The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
March 2, 2019

Mitchell Presbyterian Church
Mitchell, IN

Rev. Catherine Knott, Moderator
Rev. David Crittenden, Stated Clerk

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The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Docket for Assembly:
March 2, 2019

Mitchell Presbyterian Church
Mitchell, Indiana
Rev. Catherine Knott, Moderator
Rev. David Crittenden, Stated Clerk

Call to Order

Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word

Preacher: The Rev. Cynthia Kohlmann, Co-Moderator of the 223rd General Assembly

Recognition of the Union of First and United Presbyterian Churches, Princeton

Introductory Business

• Welcome
• Introductions of New Members, Guests
• Seating of Corresponding Members
• Consent Agenda
– Minutes of Assembly November 29, 2018, Docket, Treasurer's Report

Report of the Committee on Ministry

• Approval of Honorably Retired status for Dennis Davenport
• Release of Peter Davies from the ordered ministry of minister of the Word and Sacrament

Lunch

Order of the Day for 1:00pm: Proposed Amendments from the 223rd General Assembly

Report of the Presbytery Council

Recognition of Newburgh Presbyterian Church and Royal Oak Presbyterian Church

Report of the Stated Clerk Nominating Committee

Greetings from Pyoca Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center

Greetings from the Board of Pensions

Speak Out Session

Report of Vote on Amendments

Report of the Executive Presbyter

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.

Treasurer's Report
Assembly
March 2, 2019

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: $195,216
Budget: $207,144

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $81,461
Budget: $100,000

Contributions
Actual: $4,286
Budget: $7,000

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

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

Miscellaneous Income
Actual $ –

Total Revenue
Actual: $370,402
Budget: $403,583

January 1 through December 31, 2018

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $228,089
Budget: $238,673

Ecclesial Expense
Actual: $77,340
Budget: $75,101

Meeting Expense
Actual: $7,175
Budget: $10,650

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $41,114
Budget: $38,000

Program Expense
Actual: $29,981
Budget: $41,250

Total Expense
Actual: $383,698
Budget: $403,674

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (13,296)
Budget: $ (91)

Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2018

Church Legacy Funds $623,367
Monroe City Fund $262,392
Brown Trust $142,028
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $21,717
Undesignated Net Assets $515,994

Total Funds $1,565,498

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
12/31/18: $ 3,600.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 68
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,448.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,448.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, First
Members: 394
2018 PerCapita: $ 14,184.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 14,184.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, United
Members: 59
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,124.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,031.00
Percent Paid: 95.6%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 107
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,852.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,852.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Brazil, First
Members: 285
2018 PerCapita: $ 10,260.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 10,260.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 31
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,116.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,116.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2018 PerCapita: $ 432.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 26
2018 PerCapita: $ 936.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 936.00
Percent Paid: 100.00%

Central, Valley City
Members: 25
2018 PerCapita: $ 900.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 900.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 33
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,188.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,188.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 6
2018 PerCapita: $ 216.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 216.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clinton, United
Members: 39
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,404.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,404.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 116
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,176.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 4,176.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Columbus, First
Members: 407
2018 PerCapita: $ 14,652.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 14,652.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 109
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,924.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,924.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 51
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,836.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,836.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,386.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,386.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 324
2018 PerCapita: $ 11,664.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 7,200.00
Percent Paid: 61.7%

Evansville, First
Members: 293
2018 PerCapita: $ 10,548.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 10,548.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 31
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,116.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,188.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,188.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Members: 26
2018 PerCapita: $ 936.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 26.9%

Evansville, Westminster
Members: 22
2018 PerCapita: $ 792.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 20
2018 PerCapita: $ 720.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 720.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 70
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,520.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,520.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2018 PerCapita: $ 432.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 432.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 109
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,924.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,924.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 63
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,268.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,268.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,404.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,404.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2018 PerCapita: $ 684.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 684.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 210
2018 PerCapita: $ 7,560.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 7,560.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 52
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,872.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,872.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2018 PerCapita: $ 504.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 504.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,620.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,116.00
Percent Paid: 68.9%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 50
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,800.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,800.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Livonia, United
Members: 54
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,944.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,944.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Madison
Members: 119
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,284.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 4,284.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 8
2018 PerCapita: $ 288.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 288.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Martinsville, First
Members: 75
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,700.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,700.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 64
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,304.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,304.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2018 PerCapita: $ 756.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 756.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 65
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,340.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,340.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 17
2018 PerCapita: $ 612.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 612.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 33
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,188.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,188.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 93
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,348.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,348.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 168
2018 PerCapita: $ 6,048.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,000.00
Percent Paid: 49.6%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 30
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,080.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 724.00
Percent Paid: 67.0%

