The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
May 19, 2018

Eastminster Presbyterian Church
Evansville, 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:
May 19, 2018

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

Note: Assembly start time is 10:00am Central Time / 11:00am Eastern Time!

Call to Order

Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word

The Rev. Alan Finnan, Preacher

Welcome and Greetings from the Host Church

Introductory Business

• Determination of Quorum
• Introductions of New Members, Guests
• Seating of Corresponding Members
• Consent Agenda
– Minutes of March 1, 2018, Docket, Clerk's Report, Treasurer's Report

Report of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee

Celebration of the Pentecost Offering

Report of the Committee on Ministry

Honorable Retirement of the Rev. Kathleen Fox and the Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham

Introduction to the 223rd General Assembly of the PC(USA)

Lunch

Speak Out Session

Report of Council

Greeting from Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center

Report of the Executive Presbyter

New Business

Necrology Report and Celebration of the Saints

Prayers of the Presbytery

Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

The Rev. Je Lee and the Rev. Cheryl Thorne, Celebrants

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

Eastminster Presbyterian Church
5501 Washington Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715

(812) 476-3355

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 Hwy 41 south thru Evansville to Washington Avenue; turn left.
• Stay on Washington for a couple of miles.
• Eastminster is at 5501 Washington on the right side of the street. There is a large parking lot on the side of the church.

From the North or Northeast:

• Take I-69 south to Exit 7 – W. Lloyd Expressway.
• Take the Lloyd, headed west (right) for approximately 1½ miles to Green River Road.
• Turn left (south) on Green River Road and travel about 1½ miles to Washington Avenue.
• Turn left (east) on Washington Avenue.
• Eastminster is ½ a mile away on the left. There is a large parking lot on the side of the church.

What You May Expect

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Assembly May 19, 2018

Please note: This assembly will begin at 10:00am Central time / 11:00am Eastern time to allow more time for travel.

Registration will begin at 9:00am Central time / 10:00am Eastern time.

Clerk's Report

The Rev. David Crittenden

May 19, 2018

Training for the Presbytery of Ohio Valley representatives to the 223rd General Assembly was held on April 21, 2018 at Henryville.

Commissioners Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Joe Kimmel, and Young Adult Advisory Delegate Natalie Cushman were trained and began making plans for the meeting. Kerry Rice, Associate Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, led the training, assisted by Susan McGhee and David Crittenden.

Treasurer's Report
Assembly
May 19, 2018

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through March 31, 2018

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $129,115
Budget: $207,144

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $20,175
Budget: $100,000

Contributions
Actual: $1,262
Budget: $7,000

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $8,400
Budget: $33,600

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $13,960
Budget: $55,839

Miscellaneous Income
Actual $ –

Total Revenue
Actual: $172,911
Budget: $403,583

January 1 through March 31, 2018

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $53,553
Budget: $234,031

Ecclesial Expense
Actual: $344
Budget: $72,414

Meeting Expense
Actual: $2,439
Budget: $11,000

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $8,647
Budget: $38,000

Program Expense
Actual: 6,778
Budget: $41,250

Total Expense
Actual: $71,762
Budget: $396,695

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 101,149
Budget: $ 6,888

Fund Balances
As of March 31, 2018

Church Legacy Funds $602,008
Monroe City Fund $275,892
Brown Trust $170,782
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $20,685
Undesignated Net Assets $751,810

Total Funds $1,821,177

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

2018 Per Capita (36.00)

Bedford, First
Members: 100
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,600.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,000.00
Percent Paid: 27.8%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 68
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,448.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,448.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, First
Members: 394
2018 PerCapita: $ 14,184.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 14,184.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, United
Members: 59
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,124.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 107
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,852.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,565.00
Percent Paid: 66.6%

Brazil, First
Members: 285
2018 PerCapita: $ 10,260.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 31
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,116.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,116.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2018 PerCapita: $ 432.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 26
2018 PerCapita: $ 936.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 936.00
Percent Paid: 100.00%

