The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
August 13, 2022

Online Video Conference via Zoom
In-person at First Presbyterian, Bloomington

Elder Alicia Holt, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

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Docket for Assembly:
August 13, 2022

Online Video Conference via Zoom
In-person at First Presbyterian, Bloomington

Elder Alicia Holt, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

1:00pm EDT / 12:00pm CDT

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order: Alicia Holt

Hymn and Prayer

Proclamation of the Word: Felipe Martinez

Introductory Business

• Welcome

• Introduction of New Members: Joe Kimmel and Susan McGhee

• Seating of Corresponding Members: Joe Kimmel

• Consent Agenda

— Minutes of 04/07/22

— Docket

— Treasurer's Report

— Stated Clerk's Report: Joe Kimmel

Report of the Presbytery Council: Susan McGhee

• Recommendation for 2023 Assembly dates

• Recommendation for 2023 Per Capita

Report of the Committee on Ministry: Alan Finnan

• Honorable Retirement of Martha FrizLanger, effective August 31, 2022

• Recommendation for 2023 Minimum Compensation

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center

Speak Out Session

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery and Necrology

•Memorial Moment for William Barrett

Invitation to the Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

First Presbyterian Church
221 E Sixth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408

(812) 332-1514

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.

First Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, on Lincoln Street, between Sixth and Seventh, northwest of the Monroe County Public Library, two blocks northeast of the Monroe County Courthouse. Limited parking is available in the church parking lots on the north side of the church, accessible from Seventh Street. First Presbyterian is planning to have church members directing parking. The driveway leading in is between the lot directly behind the church and the new lot (see included maps-old driveways still appear on Google maps). Please be aware there is a bike lane on 7th Street, separated by a concrete divider. Metered street parking is available. Additional parking is also available in a municipal lot at the corner of Sixth and Lincoln (Please note: several of those spaces are permanently reserved for the library).

The parking garage at the corner of Fourth and Walnut is also available for the public. Please see the Downtown Parking map, or visit the Bloomington Parking Services webpage for complete parking information.

From the North:

• Take I-69 South to exit 123 for Walnut St. North.
• Cross the State Road 45/46 intersection (you will now be on College Avenue).
• Continue down College to 6th Street and turn left (east).
• The church will be on the left, at the corner of 6th and Lincoln St.

From the East:

• Take State Road 46 West. State Road 46 turns into Third Street.
• Turn right (north) onto Lincoln Street.
• The church is on the left, in between 6th and 7th Streets.

From the Northwest:

• Take State Road 46 East.
• Turn right (south) onto College Avenue.
• Continue down College to 6th Street and turn left (east).
• The church will be on the left, at the corner of 6th and Lincoln St.

From the South and Southwest:

Whether you are coming up SR 45, SR 37, or I-69 all the way, these all merge together at I-69 Exit 117 (SR 45/Bloomfield Road).

From that point:
• State Road 45 becomes Bloomfield Road.
• When you cross S Adams Street, Bloomfield Road will become Second Street.
• Turn left (north) onto Walnut Street.
• Turn right (east) onto Sixth Street.
• The church will be on the left, at the corner of 6th and Lincoln St.

The church parking lot is accessed from 7th Street.

Stated Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Deaths:

William Barrett, Member At-Large, died on June 7, 2022.

B. Ministers Ordained, Received and Transferred since April 7, 2022:

Ordained: Heather Thiessen (04/30/2022)

Received: Ryan Bradney — Transylvania Presbytery (07/05/2022)

Dismissed:

• Vanlal Hruaia — Maumee Valley Presbytery (04/18/2022)

• Jay Silence — Mid-Kentuckey Presbytery (04/25/2022)

• Je Lee — Wabash Valley Presbytery (06/29/2022)

C. Churches in Closing Process (also refer to Council Report):

Royal Oak, Grace, Grammer.

D. Session Minutes Review: Procedures are being established for an in-person meeting in September for the Review of Session Minutes.

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 if this is the year for your needed update. To look up a church's status, use the following link: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch

F. Remaining Assembly date for 2022:

• Thursday, November 17.