Newburgh, Newburgh
Members: 106
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,816.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,816.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 15
2018 PerCapita: $ 540.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 540.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Paoli, First
Members: 36
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,296.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,296.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 7
2018 PerCapita: $ 252.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 252.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 12
2018 PerCapita: $ 432.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 432.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 62
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,232.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,232.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,908.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,908.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, First
Members: 64
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,304.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,304.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, United
Members: 43
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,548.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,548.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 38
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,368.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,368.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 42
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,512.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,512.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Salem, Salem
Members: 77
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,772.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,772.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scipio, United
Members: 57
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,052.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,052.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 49
2018 PerCapita: $ 1,764.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 1,764.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Seymour, First
Members: 137
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,932.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 4,932.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 21
2018 PerCapita: $ 756.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 756.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 77
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,772.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,772.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 115
2018 PerCapita: $ 4,140.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 4,140.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 263
2018 PerCapita: $ 9,468.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 9,468.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 88
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,168.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 3,168.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 14
2018 PerCapita: $ 504.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 504.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2018 PerCapita: $ 144.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 13
2018 PerCapita: $ 468.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 468.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 105
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,780.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,100.00
Percent Paid: 55.6%

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Members: 9
2018 PerCapita: $ 324.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 607.50
Percent Paid: 187.5%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 11
2018 PerCapita: $ 396.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2018 PerCapita: $ 3,240.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 4,657.50
Percent Paid: 143.8%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 61
2018 PerCapita: $ 2,196.00
Received as of
12/31/18: $ 2,196.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Total Members: 5754

Total 2018 Per Capita: $207,144.00
Total 2018 Received
as of 12/31/18: $ 195,136.00

Total Percent Paid: 94.2%

POV Shared Mission 2018

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged: 700
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 420
GA: 210
Synod: 70
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 2,104
GA:
Synod:
Total: 2,104

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,500
GA:
Synod:
Total: 1,500

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged: 30
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 10
GA: 10
Synod: 10
Total: 30

Brazil, First
Pledged: 1,500
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 900
GA: 450
Synod: 150
Total: 1,500

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
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POV:
GA:
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Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,120
GA: 140
Synod: 140
Total: 1,400

Clinton, United
Pledged: 750
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 450
GA: 225
Synod: 75
Total: 750

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged: 3,150
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,890
GA: 945
Synod: 315
Total: 3,150

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 22,497
GA: 11,248
Synod: 3,750
Total: 37,495

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,800
GA: 900
Synod: 300
Total: 3,000

Dale, Dale
Pledged: 100
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 100
GA:
Synod:
Total: 100

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 3,195
GA: 1,598
Synod: 533
Total: 5,325

Evansville, First
Pledged: 15,000
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 9,000
GA: 4,500
Synod: 1,500
Total: 15,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
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Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Evansville, Westminster
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 350
GA: 350
Synod: 300
Total: 1,000

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged: 3,000
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,800
GA: 900
Synod: 300
Total: 3,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 500
GA:
Synod:
Total: 500

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged: 5,000
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 3,000
GA: 1,500
Synod: 500
Total: 5,000

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 300
GA: 50
Synod: 150
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged: 150
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 90
GA: 15
Synod: 45
Total: 150

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
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POV:
GA:
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Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
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POV:
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Synod:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 180
GA: 90
Synod: 30
Total: 300

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 130
GA: 65
Synod: 22
Total: 216

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 300
GA: 150
Synod: 50
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 4,013
GA: 2,006
Synod: 669
Total: 6,688

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged: 100
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 60
GA: 30
Synod: 10
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 3,000
GA: 1,500
Synod: 500
Total: 5,000

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
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POV:
GA:
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Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Newburgh, Newburgh
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged: 193
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 116
GA: 58
Synod: 19
Total: 193

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
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Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged: 2,000
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
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POV:
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Total: 0

Princeton, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Princeton, United
Pledged: 3,000
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,500
GA: 1,170
Synod: 330
Total: 3,000

