The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
November 18, 2021

Online Video Conference via Zoom

Rev. Wes Kendall, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

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reports containing tables are formatted
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Docket for Assembly:
November 18, 2021

Online Video Conference via Zoom

Rev. Wes Kendall, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order: Wes Kendall

Hymn and Opening Prayer

Introductory Business

• Welcome

• Introduction of New Members: Joe Kimmel and Susan McGhee

• Seating of Corresponding Members: Joe Kimmel

• Consent Agenda

-- Minutes of Assembly August 21, 2021; Docket; Stated Clerk's Report; Treasurer's Report

Report of the Presbytery Council: Susan McGhee

• Nominations for the Presbytery Nominating Committee

• Assembly Dates for 2022

• 2022 Budget

Report of the Committee on Ministry: Mary McClellan

• Recommendation from COM to approve the request of the Congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Washington, to install Cheryl Thorne as Pastor.

Report of the Nominating Committee: Deborah Fortel

Annual Meeting of the Corporation: Dave Crittenden

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center: Mike Davis and Molly DeWitt

Speak Out Session

New Business

Proclamation of the Word: Cheryl Montgomery

Prayers of the Presbytery

Invitation to the Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Installation of Moderator and Vice Moderator

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Stated Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Ministers Received, Removed, and Transferred:

None since the August 21, 2021, Assembly.

B. Deaths:

Elder Richard Edward Poff, recently retired as Commissioned Pastor of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Spencer, joined the Church Triumphant October 6, 2021.

C. Session Minutes Review:

We have received a number of completed Minutes Reviews. There are several yet to be completed.

Joe has scheduled a day in southern Indiana for clerks who have not been able to complete their session reviews. It will be at the Mitchell Presbyterian Church on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10 AM. Please contact Joe Kimmel to plan your completion of these reviews. A copy of the review form may be downloaded from the presbytery website.

Joe can be contacted at
812-653-0489.

D. Church Closings Update:

1. Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Evansville: Administrative Commission Moderator Jean Brown presented a final report (attached to Council report)

2. Parke Memorial Presbyterian Church, Evansville: Administrative Commission Moderator Jean Brown presented a final report. (attached to Council report)

3. Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, Vincennes: The cemetery association is buying the property; closing papers are in process of being signed

4. Grace Presbyterian Church, Clarksville: The congregation was dissolved September 14. We are working with the corporation officers to move toward dissolution of the corporation.

5. The Grammer Presbyterian Church has requested that the Presbytery dissolve the congregation. The Presbytery Council is working with Session to do so.

6. The Bethany Presbyterian Church, Spencer, has requested that the Presbytery dissolve the congregation. The Presbytery Council is working with Session to do so.

E. Business Entity Reports being filed with the Secretary of State’s Office:

There remain several Churches which have not completed their Business Entity Reports with the Indiana Secretary of State's website, and also several Churches which have lost their legal corporation status with the state of Indiana—having failed to timely file updated Business Entity Reports for several years.

It is essential that churches file these reports and, if corporation status is lost, must begin the process to get it reestablished. Treasurer Jean Brown and Stephanie Worden at the Presbytery Office are willing to help churches learn the procedures for reinstatement.

Treasurer's Report

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through September 30, 2021

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $183,714
Budget: $226,688

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $47,345
Budget: $85,000

Contributions
Actual: $1,011
Budget: $5,500

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $7,500
Budget: $10,000

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $59,250
Budget: $79,000

Total Revenue
Actual: $298,820
Budget: $406,188

January 1 through September 30, 2021

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $178,309
Budget: $252,649

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $48,827
Budget: $76,044

Meeting Expense
Actual: $161
Budget: $6,100

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $31,564
Budget: $36,500

Program Expense
Actual: $20,660
Budget: $35,100

Total Expense
Actual: $279,522
Budget: $406,393

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 19,298
Budget: $ (205)

Fund Balances
As of September 30, 2021

Church Legacy Funds $932,069
Monroe City Fund $177,892
Brown Trust $42,850
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $122,749
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $35,160
Undesignated Net Assets $1,234,140

Total Funds $2,544,860

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

2021 Per Capita
$44.00

Bedford, First
Members: 94
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,136
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 4,000
Percent Paid: 97%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 67
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,948
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,948
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 386
2021 PerCapita: $ 16,984
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 16,984
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, United
Members: 62
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,728
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,728
Percent Paid: 100%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 106
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,664
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 4,664
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 224
2021 PerCapita: $ 9,856
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 7,392
Percent Paid: 75%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 29
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,276
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,276
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 25
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,100
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 24
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,056
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,056
Percent Paid: 100%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 24
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,056
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,056
Percent Paid: 100%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 4
2021 PerCapita: $ 176
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,496
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,496
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 91
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,004
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,003
Percent Paid: 75%

