North Central Presbytery met in called session at one o’clock on Saturday, June 12,

2004, with the Good Prospect CPC. Vice-Moderator Ralph Blevins presided and

opened the meeting with a devotional based on Isaiah 6:1-8. He then called the

meeting to order.

The clerk called the roll by sign in and reported a quorum present. Rev. Kevin

Small prayed the Constituting Prayer. The clerk read the call of the meeting.

(Appendix A) The clerk then read a list of ministers, probationers and congregations

requesting to be excused from this meeting. By consent the excuses were

granted. A communication was received from Rev. Jerry Patterson asking that his

letter be transferred to del Cristo Presbytery. On motion the request was granted.

The report of the Board of Finance and Trustees was put before presbytery. On

motion it was concurred in and its recommendations adopted as amended.

(Appendix B) There being no further business permitted by the call, the minutes

were read and approved and the final roll call made with a quorum present. The

meeting was adjourned to the next regular meeting at 1:30 pm CDT on October 8,

2004 with the United CPC. The Vice-Moderator closed the meeting with prayer.

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Ralph Blevins,

Vice-Moderator

Carroll R. Richards,

Stated Clerk

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To North Central Presbytery, in called session on June 12 at Good Prospect

Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Trilla IL, the Board of Finance submits the following

report:

The Board of Finance of North Central Presbytery had a called meeting on

May 22, 2004 in Evansville IN, with Don Findley, Terry Gordon, Ron Huffman,

Donnie Bailey, and Debbie Shanks present.

Terry Gordon opened the meeting with prayer.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the property of the former First

Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Evansville.

At the April 2003 meeting of North Central Presbytery, the Evansville congregation

was given permission to improve the property at 318 Madison A venue.

Their stated plan was to tear down the old house at 318 Madison Avenue and put up

a new building, then donate the property to Narcotics Anonymous, which had 10

groups meeting in the old house. The building project was not yet started when the

church closed on December 24, 2003.

Early in 2004, the old house was tom down, the basement was filled in, and

the property was leveled. New construction was begun on the morning of April 22,

2004 and that evening, the Board of Finance began to receive phone calls from the

immediate neighbors and the Goosetown Neighborhood Association. The calls were

complaints about the building that was being erected at 318 Madison, including that

the building was a pole barn which wouldn’t fit in with the neighborhood, that the

Neighborhood Association had already met with the contractor and told him they didn’t

want that building in their neighborhood, but it was being built anyway, and that

the building was started 4 days before the City Council meeting at which the property

at 318 Madison Avenue would be discussed. The Goosetown Neighborhood

Association asked that someone from the Presbytery attend the City Council meeting

on April 26. Terry Gordon and Debbie Shanks attended the meeting as representatives

of the Board of Finance. Rev. William Rolman also attended the meeting at Mr.

Gordon’s request.

At the meeting, it was brought out that the building permit for the new structure

at 318 Madison A venue was obtained, in the name of First Cumberland

Presbyterian Church, on March 11, 2004 - almost three months after First Cumberland

Presbyterian Church ceased to exist - and the City Council questioned whether that

building permit was even legal. The council also expressed concern about the land

use, since the property was zoned for church use only, and they suggested that decent

housing or places of employment would be much-needed, and much more appropri-

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ate, uses for the property. When the vote was taken, all nine council members voted

against the zoning change, which brought the Narcotics Anonymous building project

to a halt.

On May 14, 2004, the former members of First Cumberland Presbyterian

Church met to discuss options for the Madison A venue property and to come up with

a recommendation for its use. Board of Finance member, Mike Sander, attended that

meeting and reported that the former members wanted the Madison Avenue property

to be donated to Habitat for Humanity.

The Board authorized Debbie Shanks to contact Graeber Post (the company

which was putting up the building at 318 Madison Avenue) to see if they would be

willing to buy back the materials or to take down the building for the materials. If they

are not interested in doing this, the property will be donated “as is” to Habitat for

Humanity.

A motion was made, seconded, and passed by vote to ask Anne Nicholson for

the balance of funds in the Madison Avenue Building Fund. Those funds will be temporarily

deposited in the Presbytery’s bank account.

Ron Huffman closed the meeting with prayer.

Debbie Shanks, Secretary

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Aros, Jeremias A A

Axton, Durant ex ex

Barnett, Rudolph EX EX

Bender, Richard A A

Blevins, Ralph P P

Brown, Rosalie EX EX

Compton, Marcia ex ex

Corwin, Thomas A A

Craig, Robert A. EX EX

Dallwig, Roger EX EX

Furr, Wayne A A

Gross, Dan ex ex

Gross, Ronald A A

Jerrell, A. P. EX EX

Korb, Leon C. EX EX

Lovelace, John G. EX EX

McCain, Sr., Terence R. EX EX

Montoya, Eduardo ex ex

Nichols, Oscar Lee P P

Oliveira, José A A

Parman, David ex ex

Patterson, Jerry A A

Pedigo, Russell A A

Richards, Carroll R. P P

Rolman, Jr., W. L. P P

Shirley, Betty L. EX EX

Small, Kevin P P

Smith, Albert J. P P

Springer, Robert J. EX EX

Suenram, Timothy D. A A

Topar, Shirley ex ex

Wallace, Andrew A A

Watkins, Robert A A

Wood, Kevin ex ex

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Bunting, Geoff (Lic) ex ex

Gates, J. B. (Lic) A A

Yarce, Janeth (Lic) A A

French, Hershel (Can) A A

Gifford, Jimmy (Can) A A

Gruen, Eric (Can) A A

McDuffee, J. C. (Can) A A

Synder, Chet (Can) A A

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Albion A A

Bethany A A

Burnt Prairie A A

Campground A A

Casey A A

Chandler ex ex

Christ A A

Cumb. Chapel Ron Huffman P P

Ebenezer A A

Elm River Jack Enlow P P

Fairfield A A

Faith Chris McMacken P P

Fullerton A A

Georgetown A A

Good Prospect Terry Gordon P P

Grace A A

Hanover Park A A

Hebron A A

Knights Chapel A A

Lebanon North A A

Lebanon South A A

Lincoln, 1st ex ex

Monroe City A A

Morningside Don Findley P P

Mt. Gilead A A

Mt. Olivet A A

Mt. Oval A A

New Hope Bryan Cramer P P

New Providence A A

Oak Grove A A

Petersburg A A

Pleasant Grove A A

Shiloh ex ex

Shinar A A

Spring Hill Stanley Kline P P

Union North A A

United A A

Village A A

Warren, 1st A A

Willow Creek Ramona Williams P P

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North Central Presbytery met in called session at nine o'clock on Saturday, August

28, 2004, with the Willow Creek CPC. Moderator Eduardo Montoya presided and

to order.

The clerk called the roll by sign in and reported a quorum present. Elder Roy

Shanks prayed the Constituting Prayer. The clerk read the call of the meeting .

(Appendix C) The clerk then read a list of ministers, probationers and congregations

requesting to be excused from this meeting. By consent the excuses were granted.

