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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NORTH CENTRAL PRESBYTERY April 1-2, 2005 AFTERNOON SESSION, April 1, 2005, 1:30 p.m. CST The opening worship service was opened with the retiring moderator, Rev. Eduardo Montoya, welcoming everyone. Rev. Dan Gross led the singing with Rev. Montoya at the piano to Day by Day. Rev. Montoya then read from John 20:19-23 and spoke on "An Open Door Church". Even though Christ didn’t need a door, we need to make sure our churches’ doors are open. He then closed with prayer. Pastor Host Rev. Peck Axton welcomed everyone and gave the necessary announcements. Moderator Montoya called presbytery to order and after a sign-in roll call, the moderator declared a quorum present. The constituting prayer was given by Rev. John Lovelace. The moderator opened the floor for nominations for moderator. Rev. Roger Dallwig was elected Moderator by acclamation. Rev. Marcia Compton was elected Vice-moderator by acclamation. The program was adopted. Visitors : Rev. Stephanie Scrudder Brown, West Tennessee Presbytery, Executive Director of the denominational Commission on Ministry was seated as an advisory member.The moderator declared recess for appointment of committees. The moderator declared recess out and appointed Rev. Ralph Blevins as Chair, Rev. Kevin Small, Elders Mary Gard, Anna Ruth Long and Stephen Hughes to the select Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses. Communications : The Treasurer’s Report was read, marked "A" and placed on file. The proposed constitutional amendment from GA was read and adopted by majority vote. A letter from General Assembly Stated Clerk thanking presbytery for $97, 519 for OUO in 2004 and support given by our presbytery was read. A communication from Rev. Russell Pedigo asking for a letter of dismission to Arkansas Presbytery was read. On motion the pastoral relationship between United CPC and Rev. Russell Pedigo was dissolved and a letter of dismission was granted. A letter of Dismission from West Tennessee Presbytery for Rev. Terra Sisco was received and on motion she was received and enrolled as an ordained minister. Credentials from Central Presbytery, National Presbyterian Church of Guatemala for Rev. Rene Rafael Alvarez Alonzo were received by motion he was received as a provisional member until he completes the needed CP courses and then he will be granted full membership in the presbytery. A letter from the Stated Clerk of the Synod of Midwest was read announcing the meeting of the Synod of the Midwest being held on April 30, 2005 at Owensboro, KY. A letter commenting about the disposition of funds relating to the former First Church in Evansville was referred to the Committee on Overtures, Resolution and Excuses.Denominational Representative : Rev. Stephanie Scrudder Brown, Executive Director of the Commission on Ministry brought greetings and asked the churches to communicate their needs to her and asked for prayers so the Commission can move forwardBOARD AND STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The report of the Board of Nominations was read, its recommendations adopted, marked "B" and placed on file. An additional nomination was made for William Franco to be a Youth Advisory Delegate to the 2005 GA. The nominees were elected by acclamation. The Report of the Board of Judiciary and Session Records was accepted as read, marked "C" and placed on file. The report of the Board of Heritage and Witness was read and accepted, marked "D" and placed on file. The report of the Board of Ministry was read, concurred in, its recommendation adopted, marked "E" and placed on file. The report of the Board of Finance and Trustees was read, concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked "F" and placed on file. The report of the Board of Christian Education was read, concurred in, its recommendation adopted, marked "G" and placed on file. The report of the Stated Clerk was read, concurred in, its recommendation adopted, marked "H" and placed on file. The report on the Commission on Faith CP Church was read, concurred in, its recommendation adopted, marked "I" and placed on file. At his request, by consent, Rev. Oscar Lee Nichols was placed on the roll of retired ministers after over 50 years of being an active minister. Rev. Rene Alvarez told the presbytery about himself and his calling. Rev. Terra Sisco introduced herself and gave her testimony. A letter from Rev. Kevin L. Wood asking that the pastoral relationship between him and the Fairfield C P Church be dissolved and his letter be granted to East Tennessee Presbytery was read. It was voted to dissolve the relationship with regret and to grant his letter of dismission. Rev. Durant Axton gave the blessing for the evening meal. The moderator called recess for committee work