The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
March 1, 2018

Mitchell Presbyterian Church
Mitchell, IN

Elder Barbara Ferguson, Moderator
Rev. David Crittenden, Stated Clerk

[Due to ebook structure limitations, some of the following reports are formatted differently than in the PDF version of the packet.]

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Docket for Assembly:
March 1, 2018

Mitchell Presbyterian Church
Mitchell, Indiana
Elder Barbara Ferguson, Moderator
Rev. David Crittenden, Stated Clerk

Call to Order

Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word

Susan McGhee, preacher

Introductory Business

• Welcome
• Introductions of New Members, Guests
• Seating of Corresponding Members
• Consent Agenda
– Minutes of Assembly November 30, 2017, Docket, Clerk’s Report, Treasurer’s Report

Memorial Moments for the Rev. Lawrence E. Jackman, Jr.

Lunch

Greeting from Pyoca Camp and Conference Center

Report of the Lilly Excellence in Ministry Fund

Report of the Presbytery Council

Report of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Report of the Committee on Ministry

Report of the Nominating Committee

Meeting of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Speak Out Session

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery

Offering

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

Mitchell Presbyterian Church
520 State Road 60 E, Mitchell, IN 47446

(812) 849–3303

For a map image of the church location use a web browser to navigate to the POV Churches page and click on the map image, then choose the name of the church from the list.

As a courtesy, the Presbytery attempts to provide driving directions and parking information (when known) to all the members attending the Assembly.

Due to the size of the presbytery, we are unable to include all possible routes to the meeting. The directions we provide begin with major routes into the city/town where the assembly will be held, and include more detailed directions regarding the streets closer to the meeting site. Please use an online source or printed map to find the way from your starting point to the place where these directions begin. The POV website has all church locations marked on Google Maps to assist you.

Occasionally, there may be construction or detours that we are unaware of. To be prepared for this possibility, it is wise to have a map, Google map printout, or GPS navigation available, just in case.

From the North:

• Take State Road 37 S to Mitchell
• Turn left onto State Road 60 E.
• Church is on the right.

From the East:

• Take State Road 50 W and follow the sign to State Road 37 S.
• Take State Road 37 S and turn left onto State Road 60 E.
• Church is on the right at State Road 60 and Sixth St.

From the Southeast:

• Take State Road 60 W to Mitchell.
• About 1.5 to 2 miles beyond Spring Mill Park, just the other side of the railroad tracks – church is on your left.

From the South:

• Take State Road 37 N and turn right on State Road 60 E. Church is on your right.

From the West:

• Take U.S. 50 E and take the State Road 60 turnoff to the State Road 60 E and State Road 37 S junction.
• Turn right onto State Road 37 S to State Road 60 E.
• Turn left onto State Road 60 E and church is on your right.

Clerk’s Report

The Rev. David Crittenden

1. The following votes were taken by email since our last Council Meeting. If the Council confirms these votes, they will be recorded in this meeting’s minutes:

December 27, 2017

A. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley approve the agreement with Westminster Presbyterian Church authorizing David Crittenden and Susan McGhee to sign documents on the Presbytery’s behalf, and giving permission to Judy Woods to make non-material changes if necessary.

B. That the Council affirm its intention to dissolve the congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church once the terms of the agreement have been met.

C. That the Administrative Commission remain in place until the terms of the agreement have been met and the congregation is dissolved.

These motions were approved by affirmative votes via return email.

January 22, 2018

A. Shall the Council change the date of the Presbytery Meeting from Saturday, September 15, 2018, to Saturday, September 8, 2018?

B. Shall Presbytery of Ohio Valley acting through its Council dissolve the congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Evansville, Indiana effective January 31, 2018 with thanks for the witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ through the years?

C. Shall the Presbytery of Ohio Valley acting through its Council, dissolve the Westminster Administrative Commission effective January 31, 2018 with thanks for its service?

These motions were approved by affirmative votes via return email.

February 2, 2018

Shall the Presbytery of Ohio Valley acting through the Council, approve the post retirement service of Rev David Crittenden as Acting Executive Director for the Presbyterian Mission Agency?

This motion was approved by affirmative votes via return email.

2.The Reverend Lawrence E. Jackman, Jr., former Stated Clerk, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in Columbus, Indiana. He was born Nov. 18, 1941.