The request of a letter of transfer from Rev. Timothy D. Suenram to Trinity

Presbytery was considered. On motion his request was removed from the table. On

motion the request was granted.

There being no further business permitted by the call, the minutes were read and

approved and the final roll call made with a quorum present. The meeting was

adjourned to the next regular meeting at 1:30 pm CDT on October 8, 2004 with the

United CPC. The Moderator closed the meeting with prayer.

Carroll R. Richards,

Stated Clerk

Eduardo Montoya,

Moderator

North Central Presbytery

of the

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

Box 596

Lincoln IL 62656

Stated Clerk

Carroll R. Richards

Phone 217-732-7568

September 30, 2004

We, the undersigned ministers and elders, respectfully request a called meeting of

North Central Presbytery on Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 9:00 AM CDT, in conjunction

with the Board and Committee meetings held at the Willow Creek Church

in Martinsville IL. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the request for a letter

of dismission to Trinity Presbytery for Timothy D. Suenram, tabled at the called

meeting in February, and to grant and receive other letters of transfer if so requested.

/s/ Rev. Timothy D. Suenram

/s/ Rev. Ronald Gross

/s/ Elder Judy Bateman (Chandler)

/s/ Elder Bob Owen (Fairfield)

I certify that the above is a true copy of said request received by the Office of Stated

Clerk

/s/ Carroll R. Richards, Stated Clerk

call printed above.

/s/ Eduardo Montoya, Moderator

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Albion A A

Bethany Tom McReynolds P P

Burnt Prairie A A

Campground A A

Casey Mary Gard P P

Chandler A A

Christ A A

Cumb. Chapel Ron Huffman P P

Ebenezer A A

Elm River ex ex

Fairfield A A

Faith Christopher D. McMacken P P

Fullerton A A

Georgetown Jerry Pataki P P

Good Prospect Terry Gordon P P

Grace A A

Hanover Park A A

Hebron A A

Knights Chapel A A

Lebanon North A A

Lebanon South A A

Lincoln, 1st Rita Vaught P P

Monroe City A A

Morningside Carol Byers P P

Mt. Gilead A A

Mt. Olivet A A

Mt. Oval A A

New Hope Bryan Cramer P P

New Providence A A

Oak Grove A A

Petersburg A A

Pleasant Grove A A

Shiloh Anna Ruth Long P P

Shinar Sue Strause P P

Spring Hill Stanley Kline P P

Union North A A

United A A

Village A A

Warren, 1st A A

Willow Creek Ramona Williams P P

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Aros, Jeremias P P

Axton, Durant ex ex

Barnett, Rudolph EX EX

Bender, Richard A A

Blevins, Ralph P P

Brown, Rosalie EX EX

Compton, Marcia ex ex

Corwin, Thomas A A

Craig, Robert A. EX EX

Dallwig, Roger EX EX

Furr, Wayne A A

Gross, Dan P P

Gross, Ronald P P

Jerrell, A. P. P P

Korb, Leon C. P P

Lovelace, John G. EX EX

McCain, Sr., Terence R. EX EX

Montoya, Eduardo P P

Nichols, Oscar Lee P P

Oliveira, José ex ex

Parman, David P P

Patterson, Jerry A A

Pedigo, Russell P P

Richards, Carroll R. P P

Rolman, Jr., W. L. P P

Shirley, Betty L. EX EX

Small, Kevin P P

Smith, Albert J. P P

Springer, Robert J. EX EX

Suenram, Timothy D. P P

Topar, Shirley A A

Wallace, Andrew A A

Watkins, Robert ex ex

Wood, Kevin ex ex

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Bunting, Geoff (Lic) A A

Gates, J. B. (Lic) A A

Yarce, Janeth (Lic) A A

French, Hershel (Can) P P

Gifford, Jimmy (Can) A A

Gruen, Eric (Can) P P

McDuffee, J. C. (Can) A A

Synder, Chet (Can) A A

The worship service was opened with Debbie Shanks at the piano. Rev. Eduardo

Montoya, retiring moderator, welcomed everyone. After the congregational hymn, "O

Zion Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling," Rev. Montoya led in prayer. He read from

Romans 15: 25-28 and gave a presentation on his trip back to Colombia emphasizing

the El Eden Nursing Home. He then talked about "Convection Current." He challenged

presbytery to share ourselves and our resources with others. He closed with

prayer.

The CPWM retired to their meeting place. The welcome and announcements were

given by Elder Kelli Pearce.

Rev. Montoya called presbytery to order and the clerk declared a quorum present after

a sign-in roll call. The constituting prayer was given by Adam McReynolds.

Rev. Eduardo Montoya was re-elected Moderator by acclamation and Rev. Ralph

Blevins was re-elected Vice-moderator by acclamation. The program was adopted

subject to change.

Recognition of Visitors: Dr. Ron Fleming of Missouri Presbytery working with Faith

Church and Rev. Linda Glenn of West Tennessee Presbytery, Vice-Moderator of

General Assembly, were seated as advisory members.

The moderator declared a 15 minute recess for committee appointments.

The moderator declared recess out. The following were appointed to the select

Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses: Revs. Peck Axton and Shirley

Topar; Elders Stanley Kline, Emy Escamilla and Ronald Huffman.

Communications: The report of the commissioners to General Assembly marked "D"

and the report from the Faith Church Commission marked "E" were received by presbytery.

Letters requesting excuses were referred to the Committee on Overtures,

Resolutions and Excuses. A Letter of Dismission from West Tennessee Presbytery for

Lic. Darlene Gilding was referred to the Committee on Ministry. A letter from Rev.

Paul McReynolds from West Tennessee Presbytery notifying us that Rev. Linda Glenn

was recently elected a commissioner to General Assembly and endorsed for the nomination

for GA Moderator. A letter from Eugene Leslie, Stated Clerk of Synod of the

Midwest, asking our thoughts on a full (non-delegated) meeting of Synod in 2006 was

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referred to the Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses. A communication

about the Birthplace Shrine Photo contest was received from the Historical

Foundation. Information on a Congregational Training Miniversity from the denominational

Board of Christian Education was read. Letters from the denominational

Board of Christian Education about 2005 being the "Year of the Catechism" and a

thank you letter from Habitat of Evansville for the donation of lots were read. A

brochure about the Cumberland Presbyterian Minister's Conference was noted. A

communication from elders of Faith and 1st Cumberland Presbyterian Churches (MI)

asking permission to form a yoked ministry for the purpose of hiring a minister was

referred to the Committee of Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses.

Rev. Wm. Rolman of the denominational Commission on Ministry spoke about the

Minister's Conference being held January 17-19, 2005 and gave out flyers. The committee

is already looking forward to the year 2006.

Rev. Linda Glenn, West Tennessee Presbytery, Vice Moderator of General Assembly,

brought greetings from the denomination. She spoke about exceeding the set goal by

establishing 85 new church starts. Dr. Tim Weber, president of MTS, has resigned his

office Oct 1 and new interim is Dr. David Hilliard. Bethel College has a record enrollment

of 1700. A new choir, Renaissance, consisting of 64 members is available

singing from bluegrass to contemporary worship and praise and planning to offer

scholarships. The Children's Home has a building project and are working to contact

problem families before they need extreme intervention. They have helped 100 families

the last year. By participating in OUO all churches are helping to reach high

goals.