and the evening meal. FRIDAY EVENING SESSION April 1, 2005 7:00 p.m. The moderator reconvened presbytery. The service opened with Connie Masterson at the piano. The invocation was given by Rev. Axton after which the congregation sang Blessed Assurance. Anna Ruth Long told about the Children of Colombia where the offering will go. Rita Vaught, Sara McCawley, June Gross and Juanita Nichols received the offering of $427.57 and Rev. Axton led in prayer. Rev. Dan Gross read from Luke 24: 13-33 and spoke on "Opened Eyes and Burning Hearts". We need to be like the disciples. When they were down after Jesus was crucified and Jesus appeared to them, he set their hearts on fire. We should let ourselves be as enthusiastic as if our hearts were on fire for the Lord. The sacrament of Holy Communion was led by Rev. Axton with Elders D. Young, Don Finley, Tom McReynolds and Irma Pearce assisting. The congregation sang Great is Thy Faithfulness and Rev. Axton closed with prayer. The moderator declared the meeting recessed to Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 8:30 a.m. SATURDAY MORNING SESSION APRIL 2, 2005 8:30 a.m. The morning worship was led by Can. Kevin Vanderlaan. Adam McReynolds read from Psalm 66 and the congregation sang Victory in Jesus accompanied by Debbie Shanks at the piano. Candidate Vanderlaan spoke about "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Us" based on Luke 4:18-19. He closed with prayer. Rev. Dan Gross asked for prayer for Sam Courtney, a youth from the Chandler congregation, who was injured while playing basketball. He was scheduled for a kidney transplant later this month. Debbie Shanks, Presbyterial Stewardship Co-ordinator spoke on the theme of this year, "Stewards of Justice" based on Micah 6:8. Are we as a church working for justice, mentoring fatherless children, helping the afflicted, and attending to God’s word? The meeting was called to order by the moderator. The roll was called by the Stated Clerk with a quorum present. The minutes to date were approved as read. Communications : An e-mail was received from Rev. David Parman stating that his wife returned home from the hospital on Friday.Our clerk announced that he has set up a web site that has all current directories and forms. Report One of the Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care was read, concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked "J" and placed on file. Report Two of the Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care was read, concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked "K" and placed on file. The Report of the Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses was read, its recommendation adopted, marked "L" and placed on file. The moderator declared recess. The moderator declared recess out. The Memorial Committee for fall presbytery was appointed. It consists of: Rev. Carroll Richards, Rev. William Rolman and Elder Tom McReynolds. The Commission to Install Rev. Terra Sisco on April 17, 2005 will be: Revs. Ralph Blevins and Ronald Gross, Elders Irma Pearce and Stella Pryor. The Commission to Install Rev. Roger Dallwig on May 13, 2005 will be: Revs. Eduardo Montoya, Rene Alvarez and Albert J. Smith and Elder Chris McMacken. Announcements were given. The churches shared what has been happening in their congregations. The minutes were approved as corrected. After the final roll call the moderator declared a quorum present. The meeting was closed with prayer by Rev. Dallwig and was adjourned to meet October 14, 2005 at 1:30 pm CDT with the First CPC of Lincoln, IL.
APPENDIX A 2004 TREASURER’S REPORT
APPENDIX B BOARD OF NOMINATIONS TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C. P. Church, Evansville IN April 1-2, 2005 The board met at Willow Creek C.P. Church on February 26, 2005. Those present were Gail Fessenbeck, Nancy Gordon, and Sara McCawley, chairman. Sara convened the meeting with prayer. A quorum was present. Resignations were received from Donnie Bailey (Board of Finance and Trustees), Bill Nichols (Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care), Lucy Becker (Board of Ministry), and June Smith (Board of Heritage and Witness). We are sorry at the passing of A.P. Jerrell on the Board of Heritage and Witness. RECOMMENDATION ONE: That these resignations be accepted. (Due to reorganization, no replacements are needed.) RECOMMENDATION TWO: That the following person be placed in nomination for the responsibility indicated: Youth Advisory Delegate to GA - David Small. (A second position is available if there are floor nominations.) The Board of Nominations is seeking congregations to host presbytery beginning with the fall meeting of 2006. Respectfully submitted: Nancy Gordon NOTE: After this report was approved William Franco was also nominated for YAD and the two nominated were elected.
