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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NORTH CENTRAL PRESBYTERY October 9-10, 2009 AFTERNOON SESSION, October 9, 2009, 1:30 p.m.
The opening worship was led by the retiring moderator, Rev. Melissa Goodloe with Debbie Shanks at the piano and Joan Winkle as the song leader. The congregation sang “Let’s Just Praise the Lord” after which Rev. Goodloe opened with prayer. She spoke on “Use What You’ve Got” based on I Cor. 12:4-6. We all have been given special gifts. We need to use all people’s special gifts and our own special gifts to further God’s works and to use patience and wait for the right people to use. After prayer the congregation sang “Through It All.”
The necessary announcements were given by elder John Baird.
Recess was called for CPWM withdrawal. The moderator called recess out.
The moderator called the meeting to order and appointed Debbie Shanks stated clerk pro-tem and after a sign in roll call, the Stated Clerk pro-tem declared a quorum present.
Rev. Richard Shugert prayed the Constituting Prayer.
Rev. Melissa Goodloe was elected Moderator by acclamation. Rev. Richard Shugert was elected Vice-Moderator by acclamation. The program was adopted as modified. The moderator declared recess.
Rev. Jesse Thornton, Culman Presbytery was seated as an advisory member. Delight Hopson was welcomed as a visitor.
The moderator declared recess for the appointment of committees. The moderator declared recess out and appointed the members to the Select Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses: Revs. Kevin Small, Peck Axton, and David West and Elders Dan Saeger and Lyn Zoll.
Communications: The GA report from Rev. Melissa Goodloe was accepted, marked “A” and placed on file. A communication from Burnt Prairie to reinstate elder Scott Smothers to conduct communion was read; by motion vote Mr. Smothers was reinstated to offer communion. A communication from Rev. Kevin Vanderlaan asking that his letter be sent to Grace Presbytery was tabled by motion vote. Excuses were referred to the Select Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses.
STANDING REPORTS
The Report of the 178th General Assembly Commissioners was accepted, its recommendation adopted, marked “B” and placed on file.
The Board of Christian Education report was read and concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked “C” and placed on file. The report of the Board of Ministry was accepted, and by motion vote the recommendations were to be considered seriatem. Recommendation 1 was adopted by motion vote. Recommendation 2 adopted by motion vote; Recommendation 3 was adopted by motion vote. The report was marked “D” and placed on file
The report of the Board of Finance and Trustees was read and concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked “E” and placed on file.
The report of the Board of Heritage and Witness was accepted as read, marked “F” and placed on file.
The report of the Board of Judiciary and Session Records was accepted as read, marked “G” and placed on file.
Report 1 of the Board of Congregational and Pastoral Care was accepted as read. By motion vote the recommendations were to be considered separately. Recommendations 1-5 were adopted by motion vote. Recommendation 6 was adopted as amended. The report was marked “H” and placed on file.
The moderator called recess.
The moderator called recess out.
The report of the Board of Nominations was read and concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked “I” and placed on file. The nominees were elected by acclamation.
The letter of Kevin Vanderlaaan was taken off the table by motion vote and by motion vote a letter of transfer to Grace Presbytery was granted.
Rev. Goodloe gave the prayer and called recess for committee work and the evening meal.
EVENING SESSION, October 9, 2009 7:00 p.m.
The Consecration Service was led by the CPWM. Debbie Shanks played the prelude. Moderator Goodloe called recess out. Nancy Gordon read 1 Peter 4:10-11. The congregational hymn, “Make Me A Blessing” was led by Joan Winkle, song leader. Nancy Gordon gave the opening prayer. Joan Winkle sang “No One Understands Like Jesus.” Delight Hopson spoke about her and her husband’s work as Partners in Missions through the World Gospel Mission in Uganda, Africa. She brought greeting from her husband and the people of Uganda. They are sharing Jesus with people and planting seeds so the family of God can extend. They train pastors to go back to their villages and share Jesus. Delight says the work is great and more workers are needed. As her closing she led the congregation in singing “The Family of God.” The Offering of $ 1190.00 was taken by Juanita Nichols, Anna Ruth Long and Sara McCawley. The offering is to go to the Missions Ministry team for the Hopsons. The Offertory Prayer was offered by Juanita Nichols. The congregation sang “Let Us Break Bread Together.” After Rev. Richard Shugert read Matthew 9:35, James Britton gave his testimony. The Communion Service was conducted by Rev. Richard Shugert assisted by John Baird, Don Groves, Rev. Eduardo Montoya and Rev. Kevin Small. Rev. Shugert gave the Benediction and the Moderator called recess to 8:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
SATURDAY MORNING, October 10, 2009 8:30 a.m.
