Missouri Union Presbytery

The most recent visit to Hungarian Reformed Churches by a group from churches in Missouri Union Presbytery was in August 2007. Those participating returned enthused about this long-standing relationship of shared ministry with fellow disciples.

Those participating in this mission trip included Bedford and Kathryn Knipschild (Covenant – Marshall), Dr. and Mrs. Robert Bullock (First – Fulton), Russell Greenhaugen, Karen Larvik, Dick Caplinger, Kent Burson, and Cecil Culverhouse (First – Jefferson City).

A trip to Hungary, Ukraine, and Romania is planned for July-August 2008. Itinerary is for 14 days and includes sites in Budapest, then visits to churches in Miskolc, Szerencs, Encs, Vizsoly and Sarospatak in Hungary. In Ukraine, the group will visit and worship in Nagydobony (where the Roma school is), Nagybereg, Beregszasz and Tivalafalda. The trip includes time in Transylvania and Clug(Kolozsvar), Tirgu Mures, Oradea, Debrecen and possibly, Kalocsa and Keckesmet.

The trip will be led by Cecil Culverhouse. This is your opportunity to go and see first-hand the steadfast faith of the Hungarian Reformed Church as it rebuilds after a long period of repression. Many are surprised to learn that this part of Eastern Europe and Ukraine are some of the very poorest places in the world. Please contact Mary Harris at harris321@sbcglobal.net for more information or to indicate your interest. Continue to check this site, which will be updated as travel specifics are determined.

PRESBYTERIAN ELDERS, DEACONS, & LAY PERSONS

Bentley, Jeannie 811 S. Fifth 660-263-7044
(Elder) Moberly, MO 65270 660-263-7070

Christen, Rolf 60731 Hwy. M 816-874-4714
(Elder) Green City, MO 63545

Cooksey, Lon 609 Park Avenue 660-263-5408
(Elder) Moberly, MO 65270

Dawson, Craig 412 East Sanders 660-332-7866
(Elder/CLP in training) LaPlata, MO 63549

Jessop, William 4354 Twin Oaks 573-642-8488
(Elder) Fulton, MO 64251

Jones, David (Seminary Intern)
email: djones58@gmail.com
Church office: 573-636-2149, cell:804-313-0386
West Main, Jefferson City, MO 65101
(2nd & 4th Sundays)

King, Judy 320 W. Locust 573-324-2747
(CLP, to Pike County) Bowling Green, MO 63334

Marcum, Dianna P.O. Box 175 660-366-4245
(Elder/CLP in training) Otterville, MO 65348

Marcum, Randy P.O. Box 175 660-366-4245
(Elder/CLP in training) Otterville, MO 65348

McCormack, Elizabeth 201 High Street 660-665-4473
(completed Seminary) Kirksville, MO 63501

Marrs, John 57 Brookshire Lane 573-873-9684
(Elder) Camdenton, MO 65020

McElroy, John 45209 Chestnut Lane 573-735-2133
(Elder) Monroe City, MO 63456

McElroy, Rebecca 45209 Chestnut Lane 573-735-2133
(Elder) Monroe City, MO 63456

Rose, Bertie 2402 County Rd. 169 573-439-5207
(Candidate) Philadelphia, MO 63463

Rose, Phil 2402 County Rd. 169 573-439-5207
(Candidate) Philadelphia, MO 63463

Slavin, Dana 17753 Hazel Green Way 660-323-5335
(Candidate) Brashear, MO 63533

Storvick, Truman 2210 Ridgefield Rd. 573-445-4038
(Elder) Columbia, MO 65201

Vinson, Dr. Dan 2604 Hillshire Drive 573-446-6142
(Elder) Columbia, MO 65203

Vinson, Linda 2604 Hillshire Drive 573-446-6142
(Elder) Columbia, MO 65203

Waddell, Mary 16762 Highway U 573-324-5678
(Elder) Curryville, MO 63339

Waters, Brenda PO Box 105393 573-659-8109 Jefferson City, MO (MUP Inquirer, Seminary Student in final year at Eden-St. Louis)

Each Session (or their representative) should make contact by phone well in advance of the date for the pulpit supply needs. Once an individual on the pulpit supply list has agreed to preach on the date(s) needed, it is the Session's responsibility to make necessary arrangements for the worship service time, order, and needed materials for the supply. A letter confirming the date, along with a copy of a recent bulletin, if possible, is highly recommended.

This list can also be used by a Session to secure a Moderator for a Session or Congregational meeting if its moderator is unavailable.