APPENDIX C REPORT BOARD OF JUDICIARY AND SESSION RECORDS TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C. P. Church, Evansville IN April 1-2, 2005 The Board of Judiciary and Session Records of North Central Presbytery met February 26, 2005, at the Willow Creek church. Members present were Chairperson W. L. Rolman, Secretary Mary Gard, Nelda Kline, Bud Hannaford, and Oscar Lee Nichols. Rev. Rolman reported on letters that were sent out to churches who haven’t provided records for a few years. Rev. W. L. Rolman was re-elected as Chairperson and Mary Gard was re-elected as Secretary. Minutes were received for review from: Lebanon North, Lincoln 1st, Mt. Olivet, New Hope, Pleasant Grove, Shiloh, Spring Hill, Union North, United, Village and Willow Creek. A letter was received from Mt. Oval regarding their session meetings. Minutes were not presented by Lebanon South, Monroe City, Morningside, Mt. Gilead, Oak Grove, Petersburg, Shinar and Warren 1st. Of these churches it was noted that the following churches have not presented their records for at least four years: Lebanon South, Oak Grove and Petersburg. The Presbyterial appointed Moderators should take responsibility to see that churches they are assigned provide minutes to be reviewed. A common omission from minutes is record of communications received. Any communications received by a church should be mentioned even if no action taken. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Gard, Secretary
APPENDIX D REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HERITAGE AND WITNESS TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C. P. Church, Evansville IN April 1-2, 2005 The Board of Heritage and Witness was scheduled to meet with the Willow Creek Church February 26, 2005. Ruth Louder was present. All others were absent and excused except Chris Blevins. A quorum was not present so no business was conducted. We did have a communication from Susan Gore wanting a Presbyterial Historian that was put in future business. The following churches are already scheduled for presentations: Lebanon South Spring ‘05 Morningside Fall ‘05 Respectfully submitted by Ruth Louder, Acting Chairman
APPENDIX E REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MINISTRY To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005 The Board of Ministry met on February 26, 2005 at the Comfort Inn, Casey, IL. Present were Ron Gross, Kevin Wood, Ralph Blevins, Shirley Topar, Lydia Zorilla, and Tom McReynolds. Absent were Lucy Becker (who has resigned), Robert Watkins (excused), and Nick Ashley. STATUS OF PROBATIONERS Janeth Yarce is teaching in the Aurora, IL school system. She is also volunteering with Christian Education at the Ebenezer C.P. Church. Darlene Gilding and her husband are still in the process of relocating to Wisconsin. As soon as they complete their move, she will be pursuing a job in chaplaincy. Geoff Bunting is anticipating completing studies at Memphis Theological Seminary in December 2005. He continues to work as Youth and Children’s Minister at the West Union C. P. Church in Millington, TN. Chet Snyder is in his 8th year at Youth Director at the Fairfield C.P. Church. Chet is exploring options for a degree completion program through Frontier College in Fairfield. Eric Gruen is nearing the completion of his undergraduate studies at Bethel College. Eric is considering his options for graduate work. Jimmy Gifford is pursuing the possibility of taking course work through Greenville Seminary in Greenville, IL, a Free Methodist school. J. C. McDuffee is presently filling the pulpit at Lebanon North C.P. Church and is encouraged about the work there. J.C. continues to work toward the completion of courses through the Program of Alternate Studies. Herschel French continues to seek employment with Campus Crusade for Christ. Herschel is considering the possibility of taking seminary classes through Dallas Theological Seminary while working. Kevin Vanderlaan has enrolled at Lakeland Jr. College working toward his undergraduate degree while taking some courses through the Program of Alternate Studies. Kevin is also pastoring the Bethany C.P. Church. J. B. Gates was not in attendance and the board has no additional information on his progress at this time. The Board of Ministry commends each of the Probationers for their hard work as well as their service to this Presbytery. We also ask that Presbytery continue to support and encourage our probationers as they pursue their place of ministry. RECOMMENDATION: That the following elders be approved to serve communion in their congregations anytime Cumberland Presbyterian pastoral leadership is not available: Roy Shanks – New Hope; Mary Gard – Casey; Ron Huffman – Cumberland Chapel; Rodney Reavis – Campground; Dick Emel – Bethany; D. E. Young – Lebanon North. Respectfully submitted, Tom McReynolds, Secretary
