoint a Minister Who Is Not a Member of the PC(USA) to Regularly Moderate a Session While Serving as Interim Pastor--From the Office of the General Assembly (Minutes, 1992, Part I, p. 327) Page 51 of 64

52 [GA approved recommendation, pages 74, 127.] Request comes from the Office of the General Assembly. It originated from a pastor in the Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse, and asks "May the presbytery appoint a minister who is not a member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to regularly moderate a session while serving as interim pastor?" (see the Appendix [21.276] to this report for the text of this request.) It would appear that there is no express prohibition to a presbytery naming whomever it chooses to moderate a session. However, there are other considerations than just the silence of the Constitution The request asks why ministers of other denominations should not be permitted to moderate sessions, either in an emergency or when the congregation is being served by an interim pastor of another denomination? The answer lies in the function of the moderator of a session, which is more than simply to conduct the meeting according to standards of parliamentary procedure The function of the moderator is to be the presence of presbytery and/or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in that governing body. It is to ensure that the session continues to be a governing body according to the Book of Order, G , which states The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall be governed by representative bodies composed of presbyters, both elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament. These governing bodies shall be called session[,] presbytery[,] synod[,] General Assembly Therefore, the church trains its clergy in the polity of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) so that they are equipped to define and interpret the Constitution in any setting where decisions are made relative to the denomination. Sessions must make decisions that are constitutional. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ministers who give bad advice can be held accountable. Non-Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ministers cannot be so held The Book of Order defines a governing body (G ) as consisting of "presbyters, both elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament." In the "Principles of Presbyterian Government" (Book of Order, G ) it is stated: "The particular churches of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) wherever they are, taken collectively, constitute one Church" (G a). "This Church shall be governed by presbyters ( elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament);" (G b). "These presbyters shall come together in governing bodies (traditionally called judicatories or courts) in regular gradation; " (G c) Thus, a basic quality of our polity is that a governing body consists of elders and ministers of the Word and Sacrament making decisions together. To permit ministers who are not members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to moderate sessions would jeopardize this fundamental principle of Presbyterian polity. Page 52 of 64

53 Clint Nordan RE, Moderator Report of Peacemaking Committee of Presbytery Teresa Page QRE, Peggy Smith RE Our current activities revolve around seeking input from congregations in the area of concerns about Peacemaking, Seeking conferences or workshops to recommend to Presbyterians involving Peacemaking, and continuing to sponsor Peacemaking Scholarships on an annual basis. Included in the packet are a prayer for Peace, and a brochure on an upcoming seminar. If you are interested, scholarships may be available to a limited number of individuals. Contact Teresa Page. Praying for Peace (A prayer for worship by Jill Duffield, Editor of the Presbyterian Outlook August 10, 2017 ) Dear God, The sabers rattlers are raising their voices along with their swords, vowing more than an eye for an eye and threatening to blind the world. Fear mounts, rhetoric grows fevered and pride threatens to destroy any remaining remnant of servant leadership. As our anxiety grows and we worry about what might happen next, speak again your word of beyond-understanding-peace. Help us to hear and heed the words of our Risen Lord, Peace I give to you. My peace I leave with you. Remind us relentlessly that you bless the peacemakers and prod us to be among the blessed. God of power and might, as we wonder when wars will cease and justice will no longer be denied, infuse us with the Holy Spirit so that we will speak the words you give us, become the ambassadors of reconciliation you require of us, and passionately love the world in which you have placed us. God of grace and God of glory, pour out your power on us, your people, so that we will have the courage to disrupt the narrative of violence by proclaiming in word and deed the life-giving story of sacrificial love made know to us through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Amen. Page 53 of 64