Treasurer’s Report
Assembly
March 1, 2018

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through December 31, 2018

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $170,170
Budget: $184,055

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $83,447
Budget: $100,000

Contributions
Actual: $4,870
Budget: $7,000

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $50,000
Budget: $50,000

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $55,839
Budget: $55,839

Miscellaneous Income
Actual $ –

Total Revenue
Actual: $364,326
Budget: $396,894

January 1 through December 31, 2017

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $222,367
Budget: $234,031

Ecclesial Expense
Actual: $78,322
Budget: $72,414

Meeting Expense
Actual: $6,739
Budget: $11,000

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $43,614
Budget: $38,000

Program Expense
Actual: $30,621
Budget: $41,250

Total Expense
Actual: $381,664
Budget: $396,695

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (17,338)
Budget: $ 199

Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2017

Church Legacy Funds $605,383
Monroe City Fund $272,492
Brown Trust $180,367
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $21,685
Undesignated Net Assets $668,407

Total Funds $1,748,334

If you would like a detailed statement or any other additional information, please contact Jean Brown at (866) 344–7853 or at jean@presbyteryov.org

2017 Per Capita (31.50)

Bedford, First
Members: 102
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,213.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,713.00
Percent Paid: 84.4%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 71
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,236.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,236.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, First
Members: 392
2017 PerCapita: $ 12,348.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 12,348.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, United
Members: 61
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,921.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,921.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 109
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,433.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,433.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Brazil, First
Members: 288
2017 PerCapita: $ 9,072.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 9,072.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 30
2017 PerCapita: $ 945.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 945.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 41
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,291.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 850.50
Percent Paid: 65.9%

Central, Valley City
Members: 25
2017 PerCapita: $ 787.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 660.00
Percent Paid: 83.8%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 33
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,039.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,039.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 8
2017 PerCapita: $ 252.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clinton, United
Members: 39
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,228.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 465.00
Percent Paid: 37.9%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 125
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,937.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,937.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Columbus, First
Members: 413
2017 PerCapita: $ 13,009.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 13,009.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 109
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,433.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,433.25
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 51
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,606.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,606.5
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,197.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,197.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 317
2017 PerCapita: $ 9,985.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 9,600.00
Percent Paid: 96.1%

Evansville, First
Members: 295
2017 PerCapita: $ 9,292.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 9,292.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 31
2017 PerCapita: $ 976.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,039.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 964.50
Percent Paid: 92.8%

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Members: 26
2017 PerCapita: $ 819.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 30.8%

Evansville, Westminster
Members: 22
2017 PerCapita: $ 693.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 27
2017 PerCapita: $ 850.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 850.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 68
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,142.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,142.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 378.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 107
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,370.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,370.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 65
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,047.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,047.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,228.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,228.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2017 PerCapita: $ 598.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 598.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 219
2017 PerCapita: $ 6,898.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 6,898.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 52
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,638.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,638.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2017 PerCapita: $ 441.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 441.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,417.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,417.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 47
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,480.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,480.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Livonia, United
Members: 51
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,606.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,606.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Madison
Members: 118
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,717.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,717.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Smyrna–Monroe
Members: 8
2017 PerCapita: $ 252.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Martinsville, First
Members: 81
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,551.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 217.50
Percent Paid: 8.5%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 68
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,142.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,142.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2017 PerCapita: $ 661.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 661.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 67
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,110.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,110.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 19
2017 PerCapita: $ 598.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 598.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 33
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,039.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,039.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 81
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,551.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,551.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 168
2017 PerCapita: $ 5,292.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,000.00
Percent Paid: 56.7%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 32
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,008.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 756.50
Percent Paid: 75.0%

Newburgh, Newburgh
Members: 106
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,339.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,339.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 17
2017 PerCapita: $ 535.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 535.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Paoli, First
Members: 39
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,228.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,228.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 15
2017 PerCapita: $ 472.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 472.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 12
2017 PerCapita: $ 378.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 378.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 61
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,921.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,921.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,669.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,669.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, First
Members: 65
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,047.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,047.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, United
Members: 45
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,417.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,417.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 44
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,386.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,386.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 43
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,354.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,354.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Salem, Salem
Members: 77
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,425.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,425.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scipio, United
Members: 57
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,795.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,795.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 54
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,701.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,701.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Seymour, First
Members: 137
2017 PerCapita: $ 4,315.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 4,315.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 22
2017 PerCapita: $ 693.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 693.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 80
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,520.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,520.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 115
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,622.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 3,622.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 254
2017 PerCapita: $ 8,001.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 8,001.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 90
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,835.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,835.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 16
2017 PerCapita: $ 504.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 504.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2017 PerCapita: $ 126.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 14
2017 PerCapita: $ 441.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 441.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 108
2017 PerCapita: $ 3,402.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 314.00
Percent Paid: 9.2%

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Members: 9
2017 PerCapita: $ 283.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 283.50
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 11
2017 PerCapita: $ 346.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ –
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2017 PerCapita: $ 2,835.00
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 2,835.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 61
2017 PerCapita: $ 1,921.50
Received as of
12/31/17: $ 1,921.48
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Total Members: 5831