The Morning Devotion was led by Licentiate J. C. McDuffee with Debbie Shanks at the piano and Joan Winkle as song leader. The service was opened with prayer and the congregation sang, “The Family of God” and “God Will Take Care of You.” Licentiate McDuffee read Matthew 25:1-13 and spoke on “We’re in the Oil Business.” Our job is to make sure that those who are under our care have their lamps full of the oil of the Spirit of God so they are ready for the return of Jesus. The service closed with prayer and “God Be With You ‘til We Meet Again” with the congregation forming a continuous circle.
The Memorial Service was led by Adam McReynolds. He read from 1 Cor. 15:51-58. The list of elders includes: Billy Gene Potoroff-Fairfield, Martha Healy-Hazel Ridge & Village, Don Robinson-Cumberland Chapel, Warren Elliott- Willow Creek. The list of CPWM: Dorothy Ann Brady – Good Prospect, Marie Blackard-United, Lucille Bain-United, Ethel Hill-Fairfield. A list of pastors: Rev. Roselee Brown, Rev. David Moreland, Rev. Randy Leslie and Barbara Parman. They were remembered by individuals sharing memories of them. The Service was closed with prayer.
The Heritage Report was given by Rev. Peck Axton about the Fairfield Church Upward Bound Program.
The Children’s Home representative, Rev. Kevin Henson, talked about their programs. Their theme is “If anyone is in Christ there is a new creation, and behold everything becomes new.” The Home has three ministries, to protect children, sustain families and equip families and the community through the Family Outfitter program. Its programs have changed as the needs facing them have changed. The Home gets 5% of its budget from OUO. The rest comes from individual and church contributions. They need financial and prayer support. Rev. Henson brought prayer cards for taking and incorporating in daily prayers. He opened the floor to questions.
Recess for the CPWM to withdraw from the session.
Recess was called out. The Moderator called the meeting to order. After voice roll call the Clerk pro-tem announced a quorum present. The minutes to date were approved as corrected.
A letter of transfer for Rev. Jesse Thornton of Culman Presbytery was received by motion vote and his name was entered on the roll. *Clerks note: Upon receiving Rev. Thornton into the body his nomination and election to the Board of Christian Education was made and approved by motion vote.
Prayer was asked for Rev. Ralph Blevins upon his brother-in-law’s death and Rev. Ronald Gross for injuries suffered from a 4-wheeler accident.
A Discernment Workshop was led by Debbie Shanks. The conclusion is the people of the church need to work on trying to be more like Jesus in our relationships with others. Love others as He would.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Board of Nominations announced that the Fall 2010 Presbytery will be at Trilla and the Spring 2011 session will be at New Hope. The Youth Delegates names put in nomination are Kayla Williamson and Whitney Stinson. They were elected by motion vote.
Report 2 of the Board of Congregational and Pastoral Care was read, concurred in, its recommendations adopted, marked “J” and placed on file.
A motion passed to reconsider Recommendation 6 of Report 1 of the Board of Congregational and Pastoral Care. No action was taken.
The report of the Select Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses was read and concurred in, its recommendation adopted marked “K” and placed on file.
Rev. Robert and Eileen Springer are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary this Saturday. Adam McReynolds has their address.
A Commission to install Rev. Jesse Thornton at Chandler, consisting of Rev. Carroll Richards, Rev. Melissa Goodloe and elders AdamMcReynolds and Lyn Zoll was appointed.
The cooks were recognized for their wonderful job in feeding Presbytery.
The minutes were approved as corrected.
The final voice roll call was taken and a quorum was present.
Adjournment to meet April 9th, 2010, 1:30 p.m. local time with the Fairfield CPC in Fairfield Illinois.
Benediction was given by the Moderator
Melissa Goodloe, Moderator Debra Shanks, Clerk pro tem
To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Session with the Georgetown CP Church, Georgetown, Illinois October 9-10, 2009.
I would like to thank the Presbytery for the opportunity to serve as commissioner to the 179th General Assembly. This General Assembly was held in Memphis, TN on June 15-19, 2009. Sam Suddarth, Elder at Nolensville CP church, was endorsed by Columbia Presbytery and elected Moderator. I have known Sam for many years and feel he will be an outstanding moderator to represent our Denomination. I served on the Committee for Special Concerns and Future General Assembly Planning. We had several days of discussion and I was Amazed at the things we found to debate about. I found the opportunity to serve on this committee a learning experience. Since this was my first General Assembly to attend I cannot express what all I brought back regarding the workings of our denominational system but I was blessed by the experience and honored to be asked to represent North Central Presbytery.
