96th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina April 30, 2013 Montreat Conference Center – Anderson Auditorium 401 Assembly Drive – Montreat, NC 28757

PAGES ARE ARRANGED IN PACKET ORDER Docket Ref Format Description Pages # PDF Contents 1-2 PDF Letter from the Stated Clerk and Directions to Montreat 3-5 Conference Center PDF Presbyterian World Mission – You Are Invited “Mission 2020” 6 PDF Item 212 – For Information – Hunter Farrell Presentation 7-10 PDF Newcomer’s Guide to Presbytery Meetings 11-12 PDF Rules for Debate 13 PDF Presbytery Reporting Process 14 PDF Docket and Calendar of Events 15-20 A PDF Consent Agenda 21 B PDF Stated Clerk’s Report 22-27 -Stated Clerk Attachment 1 – Administrative Commission Report for New Vision Church, Conover -Stated Clerk Attachment 2 – Administrative Commission Report for Korean Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville -Stated Clerk Attachment 3 – Administrative Commission Report for First Presbyterian Church, Lincolnton C PDF Administrative Board 28-34 -Administrative Board Attachment 1– Final Report from the Presbytery’s Montreat Team -Administrative Board Attachment 2–Heidelberg Catechism Presentation from February 9, 2013 D PDF Committee on Ministry (COM) 35-47 -COM Attachment 1 – Statement of Faith and Bio for James Taylor -COM Attachment 2 – Statement of Faith and Bio for Deborah Lesenger -COM Attachment 3 – Dr. Heath Rada Information -COM Attachment 4 – Statement of Faith and Bio for James J. Holeman I PDF Nominating Committee Recommendations & Form for 48-50 Recommendations M PDF Self-Development of People Committee 51 O PDF Evangelism Committee 52 P PDF Witness Division (formerly Outreach Division) (Mission, Hunger, 53-57 Peace & Justice, Leadership Team of the Guatemala Partnership)

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 1 of 85 Y PDF Youth Committee News 58-68 2013 Youth Triennium Delegation Youth Council Letter and Application BB PDF Budget and Finance Committee 69-76 Budget for 2013 PWNC Financial Reality Check EE PDF Camp Grier Information – Interim Director 77-79 II PDF Report from the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Meeting 80-82 GP PDF General Presbyter Report 83-84 QQ PDF Report from the Mission Study Task Force 85

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96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 2 of 85 The Presbytery of Western North Carolina 114 Silver Creek Road, Morganton, NC 28655 Phone: (828)438-4217 Fax: (828)437-8655

To: Members of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina

From: Bert Sigmon, Stated Clerk

Date: April 12, 2013

Re: Ninety-Sixth Stated Meeting of Presbytery

The quarterly stated meeting of Presbytery is quickly approaching! This meeting will be held Tuesday, April 30th, in Anderson Auditorium at Montreat Conference Center. A map is included for your convenience. *Please dress casually and remember to wear comfortable shoes.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the following activities will take place in Lower Anderson Auditorium: C Registration - Lobby of Lower Anderson. Lunch tickets will be sold during this time at a cost of $8.50 per person. Meal tickets must be purchased prior to 11:00 a.m.! C Prayer before Presbytery - Lower Anderson, Room 2 C Elder Orientation - Lower Anderson Auditorium, Room 1 C Distribution of 2013 Presbytery Directory - Lobby of Lower Anderson

If you have prayer requests, please place them on the Clerk’s table before 11:00 a.m.

Remember that for the 2013 year, churches M through R are entitled to an additional elder. Commissioner representation is based on active membership figures taken from the 2011 Statistical Report. Congregations are entitled to ruling elder commissioners based on the following active membership (BO: G-1.0402), as shown on the 2011 statistical report: 0 - 250 members - 1 251 - 750 members - 2 751 - 1250 members - 3 1251 - 1750 members - 4

To request an excused absence, please e-mail ([email protected]), fax (828/437- 8655) or phone (828/438-4217) the Presbytery Office by Monday, April 29, 2013.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Come to western North Carolina via Interstate 40; take Exit 64 for Black Mountain/Montreat/ Route 9. This exit is 15 miles east of Asheville. At the exit, turn north on #9, go through three traffic lights in Black Mountain (#9 becomes Montreat Road) and travel approximately two miles to the Montreat entrance. From the gate, continue approximately 1-1/2 miles to the middle of the Conference Center. Download a map of Montreat at the following link: http://www.montreat.org/about/travel-info-and-maps.

For Internet mapping enthusiasts, Montreat Conference Center’s physical address is 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat, NC 28757. See above for most direct route from Interstate 40 to Montreat.

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T Child Care, Updike Lord Apartments D6 Volunteer Office C6 Way Out E D5 X A Convocation Hall C6 McCallum Lodge B6 Walk Jones Wildlife S R E O Currie Craft Center B5 McGowan Christian Sanctuary A6 Conference C Howerton Anderson A A Center D Davis Hall A3 Studies C2 Walkup Building D5 R Hall South R E Parking L Auditorium O Development Office McGregor Hall B2 Way Out Building C4 Carolina T C6 A O Inn N K Dowd Green Meditation Garden C5 Welch Field F5 LI E6 O O AR U Upper Montreat Store C5 William Black Lodge B6 4 C T

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Montreat is located in a 4,000-acre cove of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where relatively mild weather allows visitors to enjoy the conference center year-round. Montreat is just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, which features direct flights from Houston, New York, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, and Orlando, among others. Montreat is centrally located for many Presbyterians in the southeast. There are roughly half a million Presbyterians within six hours driving time of Western North Carolina.