Treasurer's Report

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through June 30, 2022

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $154,709
Budget: $222,456
% of Budget: 70%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $31,191
Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 37%

Contributions
Actual: $527
Budget: $3,500
% of Budget: 15%

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $6,000
Budget: $12,000
% of Budget: 50%

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $40,000
Budget: $80,000
% of Budget: 50%

Total Revenue
Actual: $232,427
Budget: $402,956
% of Budget: 58%

January 1 through June 30, 2022

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $125,449
Budget: $259,822
% of Budget: 48%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $32,364
Budget: $71,352
% of Budget: 45%

Meeting Expense
Actual: --
Budget: $4,050
% of Budget: 0%

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $18,352
Budget: $36,500
% of Budget: 50%

Program Expense
Actual: $14,753
Budget: $32,500
% of Budget: 45%

Total Expense
Actual: $190,918
Budget: $404,224
% of Budget: 47%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 41,509
Budget: $ (1,268)

Fund Balances
As of June 30, 2022

Church Legacy Funds $903,935
Monroe City Fund $177,892
Brown Trust $20,350
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $115,222
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $42,649
Undesignated Net Assets $1,066,108

Total Funds $2,326,156

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

2022 Per Capita
$46.00

Bedford, First
Members: 89
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,094
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 3,000
Percent Paid: 73%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 59
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,714
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,714
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 331
2022 PerCapita: $ 15,226
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 15,226
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, United
Members: 60
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,760
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 106
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,876
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Brazil, First
Members: 221
2022 PerCapita: $ 10,166
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 5,083
Percent Paid: 50%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 31
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,426
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,426
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2022 PerCapita: $ 552
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 25
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,150
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,058
Percent Paid: 92%

Central, Valley City
Members: 24
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,104
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 21
2022 PerCapita: $ 966
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 966
Percent Paid: 100%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,564
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,564
Percent Paid: 100%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 90
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,140
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,070
Percent Paid: 50%

Columbus, First
Members: 430
2022 PerCapita: $ 19,780
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 19,780
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 74
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,404
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,610
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,610
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 37
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,702
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,702
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 238
2022 PerCapita: $ 10,948
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,737
Percent Paid: 25%

Evansville, First
Members: 293
2022 PerCapita: $ 13,478
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 6,739
Percent Paid: 50%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,472
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 12
2022 PerCapita: $ 552
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 552
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 54
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,484
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 11
2022 PerCapita: $ 506
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 107
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,922
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 5,204
Percent Paid: 106%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 51
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,346
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,910
Percent Paid: 124%

Henryville, Community
Members: 39
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,794
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,794
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 21
2022 PerCapita: $ 966
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 966
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 177
2022 PerCapita: $ 8,142
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 4,071
Percent Paid: 50%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 52
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,392
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,392
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2022 PerCapita: $ 644
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 616
Percent Paid: 96%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,070
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 67
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,082
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 3,082
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 45
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,070
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,024
Percent Paid: 98%

Madison, Madison
Members: 128
2022 PerCapita: $ 5,888
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 5,888
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 8
2022 PerCapita: $ 368
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 368
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 53
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,438
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,438
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 46
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,116
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,116
Percent Paid: 100%

Montezuma, First
Members: 18
2022 PerCapita: $ 828
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 828
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 56
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,576
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,576
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 12
2022 PerCapita: $ 552
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 552
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 42
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,932
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,932
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 81
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,726
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 3,634
Percent Paid: 98%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 164
2022 PerCapita: $ 7,544
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 22
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,012
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 536
Percent Paid: 53%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 14
2022 PerCapita: $ 644
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 644
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 32
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,472
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 12
2022 PerCapita: $ 552
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 552
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2022 PerCapita: $ 460
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 460
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 55
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,530
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,530
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 42
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,932
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,932
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 73
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,358
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 34
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,564
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,000
Percent Paid: 64%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 18
2022 PerCapita: $ 828
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 828
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 62
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,852
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,816
Percent Paid: 99%

