Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Monroe City Congregational Mission Grant

The                                             Presbyterian Church, 
in                                       , Indiana
is called to be in ministry in and for our community, and we seek a partnership with the Presbytery in that ministry.
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A description of the need can simply be stated as:

We believe ourselves to be led by God to respond to this need by the following (describe the program or ministry that is being proposed)

We believe that this ministry can change our community and our church by

Our Church has/will dedicate our own resources to this ministry.
Number of members involved in service of this ministry: 

Other forms of support to the community ministry:

What is the total need for this project? $
How much are you requesting from the Presbytery? 
(up to 50%, with a maximum of $7,500): $
How much will your congregation contribute financially? $

Are there other organizations supporting this ministry? If, so, please list:

Have you approached anyone else for funding?

Please attach any additional information or materials to describe the ministry.

Our congregation's resources are reflected by the following facts:
We have            members (that is persons of confirmation age or older)
We have an average of             persons in worship each week.
Our total budget is approximately $  

Our church participates in the life of the Presbytery in multiple ways:
Per Capita paid last year: $                                         
Shared Mission Support paid last year: $                                         
Commissioners attending Presbytery Assemblies (# of Assemblies last year): 
Members serving on Presbytery committees and groups. (please name persons):

Other ways our church participates in presbytery are: 

This grant application has been approved by the Session on:

Moderator of Session:
Email address:                                           Telephone Number:

Clerk of Session: 
Email address:                                             Telephone Number:
Information about the Grant:
The background of this partnering opportunity is the story of the Monroe City New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Many churches shrink and ultimately cease to exist. The Monroe City church defied the norms in a powerful way. Rather than sacrifice mission in order to maintain existence, the church at Monroe City dedicated itself to mission and let loose of survival concerns. In so doing, the church was reborn as a community ministry, "The Lord's Warehouse." Monies from that former congregation are available to other congregations in our presbytery who serve or seek to serve their communities in the spirit of New Covenant.

Some criteria for partnership requests:
•	The maximum grant will be $7,500 and no more than 50% of the total cost.
•	There is no minimum grant request. If a congregation only needs a smaller amount, ask.
•	Sustainable ministry or moving toward sustainability is a value.
•	Costs for personnel or for construction are not ordinarily approved, but may be under certain circumstances. Please consult Susan McGhee.
•	New ideas will be seen as positive in evaluation.
The Congregational Mission and Vitality Committee will review this grant request and  make a recommendation to the Presbytery Council for funding. 

How to submit the grant:
You may fill out the online version of this form here:
http://www.presbyteryov.org/news/monroe-city-fund-grant/
You may complete the paper form, scan and email it to: susan@presbyteryov.org AND stephanie@presbyteryov.org  (It is not necessary to include this page.)
You may mail the form to:  	

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
1701 E Second Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, IN 47401
You may fax the form to: 812-334-1630