35 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 35 The Presbytery of Southern Kansas convened at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, at the Presbyterian Church, Pratt, KS, by Moderator, Rev. Angela Madden. The meeting opened with a Call to Gather, Hymn, Prayer and Words of Welcome. Moderator Angela Madden called the Presbytery to order. Additional handouts for the meeting are available at the registration tables. Anyone wishing to speak on the floor should state his or her name and church. All comments should be directed to the moderator. Any motions should be submitted in writing and Robert s Rules of Order will be followed. Quorum Present Each person must sign the attendance register for official attendance. Stated Clerk Rebecca New declared a quorum present according to Article V.5.4 of the Ecclesiastical Bylaws, which requires that one-fourth of the minister members and the elder commissioners present, provided that one-fourth of the churches was represented. Minister members: 82; Elder commissioners, 82. Vouchers are available (the Presbytery pays $30 toward motel costs and 20 cents/mile for travel.) Roll of Ministers Present James Anderson Charles Ayers James Ayers John Barkett Amy Baumgartner Allen Beach Jane Brigden-Graham Don Calderwood Larry Cracraft Amy Dame H. Danny Daniel Rob Erickson Gail Fisher Laura Frazey John Haspels Gary Johnson Skip Johnson Roberta Karchner Jeremiah Lange Regina Maas Angela Madden Steven Marsh Diane Monger Elizabeth Morgan William Mulford Rebecca New Catherine Northrup Tom Oak Don Owens Arlene Patrick Jesse Patrick Mary Carol Perrott James Pitts Charles Ross Steve Saville Loran Scott Dennis Scheibmeir Scott Solether Tim Soule Seth Svaty C. Ernest Williams Robert Wyman Roll of Ministers Excused Nick Adams Keith Allison John Barnum Shirley Barnum Eugene Blake George Boone David Clipson Tom Church Joyce Daniel Chris Davis Robert Duncan Wiert Eekhoff John Enwright Larre Eschliman Monty Fey Richard Gorham James Grant Gerald Hallberg William Hastings Anne Horton Doug Kelly Keith Koch Margaret Lacy Fred Lenk William Long William McConnelee Bert McCormick Gordon MacKay John Mikow Paul Mueller William Nelson Kermit Oppriecht David Owens Melissa Ramos Ben Ray Thomas Rawlings H. Dick Reynolds Tom Robson Roland Slater Jack Singer Dale Snyder Alfred Spotts Judith Steele Dawn Swartz Don Waite Steven Washburn John Williams John Wilson Roll of Ministers Absent Richard Daeschner Strother Gross Christian Kettler William O Connell Irving Simon Anne Smith Geoffrey Snook Jennifer Snook Hal Staats Elizabeth Vogt-Woodin
36 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 36 Elder Commissioners Present Anthony, Harold Seipel; Arkansas City, Paula Daniel-Steinbacher; Cambridge, Carolyn Colburn; Chase, Jon Linville; Cherryvale, Peggy Ostrom; Derby, Nora Coryell; Dodge City, Jill Gibson; Freeport, Ernst H. Schmidt; Garden City, Ronnie L. Major; Great Bend, Dan R. Bonine; Halstead, Joan Bailey; Hutchinson,First, Shari Schuessler; Jetmore, Rhonda Stithem; Kingman, Lorene DaVries; Larned, H.A. Smith; Marion, Ed Wheeler; Mayfield, Wanda Jeffries; McPherson, Craig A. Gannon; Medicine Lodge, LeAnn Colborn; Newton, First, Patricia Randall; Pratt, Susan Schrepel; Sterling: Mona Ball; Viola, Diana Vancuren; Wellington, Mary Ellen Garver; Wichita, Bethel, Robert Heston; Brotherhood, William Taylor; Covenant, Jennifer Keim; Eastminster, John Moody, Pete Kitch, Jack Kirkham, Sandi Simon; First, Dennis Black, David Grisham; Grace, Jack Braswell, Marilyn Deckinger; Mt. Vernon, Sherry Phillips, St. Luke, Dean Elkins; Trinity, Glenn Shanahan; Westwood, Terry Whitesell; Winfield, Mary Kerr; Zenith, Carol McNickle. Elder Commissioners Absent Arlington, Ashland, Belle Plaine, Bucklin, Caldwell, Coffeyville, Coldwater, Conway Springs, El Dorado, Forest Park, Harper, Haysville, Holcomb, Independence, Kingsdown, Lakin, Leoti, Liberal, Lyons, Northminster, Parks, St. Luke (Newton), Spearville, Syracuse, Tribune, Wichita: Calvary, Korean, Southwest, Yates Center. Elder Commissioner Excused Neodesha Council Members Present but not mentioned above Ken Coryell, Ray Jones, Mary Knecht, Jeanette Marks, Bill Ward Corresponding Members Nancy Kahaian Presbytery of Northern Kansas Tom Sutter Presbytery of Long Island Peggy Ziser Missouri Union Presbytery Staff Members Present Rachel Furry Bookkeeper Brian Wheeler Director of Camping Ministries Jan Lane Administrative Assistant Commissioned Lay Pastors Present Kay Hull, Diane Massey, Warren Wilbur First Time Elders Elders were introduced by their pastors. Temporary Committee appointed for this meeting Vouchers Ken Coryell, Jeanette Marks Visitors There were 15 visitors registered for the meeting.