Columbus, First
Members: 444
2021 PerCapita: $ 19,536
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 19,536
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 78
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,432
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,432
Percent Paid: 100%

Dale, Dale
Members: 39
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,716
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,716
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,672
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,672
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 327
2021 PerCapita: $ 14,388
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,390
Percent Paid: 17%

Evansville, First
Members: 294
2021 PerCapita: $ 12,936
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 10,780
Percent Paid: 83%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,408
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,452
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 15
2021 PerCapita: $ 660
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 64
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,816
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,400
Percent Paid: 50%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 528
Percent Paid: 100%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 110
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,840
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 4,840
Percent Paid: 100%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 53
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,332
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,332
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,716
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,716
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 21
2021 PerCapita: $ 924
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 924
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 191
2021 PerCapita: $ 8,404
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 6,303
Percent Paid: 75%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 55
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,420
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2021 PerCapita: $ 616
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 616
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,980
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 204
Percent Paid: 10%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 67
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,948
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,948
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 45
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,040
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,980
Percent Paid: 97%

Madison, Madison
Members: 130
2021 PerCapita: $ 5,720
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 5,720
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 6
2021 PerCapita: $ 264
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 264
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 57
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,508
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,508
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 53
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,332
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,332
Percent Paid: 100%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2021 PerCapita: $ 924
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 924
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 54
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,376
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,376
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 528
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 42
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,848
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,848
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 81
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,564
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,564
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 164
2021 PerCapita: $ 7,216
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,257
Percent Paid: 17%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 25
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,100
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 616
Percent Paid: 56%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 14
2021 PerCapita: $ 616
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 616
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 33
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,452
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 7
2021 PerCapita: $ 308
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 308
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 9
2021 PerCapita: $ 396
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 396
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 55
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,420
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,332
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,332
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 75
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,300
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,300
Percent Paid: 100%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 36
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,584
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,584
Percent Paid: 100%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 22
2021 PerCapita: $ 968
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 928
Percent Paid: 96%

Salem, Salem
Members: 64
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,816
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,816
Percent Paid: 100%

Scipio, United
Members: 28
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,232
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,232
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 41
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,804
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 1,804
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 110
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,840
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 4,840
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 68
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,992
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,992
Percent Paid: 100%

Sullivan, First
Members: 82
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,608
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,608
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 223
2021 PerCapita: $ 9,812
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 9,812
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 82
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,608
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,608
Percent Paid: 100%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 10
2021 PerCapita: $ 440
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2021 PerCapita: $ 176
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 13
2021 PerCapita: $ 572
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 572
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 100
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,400
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,100
Percent Paid: 48%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 7
2021 PerCapita: $ 308
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 308
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,960
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 3,960
Percent Paid: 100%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 71
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,124
Received as of
10/21/2021: $ 2,343
Percent Paid: 75%

Total Members: 5152

Total 2021 Per Capita: $226,748
Total 2021 Received
as of 10/21/2021: $ 187,916

Total Percent Paid: 83%

POV Shared Mission 2021

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 210
Synod: 70
POV: 420
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV: 2,625
Total: 2,625

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV: 500
Total: 500

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 9
Synod: 3
POV: 18
Total: 30

Brazil, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 270
Synod: 90
POV: 540
Total: 900

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 709
Synod: 236
POV: 1,418
Total: 2,363

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 3,624
Synod: 2,875
POV: 17,247
Total: 23,745

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 3,500
Synod: 1,167
POV: 7,001
Total: 11,668

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 75
Synod: 25
POV: 150
Total: 250

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 550
Synod: 250
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 1,350
Synod: 450
POV: 2,700
Total: 4,500

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 150
Synod: 50
POV: 300
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 45
Synod: 15
POV: 90
Total: 150

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod: 50
POV: 100
Total: 150

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 2,633
Synod: 743
POV: 3,375
Total: 6,750

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 600
Synod: 200
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 373
Synod: 124
POV: 746
Total: 1,244

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 200
Synod: 100
POV: 2,000
Total: 2,300

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 5,662
Synod: 1,558
POV: 6,946
Total: 14,167

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 44
Synod: 15
POV: 89
Total: 148

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 75
Synod: 25
POV: 150
Total: 250

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 10/21/2021
GA: 1,800
Synod: 600
POV: 3,600
Total: 6,000

Total Pledged: 0

As of 10/21/2021
Total GA: 21,879
Total Synod: 8,646
Total POV: 52,414
Total Received: 82,939

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Council met September 14, 2021, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Reviewed needs of congregations and pastors.

