What You May Expect Presbytery of Ohio Valley Assembly June 2, 2015

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1 The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Docket for Assembly: June 2, 2015 Indiana Presbyterian Church - Vincennes, Indiana Rev. Eric Erickson, Moderator Rev. Lawrence Jackman, Stated Clerk Call to Order Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word Introductory Business Welcome Introductions of New Members, Guests Seating of Corresponding Members Consent Agenda Minutes of March 7, 2015, Docket, Clerk s Report, Treasurer s Report Report of Council Report of the Committee on Ministry Examination of a Candidate for Ordination (pending an affirmative vote by the congregation) Commissioning of Ruling Elders Larry Doll and Mick Finch to pastoral service Report of the Stewardship Committee Report of the POV Academy Committee Report of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee Report of the Trustees Presentation and Vote on the Confession of Belhar Presentation from IU Kirk Speak Out Session Report of the Executive Presbyter Prayers of the Presbytery Offering Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Adjournment with Closing Litany 1

2 What You May Expect Presbytery of Ohio Valley Assembly June 2, ) Hospitality and location for our meeting provided by Indiana Church in Vincennes. The congregation is one of two remaining churches that share common history as the oldest Presbyterian Churches in Indiana. 2) Belhar Confession consideration This is a vote on an Amendment to the Book of Confessions which would add this 1982 document. The process of changing the Book of Confessions is very intentionally careful. Consideration was begun in The required super-majority of Presbyteries have already approved this change. We will have a presentation that educates prior to our vote and deliberation on this matter. 3) Guest Musician We have a guest musician. Dr. Calvin Taylor will assist throughout the day. Dr. Taylor comes with enthusiastic endorsement from two of our congregations. 4) Examination of a Candidate for Teaching Elder The very final review of a person seeking ordination as a Teaching Elder is performed by the Assembly itself. We will have the opportunity to share that review with a candidate. 5) Reports from New Committee Congregational Mission and Vitality will report. 6) Ruling Elders Commissioned for Pastoral Service Two ruling elders will be commissioned to provide pastoral service in local congregations. Elder Larry Doll will be commissioned to serve Southside Presbyterian in Vincennes. Elder Mick Finch will be commissioned to serve Leavenworth Community Presbyterian. Mick and Larry have completed study and preparation for this role. 7) Worship Assembly is an act of worship. During this worship we hear the Word proclaimed, celeb the Sacrament, share in fellowship and conduct business. 2

3 Presbytery of Ohio Valley Driving Directions Indiana Presbyterian Church 2431 S Lower Indiana Rd, Vincennes, IN (812)

4 Presbytery of Ohio Valley Driving Directions Indiana Presbyterian Church 2431 S Lower Indiana Rd, Vincennes, IN (812) North Travel south on (41) and turn east (left) onto (50/150) toward Washington, Indiana. You will travel exactly 1 mile and come to the 4 mile marker. There you will see a sign that says Cabinetry by Provines. Turn right onto Hickory Corner Road. You will go 2.5 miles on this road to the first stop sign, turn right (Nugent Rd.). Go until you come to the stop sign, you will see the church directly across the road (Hwy 61) back in the woods on the right. Cross over (Hwy 61), and there will be people from Indiana Church there to help direct you in traffic. South Travel north on (41) and turn east (right) onto (50/150) toward Washington, Indiana. You will travel exactly 1 mile and come to the 4 mile marker. You will travel exactly 1 mile and come to the 4 mile marker. There you will see a sign that says Cabinetry by Provines. Turn right onto Hickory Corner Road. You will go 2.5 miles on this road to the first stop sign, turn right (Nugent Rd.). Go until you come to the stop sign, you will see the church directly across the road (Hwy 61) back in the woods on the right. Cross over (Hwy 61), and there will be people from Indiana Church there to help direct you in traffic. East Look on your map and find the easiest route. One route is to come over on 46 to 45 and then to (I69) to Hwy 50 towards Vincennes. Approximately 1 mile before you get to Hwy 41 look on the left for Hickory Corner Road and the sign that says Cabinetry by Provines. Turn left onto Hickory Corner Road. You will go 2.5 miles on this road to the first stop sign, turn right (Nugent Rd.). Go until you come to the stop sign, you will see the church directly across the road (Hwy 61) back in the woods on the right. Cross over (Hwy 61), and there will be people from Indiana Church there to help direct you in traffic.. 4

