Presbytery Minutes-February 7, 2007
John Anderson, Robert Bailey, Bob Balwanz, R. W. Beard, John K. Becker, Bruce Berry, Charles Brock, Brian Butler, D. Randall Cone, Cecil Culverhouse, Patrick Gruber, Franc Guthrie, David Henry, Kathie Jackson, Ken Jarvis, Jennifer Jennings, Tim Kiser, Terry Kukuk, Wallis Landrum, Michael D. Lewton, Jim Long, Jeff Martin, Raymond I. Massey II, Ichiro Matsuda, Diane S. Miller, David Molina, Andrew O’Dowd, Murray Phillips, Ron Roberts, Pam Sebastian, Brad Sheppard, P. J. Southam, J. Joseph Trower, Mary Ellen Waychoff, Larry Wheeler, James Williams, John Williams, and William A. Young.
Jack Barden, Scott Ehrlich, David Fray, Keith Janis, Eric Keller, Kim Kingshill, Jr., George Major, Richard Ramsey, John Ray, James A. Snyder, John Swisher, Leslie Traylor, and Rodney Woods.
James Blanton, Francis Derick, Charles Fugate, Arthur Hughes, Robert E. Kerr, Jay Ketchie, Hal W. LeMert Jr., Ken Locke, Charles Milner, Virgil Rabe, Lisa Benn, Robert Schnucker, Maryanne Van Buskirk, Lou Wollenberg, and Peggy Sue Ziser.
Jim Cruickshank and Victor Smith.
Rebecca Barnes (Marshall-Longwood), Janet Brandt (Columbia-First), George Carlson (Farber), Jim Craigmile (Columbia-Trinity), Patricia Castrodale (Alexandria), Noel Clark (Brookfield), Jeremy Collins (Morrison), Kelson Cook (Jefferson City), Lon Cooksey (Moberly), Jerry Couchman (Jefferson City), Becky Dawson (La Plata), Larry Dew (Whiteside), Jim Dye (Mexico-First), Charles Ferguson (Marshall-Covenant), Jody Fetterhoff (Mexico-First), Bess A. Gamm (Bowling Green-Providence Concord), Mary Garrison (Versailles-Westminster), Ann M. Handford (Louisiana-First), Glenn Harris (Fulton-First), Bill Hatfield (Columbia-First), Lola Hesse (Kahoka), Phyllis Hornbeck (Auxvasse-City), Judy Hull (Vandalia-First), Kerry Jennings (Trenton),Mary Lou Lynn (Vandalia-Mt. Olivet), Dianna Marcum (Otterville), Kathy Morris (Boonville), Sue Nolan (Benton City), Paula Presley (Kirksville), Kay Raithel (Clarksville), Jim Reid (Houstonia), Lorette Smith (Mexico-Bethel), Laura Turpin (Bowling Green-Antioch), Danny Yochum (Hannibal-Big Creek), Mary Waddell (Curryville) and Wayne E. Weldy (Frankford).
Don Bay, Bob Fenlon, David C. Harrison, Susan Miller, and R. B. Turpin.
Mona S. Ajans (Presbyterian Women), Sue Alberti (Presbytery of Missouri Union), Beth Archias (Columbia-First), Kaitlin Bockman (Whiteside), MaryAnn Caplinger (Jefferson City), Richard Caplinger (Jefferson City), Ruth Cook (Jefferson City), Helen Couchman Jefferson City), Sherry A. Dalton (Kahoka), Harley DeWeese (Whiteside), Matthew Firkers (Whiteside), Allegra Harrison (Jefferson City), David L. Harrison (Jefferson City), Calvin Hesse (Kahoka), Scott Johnston (Jefferson City), Rachel Lancey (Heartland Presbytery), Mary Mock (Mexico), Randy Marcum (Otterville), Marilyn Meyer (Otterville), John Montgomery (Columbia-First), Kathy Montgomery (Columbia-First),Walter Olker (Presbyterian Foundation), LeeAnne Phillips (Whiteside), Deedie Reading (Curryville), Ruth Shook (Jefferson City), Andy Taylor (Presbyterian Children’s Services), Marla Taylor (Presbyterian Children’s Services), Ruth Thompson (Columbia-First), Susan Thurman (Whiteside), Ed Varnum (Core Ministries), Ben Wagner (Troy), and Rose Weldy (Frankford).
