The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly:
September 14, 2019

First Presbyterian Church
Bloomington, IN

Rev. Catherine Knott, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

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The Presbytery of Ohio Valley Docket for Assembly:
September 14, 2019

First Presbyterian Church
Bloomington, Indiana
Rev. Catherine Knott, Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order

Opening Worship and Proclamation of the Word

Preacher: The Rev. Scott Hookey, Madison Presbyterian Church

Introductory Business

• Welcome
• Greetings from the Host Pastor
• Introductions of New Members, Guests
• Seating of Corresponding Members
• Consent Agenda
– Minutes of Assembly May 21, 2019, Docket, Treasurer's Report

Report of the Stated Clerk

Report of the Presbytery Council

Update on the Excellence in Ministry Fund

Report of the Committee on Ministry

• Approval of Honorably Retired status for Alan Finnan and Lee Dorsey
• Recommendation for 2020 Minimum Salaries

Order of the Day for 11:30am: Joint Report of the Committees for Congregational Mission & Vitality and Evangelism & Congregational Witness

Lunch

Order of the Day following lunch: Follow-up from Lunch Conversations

Order of the Day for 2:00pm: Special Meeting of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Election of Corporation President

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Conference Center

Speak Out Session

Report of the Executive Presbyter

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery

Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

First Presbyterian Church
221 E Sixth St
Bloomington, IN 47408

(812) 332-1514

For a map image of the location, use a web browser to navigate to the POV Churches page and click on the map image, then choose Bloomington, First Presbyterian from the list.

As a courtesy, the Presbytery attempts to provide driving directions and parking information (when known) to all the members attending the Assembly.

Due to the size of the presbytery, we are unable to include all possible routes to the meeting. The directions we provide begin with major routes into the city/town where the assembly will be held, and include more detailed directions regarding the streets closer to the meeting site. Please use an online source or printed map to find the way from your starting point to the place where these directions begin. The POV website has all church locations marked on Google Maps to assist you.

Occasionally, there may be construction or detours that we are unaware of. To be prepared for this possibility, it is wise to have a map, Google map printout, or GPS navigation available, just in case.

First Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, on Lincoln Street, between Sixth and Seventh, northwest of the Monroe County Public Library, two blocks northeast of the Monroe County Courthouse. Limited parking is available in the church parking lots on the north side of the church, accessible from Seventh Street. Metered street parking is available. Additional parking is also available in a municipal lot at the corner of Sixth and Lincoln (Please note: several of those spaces are permanently reserved for the library).

The parking garage at the corner of Fourth and Walnut is currently closed for repairs. A temporary lot (free on Saturdays) is currently available at the corner of College and 3rd street, across from the Monroe Convention Center. Please see the linked Downtown Parking map, or visit the Bloomington Parking Services webpage for complete parking information.

From the North:

• Take I-69 South to exit 123 for Walnut St. North.
• Cross the State Road 45/46 intersection (you will now be on College Avenue).
• Continue down College to 6th Street and turn left (east).
• The church will be on the left, at the corner of 6th and Lincoln Street.

From the East:

• Take State Road 46 West.
• State Road 46 turns into Third Street.
• Turn right (north) onto Lincoln Street.
• The church is on the left, in between 6th and 7th Streets.

From the Northwest:

• Take State Road 46 East.
• Turn right (south) onto College Avenue.
• Continue down College to 6th Street and turn left (east).
• The church will be on the left, at the corner of 6th and Lincoln Street.

From the South and Southwest:
Whether you are coming up SR 45, SR 37, or I-69, these all merge together at I-69 Exit 117 (SR 45/Bloomfield Road). From that point:

• State Road 45 becomes Bloomfield Road.
• When you cross S Adams Street, Bloomfield Road will become Second Street.
• Turn left (north) onto Walnut Street.
• Turn right (east) onto Sixth Street. • The church will be on the left, at the corner of 6th and Lincoln Street.

The church parking lot is accessed from 7th Street.

