Collecting items for “Gifts of the Heart Kits." | |
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The Ministry and Outreach Team of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley would like to invite you to join us in collecting items for “Gifts of the Heart Kits.” This program is being sponsored by Presbyterian Disaster Relief and Church World Service. Due to the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, we now have a shortage of several items. The items listed below will fill one 5-gallon bucket. Monetary donations are also welcome. Donations will be collected through October.
Donation Items for one bucket:
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- 5-gallon bucket,
- 4-8oz. spray air freshener,
- 5 scouring pads,
- 7 sponges,
- 1 scrub brush,
- 18 reusable dry-cleaning towels,
- 32-64oz. liquid laundry detergent,
- 16-34oz. liquid dish soap,
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- 12-40oz. liquid concentrate household cleaner,
- 36-50 clothespins,
- 50-100 ft. clotheslines,
- 5 dust masks,
- 2 pairs heavy-duty dishwashing gloves,
- 1 pair of work gloves,
- 20-28 heavy duty contractor trash bags,
- 6-9oz. of non-aerosol insect repellant.
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At the end of collections we ask that congregations take their donations to one of the following sites:
- First Presbyterian Valparaiso – 3401 N. Valparaiso St., Valparaiso
- First Presbyterian Rensselaer – 220 N. Cullen St., Rensselaer
- First Presbyterian Huntington – 50 E. Tipton St., Huntington
- Auburn Presbyterian – 111 W. 12th St., Auburn
- Presbytery Office – 530 Jefferson St., Rochester (please call 574-223-5678 in advance of delivery)
- Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 140 W US Highway 30, Schererville
So many people will be helped by your donations. The Ministry and Outreach Team and Coordinating Council would like to thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity in helping with this campaign.
If you have questions, please contact the presbytery office at info@ourpresbytery.org.
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Church Leaders,
The Presbytery is thrilled to celebrate the wonderful work happening within our congregations, and we would love to hear about the events, programs, and special celebrations at your church. Through your sharing, we can help spread the word and inspire our wider community!
Please "friend and follow" us at https://www.facebook.com/WabashValley, so we can "like" and share your updates, and highlight the work that is important to your ministry. We encourage you to post your news on your church’s Facebook page and tag us.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing the great things God is doing through your church!
Grace and peace,
The Communications and Visioning Team
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APCE
Becoming a Welcoming Congregation for All with Special Needs by Karen Kaufman from CEN of the ELCA
It is not that uncommon for congregations to be faced with the need to minister with individuals of varying abilities.
More on Becoming a Welcoming Congregation for All with Special Needs: https://apcenet.org/.../becoming-a-welcoming.../
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for October, November, December
Noon Eastern and 11:00 am Central time
October 24: Growing Generous Givers: Our presbytery’s Ministry Relations Officer, Sherri Finke, will present the work of the Presbyterian Foundation and how it can and does support your congregation.
Join the Lunch and Learn Zoom Meeting today by clicking on the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85057397964?pwd=HB1ydvsrPmQfQ2wVsfKN8lxbqSkv1h.1
October 31: Potawatomi Trail of Death: with Shirley Willard, who has built and continues to build relationships with Potawatomi leaders and conducts exhaustive research "to bring light to one of Indiana’s darkest moments" according to the National DAR magazine, "American Spirit". She helped to establish the Trail of Courage Living History Festival, oversaw the construction of the current Fulton County Museum, and founded Loyal, a living history village. She co-founded and is a board member of the Potawatomi Trail of Death Association dedicated to preserving the history of the Potawatomi people who were removed and raising awareness regarding the historic 1838 Trail of Death. She played a central role in conjunction with Indiana’s bicentennial, in restoring the history of the Potawatomi removal by working with publishers to include it in four Indiana history textbooks. Dr. Shirley is the recipient of the Indiana Historical Society 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award and the author of four history books. More information about the Potawatomi Trail of Death Association can be found at www.potawatomi-tda.org.This will be loads of fun!
November 14: General Assembly Amendments: Come and participate in a conversation about proposed amendments to the PC(USA) constitution. We promise, it will be very interesting!
November 21: Getting to Know Our Leaders: Karen Wellington interviews Administrative Director Vicki Dreibelbis. You’re sure to learn a lot!
December 12: Getting to Know Our Leaders: Tyler interviews Assembly moderator Karen Wellington.