Rev. Rudy Beard welcomed everyone. He provided information about First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City, location of lunch and restrooms and thanked those that helped with parking, food preparation, and other activities to make everything run smooth.
Presbytery approve hosting the Knox Fellowship School
Committee Moderator, Elder Bess Gamm, presented the 2006 financial report as well as the final draft of the Presbytery Budget proposed for 2007.
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Committee Moderator, Rev. Terry Kukuk, reminded all present to complete their evaluation form for today’s meeting and turn them in before they leave.
: Committee Moderator Elder Larry Dew presented the Personnel Committee Report. A copy of Rev. Bruce Berry’s letter of resignation from the position of General Presbyter was distributed to all commissioners. Larry gave the report of the five year evaluation. It was suggested that the last two motions in the Personnel Report should be combined into one motion.
: Committee Moderator Elder Larry Dew presented the Personnel Committee Report. A copy of Rev. Bruce Berry’s letter of resignation from the position of General Presbyter was distributed to all commissioners. Larry gave the report of the five year evaluation. It was suggested that the last two motions in the Personnel Report should be combined into one motion.
– Debby Howland referred to the report that was distributed entitled, “Critical Choices and Christian Duties”. This is a follow up to the information presented October 29, 2006 at the Stated Meeting of Presbytery held at the First Presbyterian Church, Louisiana. The legislative actions in 2005 and 2006 have reduced both the scope and availability of health care for low income Missourians and therefore, has created a health care crisis in our state. Rev. Beard stated that these changes are not compatible with Christ’s teachings and the tenant of the Presbyterian faith. Members are challenged to share this information with their congregations and let their faith lead them to appropriate action.
–Rev. Mike Lewton reported on the most recent Katrina mission trip to the Gulf coast. There were 8 churches represented with a total of twenty people on the trip. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is projecting that total recovery for this area will not be completed before 2013. Plans are being made for another trip in January or February of 2008. Missouri Valley College made a trip last December. A group from Covenant Presbyterian Church, Marshall will be going in April, 2007. This mission team has been meeting regularly and has a mission statement and has purchased a trailer for use by group, in our Presbytery responding to disasters.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
–Rev. Mike Lewton reported on the most recent Katrina mission trip to the Gulf coast. There were 8 churches represented with a total of twenty people on the trip. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is projecting that total recovery for this area will not be completed before 2013. Plans are being made for another trip in January or February of 2008. Missouri Valley College made a trip last December. A group from Covenant Presbyterian Church, Marshall will be going in April, 2007. This mission team has been meeting regularly and has a mission statement and has purchased a trailer for use by group, in our Presbytery responding to disasters.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
– Debby Howland referred to the report that was distributed entitled, “Critical Choices and Christian Duties”. This is a follow up to the information presented October 29, 2006 at the Stated Meeting of Presbytery held at the First Presbyterian Church, Louisiana. The legislative actions in 2005 and 2006 have reduced both the scope and availability of health care for low income Missourians and therefore, has created a health care crisis in our state. Rev. Beard stated that these changes are not compatible with Christ’s teachings and the tenant of the Presbyterian faith. Members are challenged to share this information with their congregations and let their faith lead them to appropriate action.
–Rev. Mike Lewton reported on the most recent Katrina mission trip to the Gulf coast. There were 8 churches represented with a total of twenty people on the trip. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is projecting that total recovery for this area will not be completed before 2013. Plans are being made for another trip in January or February of 2008. Missouri Valley College made a trip last December. A group from Covenant Presbyterian Church, Marshall will be going in April, 2007. This mission team has been meeting regularly and has a mission statement and has purchased a trailer for use by group, in our Presbytery responding to disasters.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
–Rev. Mike Lewton reported on the most recent Katrina mission trip to the Gulf coast. There were 8 churches represented with a total of twenty people on the trip. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is projecting that total recovery for this area will not be completed before 2013. Plans are being made for another trip in January or February of 2008. Missouri Valley College made a trip last December. A group from Covenant Presbyterian Church, Marshall will be going in April, 2007. This mission team has been meeting regularly and has a mission statement and has purchased a trailer for use by group, in our Presbytery responding to disasters.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
- Rev. P.J. Southam reported that the focus of this mission team is to support the mentoring program of Presbyterian Children’s Services. Marla Taylor, mentor coordinator, reported that their program works with at-risk children and teenagers and their parents and family. The basic approach taken by this mission team is to have mentors or parent mentors go into the home situation and work intensively with families to try and help put the pieces back together in shattered family situations.