2. Approved a Monroe City Grant request from Corydon Presbyterian Church for $7,500 to make possible a Community Meal ministry.

3. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a Resolution for the Dissolution of the Grace Presbyterian Church, Clarksville (attached).

The Presbytery Council met November 2, 2021, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Reviewed projected costs for the 2022 Presbyterian Youth Triennium, which will be held in Indianapolis instead of Purdue University, and agreed to cover 1/3 of the costs for each young person and 100% of the costs for each adult attending, as well as costs for incidentals and transportation.

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved the request of the Session of the Mitchell Presbyterian Church for a waiver of term limits for elders serving on session, per G-2.0204, pending a vote of the congregation.

3. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, received the final report of the Immanuel Administrative Commission (attached), and dismissed the Administrative Commission with thanks for its service, and with continued prayers for those who had worshipped and served as the congregation through the years.

4. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, received the final report of the Parke Memorial Administrative Commission (attached), and dismissed the Administrative Commission with thanks for its service, and with continued prayers for those who had worshipped and served as the congregation through the years.

5. Received a report of the Moderator of Presbytery, Wes Kendall, noting two recent pastoral installations: 1) Rev Eric Wright as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, 09.26.2021 and 2) Rev. Dawn Black as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Sullivan, 10.30.2021

6. Identified nominees to the Presbytery Nominating Committee

7. Set dates for 2022 Assemblies to be sent to the November 18 Assembly for Presbytery's consideration.

8. Approved a draft budget for 2022 (attached) to be sent to the November 18 Assembly for Presbytery's consideration.

Resolution for the Dissolution of the Grace Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Clarksville, Indiana

WHEREAS, the Session of the Grace Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Clarksville Indiana, notified the Executive Presbyter of Presbytery of Ohio Valley of its desire to have the congregation dissolved; and

WHEREAS, the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, acting through its Council, appointed the Rev. David Crittenden and the Rev. Susan McGhee to work with the session and congregation to take all necessary and reasonable steps to accomplish the dissolution; and

WHEREAS, the Congregation of the Grace Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Clarksville Indiana, at a called meeting on May 28, 2021, unanimously requested that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley dissolve the congregation once all assets have been disbursed; and

WHEREAS, the Revs. Crittenden and McGhee met regularly with the Session to guide the process, including the distribution of assets; and

WHEREAS, the Session has disbursed all assets and is now ready to move forward with the dissolution of the Congregation;

Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of its Council, dissolve the Grace Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Clarksville Indiana, effective September 14, 2021, with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Revs. Crittenden and McGhee will continue to work with the officers of the Grace Presbyterian Church, Inc., to assist in matters pertaining to the dissolution of the Corporation; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley offer prayers for the former members of the Grace Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Clarksville Indiana, as they continue in Christian witness, service, and fellowship in other congregations.

Adopted this 14th day of September 2021, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, through its Council.

Attest:

Susan McGhee
Moderator Presbytery Council
C.E.O., Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

E. Joseph Kimmel, Jr.
Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Secretary, Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Administrative Commission Report
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Evansville, Indiana

On December 1, 2019, the Session of Immanuel Presbyterian Church (USA), Evansville, Indiana, requested Presbytery of Ohio Valley to take steps necessary to dissolve the church.

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley, acting through its Council, established the Immanuel Administrative Commission, consisting of Elder Jean Brown, Moderator, Elder Bill Henderson, Rev. Larry Langer and Rev. Scott Solether (on April 1, 2020, Scott was given a medical leave by the session of his congregation and was no longer able to serve) to work with the session and congregation to take all necessary and reasonable steps to accomplish the dissolution of the ecclesiastical body. Immanuel was never incorporated, so there was no corporation to be dissolved.

The ecclesiastical body of Immanuel Presbyterian Church (USA), Evansville, Indiana, was dissolved November 20, 2020.

All members of Immanuel transferred membership to First Avenue Presbyterian Church, Evansville, Indiana, and the Council on May 19, 2020, granted original jurisdiction of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church to the existing Immanuel Administrative Commission.

The Commission took the following actions:

• Encouraged the church to sort through the building contents, sell at market value what was saleable, donate to any 501(c)3 organization anything worth donating, and set aside for the Presbytery all historical, financial, membership, and legal records.

