We had an inspirational Presbytery meeting via Zoom! Here are a few highlights from that meeting:

Guest speaker & preacher, the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson II, Stated Clerk of the PC (USA)
Unanimous approval to be a Matthew 25 Presbytery
Farewell and appreciation for Rev. Landon Whitsitt, Synod Executive, as he moves to Oklahoma City to start a new call as the Pastor/Head of Staff at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Celebration of retirements for Rev. Woody Berry (FPC, Mexico) and Rev. Bobbie Karchner (Longwood/Rangeline)
Farewell and appreciation for Rev. Brenda Holder (Versailles and Lake Churches), who will be moving back to Arkansas to be with family
Election of new members to serve on Presbytery committees (every position was filled!) Special thanks to the Nominating Committee for their work!
Approval of the 2021 budget
Dates and locations approved for the 2021 stated meetings of the Presbytery
- Saturday, Feb. 27 – Zoom
- Tuesday, May 18 – Zoom
- Saturday, August 21 – First Presbyterian Church, Columbia
- Tuesday, Nov. 16 – Lake Presbyterian Church, Osage Beach