The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Assembly Meeting:
May 23, 2024

Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center

Elder Beth Snyder, Moderator
The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Vice-Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

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The Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Docket for Assembly:
May 23, 2024

Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center

Elder Beth Snyder, Moderator
The Rev. Wendy VanderZee, Vice-Moderator
Elder Joe Kimmel, Stated Clerk

10:00am ET / 9:00am CT

Declaration of Quorum

Call to Order and Opening Prayer: Elder Beth Snyder

Opening Worship

Proclamation of the Word:

The Rev. Manuel Silva-Esterrich, Manager of Call Process Support, Office of the General Assembly

Introductory Business

Welcome

Greetings from the Host Site

Introduction of New Members: Elder Joe Kimmel

Seating of Corresponding Members: Elder Joe Kimmel

– Elder Sherri Finke, Presbyterian Foundation
– The Rev. Manuel Silva-Esterrich, Office of the General Assembly

Consent Agenda

– Minutes of 02.24.24 Assembly
– Docket
– Stated Clerk's Report
– Treasurer's Report

Greetings from the Presbyterian Foundation: Elder Sherri Finke

Report of the Presbytery Council: The Rev. Susan McGhee

– For Presbytery Recognition: Dissolution of Bethany Presbyterian Church, Vincennes

Report of the Committee on Ministry: The Rev. Cindy Cushman

– For Presbytery Action and Recognition: Retirement of the Rev. Don Summerfield

– For Presbytery Recognition: Retirement of Commissioned Pastor Michael Finch

Greetings from Pyoca Camp and Retreat Center: Mr. Mike Davis and the Rev. Molly DeWitt

Report of the Executive Presbyter: The Rev. Susan McGhee

Speak Out Session

New Business

Prayers of the Presbytery

– Joys and Concerns

– Memorial Moment for the Rev. Frank Hainer

– Service of Commissioning for the Rev. Hana Elliott and Elder William Henderson to the 226th General Assembly

Invitation to the Offering

Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Adjournment with Closing Litany

Presbytery of Ohio Valley
Driving Directions

PYOCA Camp and Retreat Center
886 East County Road 100 S
Brownstown, IN 47220

(866) 251-2267 or (812) 358-3413

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 Pyoca 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.

There may be construction or detours that would affect normal routes of travel. To be prepared for this possibility, it is wise to have a map, Google map printout, or GPS navigation available, just in case. You can also check the Indiana Department of Transportation website for Road Restrictions and Closures: https://www.in.gov/indot/travel-conditions/restrictionsclosings/

Pyoca is located in Brownstown, Indiana, approximately 15 miles west of Seymour, Indiana.

For those traveling on I-65:

• Take US 50 exit west at Seymour.
• Travel west approximately 15 miles on US 50 to Brownstown and turn left (south) on 250.
• Go one mile, and then turn left at the Pyoca sign, immediately past the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
• Continue to follow the drive until you come to the main lodge.

For those traveling east on U.S. 50:

• Upon entering Brownstown, go straight at the red light (where U.S. 50 turns left) You will now be on 250.
• Continue for one mile, and then turn left at the Pyoca sign, immediately past the Jackson County Fairgrounds.
• Continue to follow the drive until you come to the main lodge.

Stated Clerk's Report

Elder Joe Kimmel

A. Churches with 5-Year Anniversaries May-Dec 2024:

Bedford, First
Anniversary: 205th
Founded: 05/07/1819

Bloomington, First
Anniversary: 205th
Founded: 09/25/1819

Brownstown, First
Anniversary: 185th
Founded: 08/23/1839

Columbus, First
Anniversary: 200th
Founded: 07/03/1824

Evansville, Eastminster
Anniversary: 25th
Founded: 08/15/1999

Laconia, Rehoboth
Anniversary: 195th
Founded: 08/15/1829

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Anniversary: 110th
Founded: 12/13/1914

B. Ministers Dismissed since the February Assembly:

• Wendelyne McCormick to Scioto Presbytery.

C. Deaths: Frank Hainer (1934-2024)

D. Business Entity Reminder:

Clerks of each Session complete/update their Church#39;s Business Entity Reports with the Indiana Secretary of State#39;s website every other year. Please check to see if this is the year for your needed update or if it is past due. To look up a church#39;s status use the following link: https://bsd.sos.in.gov/publicbusinesssearch

E. Remaining Assembly dates for 2024:

Saturday, August 24 (in-person)
Thursday, November 21 (Zoom)

Treasurer's Report

Elder Jean Brown
Presbytery of Ohio Valley, Inc.