This list includes ordained Presbyterian pastors who have agreed to preach. You must check with them regarding their actual availability.

Bailey, Robert
573-634-8660139
Del Mar Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65109
Temporary Supply-Palmyra

Berry, Bruce
573-826-5100
1533 Sky View
Holts Summit, MO 65043
Interim Pastor-Covenant, Marshall

Cone, D. Randall
573-754-3285
P.O. Box 447
Louisiana, MO 63353
Temporarily not available

Kerr, Robert
573-581-9337
3006 Audrain Rd. 335
Mexico, MO 65265

Ketchie, Jay
573-442-0744
4826 N. Roemer Rd.
Columbia, MO 65202
Chaplain-VA Med. Ctr, Columbia

Kiser, James
630-904-6242
1458 Fairway, Drive, Apt 302
Naperville, IL
NOT available at this time

Lann, Linda
573-636-3957
115 Traci Dr., #10
Jefferson City, MO 65101
OR Leave message w/brother at 573-635-7868

Sheppard, Brad
573-592-5262
1913 Cherry Street
Mexico, MO 65265
Chaplain, Westminster College, Fulton
Office: 573-582-7619

Ward, Wynn
636-447-5188
161 Old Buggy Ct.
St. Peters, MO 63304

Wollenberg, Lou
660-777-3318
39664 Haven Drive
Callao, MO 63534

Young, William
573-592-5202
5402 Dalcross Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
Westminister College
Office: 573-442-5501

This list of ministers and lay elders includes those who have consented to be contacted by a Session to fill the pulpit, when a regular, interim, temporary or stated supply pastor is away or unable to preach. Each of these individuals has been approved by the Committee on Ministry of Missouri Union Presbytery. This list can also be used by a Session to secure a Moderator for a Session or congregational meeting, if its moderator is unavailable.

A Session seeking to supply the pulpit should make contact by phone well in advance of the date when needed. It is the Session's responsibility to make all arrangements for the time, order of worship and needed materials for each service. The COM guidelines for remuneration for pulpit supply and Moderator services are found in this forum under the heading: SUGGESTED REMUNERATION GUIDELINES FOR PULPIT SUPPLY IN Missouri Union Presbytery.

ELDER DAVID E. MEERSE to assume leadership in Missouri Union Presbytery November 1, 2007. David will be here for our next presbytery meeting at First Presbyterian-Columbia on Friday, November 2, 2007.

A native of Ogallala, Nebraska, a graduate of Doane College at Crete, Nebraska, and of the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, David E. Meerse was ordained a Presbyterian elder in 1968. While teaching United States history at the State University College in Fredonia, New York, and chairing the history department, he was active as a volunteer in the Presbytery of Western New York. There he served on the Budget & Finance Committee, as Moderator of the Presbytery, and as Synod Commissioner and General Assembly commissioner to the reunion General Assembly in 1983.

After 20 years of college teaching, he answered God’s call to full-time church service. In 1986 he was elected Stated clerk of New York City Presbytery, the first elder to ever serve that Presbytery in that capacity. While in New York City, he served on the Permanent Judicial Commission of the synod of the Northeast, and on the Advisory Committee on the Constitution of the General Assembly.

In 1997, he began his career in interim executive service. He has served as an interim Pastoral/General/Executive Presbyter in 3 presbyteries (Lake Erie, Muskingum Valley, and John Calvin). He has also served as Interim Manager of Judicial Process in the General Assembly’s Office of the Stated Clerk, and as co-Stated Clerk of the Synod of the Trinity.

About himself, David says: “From my first marriage, I have two wonderful (grown) children. My daughter, Katherine, works for the Hennepin county (St. Paul, Minnesota) government, heading a program to reduce teen pregnancy. Her husband is a college professor. My son, John, teaches high school mathematics in Portland, Maine, where his wife is a lawyer. Music is very important in my life, as indicated by my singing in church choirs since my high school days. I enjoy all forms of classical music–live performances, recordings, and radio productions. I remain an active scholar in my research interest, the politics of pre-Civil War America, and maintain my membership in a number of professional historical associations. When I can find the time for it, I enjoy cross-country skiing. I follow a regular exercise routine. I read for relaxation & listen to audio books while driving. I watch old movies (especially from the 1930's and 1940's), and a number of mystery programs on PBS, A&E, etc. I have recently acquired (or been acquired by) two mixed Siamese felines, who bring pleasure and relaxation to my life.??? (From October 2007 MUP Newsletter)