37 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 37 Docket A motion prevailed to approve the following docket. GATHERING MUSIC Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 @ 9:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. Pratt Presbyterian Church, Pratt Presbytery of Southern Kansas Work as Worship *Please rise as you are able REV. JOHN BARKETT, KINGMAN GATHERING AROUND THE WORD CALL TO GATHER FOR GOD S BUSINESS Moderator, Rev. Angela Madden *Call to Worship A responsive reading Based on Hannah s prayer: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 NRSV There is no holy One, or no rock like our God who causes my heart to rejoice and my strength to increase, For the Lord is a God of knowledge, who judges our actions. Who breaks the power of the mighty, and clothes the feeble with strength, The Lord makes rich and makes poor, brings low and lifts up. Raising up the poor from the dust and the needy from the ash heap; Giving them seats of honor and guarding the feet of those who are faithful. While the wicked and those who rebel against the Lord will be shattered. We worship and praise God - judge of all the earth. *OPENING Song of Praise Sung #128 Spirit Working in Creation Words of Welcome A Word from Pratt Presbyterian Church Rev. Angela Madden Establishing the Roll Rev. Angela Madden The roll will be established by the registration desk. CONFIRMATION OF A QUORUM: The Stated Clerk confirms that a quorum is present and with a quorum we will proceed with our work as worship A Word about Our meeting: The Council selected the theme of Synod Ministries for today s meeting. Approving the Docket Rev. Angela Madden The Introductions New Minister Members/Elder Commissioners Rev. Angela Madden The Seating of Corresponding Members Stated Clerk, Rev. Rebecca New A Word about the Offering for the Day Offering plates available all day by entrances to Sanctuary Appoint a Voucher s Committee Music for Prayerful Reflection Adam Erickson, Mike Johnston, Cleo Rucker CALL TO CONFESSION Elder, Pratt Presbyterian Church *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Responsively Elder, Pratt Presbyterian Church God of beginnings and endings - we give thanks for your presence with us on our Pentecost journey of twenty-six weeks - half a year - when our visible landscapes have been transformed from the greygreen of winter to the wattle-gold of autumn. What about our personal landscapes? Have we allowed them to be transformed? What have we seen and what have we heard? What has been sown in our hearts? We ve seen life restored - by Jesus compassion, and Jairus faith, a frail woman s touch and a blind man s persistence. We ve seen crowds being fed, children blessed, and people taught about love, service and death.