The report of the Nominating Committee was accepted, its recommendations adopted,

marked "F" and placed on file. There being no other nominations, the nominees

were elected by acclamation.

The report of the Committee on Pastoral Care was accepted as read, its recommendation

adopted, marked "G" and placed on file.

The report of the Board of Missions was read and accepted, its recommendations

adopted, marked "H" and placed on file.

The moderator called recess. The moderator called recess out.

The report of the Committee on Theology and Social Concerns was accepted, its rec-

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ommendation adopted, marked "I" and placed on file. At his request, Dr. Carroll

Richards was granted permission to abstain from voting on the report.

The report of the Committee on Ministry was read. Per Recommendation 2, Darlene

Gilding told about herself and was examined by presbytery. The report with its recommendations

was adopted, marked "J" and placed on file.

The report of the Session Records Committee was read, concurred in, marked "K" and

placed on file.

The report of Board of Finance and Trustees was read. An amendment "That the funding

for Mission Trips under the Board of Missions Budget be frozen unless or until

the Board of Missions complies with the directive of the presbytery issued in October

2002 regarding the eligibility and process for handling such requests." (October 2002

Minutes, pages 19-20) was passed. The report was then accepted and its recommendations

adopted as amended, marked "L" and placed on file.

The report of the Board of Christian Education was read, its recommendation adopted,

marked "M" and placed on file.

The report of the Heritage Committee was accepted as read, marked "N" and placed

on file.

The report of the Committee to Revise the Standing Rules was read. An amendment

to change the wording of VII under Recommendation 3 to read “Two consecutive

absences from a stated meeting by a candidate or licentiate, excused or unexcused,

business would be resumed in the morning. Dr. Ron Fleming asked for remembrances

of Terence and Violet McCain for a celebration being held for them the next Saturday.

Rev. Kevin Wood gave the blessing for the evening meal. The moderator called recess

for the evening meal and committee work.

The moderator reconvened presbytery. The Consecration Service was conducted by

the CPWM. Debbie Shanks was the pianist. The Call to Worship was led by

President Jan McReynolds who also led the responsive reading. Kevin Vanderlaan

gave the opening prayer and the congregation sang "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead

Us." The Consecration offering of $489.50 to go the Cauca Valley Nursing Home was

received by Ruth Louder (who prayed the offertory prayer), Rita Vaught, Sara

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McCawley and Carla Harnacke. Rev. Linda Glenn, Vice-Moderator of General

Assembly read from Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 and spoke on "Death Then Life". She compared

funerals considered the end of life actually being life after death and how the

same may apply to churches. Are we willing to let old institutions die to spin new life

into our church? The Communion Service was conducted by Rev. Glenn assisted by

Elders Marian Roberson, J. B. Gates, Ron Huffman, Irma Pearce, Joni Baldwin and

Ruth Gates after which the congregation sang "O Jesus, I Have Promised." After

prayer the moderator recessed presbytery to reconvene Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m.

The morning devotions were led by Licentiate Darlene Gilding. She opened with

prayer and spoke on "What Is the Christian Message". It centers on hope in Jesus

Christ for a better life here and in eternity and victory through Jesus who won the battle

against sin and death. She closed with prayer.

The memorial service was conducted by Rev. Ron Gross. He named the persons

being honored and each was given a tribute. Those being honored were: Elders Albert

W. Becker of Morningside (formerly 1st Church of Evansville), Francis "Tootie"

Thomas of United, Harriet Talbert of Lincoln 1st, Elsie Cross of Union North and

Thomas Cox of Shiloh; CPWM Susie Gumberts and Velma Sue Oran of Morningside

and Virginia Butts of Bethany. Rita Vaught read from Ps. 116:15, John 14: 2-3,

II Timothy 4:7 about what Christians believe about death. Rev. David Parman closed

with prayer.

The Heritage Report for Monroe City was given by Rev. David Parman.

Recess was called for CPWM withdrawal. Recess was declared out.

The moderator called the meeting to order. After a voice roll call the clerk declared a

quorum present. The minutes to date were approved as read.

Communications: A request for excuse was referred to Committee on Overtures,

Resolution and Excuses. A communication from Rev. Tom Corwin asking for a transfer

of credentials was received. Rev. Corwin was granted a letter of dismission at his

request.

Report 2 of the Board of Missions was read, concurred in, its recommendation adopted,

marked "O" and placed on file.

Report 3 of the Board of Missions was read, concurred in, marked "P" and placed on

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file.

Report 2 of the Committee on Ministry was read and concurred in. Mr. Kevin

Vanderlaan told presbytery about himself and was examined by presbytery. After the

report was adopted by unanimous vote, Rev. Blevins asked the required questions and

prayed. The report was marked "Q" and placed on file.

Dr. Carroll Richards and Rev. Kevin Wood spoke to presbytery about the absence of

probationers Herschel French and Jimmy Gifford who had been scheduled for licensing

this meeting.

The moderator called recess. The moderator called recess out.

Discussion on the report of the Committee to Revise the Standing Rules was resumed.

The report was adopted as amended by unanimous vote, marked "R" and placed on

file.

The report of the Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses was read. An

amendment was proposed to change Recommendation 4 to read "We recommend that

this letter be accepted and the request granted"; the amendment passed. The report as

a whole was then concurred in, its amended recommendations adopted, marked "S"

and placed on file.

The body voted in favor of a full meeting of synod in 2006. The clerk will communicate

that opinion to the clerk of synod.

The minutes were approved as read.

After a voice roll call the clerk declared a quorum present.

Rev. Wayne Furr prayed the closing prayer.

The meeting was adjourned to meet April 1, 2005, 1:30 p.m. CST with the

Morningside CPC in Evansville, IN.

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Carroll R. Richards,

Eduardo Montoya, Stated Clerk

Moderator

Anna Ruth Long, Christian Education/Stewardship Committee

Rita Vaught, Children's Home/Bethel College Committee

The General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met in Irving, TX

on June 21-24, 2004.

Following the retiring Moderator's sermon on Monday, the election of Moderator

and Vice-Moderator was held. The Rev. E. G. Sims of the Pleasant Mount, TN CP

Church was elected Moderator and the Rev. Linda Glenn of the First CP Church of

Humboldt, TN was elected Vice-Moderator.

Committee meetings were held Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday afternoon and evening was the tour of the Children's Home, barbecue

dinner, and evening program to celebrate the Home's 100th birthday.

The Rev. Perryn Rice and the Rev. David Montoya gave the evening messages for

Wednesday's and Thursday's worship services, respectively.

Memphis Theological Seminary/Historical Foundation

This committee accepted the recommendation that asked each presbytery to

appoint a Presbyterial Historian as an official contact for the Historical Foundation.