December 19: The third Week of Advent: Come away and rest for a moment as we consider how our hearts are preparing him room.
For more information on Lunch and Learn or to receive a zoom invitation, please contact the presbytery office at info@ourpresbytery.org.
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2025 Per Capita
‘Tis the season for approving and adopting church budgets. Congregations will want to be aware of the 2025 per capita amount, composed of the General Assembly, Synod of Lincoln Trails and Presbytery of Wabash Valley’s approved apportionments.
The total per capita amount for 2025 is $44.66.
The breakdown is as follows: Synod of Lincoln Trails: $3.81
General Assembly: $10.84
Wabash Valley: $30.01
Total: $44.66
We thank you in advance for your attention to per capita, and the reminder that your gifts to per capita and basic mission support fund the ministry and mission of our presbytery and the wider Church. PWV pays 100% of the per capita amount allocated based on your congregation’s reported OGA Statistical membership numbers. Your gifts to per capita avail much and allow us to serve your needs and provide resources to all congregations. From our grateful hearts: THANK YOU!
Rev. Jennifer Burns Lewis
Visioning and Connecting Leader
Presbytery of Wabash Valley
Synod of Lincoln Trails PC(USA)
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The Presbytery of Wabash Valley taking applications for Administrative Director Position
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From: The Presbytery's Personnel Team | |
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Dear Friends,
Our Presbytery's Administrative Director, the amazing Vicki Dreibelbis, will retire from her ministry among us effective December 31, 2024. Vicki has been a continuing stabilizing presence in our midst for almost two decades and she will be missed for so many reasons.
It is important that we move expeditiously in seeking a new Administrative Director - to begin on or before December 9, 2024 - to provide some overlap time before Vicki retires.
Here you will find both an announcement for and a description of the position of Administrative Director. PLEASE share these documents with any members of your congregation and/or community you believe would be a good fit for this position – those whose love for and commitment to the church would shine in this ministry opportunity.
We are grateful for your assistance in helping us identify the most appropriate person to be our Presbytery's next Administrative Director.
With our gratitude,
The Personnel Team of the Presbytery of Wabash Valley
John Van Nuys, Moderator
Dennis Brannon
Carol McDonald
Julia Nixon
Ryan Shelley, Vice Moderator
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OPEN SEARCHES FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
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Prayers of the Presbytery and our world! | |
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We thank you, God, for all those who incarnate your love as the Body of Christ around the world. Bless our partners and bless even more all those they serve in Christ’s name. We ask this in the name of the Great Physician, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Prayer from Presbyterian Yearbook
We pray
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today giving thanks for the ministry and service of the faithful at Covenant Federated Church of Kentland.
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giving thanks for the birth of Josephine Frances, granddaughter of Eric Herzog, PWV Financial Administrator, who arrived on October 19, Mom and baby are doing great – praise God!
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for Rev. Kim Adams, Valparaiso First Presbyterian Church as she recovers from flu-like symptoms after the trip to Gana.
- for those who continue to search for lost loved ones and recover from hurricane Helene and Milton.
- for the people and countries being torn apart by war.
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Hi everyone! My name is Jeffrey Whitney, and I am part of the PWV Staff as the Creative Technology Specialist. I also serve at First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso as the Director of Worship and Worship Technology. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you, but I thought I’d take a minute to introduce myself and let you know how I serve the presbytery and how I can serve you.
My work for the presbytery consists of overseeing the tech for our Assembly meetings, which means I make sure everything sounds and looks good. I create the slideshow presentation for the meetings as well as edit any video that is required. I also oversee the process of making the meeting hybrid when applicable, which is a little tricky because every church is different but is a fun challenge to say the least. I also participate in various presbytery projects and committees as is needed.
What I’m really jazzed about is how I can serve the congregations of the presbytery. If you ever have a question regarding anything pertaining to your worship tech, i.e. sound, video, lighting and/or streaming, please feel free to reach out to me! Whether it’s an issue your church is having with some tech or if you want some suggestions for which microphones or software you should invest in, I would love to be of assistance. Feel free to email me to set up a phone call, text chat or in-person visit.
Thanks for taking a few minutes to read through this, and please let me know if I can be of service to your congregation.
Jeffrey Whitney
Creative Technology Specialist
jeff@ourpresbytery.org
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