Total 2017 Per Capita: $183,676.50
Total 2017 Received
as of 12/31/17: $ 170,330.23

Total Percent Paid: 92.7%

POV Shared Mission 2017

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged: 700
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 420
GA: 210
Synod: 70
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 6,275
GA: 2,500
Synod:
Total: 8,775

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 3,000
GA:
Synod:
Total: 3,000

Bloomington, United
Pledged: 400
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 240
GA: 120
Synod: 40
Total: 400

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 50
GA: 50
Synod: 50
Total: 150

Brazil, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,500
GA: 750
Synod: 250
Total: 2,500

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
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POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,120
GA: 140
Synod: 140
Total: 1,400

Clinton, United
Pledged: 750
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 450
GA: 225
Synod: 75
Total: 750

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged: 3,150
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,890
GA: 945
Synod: 315
Total: 3,150

Columbus, First
Pledged: 37,495
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 22,497
GA: 10,915
Synod: 3,750
Total: 37,162

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 720
GA: 360
Synod: 120
Total: 1,200

Dale, Dale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 4,260
GA: 2,130
Synod: 710
Total: 7,100

Evansville, First
Pledged: 15,000
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 9,000
GA: 4,500
Synod: 1,500
Total: 15,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 70
GA: 70
Synod: 95
Total: 235

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 350
GA: 350
Synod: 300
Total: 1,000

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged: 3,000
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,800
GA: 900
Synod: 300
Total: 3,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged: 5,000
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 3,100
GA: 1,500
Synod: 500
Total: 5,100

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged: 150
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 90
GA: 45
Synod: 15
Total: 150

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 30
GA: 15
Synod: 5
Total: 50

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna–Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA: 300
Synod:
Total: 300

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged: 5,100
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,530
GA: 765
Synod: 255
Total: 2,550

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 2,700
GA: 800
Synod: 500
Total: 4,000

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Newburgh, Newburgh
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged: 2,000
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,200
GA: 600
Synod: 200
Total: 2,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 1,500
GA: 1,170
Synod: 330
Total: 3,000

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged: 4,650
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 4,185
GA: 232
Synod: 232
Total: 4,650

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 10,000
GA: 7,800
Synod: 2,200
Total: 20,000

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 250
GA: 195
Synod: 55
Total: 500

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/17
POV: 4,320
GA: 2,160
Synod: 720
Total: 7,200

Total Pledged: 78,395

As of 12/31/17
Total POV: 83,447
Total GA: 40,198
Total Synod: 12,877
Total Received: 136,522

Report of the POV Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery’s Information

Council conducted an electronic vote December 27, 2017, and took the following actions:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

1. Approved an Agreement with Westminster Presbyterian Church, authorizing David Crittenden and Susan McGhee to sign the appropriate documents on the Presbytery’s behalf, and giving permission to Judy Woods to make non-material changes if necessary. *

2. Affirmed its intention to dissolve the congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church once all the terms of the agreement have been met.

3. Agreed to keep the Administrative Commission remain in place until the terms of the agreement have been met and the congregation has been dissolved.

Council conducted an electronic vote January 22, 2018, and took the following actions:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

1. Changed the date of the September Assembly from Saturday, September 15 to Saturday, September 8.

2. Dissolved the congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Evansville, Indiana, effective January 31, 2018, with thanks for its witness to the gospel of Jesus Christ through the years. ** NOTE: We are waiting for some final paperwork, and will report the dissolution to the Office of the General Assembly once that paperwork has been received.

3. Dismissed the Westminster Administrative Commission, effective January 31, 2018, with thanks for its service. *

Council conducted an electronic vote February 2, 2018, and took the following action:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

1. Approved the post retirement service of the Rev. David Crittenden as Acting Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. *

Council met February 15, 2018, at the Mitchell Presbyterian Church, and took the following actions:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

1. Received reports of Presbytery officers, staff, and committee leadership.

2. Approved the deposit of monies received from the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Evansville, minus legal and administrative costs, unpaid per capita, and a $1,000 gift to a charitable agency (yet to be determined) to the Legacy Fund.

3. Welcomed, from the Office of Mission Engagement and Support of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, Rosemary Mitchell, Senior Director, and Chris Roseland, Lead Mission Engagement Advisor, and received a presentation on how the various agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) work together to address the mission priorities of the General Assembly.

4. Contracted with Christopher Communications to prepare interpretive materials on the use of shared mission, per capita, and other financial gifts for the ministry of the presbytery.

5. Received a $10,000 gift from the Synod of Lincoln Trails, and considered possibilities for its use.

6. Considered matters relating to the death of Lawrence Jackman.

7. Approved a request from the Mitchell Presbyterian Church for a waiver of the limitation of terms for its deacons, per G-2.0404.