• Added signers from Presbytery of Ohio Valley to the checking account. Closed the account when all transactions had cleared the account.

• Arranged with all utility companies for bills to be sent to the Presbytery for payment by the Presbytery. Transferred insurance to the Presbytery's account.

• Filed all documents required by the State of Indiana to close tax accounts and issued W-2s and 1099-Misc forms for the tax year 2020.

• Successfully petitioned the State of Indiana to release unclaimed property held in the name of Immanuel Presbyterian Church to the Presbytery of Ohio Valley.

• Sold 80 shares of IBM stock held in the name of Immanuel Presbyterian Church,

• Hired Andrew Wilson of William Wilson Auction & Realty, Inc. to remove unsellable items and clean the church building to ready it for sale. Also commissioned Andrew Wilson to sell the church building and property located at 1230 Fountain Avenue, Evansville, Indiana, at public auction. An online auction was held on October 22, 2020. The property sold for $28,050.

The administrative commission for the Evansville Immanuel Presbyterian Church has completed its charge and its members are honored to have served. Even though the physical church no longer exists, the legacy of the Immanuel Church continues as its members have found a new place to worship and serve. We are grateful for this continuation of the Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

Respectfully submitted, Elder M. Jean Brown, Moderator; Elder Bill Henderson; Rev. Larry Langer

Administrative Commission Report
Parke Memorial Presbyterian Church
Evansville, Indiana

At a Congregational meeting of Parke Memorial Presbyterian Church (USA), Evansville, Indiana, on September 8, 2019, the congregation voted to work with the Presbytery of Ohio Valley to dissolve the church effective December 31, 2019.

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley, acting through its Council, established the Parke Memorial Administrative Commission, consisting of Elder Jean Brown, Moderator, Rev. Alan Finnan, Elder William Henderson and Rev. Scott Solether to work with the session and congregation to take all necessary and reasonable steps to accomplish the dissolution of both the ecclesiastical and corporate body. Scott was later replaced with Rev. David Crittenden.

The ecclesiastical body of Parke Memorial Presbyterian Church (USA), Evansville, Indiana, was dissolved December 31, 2019.

The church had been administratively dissolved by the State of Indiana for non-filing of its Business Entity Reports. The AC hired Judy Woods of Krieg Devault to reinstate the legal corporation so that it could legally be dissolved. The church was corporately dissolved.

The Commission took the following actions:

• Encouraged the church to sort through the building contents, sell at market value what was saleable, donate to any 501(c)3 organization anything worth donating, and set aside for the Presbytery all historical, financial, membership, and legal records.

• Hired Tara Devine to be the property manager until the property could be sold.

• Added a signer from Presbytery of Ohio Valley to the checking account. Closed the account when all transactions had cleared.

• Arranged with all utility companies for bills to be sent to the Presbytery for payment by the Presbytery. Transferred insurance to the Presbytery's account.

• Filed all documents required by the State of Indiana to close tax accounts and issued W-2s and 1099-Misc forms for the tax year 2019.

• Hired Andrew Wilson of William Wilson Auction & Realty, Inc. to sell the church building and property located at 28 East Delaware Street, Evansville, Indiana, at public auction. An online auction was held on April 16, 2020, and the property sold for $64,250.

The administrative commission for the Evansville Parke Memorial Presbyterian Church has completed its charge and its members are honored to have served. Even though the physical church no longer exists, the legacy of the Parke Memorial church continues as its members find new places to worship and serve. We are grateful for this continuation of the Parke Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Respectfully submitted, Elder M. Jean Brown, Moderator; Elder Bill Henderson; Rev. Alan Finnan; Rev. David Crittenden

Report of the Presbytery Council (pg 2)

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Action:

1. That the following persons be elected to the Presbytery Nominating Committee:

Class of 2023:
Rev. Catherine Knott
Elder Ed McClellan (First, Bloomington)

Class of 2024:
Rev. Alan Finnan
Elder Beth Snyder (First, Jeffersonville)

2. That the following dates be set for Presbytery Assemblies in 2022:

• Thursday, April 7
• Saturday, August 13
• Thursday, November 17

3. That the attached budget for 2022 be approved.

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Proposed Budget Summary

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Proposed 2022 Budget

Income
Income from all sources: $ 402,956

Expenses

Staff & Office Expense
$ 296,322

Other Administrative Costs
$ 71,352

Meetings & Committees
$ 4,050

Presbytery Programs
$ 32,500

Total Income: $ 402,956
Total Expenses: $ 404,224
Surplus (Deficit): $ (1,268)