Central, Valley City
Members: 25
2018 PerCapita: $ 900.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 33
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,188.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,188.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 6
2018 PerCapita: $ 216.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 216.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clinton, United
Members: 39
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,404.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,404.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 116
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,176.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,044.00
Percent Paid: 25.0%

Columbus, First
Members: 407
2018 PerCapita: $ 14,652.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 14,652.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 109
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,924.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,962.00
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 51
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,836.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,386.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,386.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 324
2018 PerCapita: $ 11,664.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,400.00
Percent Paid: 20.6%

Evansville, First
Members: 293
2018 PerCapita: $ 10,548.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 10,548.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 31
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,116.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,188.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 99.00
Percent Paid: 8.3%

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Members: 26
2018 PerCapita: $ 936.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 26.9%

Evansville, Westminster
Members: 22
2018 PerCapita: $ 792.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 20
2018 PerCapita: $ 720.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 720.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 70
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,520.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2018 PerCapita: $ 432.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 432.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 109
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,924.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 63
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,268.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,268.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,404.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,404.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2018 PerCapita: $ 684.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 684.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 210
2018 PerCapita: $ 7,560.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,890.00
Percent Paid: 25.0%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 52
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,872.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,872.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2018 PerCapita: $ 504.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 504.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,620.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 50
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,800.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,800.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Livonia, United
Members: 54
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,944.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,944.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Madison
Members: 119
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,284.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 3,717.00
Percent Paid: 86.8%

Madison, Smyrna–Monroe
Members: 8
2018 PerCapita: $ 288.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 278.00
Percent Paid: 96.5%

Martinsville, First
Members: 75
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,700.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2700.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 64
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,304.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,304.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2018 PerCapita: $ 756.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 756.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 65
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,340.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,340.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 17
2018 PerCapita: $ 612.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 612.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 33
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,188.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,188.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 93
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,348.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 3,348.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 168
2018 PerCapita: $ 6,048.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 30
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,080.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Newburgh, Newburgh
Members: 106
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,816.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 15
2018 PerCapita: $ 540.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 540.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Paoli, First
Members: 36
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,296.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 7
2018 PerCapita: $ 252.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 12
2018 PerCapita: $ 432.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 432.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 62
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,232.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,232.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,908.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,908.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, First
Members: 64
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,304.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,304.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, United
Members: 43
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,548.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,548.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 38
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,368.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,368.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 42
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,512.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,512.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Salem, Salem
Members: 77
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,772.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Scipio, United
Members: 57
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,052.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,052.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 49
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,764.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,764.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Seymour, First
Members: 137
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,932.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 4,932.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 21
2018 PerCapita: $ 756.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 77
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,772.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 115
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,140.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 4,140.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 263
2018 PerCapita: $ 9,468.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 9,468.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 88
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,168.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 3,168.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 14
2018 PerCapita: $ 504.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 504.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2018 PerCapita: $ 144.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 13
2018 PerCapita: $ 468.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 468.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 105
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,780.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 2,100.00
Percent Paid: 55.6%

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Members: 9
2018 PerCapita: $ 324.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 324.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 11
2018 PerCapita: $ 396.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,240.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 1,600.00
Percent Paid: 49.4%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 61
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,196.00
Received as of
4/20/18: $ 549.00
Percent Paid: 25.0%

Total Members: 5754

Total 2018 Per Capita: $206,806.50
Total 2018 Received
as of 4/20/18: $ 126,916.23

Total Percent Paid: 61.4%

POV Shared Mission 2018

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged: 700
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 420
GA: 210
Synod: 70
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 2,104
GA:
Synod:
Total: 2,104

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged: 30
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
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Total: 0

Brazil, First
Pledged: 1,500
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 225
GA: 113
Synod: 38
Total: 375

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
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Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
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Total: 0

Central, Valley City
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Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
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Total: 0

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged: 750
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged: 3,150
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 473
GA: 236
Synod: 79
Total: 788