5 Clerk s Report The Rev. Lawrence Jackman 1. Parity is a principle of all of our polity. The point of which is to assure that there is a balance between Teaching and Ruling Elders in the business/decisions of the Presbytery. There are 110 Minister members of the Presbytery. There are 78 congregations each of which is charged to name a commissioner to the Presbytery. In addition to the 78 elders there are CREs in active commissions who number as ruling elders for the purpose of establishing parity. There are 7 such CREs. In addition 10 elders hold membership in the body due to their offices. Trustees, moderator of the presbytery and members of council all are members with voting rights due to their office. 7 Minister members are unable to participate in the life of the presbytery due to advanced age and impaired health. 5 Minister members live significantly beyond the bounds of the presbytery at a distance of more than 100 miles. There is no need to further balance to assure Ruling Elder parity with Teaching Elders. In practice, parity is present in the committee structure and in the averaged attendance at Assembly. 2. Appointment of an Investigating Committee An allegation has been made against a Ruling Elder in one of our congregations. In keeping with the rule of the Presbytery, an Investigating Committee was appointed by the Moderator. This committee organized, received training and continues to conduct its investigation. 3. Amendments to the Constitution All proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Church have now received enough votes to have passed. The Belhar Confession has reached the required super majority to move toward inclusion in the Book of Confessions. 4. Presbytery Minutes Review the 2014 minutes of our Presbytery have been reviewed by the Synod of Lincoln Trails on 5/13/2015. The minutes were, approved without exception. 5. Amendment 14 C has passed. It will require the Presbytery to adopt a child protection policy. All councils of the church, including sessions, are required to adopt such a policy. 5

6 Treasurer s Report Elder Jean Brown Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc. Condensed Statement of Revenues and Expenses (Actual vs Budget) January 1 through April 30, 2015 Jan Apr Actual Annual Budget Revenue Per Capita $ 93,361 $ 185,659 Shared Giving (Unified Mission) 34, ,000 Contributions 1,542 7,000 Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans 17,415 69,661 Restricted Invest Inc & Trans 3,835 15,339 Miscellaneous Income , ,659 Expense Staff Expense 72, ,990 Ecclesial Expense 35,541 76,820 Meeting Expense 2,782 13,500 Administration & Office Expense 10,231 34,000 Program Expense 8,941 41,750 Total Expense 129, ,060 Net Surplus/(Deficit) $ 21,150 $ (401) Fund Balances As of April 30, 2015 Church Legacy Funds $ 661,744 Monroe City Fund $ 312,642 Brown Trust 273,972 Restricted Funds (Specific Use) 17,008 Undesignated Net Assets 639,985 $ 1,905,352 If you would like a detailed statement or any other additional information, please contact Jean Brown at (866) or at jean@presbyteryov.org 6

7 2015 Per Capita Received 2015 as of % Members Per Capita 4/30/2015 Paid Bedford First 117 $ 3, $ - 0.0% Bloomfield First 77 2, , % Bloomington First , % Bloomington United 78 2, % Boonville Hemenway Memorial 113 3, , % Brazil First 284 8, , % Brownstown Brownstown 80 2, , % Canaan Jefferson % Cayuga Cayuga 43 1, , % Central Valley City % Charlestown Community 80 2, % Clarksville Grace % Clinton United 51 1, % Columbus Fairlawn 163 4, , % Columbus First , , % Corydon Corydon 115 3, % Dale Dale 57 1, , % Elizabeth Church of the Covenant 45 1, , % Evansville Eastminster , , % Evansville First 296 8, , % Evansville First Avenue % Evansville Immanuel % Evansville Parke Memorial % Evansville Westminster % Farmersburg First % Fort Branch First 73 2, % Grammer Grammer % Greencastle Greencastle 111 3, % Hanover Hanover 75 2, , % Henryville Community 41 1, % Henryville Mount Lebanon % Jasonville Howesville % Jasper First % Jeffersonville First 234 6, , % Laconia Rehoboth 53 1, , % Laconia United % Leavenworth Community 49 1, % Lexington Lexington % Livonia United 52 1, % Madison Madison 128 3, , % Madison Smyrna-Monroe % Martinsville First 90 2, % Mitchell Mitchell 67 1, % Montezuma First % Mount Vernon First 66 1, , % Nabb Nabb % Nashville Brn County Fellowship 39 1, , % 7