Change From 2021 Budget

Income
Income from all sources: $ (3,232)

Expenses

Staff & Office Expense
$ 7,173

Other Administrative Costs
$ (4,692)

Meetings & Committees
$ (2,050)

Presbytery Programs
$ (2,600)

Total Income: $ (3,232)
Total Expenses: $ (2,169)
Surplus (Deficit): $ (1,063)

Per Capita

Income
Income from all sources: $ 222,456

Expenses

Staff & Office Expense
$ 166,711

Other Administrative Costs
$ 71,352

Meetings & Committees
$ 3,750

Presbytery Programs
$ 4,000

Total Income: $ 222,456
Total Expenses: $ 245,814
Surplus (Deficit): $ (23,358)

Mission

Income
Income from all sources: $ 180,500

Expenses

Staff & Office Expense
$ 129,611

Other Administrative Costs
$ -

Meetings & Committees
$ 300

Presbytery Programs
$ 28,500

Total Income: $ 180,500
Total Expenses: $ 158,411
Surplus (Deficit): $ 22,089

2021 Budget

Income
Income from all sources: $ 406,188

Expenses

Staff & Office Expense
$ 289,149

Other Administrative Costs
$ 76,044

Meetings & Committees
$ 6,100

Presbytery Programs
$ 35,100

Total Income: $ 406,188
Total Expenses: $ 406,393
Surplus (Deficit): $ (205)

Presbytery of Ohio Valley Proposed Budget

The Budget Detail has a very complex table structure. Due to ebook requirements, it is formatted differently here than in the PDF version of the packet. If you would prefer, the Budget Detail is available as a separate PDF download from the Assembly web page.

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Income

Per Capita Giving

Proposed 2022 Budget: 222,456
Change from '21 Budget: (4,323)
Per Capita: 222,456
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 226,688
Comment on Changes:
Approved by Assembly 8/21/21

Shared Giving from Churches

Proposed 2022 Budget: 85,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 85,000
2021 Budget: 85,000

Undesignated Funds Including Interest & Dividends

Proposed 2022 Budget: 12,000
Change from '21 Budget: 2,000
Per Capita: —
Mission: 12,000
2021 Budget: 10,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Brown Trust Funds

Proposed 2022 Budget: 30,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 30,000
2021 Budget: 30,000

Legacy Funds

Proposed 2022 Budget: 50,000
Change from '21 Budget: 1,000
Per Capita: —
Mission: 50,000
2021 Budget: 49,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Returned Reimbursements

Proposed 2022 Budget: 500
Change from '21 Budget: (1,000)
Per Capita: —
Mission: 500
2021 Budget: 1,500
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Individual Contributions

Proposed 2022 Budget: 1,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 1,000
2021 Budget: 1,000

Assembly Offerings

Proposed 2022 Budget: 2,000
Change from '21 Budget: (1,000)
Per Capita: —
Mission: 2,000
2021 Budget: 3,000

Total Income

Proposed 2022 Budget: 402,956
Change from '21 Budget: (3,232)
Per Capita: 222,456
Mission: 180,500
2021 Budget: 406,188

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Expenses:
Staff, Office, & Administrative

EP Salary & Housing

Proposed 2022 Budget: 93,179
Change from '21 Budget: 1,827
Per Capita: 46,590
Mission: 46,590
2021 Budget: 91,352
Comment on Changes:
Recommended by Personnel

EP Benefits

Proposed 2022 Budget: 33,816
Change from '21 Budget: 642
Per Capita: 16,908
Mission: 16,907
2021 Budget: 33,174
Comment on Changes:
Based on Salary

EP Continuing Education

Proposed 2022 Budget: 5,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 2,500
Mission: 2,500
2021 Budget: 5,000

EP Professional Expense

Proposed 2022 Budget: 3,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 1,500
Mission: 1,500
2021 Budget: 3,000

EP Travel

Proposed 2022 Budget: 15,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 7,500
Mission: 7,500
2021 Budget: 15,000

Stated Clerk Salary & Housing

Proposed 2022 Budget: 17,653
Change from '21 Budget: 514
Per Capita: 17,653
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 17,139
Comment on Changes:
Recommended by Personnel

Stated Clerk Cont Ed

Proposed 2022 Budget: 1,200
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 1,200
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 1,200

Stated Clerk Professional Expenses

Proposed 2022 Budget: 750
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 750
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 750

Stated Clerk Travel

Proposed 2022 Budget: 3,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 3,000
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 3,000