Treasurer's Report
Assembly
September 14, 2019

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1 through July 31, 2019

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $150,840
Budget: $225,880

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $46,924
Budget: $100,000

Contributions
Actual: $2,914
Budget: $7,000

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $14,000
Budget: $28,000

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $25,920
Budget: $51,839

Total Revenue
Actual: $240,598
Budget: $412,719

January 1 through July 31, 2019

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $130,693
Budget: $242,954

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $46,653
Budget: $80,631

Meeting Expense
Actual: $5,810
Budget: $10,800

Administration & Office Expense
Actual: $25,342
Budget: $38,000

Program Expense
Actual: $23,989
Budget: $40,500

Total Expense
Actual: $232,487
Budget: $412,885

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 8,111
Budget: $ (166)

Fund Balances
As of July 31, 2019

Church Legacy Funds $612,775
Monroe City Fund $262,392
Brown Trust $122,858
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $28,926
Undesignated Net Assets $1,207,725

Total Funds $2,350,462

If you would like a detailed statement or any other additional information, please contact Jean Brown at (866) 344-7853 or at jean@presbyteryov.org

2019 Per Capita
$40.00

Bedford, First
Members: 97
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,880.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,500.00
Percent Paid: 64.4%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 69
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,760.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,760.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Bloomington, First
Members: 389
2019 PerCapita: $ 15,560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Bloomington, United
Members: 61
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,400
Percent Paid: 98.4%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 93
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,720.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 3,720.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Brazil, First
Members: 285
2019 PerCapita: $ 11,400.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 5,700.00
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 39
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,560.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 12
2019 PerCapita: $ 480.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 26
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,040.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1040.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Central, Valley City
Members: 25
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,000.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,000
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 24
2019 PerCapita: $ 960.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 960.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clarksville, Grace
Members: 6
2019 PerCapita: $ 240.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 240.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,360.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,360.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 91
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,640.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,730.00
Percent Paid: 75.0%

Columbus, First
Members: 407
2019 PerCapita: $ 16,280.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 16,800.00
Percent Paid: 103.2%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 73
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,920.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,920.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 51
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,040.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,040.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 38
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,520.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,520.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 327
2019 PerCapita: $ 13,080.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 4,800.00
Percent Paid: 36.7%

Evansville, First
Members: 291
2019 PerCapita: $ 11,640.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 8,730.00
Percent Paid: 75.0%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,280.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Evansville, Immanuel
Members: 33
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,320.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 300.00
Percent Paid: 22.7%

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Members: 26
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,040.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 20
2019 PerCapita: $ 800.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 800.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 68
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,720.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Grammer, Grammer
Members: 12
2019 PerCapita: $ 480.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 480.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 108
2019 PerCapita: $ 4,320.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,160
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 61
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,440.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Community
Members: 42
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,680.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,680.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 19
2019 PerCapita: $ 760.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 760.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 208
2019 PerCapita: $ 8,320.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 4,160.00
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 60
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,400.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,400.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Laconia, United
Members: 14
2019 PerCapita: $ 560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 560.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 45
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,800.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 50
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,000.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,000.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Livonia, United
Members: 51
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,040.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,040.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Madison
Members: 120
2019 PerCapita: $ 4,800.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 4,800.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 8
2019 PerCapita: $ 320.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 240.00
Percent Paid: 75.0%

Martinsville, First
Members: 63
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,520.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,520.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 64
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,160.00
Percent Paid: 45.3%

Montezuma, First
Members: 21
2019 PerCapita: $ 840.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 840
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 64
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,560.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 12
2019 PerCapita: $ 480.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 480.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 36
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,440.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 92
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,680.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 3,680.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 168
2019 PerCapita: $ 6,720.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 30
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,200.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 760
Percent Paid: 63.3%