8 2015 Per Capita Received 2015 as of % Members Per Capita 4/30/2015 Paid New Albany Mount Tabor 107 3, , % New Albany St. John United 161 4, % New Washington Trinity United 40 1, % Newburgh Newburgh 126 3, % North Vernon Graham % Paoli First 45 1, % Patoka Patoka % Patoka Union Bethel % Petersburg Main Street 63 1, , % Princeton Fairview 60 1, , % Princeton First 69 2, % Princeton United 48 1, , % Roachdale Roachdale 46 1, , % Rockville Memorial 48 1, % Salem Salem 79 2, , % Scipio United 67 1, , % Scottsburg First 57 1, % Seymour First 141 4, , % Spencer Bethany % Spencer Spencer 88 2, % Sullivan First 110 3, % Terre Haute Central 244 7, , % Terre Haute Unity 99 2, , % Vernon Vernon % Vevay Caledonia % Vincennes Bethany % Vincennes Indiana 113 3, % Vincennes Royal Oak % Vincennes Southside % Vincennes Upper Indiana 109 3, , % Washington Westminster 52 1, % 6330 $185, $ 93, % 8

9 POV Shared Mission 2015 Received as of Pledged 4/30/2015 Bedford First Bloomfield First 250 Bloomington First 11,650 12,260 Bloomington United Boonville Hemenway Memorial Brazil First 1, Brownstown Brownstown Canaan Jefferson Cayuga Cayuga Central Valley City Charlestown Community Clarksville Grace Clinton United 375 Columbus Fairlawn 1, Columbus First 18,747 6,249 Corydon Corydon 1,000 Dale Dale Elizabeth Church of the Covenant Evansville Eastminster 888 Evansville First 7,500 2,500 Evansville First Avenue Evansville Immanuel Evansville Parke Memorial Evansville Westminster Farmersburg First Fort Branch First 1, Grammer Grammer 750 Greencastle Greencastle Hanover Hanover 1, Henryville Community Henryville Mount Lebanon Jasonville Howesville Jasper First Jeffersonville First 2, Laconia Rehoboth 250 Laconia United 75 Leavenworth Community 50 Lexington Lexington Livonia United 500 Madison Madison Madison Smyrna-Monroe Martinsville First Mitchell Mitchell Montezuma First Mount Vernon First 1,663 9

10 POV Shared Mission 2015 Received as of Pledged 4/30/2015 Nabb Nabb Nashville Brn County Fellowship New Albany Mount Tabor New Albany St. John United 1,500 New Washington Trinity United Newburgh Newburgh North Vernon Graham Paoli First Patoka Patoka Patoka Union Bethel Petersburg Main Street 2, Princeton Fairview Princeton First Princeton United 1, Roachdale Roachdale Rockville Memorial Salem Salem Scipio United 1,212 Scottsburg First 2, Seymour First Spencer Bethany Spencer Spencer Sullivan First Terre Haute Central 10,000 3,333 Terre Haute Unity Vernon Vernon 100 Vevay Caledonia Vincennes Bethany Vincennes Indiana Vincennes Royal Oak Vincennes Southside Vincennes Upper Indiana Washington Westminster 2,500 1,200 67,337 34,298 10

