The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
April 7, 2022

Online Video Conference via Zoom

Elder Alicia Holt, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

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Docket for Assembly:
April 7, 2022

Online Video Conference via Zoom

Elder Alicia Holt, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

10:00am EDT / 9:00am CDT

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order and Opening Prayer: Alicia Holt

Introductory Business

• Welcome

• Technology Review: Rhonda Seymour

• Introduction of New Members: Joe Kimmel

• Seating of Corresponding Members: Joe Kimmel

• Consent Agenda

— Minutes of 11/18/21 and 2/10/22; Docket; Stated Clerk's Report; Treasurer's Report

Report of the Presbytery Council: Susan McGhee

• For Presbytery Action: Revised Covenant Among the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, and the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center

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

Speak Out Session

Report of the Executive Presbyter: Susan McGhee

New Business

Proclamation of the Word: John Napoli

Prayers of the Presbytery

• Minutes for Mission: Resettling Refugee Families

• Memorial Moments for Kevin Fleming and Robert Lorimer

Service of Sending and Blessing for the Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegate to the 225th General Assembly (2022) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Invitation to the Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Stated Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Deaths:

The Presbytery notes the deaths of the Rev. Kevin Scott Fleming, Evansville First, on February 12, 2022, and of the Rev. Robert Eugene Lorimer, Honorably Retired, on March 5, 2022.

B. Ministers Received and Transferred since Fall 2021:

• Received: Roger Veliquette—from Mid-Kentucky Presbytery

• Dismissed: None

C. Churches celebrating 5-year incremental anniversaries in 2022 include:

Vincennes, Indiana
Anniversary: 220th
Founded: 01/01/1802

Rockville, Memorial
Anniversary: 200th
Founded: 01/01/1822

Cayuga, Cayuga
Anniversary: 195th
Founded: 01/01/1827

Mount Vernon, First
Anniversary: 185th
Founded: 01/01/1837

Montezuma, First
Anniversary: 170th
Founded: 04/18/1852

Sullivan, First
Anniversary: 165th
Founded: 08/01/1857

Scipio, Scipio
Anniversary: 190th
Founded: 08/04/1832

North Vernon, Graham
Anniversary: 205th
Founded: 08/10/1817

Salem, Salem
Anniversary: 205th
Founded: 08/14/1817

Evansville, First Avenue
Anniversary: 150th
Founded: 09/27/1872

Clinton, United
Anniversary: 60th
Founded: 11/07/1962

Princeton, Fairview
Anniversary: 125th
Founded: 11/21/1897

New Albany, St. John United
Anniversary: 205th
Founded: 12/17/1817

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Anniversary: 55th
Founded: 12/31/1967

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Anniversary: 40th
Founded: 12/31/1982

D. Church in Closing Process (also refer to Council Report):

Royal Oak, Grace, Grammer, Bethany (Spencer).

E. Business Entity Reports Reminder:

Clerks of each Session complete/update their Church's Business Entity Reports with the Indiana Secretary of State's website every other year. Please check to see whether this is the year for your needed update. Look up your church's status at: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch

F. Remaining Assembly dates for 2022:

• Saturday, August 13. Currently planned to be a hybrid meeting—scheduled for Bloomington First.

• Thursday, November 17. Location to be determined.

Treasurer's Report

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through December 31, 2021

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $210,353
Budget: $226,688

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $69,919
Budget: $85,000

Contributions
Actual: $2,200
Budget: $5,500

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

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

Total Revenue
Actual: $371,472
Budget: $406,188

January 1 through December 31, 2021

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $253,170
Budget: $252,649

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $76,781
Budget: $76,044

Meeting Expense
Actual: $228
Budget: $6,100

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $43,932
Budget: $36,500

Program Expense
Actual: $26,850
Budget: $35,100

Total Expense
Actual: $400,961
Budget: $406,393

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ (29,489)
Budget: $ (205)

Fund Balances
As of December 31, 2021

Church Legacy Funds $933,935
Monroe City Fund $177,892
Brown Trust $35,350
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $118,249
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $42,669
Undesignated Net Assets $1,330,647