Scipio, United
Members: 19
2022 PerCapita: $ 874
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 874
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 37
2022 PerCapita: $ 1,702
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,702
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 108
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,968
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 4,968
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 12
2022 PerCapita: $ 552
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 63
2022 PerCapita: $ 2,898
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,898
Percent Paid: 100%

Sullivan, First
Members: 80
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,680
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 3,680
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 218
2022 PerCapita: $ 10,028
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 10,028
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 80
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,680
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 3,000
Percent Paid: 82%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 10
2022 PerCapita: $ 460
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 460
Percent Paid: 100%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2022 PerCapita: $ 184
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 13
2022 PerCapita: $ 598
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 100
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,600
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,500
Percent Paid: 54%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 7
2022 PerCapita: $ 322
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2022 PerCapita: $ 4,140
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 2,070
Percent Paid: 50%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 72
2022 PerCapita: $ 3,312
Received as of
6/30/2022: $ 1,613
Percent Paid: 49%

Total Members: 4832

Total 2022 Per Capita: $222,272
Total 2022 Received
as of 6/30/2022: $ 154,709

Total Percent Paid: 70%

POV Shared Mission 2022

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 210
Synod: 70
POV: 420
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV: 2,625
Total: 2,625

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Brazil, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

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

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

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

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

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

Clinton, United
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 473
Synod: 158
POV: 945
Total: 1,575

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 2,174
Synod: 1,725
POV: 10,348
Total: 14,247

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 2,101
Synod: 700
POV: 4,202
Total: 7,004

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
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GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 600
Synod: 200
POV: 1,200
Total: 2,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 900
Synod: 300
POV: 1,800
Total: 3,000

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 150
Synod: 50
POV: 300
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 45
Synod: 15
POV: 90
Total: 150

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 1,787
Synod: 504
POV: 2,291
Total: 4,581

Madison, Madison
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged:
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POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged:
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GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 30
Synod: 10
POV: 60
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

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

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
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POV:
Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
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Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
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POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged:
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Total: 0

Scipio, United
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 100
Synod: 50
POV: 1,000
Total: 1,150

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 2,925
Synod: 825
POV: 3,750
Total: 7,500

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 6/30/2022
GA: 1,080
Synod: 360
POV: 2,160
Total: 3,600

Total Pledged: 0

As of 6/30/2022
Total GA: 12,574
Total Synod: 4,967
Total POV: 31,191
Total Received: 48,732

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council met April 26, 2022, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Observed memorial moments for the Rev. Robert Lorimer.

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Heather Thiessen to serve as Moderator of Session for United Presbyterian Church, Laconia, effective May 1, 2022.

The Presbytery Council met May 31, 2022, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, elected Alan Finnan to fill John Napoli's unexpired term on Committee on Ministry, and further elected him to serve as Co-Moderator of the Committee on Ministry, effective June 15, 2022.

2. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Roger Veliquette as Moderator of Session for Community Presbyterian Church, Charlestown

3. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery appointed of Kelley Jepson as Moderator of Session for United Presbyterian Church, Bloomington.

4. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed and commissioned Elder Joe Kimmel as Moderator of Session for Mitchell Presbyterian Church.

5. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed and commissioned Elder Joe Kimmel as Moderator of Session for First Presbyterian Church, Bedford.

6. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, dissolved the Princeton Administrative Commission, with thanks to Commissioners Alan Finnan, Bill Henderson, and Cheryl Thorne.

The Presbytery Council met July 26, 2022, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of Presbytery, appointed Roger Veliquette as Moderator of Session for Trinity United Presbyterian Church, New Washington.

2. Agreed to recommend that 2023 Assemblies be held Saturday, February 25; Thursday, May 25; Saturday, August 19; and Thursday, November 16.

3. Agreed to recommend that per capita for 2023 be set at $50.15

For Presbytery's Action:

1. That the following dates be set for 2023 Assemblies:

a. Saturday, February 25

b. Thursday, May 25

c. Saturday, August 19

d. Thursday, November

2. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley set the 2023 per capita at $50.15

Background: Presbyterians have a form of government built upon shared authority and mutual accountability as we seek together to find and represent the mind of Christ. Per Capita dollars provide the primary means for elected members to gather at Presbytery assemblies, Synod assemblies, and the biennial General Assembly. In addition, Per Capita funds the constitutionally required functions of each body.