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 7,499
GA: 3,749
Synod: 1,250
Total: 12,498

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 600
GA: 300
Synod: 100
Total: 1,000

Dale, Dale
Pledged: 100
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
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Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 1,065
GA: 533
Synod: 178
Total: 1,775

Evansville, First
Pledged: 15,000
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 3,000
GA: 1,500
Synod: 500
Total: 5,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Evansville, Parke Memorial
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Total: 0

Evansville, Westminster
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged: 500
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 75
GA: 38
Synod: 13
Total: 125

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged: 3,000
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
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Total: 0

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged: 5,000
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 750
GA: 375
Synod: 125
Total: 1,250

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Laconia, United
Pledged: 150
Received as of 4/20/18
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Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
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Total: 0

Livonia, United
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Total: 0

Madison, Madison
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Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna–Monroe
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Total: 0

Martinsville, First
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Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged: 500
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 1,493
GA: 746
Synod: 249
Total: 2,488

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged: 100
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 100
GA:
Synod:
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged: 500
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
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Total: 0

New Albany, Mount Tabor
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Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
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Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
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Total: 0

Newburgh, Newburgh
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Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
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Total: 0

Paoli, First
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Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged: 193
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 116
GA: 58
Synod: 19
Total: 193

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged: 2,000
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
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Total: 0

Princeton, Fairview
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Total: 0

Princeton, First
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GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, United
Pledged: 1,500
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA: 450
Synod: 150
Total: 600

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged: 1,172
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 689
GA: 345
Synod: 115
Total: 1,149

Scottsburg, First
Pledged: 4,650
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 1,394
GA: 78
Synod: 78
Total: 1,549

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 3,333
GA: 2,600
Synod: 733
Total: 6,667

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged: 500
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 4/20/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged: 7,200
Received as of 4/20/18
POV: 1,800
GA: 900
Synod: 300
Total: 3,000

Total Pledged: 48,195

As of 4/20/18
Total POV: 23,954
Total GA: 11,560
Total Synod: 3,792
Total Received: 39,307

Committee on Ministry

The Rev. Alan Finnan, Moderator

Actions of the Committee on Ministry
Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Summary of COM Actions, January 17, 2018 through April 17, 2018

FOR INFORMATION

At the February 26, 2018 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved contracts previously approved electronically:

A. Graham Presbyterian Church of North Vernon and the Rev. Michael Bean serving as Stated Supply.

Period 01/01/18 to 12/31/18
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $4,466*
Housing $4,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $1,225
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension Yes
*Includes self-contribution to 403(b): $3,600

B. Vernon Presbyterian Church of Vernon and the Rev. Michael Bean serving as Stated Supply.

Period 01/01/18 to 12/31/18
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $4,466
Housing $4,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension Yes

C. Livonia Presbyterian Church of Livonia and the Rev. Donald Stokes serving as Stated Supply.

Period 01/01/18 to 12/31/18
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $21,780
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $6,621
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension No

D. Grammer Presbyterian Church of Grammer and the Rev. Hana Elliott serving as Stated Supply.

Period 01/07/18 to 01/06/19
Hrs./wk 7 hrs/wk
Salary $3,600
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $107
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $210
Pension N/A

E. United Presbyterian Church of Scipio and the Rev. Hana Elliott serving as Stated Supply.

Period 01/07/18 to 01/06/19
Hrs./wk 8 hrs/wk
Salary $672
Housing $12,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $642
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $210
Pension N/A

2. Other actions taken electronically since the last meeting:

A. By e-vote, approved the MIF for Central Presbyterian Church of Terre Haute.

3. Approved the following contracts:

A. First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville and the Rev. Bill Owens serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 04/16/18 to 04/15/19
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $26,200
Housing $28,800
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $1,800
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,500
Pension Yes

4. Approved the MIF for Indiana Presbyterian Church of Vincennes.

5. Actions taken regarding Bill Owens and Jeffersonville Presbyterian Church:

A. Approved goodness of fit.

B. Approved First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville's choice as transitional pastor contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory contract.