Total Funds $2,638,742

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
12/31/2021: $ 4,136
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 67
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,948
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,948
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 386
2021 PerCapita: $ 16,984
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 16,984
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, United
Members: 62
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,728
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,728
Percent Paid: 100%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 106
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,664
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 4,664
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 224
2021 PerCapita: $ 9,856
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 9,856
Percent Paid: 100%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 29
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,276
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,276
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 25
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 24
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,056
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,056
Percent Paid: 100%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 24
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,056
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,056
Percent Paid: 100%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 4
2021 PerCapita: $ 176
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,496
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,496
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 91
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,004
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 4,004
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, First
Members: 444
2021 PerCapita: $ 19,536
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 19,536
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 78
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,432
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,432
Percent Paid: 100%

Dale, Dale
Members: 39
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,716
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,716
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,672
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,672
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 327
2021 PerCapita: $ 14,388
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 14,388
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, First
Members: 294
2021 PerCapita: $ 12,936
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 12,936
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,408
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,452
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 15
2021 PerCapita: $ 660
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 64
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,816
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,400
Percent Paid: 50%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 528
Percent Paid: 100%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 110
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,840
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 4,840
Percent Paid: 100%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 53
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,332
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,332
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,716
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,716
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 21
2021 PerCapita: $ 924
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 924
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 191
2021 PerCapita: $ 8,404
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 8,404
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 55
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,420
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2021 PerCapita: $ 616
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 616
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,980
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 204
Percent Paid: 10%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 67
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,948
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,948
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 45
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,980
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,980
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Madison
Members: 130
2021 PerCapita: $ 5,720
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 5,720
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 6
2021 PerCapita: $ 264
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 264
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 57
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,508
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,508
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 53
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,332
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,332
Percent Paid: 100%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2021 PerCapita: $ 924
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 924
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 54
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,376
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,376
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 528
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 42
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,848
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,848
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 81
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,564
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,564
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 164
2021 PerCapita: $ 7,216
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,257
Percent Paid: 17%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 25
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,100
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 616
Percent Paid: 56%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 14
2021 PerCapita: $ 616
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 616
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 33
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,452
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,452
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 7
2021 PerCapita: $ 308
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 308
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 9
2021 PerCapita: $ 396
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 396
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 55
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,420
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,332
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,332
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 75
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,300
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,300
Percent Paid: 100%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 36
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,584
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,584
Percent Paid: 100%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 22
2021 PerCapita: $ 968
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 968
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 64
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,816
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,816
Percent Paid: 100%

Scipio, United
Members: 28
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,232
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,232
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 41
2021 PerCapita: $ 1,804
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 1,804
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 110
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,840
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 4,840
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 12
2021 PerCapita: $ 528
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 68
2021 PerCapita: $ 2,992
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,992
Percent Paid: 100%

Sullivan, First
Members: 82
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,608
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,608
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 223
2021 PerCapita: $ 9,812
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 9,812
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 82
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,608
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,608
Percent Paid: 100%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 10
2021 PerCapita: $ 440
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2021 PerCapita: $ 176
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 13
2021 PerCapita: $ 572
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 572
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 100
2021 PerCapita: $ 4,400
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 2,100
Percent Paid: 48%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 7
2021 PerCapita: $ 308
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 308
Percent Paid: 100%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,960
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,960
Percent Paid: 100%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 71
2021 PerCapita: $ 3,124
Received as of
12/31/2021: $ 3,124
Percent Paid: 100%

Total Members: 5152

Total 2021 Per Capita: $226,688
Total 2021 Received
as of 12/31/2021: $ 210,045

Total Percent Paid: 93%

POV Shared Mission 2021

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 210
Synod: 70
POV: 420
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV: 2,625
Total: 2,625

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV: 1000
Total: 1000

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 9
Synod: 3
POV: 18
Total: 30

Brazil, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 270
Synod: 90
POV: 540
Total: 900

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 225
Synod: 75
POV: 450
Total: 750

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 945
Synod: 315
POV: 1,890
Total: 3,150

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 4,349
Synod: 3,450
POV: 20,697
Total: 28,495

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Dale, Dale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 750
Synod: 250
POV: 1,500
Total: 2,500

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 4,200
Synod: 1,400
POV: 8,400
Total: 14,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 75
Synod: 25
POV: 150
Total: 250