APPENDIX F REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FINANCE AND TRUSTEES To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005. The Board of Finance and Trustees submits the following report. The Board of Finance and Trustees met at Willow Creek CP Church on February 26, 2005. Present were Jerry Neidigh, Bob Owen, Rita Vaught, Ron Huffman, Debbie Shanks, and Steve Hughes. Don Findley and Terry Titus were excused from the meeting. Donnie Bailey resigned from the Board. Ron Huffman served as convener and opened the meeting with prayer. Election of officers was held and the following officers were elected: Bob Owen, Chairman; Ron Huffman, Vice-Chairman; and Debbie Shanks, Secretary. Bailiff Church agreed to pay $5,000 for the property of the former New Providence CP Church. Bailiff sent the Board a quit claim deed, which Ron Huffman and Bob Owen have signed and which will be mailed to Don Findley for his signature. After the Secretary receives the signed deed from Don Findley, she will meet with Bailiff’s attorney to finalize the sale. The Denominational Health Insurance premiums have increased by about 10%, effective March 1, 2005. The new premiums are $1,045 for family coverage and $490 for single coverage. The employing church’s share of the new premium is $888.25 for family coverage and $416.50 for single coverage. The 2004 Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. The Board expresses appreciation to the presbyterial committees/boards for their stewardship, and to the congregations of North Central Presbytery for their faithful support of presbyterial programs. Though health insurance premiums, scholarship grants, and expenses for camp, travel, etc. have increased significantly over the years, and though Presbyterial programming has continued to grow every year, Presbyterial expenditures for 2004 were actually less than those of 1997. A letter was received from the Montgomery Cemetery Association, asking Presbytery to transfer ownership of a cemetery near Oakland City IN to the Association. The cemetery was deeded in 1906 to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Oakland City. The cemetery had been neglected until recently, when interested persons met together to organize the Montgomery Cemetery Association. Since their organization, the Association has cleaned up the property, repaired stones, and worked at locating existing graves and vacant cemetery plots. The Association would like title to the ground so they can sell plots and make further improvements to the cemetery. Debbie Shanks will contact the president of the Association, express the Board’s approval of their plans, and instruct the Association to have the necessary legal papers prepared, at their expense. Don Findley, Debbie Shanks, and Jerry Neidigh will sign the quit claim deed on behalf of the Board. The reorganization of Presbyterial boards and committees was discussed. RECOMMENDATION ONE: That the budgets of the Heritage Committee and the Committee on Theology and Social Concerns be combined under the new Board of Heritage and Witness, and that the budgets of the Pastoral Care Committee and the Board of Missions be combined under the new Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care. RECOMMENDATION TWO: That the Board of Missions’ $12,000 fund for Congregational Assistance and the Pastoral Care Committee’s $5,000 Emergency Fund for Pastoral Assistance be placed under the oversight of the new Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care. The remaining monies of Evansville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church continue to be held by North Central Presbytery until the Narcotics Anonymous groups, incorporated under the “Friends of 318 Madison,” find a building they can purchase and use for NA meetings. Debbie Shanks has been in on-going communication with a member of that corporation. The “Friends of 318 Madison” board has discussed dissolving the corporation since the NA groups that once met at 318 Madison have found new meeting places and are drawing new members from those new areas. Debbie will talk to her “Friends of 318 Madison” contact prior to our August board meeting and we will re-evaluate this situation then. The following committees were appointed to audit the books of the Treasurer and Stated Clerk: Steve Hughes, Jerry Neidigh, and Ron Huffman - Treasurer; Rita Vaught and Bob Owen - Stated Clerk. Both sets of books were found to be complete, in good order, and in balance. Bob Owen thanked the members for their work before closing the meeting with prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Debbie Shanks, Secretary
APPENDIX G REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005 The Board of Christian Education met February 26, 2005 with the following members present: Kevin Small, chr., Clara Hubbard, Carol Byers, Kathleen Fischer, Gwen Barnett, sec., Anna Ruth Long, and Eric Gruen, Youth Moderator. Peck Axton, Dan Gross, and Kim Wheeler were excused, Kim Seeber was not present. Report was heard on Fall Convocation. No one attended the C.E. Conference, so no report was heard on that conference. Jr./Jr. High camp at Brush Creek will be June 5-10, 2005. This is a change of date from what was previously mentioned. Who wants to be a Bible Scholar? is the theme. Margaret Allison and Kevin Small are co-directors. RECOMMENDATION: That the date for Jr./Jr. High camp be accepted as noted above. NCPYC, Sr. High/College camp at Epworth campground will be Jule 30-August 6, 2005. Chet Snyder and Cheryl Allison are co-directors and Debbie Shanks is registrar. Respectfully submitted, Gwen Barnett, sec.