Newburgh, Newburgh
Members: 106
2019 PerCapita: $ 4,240.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 4,240.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 14
2019 PerCapita: $ 560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 560.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Paoli, First
Members: 36
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 7
2019 PerCapita: $ 280.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 280.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 12
2019 PerCapita: $ 480.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 480.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 61
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,440.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 53
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,120.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,120.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, First
Members: 65
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,600.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,600.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Princeton, United
Members: 43
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,720.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,720.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 38
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,520.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 520
Percent Paid: 34.2%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 42
2019 PerCapita: $ 1,680.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,680.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Salem, Salem
Members: 77
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,080.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 3,080.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Scipio, United
Members: 57
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,280.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,560.00
Percent Paid: 68.4%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 50
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,000.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,000.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Seymour, First
Members: 137
2019 PerCapita: $ 5,480.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 5,480.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Spencer, Bethany
Members: 20
2019 PerCapita: $ 800.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 600.00
Percent Paid: 75.0%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 79
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,160.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,580
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Sullivan, First
Members: 115
2019 PerCapita: $ 4,600.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,000
Percent Paid: 21.7%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 261
2019 PerCapita: $ 10,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 10,440.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 82
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,280.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 3,280.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 14
2019 PerCapita: $ 560.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 560.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2019 PerCapita: $ 160.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0.00
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 13
2019 PerCapita: $ 520.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 480.00
Percent Paid: 92.3%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 105
2019 PerCapita: $ 4,200.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 2,100.00
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Members: 9
2019 PerCapita: $ 360.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 9
2019 PerCapita: $ 360.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0.0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 90
2019 PerCapita: $ 3,600.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 3,600.00
Percent Paid: 100.0%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 61
2019 PerCapita: $ 2,440.00
Received as of
8/12/19: $ 1,220.00
Percent Paid: 50.0%

Total Members: 5625

Total 2019 Per Capita: $224,904.00
Total 2019 Received
as of 8/12/19: $ 154,660.00

Total Percent Paid: 68.8%

POV Shared Mission 2019

Bedford, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomfield, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 210
Synod: 70
POV: 420
Total: 700

Bloomington, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV: 2,000
Total: 2,000

Bloomington, Korean
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Bloomington, United
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Pledged: 30
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 10
Synod: 10
POV: 10
Total: 30

Brazil, First
Pledged: 1,500
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 225
Synod: 75
POV: 450
Total: 750

Brownstown, Brownstown
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Canaan, Jefferson
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Cayuga, Cayuga
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Central, Valley City
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Charlestown, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clarksville, Grace
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Clinton, United
Pledged: 750
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 709
Synod: 236
POV: 1,418
Total: 2,363

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 5,166
Synod: 2,500
POV: 17,331
Total: 24,997

Corydon, Corydon
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 450
Synod: 150
POV: 900
Total: 1,500

Dale, Dale
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV: 100
Total: 100

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Eastminster
Pledged: 15,000
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 1,065
Synod: 355
POV: 2,130
Total: 3,550

Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 3,000
Synod: 1,000
POV: 6,000
Total: 10,000

Evansville, First Avenue
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Immanuel
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Evansville, Parke Memorial
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Farmersburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Fort Branch, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 175
Synod: 150
POV: 175
Total: 500

Grammer, Grammer
Pledged: 500
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 75
Synod: 25
POV: 150
Total: 250

Greencastle, Greencastle
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Hanover, Hanover
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 900
Synod: 300
POV: 1,800
Total: 3,000

Henryville, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Pledged: 150
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV: 150
Total: 150

Jeffersonville, First
Pledged: 6,000
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 900
Synod: 300
POV: 1,800
Total: 3,000

Laconia, Rehoboth
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 150
Synod: 50
POV: 300
Total: 500

Laconia, United
Pledged: 150
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Leavenworth, Community
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Lexington, Lexington
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Madison
Pledged: 1,050
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Martinsville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Mitchell, Mitchell
Pledged: 50
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Montezuma, First
Pledged: 500
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 150
Synod:
POV: 350
Total: 500

Mount Vernon, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Nabb, Nabb
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Pledged: 500
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 1,500
Synod: 500
POV: 3,000
Total: 5,000

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Albany, St. John United
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

New Washington, Trinity United
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Newburgh, Newburgh
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