Respectfully Submitted,
Rev. Melissa Goodloe
“APPENDIX B” REPORT OF THE 179TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSIONERS
To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown CP Church, Georgetown, IL October 9-10, 2009.
I would like to thank the Presbytery for the opportunity to serve as commissioner to the 179th General Assembly. This General Assembly was held June 15-19, 2009 in Memphis, TN. Elder Sam Suddarth, of Columbia Presbytery, was elected Moderator. On Tuesday evening, the CP Center hosted a BBQ. After eating, the Center was opened for self-guided tours. The new Center was a $3,000,000 project. When it was finished, there was a $300,000 still owed. The GA indorsed a debt retirement campaign to pay this off in six months.
Recommendation 1: Presbytery send $10,000 to the GA Center Debt Retirement Campaign. The money to be taken from cash management.
Respectfully submitted,
Terry Gordon Elder Commissioner
“APPENDIX C” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church (CPC)
The Board of Christian Education (BCE) met on August 22, 2009, at Willow Creek CPC.
Present: Cheryl Allison, Kathleen Fischer, Lisa Ozier, Terra Sisco, Kevin Small, Justin Wallace, Kim Wheeler Excused: Melissa Goodloe, Carla Harnacke Also Present: Margaret Allison, Gatlin Miller, Whitney Stinson, Sandra Stence
· Terra Sisco opened in prayer. · No applications for scholarships were submitted. · The 2010 Budget was approved and submitted to the Board of Finance.
Reports:
Co-directors reported on a successful June 7-12, 2009, Junior-Junior High Church Camp at Brush Creek Campground in Xenia, Illinois. A total of 217 attended a wonderfully spiritual church camp. 36 Campers were saved and many rededicated their lives to Christ.
NCPYC (Big Kids Kamp-BKK) was also head at Brush Creek Campground; July 26-August 1, 2009. Another spiritual week was experienced by 81 in attendance. There were at least 10 people saved and/or rededicated their lives to Christ.
The report on Expenses/Income for 2009 Camps was submitted as well as correspondence with regard to camp and convocation. Due to increased costs of supplies/resources the Co-directors suggested changes for the next year. A motion was made and seconded to increase Junior-Junior High Camp fees to $100 with the non-refundable canteen fee included. A motion was made and seconded for all pre-camp age children of staff members, be charged $40 with the non-refundable canteen fee included; for both Junior-Junior High Camp and BKK. Churches will be invited to help in the kitchen at both Junior-Junior High Camp and BKK.
Convocation fees remain at $25. Churches are encouraged to host Youth Convocation. The host church is to receive $500, at least two months ahead of the convocation, to be used towards the preparation of the event.
Upcoming Events: · Fall Youth Convocation will be at Willow Creek CPC, Martinsville, IL; November 13-15, 2009. · Spring Youth Convocation will be March 19-21, 2010 at New Hope CPC, Yale, IL. · Junior/Junior High Camp will be June 6-11, 2010, at Brush Creek Campground, Xenia, IL. With staff meeting on Saturday, June 5, 2010. · NCPYC (Big Kids Kamp-BKK) will be held July 24 – 31, 2010, at Brush Creek Campground, Xenia, IL.
Other Business Whitney Stinson and Gatlin Miller served as youth delegates to General Assembly, in June, 2009. They were assigned to the Theology and Social Concerns Committee and Program Planning Committee respectively. They reported of their experiences and were thankful for the opportunity to learn more about the processes of the CPC governing body.
Margaret Allison expressed her appreciation for the BCE support. The BCE recognized Mrs. Allison for her many years of dedicated service to the youth in our church camps.
Recommendation 1: The Board of Christian Education recommends the fees be increased to $100 per camper, with the non-refundable canteen fee included, for the Junior-Junior High Camp.
Recommendation 2: The Board of Christian Education recommends all pre-camp age children of staff members, be charged $40 per child, with the non-refundable canteen fee included; for both Junior-Junior High Camp and NCPYC (BKK).
There being no further business, prayer requests were mentioned and Kathleen Fischer closed in prayer.
Submitted by: Kim Wheeler, secretary
APPENDIX “D” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF MINISTRY
To North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown Congregation, Georgetown IL on October 9-10, 2009, the Board of Ministry submits the following report:
The Board of Ministry met at Willow Creek CP Church on August 22, 2009. Members present were Roy Shanks, Andy Pottorff, Rev. James Messer, Rev. Robert Watkins, Rev Richard Shugert, and Rev. Shirley Topar. Nick Ashley was absent.
Rev. Messer opened the meeting with prayer.