38 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 38 Do you remember when you heard Paul s words of faith about strength in our weakness and receiving God s grace and the words of James resound in our ears: Faith without works is dead? Do you remember that Jesus, high priest and servant of all, gave us only two commandments - love God and love your neighbor. He repeated the cost of discipleship where the first becomes last and the last becomes first. We confess that all too often, our eyes get distracted and our ears tune out, our hearts become set in familiar ways - our journeys of faith become routine and all too predictable. We don t expect to be transformed. God of endings and new beginnings, remind us that as we worship you together, we are transformed. As we lift up our hearts to you, we are lifted beyond ourselves to see life from your perspective. So, as we near the end of this part of our journey, fill us anew with a sense of expectancy and joy, as we recall that we are accepted and loved, forgiven and renewed, united and reconciled in the name of Jesus, our risen Lord and Savior in whose name we pray. Amen *ASSURANCE OF GOD S GRACE AND LOVE Rev. Angela Madden *SONG OF ASSURANCE #55 Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here Stated Clerk Report Rev. Rebecca New A Word from the General Presbyter Rev. Don Owens PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE Exodus 33:12-23 & Matthew 11:25-30 MEDITATION Keep Moving Forward - Rev. Nancy Kahaian, Synod of Mid-America Executive *WORSHIP SONG (please stand as able) #459 Come, All Christians Be Committed RESPONDING TO THE WORD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Angela Madden Please share your joys & concerns. If able, please go to a microphone! Sixty Seconds of Silence LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Offering The offering today will go to the Northern Mexico Partnership Charge for the Day Rev. Angela Madden Break for Fifteen Minutes of Fellowship 10:00 to 10:15 a.m. Sharing Community Life Part 1 10:15 a.m. Congregational Ministries (G) Elder Jeannette Marks Presbytery Council & Trustees Report (C) Rev. Rob Erickson A Word from the Presbytery Council 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Vision & Planning Sub-Committee Treasurer s Report (B) Finance Report (C-B & F-) Rev. Tim Soule Elder John Goss Elder Ken Coryell A Word from Mission Partnership and Support (E) Elder Mary Knecht Blessing the Meal that we will receive Order of the Day, Break for Lunch @ 11:59 a.m. for 65 Minutes Catered Lunch served at Pratt Presbyterian Genesis Center, 123 N. Oak, North of church parking lot GATHERING MUSIC (please stand as able)*#398 Oh, The Deep Deep Love of Jesus Sharing Community Life Part II 1:15 p.m.
39 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 39 Synod Update Synod Commissioners Update Rev. Nancy Kahaian Rev. Diane Monger Nominating Committee (J) Rev. Jim Anderson Church Order (L) Rev. Steve Marsh Congregational and Pastoral Support COM (H) Elder Ray Jones Commission Barney Korbelik 20 MINUTES FOR CONVERSATION AND STROLLING ABOUT Break for 20 minutes 2:15 to 2:35 p.m. Sharing Community Life Part III Responding to God s Word shared at Westminster Woods Camp Camping Ministries (O) Rev. Jeremiah Lange New Business 3:00 p.m. Synod ministries Presbyterian Children s Services A Word from Sterling College s New President Dr. Paul J. Maurer 3:30 p.m. (time selected at his request) BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD Closing Motions and Announcements Next Presbytery Gathering February 9, 2010 Eastminster Presbyterian Please submit your Vouchers for today s meeting by noon. The total vouchers received will be reported at this time. Evaluation Forms: Your views are important for developing Presbytery gatherings so please take the time to complete them! *SONG OF SENDING(please stand as able) #366 And Can It Be RESPONSIVE BENEDICTION Moderator, Rev Angela Madden Go from this place robed with the righteousness of God, enriched by the humility of Jesus, invested with the wisdom of the Holy Spirit. Amen. AMEN. AMEN. ADJOURNMENT 4:15 p.m. Postlude Rev. John Barkett, Kingman Offering for the Day Offering plates will be available throughout the day within the sanctuary. Today s offering will to go the PSK/Northern Mexico Partnership. Stated Clerk s Report. Changes in Membership from August 25, 2009 Dismissed to another PCUSA Presbytery: Dawn Flippin (New Brunswick) By reason of death: Ralph Hand An Investigating Committee has been appointed. Manual of Operations, article 9.2 A motion prevailed to approve the Presbytery minutes of August 25, 2009.