North Vernon, Graham
Pledged: 50
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Paoli, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Patoka, Patoka
Pledged: 209
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 63
Synod: 21
POV: 125
Total: 209

Patoka, Union Bethel
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Petersburg, Main Street
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 1,200
Synod: 400
POV: 2,400
Total: 4,000

Princeton, Fairview
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Princeton, Princeton
Pledged: 1,500
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Roachdale, Roachdale
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV: 100
Total: 100

Rockville, Memorial
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Salem, Salem
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 30
Synod: 10
POV: 60
Total: 100

Scipio, United
Pledged: 1,196
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Scottsburg, First
Pledged: 2,300
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 150
Synod: 75
POV: 1,500
Total: 1,725

Seymour, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Spencer, Spencer
Pledged: 100
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 30
Synod: 10
POV: 60
Total: 100

Sullivan, First
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Terre Haute, Central
Pledged: 20,000
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 4,550
Synod: 1,283
POV: 5,833
Total: 11,667

Terre Haute, Unity
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vernon, Vernon
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vevay, Caledonia
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 8
Synod: 3
POV: 15
Total: 25

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged: 75
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged: 550
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Royal Oak
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 8/12/19
GA: 1,440
Synod: 480
POV: 2,880
Total: 4,800

Total Pledged: 52,860

As of 8/12/19
Total GA: 22,155
Total Synod: 8,003
Total POV: 51,458
Total Received: 81,615

Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Deaths, Transfers, and Ministers Received.

1. We mark the deaths of Elder Trudy Vanderbeck (Westminster, Washington) and Elder Fred Folz (Eastminster, Evansville), each having a long history of work serving the Presbytery.

2. The Rev. Thomas Frank Harmon was received from the Grand Canyon Presbytery August 15, 2019, to begin his service as pastor of Indiana Presbyterian Church, Vincennes.

3. The Rev. Scott Solether was received from the New Hope Presbytery September 1, 2019, to begin his service as transitional pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Evansville.

B. Final results of voting for amendments to the Constitution approved by the 223rd General Assembly (2018): see linked GA voting report—06.17.19 GA Voting Report Totals. The 2019-2021 Book of Order is now available.

C. Session Minutes Reviews. Clerks of Session of congregations in the presbytery met on May 18, 2019 at Indiana Presbyterian Church (Vincennes) and June 1, 2019 at Mitchell Presbyterian Church to review 2018 Session minutes and other older minutes. From the 75 churches that we had in 2018, 31 were approved leaving 42 who still need approval. Excluding Newburgh & Royal Oak (Vincennes) which dissolved at the start of 2019, there remains 40 out of 73 (55%) still needing approval. An additional meeting for Minutes Review will be scheduled in October 2019.

D. Updates on Church Closings

1. Royal Oak
Cheryl Thorne (moderator), Alan Harder, John Vanderbeck

The Administrative Commission has asked Jim Myers (former member living in the community) to take care of the building and grounds until the disposition of the property.

A realtor has been contacted and an extended title search conducted. Sale of the property is complicated due to two parcels of cemetery land whose only access is through church property. Perpetual care contracts and other agreements concerning the cemetery need to be researched.

The church corporation has been administratively dissolved, and must be reinstated in order to proceed toward dissolution of the corporation and disposition of property. Presbytery’s attorney is working with McGhee, Kimmel, and Brown to accomplish this.

2. Newburgh:
Joe Kimmel (moderator), Jean Brown, William Henderson, Wendy McCormick, John VanderZee

The church corporation, which was administratively dissolved, has been reinstated, and is now legally dissolved. A follow-up matter will be handled by presbytery’s attorney, who has power of attorney for the dissolved corporation.

The property was sold for $420,000 (minus fees and commission) to Aigner Investments, LLC, closing date May 24, 2019. Once all expenses related to the sale have been itemized, the Council, in consultation with the Administrative Commission, will be able to determine how to use the proceeds.

