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We’ve known for a long time that we are a divided nation. Some of us are personally very keenly aware of the deep and systemic problems that exist in our nation. Some of us hold hope that our values of loving our neighbor will one day translate into greater health and wholeness for all.
Whatever your perspective on the results of this week’s elections, I hope you will take time to pray for our nation, which is no less divided today than it was on Monday.
I hope you will think about the principles of what it means to be a Presbyterian, which includes these profoundly important words about the calling of the Church:
- “The Church is the body of Christ. Christ gives to the Church all the gifts necessary to be his body. The Church strives to demonstrate these gifts in its life as a community in the world (1 Cor. 12:27–28):
- The Church is to be a community of faith, entrusting itself to God alone, even at the risk of losing its life.
- The Church is to be a community of hope, rejoicing in the sure and certain knowledge that, in Christ, God is making a new creation. This new creation is a new beginning for human life and for all things.
- The Church lives in the present on the strength of that promised new creation.
- The Church is to be a community of love, where sin is forgiven, reconciliation is accomplished, and the dividing walls of hostility are torn down.
- The Church is to be a community of witness, pointing beyond itself through word and work to the good news of God’s transforming grace in Christ Jesus its Lord.” (Book of Order F-1.0301)
I hope you take time for yourself as you seek to lead God’s imperfect, forgiven people.
Jennifer
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
and
First Presbyterian Church of Peru
Cordially invite you to attend the
Re- Commissioning Service
of
Dr. Mark Perry
Sunday, November 17, 2024
10:30 am (ET)/9:30 am (CT)
First Presbyterian Church
102 W Main St.
Peru, IN 46970
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A variety of resources to use this Advent season to prepare for and participate in the Christmas Joy Offering.
Be sure to download your resources as early as possible, as the PC(USA) website will be changing soon.
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for October, November, December
Noon Eastern and 11:00 am Central time
November 14: General Assembly Amendments: Come and participate in a conversation about proposed amendments to the PC(USA) constitution.
Below are the links to the GA amendments in English and Korean. Just as soon as the Spanish version is ready, we will make it available.
English and
미국장로교 헌법 수정 제안서
We promise, it will be very interesting!
Join the conversation by Zoom with the link below
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85282810521?pwd=dv0fcdfQManqztnP4OlFme59OYaGQU.1
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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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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FROM THE PERSONNEL MINISTRY TEAM | |
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Dreibelbis Departure Gift
By Rev. John Van Nuys, Personnel Ministry Team Chair
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As many of you know, the Pentium Chip of our Presbytery a/k/a Vick 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.
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OPEN SEARCHES FOR PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
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Prayers of the Presbytery and our world! | |
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There are times when the challenges we face seem far too great to handle, but we know that nothing is too difficult for You, O' God. We come before You today, asking for Your help in trusting in Your power, rather than relying on our own strength.
We pray
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today giving thanks for the ministry and service of the faithful at First Presbyterian Church of Huntington.
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for Kathy and Corlin Stein, Portage, First Presbyterian Church, as Kathy continues to have health concerns.
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welcoming Angie Hufford to the Rossville Presbyterian Church as their current pastor.
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for the family and the members of First Presbyterian Church of Lebanon in their loss and grief of losing Mildred Flanary, who passed away, Saturday, November 2nd.
- for all of the PWV volunteers as they work tirelessly to serve our Lord and our congregations.
- for those who face chronic health concerns.
- for congregations and their members as they face challenging times.
- for those who continue to recover from hurricanes Helene and Milton.
- for PEACE!
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Your Gifts at Work
PDA is thankful for the continued generosity of Presbyterians, which enables us — together — to bear witness of the healing love of Christ to disaster survivors around the world.
As needs abound, it is important that we show love for our neighbors. We pray that you will continue to share the gifts of your time, treasure, and talents as a tangible sign of God's love for families whose lives have been disrupted by disaster.
See where your One Great Hour of Sharing and designated gifts have been at work:
Click here to read the PDA Annual Report, Mosaic
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