November 21, 2024

NO GOD CALLS NEXT WEEK! ENJOY THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS AND EVENTS

2025 Per Capita $44.66

The breakdown is as follows:

Synod of Lincoln Trails: $ 3.81

General Assembly: $10.84

Wabash Valley: $30.01

PRESBYTERY STATED ASSEMBLY INVITATION

Please join us on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for the Presbytery Assembly hybrid meeting.

In person at

Central Presbyterian Church

31 N Seventh St.

Lafayette, IN 47901

Click here for directions from your location

or via ZOOM.

10:00 am (eastern) / 9:00 am (central)

Click here to register by Thursday, November 21, 2024

Please forward to the Elder Commissioner Elected by your Session to represent your congregation.

Dear PWV,

I am pleased to extend an invitation to our final Stated Assembly meeting for 2024. We will be hosted for our hybrid meeting at Lafayette Central Presbyterian Church ~ 31 N Seventh St. ~ Lafayette, IN 47901. The meeting will commence at 10am EST. We are invited to stay afterwards for fellowship over lunch.

During our celebratory meeting, we will give thanks as we hear a video report from our commissioners to the GA, install new Presbytery leadership, discuss and vote on GA Amendments to the Book of Order, and honor the years of service from Vicki Dreibelbis – our outgoing Presbytery Administrative Director.

I am particularly pleased to share that we will be receiving the Christmas Joy offering. This offering provides assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and also provides for development of our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color.

Despite the cold weather in December, the meeting will be a warm reminder of all the work that we do together in service to God and one another. Please plan to join us in person or on Zoom as we continue to serve together.

As per usual, registration for the day is expected whether you plan to attend in person or by Zoom. Click here to register by Thursday, November 21, 2024

I look forward to sharing a productive and joy-filled day with each of you. My prayer for each of us is recognition of the truth of the words of Scripture from I Corinthians 15:58, “…. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

Blessings,

Karen Wellington, PWV Moderator

First Presbyterian Church of Goshen

To access meeting papers as they become available follow this link

https://ourpresbytery.org/leadership/assembly/assembly-meeting-papers/

and when prompted enter the password sent to you in an earlier email or request from the office at 574-223-5678 or info@ourpresbytery.org

Webinar: Supporting Older Adults in the “Third Thirty”

December 3, 2 p.m. ET

Learn about the challenges of aging, how older adults can best navigate them, and how the church can provide support. Chris Pomfret, a 10-year member of POAMN and its current treasurer, will lead the webinar.

Chris observed how his parents and many others were unprepared for events that come their way in their later lives. These include decisions about where to live as they age, the importance of downsizing, and having conversations with children or loved ones about our end-of-life wishes. He wanted to help people in this “Third Thirty” period age smartly, wisely, gracefully, sensibly, and spiritually.

During the webinar, Chris will introduce an ecumenical curriculum for church organizations and/or older adult leaders to use or adapt with their congregations.

The webinar is free; registration is required.

Dr. Walter Brueggemann and Global Health Ministries have partnered together to offer Advent resources for clergy and congregations as a gift free of charge. Prepare your Advent sermons and Bible studies with powerful reflections from Dr. Brueggemann. His rich insights and theological reflections weave together the story of Elisha, the witness of Jesus and our call as the church to be good neighbors. Thank you for your ministry!

https://www.ghm.org/advent2024preaching

Mark your Calendars for December

Noon Eastern and 11:00 am Central time

December 12: Getting to Know Our Leaders: Tyler interviews Assembly moderator Karen Wellington.

December 19: The third Week of Advent: The Presbytery Gathers for an Advent Moment with the writings of Kate Bowler

For more information on Lunch and Learn or to receive a zoom invitation, please contact the presbytery office at info@ourpresbytery.org.

Three easy ways to stay up-to-date on all things Special Offerings.

facebook.com/specialofferings

http://https://instagram.com/special_offerings

pcusa.org/blogs/weekly_offerings

Journeying Together Newsletter from The Center for Lifelong Learning - November Issue

Where you will find a wealth of information and resources.

FROM THE PERSONNEL MINISTRY TEAM

Dreibelbis Departure Gift

By Rev. John Van Nuys, Personnel Ministry Team Chair

As many of you know, the Pentium Chip of our Presbytery a/k/a Vicki Dreibelbis is retiring at the end of this year. For 16 years, Vicki has served God and blessed us with her energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.

We will share our thanks, blessings, and farewells with Vicki at the 12/3 hybrid assembly at Lafayette, Central. As part of that thanks, the Personnel Ministry Team invites you and/or congregation to share a monetary gift, which will be included in a collective farewell financial gift. Please make your check payable to the Presbytery of Wabash Valley - Dreibelbis Gift and mail it by Friday, November 29 to the presbytery: P.O. Box 225; Rochester, IN 46975. If you wish to share your gift electronically, here's how: PayPal.

The Personnel Ministry Team also invites you and your congregations to share a thank you note/farewell card with Vicki. The collected cards and notes will be shared with Vicki at the December 3rd assembly. Please send your cards and notes to Vicki Dreibelbis c/o John Van Nuys; 414 Aspen Drive; Crawfordsville, IN 47933

If you have questions, please feel free to contact me: jcvannuys@gmail.com or 765-376-5942. Thank you for helping us honor our fellow minister, colleague, and friend.

OPEN SEARCHES FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP

First Presbyterian Church, Goshen - MDP for Installed Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, Goshen - MDP for Commissioned Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, Huntington - MDP for Installed Pastor
First Presbyterian Church, Huntington - MDP for Commissioned Pastor
Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash - MDP for Installed Pastor
Wabash Presbyterian Church, Wabash - MDP for Commissioned Pastor

Prayers of the Presbytery and our world!

Loving God, thank you for the windows of opportunities that have opened. We pray for protection, discernment and boldness for those who labor. God, have mercy on us as we grieve. We lift up the victims of violence, their families, and we strive for justice to make a better world. We remember the joy that motivates us to fight for peace. Wash away our sins of shame, assumption-making and fear, and in the promise of new life may we share in the delight of transformation. Amen.

We pray

today giving thanks for the ministry and service of the faithful at Lima Presbyterian Church of Howe.
for Rev. Richard Kim, Retired, and family as they navigate their son's health crisis.
for Corlin Stein and family, Hobart Presbyterian Church, as they continue to face health challenges.
for Donna Enersen, Commissioned Pastor at Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church, as she recovers from knee surgery.
Those discerning a call to ministry.
Those who are grieving.
Those who contend with chronic illness.
for PEACE!