Condensed Statement
of Revenues and Expenses
(Actual vs Budget)

January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024

Revenue

Per Capita
Actual: $125,614
Annual Budget: $238,590
% of Budget: 53%

Shared Giving (Unified Mission)
Actual: $10,937
Annual Budget: $85,000
% of Budget: 13%

Contributions
Actual: $1,636
Annual Budget: $17,500
% of Budget: 9%

Unrestricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $3,000
Annual Budget: $12,000
% of Budget: 25%

Restricted Invest Inc & Trans
Actual: $18,750
Annual Budget: $75,000
% of Budget: 25%

Total Revenue
Actual: $159,937
Annual Budget: $428,090
% of Budget: 37%

January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024

Expense

Staff Expense
Actual: $67,750
Annual Budget: $281,829
% of Budget: 24%

Ecclesiastical Expense
Actual: $17,774
Annual Budget: $71,590
% of Budget: 25%

Meeting Expense
Actual: $200
Annual Budget: $4,000
% of Budget: 5%

Administration and Office Expense
Actual: $9,451
Annual Budget: $40,000
% of Budget: 24%

Program Expense
Actual: $7,200
Annual Budget: $32,000
% of Budget: 23%

Total Expense
Actual: $102,375
Annual Budget: $429,419
% of Budget: 24%

Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Actual: $ 57,562
Annual Budget: $ (1,329)

Fund Balances
As of March 31, 2024

Church Legacy Funds $999,429
Monroe City Fund $129,571
Charlie Pye Fund for Excellence in Ministry $106,060
Restricted Funds (Specific Use) $29,521
Undesignated Net Assets $1,399,624

Total Funds $2,664,205

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

2024 Per Capita
$55.00

Bedford, First
Members: 87
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,785
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Bloomfield, First
Members: 53
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,915
Percent Paid: 100%

Bloomington, First
Members: 319
2024 Per Capita: $ 17,545
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Bloomington, United
Members: 48
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,640
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
Members: 78
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,290
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 4,290
Percent Paid: 100%

Brazil, First
Members: 219
2024 Per Capita: $ 12,045
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,783
Percent Paid: 23%

Brownstown, Brownstown
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Canaan, Jefferson
Members: 6
2024 Per Capita: $ 330
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Cayuga, Cayuga
Members: 20
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Central, Valley City
Members: 14
2024 Per Capita: $ 770
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Charlestown, Community
Members: 20
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Clinton, United
Members: 34
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,870
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Columbus, Fairlawn
Members: 79
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,345
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,086
Percent Paid: 25%

Columbus, First
Members: 434
2024 Per Capita: $ 23,870
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 23,870
Percent Paid: 100%

Corydon, Corydon
Members: 72
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,960
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Dale, Dale
Members: 35
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,925
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,925
Percent Paid: 100%

Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
Members: 28
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Evansville, Eastminster
Members: 232
2024 Per Capita: $ 12,760
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Evansville, First
Members: 293
2024 Per Capita: $ 16,115
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 4,029
Percent Paid: 25%

Evansville, First Avenue
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Farmersburg, First
Members: 12
2024 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 660
Percent Paid: 100%

Fort Branch, First
Members: 53
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,915
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Greencastle, Greencastle
Members: 102
2024 Per Capita: $ 5,610
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Hanover, Hanover
Members: 49
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,695
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,695
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Community
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Henryville, Mount Lebanon
Members: 20
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,100
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,100
Percent Paid: 100%

Jeffersonville, First
Members: 170
2024 Per Capita: $ 9,350
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,338
Percent Paid: 25%

Laconia, Rehoboth
Members: 47
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,585
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,585
Percent Paid: 100%

Laconia, United
Members: 13
2024 Per Capita: $ 715
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 715
Percent Paid: 100%

Leavenworth, Community
Members: 40
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Lexington, Lexington
Members: 69
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,795
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 3,795
Percent Paid: 100%

Livonia, United
Members: 34
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,070
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,870
Percent Paid: 90%

Madison, Madison
Members: 122
2024 Per Capita: $ 6,710
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 6,710
Percent Paid: 100%

Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
Members: 7
2024 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 385
Percent Paid: 100%