40 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 40 Committee on Representation The Committee on Representation is mandated by the Book or Order to serve the Presbytery as an advocate for racial ethnic members, women, different age groups and people with disabilities. The committee is also to serve as a resource and consultant on representation concerns. Several representation concerns were highlighted in the committee report of 2006; minutes pg.,41. Those concerns have been addressed and the statistics for representation on presbytery committees indicates compliance. Presbytery statistics for 2008 baled upon a total membership of 10,326. Asian Black Hispanic American Indian Disabled 50 50 41 16 871 Committee on Representation for 2008. 180 persons serve presbytery committees and 78 people presently serving those committees represent women, racial ethnic groups, different age groups and persons with disabilities The committee has determined that there is fair and effective representation among the persons elected to serve committees of Presbytery. General Presbyter Report Scripture and meditation was presented by Reverend Nancy Kahaian, Interim Executive, Synod of Mid-America. Sharing of Joys and Concerns Offering The offering today will go to our Northern Mexico Partnership with the Presbytery of Chihuahua. The Presbytery took a break. Congregational Ministries Jeanette Marks asked that churches take note of the H1N1 information distributed (on a flash drive) by the PSK Disaster Response Team. She noted the following events: PSK Men s Gathering, November 21, 2009 at St. Luke Presbyterian Church, Newton, KS, and the Kansas Pastors and Educators Gathering, January 11-15, 2010, at Cross Wind Conference Center, Hesston, KS. Council Report Rob Erickson provided the following information: The Council met on October 13, 2009 and set the following dates for the 2010 meetings of Presbytery and Council: Council Presbytery Location Jan 19, 2010 February 9, 2010 Eastminster Presbyterian Church March 9, 2010 April 10, 2010 Great Bend Presbyterian Church May 18, 2010 June 15, 2010 August 10, 2010 August 31, 2010 October 19, 2010 November 16, 2010 The Council approved a motion setting an additional Council meeting date in December 2009.
41 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 41 The Council approved Pastor s Retreat dates tentatively set on May 4 and 5 th. The Council approved hiring a consultant to guide the Presbytery during the sabbatical year of discernment, prayer and Bible study and authorized the Vision and Planning Subcommittee to hire the consultant who was able to work within the year timeline, deal with theological, geographical diversity and bring skills in spiritual formation and planning to the process. Council approved a motion to spend no more than $30,000 and to seek special gifts to fund this vision and planning work. One church has committed $15,000 to this work, other congregations are encouraged to share in this funding. Board of Trustees Report Rob Erickson provided the following information. The Board of Trustees authorized: *Listing and sale one house by Dodge City Presbyterian Church for $35,000. *The sale of the manse of the Presbyterian Church of Ashland for $76,000. * Up to $2,500 from Small Church Loan Fund to be used by the Korean Presbyterian Church depending how their negotiations with the Insurance company turns out. * Up to $2,000 from Small Church Loan Fund to be used by the First Presbyterian Church of Neodesha. The church is raising the remainder of the $7,000. *The Trustees recommend to Presbytery that we engage Shaefer, Johnson, Cox, Frey and Associates as the Architect for the building of the Chapel in Westminster Woods. The service is being provided as a donation. The Trustees recommend that we engage Hutton Construction as the Construction Manager for the project at a cost of $5,000 with full bonding at additional cost. Hutton Construction and the Architect will in turn hire the subcontractors to do the construction this winter and spring with a target completion date of May 2010. The contracts have been reviewed by the Chapel committee and the Trustees. A motion prevailed to engage Shaefer, Johnson, Cox, Frey and Assoicates as the Architect for the building of the Chapel at Westminster Woods (the service is being provided as a donation) and to hire Hutton Construction as the Construction Manager for the project at a cost of $5,000 with full bonding at an additional cost. *The Trustees reviewed and approved the Investment Policy for a first reading of Presbytery to be included in the Manual of Operations, 15.8. The Trustees also approved the draft Investment Guidelines to serve as a working document between the Trustees and the Budget and Finance Subcommittee of Council. A motion prevailed to receive for first reading the Investment Policy 15.8 of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas Manual of Operations. (policy following)