The disposition of other monies transferred to the presbytery from the dissolved congregation in a manner that honors the legacy of the Newburgh congregation has also yet to be determined, awaiting final accounting of expenses and consultation with an advisory committee of former session members that was established by the Commission.

Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Approved by the 223rd General Assembly (2018)

18-A
Election of Ruling Elders and Deacons: On Amending G-2.0401 (Item 06-11)

Affirmative: 164
Negative: 3
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-B
Renunciation of Jurisdiction

18-B.1. On Amending G-2.0509 (Item 06-09)

Affirmative: 128
Negative: 38
Have Voted: 166
To Vote: 4
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-B.2. On Amending D-10.0401d (Item 06-09)

Affirmative: 143
Negative: 23
Have Voted: 166
To Vote: 4
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-C
Officers: On Amending G-3.0104 (Item 06-16)

Affirmative: 45
Negative: 122
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Disapproved

18-D
Membership of Presbytery: On Amending G-3.0306 (Item 06-05)

Affirmative: 165
Negative: 2
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-E
Pastor, Counselor, and Advisor to Its Pastors and Congregations: On Amending G-3.307 (Items 06-02)

Affirmative: 166
Negative: 1
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-F
Welcoming to the Table: On Amending W-4.0202 (Item 14-03)

Affirmative: 166
Negative: 1
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-G
Disciplinary Offense: On Amending D-2.0203b (Item 06-04)

Affirmative: 141
Negative: 26
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-H
Time Limit: On Amending D-10.0401 (Item 06-24)

18-H.1. On Amending D-10.0401b

Affirmative: 158
Negative: 9
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

18-H.2. On Amending D-10.0401c(1)

Affirmative: 165
Negative: 2
Have Voted: 167
To Vote: 3
Needed to Pass: Approved

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information

The Council met August 20, 2109 at United Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, and took the following actions:

* denotes the Council acting as a Commission of Presbytery

1. Welcomed Elder Joe Kimmel to his new role as Stated Clerk.

2. Received reports of Presbytery officers, staff, committee, and commission leadership.

3. Observed memorial moments for Elder Trudy Vanderbeck and Elder Fred Folz, sharing memories and expressing gratitude for their good and faithful lives.

4. On recommendation of the Evangelism and Congregational Witness Committee, approved a Transformation Grant for the Dale Presbyterian Church in the amount of $5,500.

5. Took actions regarding the Princeton Administrative Commission *

a. Dismissed the Commission, with thanks.

b. Empowered the Officers and Trustees of the Presbytery to assist with and act on, as necessary, any remaining property issues concerning the Princeton Presbyterian Church.

6. Directed that, ordinarily, both proceeds and expenses related to the dissolution of congregations and the sale of church property will be deposited into or withdrawn from the Legacy Fund.

7. Made a Congregational Visioning Grant to Hanover Presbyterian Church in the amount of $1,125 (25% of the total cost of the visioning project).

8. Made a Congregational Visioning Grant to Salem Presbyterian Church in the amount of $900 (25% of the total cost of the visioning project).

9. Elected David Crittenden as President of the Presbytery Trustees to fill Fred Folz's unexpired term. *

10. Approved the Position Description for the Presbytery Treasurer (attached).

11. Received an update from the administrative team of the former Lilly Economic Challenge Grant and approved a proposal for going forward (attached).

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Position Description

Title: Treasurer

Purpose: The Treasurer shall oversee the fiscal management of the Presbytery, working with the Executive Presbyter, who is the chief administrative officer for the Presbytery.

Accountability: The Treasurer is accountable to the Presbytery through its Council and the Board of Trustees for fiscal management. Administrative supervision is provided by the Executive Presbyter as Head of Staff, who is responsible for conducting annual performance reviews.

Responsibilities: The Treasurer shall:

• Be the custodian of fiscal records of the Presbytery.

• Monitor various bank accounts and investments, crediting interest to appropriate funds and seeking authorization for renewals from the Board of Trustees, balancing checkbook and account records.

• Oversee the receipt and disbursement of all monies and other funds of the Presbytery.