Martinsville, First
Members: 58
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,190
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 3,190
Percent Paid: 100%

Mitchell, Mitchell
Members: 43
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Montezuma, First
Members: 15
2024 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 825
Percent Paid: 100%

Mount Vernon, First
Members: 55
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,025
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 3,025
Percent Paid: 100%

Nabb, Nabb
Members: 11
2024 Per Capita: $ 605
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 605
Percent Paid: 100%

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
Members: 43
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,365
Percent Paid: 100%

New Albany, Mount Tabor
Members: 75
2024 Per Capita: $ 4,125
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

New Albany, St. John United
Members: 162
2024 Per Capita: $ 8,910
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

New Washington, Trinity United
Members: 15
2024 Per Capita: $ 825
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

North Vernon, Graham
Members: 16
2024 Per Capita: $ 880
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 880
Percent Paid: 100%

Paoli, First
Members: 42
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,310
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Patoka, Patoka
Members: 28
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,540
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 100%

Patoka, Union Bethel
Members: 10
2024 Per Capita: $ 550
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 550
Percent Paid: 100%

Petersburg, Main Street
Members: 51
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,805
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,805
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Fairview
Members: 44
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,420
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,420
Percent Paid: 100%

Princeton, Princeton
Members: 67
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,685
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Roachdale, Roachdale
Members: 32
2024 Per Capita: $ 1,760
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,760
Percent Paid: 100%

Rockville, Memorial
Members: 8
2024 Per Capita: $ 440
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 440
Percent Paid: 100%

Salem, Salem
Members: 43
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,365
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Scipio, United
Members: 18
2024 Per Capita: $ 990
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 990
Percent Paid: 100%

Scottsburg, First
Members: 40
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,200
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,200
Percent Paid: 100%

Seymour, First
Members: 113
2024 Per Capita: $ 6,215
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 6,215
Percent Paid: 100%

Spencer, Spencer
Members: 63
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,465
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 3,465
Percent Paid: 100%

Sullivan, First
Members: 52
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,658
Percent Paid: 93%

Terre Haute, Central
Members: 202
2024 Per Capita: $ 11,110
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 11,110
Percent Paid: 100%

Terre Haute, Unity
Members: 52
2024 Per Capita: $ 2,860
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,860
Percent Paid: 100%

Vernon, Vernon
Members: 7
2024 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Vevay, Caledonia
Members: 4
2024 Per Capita: $ 220
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Bethany
Members: 12
2024 Per Capita: $ 660
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 0
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Indiana
Members: 95
2024 Per Capita: $ 5,225
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 2,500
Percent Paid: 48%

Vincennes, Southside
Members: 7
2024 Per Capita: $ 385
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Members: 56
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,080
Received as of
05/09/2024: $ 1,540
Percent Paid: 50%

Washington, Westminster
Members: 56
2024 Per Capita: $ 3,080
Received as of
05/09/2024: $
Percent Paid: 0%

Total Members: 4,500

Total 2024 Per Capita: $247,700
Total 2024 Received
as of 05/09/2024: $ 124,954

Total Percent Paid: 50%

Shared Mission 2024

Bedford, First
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Bloomfield, First
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Bloomington, First
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Bloomington, Korean
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Bloomington, United
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Boonville, Hemenway Memorial
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Brazil, First
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Brownstown, Brownstown
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Canaan, Jefferson
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Cayuga, Cayuga
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Central, Valley City
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Charlestown, Community
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Clinton, United
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Columbus, Fairlawn
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 235
Synod: 79
POV: 473
Total: 787

Columbus, First
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 3,041
Synod: 257
POV: 3,339
Total: 6,636

Corydon, Corydon
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Dale, Dale
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Elizabeth, Church of the Covenant
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Evansville, Eastminster
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Evansville, First
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 900
Synod: 250
POV: 1,850
Total: 3,000

Evansville, First Avenue
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Farmersburg, First
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Fort Branch, First
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Greencastle, Greencastle
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Hanover, Hanover
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Henryville, Community
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Henryville, Mount Lebanon
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Jeffersonville, First
Pledged:
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GA: 275
Synod: 100
POV: 1,125
Total: 1,500

Laconia, Rehoboth
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Laconia, United
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Leavenworth, Community
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Lexington, Lexington
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Livonia, United
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 750
Synod: 211
POV: 961
Total: 1,923