42 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 42 15.8 Investment Policy INVESTMENT POLICY a. The purpose of Presbytery of Southern Kansas investment funds are for the sole benefit of the Presbytery. Investment funds as defined in this policy refer to fiscal instruments not associated with endowments. Investments will be used to provide resources for the support and expansion of the mission and ministries of the Presbytery, to establish and maintain extraordinary initiatives that will benefit the Presbytery, its congregations, the communities in which such congregations are located and the church-at-large, and to provide support for the Presbytery or its congregations in the event of extreme financial needs or emergencies. b. The Council Budget and Finance Sub-Committee (see Article 11 Finances) will have management responsibility for Presbytery investments, with oversight of material changes by the Trustees. 1). The Trustees upon consultation with the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee shall establish Investment Goals and Objectives every fiscal year to be jointly approved by the Trustees and Budget and Finance Sub-Committee. 2).The Budget and Finance Sub-Committee shall monitor investments and make investment changes within the approved Investment Goals and Objectives and notify the Trustees of material changes. 3). Any necessary or recommended deviations or investment changes from the Investment Goals and Objectives must first be jointly approved by the Trustees and Budget and Finance sub-committee. c. INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE 1). Investing in individual stocks is prohibited as well as derivatives (swap agreements, structured securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, etc.). 2). Funds may be invested in diversified mutual funds, corporate or government debt, saving certificates, money market and Certificates of Deposit (CD)s. 3). Funds may be invested with banks, Church Development Corporation or an investment firm. 4). Care will be given to minimize fees. 5). Investments should comply with Mission Responsibility Through Investing guidelines which include theological, social and economic considerations. (http://www.pcusa.org/mrti/divestment.htm ) 6). Loans from investments will be made by the Trustees upon consultation with the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee. 7). Stock given to the Presbytery shall be sold promptly. 8). Disbursements of all funds from an investment firm shall be made through the Presbytery Office rather than directly to the designated recipient. 9). All members of the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee and Trustees shall be bonded by the insurance. 10). No member or family member of an individual serving on the Budget and Finance Sub-Committee or the Trustees shall receive financial gain from any investment transaction or from providing investment guidance. 11). The Secretary of the Trustees shall be the secretary when dealing with investment policy. 12). All references to the "Presbytery" in investment agreements shall mean the Presbytery of Southern Kansas of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), lnc., the Presbytery of Southern Kansas as a governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and their respective successors. In the event the Presbytery or its corporation is merged into or consolidated with any other body, or if its name or organization structure shall be changed, these
. Presbytery of Southern Kansas 43 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 43 investments shall belong to such successor or continuing organization or body. In the event the Presbytery and its corporation and their respective successors ceases to have existence, then in the absence of any further successor, the principal and accumulated income of these investments shall be distributed as directed by the Presbytery, or if the Presbytery fails to do so then by the Synod of Mid-America of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), or its successor, to any one or more organizations which are described in Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1987, or any corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax law. d. The Budget and Finance Sub-Committee upon consultation with the Trustees shall have the following powers with respect to investments within the approved Investment Goals and Objectives: 1). To purchase or otherwise acquire, retain, invest and reinvest in diversified mutual funds, corporate or government debt, saving certificates, money market and Certificates of Deposit (CD)s. 2). To vote or refrain from voting any or all shares of stock and other securities held as investments and to give general or special proxies or powers of attorney for voting or acting with respect to such shares and other securities. 3). To mingle all or any part of the investment assets for the purpose of convenience in the investment and administration thereof and to render periodic accountings for the investments. 4).To employ or seek guidance from investment counsel, brokers, agents, accountants and attorneys. 