• Notify congregations and individuals of the status of their financial contributions and commitments to the Presbytery and other mission beyond the congregation and respond to related questions and concerns from church officers and ministers.

• Monitor budget projections and financial administration in cooperation with the Executive Presbyter, making reports to the Presbytery, Presbytery Council, and Board of Trustees.

• Serve as a resource person in the presbytery's fiscal management and budgeting process.

• Prepare the fiscal records for the annual audit or review, and be available to the auditors to interpret the record.

• Prepare and submit compliance reports for governmental and ecclesiastical entities.

• Oversee the work of the bookkeeper, in consultation with the Executive Presbyter as Head of Staff.

• Serve as the Presbytery's financial liaison to the Synod and the General Assembly.

• Serve as the primary staff liaison with auditors, investment advisers and financial institutions.

• Serve as an Officer of the ecclesiastical body, the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, and as a member, ex officio with vote

• Serve as a member, ex-officio with vote, of the Presbytery Council.

• Serve as a member, ex-officio without vote, of the Board of Trustees, providing advice as requested in matters such as insurance and investments.

• Serve as Treasurer of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc., subject to annual election by the corporation.

Term: The Treasurer is elected by the Presbytery upon nomination from the Personnel Committee for a term of three years and is eligible for re-election by the Presbytery.

The Treasurer is a part-time position, determined in consultation with the Executive Presbyter

Lilly Economic Challenge Grant Update and Proposal

Ten years ago, the Presbytery of Ohio Valley received approximately $427,000 in grant money from the Lilly Endowment for an Excellence in Ministry Fund, to provide financial assistance and education, primarily to minister members of the presbytery who were serving congregations. Most recently, these funds were administered by a team consisting of Mary McClellan, Charles Pye, and Susan McGhee. Much of this assistance was provided in the form of grant/loans, which allowed pastors to relieve high-interest debt and deal with personal emergencies.

The grant period has run its course, and any funds remaining in the account (approximately $60,000) are from the additional monies that have been raised and the repayment of loans.

The Administrative Team proposes that Council

1. allow the remaining funds to be used in the spirit of the original grant, to provide financial assistance in the form of grants and loans to

• minister members of the presbytery, including those retired, living within or immediately adjacent to the bounds of the presbytery

• commissioned pastors serving a congregation

2. authorize Mary McClellan, Charles Pye, and Susan McGhee as administrators of the fund

3. transfer the unrestricted $10,000 Synod grant from 2018 into this fund

Committee on Ministry

The Rev. Alan Finnan and Elder Mary McClellan, Co-Moderators

Actions of the Committee on Ministry
Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Summary of COM Actions, May 1, 2019 through August 12, 2019

FOR INFORMATION

At the August 12, 2019 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Contracts approved electronically since the last meeting:

a. Fairview Presbyterian Church of Princeton and the Rev. Mark Holland serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 01/01/19 to 12/31/19
Hrs./wk 18 hrs/wk
Salary $19,200
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

b. Scipio Presbyterian Church of Scipio and the Rev. Amy Artis serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 06/01/19 to 05/31/20
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $13,200
Housing $2,400
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—$700 est.
Study L 1 Week incl. 1 Sunday
Pd.Vac 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $300
Pension No

c. Grammer Presbyterian Church of Grammer and the Rev. Amy Artis serving as Ecumenical Supply.

Period 06/01/19 to 05/31/20
Hrs./wk 10 hrs/wk
Salary $3,600
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 1 Week incl. 1 Sunday
Pd.Vac 2 weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $200
Pension No

d. Brown County Presbyterian Fellowship of Nashville and the Rev. Scott Seay serving as Temporaty Stated Supply.

Period 05/15/19 to 05/14/20
Hrs./wk 20 hrs/wk
Salary $24,170
Housing N/A**
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—est. $9,600*
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 4 weeks incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension No**
*All unused funds from fuel allowance are to be transferred monthly into the Pastor's Travel Fund to be used at his discretion.
**Dr. Seay's housing allowance and pension dues are paid through his full-time employment at Christian Theological Seminary.