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 550
Synod: 250
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 1,800
Synod: 600
POV: 3,600
Total: 6,000

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 150
Synod: 50
POV: 300
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 45
Synod: 15
POV: 90
Total: 150

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod: 50
POV: 100
Total: 150

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 2,633
Synod: 743
POV: 3,375
Total: 6,750

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV: 300
Total: 300

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 150
Synod: 50
POV: 300
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 600
Synod: 200
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 30
Synod: 10
POV: 60
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 1,250
Synod: 1,250
POV: 2,500
Total: 5,000

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 300
Synod: 100
POV: 600
Total: 1,000

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 1,200
Synod: 400
POV: 2,400
Total: 4,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 373
Synod: 124
POV: 746
Total: 1,244

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 200
Synod: 100
POV: 2,000
Total: 2,300

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 6,775
Synod: 1,833
POV: 8,058
Total: 16,667

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 44
Synod: 15
POV: 89
Total: 148

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 75
Synod: 25
POV: 150
Total: 250

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 12/31/2021
GA: 2,160
Synod: 720
POV: 4,320
Total: 7,200

Total Pledged: 0

As of 12/31/2021
Total GA: 29,368
Total Synod: 12,213
Total POV: 69,079
Total Received: 110,659

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council met December 7, 2021, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed and commissioned Joe Kimmel to serve as moderator of session for United Presbyterian Church, Laconia.

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a Resolution for the Dissolution of the Grammer Presbyterian Church (attached)

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

The Presbytery Council met January 11, 2022, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, elected Elder Gary Crow to serve on the Committee on Preparation for Ministry, Class of 2022

2. Called a special meeting of the Presbytery Assembly for February 10, 2022, by zoom videoconference, to examine Heather Thiessen for Ordination

3. Acted on matters relating to assistance for congregations working to resettle refugee families, including making a grant to Central Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute, for $5,000

The Presbytery Council met February 8, 2022, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a request from the Congregation of United Presbyterian Church, Laconia, for a waiver of term limits for session members per G-2.0404

2. Authorized a grant of $10,000 from Disaster Assistance to United Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, following storm damage

3. Approved the recommendation of the Executive Presbyter to hold the April 7, 2022 Assembly via zoom videoconference

The Presbytery Council met March 22, 2022, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Observed memorial moments for the Rev. Kevin Fleming

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a request from the Congregation of Community Presbyterian Church, Leavenworth, for a waiver of term limits for session members per G-2.0404

3. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, approved a request from the Congregation of Community Presbyterian Church, Charlestown, for a waiver of term limits for session members per G-2.0404

4. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Cheryl Thorne to serve as moderator of session for the Princeton Presbyterian Church, effective April 1, 2022.

5. Approved a grant to First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville, for assistance with relocating a refugee family.

6. Set the August Presbytery Assembly for First Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, to be held as a hybrid meeting.

7. Bid farewell and Godspeed to Council member Vanlal Hruaia.

8. Reviewed a revised covenant among Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, and the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, to be presented for Presbytery Action at the April 7 Assembly. (attached)

For Presbytery's Action:

1. That the attached “Covenant Among The Presbytery of Ohio Valley, The Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, and the Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center” be approved.

A Covenant Among
The Presbytery of Ohio Valley,
The Presbytery of Whitewater Valley,
and Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center
(proposed 2022 revision)

I. Parties

This revised covenant is entered into between the Presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Whitewater Valley and Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center, Inc. (PCRC), an Indiana not-for-profit public benefit corporation. The original covenant was agreed to by all parties in 2019.

II. Covenant

The Presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Whitewater Valley and the PCRC covenant together to affirm our support for Camp Pyoca, and our present and historic partnership and mutuality of purpose in providing for Camp Pyoca and to outline the promises of all parties to each other as the PCRC establishes itself as a non-profit camp and retreat center to carry on the mission and purpose of Camp Pyoca. Recognizing that the future may bring significant changes for the PCRC and the partner Presbyteries, it is anticipated that this Covenant will be revised as circumstances evolve, and agree to review and renew this Covenant at least every three years, or at the request of any of the parties as circumstances require.