Madison, Madison
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Madison, Smyrna-Monroe
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Martinsville, First
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Mitchell, Mitchell
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Montezuma, First
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Mount Vernon, First
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Nabb, Nabb
Pledged:
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GA: 30
Synod: 5
POV: 65
Total: 100

Nashville, Brn County Fellowship
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New Albany, Mount Tabor
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New Albany, St. John United
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New Washington, Trinity United
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North Vernon, Graham
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Paoli, First
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Patoka, Patoka
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Patoka, Union Bethel
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Petersburg, Main Street
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Princeton, Fairview
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Princeton, Princeton
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Roachdale, Roachdale
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Rockville, Memorial
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Salem, Salem
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Scipio, United
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Scottsburg, First
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 50
Synod: 25
POV: 500
Total: 575

Seymour, First
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Spencer, Spencer
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Sullivan, First
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Terre Haute, Central
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 1,463
Synod: 413
POV: 1,875
Total: 3,750

Terre Haute, Unity
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Vernon, Vernon
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Vevay, Caledonia
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Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Bethany
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Southside
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Vincennes, Upper Indiana
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA:
Synod:
POV:
Total: 0

Washington, Westminster
Pledged:
Received as of 05/09/2024
GA: 360
Synod: 90
POV: 750
Total: 1,200

Total Pledged: 0

As of 05/09/2024
Total GA: 7,103
Total Synod: 1,430
Total POV: 10,937
Total Received: 19,470

Report of the Presbytery Council

The Rev. Susan McGhee, Moderator

For Presbytery's Information:

The Presbytery Council met May 14, 2024, by videoconference and took the following actions:

1. Acting as a Commission of the Presbytery, appointed Rev. Karen McDonald Smith as Moderator of Session for First Presbyterian Church, Scottsburg, effective 07.08.24

2. Acting as a Commission of the Presbytery, appointed Rev. Deborah Fortel as Moderator of Session for Nabb Presbyterian Church, Henryville Community Presbyterian Church, and Mt. Lebanon Presbyterian Church, effective 06.01.24

3. Approved a $1,000 Monroe City Grant to Madison Presbyterian Church to help support a “Kid's Kloset” for the public school.

4. Approved a $6,500 Monroe City Grant to Madison Presbyterian Church to help address homelessness and housing insecurity in the surrounding community.

5. Received a report from Administrative Commission for Bethany Presbyterian Church, Vincennes, (Alan Finnan, Bill Henderson, Jean Brown, and Dave Crittenden) that the church building was sold in April for $35,000, and that the Commission, acting with the authority granted to it, has adopted a resolution (see next section) to dissolve the congregation “with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).”

Report of the Presbytery Council

Resolution for the Dissolution of the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Vincennes, Indiana, by the Presbytery of Ohio Valley

WHEREAS, the Session and Congregation of the Bethany Presbyterian Church has informed the Officers of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley that it is no longer able to hold services of worship, that there are not enough persons able and willing to serve on the Session, and that it wishes to be dissolved as a Congregation; and

WHEREAS, the Session of the Bethany Presbyterian Church has informed the Officers of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley that it is no longer able to manage the affairs of the church; and

WHEREAS, in a meeting with Executive Presbyter Susan McGhee and Committee on Ministry Co-Moderator Alan Finnan (serving as the Moderator of Session), on July 18, 2023, the remaining members of Session formally requested that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley assume the responsibilities of the Session to wind up its affairs and move toward the dissolution of the Congregation; and

WHEREAS, under such circumstances, the Book of Order authorizes the Presbytery to appoint an administrative commission and assume original jurisdiction for the Bethany Presbyterian Church; and

WHEREAS, the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, acting through its Council, appointed the following persons to serve on an administrative commission for the Bethany Presbyterian Church of Vincennes, Indiana: the Rev. Alan Finnan (Moderator), Elder William Henderson (Vice-Moderator), the Rev. David Crittenden, and Elder Jean Brown, giving to it the power and authority to consider and conclude all matters referred to it by this Presbytery, including the assumption of original jurisdiction, the dissolution of the congregation; the sale of property, and the completion of any ecclesiastical and corporate affairs; and

WHEREAS, the Administrative Commission has determined that now is the appropriate time to accomplish the dissolution of the congregation:

Now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, by means of this Administrative Commission, dissolve the congregation of the Bethany Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Vincennes, Indiana, effective April 29, 2024, with gratitude for its faithful ministry as a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Administrative Commission continue to work within the authority granted to it to take all necessary and appropriate steps to satisfy any remaining ecclesiastical, corporate, and civil obligations; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Presbytery of Ohio Valley offer prayers for the members of the Bethany Presbyterian Church as they continue in Christian witness, service, and fellowship in other congregations.