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

At the April 17 2018 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved contracts previously approved electronically:

A. First Presbyterian Church of Fort Branch and the Rev. Corey Atkins serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 01/01/18 to 12/31/18
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $28,830.16
Housing $4,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $1,300
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $600
Pension No

B. Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Evansville and the Rev. R. Wayne Perkins serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 01/01/18 to 12/31/18
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $2,000
Housing $2,535 + $1,950 Utilities
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $2,400
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $200
Pension No

C. First Presbyterian Church of Martinsville and the Rev. John VanderZee serving as Stated Supply.

Period 05/01/18 to 04/30/19
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary N/A
Housing $23,220
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

2. Actions taken regarding Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and Fairlawn Presbyterian Church:

A. Approved the match between Elizabeth Kirkpatrick and the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, Columbus.

B. Authorized the session to call a congregational meeting to act on the recommendation of the pastor nominating committee.

C. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship and receiving her as a member of the presbytery, pending an affirmative congregational vote of at least 85%.

FOR ACTION

At the April 17, 2018 meeting, the Committee of Ministry made the following recommendation:

1. That the Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham be approved for Honorable Retirement.

Since the April 17, 2018 meeting, the Committee on Ministry electronically voted to make the following recommendation:

1. That the Rev. Kathleen Fox be approved for Honorable Retirement.

Congregational Mission & Vitality

Rev. Andy Kort, Moderator

Grant Application from The Community Presbyterian Church in Charlestown, IN

The CMVC recommended to the Council the approval of the grant application from The Community Presbyterian Church. The grant is for $3,500, which will be matched by the congregation, to assist them in their “Baby Fair” project. This project allows the church to help provide support to new mothers, infants, and small children in their community—a need in their area of the county. Their mission focuses on keeping infants and small children clean, dry, and healthy and is in conjunction with their DIAPER Project ministry.

The Pentecost Special Offering

This offering is typically collected on the Day of Pentecost (May 20, 2018). A gift to the Pentecost Offering helps the church encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also address the needs of at-risk children. 40% of the Pentecost offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. The remaining 60% is used to support ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency:

• Young Adult Volunteers
• Ministries for Youth
• Children at Risk
• Pentecost Offering Financials

We know that many of your congregations participate in this wonderful opportunity. Today we celebrate the work of one of our congregations, The First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, IN. We received the following note from Diedra May, Mission Specialist for Special Offerings Presbyterian Mission Agency, that highlights their work. Great job, 1st Columbus!

“We are in the season when we are promoting and interpreting the work of the Pentecost Offering which nurtures the faith of God's children who are in the first third of life—children, youth, and young adults. This year, we celebrate that the Offering has been supporting ministry for 20 years through giving that has totaled over $14 million.

One way that we are celebrating this milestone is by recognizing the congregations who have been the long-standing supporters of the Offering. According to our records, First Presbyterian Church (Columbus, IN), received the Pentecost Offering every single year. Wow!”

Janet Lowry, Moderator Pro-Tem

Beginning July 1, 2018, the Rev. Andy Kort will be away on sabbatical leave. During his time away, Elder Janet Lowry will serve as moderator pro-tem. She will serve in this capacity until mid-November when Andy Kort returns and resumes his role as the moderator of the committee.

Report of the POV Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information

Council met by videoconference May 1, 2018, 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 a grant from the Monroe City funds for the Community Presbyterian Church, Charlestown, Indiana, in the amount of $3,500 for a “Baby Fair” initiative, which seeks to support new mothers and infants in their community.

3. Appointed Elder Janet Huber Lowry as Moderator Pro Tempore of the Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee during Moderator Andy Kort's sabbatical (July 1 – November 15), including a seat on the Presbytery Council for that period. *

4. Appointed Cheryl Moles as registrar for the 2019 Youth Triennium, and authorized the PYT Registrar, Stated Clerk and Executive Presbyter to designate adult advisers to accompany the PYT delegation to PYT. *

5. Agreed to pay one quarter of the cost of a consultant from the Legacy Funds for First, Brownstown, to lead the congregation through a visioning process designed to help them discern their call as a congregation and be able to fill out their Mission Information Form as they begin and search for a new pastor.