It also named a task force and its purpose was to create a job description for the

PAS Director(s) and to clearly identify lines of communication and responsibilities

between the Director(s) and the MTS Board of Trustees. The findings of the task

force will be reported to the 175th GA. The committee also stated that the CP church

owns MTS and PAS. Therefore, the MTS Board of Trustees is also the Board of

Trustees for PAS, having full responsibility. By August 1, 2004, the Board is to have

a director(s) with a staff in place to insure the uninterrupted continuation of P AS. The

current financial arrangements between MTS and PAS will remain in effect.

Christian Education/Stewardship

This committee dealt with recommendations that (1) urge congregations to participate

in an upcoming Making a Difference: Equipping Teachers for Ministry event

for leader development; (2) declare 2005 to be the Year of the Catechism for the purpose

of studying the proposed catechism; (3) strongly encourage each congregation to

send persons to a miniversity that will equip them to lead exploration of the proposed

catechism. The committee also recognized that the Christian Education Staff has been

through a trying time this year as it made difficult decisions regarding the future of

the C. P.. Resource Center. This has resulted in the Cumberland Presbyterian Resource

Distribution Service which will continue providing outstanding service to its customers.

It was noted that research has shown that our insurance plan is competitive

among other denominations and also other plans nationwide.

Judiciary

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This committee examined items and amendments dealing with the moderator's

report, amendments to MTS's and the Cumberland Presbyterian's charters, blanket tax

exemption, reciprocal agreements, probationers, synodical boundaries, and a program

of alternate studies as to educational requirements for licensure.

Children's Home/Bethel College

This committee referred a recommendation to the judiciary that was adopted. It

stated "that a program of alternate studies to fulfill the constitutional requirement for

licensure in lieu of an undergraduate degree be defined as the completion of sixty (60)

hours of undergraduate study at a regionally accredited college or university, or the

equivalent." This will give more direction to presbyterial committees of ministry.

After discussion with Director Judy Keith and Trustee Kay Goodman, representing

the Children's Home, the committee wanted the General Assembly and the whole

church to be aware of the fact that the Home continues to be on the "cutting edge" of

child care and family relationships.

Program Planning

This committee referred the moderator's recommendation that the General

Assembly meet every other year to the GA Council for study and to report to the 175th

General Assembly.

The business of the General Assembly concluded Thursday evening, which was

one day early.

We express our appreciation to the Presbytery for the opportunity and privilege to

serve as your representatives to the 174th General Assembly.

Respectfully submitted,

/s/ Rita E. Vaught and Anna Ruth Long

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The congregation of Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church voted to accept Dr.

Ronald Fleming as an intentional interim pastor and to follow the six-month plan that

was approved by presbytery on April 3, 2004.

The congregation has been meeting with Dr. Fleming on a regular basis to examine

the reasons why the church's attendance has declined, to evaluate the events of the

past three years, to study the biblical dynamics of reconciliation and the Lordship of

Jesus Christ over the church, and to learn what it means to be Cumberland

Presbyterians and to be elders in the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. The

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congregation has held regular Sunday morning worship services, monthly services of

healing and reconciliation and a special September 11 remembrance service.

The commission has been receiving regular reports from Dr. Fleming. Dr.

Fleming feels that the congregation is making every effort to follow the literal letter

of the plan as well as the intent of the plan.

Commission members visited with Dr. Fleming and the Faith congregation on

September 29 and 30, and the reports from the congregation and from Dr. Fleming

were very positive.

On October 4, there was a called meeting of the session of Faith Cumberland

Presbyterian Church at which the session asked Dr. Fleming to continue his work with

the Faith congregation and offering to extend Dr. Fleming's contract as interim pastor

for another 6 months, covering December 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. Dr.

Fleming accepted their offer.

Dr. Fleming will continue to work for the commission during the extended interim

period and the commission plans to meet with the Faith congregation and Dr.

Fleming again before the April 2005 meeting of presbytery.

Respectfully submitted,

Revs. Roger Dallwig and Albert Smith, Roy Shanks, Dean McReynolds

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

After two unexcused absences, per Standing Rule IV, Beverly Bencher (Board of

Finance and Trustees) needs to be replaced.

Session Records Committee (‘07) Mary Gard, Wm. Rolman

Committee on Theology and Social Concerns (‘07) A.P. Jerrell, Juanita Martin

Presbyterial Officers:

Stated Clerk: Carroll R. Richards ('07-4)

Treasurer: Debra Shanks ('07-4)

Recording Clerk: Ruth J. Gates ('07-4)

Commissioners to General Assembly:

Revs.: William Rolman and Eduardo Montoya

Elders: Jerry Pataki and Vivian Fessenbeck

Alternate Commissioners to General Assembly:

Revs.: Ronald Gross and Kevin Small

Elders: - Dwight Steineman

Commissioners to the Synod of the Midwest:

Revs.: Ralph Blevins and Dan Gross

Elders: Carol Byers and Don Groves

Alternates as Commissioners to the Synod of the Midwest:

Revs.: Oscar Nichols and Albert Smith

Elder: Mary Gard and TBA

Youth Advisory Delegates to General Assembly:

2 delegates – TBA

2 alternates – TBA

Respectfully Submitted: Nancy Gordon, Gail Fessenbeck, and Sara McCawley

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TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Committee on Pastoral Care met on Aug. 28, 2004 at the Willow Creek CP

Church. Albert Smith, Stanley Kline and Don Groves were present.

A pastor has resigned his church and is moving to assist his ailing parents. He

will remain a member of the presbytery. A physical condition would make it difficult

to find new health insurance and requests help.

Respectfully submitted, Don Groves, Sec.

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Board of Missions met at the Willow Creek Church on Saturday, August 28,

2004. Dean McReynolds, Roy Shanks, Andy Pottorff, Sue Strause, Eduardo

Montoya, and Jerry Pataki were present. Roxie Musgrave was excused. Bill Nichols

and Randy Hooper were absent.

Chairman Dean McReynolds called the meeting to order and the meeting was

opened with prayer by Andy Pottorff.

Several possible mission projects were discussed.

We received moderator reports from two moderators - Rev. Ronald Gross for the

Casey and Pleasant Grove churches and Rev. Bill Rolman for the Spring Hill and

Bethany churches. We remind all moderators that they are to stay in close contact

with their assigned churches and make a report to the Board of Missions prior to both

the spring and fall board meetings.

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Rev. Jeremias Aros met with the board to bring news and information from the

Hanover Park Fellowship. The session of the Hanover Park Fellowship sent a proposed

contract for a relationship between the Hanover Park Fellowship and Rev. Rene

Alvarez.

In order to increase communication between the churches and the Board of

Missions, each church will be assigned a member of the Board of Missions who will

serve as a shepherd/contact person for that church. A list of the board members and

their assigned churches will be presented at the fall meeting of presbytery.

The meeting was closed with prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Roy Shanks, Secretary

Proposed Contract Between Hanover Park Fellowship and Rev. Rene Alvarez

1. He will be called as a full time pastor.

2. His compensation will be a total of $28,000 per year.

3. The Fellowship will pay for his and his family's air transportation from Guatemala,

in an amount no larger than $3,000, and will give Rev. Alvarez a $2,000 relocation

allowance to help him with transportation, etc. as he looks for housing. These expenses

will be paid from the funds in the Fellowship treasury.