A discussion of our budget was held and a budget request was submitted to the Board of Finance.
A discussion was held on how we, as a board, can best help the candidates under our care to prepare for the ministry. In a effort to get to know the candidates better, and to understand their strengths and weaknesses, we feel an evaluation needs to be made of each candidate who comes under the care of the Presbytery. We make the following recommendation:
Recommendation 1: That each candidates, upon coming under the care of the Presbytery, be given a psychological and social evaluation, to be administered by a licensed counselor.
Recognizing that we live in a changing world and that we need to take steps to protect the presbytery, the churches, and the individual church members, we make the following recommendation:
Recommendation 2: That Presbytery run a background check on each candidate who seeks to come under the care of the Presbytery, and on every ordained minister who seeks to unite with North Central Presbytery.
Recommendation 3: That ordering the background check on candidates and transferring ministers be the responsibility of the Stated Clerk.
The Board of Ministry’s spring retreat will be held February 25-27, 2010. We would like to extend the retreat by one day to allow more one-on-one time with the candidates. We hope to develop a 5-year rotation of workshops that will help prepare the candidates to more-effectively minister to their congregations upon ordination.
Rev. Topar closed the meeting with prayer.
“APPENDIX E” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF FINANCE AND TRUSTEES
To North Central Presbytery in session with Georgetown Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Georgetown IL, on October 9 and 10, 2009, the Board of Finance and Trustees of North Central Presbytery submits the following report:
The Board of Finance and Trustees of North Central Presbytery met on August 22, 2009 at Willow Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Chairman Mike Zoll called the meeting to order and opened the meeting with prayer.
Present were Rita Vaught, Terry Titus, Stephen Hughes, Don Findley, Mike Zoll, Dean McReynolds, and Debbie Shanks. Vivian Fessenbeck was absent.
In order to comply with new Internal Revenue Service filing requirements, the following policies were adopted and are hereby published:
*That the financial records of North Central Presbytery will be audited in February of each year and that the Treasurer will use the audited information to complete and file all applicable tax report forms with the IRS, without additional review by the governing body of North Central Presbytery; *That all financial records will be retained for seven years before being destroyed; *That the Board of Finance and Trustees will annually review and recommend all compensation for the Presbytery’s CEO, Executive Director, top management official, officers, and/or key employees. The process for determining compensation will include review and approval by independent persons and may include comparability data and other substantiation.
Don Findley closed the meeting with prayer.
RECOMMENDATION #1 - That the compensation for churches hosting board meetings be changed to $200 per meeting, plus $5 per person for the meal.
RECOMMENDATION #2 - That the compensation for churches hosting meetings of presbytery be changed to $500 per meeting.
RECOMMENDATION #3 - That $5,000 be withdrawn from the Loan Investment Fund and applied to the 2010 budget.
RECOMMENDATION #4 - That the following budget and apportionments (based 50% on active membership and 50% on total income minus total outreach giving) be adopted for 2010:
I. Synodic Budget $ 1,100.00 II. Board of Christian Education $17,100.00 Camp Director’s Conference $200.00 Camps $12,000.00 Convocation $1,000.00 Insurance $2,500.00 Medical Expense $100.00 Misc. Expenses $100.00 Spiritual Growth Retreat $1,200.00 III. Stated Clerk’s Fund $ 5,250.00 Office Expense $800.00 Printing of the Minutes $1,200.00 Salary $2,500.00 Stated Clerk’s Conference $750.00 IV. Presbyterial Fund $28,700.00 Board Meeting Expense $5,000.00 Commissioners to General Assembly $6,000.00 Host Church to Presbytery $1,000.00 Insurance $500.00 Memorials $100.00 Office Expense $500.00 Recording Clerk’s Salary $600.00 Scholarships $8,000.00 Travel $1,500.00 Treasurer’s Salary $5,500.00 V. Board of Congregational and Pastoral Care $3,250.00 Appalachian Broadcasting $300.00 Coalition for Appalachian Ministries $300.00 Misc. Expenses $100.00 Mission Trips $1,500.00 Postage $50.00 Urbana Delegates $1,000.00 VI. Board of Ministry $1,500.00 Gifts $50.00 Misc. Expenses $25.00 Postage $25.00 Retreat $1,100.00 Testing of Candidates $300.00 VII. Board of Heritage and Witness $500.00 Historical Foundation $500.00 VIII. Nominating Committee $25.00 Phone Calls $25.00 IX. Board of Judiciary and Session Records $50.00 Postage $50.00