Celebration of the Saints

Minister and Elder Necrology Report

January 1st - December 31st 2017

Bedford, First

Donnera Walker
Elder Ordination 2/3/1985
Date of Death 11/9/2017

Bloomington, First

Susan Artmeier
Elder Ordination 1/10/1993
Date of Death 2/6/2017

Virginia Gest
Elder Ordination 1/14/2001
Date of Death 9/18/2017

Stephen Main
Elder Ordination 1/11/2009
Date of Death 2/24/2017

Bloomington, United

Loren “Bud” Wyman
Elder Ordination 1/24/1993
Date of Death 12/18/2017

Brownstown, First

Robert Joseph Clark
Elder Ordination 1/17/1971
Date of Death 1/23/2017

Larry Robert Spurgeon
Elder Ordination 12/19/1976
Date of Death 5/20/2017

Cayuga, Cayuga

Betty L. Brown
Elder Ordination 2/2003
Date of Death 7/15/2017

Columbus, Fairlawn

Charlotte “Chottie” Clapp
Elder Ordination 5/8/1994
Date of Death 7/26/2017

Evansville, First

John Strange, Jr.
Date of Death 3/20/2017

Hanover, Hanover

Harold “Hal” Davis
Elder Ordination 1/2011
Date of Death 8/9/2016

Janet McLemore
Elder Ordination 1/1991
Date of Death 3/21/2017

Henryville, Community

Douglas E. Wright
Elder Ordination 1/13/1971
Date of Death 10/22/2017

Jeffersonville, First

Walter Gehm
Elder Ordination 1970
Date of Death 2/12/2017

Laconia, Laconia United

Ethel Ekart
Elder Ordination 2/19/1967
Date of Death 6/26/2017

Laconia, Rehobeth

Shirley Hornickel
Elder Ordination 1/7/1962
Date of Death 1/10/2017

Martinsville, First

David Kochanczyk
Elder Ordination 1/27/2008
Date of Death 1/21/2017

Edna Hull
Elder Ordination 1/19/1977
Date of Death 5/17/2017

North Vernon, Graham

Nola Eaton
Elder Ordination 4/2012
Date of Death 8/14/2017

Mary Jo Thomas
Date of Death 11/19/2017

Petersburg, Main Street

Elizabeth “Betty” McCormick
Elder Ordination 12/30/1984
Date of Death 9/12/2017

Princeton, First

James Morton
Elder Ordination 1/14/1996
Date of Death 9/20/2017

Princeton, United

Russel Butts
Date of Death 4/10/2017

Terre Haute, Central

Paula Fowler
Elder Ordination 1/26/1969
Date of Death 2/8/2017

Marsha Harder
Elder Ordination 2/10/1991
Date of Death 12/13/2017

Marilyn “Abby” Simmons
Elder Ordination 2/2/1997
Date of Death 12/13/2017

Teaching Elders

The Rev. David M. Patterson
Ordination Date 4/1/1957
Date of Death 4/12/2017

The Rev. Mary Youman
Ordination Date 7/15/1984
Date of Death 6/30/2017

The Rev. Dr. Robert Ellson
Ordination Date 4/29/1949
Date of Death 7/14/2017

The Rev. Andrew M. Lowry, III
Ordination Date 5/31/1948
Date of Death 9/29/2017

The Rev. R. William Gorton
Ordination Date 5/20/1954
Date of Death 11/26/2017

Glory to you, O God
for you have woven radiant garments for the resurrection.

Blessings to you, O Christ,
for you were clothed with them at your rising.

Praise to you, O Holy Spirit,
for you keep them in love for all the saints.

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!

May 20 – Camp Pyoca
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