2. Approved recommending to the Presbytery that the status of Honorably Retired be granted to the Revs. Lee Dorsey and Alan Finnan.

3. Reconsidered the Committee's recommendation to amend the “Policy on the Involuntary Dissolution of Installed Pastoral Relationships” to include minimums on the salary continuation package, and decided to withdraw its earlier amendment.

4. Approved the stated supply contract between the Rev. Hana Elliott and the First Presbyterian Church of Greene County, Bloomfield.

Period 09/03/19 to 09/02/20
Hrs./wk 30 hrs/wk
Salary $14,145
Housing $24,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

5. Approved the transitional pastor contract between the Rev. Scott Solether and the Easminster Presbyterian Church of Evansville.

Period 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
Hrs./wk 40 hrs/wk
Salary $50,000
Housing $20,000
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate—$2,000 max.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $2,000
Pension Yes
Moving expenses up to $10,000

REFERRAL TO COM ON AMENDMENT OF DISSOLUTION POLICY

1. The Committee on Ministry reviewed and reconsidered the recommendation it brought to the Assembly May 21, 2019, to amend the Policy on the Involuntary Dissolution of Installed Pastoral Relationships to include minimums on the salary continuation package.
The Committee withdraws its recommendation.

FOR ACTION BY THE PRESBYTERY

1. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the status of Honorably Retired to the Revs. Lee Dorsey and Alan Finnan.

2. The Committee on Ministry recommends a 2% increase in minimum compensation standards for salary and housing for 2020. (Please see the next section.)

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley 2019 Minimum Annual Compensation Standards

Recommended by COM
— August 12, 2019

2020 Standards

Without Manse: Cash Salary — Includes Housing Allocation^1

Salary for Ordained Clergy:
$48,316

Salary for CREs (75%):
$36,237

With Manse: Cash Salary & Manse Value at 30%2

Salary for Ordained Clergy:
$37,166 & $11,150

Salary for CREs (75%):
$27,875 & $8,362

1 Housing allowance must be determined in advance and the amount shown in the terms of call or other contract, and recorded in the minutes of session or congregation.

2 To calculate Cash Salary portion of a 30% Manse Value, divide Total Cash Salary, including Manse amount (above example for ordained clergy being $48,316), by 1.3 to get the Cash Salary portion.

Congregations are encouraged, when possible, to designate 7.65% of total effective salary as SECA offset.

Professional Expenses

The following amounts will be made available to the minister, for reimbursement of professional expenses through the presentation of vouchers.

• Vouchered Auto Mileage — Reimbursed at current IRS rate (Note: As of January 1, 2019, value is 58 cents/mi)

• Continuing Education (cumulative over 3 years to sum of annual amounts): $1200 (ordained clergy and CREs); however it is strongly recommended that up to $2,000 be offered to cover 2 weeks of tuition, room and board, travel.

Vacation, Leave, Holidays
Accruals per year

• Vacation: One month including 4 Sundays

• Sick: 10 days (cumulative up to 120 days; lost at end of employment)

• Study Leave: Two weeks including 2 Sundays (cumulative to 6 weeks over 3 years)

• Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Two personal holidays

Board of Pensions (BOP)
Benefit Plan

Employing organizations will pay regularly in advance to the board responsible for benefits a sum equal to that requisite percent of effective salary (salary + housing or 30+% of salary, utilities, and any deferred compensation) which may be fixed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) including pension, medical coverage, and death and disability benefits.

The total BOP equals 37% for a full time pastor ($17,877) or Commissioned Ruling Elder ($13,408). [Note: for part-time pastors of 20 hrs or more, BOP contributions will vary between 31.5% and 50%.] For pastors working over 20 hours per week, who are not members of the Board of Pensions, a comparable amount will be paid to their denomination's plan or other mutually-agreed-upon retirement program.