Total Budget for 2010 $57,475.00 Loan Investment Funds ($5,000.00) Total Amount Apportioned to Churches $52,475.00
Albion $ 180.44 Lebanon North $ 2,086.39 Bethany $ 3,638.57 Lebanon South $ 257.86 Burnt Prairie $ 431.75 Lincoln First $ 1,466.33 Campground $ 531.83 Monroe City $ 818.82 Casey $ 713.12 Morningside $ 2,889.70 Chandler $ 4,348.43 Mt. Gilead $ 736.40 Christ $ 1,016.04 Mt. Olivet $ 613.65 Comunidad Cristiana $ 461.63 Mt. Oval $249.12 Cumberland Chapel $ 454.98 New Hope $ 2,665.50 Ebenezer $ 1,374.70 Oak Grove $ 813.50 Elm River $ 1,764.64 Pleasant Grove $ 1,682.37 Fairfield $ 7,755.04 Shiloh $ 1,228.61 Faith $ 823.83 Shinar $ 640.56 Fullerton $ 925.66 Spring Hill $ 320.02 Georgetown $ 1,092.56 Union North $ 517.07 Good Prospect $ 3,308.79 United $ 1,774.05 Grace $ 832.37 Village $ 553.54 Knight’s Chapel $ 1,032.36 Willow Creek $ 2,474.77
Respectfully Submitted,
Debbie Shanks, Secretary Pro-tem
“APPENDIX F” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HERITAGE AND WITNESS
To North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown C. P. Church in Georgetown, IL October 9-10, 2009.
The Board of Heritage and Witness met at the Willow Creek Church on August 25, 2009. All members were present.
Rev. Smith opened the meeting. Stella Pryor prayed the opening prayer.
It was noted that Ruth Louder attended GA in Memphis this June. She gave a report on the New Center.
Rev. Smith gave a report on the Petersburg sale of their property.
We recommend that all the churches try to grow with new programs. Such as Youth Activities, Women’s Work, Outreach Programs, Consistent Membership Participation Etc.
The Fairfield Church will give a program on their Upward Basketball Program that is an Outreach Program. It will take the place of the History.
Lisa Small will take the History Book. Note that the History Book will be on Display at the Presbytery Meeting for Everyone’s information.
Prayer Concerns: The Lovelace families, Our Churches, Out Nation, the Military, June Smith. Lisa Small led us in Prayer.
Stella Pryor made the motion to adjourn and Priscilla Wilson seconded it.
Ruth Louder, Secretary.
“APPENDIX G” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF JUDICIARY AND SESSION RECORDS
TO: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown CPC, Georgetown IL, October 9-10, 2009
The Board of Judiciary and Session Records met August 22, 2009 at the Willow Creek CPC. Chairman Roger Dallwig chaired the meeting and opened with prayer. Members present were Roger Dallwig, David West, Carroll Richards and Nelda Kline. Excused were Mary Gard and David Parman. In the absence of the secretary Mary Gard, Carroll Richards was appointed secretary pro tem.
The following sessions submitted their minutes: Burnt Prairie, Casey, Ebenezer, Elm River, Faith, Georgetown, Good Prospect, and Grace. Minutes were due but not submitted by: Albion, Bethany, Campground, Chandler, Cumberland Chapel, Christ, Fairfield, Fullerton, Hanover Park and Knight’s Chapel. The Monroe City session minutes were submitted, but were not due.
The meeting was adjourned with prayer by Nelda Kline.
Respectfully submitted, Carroll Richards, secretary pro tem
“APPENDIX H” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF CONGREGATIONAL AND PASTORAL CARE To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, Illinois, October 9,2009. Present: Adam McReynolds, Stanley Kline, Jerry Pataki, Rev. Eduardo Montoya, Terry Gordon, J. B. Gates. Absent: Sue Strause
The meeting was opened with prayer led by Jerry Pataki.
The budget was discussed and submitted to the Finance committee .
We received a letter from Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church asking that the Pastoral relationship between Bethany C.P. Church and the Rev. D. Kevin Vanderlaan be dissolved as of July 31. A letter was also received from Rev. Vanderlaan requesting his letter be transferred to Grace Presbytery.
Recommendation 1: That the pastoral relationship between the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Rev. D. Kevin Vanderlaan be dissolved.
Recommendation 2: Appoint Rev. Rich Shugert as moderator of the Bethany CP Church.
Reports were received from Burnt Prairie, Lebanon North [Ralph Blevins] and Spring Hill [Albert Smith] congregations.
The 2009 Youth Conference will be held at Urbana.
Recommendation 3: That the excess amount of $2,000 [Urbana Budget Line item] be divided among those volunteering to go to Urbana 2009 up to a limit of their expenses. Anyone interested in attending please contact Treasurer, Debbie Shanks for details and forms.