11 Report of the POV Mission Council The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator For Presbytery's Information Council conducted an electronic vote March 26, 2015, and took the following action: Accepted the referral of a disciplinary case from the session of one of our member congregations. * Council met May 19, 2015, and took the following actions: Received reports of Presbytery officers, staff, and committee leadership On the recommendation of the Evangelism and Congregational Witness Committee, dissolved the Administrative Commission for the Sellersburg New Church Development, with deep thanks. * Approved the recommendation of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee for two grants from the Monroe City Funds: $3,750 to the Spencer Presbyterian Church, and $7,500 to the Greencastle Presbyterian Church. Authorized the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee to respond to the General Assembly on the five peacemaking affirmations. * Elected Alan Finnan to serve an unexpired term as a commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails. * Amended the Presbytery Design and Committee Structure, by adding the words in italics: Administrative Commissions are created by the Presbytery as needed and are charged to act as Presbytery in specific matters according to the provisions of G b. Administrative Commissions to Ordain Teaching Elders and/or Install Pastors, Co Pastors and Associate Pastors are appointed by the Moderator of Presbytery, in consultation with the person being ordained and/or installed. Moderators of sessions in congregations without a pastor are appointed by a commission consisting of the Moderator of Presbytery, Vice Moderator of Presbytery, the Moderator of the Committee on Ministry, the Stated Clerk and the Executive Presbyter. This same commission will also provide for a teaching elder to mode congregational meetings per G * Authorized funds to provide $250 scholarships to the Big Tent, July 30 August 1, at the University of Tennessee Conference Center in in Knoxville. [Note: The total registration for the Big Tent is $395, which includes accommodations and some meals. Persons wishing to receive the scholarship must register for the Big Tent at tent 2015/ and submit the proof of registration to Rhonda Seymour (rhonda@presbyteryov.org]. The asterisk* indicates that Council took this action as a commission of the presbytery. 11

12 Presbytery Liaisons for Support and Prayer Presbytery Liaisons for Support and Prayer are Teaching and Ruling Elders who are active in the life of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley and who wish to be matched with a nearby congregation. The purpose of this relationship is to enhance and deepen the connection between the Presbytery and its congregations, sessions and pastoral leaders. This position is not principally for problem solving, but rather for communication, prayer and support. Those who serve in this capacity are asked to: 1. Send a letter or other communication to each congregation and its leaders to introduce yourself and state that you are serving as their Presbytery Liaison for Support and Prayer. 2. Pray for the congregations and pastoral leaders regularly and let them know that you do. 3. Develop a relationship with the pastoral leader and other leaders of the congregation, through such means as: a. Call or the pastor regularly to check in with her or him, or the clerk of session if there is no pastor b. Ask for a subscription to the congregational newsletter if there is one c. Visit the congregation s web page if there is one d. Worship occasionally with the congregation if that is possible e. Participate in special events such as the celebration of congregational anniversaries, as possible 4. Assume that every congregation and all pastoral leaders have significant strengths and affirm their strengths in ways that allow both sessions and pastoral leaders to feel good about themselves. 5. Encourage the congregation and its leaders to participate in the life of the Presbytery, through their prayers, presence, gifts and service. 6. Inform the Executive Presbyter or Committee on Ministry Moderator of any concerns that surface. 7. At the request of the Committee on Ministry Moderator or Executive Presbyter, make connections to offer special guidance and support in times of crisis or pastoral transition. 12