The Presbytery Council recommends that the 2023 Per Capita Giving be set at $50.15. Of that total amount, $3.81 goes to the Synod of Lincoln Trails, $9.85 goes to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and $36.49 is retained by the Presbytery.

Besides providing for the means for us to gather to discern the mind of Christ, Per Capita in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley supports: 100% of the compensation for the Treasurer and Stated Clerk, 75% of the compensation for the two Administrative Associates, 50% of the compensation for the Executive Presbyter, 25% of administrative and office expenses, and 100% of ecclesiastical expenses (including expenses for assemblies, administrative commissions, and entities such as the Trustees, Committee on Ministry, Committee on Preparation for Ministry that perform constitutionally required work).

While the $50.15 recommended Per Capita amount does not fund all the constitutionally required functions of the Presbytery, the Presbytery Council believes the recommended amount is an important step towards fully funding the constitutionally required functions of the Presbytery.

The 225th General Assembly took actions that it hopes will provide new funding models for the church that are more sustainable moving forward, and the Council shares in this hope.

The Council welcomes conversation from pastors and sessions about funding ministry and mission.

Committee on Ministry Report

Elder Mary McClellan and The Rev. Alan Finnan, Co-Moderators

Summary of COM Actions, April 26, 2022 through July 12, 2022

FOR INFORMATION

At the April 26, 2022 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreements:

a. Cayuga Presbyterian Church of Cayuga and Emily Miller serving as Extended Pulpit Supply.

Period 04/04/22 to 04/03/23
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $160/week+mileage
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

b. South Side Presbyterian Church of Vincennes and Elder Larry Doll serving as Commissioned Pastor.

Period 08/01/21 to 08/01/22
Hrs./wk 9 hrs/wk
Salary $7,200
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $250
Pension No

c. First Presbyterian Church of Evansville and the Rev. John VanderZee serving as Bridge Co-Pastor.

Period 04/01/22 to 09/30/22
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $14,885.13
Housing $5,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $500
Study L 1 Weeks incl. 1 Sunday
Pd.Vac 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $625
Pension No

d. First Presbyterian Church of Evansville and the Rev. Wendy VanderZee serving as Bridge Co-Pastor.

Period 04/01/22 to 09/30/22
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $14,885.13
Housing $5,500
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $500
Study L 1 Weeks incl. 1 Sunday
Pd.Vac 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $625
Pension No

At the May 31, 2022 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreement:

a. Main Street Presbyterian Church of Petersburg and Elder Rob Henson serving as Ruling Elder for Preaching and Pastoral Care.

Period 06/01/22 to 05/31/23
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $800/week+mileage
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

At the July 12, 2022 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following agreements:

a. Southern Hills Parish (Community Presbyterian Church of Henryville, Mount Lebanon Presbyterian Church of Henryville, Nabb Presbyterian Church of Nabb) and Elder Michael Finch serving as Commissioned Pastor.

Period 06/01/22 to 05/31/23
Hrs./wk 30 hrs/wk
Salary $37,517
Housing *
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension No
*Salary may be divided between salary and housing allowance with division TBD.

b. First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington and the Rev. Kelley Jepsen serving as Transitional Associate Pastor.

Period 07/15/22 to 07/16/23
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $62,000
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 Weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,600
Pension Yes

c. First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington and the Rev. Kelley Jepsen serving as Interim Head of Staff.

Period 07/11/22 to 08/31/22
Hrs./wk *
Salary $3,100
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension Yes
*Position is supplemental.

2. Noted actions taken electronically since the last meeting regarding the Rev. Tommy Grimm as Pastor for First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington:

a. Approved goodness of fit, and the PNC's choice of Tommy Grimm as pastor

b. Authorize the First, Bloomington Session to call a congregational meeting to act on the PNC's nomination of Tommy Grimm for the position of pastor

c. Approved establishing the pastoral relationship, effective the first date of service

d. Receive Tommy Grimm as a member of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, effective the first date of service

FOR ACTION

1) That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the status of Honorably Retired to the Rev. Dr. Martha FrizLanger, effective August 31, 2022.