5). To monitor investments and make investment changes e. This Investment Policy may be amended at any time by the Presbytery. Vision and Planning Tim Soule reported that the committee had concluded that the Presbytery needed an outside consultant for this sabbatical year who understands church and governing bodies work and relationships. Larry Peers of the Alban Institute has been hired as a consultant. He will meet November 14, 2009 with the Vision and Planning Committee and November 15, 2009 with the Council. Vision and Planning recommended to Council to continue Leadership Training events in January 2010, with part of the morning sessions devoted to work of the Vision and Planning process. Winfield, Dodge City and Wichita Covenant have agreed to host these events. Treasurer s Report John Goss, Treasurer, presented a report on the finances of the Presbytery. Budget and Finance Ken Coryell reviewed the approved funding priorities: First priority for payment: shared mission vouchers Second priority for payment: Camp Director, Clerk, and support staff salaries and office vouchers Third priority for payment: camp vouchers Fourth priority for payment: Book of Order committees (Committee on Ministry, Committee on Preparation for Ministry, Committee on Representation, and Committee on Nominations)
44 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 44 Fifth priority for payment: all other vouchers and salaries. This includes the General Presbytery s salary along with General Assembly and Synod per capita. A motion prevailed to pay salaries of the Presbytery staff, except the General Presbyter s even if the payment would exceed funds received. A motion prevailed that travel reimbursements be set at $.20 per mile for all mileage over 70 miles total for Presbytery and Committee meetings. A motion prevailed that the lodging reimbursement be set at $30.00 per night, per commissioner. A motion prevailed that PSK per capita is set at $16.03. NOTE: 2010 Per Capita is: G.A. $6.15; Synod $2.82; PSK $16.03. Total $25.00. A motion prevailed to approve the following Budgetary Allocation Groups for the 2010 proposed budget: Group 1-Administrative and Personnel (including Westminster Woods) and Group 2- Westminster Woods Camp Operations. NOTE: Per 2010 Draft Budget Summary, pages C-BandF7-8, for financial information on Group 1=$400,856; and Group 2=$184.061. (Appendix B of these minutes, pages 50-53) NOTE: Other required committee, mission and program activities, contingency and other expenses will be budgeted at the February 2010 PSK meeting. Mission Partnership and Support Diane Monger discussed shared mission giving requests for 2010. Mary Knecht reported on missionary, Mary Nebelsick s, visit to PSK in September as part of 2009 PC(USA) Mission Celebration. The Presbytery broke for lunch. Mission Partnership and Support (continued) Skip Johnson spoke about the 2009 PC(USA) Mission Celebration Gathering in Cincinnati, OH. Jay Ayers reviewed the PSK/Northern Mexico partnership. Missionary, John Haspels, discussed the challenges/successes of missions in Ethiopia Synod Update Nancy Kahaian, Interim Executive, Synod of Mid-America, spoke to the changes/goals of the Synod. Synod Commissioner Update PSK Synod Commissioner Dwight Corrin provided information concerning the activities of the Synod of Mid-America. Nominating Committee On behalf of the committee, Jim Anderson, nominated the following for election: Moderator (2010) Moderator Elect (2010) Steven Marsh Ben Ray Board of Trustees Angela Madden Moderator (2010) Bill Ward 2011 Steve English 2011
45 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 45 Camping Committee Jeremiah Lange Moderator (2010) David Almes 2012 M 2 E Liz Simon 2012 F 2 E Church Order Dwight Corrin Moderator (2012) M 1 C Ann Hamlett 2012 F 1 E Jesse Patrick 2011 M 1 C Committee on Ministry Ray Jones Moderator (2010) Jim Pitts 2012 M 2 C Roberta Karchner 2012 F 2 C John Barkett 2012 M 1 C Linda Wyman Kay Hull Suzanne Moody Skip Johnson Rob Erickson Dick Gorham 2012 F 1 E 2012 F 1 E 2012 F 2 E 2012 M 1 C 2012 M 1 C 2011 M 1 C Congregational Ministries Jeanette Marks Moderator (2012) Seth Svaty 2012 M 2 C Mary Buchele 2012 F 2 E Council Nominations Ben Ray Moderator (2010) Council Personnel William Mulford Moderator (2012) Council Vision & Planning Tim Soule Moderator (2010) Mission Partnership and Support Mary Knecht Moderator (2011) Nadine Delhotal 2012 F 2 E Bill O Connell 2012 M 1 C. Nominating Committee Jim Anderson Moderator (2011) Ron Major 2012 M 2 E Arlene Patrick 2012 F 2 C Permanent Judicial Commission Jim Anderson 2015 M 1 C Laura Frazey 2015 F 1 C William Taylor 2015 M 1 E Committee on Preparation for Ministry James Ayers Moderator (2010) Catherine Northrup 2012 F 2 C