A letter was received from Rev. Melissa Goodloe resigning her position as Shepherding Pastor due to health concerns. Rev. Goodloe has been very instrumental and helpful in this position.
Recommendation 4: With deepest regret the board asks that this letter be accepted.
Bethany Church sent a letter regarding the upcoming ministers’ conference. The church asks that Presbytery encourage all ministers to attend by Presbytery paying for their registration, lodging, and travel expenses to the conference each year.
Recommendations 5: That Presbytery encourage pastors to attend the Minister’s conference by paying their registration fee and that churches be encouraged to pay for the travel and lodging expenses for this meeting.
Missionary Glenn Watts has been visiting in North Central Presbytery and we have been asked that presbytery assist him in his endeavor. The Rev. Robert Watkins gave us some insight into this concern. We have approximately 15 family units in foreign mission fields.
Recommendation 6: That Presbytery send $1,500 monthly to the Missions Ministry Team to support our missionaries where the MMT sees a need.
Cumberland Christian Community -- Rev. Jeremias Aros is preaching two Sundays, Rev. Eduardo Montoya one Sunday, and a lay leader one Sunday each month. They have 20 to 25 in worship on Sunday mornings. The congregation is under stress. The presbytery is urged to pray for this congregation.
Meeting closed with prayer by Stanley Kline.
Respectfully submitted, Terry Gordon, Chr. Adam McReynolds J. B. Gates, Sec. Stanley Kline Eduardo Montoya Jerry Pataki
1. Recommendation 6 was amended by adding “the money to be withdrawn from The Cash Management Fund. It will read “That Presbytery send $1,500 monthly to the Missions Ministry Team to support our missionaries where the MMT sees a need; the money to be withdrawn from The Cash Management Fund.
“APPENDIX I” REPORT OF THE BOARD OF NOMINATIONS
To North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown CPC, in Georgetown IL, 9-10 October 2009.
Members present were Sara McCawley, Lucy Becker and Jan McReynolds. The meeting was opened with prayer by Lucy Becker.
The members took roll of all the Boards meeting and submitted the report to the Stated Clerk.
Recommendation One: This Board makes the following recommendations for persons to fill one term each on the listed Boards unless otherwise stipulated:
Board of Christian Education: 1) Terra Sisco 2) Jesse Thornton
Board of Finance and Trustees: 1) Ruth Louder 2) Steve Hughes 3) Dean McReynolds Board of Heritage and Witness: 1) Marilyn Tisdale (to finish the term of Ruth Louder) 2) Albert Smith 3) Kevan Stum
Board of Judiciary and Session Records: 1) Nelda Kline 2) David Parman Board of Ministry 1) Kevin Small
Board of Nominations: 1) Jan McReynolds
Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care: 1) Stanley Kline
Recommendation Two: Recommendations of delegates and alternates to Synod of the Midwest:
Pastoral Delegates Elder Delegates Rev Kevin Small Jeannie McCutchen Rev Terra Sisco Jerry Pataki Pastoral Alternates Elder Alternates Rev Ralph Blevins Steven Hughes Rev Melissa Goodloe Rodney Richardson
Recommendation Three: Recommendations for commissioners and alternates to General Assembly:
Pastor Commissioners Elder Commissioners Rev J. B. Gates Rafael Leyva Doctor David West Steven Hughes Pastor Alternates Elder Alternates Rev James Messer Jerry Pataki Rev Richard Shugert Priscilla Wilson
Heartfelt thanks to Vivian Fessenbeck for serving one term on the Board of Finance and Trustees, to Pastor Kevin Small for serving three terms on the Board of Christian Education and to Pastor Bob Watkins for serving three terms on the Board of Ministry.
The meeting was closed with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Jan McReynolds, Sec.
“APPENDIX J” Report 2 of the Board of Pastoral and Congregational Care
To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, Illinois, October 9-10, 2009.
The Board of Congregational and Pastoral Care met on October 9 with Terry Gordon, Adam McReynolds, Eduardo Montoya, Stanley Kline, Jerry Pataki and J. B. Gates present. The meeting opened with prayer by Adam McReynolds.
Mt Gilead C.P. Church of Greenville has called Rev. Melissa Goodloe as a part-time pastor. The contract was reviewed.
Recommendation 1: That a pastoral relationship between Mt. Gilead C.P. Church and Rev. Melissa Goodloe be established.
Recommendation 2: That an Installation Commission consisting of Rev. Terra Sisco, Rev. Dr. Carroll Richards, elder Kay Johnson and elder Fred File be appointed. The installation is to be on January 3, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
With the letter of transfer being received for Rev. Jessie Dale Thornton we make the following recommendation.