2) That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley set the following standards for 2023 minimum compensation for pastors and commissioned pastors (representing an increase of 7.0%).

Rationale: The Committee on Ministry (COM) for the Presbytery of Ohio Valley met on July 12 and voted to recommend a 7.0% increase in compensation for 2023. The increase for 2022 was 2.0%. The minimum compensation recommendations for the past few years have been based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers, a widely used measure of inflation produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More recently we have also consulted the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index produced by the Bureau of Economic Analysis part of the Department of Commerce and used by the Federal Reserve as the measure of inflation to inform monetary policy for the US.

Last year both indices indicated a 2.0% increase was appropriate. This year for the 12 months ending June 30 the CPI average was 7.16% and the average increase in the PCE index was 5.63%. For the first six months of the years the CPI has averaged 8.3% and the PCE has averaged 6.4%. We prayerfully considered what would be a fair increase for both congregations and pastors in 2023 and believe a 7.0% increase is warranted considering the data available to us.

Presbytery of Ohio Valley 2023 Minimum Annual Compensation Standards

Recommended by COM
— July 12, 2022

2023 Standards

Without Manse: Cash Salary — Includes Housing Allocation^1

Salary for Ordained Clergy:
$53,524

Salary for Commissioned Pastors (75%):
$40,153

With Manse: Cash Salary & Manse Value at 30%2

Salary for Ordained Clergy:
$41,172 & $12,352

Salary for Commissioned Pastors (75%):
$30,879 & $9,274

1 Housing allowance must be determined in advance and the amount shown in the terms of call or other contract, and recorded in the minutes of session or congregation.

2 To calculate Cash Salary portion of a 30% Manse Value, divide Total Cash Salary, including Manse amount (above example for ordained clergy being $53,524), by 1.3 to get the Cash Salary portion.

In addition, congregations are encouraged to add a DECA (self-employment tax) offset of 7.65% of total effective salary.

Professional Expenses

The following amounts will be made available to the minister, for reimbursement of professional expenses through the presentation of vouchers.

• Vouchered Auto Mileage — Reimbursed at current IRS rate (Note: As of July 1, 2022, value is 62.5 cents/mi)

• Continuing Education (cumulative over 3 years to sum of annual amounts): $1200 (ordained clergy and commissioned pastors); however it is strongly recommended that up to $2,000 be offered to cover 2 weeks of tuition, room and board, travel.

Vacation, Leave, Holidays
Accruals per year

• Vacation: One month including 4 Sundays

• Sick: 10 days (cumulative up to 120 days; lost at end of employment)

• Study Leave: Two weeks including 2 Sundays (cumulative to 6 weeks over 3 years)

• Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and two personal holidays

Board of Pensions (BOP)
Benefit Plan

Employing organizations will pay regularly in advance to the board responsible for benefits a sum equal to that requisite percent of effective salary (salary + housing or 30+% of salary, utilities, and any deferred compensation) which may be fixed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) including pension, medical coverage, and death and disability benefits.

The total BOP equals 39% for a full-time pastor ($20,874) or Commissioned Pastor ($15,660). [Note: for part-time pastors of 20 hrs or more, BOP contributions will vary between 31.5% and 50%.] For pastors working over 20 hours per week, who are not members of the Board of Pensions, a comparable amount will be paid to their denomination's plan or other mutually-agreed-upon retirement program.