54 Healthy Congregations Who Will Benefit: This workshop is designed for: Pastors, Church Council / Vestry / Session members, Judicatory leaders, and lay leaders. The workshop would be especially helpful if a team made up of both clergy and lay leadership from a congregation would attend the event together. Workshop Location: Union United Methodist Church 7582 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina (Map to workshop site sent with confirmation of registration.) Workshop Leader: Bill Blank is Associate Dir ector of the Lombar d Mennonite Peace Center. As an ordained minister in the Mennonite Church, he has served as a pastor and interim pastor for a number of years. He has participated in the Postgraduate Program in Bowen Family Systems Theory and Its Applications at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington D.C. He also has experience as a mediator, working with churches and other organizations. Workshop Schedule Friday, November 3: 6:30-7:00 Registration 7:00-9:30 What is Systems Thinking? Video Case Study: The Anxious Congregation / The Responsible Congregation Registration Fee: The preregistration fee is $ If received after October 20, 2017 the fee is $ For those who register after October 27, 2017, or at the door, the fee is $ Fee includes training manual, lunch, and refreshment breaks. Cancellations are subject to a nonrefundable administration fee of $25.00, if LMPC receives notice of cancellation by October 27, 2017; otherwise, no refund will be issued. To register return the form below with a check, or you may register online (for individual registrations, not groups) via credit card payment at the following website: Church group discounts are available. When four to six persons register together from the same congregation, the discount is $10 off the normal rate per person for the whole group. For groups of seven or more, the discount is $20 per person. To qualify for the discount, all registration forms must be mailed together with one single check by October 20, 2017, the preregistration deadline. To request a church group discount coupon call LMPC at (630) or us at admin.lmpeacecenter.org. Scan here to download a church discount coupon from our website: For More Information: Call the LMPC office at (630) , or visit our web site at Saturday, November 4: 9:00-10:30 Healthy Congregations Respond to Anxiety Healthy Congregations Invite Differentiation of Self 10:30-10:45 Break 10:45-12:00 Healthy Congregations Focus on Strength Healthy Congregations Manage Conflict 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on-site included in registration) 1:00-2:30 In Healthy Congregations, Leaders Challenge People In Healthy Congregations, Leaders Focus on Mission 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-4:30 In Healthy Congregations, Leaders Promote Health Through Their Presence and Functioning Planning For a Healthier Congregation Registration Form Healthy Congregations Irmo, South Carolina November 3-4, 2017 To register, clip this form, make your check payable to LMPC, and mail to: Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, 101W 22nd Street, Suite 206, Lombard, IL Name Home Phone Address City State Zip Congregation/Organization Work Phone Personal Other * Confirmation of Registration is sent by - Please be sure to include at least one address, printed clearly. Yes! Please register me/us for the Healthy Congregations workshop in Irmo, SC. I ve enclosed $99.00 per person. ($ after October 20, 2017; after October 27, 2017 the fee is $ ) Please send # copies of this brochure for sharing with others in my church. Please send information about how my congregation can host this workshop or other LMPC workshop options. Please send information about LMPC s Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders. Please send information about LMPC s Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process. To register online please visit our website: Page 54 of 64 or scan the QR code at right.

55 LOMBARD MENNONITE PEACE CENTER 101 W. 22ND STREET, SUITE 206 LOMBARD, IL Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Lombard, IL Permit No. 218 Healthy Congregations November 3-4, 2017 Friday: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Union United Methodist Church 7582 Woodrow Street Irmo, South Carolina Sponsor: Lombard Mennonite Peace Center About the Workshop: The Healthy Congregations workshop uses the insights of family systems theory to help church leaders become more effective stewards of their congregations. The workshop utilizes a video case study developed by Dr. Peter Steinke and is based on the work of Dr. Edwin Friedman, author of Generation to Generation: Family Process in Church and Synagogue. Since the publication of Generation to Generation, many pastors have come to recognize the importance of understanding family systems theory as it relates to congregations. The Healthy Congregations workshop helps both clergy and lay leaders expand their insight into how churches function as emotional systems. Friedman noted that in many congregations today negative, reactive forces are allowed to set the agenda for the church. He believed that such reactivity in churches is reflective of societal anxiety, which is likely to increase in the years ahead. We can, therefore, expect ever increasing levels of reactivity in our churches for the foreseeable future. What can be done to prevent anxiety from becoming a toxic force in your congregation? The Healthy Congregations workshop is designed to equip leaders to respond to the presence or potential threat of anxiety in a congregational system in ways that prevent destructive conflict and help the church stay focused on its unique mission and purpose. This workshop will help you... Other LMPC Programs: The Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders equips leaders with strategies for addressing interpersonal, small group, and congregational conflicts. Dates and locations of institutes for are: May 8-12, 2017 AZ August 7-11, 2017 IL October 2-6, 2017 FL November 13-17, 2017 CA Learn how you as a leader can influence the health of your congregation how to detect and avoid unhealthy patterns of living together in community. Learn how to keep anxiety from becoming infectious. Gain confidence in responding to challenges and opportunities. Mediation Skills Training Institute comes to SC: Learn how to put limits on invasive behavior, manage reactivity, and overcome sabotage. Discover how leaders can function as the congregation s immune system. Learn to focus on strengths, resources, options, and the future. Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process is designed to enhance the ability of participants to function as selfdifferentiated leaders in their ministry setting. The clinic meets three times during the year for three days each time. Group A Group B October 23-25, 2017 November 6-8, 2017 February 19-21, 2018 February 26-28, 2018 April 23-25, 2018 April 30-May 2, 2018 Special Announcement: March 12-16, 2018 Columbia, South Carolina For further information please visit Page 55 of 64...So we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. (Romans 12:5)