4. The Presbytery will sponsor a petition to the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration

Services in behalf of Rev. Alvarez and his family for a resident visa, on the grounds

of "religious worker."

5. The intended date of hiring will be December 1, 2004.

6. The Fellowship is committed to revising Rev. Alvarez's compensation yearly as the

funds increase as a result of Rev. Alvarez's leadership.

7. The Presbytery will contribute to this project with the amount of $22,000 per year

for up to a term of 3 years (see attached budget).

8. The Fellowship and Rev. Alvarez will develop a 3-year contract to be reconsidered

yearly contingent upon an evaluation from the Fellowship and the Presbytery.

9. Rev. Alvarez will submit a Church Development Plan with operational objectives,

time tables, outputs, outcomes, etc.

10. The Fellowship will develop a Job Description which will include goal, objec-

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tives, time tables, etc.

11. The Fellowship will conduct an annual evaluation using the Church Development

Plan, Job Description, reports, and interviews.

12. This evaluation process will be made in conjunction with the Presbytery's representative

and under the Presbytery's policies.

Lydia Zorrilla, President

Noel Taveras, Secretary

The Fellowship is willing to amend, modify, or change any of the above-mentioned

provisions should the Presbytery feel it necessary.

Proposed Budget - Cumberland Presbyterian Fellowship in Hanover Park IL

Expenditures

Rent (Church) $6,000.00

Pastoral Salary and other benefits $28,000.00

Telephone $360.00

Office Supply $600.00

Christian Education $200.00

Music $2,250.00

Insurance $250.00

Miscellaneous $130.00

Total Expenditures $33,790.00

Income

North Central Presbytery $22,000.00

Offerings and Tithes $15,790.00

Total Income $37,790.00

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TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The committee met Aug. 29, 2004 at Willow Creek CPC. Those present were A.P.

Jerrell, David Parman, Chairperson; Christina Blevins, Secretary; June Smith, Asst.

Chairperson; Juanita Martin. A. P. Jerrell opened with prayer.

Discussion on web site and time table took place. Discussion on internet crime

and pornography took place.

A resolution on same sex marriage and same sex legal union was composed

according to biblical and strong family values. There was a contingency plan discussed

to work with other churches to go and see Ill. senators and representatives

about this when and if needed.

Respectfully submitted, Christina Blevins, Secretary

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Committee on Ministry met on August 28, 2004 at Willow Creek Church with the

following members present: Lucy Becker, Ralph Blevins, Russell Pedigo, Ronald

Gross, and Tom McReynolds. Excused were Kevin Wood, Robert Watkins and Lydia

Zorrilla. Nick Ashley was absent. The meeting was opened with prayer by Ronnie

Gross.

The following officers were elected: Ralph Blevins – Chairman, Kevin Wood – Vice

Chairman, Tom McReynolds - Secretary.

The committee met with Herschel French. Herschel has finished his first semester at

Memphis Theological Seminary. He is trying to discern God's call for his ministry and

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is thinking of doing mission work with Campus Crusade for Christ.

The committee has received communications from the West Tennessee Presbyterial

Committee on Ministry regarding Lic. Darlene Gilding who is in process of moving

to Wisconsin.

Respectfully Submitted, Tom McReynolds, Secretary

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Session Records Committee of North Central Presbytery met August 28, 2004, at

the Willow Creek church. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mary Gard.

Members present were Chairperson W. L. Rolman, Secretary Mary Gard, Nelda

Kline, Bud Hannaford, and Oscar Lee Nichols.

Discussion regarding the present checklist used to review the records. On motion,

items number 10, 12 and 14 will be deleted and the remaining items will be revised

for easier reviewing.

Churches who have been assigned Moderators should have their minutes reviewed

and signed by their appointed Moderator, even if their meetings have a Moderator Pro

Tem presiding and signing the minutes.

Minutes were received for review from: Albion, Bethany, Burnt Prairie, Casey,

Chandler, Christ, Cumberland Chapel, Ebenezer, Elm River, Fairfield, Georgetown,

Good Prospect, and the final minutes from Evansville 1st.

Minutes were not presented by Campground, Faith, Fullerton, Grace, Hanover Park,

Hebron and Knights Chapel. Of these churches it was noted that the following

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churches did not present their records in 2003: Campground, Faith, Grace, Hanover

Park and Hebron. Of these, it was noted the following also did not present their

records in 2001 or 2002: Campground, Hanover Park, and Hebron. All the above

records will be expected for review at their next regular time, being at the board meetings

in August 27, 2005.

Meeting was adjourned with prayer by Rev. Oscar Lee Nichols.

Respectfully submitted, Mary Gard, Secretary

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Board of Finance of North Central Presbytery met on August 29, 2004 at the

Willow Creek CP Church. Chairman Terry Gordon called the meeting to order and

Mike Sander opened the meeting with prayer.

Present were Mike Sander, Bob Owen, Ron Huffman, Terry Gordon, and Debbie

Shanks. Donnie Bailey, Don Findley, Jerry Neidigh, and Albert Becker were excused.

Beverly Bencher was unexcused.

The laptop computer used by the Stated Clerk is increasingly unreliable.

The presbyterial scholarship program was reviewed.

The health insurance premiums were reviewed and will remain at 15% paid by

the Presbytery and 85% paid by the employing church for 2005.

The expenses for presbyterial travel were reviewed.

The responsibilities of the Stated Clerk and Treasurer have grown and drastically

changed, especially in the last 4 years, due to the incorporation of the presbytery, the

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legal and tax problems of some of our churches, etc. The responsibilities and salaries

of the Stated Clerk and Treasurer were discussed at length.

The Board expressed thanks to Terry Gordon for 9 years of service and to Mike

Sander for 6 years of service as both were meeting with the board for the last time.

The meeting was closed with prayer by Terry Gordon.