Committee on Preparation
for Ministry

Rev. Katrina Pekich–Bundy, Moderator

The Committee on Preparation for Ministry met on February 6 in Columbus, IN. We have two Candidates under care, Marietta Macy and Heather Thiessen. The committee adopted the Advisory Handbook on Preparing for Ministry and discussed expectations for inquirers and candidates. In the coming months the committee plans to prepare a resource that can be helpful to Inquirers and Candidates by giving them a timeline of expectations.

Committee on Ministry
— Part One

The Rev. Alan Finnan, Moderator

Actions of the Committee on Ministry
Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Summary of COM Actions, November 3, 2017 through January 16, 2018

FOR INFORMATION

At the January 16, 2018 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Examined the Rev. Andrew Clark to serve the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Vernon. Granted conditional approval of goodness of fit.

2. Approved the MIF for First Presbyterian Church of Sullivan.

3. Approved contracts previously approved electronically:

a. First Presbyterian Church of Sullivan and the Rev. Cheryl Montgomery serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 6/08/17 to 6/07/18
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $35,000
Housing $10,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes
Moving Expenses: up to $5,000

b. First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville and the Rev. Rich Van Doren serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 11/21/17 to 02/20/18
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $2,805
Housing $3,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $100
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension Yes

c. Westminster Presbyterian Church of Washington and the Rev. Cheryl Thorne serving as Stated Supply.

Period 01/01/18 to 12/31/18
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $26,000
Housing $13,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $1,500/yr
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

d. South Side Presbyterian Church of Vincennes and Elder Larry Doll serving as Ruling Elder Commissioned to Service.

Period 07/01/17 to 06/30/18
Hrs./wk 9 hrs/wk
Salary $7,200
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $250
Pension No

4. Actions taken regarding Vicki Poole-Adams and Laconia Presbyterian Church.

a. Approved goodness of fit.

b. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship and receiving her as a member of the presbytery, if the way be clear.

c. Laconia Presbyterian Church of Laconia and the Rev. Vicki Poole-Adams serving as Stated Supply.

Period 12/01/17 to 11/30/18
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $9,600
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 3 Weeks incl. 3 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $150
Pension No

5. Actions taken regarding Vicki Poole-Adams and Valley City Presbyterian Church.

a. Approved goodness of fit.

b. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship and receiving her as a member of the presbytery, if the way be clear.

c. Valley City Presbyterian Church of Central and the Rev. Vicki Poole-Adams serving as Stated Supply.

Period 12/01/17 to 11/30/18
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $9,600
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 3 Weeks incl. 3 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $150
Pension No

2018 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

By the tenth of the month preceding the month for your church (i.e., by January 10 for churches listed for February), 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. Email your information to bbsnyder22@gmail.com or mail to Barbara Snyder at 1820 Wheeler Road, Vincennes, IN 47591. Please call 812–886–0272 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!

Mar 4 – First, Brazil
Mar 11 – Brownstown
Mar 18 – United, Cayuga
Mar 25 – Valley City, Central

Apr 1 – Your own congregation
Apr 8 – Grace, Clarksville
Apr 15 – Fairlawn, Columbus
Apr 22 – First, Columbus
Apr 29 – Corydon

May 6 – Dale
May 13 – Camp PYOCA
May 20 – Commissioners to POV Assembly
May 27 – Church of the Covenant, Elizabeth

Jun 3 – Eastminster, Evansville
Jun 10 – First, Evansville
Jun 17 – First Avenue, Evansville
Jun 24 – Immanuel, Evansville

Jul 1 – Parke Memorial, Evansville
Jul 8 – New Worshiping Communities
Jul 15 – Synod of Lincoln Trails
Jul 22 – First, Farmersburg
Jul 29 – First, Fort Branch

Aug 5 – Grammer
Aug 12 – Greencastle
Aug 19 – Hanover
Aug 26 – POV Chaplains and other Specialized Ministries

Sept 2 – Community, Charlestown
Sept 9 – Community, Henryville
Sept 16 – Mt. Lebanon, Henryville
Sept 23 – Nabb
Sept 30 – Trinity, New Washington

Oct 7 – First Jeffersonville
Oct 14 – Rehoboth, Laconia
Oct 21 – Presbytery of Ohio Valley Staff
Oct 28 – United, Laconia

Nov 4 – Community, Leavonworth
Nov 11 – Lexington
Nov 18 – Churches searching for Pastoral Leadership
Nov 25 – Commissioners to POV Assembly

Dec 2 – Livonia
Dec 9 – Hanover College
Dec 16 – Bethlehem International Center
Dec 23 – Peace on Earth
Dec 30 – POV Candidates and Inquirers