APPENDIX H REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C. P. Church, Evansville IN April 1-2, 2005 I. The following is the official policy of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. It is strongly suggested that all session, presbyteries and synods specifically adopt it as their own policy. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT/HARASSMENT POLICY The Cumberland Presbyterian Church condemns sexual misconduct/harassment. Sexual misconduct/harassment includes but is not limited to all crimes involving sexual conduct under state penal codes such as indecent exposure, indecency with a child, sexual assault (including rape) and also other inappropriate sexual conduct which may not violate a penal statute. Again these actions include but are not limited to the coercion of another person into a sexual relationship, or an attempt to coerce another person into a sexual relationship, or to subject a person to unwanted sexual attention, or to create a sexually suggestive, intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or worship or educational environment. Sexual misconduct/harassment includes a wide range of behaviors, from actual sexual coercion to the unwelcome emphasizing of sexual identity. This policy is based upon an understanding of accepted standards of mature behavior, Christian tradition, and freedom of expression.. Sexual misconduct/harassment in any situation is absolutely unacceptable. Sexual misconduct/harassment is particularly reprehensible when it exploits the religious, spiritual or psychological dependence and trust between persons. Sexual misconduct/harassment in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is always totally unacceptable. All people in positions of authority should be sensitive to the possible misunderstanding that could result from personal relationships that also involve professional and religious relationships. Individuals who believe that they have been sexually harassed or are victims of other misconduct should report the misconduct through the established informal and formal procedures of the church. Only a written, signed complaint to the session clerk/stated clerk can initiate formal procedures against alleged sexual misconduct/harassment. People in authority who receive reports of sexual misconduct or harassment must respond promptly and fairly, and comply with the law of both church and state. The church will respect the right to confidentiality of all members of the community in both informal and formal procedures, insofar as possible. This policy condemns retaliations against persons bringing complaints of sexual misconduct/harassment. An individual found to be guilty of sexual misconduct/harassment is subject to disciplinary action consistent with the Confession of Faith of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Any person who feels a sexual misconduct/harassment complaint did not receive prompt and fair response should appeal to the next highest judicatory of the church. (1996 Minutes, pages 148 - 149) RECOMMENDATION: That North Central Presbytery adopt the SEXUAL MISCONDUCT/ HARASSMENT POLICY as printed above. Respectfully submitted, Carroll R. Richards, Stated Clerk
APPENDIX I REPORT OF THE FAITH CP CHURCH COMMISSION To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005. The Commission on Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Ste. Clair Shores MI files the following report: Since our last report, in the fall of 2004, Faith CP Church has elected a treasurer and assistant treasurer, and they have taken over control of their finances as of January 1, 2005. Faith’s session negotiated a renewal of Dr. Ronald Fleming’s contract, asking him to stay an additional 6 months, with plans to continue their healing process and search for a full-time pastor. Dr. Fleming’s new contract was from December 1, 2004 to May 31, 2005. The Commission would like to thank Dr. Fleming for his work with Faith CP Church. Faith CP Church and First CP Church of Warren have successfully negotiated a contract to yoke the two churches in hiring Rev. Roger Dallwig as their pastor. Their contract became effective on February 1, 2005. The Commission on Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church was elected after members of the congregation indicated their desire to continue as a Cumberland Presbyterian Church after the near closing of the church, and the Commission has worked with this congregation for over three years. With Faith Church being reorganized and financially sound, and with Faith Church having hired a full-time pastor, the Commission on Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church feels that it has accomplished the purpose for which it was elected. RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission on Faith Cumberland Presbyterian Church be dissolved. Respectfully Submitted, Roy Shanks, Clerk
APPENDIX J REPORT ONE OF THE BOARD OF PASTORAL AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005. The Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care met at the Willow Creek Church on February 26, 2005. Roy Shanks, Dean McReynolds, Albert Smith, Stanley Kline, Terry Gordon, Eduardo Montoya, and Jerry Pataki were present. Andy Pottorff and Sue Strause were excused. Rev. Albert Smith served as convener and called the meeting to order. Don Groves led the opening prayer. The following were elected as officers of the Board: Terry Gordon, Chairman; Don Groves, Vice-Chairman; and Roy Shanks, Secretary. A letter of gratitude was received from El Eden Nursing Home in Columbia. Moderators’ reports were received from Rev. Bill Rolman (Spring Hill and Bethany), Rev. Albert Smith (Petersburg), and Rev. Ronald Gross (Casey and Pleasant Grove). A letter was received from Knight’s Chapel CP Church, sharing that their pastor, Rev. A. P. Jerrell, had passed away. They requested prayer for their congregation and asked the Board to appoint a moderator for their session. A letter was received from New Hope CP Church, asking that the pastoral relationship between the church and Rev. Kevin Small be dissolved and that a moderator be appointed for their session. RECOMMENDATION ONE: That the pastoral relationship between the New Hope CP Church and Rev. Kevin Small be dissolved. RECOMMENDATION TWO: That Rev. Dan Gross be appointed the moderator of the Knight’s Chapel session and that Rev. Ronald Gross be appointed the moderator of the New Hope session. Faith CP Church, St. Clair Shores MI, and First CP Church, Warren MI, submitted a contract for their yoked relationship with pastor, Rev. Roger Dallwig. RECOMMENDATION THREE: That the contract between Faith CP Church, First CP Church, and Rev. Roger Dallwig, which establishes a pastor relationship between them, be approved. A request from a pastor needing financial assistance of $1000 a month between February 1 and May 31, 2005 was approved. RECOMMENDATION FOUR: That $4,000 be moved from the Cash Management Fund to the Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care’s Pastoral Emergency Fund to replenish the Fund. The following Pastoral Care Sub-committee was elected: Rev. Albert Smith and Elder Dean McReynolds. Pastors needing counsel or assistance should contact either Albert or Dean. The Board met with Rev. Rene Alvarez, the new pastor of the Hanover Park Fellowship. He and his family are currently living in the states under a tourist visa, but they have an appointment in March to meet with attorneys regarding a resident visa. The meeting was closed with prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Roy Shanks, Secretary
APPENDIX K REPORT TWO OF THE BOARD OF PASTORAL AND CONGREGATIONAL CARE To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005. The Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care met at the Morningside Church on April 1, 2005. A quorum was present. After reviewing the contract between the session of United CPC and Rev. Terra Sisco, the board makes the following recommendations. RECOMMENDATION ONE: That the pastoral relationship between the United CPC and the Rev. Terra Sisco be established. RECOMMENDATION TWO: That a commission be appointed to install Rev. Terra Sisco on April 17, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION THREE: That a commission be appointed to install Rev. Roger Dallwig on May 13, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. RECOMMENDATION FOUR: That the following moderators be appointed: Fairfield - Rev. Durant (Peck) Axton Burnt Prairie - Rev. Ralph Blevins Union North - Rev. Ralph Blevins Respectfully submitted, Terry Gordon, Chairman