Camps $6,500.00

Convocation $1,000.00

Insurance $2,000.00

Medical Expense $400.00

Misc. Expenses $100.00

Young Adult Retreat/Conference $600.00

Salary $2,500.00

Office Expense $800.00

Printing of the Minutes $1,200.00

Stated Clerk's Conference $400.00

Board Meeting Expense $4,000.00

Commissioners to General Assembly $6,000.00

Host Church to Presbytery $1,100.00

Insurance $500.00

Memorials $100.00

Office Expense $1,000.00

Recording Clerk's Salary $400.00

Scholarships $6,000.00

Travel $2,400.00

Treasurer's Salary $5,000.00

Appalachian Broadcasting $300.00

Coalition for Appalachian Ministries $300.00

Misc. Expenses $100.00

Mission Trips $1,500.00

Nursing Home in Columbia $400.00

Urbana Delegates $1,000.00

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Gifts $150.00

Misc. Expenses $25.00

Postage $25.00

Retreat $1,100.00

Testing of Candidates $200.00

Postage $50.00

Web Page Maintenance $50.00

Postage $50.00

Phone Calls $25.00

Historical Foundation $500.00

Misc. Expenses $100.00

Postage $50.00

Respectfully submitted, Debbie Shanks, Secretary

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Albion $294.90

Bethany $3,377.57

Burnt Prairie $370.29

Campground $543.98

Casey $660.09

Chandler $6,816.25

Christ $1,278.20

Cumberland Chapel $492.31

Ebenezer $1,629.71

Elm River $1,747.46

Fairfield $9,211.95

Faith $1,184.37

Fullerton $1,266.78

Georgetown $1,490.01

Good Prospect $4,215.16

Grace $1,099.59

Hebron $477.15

Knight's Chapel $1,037.96

Lebanon North $1,936.11

Lebanon South $289.38

Lincoln First $2,013.44

Monroe City $2,297.77

Morningside $2,882.60

Mt. Gilead $603.71

Mt. Olivet $632.97

Mt. Oval $272.45

New Hope $1,701.42

Oak Grove $247.72

Petersburg $406.99

Pleasant Grove $1,320.83

Shiloh $1,766.07

Shinar $1,139.60

Spring Hill $450.52

Union North $442.44

United $2,120.40

Village $669.39

Warren First $555.21

Willow Creek $2,232.24

NOTE 2: This issue was addressed by Report Three of the Board of Missions.

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Board of Christian Education met August 28, 2004 with the following members

present: Kevin Small, chr., Clara Hubbard, Carol Byers, Kim Wheeler, Gwen Barnett,

Dan Gross, Anna Ruth Long, Kathleen Fischer, & Eric Gruen, Youth Moderator. Peck

(Durant) Axton was excused, Kim Seeber was not present.

Gwen Barnett opened with prayer.

Bethel College Scholarship Applications were received and approved for Bethany

Meeks, FFCPC, Mark Shreve, FFCPC, and Dustin Ritchey, FFCPC..

Reports were received from spring convocation at Fairfield CPC, CPYC, Jr./Jr. High

Camp at Brush Creek, & NCPYC at Epworth.

Upcoming events in Christian Education:

1. Fall Convocation, Nov. 5-7, 2004; Brush Creek, Xenia, Il. Hosted by the 2003

youth cabinet and planning council, sponsoring church still to be determined.

** NOTE ** All Convocation invitations must have a signed letter of invitation from

their session ready and presented at the time the invitation is extended. Convocation

invitations must be extended at the Convocation prior to the one they wish to host. If

any church in the presbytery is interested in hosting a Convocation but do not know

how to go about it, please contact a member of the Board of Christian Education.

2. Christian Education Conference, Nov. 9-12, 2004; St. Columba Conference

Center, Memphis, Tn. Trends, Models, & Challenges in Christian Education.

Delegates still to be determined.

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3. Miniversity, March 5, 2005; New Hope CPC, Yale, Il.

4. Spring Convocation, March 2005; Camp Reveal, Evansville, In. Hosted by

Morningside CPC, verbal confirmation, to be confirmed by this fall convocation, Nov.

2004.

5. Jr./Jr. High Camp, Dates to be determined; Brush Creek, Xenia, Il. Co-Directors:

Margaret Allison & Kevin Small.

6. NCPYC, July 30-Aug. 6, 2005; Epworth, Louisville, Il. Co-Directors: Chet

Snyder & Cheryl Allison. Scripture and Theme, 1 John 3:16, Lay it Down. Herschel

French will write the Bible study.

Discussion was had in great detail about our camping program.

Kevin Small closed in prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Gwen Barnett

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The Heritage Committee met August 25,2004 at the Willow Creek Church. Present

were Karen Peel and Ruth Louder. Anne Nicholson was absent and excused. We

opened with a devotional from Psalms. We worked on the budget for the coming year.

The Heritage Report for the Fall Meeting of Presbytery will be given by the Monroe

City, Church.

The following schedule is for the next two meetings of presbytery.

Lebanon South, Spring ‘05 Morningside, Fall ‘05

Respectfully submitted by Ruth Louder, Chr.

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TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The presbytery received a letter, dated August 26, 2004, from the New Providence

Cumberland Presbyterian Church, stating their intent to disassociate themselves from

the Cumberland Presbyterian denomination. The Board of Missions, the Board of

Finance, and the Stated Clerk met on August 28 to discuss the letter and determine a

course of action.

The Board of Missions was asked to contact all members on the roll of New

Providence Cumberland Presbyterian Church via mail, to determine if all members

were in accord with this action. BOM secretary, Roy Shanks, contacted Marsha Ogle

and received from her a list of all the members on the roll, which totaled fifteen. Of

the 15 letters sent out, 12 were returned and all stated their agreement with said action

and that they would like their membership moved to the newly-formed congregation,

called "Bailiff Church."

Respectfully submitted,

Roy Shanks, secretary of the Board of Missions

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION - MISSION TRIP ASSISTANCE

1. Applicant must be a member of a Cumberland Presbyterian Church located within

the boundaries of North Central Presbytery.

2. Applicant must be going on a North Central Presbytery group mission trip or working

on a project led by a North Central Presbytery minister or youth minister.

3. To ask for funds, applicant must contact the chairperson or secretary of the Board

of Missions and apply at least six weeks prior to the event. The chairperson of the

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Board of Missions will poll the board members and reply to the applicant within three

weeks.

4. Funding will be limited to $300 per person, be considered on a first-come, first serve

basis, and each person's request will be considered individually.

5. A recipient can re-apply for assistance every two years (i.e., if you receive assistance

in 2004, you will not be able to apply again until 2006).

Respectfully submitted, Board of Missions

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The committee received a request from the session of the Bethany Church that Mr.

Kevin Vanderlaan, a member of the Bethany C. P. Church, be considered and

approved as a candidate for ministry in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The

session also requests that Mr. Vanderlaan be allowed to pursue his education through

the Program of Alternate Studies. This would all him to serve in a limited capacity at

the Bethany C. P. Church while preparing for ordination. After having examined Mr.

Vanderlaan we make the following recommendation.

Respectfully submitted, Tom McReynolds, Sec.

TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

The committee appointed by presbytery to develop job descriptions for boards

and agencies and to propose revisions of Standing Rules met at the Good Prospect

CPC on May 8 and July 24. Present at both meetings were Bill Rolman, Nancy

Gordon and Carroll Richards. Present in July were Ron Huffman and Tom

McReynolds. Dan Gross and Randy Hooper were appointed to the committee but

declined to serve. Kevin Small was appointed to replace Randy Hooper but did not

attend either meeting.

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The committee early on decided to undertake a comprehensive review of essentially

the entire work of presbytery, particularly as it is embodied in the various

boards, standing committees, and officers. What the committee is recommending

would be a major re-organization of the work of the presbytery that the committee

feels would better focus the work of the presbytery and operate more effectively in

regards to personnel.