Contract Staff

Proposed 2022 Budget: 7,500
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 2,500
Mission: 5,000
2021 Budget: 7,500

Consulting & Coaching

Proposed 2022 Budget: 8,500
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 8,500
2021 Budget: 8,500

Administrative Associates Salary & Benefits

Proposed 2022 Budget: 50,959
Change from '21 Budget: 3,119
Per Capita: 38,219
Mission: 12,740
2021 Budget: 47,840
Comment on Changes:
Recommended by Personnel

Treasurer Salary

Proposed 2022 Budget: 13,020
Change from '21 Budget: 737
Per Capita: 13,020
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 12,283
Comment on Changes:
Recommended by Personnel

Treasurer Travel

Proposed 2022 Budget: 1,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 1,000
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 1,000

Payroll Tax Expense

Proposed 2022 Budget: 6,245
Change from '21 Budget: 334
Per Capita: 5,246
Mission: 999
2021 Budget: 5,911
Comment on Changes:
Based on Salaries

Office & Administrative Expense

Proposed 2022 Budget: 36,500
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 9,125
Mission: 27,375
2021 Budget: 36,500

Total Staff and Office Expense

Proposed 2022 Budget: 296,322
Change from '21 Budget: 7,173
Per Capita: 166,711
Mission: 129,611
2021 Budget: 289,149

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Expenses:
Ecclesiastical Expenses

GA Expense

Proposed 2022 Budget: 250
Change from '21 Budget: 250
Per Capita: 250
Mission: —
2021 Budget: —
Comment on Changes:
GA in 2022

Moderator's Expense

Proposed 2022 Budget: 750
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 750
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 750

Insurance

Proposed 2022 Budget: 2,100
Change from '21 Budget: (900)
Per Capita: 2,100
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 3,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on activity and current costs

GA Per Capita

Proposed 2022 Budget: 43,427
Change from '21 Budget: (2,838)
Per Capita: 43,427
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 46,265
Comment on Changes:
Per GA

Synod Per Capita

Proposed 2022 Budget: 18,425
Change from '21 Budget: (1,204)
Per Capita: 18,425
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 19,629
Comment on Changes:
Per Synod

Permanent Judicial Commission

Proposed 2022 Budget: 250
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 250
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 250

Commissions

Proposed 2022 Budget: 750
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 750
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 750

Outside Accounting Services

Proposed 2022 Budget: 5,400
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: 5,400
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 5,400

Total Other Administrative Costs

Proposed 2022 Budget: 71,352
Change from '21 Budget: (4,692)
Per Capita: 71,352
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 76,044

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Expenses:
Presbytery Meetings & Committees

Presbytery Assembly

Proposed 2022 Budget: 2,000
Change from '21: (1,000)
Per Capita: 2,000
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 3,000
Based on Activity

Council

Proposed 2022 Budget: 750
Change from '21: (250)
Per Capita: 750
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 1,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Preparation for Ministry

Proposed 2022 Budget: 500
Change from '21: (250)
Per Capita: 500
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 750
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Committee on Ministry

Proposed 2022 Budget: 500
Change from '21: —
Per Capita: 500
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 500

Congregational Mission & Vitality

Proposed 2022 Budget: 150
Change from '21: (150)
Per Capita: —
Mission: 150
2021 Budget: 300
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Evangelism & Congregational Witness

Proposed 2022 Budget: 150
Change from '21: (100)
Per Capita: —
Mission: 150
2021 Budget: 250
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Stewardship

Proposed 2022 Budget: —
Change from '21: (100)
Per Capita: —
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 100
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Nominating Committee

Proposed 2022 Budget: —
Change from '21: (100)
Per Capita: —
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 100
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Trustees

Proposed 2022 Budget: —
Change from '21: (100)
Per Capita: —
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 100
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Total Meetings & Committees

Proposed 2022 Budget: 4,050
Change from '21 Budget: (2,050)
Per Capita: 3,750
Mission: 300
2021 Budget: 6,100

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Expenses:
Presbytery Programs

Council Program Expenses

Proposed 2022 Budget: 1,500
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 1,500
2021 Budget: 1,500

CPM Program Expenses

Proposed 2022 Budget: 1,500
Change from '21 Budget: (100)
Per Capita: 1,500
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 1,600
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

COM Program Expenses

Proposed 2022 Budget: 2,500
Change from '21 Budget: (500)
Per Capita: 2,500
Mission: —
2021 Budget: 3,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Resource Center Purchases

Proposed 2022 Budget: 250
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 250
2021 Budget: 250