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged: 1,172
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 1,393
GA: 696
Synod: 232
Total: 2,321

Scottsburg, First
Pledged: 4,650
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 4,185
GA: 233
Synod: 232
Total: 4,650

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 10,000
GA: 7,800
Synod: 2,200
Total: 20,000

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged: 500
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 250
GA: 195
Synod: 55
Total: 500

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 330
GA: 165
Synod: 55
Total: 550

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/18
POV:
GA:
Synod:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged: 7,200
Received as of 12/31/18
POV: 4,680
GA: 2,340
Synod: 780
Total: 7,800

Total Pledged: 50,195

As of 12/31/18
Total POV: 81,461
Total GA: 39,819
Total Synod: 13,241
Total Received: 134,521

Committee on Ministry

The Rev. Alan Finnan, Moderator

Actions of the Committee on Ministry
Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Summary of COM Actions, November 2, 2018 through January 8, 2019

FOR INFORMATION

At the January 8, 2019 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Contracts approved electronically since the last meeting:

a. Indiana Presbyterian Church of Vincennes and the Rev. Larry Langer serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 11/15/18 to 11/14/19
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $26,960
Housing $22,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—$1,000 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

b. Rehoboth Presbyterian Church of Laconia and Michael Harper serving as Extended Pulpit Supply.

Period 11/01/18 to 10/31/19
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $250/wk
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

c. Salem United Church of Christ of Salem and the Rev. Mark McDaniel serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 11/26/18 to 10/25/19
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $51,500
Housing $12,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $500
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension Yes

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

Period 01/01/19 to 12/31/19
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $29,983.37
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

e. Westminster Presbyterian Church of Washington and the Rev. Cheryl Thorne serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 01/01/19 to 12/31/19
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $26,000
Housing $14,609
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $1,500
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

2. Approved the Rev. Dawn Black’s validated ministry as Chaplain of United Campus Ministries at Indiana State University.

3. Approved Brownstown Presbyterian Church’s Ministry Information Form.

4. Approved the stated supply contract between the Rev. Molly Atkinson and the United Presbyterian Church of Laconia.

Period 12/01/18 to 11/30/19
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary N/A
Housing $9,600
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 3 Weeks incl. 3 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension No

RECOMMENDATIONS

1. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the status of Honorably Retired to the Rev. Dennis Davenport.

2. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the request of the Rev. Peter Davies to be released from the ordered ministry of minister of the Word and Sacrament, according to the provisions of G-2.0507.

Summary of COM Actions, January 9, 2019 through February 13, 2019

FOR INFORMATION

At the February 13, 2019 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the request of the session of First Presbyterian Church, Martinsville, to elect a Pastor Nominating Committee.

2. At the request of the Salem Presbyterian Church session, authorized Elder Richard Clark to celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the pastoral vacancy.

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information

The Council conducted an electronic vote December 13, 2108, and took the following action:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

At the request of the Newburgh Administrative Commission, approved a Resolution for the Dissolution of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church, effective January 15, 2019 * (see attached)

The Council conducted an electronic vote January 15, 2109, and took the following action:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

Approved a Resolution for the Dissolution of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, effective January 17, 2019 * (see attached)

The Council conducted an electronic vote January 25, 2109, and took the following actions:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

1. Received the resignation of David Crittenden as Stated Clerk, effective May 31, 2019, with thanks for his dedicated service.

2. Authorized the Personnel Committee to conduct the search for a new Stated Clerk, and bring a nominee to the March 2 Assembly for the position of Stated Clerk Elect, to assume the office of the Stated Clerk effective June 1, 2019.

The Council met by videoconference February 16, 2019, and took the following actions:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

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

2. Received interim reports of the Princeton, Newburgh and Royal Oak Administrative Commissions (see attached)

3. Directed the Stated Clerk to obtain the final membership rolls of the congregations of Newburgh Presbyterian Church and Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, to maintain them on behalf of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley encouraging members to transfer to other congregations and granting requested transfers on behalf of the Presbytery. *

4. At the request of the Committee on Ministry, named Mary McClellan and Alan Finnan Co-Moderators of the Committee on Ministry, with the provision that the Co-Moderators, in consultation with the Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk, develop a memorandum of understanding to delineate the particular roles each one will play outside the committee's work (e.g. Council member, Personnel Committee member, etc.)