Recommendation 3: That a pastoral relationship be established between Rev. Jessie Dale Thornton and Chandler C.P. Church.
Lydia Zorrilla of the Communidad Christiana Cumberland Presbyterian Church presented a report for the congregation. They made a request for funds from Presbytery in the amount of $8,800.00 to help cover expenses for 2010. This is per schedule set up by Presbytery in 2007.
Recommendation 4: Presbytery continue to support the Communidad Christiana Cumberland Presbyterian Church after receiving a request from the session, as per schedule for 2010 in the amount of $8,800.00
Terry Gordon, chair Adam McReynolds, Eduardo Montoya, Stanley Kline, Jerry Pataki and J. B. Gates
“APPENDIX K” Report of The Select Committee on Overtures, Resolutions and Excuses
To: North Central Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in session with the Georgetown C.P. Church, Georgetown, Illinois, October 9-10, 2009.
We submit the following recommendations:
Recommendation 1: That the excuses of the following be granted: New Hope, Burnt Prairie, Elm River – Saturday only, Mt. Olivet and Shinar Shirley Topar, Jeremiah Aros, Geoff Bunting, Robert Watkins, James Messer, Ralph Blevins and Janeth Yarce
We wish to thank the elders and congregation of Georgetown CPC, Georgetown, IL for their gracious hospitality, delicious food and comfortable accommodations afforded to the fall meeting of North Central Presbytery.
Respectfully submitted Rev. Kevin Small, Chr. Rev. David West, Dan Sager, Rev. Peck Axton, Lyn Zoll
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, 1st Rev. Don Sweet Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 49 1993, October 8-9 Lincoln, 1st Rev. Tim Suenram Rev. Terence R. McCain, Sr. 43 1994, 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, 1st Rev. Rodney Harris Dr. Carroll R. Richards 45 2000, April 7-8 Evansville, 1st Rev. Rodney Harris Dr. Carroll R. Richards 40 2000, 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 2005, October 14-15 Lincoln Rev. Roger Dallwig Dr. Carroll R. Richards 36 2006, April 7-8, Ebenezer Rev. Terra Sisco Dr. Carroll R. Richards 26 2006, October 13-14, Fairfield Rev. Terra Sisco Dr. Carroll R. Richards 34 2007, April 13-14, Willow Creek Dr. Robert Watkins Ms. Debra Shanks, pro tem 31 2007, October 12-13, Good Prospect Rev. Shirley Topar Dr. Carroll R. Richards 29 2008, April 4-5, Chandler Rev. Shirley Topar Rev. Ralph Blevins 33 2008, October 10-11, Bethany, Rev. Melissa Goodloe Rev. Ralph Blevins 32 2009, April 3-4, Elm River, Rev. Melissa Goodloe Rev. Ralph Blevins 35 2009, October 9-10, Georgetown, Rev. Melissa Goodloe Ms Debra Shanks, pro tem 34
Standing Rules For North Central Presbyterial Women’s Ministry
1) The North Central Presbyterial Women’s Ministry shall meet in the spring on a date and place set by the Presbyterial Executive Committee for the Spiritual Celebration, meeting on a Friday and Saturday; and in the fall a Saturday meeting at a time and place chosen by the Executive Committee.
2) Elections will be held to fill vacancies because of expiration of term or a vacated office. The officers shall be President, President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past President/Historian. In the event the President cannot fulfill her term, the President-Elect shall preside. This will not interfere with her full term as an elected President. The President, President-Elect, and Past President/Historian will each serve two (2) years in office. The Secretary and Treasurer will each serve three (3) years in office. An officer may not hold concurrently an office in the CPWM and a Presbyterial board.
3) The financial budget is to be prepared by the Executive Committee and presented to the fall meeting for approval.
4) When the budget allows, the President shall be the voting delegate to Convention each year of her presidency with the President-elect as the alternate.
5) The delegate to Synodic Retreat will alternate between the secretary and the treasurer.
6) The expense of the presbyterial delegates to Convention and to Synodic Retreat shall be paid according to actual cost of room, board, registration, and transportation paid at $.40 per mile.
7) The Standing rules shall be included with the minutes. The minutes for each Presbytery meeting must be sent to the Stated Clerk within 10 days after Presbytery, in order to be printed at no cost by the Board of Finance. One copy sent to each local CPWM President and to each Presbyterial Officer.
8) The committees to be appointed at the fall meeting of the Presbytery are: Correspondence to include Resolution and Auditing. The State of Works shall be a sharing of the ladies present. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed in the spring and report at the fall meeting.