III. The Promises of the Presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Whitewater Valley to the PCRC

A. The Presbyteries provide PCRC an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and recognize PCRC as an institution related to both Presbyteries through this Covenant. The Presbyteries recognize PCRC as an institution with ties to the Presbyterian Church (USA) where programs with multiple denominations and/or interfaith endeavors may take place.

B. Recognizing that PCRC will be an independent entity, the Presbyteries will encourage their pastors and congregations to consider the PCRC for summer camping programs, retreats, and/or other conferences hosted by the PCRC. They will publicize the PCRC camps, retreats, and other programs on their web sites and in emails, newsletters, etc., and will provide links on their web sites to the PCRC home page.

C. The Presbyteries will collaborate with the PCRC in planning and sponsoring events each year designed to meet the needs of the Church: these may include, but are not limited to Presbytery assemblies, youth conferences, or pastor retreats.

D. The staff and leaders of both Presbyteries will strive to remain informed about the programs and policies of the PCRC, and will support and interpret its mission.

E. Each Presbytery will provide access to its Council, and will offer the PCRC the opportunity to report at its regular assemblies.

F. Each Presbytery will name two nominees to the PCRC Board of Directors each year through its normal election process. Should the Board of Directors not elect a nominee from a Presbytery, it will request that the Presbytery nominate an alternative.

G. The Presbyteries will encourage support of the PCRC through inclusion of financial support in their annual budgets, and will encourage congregations to participate in the financial support and fundraising objectives of the PCRC, in consultation with and in collaboration between the PCRC and the Presbytery Councils.

IV. An Additional Promise of the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley to the PCRC

The Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, working through the Board of Directors and the Coordinating Council, intends at the appropriate time to transfer the current Camp Pyoca real property, fixtures, equipment, and tangible assets to the new independent PCRC for reasonable consideration. Terms of this transfer to be addressed in a separate Transition Agreement between the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley and the PCRC.

V. The Promises of the PCRC to the Presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Whitewater Valley

A. The PCRC covenants to offer staff leadership and physical facilities for appropriate training events, programs, seminars, and related activities, including events specifically designed to meet the needs of the Presbyteries, their member congregations, and their other organizations and institutions.

B. The PCRC will provide complimentary weekday lodging for renewal and study leave to pastoral leaders and youth staff of congregations from both Presbyteries, and will communicate this amenity to the Presbyteries each year.

C. The PCRC will offer a lodging discount to congregations from both Presbyteries for youth, adult, and family retreats, and will communicate this discount to the Presbyteries each year.

D. The PCRC Board of Directors will operate according to its bylaws. The PCRC will provide both Presbyteries an annual financial report with periodic updates as necessary at the request of the leadership of either Presbytery.

E. The PCRC will provide programming and leadership to uphold the historic and present focus of the Reformed tradition.

F. The PCRC will cooperate and collaborate with both Presbyteries, seeking ways to support them, their member congregations, and their other organizations and institutions.

VI. Additional Promises of the PCRC to the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley

A. The PCRC will maintain the real property, fixtures, equipment, and tangible assets of Camp Pyoca and of the PCRC in good working order and repair, and will make improvements as finances allow and needs require.

B. During the transition of Camp Pyoca to an independent camp and retreat center and until a final transfer of the property is executed, the PCRC shall not incur any material indebtedness without the advance approval of the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley. In the spirit of the historic partnership of Camp Pyoca and the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley, consultation between the PCRC and the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley concerning encumbrances on the land or buildings shall continue once the transition is complete (in keeping with the provision in Section VI. C. below).

C. The PCRC Board of Directors will not sell any land or buildings transferred to it from the Presbytery of Whitewater Valley without prior consultation with and approval from the Presbytery's Board of Directors. If at any time in the future the PCRC is formally dissolved, declares bankruptcy, has a receiver appointed, or finds it is unable to continue as an independent entity, its real and personal assets remaining after provision for payment of valid debts and liabilities shall be distributed to the Presbytery or its successor.