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1. To propose a budget and congregational

apportionments

2. To serve as trustees of presbyterial

property

3. To administer the insurance programs

4. To manage presbyterial assets

5. To serve as the presbyterial auditors

6. To promote stewardship education

7. To administer the scholarship program

in conjunction with the Boards of

Christian Education and Ministry

8. To act as liaison with the denominational

Board of Stewardship

1. To supervise and support the ordained

clergy

2. To oversee congregations without CP

ordained ministers and to appoint moderators

of such sessions

3. To oversee pastoral relationships

4. To nurture ecumenical relationships

such as CAM

5. To promote mission education (without

financing)

6. To promote New Church Development

7. To act as liaison with the denominational

Board of Missions

1. To interview and counsel prospective

candidates

2. To monitor the progress of probationers

3. To train elders serving communion

4. To monitor probationer Scholarships

and requirements

5. To maintain relationships with ministers

of other denominations and to screen

transfers of ministers from other denominations

6. To act as liaison with the denominational

Commission on Ministry

1. To nominate presbyterial and board

personnel

2. To inform nominees of duties

3. To nominate synod and General

Assembly commissioners and Youth

Advisory Delegates to GA

4. To recommend meeting places for

presbytery

5. To promote NCP representation on

denominational board and agencies

1. To plan and conduct a camping program,

including CPYC/PYT

2. To promote youth ministries and

events including NCPYF and Urbana

Conference

3. To facilitate leadership development

4. To monitor Bethel College scholarships

and requirements

5. To act as liaison with the denominational

Board of Christian Education

1. To maintain the presbyterial archives

2. To coordinate historical presentations

3. To develop and maintain the presbyterial

web site

4. To address social concerns and theological

perspectives

5. To act as liaison with the denominational

Historical Foundation

6. To act as liaison with the denominational

Committee on Theology and Social

Concerns

1. To examine session records

2. To consider judicial matters

1. To be the principal officer coordinating

the work of the presbytery;

2. To receive and preserve all correspondence

for the action of the presbytery in

its meetings;

3. To respond to all correspondence in

accordance with the instructions of the

presbytery;

4. To send out notices for regular meetings,

called meetings, and board meetings,

etc.

5. To assemble preliminary minutes of

the regular meetings and mail to all

churches and ministers in accordance

with presbyterial instructions;

6. To assist boards in such research as

may be needful in their work;

7. To maintain a continuing relationship

with the denomination;

8. To research information from the minutes

as requested by the judicatory and

agencies of the judicatory;

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9. To take the lead in making plans for

the meeting of presbytery and board

meetings;

10. To compile annual reports of congregations

and forward to the denomination;

11. To keep the presbytery's official

membership roll;

12. To notify officers, board members,

and delegates of their election or appointment;

13. To certify delegates or commissioners;

14. To sign the minutes of all meetings.

15. To print and distribute the minutes of

meetings of presbytery;

16. To keep minutes in permanent form

and to file copies with the Cumberland

Presbyterian Historical Foundation;

17. To file copies for review with the

Synod of the Midwest.

1. To receive and disburse all funds in

accordance with the instructions of the

presbytery and the adopted budget of the

presbytery;2. To keep records and pay

premiums for the Cumberland

Presbyterian Health Insurance Program

in keeping with the instructions of presbytery;

3. To supply appropriate information to

each board with a current status report of

the progress of funds;

4. To be an ex officio member of the

Board of Finance and Trustees;

A. Presbytery shall give to congregations

hosting presbytery an expense check of

$250 plus $6 per enrolled member of

presbytery for meals. Congregations

may also receive donations from visitors

B. Presbytery shall give to the congregation

hosting the regular board meetings

$100 per meeting plus $5 per meal served

to board and presbyterial personnel.

C. Presbytery shall reimburse travel

expense at the rate of 37¢ per mile, $8

maximum per meal and $60 maximum

D. Presbytery shall provide scholarships

for active members of presbytery to

attend Bethel College, Memphis

Theological Seminary or the Program of

Alternate Studies. Applications are due

to the Stated Clerk by August 15.

Scholarship recipients shall maintain a

2.0 [C] average to remain eligible for the

scholarship. In the case of PAS students

completed assignments on an annual

basis keep them eligible. The scholarship

amount shall be $1000 per semester for

BC and MTS with a maximum of $2000

per scholastic year; and $1500 per year

for PAS. Probationers attending schools

other than Bethel, MTS or PAS will be

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III. A. The Moderator shall be elected at each regular meeting of the presbytery and

serve until a successor is elected. The Moderator shall conduct the business of the

meeting and any subsequent called meeting(s).

C. The Stated Clerk shall be elected for a three-year term and may succeed himself/

herself indefinitely. The Stated Clerk shall receive an annual salary as determined

by the Board of Finance which shall be reviewed annually. The responsibilities of the

Stated Clerk are outlined in the NCP Digest of Policies.

E. The Treasurer shall be elected for a three year term and may succeed himself/

herself indefinitely. The Treasurer shall receive an annual salary as determined

by the Board of Finance which shall be reviewed annually. The responsibilities of the

Treasurer are outlined in the NCP Digest of Policies.

IV. The presbytery shall have the following boards with the stated number of

members: a Board of Finance and Trustees (7)(plus the Treasurer), a Board of

Pastoral and Congregational Care (7), a Board of Christian Education (7)(plus the

adult advisor and the NCPYF Moderator), a Board of Ministry (7), a Board of

Heritage and Witness (5), a Board of Judiciary and Session Records (5), and a Board

of Nominations (3). All elected members of boards and the NCPYF Adult Advisor

shall be on regular three-year rotation. No member shall be re-elected to the same

board more than twice without rotating off that board for a minimum of one year. A

quorum shall consist of three for any board, with the exception of the Board of

Judiciary and Session Records and Board of Nominations which shall require two for

a quorum. Any member who has two (2) consecutive unexcused absences shall be

removed. No person shall serve on two boards at the same time. The responsibilities

of the boards are outlined in the NCP Digest of Policies.

V. The boards shall meet at a time in common before each semi-annual meeting

on the fourth Saturday in February and August at 9:00 am local time. The meeting

place shall be the Willow Creek Church, Martinsville, Illinois. All boards shall submit

their report to the Stated Clerk within ten (10) days following their meeting. The

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reviewed on an individual basis to determine

E. All eligible clergy and their dependents

shall be enrolled in the denominational

health insurance program except

when dependents have existing insurance

coverage. Churches calling eligible clergy

shall pay 85% of the premium through

the presbyterial treasurer; presbytery

Stated Clerk shall not be responsible for distribution of reports received after the ten

day period. The Stated Clerk shall make copies of the program and each board report

and shall mail them to each ordained minister, each probationer, and one to each session

clerk for each duly elected delegate at least ten days prior to the meeting of presbytery.

VII. Each ordained minister (except retired ministers at their own request) is

required to attend each meeting of presbytery unless excused. Each congregation

shall send its quota of duly elected elders to each meeting of presbytery or give reason

in writing for failure to do so. Each candidate and licentiate is required to attend

each meeting of presbytery. Two consecutive absences from a stated meeting by a

candidate or licentiate, excused or unexcused, may result in his/her being dropped

from the roll of probationers.