46 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 46 Committee on Representation Taylor Veh 2012 F 2 E Kwon Hyuck 2012 M 1 E Synod Commissioner Jesse Patrick 2012 M 2 C David Grisham 2011 M 1 E Synod Representation Samson Sadiq 2012 M 1 E Synod Young Adult Delegate Jacob Whitson 2010 Synod Young Adult Delegate Alternate Kaylei Roske 2010 General Assembly Commissioner Pete Kitch 2010-11 M E 2010 Diane Monger 2010-11 F C Robert Wyman 2010-11 M C Jennifer Keim 2010-11 F E GA Young Adult Advisory Delegate 2010 Amy Sents 2010-11 F General Assembly Commissioner Alternate Anne Horton 2010-11 F C Allen Sents 2010-11 M E GA Youth Advisory Delegate Alternate Carissa Crittenden 2010-11 F A motion prevailed to elect this slate of nominees. A motion prevailed to elect the nominated Committee Moderators for 2010. A motion prevailed to consent to the ratio of PSK Synod Commissioners to be two clergy and two elders per the most recent action of the Synod of Mid-America as of October 17, 2009. Church Order Steven Marsh presented the results of the Districting of Session Records Review 2009. (See Appendix A of these minutes, pages 48-49.) Committee on Ministry Ray Jones reported the following: Information Items: COM voted to renew stated agreement with Arlene and Jesse Patrick and Community Presbyterian Church of Chase from July 1, 2009 to July 1, 2010
47 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 47 COM voted to dissolve relationship between Timothy Kim and Korean Presbyterian Church, Wichita, effective August 20,2009 COM voted to transfer Timothy Kim upon receipt of his reception in another PCUSA Presbytery. COM voted to allow Korean Presbyterian Church, Wichita, to establish PNC COM voted to appoint Bob Wyman as Moderator of Session, Korean Presbyterian Church, Wichita COM voted to appoint Regina Maas as Moderator of Session, Federated Community Church of Spearville COM voted to renew stated agreement with Bob Wyman for 12 months at Belle Plaine Presbyterian Church COM voted to endorse agreement between Steve Saville and the Good Shepherd ELCA Church, Liberal, with concurrence of ELCA denominational authority COM voted to approve pulpit supply contract between Bob Barrett and Caldwell Presbyterian Church to replace contract ending August 31, 2009 COM voted to approve a CIF for Grace Presbyterian church. Action Items Recommended to Presbytery A motion prevailed to Commission Barney Korbelik to the Ashland and Coldwater churches and to serve other churches west of Pratt, KS at the invitation of the Session. A motion prevailed to accept as minimum salary for 2010: $36,540 if a manse is not provided and $28,108 if a manse is provided. A motion prevailed that the First Presbyterian Church, Neodesha, be granted a waiver of the limitation on re-election of elders after six years. (G-14.0226) Camping Committee Jeremiah Lange reported on the chapel fund raising and chapel construction preparations. Presbyterian Children s Services Don Owens reported on the increase in children served and the program and facilities expansion of the Presbyterian Children s Services. Sterling College Sterling College President, Dr. Paul J. Maurer, addressed the Presbytery. Temporary Committee Report A motion prevailed to pay $783.42 in vouchers as presented. Worship Service offering for Northern Mexico partnership is $604.00. Announcements Presbytery will be held February 9.2010 at Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Wichita, KS. Presbytery adjourned with prayer. Rebecca New Stated Clerk Jan Lane Journal Clerk
48 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 48 Appendix A NORTH CENTRAL (17) WEST (16) EAST CENTRAL (19) SOUTH CENTRAL (14) Hutchinson - First Dodge City Wichita - Westwood Arkansas City September 12-10 a.m. August 22-10 a.m. August 22-10 a.m. August 15-10 a.m. Conducted by Conducted by Conducted by Conducted by Jim Anderson Steven Saville Gladys Flinn Mary Dusenbury Church Compliance Status Church Compliance Status Church Compliance Status Church Compliance Status Arlington c Ashland ****** Cherryvale c Anthony ******* Chase c Bucklin c Coffeyville c Arkansas City c Belle Great Bend c Coldwater c El Dorado c Plaine c Dodge Halstead c City c Independence c Caldwell c Garden Hutchinson City c Neodesha c Cambridge c Conway First c Holcomb *** Yates Center * Springs ** Forest Park c Jetmore c Wichita Derby c Northminster c Kingsdown c Bethel ** Freeport c Kingman c Lakin c Brotherhood c Harper *** Larned c Leoti Calvary c Haysville ******* Lyons c First c Covenant c Mayfield c Marion c Parks c Eastminster c Viola ******* McPherson c Liberal c First c Wellington c Medicine Lodge c Pratt c Grace c Winfield c Korean- Newton Spearville c Am. c First c Syracuse c Mt. Vernon c St. Luke ** Tribune c St. Luke c Sterling c Southwest c Zenith c Trinity c Westwood c
49 Stated Meeting November 10, 2009 49 ******* ****** ***** **** *** ** * c minutes not read in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 minutes not read in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 minutes not read in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 minutes not read in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 minutes not read in 2007, 2008, 2009 minutes not read in 2008, 2009 minutes not read in 2009 current Total Churches = 66 Presbytery of Southern Kansas
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