13 Committee on Ministry Report The Rev. Deborah Fortel, Moderator Summary of COM Actions, February 18, 2015 through May 14, 2015 FOR INFORMATION At the March 14, 2015 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions: 1. Confirmed the following E-Votes: a. Approval of the call of Rev. Dr. Michelle Bartel serving as Coordinator for Theological Education and Seminary Relations b. Approval of the Rev. Jean Sparks as a good fit for the Mt. Vernon congregation and as a member of POV c. Approval for the Unity Presbyterian Church to call a congregational meeting to hear the report of the PNC. d. Approval for the election of a Designated Pastor Nominating Committee by the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church e. Approval of the Ministry and Mission Worksheet from the Bedford Presbyterian Church f. Approval of the MIF from the Hemenway Presbyterian Church 2. Confirmed E-Votes approving the following contracts: A. Bloomfield First Presbyterian and Rev. Timothy Jessen serving as Extended Pulpit Supply. 3/1/15 to 6/30/15 Sunday Services $150/wk; $40 for add serv on same day; $30 /hr other pastoral serv. n/a Vch.IRS n/a n/a n/a n/a OK And other standard compensations for Extended Pulpit Supply. B. Community Presbyterian Church of Charlestown and Elder Greg Gibson serving as Extended Pulpit Supply. 5/1/15 to 10/31/15 Sunday Services $150/wk; $40 for add serv on same day; $30 /hr other pastoral serv. n/a And other compensations for Extended Pulpit Supply. Vch.IRS n/a n/a n/a n/a OK 13

14 C. First Presbyterian Church of Columbus and Rev. Scott Hill serving as Transitional Pastor. 3/9/15 to 3/8/16 40 hrs/wk $42,218 $24,000 Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $3,000 Yes OK Books and other Reimb Professional Expenses: $2,500 D. Corydon Presbyterian Church and Rev. Mark McDaniel serving as Transitional Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary & Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 1/15/15 to 1/14/16 40 hrs/wk $45,000 Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $800 Yes OK Moving Expense: $500. Books: $200; Other Reimb Pastor s Expenses: $200. E. First Avenue Presbyterian Church of Evansville and Rev. Gene Feagan serving as Ecumenical Supply Pastor. 1/1/15 to 12/31/15 16 hrs/wk $345/wk n/a Sick pay continues to pay usual salary. Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $200 n/a OK F. Fairview Presbyterian Church of Princeton and Rev. Jerry Wibert serving as Ecumenical Supply Pastor. 1/1/15 to 12/31/15 16 hrs/wk $19,600 n/a Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 n/a n/a OK Rev Wibert is retired U.Methodist minister. Larry confirmed this to be approx. 16 hours/wk. G. First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Branch and Rev. Corey Atkins serving as Ecumenical Supply Pastor. 1/1/15 to 12/31/15 20 hrs/wk $28,127 $3,800 Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $600 n/a OK 14

15 H. Leavenworth Community Presbyterian Church and Michael Finch serving as Commissioned Ruling Elder. 6/1/15 to 5/31/16 20 hrs/wk n/a $17,000 Vch.IRS Books: $250. Funeral Services: $ Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $250 n/a OK I. Livonia Presbyterian Church and Rev. Donald Stokes serving as Stated Supply. 1/1/15 to 12/31/15 20 hrs/wk $16,365 n/a Vch.IRS $800 Yes OK 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 J. First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Vernon and Rev. Jean E. Sparks serving as Transitional Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary & Housing Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 3/13/15 to 3/13/16 40 hrs/wk $33,130 $16,000 Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $2,800 Yes OK Moving Expense: $6,000. K. Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church and Andy Traister serving as Commissioned Ruling Elder. 4/1/15 to 3/31/16 unspecified $150/wk; $40 for add serv on same day; $30 /hr other pastoral serv. n/a Vch.IRS n/a n/a n/a n/a OK Leads worship and preaches at invitation of Moderator. Other standard compensations for Extended Pulpit Supply. L. First Presbyterian Church of Princeton and Rev. Kurt D. Walker serving as Extended Pulpit Supply. 4/6/15 to 8/16/15 Sunday Services $100/wk; $40 for add serv on same day; $30 /hr other pastoral serv. n/a Vch.IR S And other standard compensations for Extended Pulpit Supply. n/a n/a n/a n/a OK 15