– Scott Johnston, moderator of this team, distributed a written report. He reported that the members of this team continue to make themselves available for presentations on this mission team’s work to the different churches in the Presbytery.
The Worship Service was led by the Rev. David Henry. The service included beautiful organ music played by Bill Daly, special music performed by a group called “Sunnyside” from the First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson City and a very meaningful sermon “It Takes Both Wings to Fly” by Rev. Michael D. Lewton. The offering totaled $811 and was for the support of the Covenant Point Camp and Retreat Center.
which proposes to combine in one place (Directory for Worship in the Book of Order) the constitutional questions for deacons, elders, minister of Word and Sacrament, commissioned lay pastors, and certified Christian educators. The Committee recommended approval of 06-B.1 by a vote of 5 to 0 with 1 abstention.
Moderator Mona Ajans reported the Presbyterian Women had their meeting at First Presbyterian Church. Columbia with an emphasis on Mission. A missionary from Alaska was there as well as Rev. Mel West, Methodist Minister, who is in charge of the Personal Energy Transport PET project. She encouraged women to become involved in PCUSA Presbyterian Women as it is very rewarding.
Elder Jim Craigmile reported on Peacemaking especially in regards to the word “Shalom”. MUP Peacemaking program is one of the Mission Teams. He also explained the Peacemaking Offering and how it is divided. He is one of MUP’s representatives on the Mission Committee of the Synod of Mid-America. He suggested going to Synod for joint support of peacemaking projects that congregations might want to be involved.
Meeting was adjourned with all praying in song “Thank you, Jesus;” Moderator Diane adjourned the meeting with an “AMEN!” at 3:10 p.m.
Trinity Presbyterian Church
: R. W. Beard, John Becker, D. Randall Cone, Cecil Culverhouse, Patrick Gruber, Keith Janis, Ken Jarvis, Michael D. Lewton, Diane S. Miller, Andrew O’Dowd, Pam Sebastian, Brad Sheppard, J. Joseph Trower, Mary Ellen Waychoff, Lou Wollenberg, and William A. Young,.
: R. W. Beard, John Becker, D. Randall Cone, Cecil Culverhouse, Patrick Gruber, Keith Janis, Ken Jarvis, Michael D. Lewton, Diane S. Miller, Andrew O’Dowd, Pam Sebastian, Brad Sheppard, J. Joseph Trower, Mary Ellen Waychoff, Lou Wollenberg, and William A. Young,.
.Larry Dew (Whiteside), Bess A. Gamm (Bowling Green-Providence Concord), Gary Jones (Otterville), Bruce Oliver (Mexico-First), Georgia Reid (Houstonia), Sherry Simon (Jefferson City-First), and Shelley Swoyer (Jefferson City-First).
Don Bay, Bob Fenlon, Dave Harrison, and R. B. Turpin
Mona Ajans, Moderator, Presbyterian Women, Sue Alberti, Presbytery of Missouri Union, Daren Hofmann, Jefferson City-First, Jim Hofmann, Jefferson City-First, Marilyn Hofmann, Jefferson City-First, Marilyn Johnson, Louisiana-First and Janet Jones, Otterville.
Candidate Daren Hofmann read the Scripture, Luke 19: 11-27. His sermon was titled “Responding to the Kingdom”.
Moderator Brad Sheppard explained to the Presbytery that Candidate Daren Hofmann had already been examined for Ordination by the Presbytery of Great Rivers on May 29, 2007 and therefore, it would not be necessary for the Presbytery of Missouri Union to also do an examination since he had successfully passed The Presbytery of Great Rivers examination.