5. Agreed to make up to fifty scholarships available to members of congregations in the presbytery to attend the 2019 Wee Kirk Conference, in the amount of one-half the registration and room and board fee.

6. Elected Deborah Fortel and Judy Holy to serve as at-large members of the Personnel Committee.

Resolution for the Dissolution
of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church, Newburgh, Indiana

WHEREAS, the Session of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church, Newburgh, Indiana, at a called meeting on August 12, 2018, requested that the “Presbytery of Ohio Valley form an administrative commission to work with the session and congregation of Newburgh Presbyterian Church toward dissolution and consideration of its legacy and continued contribution to the Kingdom of God;” and

WHEREAS, the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, acting through its Council, established the Newburgh Administrative Commission, with the following members: Joe Kimmel, Moderator (Ruling Elder and member of First, Paoli); Jean Brown (Ruling Elder and member of First, Bloomington); William Henderson (Ruling Elder and member of First, Mount Vernon); Wendy McCormick (Minister member of the presbytery); Cheryl Thorne (Minister member of the presbytery); and John VanderZee (Minister member of the presbytery); and gave the commission the authority and charge: 1) to work with the session and congregation to develop a plan of dissolution and take all necessary and reasonable steps to accomplish the dissolution; 2) to make regular reports to the Presbytery Council of its progress, and seek approval of Council for the authority to assume original jurisdiction if needed to carry out the dissolution; 3) to be present, with at least two of its members, at meetings of the session and congregation; and to hold the session and congregation in prayer, that this work may glorify God; and

WHEREAS, the Administrative Commission consulted with the Congregation of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church, Newburgh, Indiana, at a duly called meeting on October 28, 2018, in which the Congregation voted to request that the Administrative Commission continue to work with the Session toward the dissolution of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church; and

WHEREAS, the Session and Administrative Commission have continued their work together, setting January 15, 2019, as the date of the dissolution: and Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of its Council, dissolve the congregation of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church, Newburgh, Indiana, effective January 15, 2019, with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administrative Commission continue to work within the authority granted to it to further assist in matters pertaining to the dissolution of the congregation, and make regular reports to the Presbytery and the Presbytery Council of its progress; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Officers of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, in consultation with the Administrative Commission, be authorized to take all necessary and appropriate steps to satisfy any ecclesiastical obligations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery's Attorney be authorized to work with the Officers of the Presbytery and the Administrative Commission to take all necessary and appropriate steps to satisfy any corporate and civil obligations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley offer prayers for the members of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church as they continue in Christian witness, service, and fellowship in other congregations.

Adopted this 13th of December, 2018, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, through its Council.

Susan McGhee
Moderator, Presbytery Council

David Crittenden
Stated Clerk

Resolution for the Dissolution
of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, Vincennes, Indiana

WHEREAS, the Presbytery of Ohio Valley received communication from the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, Vincennes, Indiana, expressing concern for the viability of the congregation; and

WHEREAS, the congregation is no longer meeting for worship, and has no session in place; and

WHEREAS, the Officers of the Presbytery have consulted with the few remaining members of the congregation: Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of its Council, dissolve the congregation of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, Vincennes, Indiana, effective January 17, 2019; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that an Administrative Commission of Elder Alan Harder, Rev. Cheryl Thorne, and Elder John Vanderbeck be established to work with the Officers of the Presbytery to further assist in matters pertaining to the dissolution of the congregation and disposition of the property, and to make regular reports to the Presbytery and the Presbytery Council of its progress; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Officers of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, in consultation with the Administrative Commission, be authorized to take all necessary and appropriate steps to satisfy any ecclesiastical obligations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery's Attorney be authorized to work with the Officers of the Presbytery and the Administrative Commission to take all necessary and appropriate steps to satisfy any corporate and civil obligations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley express its gratitude for the rich history and ministry of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.);

Adopted this 17th of January, 2019, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, through its Council.

Susan McGhee
Moderator, Presbytery Council

David Crittenden
Stated Clerk

Interim Report of the Princeton Administrative Commission

Commission Members: Dennis Davenport, Fred Folz, Linda Peters, William Ready, Troy Rogers

Commission Staff: David Crittenden, Susan McGhee

• A Service to Unite the Congregations of United Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church into the Princeton Presbyterian Church was held January 6. Moderator Catherine Knott, David Crittenden, and Susan McGhee participated in the service on behalf of the presbytery.