9) The Presbyterial CPWM shall have a Second Mile Project to be supported by the local CPWM’s. The offering will go to a world mission project from fall to spring meeting, and a home mission project from spring to fall meeting. Offerings will be brought as “Blessing Box” offerings with the local CPWM’s choosing their own methods of raising the offering.
10) When the Past President does not possess a perpetual membership, one will be presented at the fall meeting of her retiring year. When the Past President does possess a perpetual membership, she will be honored by being allowed to choose a 2nd mile project to receive the funds. The Executive Committee may choose another person to be honored at the Spring Retreat.
11) The Standing Rules are based on the Denominational Women’s Ministry Guidelines and shall not conflict with them.
North Central Women’s Ministry Fall Meeting October 9-10, 2009 Meeting with Georgetown C. P. Church Georgetown, Illinois Theme: Gifted to Serve
Friday, October 9
Welcome and call to order by President Nancy Gordon. She read the theme scripture 1 Peter 4:10-11 and a poem entitled “Precious Gifts”. Nancy offered the constituting prayer. Each lady present gave her name and home church. We sang the theme hymn “Make Me a Blessing” led by Joan Winkle of the Georgetown Church and accompanied by June Smith of the Shiloh Church.
Sara McCawley from the Lincoln Church gave the devotional using scripture from 1 Kings 17. She shared how the widow opened her home and the last of the food with the prophet Elijah during a time of severe famine. Because she was gifted to serve through hospitality, her supply of flour and oil never ran out. Her son, who became ill and died, was restored to her through Elijah’s intercession with God. Sara reminded us to listen and to use our gifts for God.
Credential Report #1 was given by Juanita Nichols with a total of 12 in attendance.
Treasurer, Anna Ruth Long, distributed copies of the financial report and the proposed budget.
President Nancy Gordon presented a Perpetual Membership to Lucy Becker. It was in memory of her husband, Albert, to the Missions Ministry Team.
The recommendations of the Executive Committee were read at this time. They listed the Consecration Offerings and Blessing Box Offering for the Spring and Fall 2010 meetings. The other recommendation was voted on at that time. Which was to change the Consecration Offering to be taken in the evening service from the Laos Vision School to Delight and Kenneth Hopson. Delight was speaking in the evening service and we felt that the offering should go for their expenses. It was approved by the body.
The Executive Committee appointed the committees, while the ladies sang choruses.
Committee Appointments: Correspondence: Lucy Becker, Marilyn Tisdale, and Karen Allen Auditing: Ruth Louder and Carolyn Austin State of Works: Each lady to share what their local CPWMs are doing
Nancy Gordon passed out copies of the Standing Rules. She asked that they look them over and consider any changes that would generate more interest in the work. She also wanted us to be in prayer about the future of CPWM. No one has agreed to serve as President-Elect. The terms of the ladies now serving as officers all expire in the Spring of 2011.
Recess for Committee Work
Saturday, October 10, 2009
President Nancy Gordon called the meeting to order. Past-President, Lucy Becker, opened the meeting with prayer. Jo Ann Shugert shared plans for the upcoming convention. Nancy Gordon gave her report of the last convention.
Credential Report #2 was given by Juanita Nichols with a total of 11. She then shared the highlights of the Midwest Synod Fall Retreat hosted by Covenant Region at Pennyrile Forest State Park in Kentucky.
Treasurer, Anna Ruth Long, reported that the offering last night for the Hopsons was $1,190.00. She will hold that amount for awhile for any additional funds. The Blessing Box offering was taken. It will go to Scholarships for Colombian Elementary Students. The amount collected was $257.00. This will also be held in case late collections are sent.
Ruth Louder, a member of the nominating committee, reported that she had not found anyone to serve as President-Elect. The Auditing and Correspondence Reports were given.
There was discussion about the 2011 Midwest Synod Fall Retreat to be hosted by our Region. Possible meeting place, an old convent at Ferdinand, Indiana, was to be investigated by the Executive Committee.
After much discussion, the body decided to revise Standing Rule #1, to meet in the fall at a time decided by the Executive Committee, separate from the meeting of Presbytery. We will meet on a Saturday allowing working ladies to attend and women elders not to have to make a choice of attending the CPWM or Presbytery. Good Prospect Church at Trilla, Illinois was to be the first meeting place with the Executive Committee to decide on the program.
Standing Rule #9 concerning committee appointments will be changed. We will no longer have a Credential, State of Work, or Resolutions Committee. A Correspondence Committee will include Resolutions in their report.
Prayer requests were shared and the theme scripture read. Nancy Gordon closed the meeting with prayer. |
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