16 M. United Presbyterian Church of Princeton and Rev. Kurt D. Walker serving as Extended Pulpit Supply. 4/6/15 to 8/16/15 Sunday Services $100/wk; $40 for add serv on same day; $30 /hr other pastoral serv. n/a Vch.IRS And other standard compensations for Extended Pulpit Supply. n/a n/a n/a n/a OK N. South Side Presbyterian Church of Vincennes and Larry J. Doll serving as Commissioned Ruling Elder. 7/1/15 to 7/1/16 Books: $ hrs/wk $7,200 n/a Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $250 n/a OK O. Unity Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute and Rev. Jenni Walker Noyes serving as Transitional Pastor. Period Hrs./wk Salary & Housing Housing Auto Mi. Study L Pd.Vac Cont.Ed. Pension 11/1/14 to 11/1/15 40 hrs/wk $33,700 $10,000 Vch.IRS 2 Weeks incl. 2 1 month incl. 4 $1,500 Yes OK 3. The Committee reviewed the Mission and Ministry Worksheet from the Bloomington, United church and voted to authorize the session to call a congregational meeting to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee. 4. The Committee reviewed a document, A Process for Involuntary Dissolution of the Pastoral Relationship, and gave it provisional approval, authorizing its use as necessary. 5. The Committee heard a report from Rev. Larry Langer on the Regional Benefits Consultation for the Board of Pensions and noted that there will be NO increase in dues for 2016 and that there will be a permanent 4.7% experience apportionment and in monthly pensions payment for retirees and in monthly pension credits for those members of the Plan who are still working. 6. The Committee heard a report from Rev. Mitch Coggin on mission studies in congregations. 7. The Committee heard reports from the Executive Presbyter, the committee moderator, and the regional team leaders. 8. The committee prayed for the following pastors, clerks of session and congregations: Rev. John VanderZee, Lindsay Mousa, Clerk, Brownstown PC Rev. Charles Pye, Linda Norwood, Clerk, Clarksville, Grace Rev. Kevin Fleming, Sue Bothod, Clerk, Evansville, First Rev. Hana Elliott, Moderator, Clarice Cooper, Clerk, Mitchell PC 16

17 Rev. Boyd Heldring, Kathy Hoppes, Clerk, Petersburg PC David Bower, Joyce Rust, Clerk, Roachdale Presbyterian Rev. Sharon Smith, Moderator, Roachdale Presbyterian Rev. Wendy Olson and Rev. Mark Olson, Gayle Cole, Clerk, Rockville, Memorial FOR ACTION BY THE PRESBYTERY 1. The Committee recommends that Elder Larry Doll be commissioned to serve the Vincennes, Southside Presbyterian Church as pastoral leader. 2. The Committee recommends that Elder Michael Finch be commissioned to serve the Leavenworth Presbyterian Church as pastoral leader. POV Academy Committee Report Elder Barbara Snyder, Moderator 2015 POV Academy Classes Registration Forms Available Now Journey through the New Testament Rev. Dr. Alan Finnan September at Camp Pyoca Registration forms available now at assembly and on POV website. The registration deadline is July 20 for certification students and September 1 for all others. History of the Christian Church November at Camp Pyoca We hope to announce instructor at June assembly Registration forms available now at assembly and on POV website. The registration deadline is September 10 for certification students and October 25 for all others. POV Academy Committee (POVAC) POVAC met on May 16 at Camp Pyoca, concurrent with the POV Academy class Journey through the Old Testament. The class included the certification students (those interested in qualifying to become CREs), 3 Academy graduates taking the class for continuing education, and others taking the class just for their own purposes. We celebd the approval by COM for two of our graduates, Michael Finch and Larry Doll, to be commissioned to serve as Commissioned Ruling Elders in specific churches. During the meeting we planned in more detail the New Testament and Church History classes scheduled for September and November, respectively. We also began planning for future steps the certification students will be taking prior to certification. 17