Congregational Mission & Vitality

Proposed 2022 Budget: 250
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 250
2021 Budget: 250

Evangelism & Congregational Witness

Proposed 2022 Budget: 250
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 250
2021 Budget: 250

Stewardship

Proposed 2022 Budget: 250
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 250
2021 Budget: 250

Clergy Career Development & C/E Scholarships

Proposed 2022 Budget: 2,000
Change from '21 Budget: (2,000)
Per Capita: —
Mission: 2,000
2021 Budget: 4,000
Comment on Changes:
Based on Activity

Camp Pyoca

Proposed 2022 Budget: 24,000
Change from '21 Budget: —
Per Capita: —
Mission: 24,000
2021 Budget: 24,000

Total Presbytery Program

Proposed 2022 Budget: 32,500
Change from '21 Budget: (2,600)
Per Capita: 4,000
Mission: 28,500
2021 Budget: 35,100

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Per Capita Calculations

January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022

Per Capita Amounts

Presbytery – Base 2021 Amount
2022 PC: $ 29.76
Change: $ 2.00
2021 PC: $ 27.76

Partial increase due to lost membership and unpaid per capita
2022 PC: $ 3.45
Change: $ —
2021 PC: $ 3.45

Synod
2022 PC: $ 3.81
Change: $ —
2021 PC: $ 3.81

General Assembly
2022 PC: $ 8.98
Change: $ —
2021 PC: $ 8.98

Total Per Capita:
2022 PC: $ 46.00
Change: $ 2.00
2021 PC: $ 44.00

POV Members
2022 PC: $ 4,836
Change: $ (316)
2021 PC: $ 5,152

Income from Per Capita:
2022 PC: $ 222,456
Change: $ (4,232)
2021 PC: $ 226,688

Per Capita Expense:
2022 PC: $ 245,814
Change: $ (1,885)
2021 PC: $ 247,699

Surplus (Deficit):
2022 PC: $ (23,358)
Change: $ (2,347)
2021 PC: $ (21,011)

Note: In 2020, 16 churches failed to pay all or part of their Per Capita.

Unpaid Per Capita raises the Per Capita expense for all the other churches in the Presbytery.

For 2022, the effect of unpaid Per Capita has been projected as part of the budget process.

Committee on Ministry Report

Elder Mary McClellan and The Rev. John Napoli, Co-Moderators

Summary of COM Actions, August 17, 2021 through November 7, 2021

FOR INFORMATION

At the August 17, 2021 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreements:

a. Corydon Presbyterian Church of Corydon and the Rev. Cindy Cushman serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 09/01/21 to 12/31/21
Hrs./wk 30 hrs/wk
Salary $12,508
Housing $25,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate - $1,000 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

b. First Presbyterian Church of Greene County of Bloomfield and the Rev. Hana Elliott serving as Stated Supply Pastor.

Period 09/03/21 to 09/02/22
Hrs./wk 30 hrs/wk
Salary $16,000
Housing $25,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,500
Pension Yes

2. Approved the dismissal of the Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy to Lake Huron Presbytery.

3. Approved the dismissal of the Rev. Jaeseok Park to Missouri Union Presbytery.

4. Approved the dismissal of the Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham, Honorably Retired, to Lake Michigan Presbytery.

At the September 21, 2021 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreements:

a. Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church of New Albany and the Rev. Karen McDonald Smith serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $8,241
Housing $16,800
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate - $500 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

b. Patoka Presbyterian Church of Patoka and the Rev. William Morris serving as Ecumenical Supply Pastor.

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 10hrs/wk
Salary N/A
Housing $10,920
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate - $1,100 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension No

c. Scipio Presbyterian Church of Scipio and the Rev. Amy Artis serving as Ecumenical Supply Pastor

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 12hrs/wk
Salary $8,400
Housing $9,600
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension No

At the November 2, 2021 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreement:

a. Corydon Presbyterian Church of Corydon and the Rev. Cindy Cushman serving as Stated Supply Pastor. (Stated Supply as of 11/02/2021)

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 30 hrs/wk
Salary $12,516.50*
Housing $25,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate - $1,000 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes
*includes $2,869.36 SECA offset

2. Approved a “Validated Ministry of Pulpit Supply, Sacramental Ministry, and Governance.”

When there is a vacancy in pastoral leadership – particularly in smaller congregations – sessions often find it difficult to fill the pulpit with a Minister of the Word and Sacrament who can celebrated the Sacraments. Similarly, the presbytery must appoint a minister member of the presbytery to serve as moderator of session and to moderate congregational meetings, Pastors in certain geographic areas of the presbytery are often overworked to meet these needs.