Other Minimum Compensation

• Occasional pulpit supply — for approved Ministers of the Word & Sacrament, Commissioned Ruling Elders, Seminary Students, and Ruling Elders:

Congregations of 100 members or more: $150 plus mileage

Congregations under 100 members: $100 plus mileage

Additional Services on same day: $40

• Moderating a session or congregation by invitation: $75 plus mileage

• Wedding: $150 plus mileage

• Funeral: $125 plus mileage

Report of the Executive Presbyter

The Rev. Susan McGhee

Recent New Pastoral Relationships in the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

Rev. Larry Langer as Stated Supply Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Vernon

Rev. Thomas Franklin Harmon as Pastor of Indiana Presbyterian Church, Vincennes

Rev. Cheryl Montgomery as Pastor of the Trinity Parish (Clinton, Rockville, Montezuma

Rev. Scott Solether as Transitional Pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Evansville

Rev. Hana Elliott as Stated Supply Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Greene County, Bloomfield

Rev. James C. Blankenbeker as Pastor of Brownstown Presbyterian Church

Rev. Amy Artis (United Methodist) as Ecumenical Supply Pastor of Scipio and Grammer Presbyterian Churches

Current Pastoral Searches

First Presbyterian Church, Jeffersonville (installed)

First Presbyterian Church, Martinsville (installed)

First Presbyterian Church, Seymour (installed)

First Presbyterian Church, Sullivan (installed)

Southern Hills Parish (stated supply)
Nabb Presbyterian Church, Community Presbyterian Church, Henryville, Mt. Lebanon Presbyterian Church

Synod of Lincoln Trails Executive Collegium Conversations About Race

Emerging values and principles for our conversations about race

• We are committed to having conversations about race

• We believe that these conversations are about a journey toward a shared destination

• We are convinced that there must be multiple entry points into the conversations so that people of diverse perspectives can join the journey at different points

• We must insure safe spaces for all making the journey together

• We do not want to move toward “one-and-done training” but would rather explore how we might intentionally shift the cultures of congregations, presbyteries and the synod

• We cannot do this work alone, but must look to a variety of partners and develop multiple layers of networks

• We need to be aware of places where the conversation about race may involve other related conversations (poverty, gender, etc.)

We will continue to explore race as a Collegium by committing to the following:

• Engaging discussion about the book White Fragility, by Robin Diangelo

• Continuing a conversation at each Collegium gathering that focuses on our own experiences with race

Report of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry

The Rev. Katrina Pekich-Bundy, Moderator

We continue to ask for your prayers for those under care of the presbytery: Jerusha Van Camp (inquirer), Marietta Macy (candidate), and Heather Thiessen (candidate).

The committee met via video conference call in August and took some time to remember Trudy Vanderbeck, who was a committee member. We continue to meet annually with inquirers and candidates, and offer resources.

2019 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

By the tenth of the month preceding the month for your church (i.e., by January 10 for churches listed for February), please send a paragraph or two telling a little about your church or organization — size and activities, location and neighborhood, special programs, history, and anything else that would help others in the presbytery get a better sense of who and where you are.

Also send us any joys you'd like to share or prayer requests for your church activities or programs. Email your information to bbsnyder22@gmail.com or mail to Barbara Snyder at 1820 Wheeler Road, Vincennes, IN 47591. Please call 812-886-0272 for more information. The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other throughout the year. Sharing prayers with each other works!

Sept 1 – Vernon
Sept 8 – Caledonia, Vevay
Sept 15 – United, Clinton
Sept 22 – First, Montezuma
Sept 29 – Memorial, Rockville

Oct 6 – POV Staff
Oct 13 – Bethany, Vincennes
Oct 20 – Indiana, Vincennes
Oct 27 – Royal Oak, Vincennes

Nov 3 – South Side, Vincennes
Nov 10 – Upper Indiana, Vincennes
Nov 17 – Westminster, Washington
Nov 24 – POV Assembly Commissioners

Dec 1 – Agencies of the PC(USA)
Dec 8 – POV Chaplains and others in Specialized Ministries
Dec 15 – Bethlehem International Center
Dec 22 – Peace on Earth
Dec 29 – POV Candidates and Inquirers