18 These classes are for EVERYONE in your churches!! Many people participate in the Academy just for the joy of learning and/or to discover ways they might become better informed to serve their own churches more effectively. POVAC also encourages all pastors and commissioners to consider who in your congregation might be interested in exploring a call to serve as a commissioned ruling elder and to encourage those people to consider enrolling in the POV Academy. It is not too late for them to enroll. Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee Report Rev. Scott Hill, Moderator 1. Commissioning Mission Trips at June Assembly We are celebrating congregational mission around the POV at the June Assembly by a commissioning of all churches sending mission trip groups this summer. Representatives of those groups (not necessarily the actual people going) will be called forward for a prayer. 2. Grants! We have the great job of processing and recommending to Council requests for funds to help congregations with mission that has an impact on their local community. These grants are our stewardship of resources from the Monroe City church. We are accepting applications for the next round of grants due by August 1. The form is available on our presbytery website. 3. Bethlehem visitor November 6-10 We are excited to host Rana Khoury from the International Center of Bethlehem this November. Rana was the first staff member of the ICB, and she is a great communicator and dynamic presence. If you would like to bring her to share the ICB s amazing mission of hope and resilience, and the story of Christians in Palestine (an alternative to the perspective we usually get in the media), contact Jo Lucas at jolucas41@att.net. (Her schedule is filling rapidly.) 4. Story Swap is back! We are reviving the Story Swap idea on a given Sunday, pairs of churches each host a visitor from the other church who shares something good that s happening there. We are proposing that the Third Sunday in May become Story Swap Sunday beginning in We want to share some examples at the next few presbytery meetings. So let us know what kind of good news or nifty idea you have that we can share! Contact our committee moderator, Scott Hill at scotth@fpccolumbus.org. 18

19 Evangelism and Congregational Witness Committee Report Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Moderator The Evangelism and Congregational Witness Committee has met twice since the last presbytery meeting. We met face to face on March 26, 2015 in Paoli, and May 3, 2015 by conference call. We have been discussing the possibilities of new worshiping communities within the presbytery. The committee also has proposed that the Council dissolve the New Church Development Administrative Commission in Sellersburg, with thanks for their hard work. A meeting is scheduled for May 28 to meet with Vera White from the Presbyterian Mission Agency. This meeting will equip the committee with more information and resources regarding evangelism and new worshiping communities to share with the presbytery. Many thanks to the committee: Greg Gibson, Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort, Mick Finch, Rev. Nancy Waters, as well as Rev. Susan McGhee and Rev. Larry Jackman for their guidance. 19

20 VxÄxuÜtà ÉÇ Éy à{x ft Çàá ` Ç áàxü 9 XÄwxÜ axvüéäézç exñéüà ]tçâtüç D WxvxÅuxÜ FD? ECDG Churches Elder Ordination Date Date of Death Bedford, First Bud Keane 02/08/ /14/2014 Frank Owen 05/30/ /19/2014 Jim Ingalls 08/21/ /09/2014 Boonville, Hemenway Memorial Bessie Mae Bohrer 00/00/ /25/2014 Charlestown, Community Eva Evans 11/21/2014 Clinton, United Deno Vignocchi 00/00/ /15/2014 Louise Divan 00/00/ /18/2014 Columbus, First Carol Berkey 00/00/ /14/2014 Corydon, Corydon Everett Eckart 02/13/ /28/2014 Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant Barbara Combs 08/17/2014 Evansville, Eastminster JoAnn Graham 01/20/2014 Helen Doerter 01/30/2014 Paula Yeager 05/24/2014 Duncan Cooke 06/20/2014 Merle Gould 07/05/2014 Robert Glascock 08/28/2014 Marilyn Allen 10/12/2014 Betty Moye 11/30/2014 Shirley Pinneo 12/09/2014 Evansville, First Murl Crowley 03/28/2014 Edna Vinson 03/13/2014 Evansville, First Avenue Beulah Smith 02/01/2014 Dorothy Bekemeier 03/11/