Those eligible would be:

• A Minister of the Word and Sacrament in the PC (USA)

• A Member of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, or willing to be received with COM approval

• Not otherwise serving in pastoral leadership

• Successfully completed a criminal background check

• Willing and available to offer pulpit supply for at least two to three Sundays a month

• Willing and available to be appointed as Moderator of Session for up to two congregations

• Accountable to the COM leadership (Co-Moderators, Executive Presbyter, and Stated Clerk) by submitting reports of their activity quarterly, or as requested

• Approved by the Committee on Ministry to serve in this validated ministry

Compensation at or above the presbytery minimum and IRS mileage for pulpit supply and governance will ordinarily be borne by the session. The Executive Presbyter, at her discretion, may apply appropriate presbytery funds to help offset some of the costs.

With the approval of the Committee on Ministry, this position would be eligible as an ordainable call.

3. Agreed to recommend to the Presbytery of Ohio Valley that it approve the request of the Congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Washington, that the Rev. Cheryl Thorne be installed as pastor (see action item below)

At the November 7, 2021 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Agreements approved electronically:

a. Salem Presbyterian Church of Salem and Elder Richard Clark serving as Commissioned Pastor.

Period 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $12,079
Housing $6,039.50
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension No

b. First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon and the Rev. Larry Langer serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 10/01/21 to 09/30/22
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $27,500
Housing $25,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate - $2,000 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,000
Pension No

FOR ACTION

The Committee on Ministry recommends that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley approve the request of the Congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Washington, that the Rev. Cheryl Thorne be installed as pastor.

Cheryl Thorne is currently serving as Stated Supply Pastor. Per presbytery policy, such requests can be approved for those who have served in a temporary relationship for at least five years with these provisions:

1) Session consultation with the Committee on Ministry,
2) request of the Congregation at a duly called meeting,
3) review and recommendation of the COM, and
4) a 75% or higher affirmative vote of the Presbytery.

Report of the 2021 Nominating Committee

The Rev. Deborah Fortel, Moderator

Part One: Service to the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

*denotes second term
**denotes additional years eto equal six years total for PJC

Moderator:

Elder Alicia Holt (First, Greene County—Bloomfield)

Vice Moderator:

Rev. Felipe Martinez

Presbytery Council At-Large Members:

Class of 2023:
Rev. Kelley Jepsen*
Rev. Vanlal Hruaia*

Board of Trustees:

Class of 2024:
Elder Rob Henson (First, Evansville)*

Committee on Ministry

Class of 2024:
Elder Trina Brown (Salem)*
Rev. Cindy Cushman
Rev. Cheryl Montgomery*
Rev. Karen McDonald Smith

Committee on Preparation for Ministry

Moderator: Rev. Hana Elliott

Class of 2024:
Rev. Jeff Cover
Elder Ann Stanley (First, Montezuma)
Rev. John Vanderzee*

Congregational Mission & Vitality Committee

Moderator: Rev. Cheryl Thorne

Class of 2024:
Rev. Eric Wright

Evangelism & Congregational Witness Committee

Note: no nominees are needed to fill this committee.

Permanent Judicial Commission:

Class of 2023:
Elder Alan Harder (Central, Terre Haute)**

Class of 2024:
Elder David Holt (First, Greene County—Bloomfield)**
Elder Mary Ruth Phares (First, Jeffersonville)**

Class of 2027:
Rev. Don Summerfield

Stewardship Committee:

Class of 2024:
Elder Janet Lowry (Hanover)*

Part Two: Service to the Larger Church

(**denotes second term)

Pyoca Board of Directors Nominees:
Note: The Pyoca Board of Directors elects its own Board Members. These names are simply suggestions from the nominating committee and the presbytery.

Rev. Cal Brand
Elder Becky Herald (First, Jeffersonville)

Commissioner to the Synod of Lincoln Trails

Class of 2024:
Rev. Andrew Black*

2021 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other over a two-year span. Sharing prayers with each other works! Here's how you can help:

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. If your church is in a parish, we'd also appreciate information on the benefits you feel parish membership has brought to the parish churches.

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.

Nov 21 – POV Staff
Nov 28 – Hanover College

Dec 5 – Agencies of the PC(USA)
Dec 12 – POV Chaplains and others in Specialized Ministries
Dec 19 – Peace on Earth
Dec 26 – Candidates and Inquirers