[The committee realizes that once all boards have reached their targeted membership

level, there may need to be some re-balancing of the expiration of terms.]

Respectfully submitted, Carroll Richards, Sec

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TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with

the United C. P. Church, Norris City IL, October 8-9, 2004

We wish to thank the elders and congregation of United CPC, Norris City IL for their

gracious hospitality, delicious food and comfortable accommodations afforded the fall

meeting of North Central Presbytery.

Requests for excuses were received from the following sessions for this meeting of

presbytery: Christ, Pleasant Grove, Warren First, Shiloh, Shinar and Fullerton.

Georgetown requested an excuse for the Saturday session.

We also received requests from the following ministers and probationers asking to be

excused: J. B. Gates and David Parman-Friday; Dan Gross, Bob Watkins, Oscar Lee

Nichols and Janeth Yarce-Friday and Saturday; J. C. McDuffee, Geoff Bunting,

Herschel French and Eric Gruen-Saturday.

Leslie. The Stated Clerk is asking North Central Presbytery if there is any interest in

holding a full meeting of synod in 2006.

A letter was received from the sessions of Faith CPC, St. Clair Shores MI and First

CPC, Warren MI. They request that North Central Presbytery grant and authorize the

sessions of Faith CPC and Warren First CPC to meet jointly with the approval of both

moderators to formalize plans for a yoked ministry and to implement such a plan it its

search for a resident minister.

Respectfully submitted, Peck Axton, Chr.

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Albion Edward Griffith P P ex

Bethany Adam McReynolds P P P

Burnt Prairie Colleen Clevenger P P P

Campground A A A

Casey Mary Gard P P P

Chandler Marian Roberson P A A

Christ ex ex ex

Cumb. Chapel Ron Huffman P P P

Ebenezer Emy E. Escamilla P P P

Elm River Jack Enlow P P P

Fairfield Kenneth L. Smith P P P

Faith Chris McMacken P P P

Fullerton ex ex ex

Georgetown Jerry Pataki P ex ex

Good Prospect Dwight Steineman P P P

Grace A A A

Hanover Park A A A

Hebron A A A

Knights Chapel A A A

Lebanon North Leo Doty P A A

Lebanon South A A A

Lincoln, 1st Anita Miller P P P

Monroe City A A A

Morningside Don Findley P P P

Mt. Gilead A A A

Mt. Olivet A A A

Mt. Oval A A A

New Hope Durward Gross P P P

New Providence A A dropped

Oak Grove Harold West P P P

Petersburg A A A

Pleasant Grove ex ex ex

Shiloh ex ex ex

Shinar ex ex ex

Spring Hill Stanley Kline P P P

Union North A A A

United Kay Bradley P P P

Village Edna Shatzsall P ex ex

Warren, 1st ex ex ex

Willow Creek Vivian Fessenbeck P P P

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Aros, Jeremias P P P

Axton, Durant P P P

Barnett, Rudolph P EX EX

Bender, Richard A A A

Blevins, Ralph P P P

Brown, Rosalie EX EX EX

Compton, Marcia A A A

Corwin, Thomas A A Dismissed

Craig, Robert A. EX EX EX

Dallwig, Roger EX EX EX

Furr, Wayne P P P

Gross, Dan ex ex ex

Gross, Ronald P P P

Jerrell, A. P. EX EX EX

Korb, Leon C. P EX EX

Lovelace, John G. EX EX EX

McCain, Sr., Terence R. EX EX EX

Montoya, Eduardo P P P

Nichols, Oscar Lee ex ex ex

Oliveira, José A A A

Parman, David ex P P

Pedigo, Russell A A A

Richards, Carroll R. P P P

Rolman, Jr., W. L. P P P

Shirley, Betty L. EX EX EX

Small, Kevin P P P

Smith, Albert J. P P P

Springer, Robert J. EX EX EX

Topar, Shirley P P P

Wallace, Andrew A A A

Watkins, Robert ex ex ex

Wood, Kevin P P P

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Bunting, Geoff (Lic) P ex ex

Gates, J. B. (Lic) ex P P

Gilding, Darlene (Lic.) Enrolled P P

Yarce, Janeth (Lic) A A A

French, Hershel (Can) P ex ex

Gifford, Jimmy (Can) P A A

Gruen, Eric (Can) P ex ex

McDuffee, J. C. (Can) ex ex ex

Synder, Chet (Can) P P P

Vanderlaan, Kevin (Can) enrolled

1988, November 11-12 Good Prospect Rev. Ronald Gross Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 55

1989, April 7-8 Grace Rev. Robert Craig Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 44

1989, October 13-14 Shinar Elder Dean McReynolds Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 38

1990. April 6-7 Chandler Elder Dean McReynolds Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 48

1990, October 12-13 Fairfield Rev. Stan Rush Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 53

1991, April 4-5 Good Prospect Rev. Stan Rush Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 54

1991, October 11-12 Bethany Rev. John Lovelace Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 53

1992, April 3-4 Good Prospect Rev. Roger Reid Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 59

1992, October 9-10 Willow Creek Rev. Roger Reid Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 55

1994, October 14-15 Christ Rev. William Wood Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 46

1995, April 7-8 Good Prospect Rev. Linda Glenn Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 47

1995, October 13-14 Shinar Rev. Linda Glenn Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 34

1996, April 12-13 Ebenezer Rev. Marcia Compton Dr. Carroll R. Richards 41

1996, October 11-12 Fairfield Rev. Marcia Compton Dr. Carroll R. Richards 49

1997, April 4-5 Monroe City Rev. William L. Rolman, Jr. Dr. Carroll R. Richards 50

1997, October 10-11 Good Prospect Rev. William L. Rolman, Jr. Dr. Carroll R. Richards 49

1998, April 2-3 Bethany Rev. Oscar Lee Nichols Dr. Carroll R. Richards 48

1998, October 9-10 Grace Rev. William L. Rolman, Jr. Dr. Carroll R. Richards 34

1999, April 9-10 Elm River Rev. William L. Rolman, Jr. Dr. Carroll R. Richards 46

2001, April 6-7 Willow Creek Elder Terry Gordon Dr. Carroll R. Richards 37

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2001, October 12-13 Good Prospect Rev. Kevin Small Dr. Carroll R. Richards 43

2002, April 5-6 Fairfield Rev. Kevin Small Dr. Carroll R. Richards 40

2002, October 11-12 Grace Rev. Ronald Gross Dr. Carroll R. Richards 27

2003, April 4-5 Shiloh Dr. Robert Watkins Dr. Carroll R. Richards 34

2003, October 10-11 Lebanon North Dr. Robert Watkins Dr. Carroll R. Richards 44

2004, April 2-3 Pleasant Grove Rev. Eduardo Montoya Dr. Carroll R. Richards 32

2004, October 8-9 United Rev. Eduardo Montoya Dr. Carroll R. Richards 37

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North Central Presbytery

Box 596

Lincoln IL 62656

of

Synod of the Midwest

Cumberland Presbyterian Church

April 1, 2005

1:30 PM CST

Morningside C. P. Church

Evansville IN

Rev. Linda Glenn