Other Minimum Compensation

• Occasional pulpit supply — for approved Ministers of the Word & Sacrament, Commissioned Pastors, Seminary Students, and Ruling Elders:

Congregations of 100 members or more: $150 plus mileage

Congregations under 100 members: $125 plus mileage

Additional Services on same day: $40

• Moderating a session or congregation by invitation: $100 plus mileage

• Wedding: $150 plus mileage

• Funeral: $125 plus mileage

A Celebration of the Saints

Ruling and Teaching Elder Necrology

January 1st - December 31, 2021

Bedford, First

Shirley Ingalls
Elder Ordination 01.10.1999
Date of Death 12.26.2021

Bloomington, First

Juanita “Johnnie” Brantley
Elder Ordination 01.05.1997
Date of Death 03.14.2021

Malcom Fleming
Elder Ordination 01.00.1953
Date of Death 01.06.2021

Bloomington, United

Billy Rhoades
Elder Ordination 05.03.1976
Date of Death 05.07.2021

Judie Iverson
Elder Ordination 03.07.2010
Date of Death 06/26/2021

Cayuga, Cayuga

Charlotte Miller
Elder Ordination 02.00.2000
Date of Death 12.29.2021

Charlestown, Community

Peggy Graves
Date of Death 09.09.2021

Columbus, Fairlawn

Charlie Rau
Elder Ordination 12.13.1964
Date of Death 02.24.2021

Columbus, First

Sherm Franz
Date of Death 06.19.2021

Gretchen Laemmer
Elder Ordination 01.13.1985
Date of Death 09.18.2021

Evansville, First

Sue Buthod
Elder Ordination 01.08.1984
Date of Death 10.31.2021

Diane Igleheart
Elder Ordination 01.08.1984
Date of Death 11.13.2021

Jane Ball
Elder Ordination 01.08.1984
Date of Death 03/22/2020

Barbara Studwell
Elder Ordination 01.14.1990
Date of Death 06.16.2021

Patricia Swanson
Elder Ordination 12.31.1976
Date of Death 11.29.2021

John Weber
Elder Ordination 12.31.1976
Date of Death 10.30.2021

Greencastle, Greencastle

Robert J. Thomas
Date of Ordination 01.28.2001
Date of Death 09.24.2021

Jeffersonville, First

Sharon Meredith
Elder Ordination 11.12.2017
Date of Death 07.18.2021

William Wall, Jr.
Elder Ordination 01.22.1967
Date of Death 08.20.2021

Betsy Sharon Rudd
Elder Ordination 01.02.1994
Date of Death 02.18.2021

Madison, Madison

Jennifer Saroka
Elder Ordination 02.09.2014
Date of Death 10.10.2021

Martinsville, First

Jacquie Cain
Elder Ordination 01.24.1971
Date of Death 01.31.2021

Ruth Matney
Elder Ordination 01.00.1979
Date of Death 08.08.2021

Ruth Rusie
Elder Ordination 01.24.1965
Date of Death 12.31.2021

New Washington, Trinity United

Steve Montgomery
Date of Death 03.27.2020

James Hayes
Date of Death 11.22.2020

Patoka, Patoka

David Hartley
Date of Death 07.07.2021

Petersburg, Main Street

Robert Waddle
Elder Ordination 01.00.1994
Date of Death 12.25.2021

Princeton, Princeton

Bonnie Potts
Elder Ordination 12.08.1996
Date of Death 05.27.2021

Roachdale, Roachdale

Barbara Craft
Date of Death 01.09.2021

Salem, Salem

John Stanley
Elder Ordination 01.04.1981
Date of Death 05.17.2021

Scottsburg, First

Janet Wilkerson
Date of Death 02.09.2021

Seymour, First

Helen Ernest
Elder Ordination 02.10.1980
Date of Death 01.04.2021

Spencer, Spencer

Carol Miller
Date of Death 10.21.2021

Gretchen Scholl
Date of Death 03.06.2021

Richard Poff
Elder Ordination 05.14.2005
Date of Death 11.06.2021

Shirley Wilson
Date of Death 11.15.2021

Terre Haute, Unity

Wilber Ellis
Date of Death 02.28.2021

Vernon, Vernon

Betty Simmons Euler
Elder Ordination 00.00.1966
Date of Death 03.16.2021

Elizabeth Gosman
Elder Ordination 00.00.1983
Date of Death 08.01.2021

Mildred Jones
Elder Ordination 02.11.1968
Date of Death 08.04.2021

Fred E. Johnson, Jr.
Elder Ordination 00.00.1964
Date of Death 02.20.2021

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

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

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

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.

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**