21 Farmersburg, First Norma Zink 07/04/2014 Grammer, Grammer Mollie Jane Perkins 06/20/2014 Hanover, Hanover Bonnie Zilliox 01/21/ /24/2014 Dottie Burress 01/15/ /15/2014 Harold Duke 01/10/ /16/2014 John B. Matthews 03/15/ /16/2014 Henryville, Community Rhondal Mullins 12/21/ /02/2014 Jeffersonville, First Anita Brown 01/16/ /04/2014 Jack Waldrip 01/21/ /03/2014 Livonia, Livonia United Russell Meyer 01/01/ /09/2014 Madison, Madison Betty J. Eckert 09/19/ /22/2014 Martinsville, First Martha Knoy 01/00/ /11/2014 Montezuma, First Janet Riggen 00/00/ /08/2014 Mount Vernon, First Betty Morrow 01/09/ /02/2014 New Albany, St John Jimmy Wright 03/17/2014 Betty Hamilton 08/08/2014 William Fender 10/06/2014 Newburgh, Newburgh Russ Yonkers 12/10/2013 North Vernon, Graham Mary Ann Keller 01/01/ /18/2014 Petersburg, Main Street Patricia Ann Weddle 12/31/ /23/2014 Princeton, United Paul Engler 02/12/2014 Martha Carithers 10/25/

22 Roachdale, Roachdale Claude Barker 11/27/2013 Betty Wilson 01/13/2014 Betty Baird 03/27/2014 Scipio, Scipio Yvonne Carson 01/28/ /26/2014 Spencer, Spencer Theodore Hunley 06/28/ /16/2014 Robert G. Livingston 03/24/2014 Jerry McIntosh 06/09/ /22/2014 Amelia R. Hunley 05/21/ /02/2014 Terre Haute, Unity Nancy Forsyth 01/23/ /05/2014 Vincennes, Indiana Patricia Case 12/29/ /13/2014 Ordination Date Date of Death The Rev. L.C. Rudolph 06/18/ /08/2014 The Rev. Richard E. Pritchard 04/01/ /18/2014 The Rev. John DeSanto 05/31/ /10/2014 The Rev. James H. Brown 05/18/ /27/2014 The Rev. J. Marshall Guthrie 07/07/ /17/2014 The Rev. William H. Heilman 06/06/ /10/2014 _xà ÇÉà çéâü {xtüà ux àüéâuäxwa léâ tüx àüâáà Çz ZÉw? ÇÉã àüâáà Ç ÅxA g{xüx tüx ÅtÇç {ÉÅxá âñ à{xüx ã{xüx Åç ytà{xü Ä äxá? tçw \ tå zé Çz àé ÑÜxÑtÜx à{xå yéü çéâü véå ÇzA j{xç xäxüçà{ Çz á Üxtwç? à{xç \ ã ÄÄ véåx tçw zxà çéâ? áé à{tà çéâ vtç täãtçá ux ã à{ Åx ã{xüx \ tåa ]É{Ç DGM D@F 22

23 2015 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS By the first of the month preceding the month for your church (i.e., by March 1 for churches listed for April), please send a paragraph or two telling a little about your church or organization size and activities, location and neighborhood, special programs, history, and anything else that would help others in the presbytery get a better sense of who and where you are. Also send us any joys you d like to share or prayer requests for your church activities or programs. your information to bbsnyder22@gmail.com or mail to Barbara Snyder at 1820 Wheeler Road, Vincennes, in Please call for more information. The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other throughout the year. Sharing prayers with each other works! July 5 Roachdale October 11 Trinity Parish First, Montezuma July 12 July 19 July 26 August 2 August 9 August 16 August 23 August 30 September 6 September 13 September 20 September 27 Salem United, Scipio First, Scottsburg First, Seymour Bethany, Spencer Spencer First, Sullivan Central, Terre Haute POV Staff Unity, Terre Haute Vernon Caledonia, Vevay October 18 October 25 November 1 November 8 November 15 November 22 November 29 December 6 December 13 December 20 December 27 Trinity Parish Memorial, Rockville Bethany, Vincennes Indiana, Vincennes Royal Oak, Vincennes South Side, Vincennes Upper Indiana, Vincennes POV Assembly Commissioners Westminster, Washington New Church Development Peace on Earth Bethlehem International Center October 4 Trinity Parish United, Clinton 23