Category Archives: Presbytery

NC Region May Gathering

Gathering of the North Central Region

Wednesday, May 22nd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Columbus First Presbyterian Church
512 Seventh Street, Columbus, IN

The church is located on Seventh, just east of Washington, a major north-south street through downtown Columbus.  There is a large public parking lot across the street in front of the church.

Join us for fellowship, food, worship, and program!

To assist with a count for the meal, please RSVP to the church office at (812) 372-3783 by Monday, May 20th.

The cost of the meal will be about $6-8.

The program will include a report from the church’s “Green Team” concerning environmental steward-ship issues in the church and home.  Worship will be led by Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort.  Announcements about coming events in the North Central Region are always a welcome part of our gatherings.

See you on May 22nd!

Hymnody Workshops

The two workshops to introduce the new “GLORY to God”  hymnal will be as follows:

Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church
222 Walnut Street, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130

Saturday,  June 15th, 2013 at Memorial Presbyterian Church
130 S. Market Street, Rockville, Indiana 47872

  • Registration and get-acquainted for each workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m.
  • There is no charge for the workshop!
  • The workshop itself will run from 10-12 noon, but no lunch will be provided.
    (We can direct folks to area eateries.)

Workshop clinicians: Brian McNulty, and Brian Mueller
Students at the Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University, Bloomington

By use of the organ, piano, keyboard, and percussion instruments, we will learn how to make maximum use of the new hymnal. We will sing both new and familiar hymns from the hymnbook.

Please confirm your attendance by e-mailing Tim Jessen at tjessen@sbcglobal.net.

3B Program Coming to Camp PYOCA in April

Would you like a new, innovative, fun way to “do” evangelism/nurture  in your congregation – while presenting an all inclusive program for senior citizens that focuses on body, brain and belief?  If so, have we got an idea for you!

The 3 B Program was created two years ago, initially for Presbyterians living in Indiana – with a grant from the Smock Senior Ministries Foundation.  Meeting for an hour, two or three days a week (in churches or community venues) this program gives attention to the body (with exercises – nearly all of which are done sitting down); to the brain (with riddles, jokes, fun education facts); and to our beliefs (with devotions, unique ways to combine scripture memorization with music and movement, and even sometimes recalling beloved old hymns of bygone days.)

The creators of this program – Rev. Sue Babovec and Angie Briner, M.Ed. – will be offering the third training for instructors on April 19, 20 and 21, 2013 at Camp Pyoca (near Brownstown).  The cost to you – NOTHING for the first two people your church sends for training.  (The cost is $98.50 for others above that number).  All meals, lodging AND complete material for 36 lessons (12 weeks of material) will be given to each participate – on DVD and jump drive.

Comments from churches and participants already using the 3 B Program include:

 “this is so much fun”

“a great way to give purpose to the day for older adults”

“we’re on our third session already – the weeks fly by and the interest isn’t slacking off”

“my doctor says my balance is better”

“the physical therapist couldn’t believe how quickly I bounced back after surgery – 3 B gets the credit”

“It is good to hear noise and laughter in the church during the week!”

“my family notices a difference in my flexibility and strength – plus they say I smile more often and am not as discouraged!”

 

For more details contact — Smock – 260 -426-7421, ext. #4

Registration closes April 5th

What Happened at Assembly on March 5th?

New Moderator, Rev Scott Hill, wielded the gavel for his first meeting of POV.  Scott is transitioning from his ministry as pastor at Corydon to being the interim pastor at Columbus First.

Representation in Balance  Part of the fundamental principles of the Presbyterian Church is that ministers (Teaching Elders) do not outweigh Ruling Elders in meetings and deliberations.  The balance is sound in POV.

Parish Associate is a role in the church for ministers who worship in local congregations. It is helpful at times to clarify the position of such a minister to the Pastor who serves that church.  The position is no longer a part of the Book of Order.  A POV process for creating a Parish Associate position was shared.

Report received on payments of per capita and of shared mission giving.  The level of per capita payments and of shared mission giving was published in the Assembly papers.  It will continue to be published.

Changes in the role of moderators of sessions were outlined.  Additional roles for persons who are moderating sessions were outlined.  An identified commission may appoint Moderators rather than the entire COM.  Some additional compensation will be attached to the role depending on the amount of work really needed.

A team was appointed to examine the vision statement of the presbytery and propose any needed structural changes.

Youth Triennium was promoted strongly.  POV plans to send a group of 50 youth to this year’s Triennium.

POV Academy has a broadened mission and continues to offer high quality educational opportunity to all who want to learn.  This is not just about being Commissioned to act in pastoral duties.  It is now about learning regardless of other goals.

Votes on Overtures took place at the Assembly.  Last summer’s GA meeting approved and sent to the presbyteries about 20 Overtures.  One was to adopt a new translation of the Heidelberg Catechism.  10 overtures were somewhat technical changes in the Book of Discipline and concerned Judicial process.  Most of the remaining Overtures were also technical and what the committee referred to as custodial.  There were no overtures that inspired strong debate as has happened so often recently.

 

Larry Jackman, Stated Clerk

Four Doorways Workshop

The Church Transformation Team of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley is sponsoring a special one day worship workshop called Four Doorways.

Learn to unlock the gifts your congregation already has to revitalize worship.

The event takes place:
Saturday, April 13th
10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church Bloomington

Workshop leader and church musician, Adam Kukuk, will help us explore ways of engaging people in worship.

Adam’s greatest passion is nurturing participatory and creative Christian worship.

What is Four Doorways?

Four Doorways is a workshop exploring all-age worship resources. It incorporates inclusive, participatory, and ecumenical music from all over the planet.

Specifically tailored to the gifts & challenges of small to medium size churches, the workshop will help you do more – and connect more deeply – with what God has given you. I firmly believe – You already have everything you need to deepen your worship of God.

Pre-Registration will begin at Assembly on March 5th
Printed registration forms will be available at our March 5th Assembly meeting.

Cost $15 per participant and includes lunch. There is a group discount price of $10 per participant if you bring five or more from your church. Churches that register at least two unrelated people by Friday, April 5th, will receive a special musical gift at the workshop.

Find out More:

Register online here!

If you have specific questions, interests or concerns you would like to see addressed at the workshop, please e-mail Rev. Anne Marshall at acs.marshall@sbcglobal.net

Additional Information:

  • Parking is available in the lot behind First Presbyterian Church in Bloomington. The adjacent bank parking lot is also available to the church for Saturday events. Some street parking will also be reserved. We encourage car-pooling!
  • Enter the church through the parking lot doors. A check-in table will be set up as you walk into the church. Coffee and snacks will be available at check-in.
  • Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and the workshop will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.
  • The workshop will conclude at 4:00 p.m.

2013 Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering

Presbyterian Women in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

24th Annual Spring Gathering – Saturday, April 27, 2013

First Presbyterian Church
401 Shyla Lane
Bloomfield, IN

Keynote Speaker: Nadine Hill
Synod of Lincoln Trails, Presbyterian Women’s Moderator

Registration: 9:30 AM (EST)
Lunch $6.00
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
Closing Prayer: 1:30 PM (EST)

December 4th Assembly

The next Assembly will take place at 1:00pm Eastern time on Tuesday, 12/4/2012, at the Mitchell Presbyterian Church in Mitchell, IN.

Registration will begin at 12:00pm (EST).

Reports for the Packet must be submitted via email by Friday, November 23rd to Stephanie Worden.

The packet, driving directions, and the minutes from the June meeting will be available for download from the assembly webpage after 4:00pm (EST) on Monday, November 26th.

Online registration for the Assembly is available now. Please let us know if you will be in attendance!