• The new congregation is continuing to work with the presbytery's attorney to satisfy remaining corporate and legal obligations.

• The commission will remain in place to assist as needed while decisions about property are being made.

Interim Report of the Newburgh Administrative Commission

Commission Members: Joe Kimmel, Jean Brown, Bill Henderson, Wendy McCormick, John VanderZee

Commission Staff: David Crittenden, Susan McGhee

• A Service of Witness and Thanksgiving for the Life and Ministry of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church was held January 13. Vice-Moderator Joe Kimmel, Wendy McCormick, John VanderZee, David Crittenden, and Susan McGhee participated in the service on behalf of the presbytery.

• The Administrative Commission appointed session members Jim Gulick, Polly Packer, Jeanie Diemer, and Rick Zeiher to serve on an advisory committee to assist with matters pertaining to the dissolution of the congregation, including the final disbursement of cash assets in a way that honors the legacy of the Newburgh Presbyterian Church.

• The session's records have been moved to the presbytery office, where David Crittenden, Susan McGhee, and Jean Brown have begun the process of sorting through them and making decisions concerning their disposition.

• The commission has contracted with a property manager to care for the property.

• The building and grounds have been added to the presbytery's insurance.

• The commission has secured the services of William Wilson Auction Realty in Evansville to conduct a sealed bid auction of the Newburgh property.

• The commission and officers of the presbytery continue to work with the presbytery's attorney to satisfy remaining corporate and legal obligations.

Interim Report of the Royal Oak Administrative Commission

Commission Members: Cheryl Thorne, Alan Harder, John Vanderbeck

Commission Staff: David Crittenden, Susan McGhee

• The session's records have been moved to the presbytery office, where David Crittenden, Susan McGhee, and Jean Brown will begin the process of sorting through them and making decisions concerning their disposition.

• The building and grounds have been added to the presbytery's insurance.

• The commission is working to secure the services of a realtor.

• The commission and officers of the presbytery continue to work with the presbytery's attorney to satisfy remaining corporate and legal obligations.

Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Moderator

The Committee on Preparation for Ministry met on February 12 in Bloomington. We continue to have two Candidates under care, Marietta Macy and Heather Thiessen. Please keep them in prayer as they discern their future.

The committee has successfully adopted a (flexible) process for inquirers and candidates, provided from the Book of Order, previous practice, and a few new suggestions. The committee will continue to look at the process for ruling elders seeking a pastoral commission, as that path has recently come under the purview of the CPM.

2019 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 3 – St. John United, New Albany
Mar 10 – Newburgh
Mar 17 – POV Committees
Mar 24 – Graham, North Vernon
Mar 31 – First, Paoli

Apr 7 – Patoka
Apr 14 – Union Bethel, Patoka
Apr 21 – Your own congregation
Apr 18 – Main Street, Petersburg

May 5 – Princeton
May 12 – Center for Congregations
May 19 – Camp PYOCA
May 26 – Fairview, Princeton

Jun 2 – Roachdale
Jun 9 – Retired Ministers living in POV
Jun 16 – Salem
Jun 23 – Churches Searching for Pastoral Leadership
Jun 30 – Synod of Lincoln Trails

Jul 7 – United, Scipio
Jul 14 – First, Scottsburg
Jul 21 – First, Seymour
Jul 28 – Bethany, Spencer

Aug 4 – First, Spencer
Aug 11 – First, Sullivan
Aug 18 – Central, Terre Haute
Aug 25 – Unity, Terre Haute

Sept 1 – Vernon
Sept 8 – Caledonia, Vevay
Sept 15 – United, Clinton
Sept 22 – First, Montezuma
Sept 29 – Memorial, Rockville

Oct 6 – POV Staff
Oct 13 – Bethany, Vincennes
Oct 20 – Indiana, Vincennes
Oct 27 – Royal Oak, Vincennes

Nov 3 – South Side, Vincennes
Nov 10 – Upper Indiana, Vincennes
Nov 17 – Westminster, Washington
Nov 24 – POV Assembly Commissioners

Dec 1 – Agencies of the PC(USA)
Dec 8 – POV Chaplains and others in Specialized Ministries
Dec 15 – Bethlehem International Center
Dec 22 – Peace on Earth
Dec 29 – POV Candidates and Inquirers