Attest this 27th day of April, 2024.

Committee on Ministry Report

The Rev. Alan Finnan and The Rev. Cindy Cushman, Co-Moderators

Summary of COM Actions, February 8, 2024 through May 15, 2024

FOR INFORMATION

At the At the March 5, 2024 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the request of the Session of United Presbyterian Church, Bloomington, to elect a pastor nominating committee.

On April 10, 2024, the Committee on Ministry electronically approved the following pastoral agreement:

a. Spencer Presbyterian Church of Spencer and Elder Ron Strohe serving as Ruling Elder for Preaching and Pastoral Care.

Period 04/10/2024 to 04/09/2025
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $200/service
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

At the At the May 15, 2024 meeting, the Committee on Ministry took the following actions:

1. Approved the following pastoral agreements:

a. United Presbyterian Church of Bloomington and the Rev. Cheryl Montgomery serving as Extended Pulpit Supply.

Period 05/01/2024 to 04/30/2025
Hrs./wk Full-time
Salary $34,000
Housing $22,660
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate - $1,500 est.
Study L 2 Weeks incl. 2 Sundays
Pd.Vac 1 month incl. 4 Sundays
Cont.Ed. $1,200
Pension Yes

b. Cayuga Presbyterian Church of Cayuga and Emily Miller serving as Extended Pulpit Supply.

Period 04/01/2024 to 03/31/2025
Hrs./wk N/A
Salary $175/week + mileage
Housing N/A
Auto Mi. Vch.IRS rate
Study L N/A
Pd.Vac N/A
Cont.Ed. N/A
Pension No

2. Approved the Rev. Don Summerfield's request to be designated by the Presbytery as Retired as of July 8, 2024.

FOR ACTION

1. That the Presbytery of Ohio Valley grant the status of Retired to the Rev. Don Summerfield, effective July 8, 2024.

2024 PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNERS

The Presbytery of Ohio Valley encourages all our congregations to pray for each other over a two-year span. Sharing prayers with each other works! Here's how you can help:

By the tenth of the month preceding the month for your church, 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. If your church is in a parish, we'd also appreciate information on the benefits you feel parish membership has brought to the parish churches.

Email your information to office@presbyteryov.org Call 866-344-7853 for more information.

May 26 – Corydon

June 2 – Center for Congregations
June 9 – Churches searching for Pastoral Leadership
June 16 – Commissioners to PC(USA) General Assembly, Salt Lake City, Utah
June 23 – PC(USA) 226th General Assembly
June 30 – Dale

July 7 – Church of the Covenant, Elizabeth
July 14 – Eastminster, Evansville
July 21 – First, Evansville
July 28 – First Avenue, Evansville

Aug 4 – Southern Hills Parish *
Aug 11 – * Community, Henryville
Aug 18 – * Mt. Lebanon, Henryville
Aug 25 – * Nabb

Sept 1 – First, Farmersburg
Sept 8 – Disaster Assistance
Sept 15 – First, Fort Branch
Sept 22 – Retired Ministers living in POV
Sept 29 – Greencastle

Oct 6 – Hanover
Oct 13 – First, Jeffersonville
Oct 20 – Rehoboth, Laconia
Oct 27 – United, Laconia

Nov 3 – Community, Leavonworth
Nov 10 – Presbytery of Ohio Valley Staff
Nov 17 – Lexington
Nov 24 – Livonia

Dec 1 – Madison
Dec 8 – Hanover College
Dec 15 – POV Chaplains and others in specialized ministries Dec 22 – Advent (Christmas anticipated)
Dec 29 – Peace on Earth

Table of Contents

1. Title Page

2. Docket

3. Driving Directions

4. Stated Clerk's Report

5. Treasure's Report

1. Per Capita 2024

2. Shared Mission 2024

6. Presbytery Council Report

1. Bethey, Vincennes - Dissolution

7. Committee on Ministry

8. Prayer Partners Calendar