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

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

WHEREAS, Stated Clerk Joe Kimmel and Executive Presbyter Susan McGhee met with the Session and Congregation on October 31, 2021, to confer about the process of dissolution; and

WHEREAS, the Session and Congregation reaffirmed its decision to move toward dissolution; and

WHEREAS, the final Service of Worship was held November 14, 2021, with Elder Kimmel representing the Presbytery;

Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of its Council, dissolve the Grammer Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), effective December 15, 2021, with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Officers of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc., be commissioned and authorized

1. to act on all matters pertaining to the dissolution of the Congregation,

2. to act on all matters pertaining the disposition of property and other assets,

3. to assist in matters pertaining to the dissolution of the Grammer Presbyterian Church, Inc., and

4. to make regular reports to the Council and a final report to the Presbytery; and

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

Adopted this 7th day of December 2021, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, through its Council.

Attest:

The Rev. 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.

Resolution for the Dissolution of the Bethany Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Spencer, Indiana

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

WHEREAS, the Church Treasurer informed the Executive Presbyter that the Congregation no longer had funds to pay church bills; and

WHEREAS, the Presbytery, acting through Executive Presbyter Susan McGhee and Presbytery Treasurer Jean Brown, assumed all financial obligations for the church and conferred with officers of Congregation about the process of dissolution; and

WHEREAS, the Session confirmed its decision to move toward the dissolution of the Congregation, and indicated that it did not wish to hold a final Service of Worship

Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of its Council, dissolve the Bethany Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Spencer, Indiana, effective December 15, 2021, with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Officers of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc., be commissioned and authorized

1. to act on all matters pertaining to the dissolution of the Congregation,

2. to act on all matters pertaining the disposition of property and other assets,

3. to make regular reports to the Council and a final report to the Presbytery; and

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

Adopted this 7th day of December 2021, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, through its Council.

Attest:

The Rev. 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.

Committee on Ministry Report

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

Summary of COM Actions, November 8, 2021 through March 22, 2022

FOR INFORMATION

At the January 11, 2022 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreements:

a. First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington and the Rev. Scott Kenefake serving as Transitional Pastor.

Period 11/09/21 to 11/08/22
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $96,000
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $3,374
Pension Yes

b. First Presbyterian Church of Scottsburg and the Rev. Don Summerfield serving as Stated Supply Pastor.

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $9,746
Housing $12,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $700
Pension Yes

c. Fairview Presbyterian Church of Princeton and the Rev. Mark Holland serving as Ecumenical Supply Pastor.

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 18 hrs/wk
Salary $20,472
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
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 Pastor.

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $31,200
Housing Manse + $4,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—$1,300 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $600
Pension No

At the March 22, 2022 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreement:

a. First Presbyterian Church of Paoli and the Rev. Robert Turner serving as Stated Supply Pastor.

Period 01/01/22 to 12/31/22
Hrs./wk 15 hrs/wk
Salary $18,758.25*
Housing See note.
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
*Up to 100% may be designated as housing allowance.

2022 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, 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 office@presbyteryov.org Call 866-344-7853 for more information.

Apr 10 – First, Brazil
Apr 17 – (Easter) Your own congregation
Apr 24 – Brownstown

May 1 – United, Cayuga
May 8 – Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center
May 15 – Valley City, Central
May 22 – Community, Charlestown
May 29 – Fairlawn, Columbus

June 5 – Churches searching for pastoral leadership
June 12 – Commissioners to General Assembly
June 19 – PC(USA) 225th General Assembly
June 26 – First, Columbus

July 3 – Corydon
July 10 – Dale
July 17 – Church of the Covenant, Elizabeth
July 24 – Eastminister, Evansville
July 31 – First, Evansville

Aug 7 – First Avenue, Evansville
Aug 14 – First, Farmersburg
Aug 21 – ** Community, Henryville
Aug 28 – ** Mt. Lebanon, Henryville

Sept 4 – ** Nabb
Sept 11 – Emergency responders and disaster relief workers
Sept 18 – First, Fort Branch
Sept 25 – Greencastle

Oct 2 – Hanover
Oct 9 – First, Jeffersonville
Oct 16 – Rehobeth, Laconia
Oct 23 – United, Laconia
Oct 30 – Community, Leavonworth

Nov 6 – Presbytery of Ohio Valley Staff
Nov 13 – Lexington
Nov 20 – United, Livonia
Nov 27 – Madison, Madison

Dec 4 – Hanover College
Dec 11 – POV Chaplains and others in Specialized Ministries
Dec 18 – All Serving in the Military
Dec 25 – (Christmas) Peace on Earth

Southern Hills Parish**