APPENDIX L REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON OVERTURES, RESOLUTIONS AND EXCUSES To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Morningside C.P. Church, Evansville, IN April 1-2, 2005. We wish to thank the elders, congregation and pastor of the Morningside Church for their gracious hospitality, delicious food, snacks and comfortable accommodations for the spring meeting of North Central Presbytery. Requests for excuses were received from the following sessions: Burnt Prairie, Shinar, Mt. Olivet, Warren, First, Willow Creek, Lebanon North (Saturday), Village (Saturday). We also received requests from the following ministers/probationers asking to be excused: Can. Eric Gruen, Lic. Janeth Yarce, Lic. J. B. Gates, Rev. David Parman, Rev. Robert Watkins, Rev. Shirley Topar, Rev. Jeremias Aros. RECOMMENDATION ONE: That these excuses be granted. A letter was received by the committee regarding the continuing disposition of the Evansville First Church. RECOMMENDATION TWO: That no action be taken. Respectfully submitted, Ralph Blevins, Chairman
Church Delegate Friday Saturday Final Albion A A A Bethany Tom McReynolds P P P Burnt Prairie ex ex ex Campground Rodney Reavis P P P Casey Mary Gard P P P Chandler Jodie Schnapf P P P Christ A A A Cumb. Chapel Ron Huffman P P P Ebenezer Rafael Leyva P P P Elm River Stella Pryor P P P Fairfield Kevin Stum P P P Faith Christopher McMacken P P P Fullerton A A A Georgetown Stephen K. Hughes P P P Good Prospect Wm. Nichols P P P Grace A A A Hanover Park Lydia Zorilla P P P Hebron A A A Knights Chapel A A A Lebanon North D. E. Young P ex ex Lebanon South A A A Lincoln, 1st Ron Hubbard P P P Monroe City A A A Morningside Michelle Miller P P P Mt. Gilead A A A Mt. Olivet ex ex ex Mt. Oval A A A New Hope Kevin Parrent P P P Oak Grove Harold F. West P P P Petersburg A A A Pleasant Grove A A A Shiloh Anna Ruth Long P P P Shinar ex ex ex Spring Hill Stanley Kline P P P Union North A A A United Irma Pearce P P P Village Bertha Morris P ex ex Warren, 1st ex ex ex Willow Creek ex ex ex
Minister Roll April 1-2, 2005 Name Friday Saturday Final Alvarez, Rene enrolled P P Aros, Jeremias ex ex ex 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 P P P Craig, Robert A. EX EX EX Dallwig, Roger P P P Furr, Wayne A A A Gross, Dan P P ex Gross, Ronald P P P Korb, Leon C. P P P Lovelace, John G. P P EX McCain, Sr., Terence R. EX EX EX Montoya, Eduardo P P P Nichols, Oscar Lee P EX EX Oliveira, José A A A Parman, David ex ex ex Pedigo, Russell dismissed - Richards, Carroll R. P P P Rolman, Jr., W. L. P P P Shirley, Betty L. EX EX EX Sisco, Terra enrolled P P Small, Kevin P P P Smith, Albert J. P P P Springer, Robert J. EX EX EX Topar, Shirley ex ex ex Wallace, Andrew A A A Watkins, Robert ex ex ex Wood, Kevin P/dismissed P
Probationer Roll April 1-2, 2005 Name Friday Saturday Final Bunting, Geoff (Lic) P P P Gates, J. B. (Lic) ex ex ex Gilding, Darlene (Lic.) P P P Yarce, Janeth (Lic) ex ex ex French, Hershel (Can) P P P Gifford, Jimmy (Can) P P P Gruen, Eric (Can) ex ex ex McDuffee, J. C. (Can) P P P Synder, Chet (Can) P P P Vanderlaan, Kevin (Can) P P P
REGULAR MEETINGS AND OFFICERS
Date Host Moderator Stated Clerk Enrollment 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 1993, April 2-3 Evansville, 1 st Rev. Don Sweet Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 491993, October 8-9 Lincoln, 1 st Rev. Tim Suenram Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 431994, April 8-9 Morningside Rev. Tim Suenram Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 37 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 1999, October 8-9 Lincoln, 1 st Rev. Rodney Harris Dr. Carroll R. Richards 452000, April 7-8 Evansville, 1 st Rev. Rodney Harris Dr. Carroll R. Richards 402000, October 13-14 Chandler, Elder Terry Gordon Dr. Carroll R. Richards 42 2001, April 6-7 Willow Creek Elder Terry Gordon Dr. Carroll R. Richards 37 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 2005, April 1-2 Morningside Rev. Roger Dallwig Dr. Carroll R. Richards 39 |