Driving time Major Cities PC(USA) Churches Membership Two Hours Knoxville, Charlotte, Greenville 640 128,816 Four Hours Atlanta, Raleigh, Charleston, Lexington (KY) 1,611 324,696 Six Hours Nashville, Cincinnati, Richmond, Birmingham, Louisville 2,853 549,547 Eight Hours Washington DC, Memphis, Indianapolis, Tallahassee 4,491 870,760

Montreat is conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 40. If you’re driving, take exit 64 to Black Mountain/Montreat and turn north on NC Highway 9 through downtown Black Mountain. Continue through three traffic lights and drive approximately two miles on Montreat Road to arrive at the stone gate marking the entrance to the town of Montreat. For further information, visit montreat.org/36

Address of Assembly Inn: 401 Assembly Drive, Montreat, NC 28757 Lost? Give the front desk a call at (800) 572-2257

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You are invited! “Mission 2020” Sponsored by the Presbyterian Heritage Center, Montreat, NC MEET the Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell, Director of World Mission PC(USA) HEAR about what’s new in World Mission and the focus on three critical global issues: poverty, reconciliation and evangelism CONNECT with other Presbyterians and the larger church in mission

Please join us at any one or more of these five events.

Saturday, April 27, 2:00PM (reception to follow) Sunday, April 28 Chapel of the Prodigal, Montreat, NC Preaching – Montreat PC, 9:00AM “Mission 2020” – to include a response panel of local Preaching – Black Mtn. PC, 11:00AM experts/former missionaries Lunch & Discussion – Warren Wilson Pbyn Church Swannanoa, NC Tuesday, April 30, 9:00AM Guest Speaker – Western North Carolina Presbytery Meeting Anderson Auditorium, Montreat, NC

About Hunter Hunter Farrell serves as the Director of World Mission for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Hunter served as a Presbyterian mission worker in the Congo and Peru for 15 years, teaching New Testament and mission, and working in Christian community organizing. Hunter earned his Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary and his doctorate in cultural anthropology examining the relationship between culture and violence in a Peruvian Andean community. Among his greatest teachers have been the Congolese and Peruvian Christians with whom he worked. He was ordained by Grace Presbytery. Hunter’s articles on mission, justice, and congregation-based mission work have been published in The Latin American Journal of Theology, Christianity Today, Horizons Magazine, and several books. Hunter is a Presbyterian minister and he and Ruth have three children. They live in Louisville, KY, where Ruth serves as the coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. If you have any questions, or would like more information please contact Ron Vinson, [email protected] (828-669-6556) or Pam Jensen, Regional Development Manager for Presbyterian World Mission, [email protected] Stated Meeting of Presbytery (502-526-2411). of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 6 of 85 PRESBYTERIAN MISSION AGENCY BOARD CC-1 April 11, 2013 World Mission Ministry Area

ITEM 212 FOR INFORMATION

Report on Dallas II Church-wide Consultation

The 217th General Assembly (2006) instructed the Moderator, the Stated Clerk and the Executive Director of the General Assembly Council (now Presbyterian Mission Agency) to convene a Consultation on the Worldwide Mission of the Church and tasked World Mission to organize it. The first Dallas Consultation took place at the Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church. Sixty-four people from across the church and around the world gathered to build greater trust and coordination among PC(USA) “mission initiators,” mission supporters and the GAMC ministries and to identify and agree upon the “benchmarks” (core values) and consequent “mission practices” that should characterize all Presbyterian mission work.

Following up on the consultation, World Mission conducted an in-depth study of mission leaders across the denomination, among ecumenical and global partner churches and organizations, and others and heard both hopes and concerns for how our church might increase the faithfulness and effectiveness with which we engage together in God’s mission. An insight was heard frequently from the study’s participants: while construction projects, Vacation Bible Schools, feeding programs and other short-term projects are often meaningful efforts in mission, our global partners, mission workers and Presbyterians across the United States pointed out a disturbing reality: much of American churches’ efforts have become short- term in focus and address almost exclusively the symptoms of poverty, violence and injustice, rather than the causes.

Our global partners challenged us to do something more. They have identified three critical global issues to which they need us to respond with them, in order to make a lasting difference in God’s world:

 Address the root causes of global poverty… … especially as it impacts women and children;  Share the Good News of God’s love in Jesus Christ … …together with other members of Christ’s body.  Work for reconciliation amidst cultures of violence… …including our own;

Facilitated by Rick Ufford-Chase (Presbyterian Peace Fellowship) and Bridgette Ben-Naimah (Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana), two hundred thirty (230) Presbyterian and ecumenical mission leaders gathered in Dallas, TX 5-7 October 2012 to develop shared strategies to make a collective impact for justice, witness and reconciliation and to open the door to thousands of PC(USA) congregations and others to bridge geographical and theological divides as we work together in a common mission.

The group was composed of global partners, mission personnel, Presbyterian Women, Young Adult Volunteer alumni, ecumenical mission leaders, seminary professors of mission, seminarians, mission advocates, mission networks leaders, congregation mission leaders, and the leaders of several Presbyterian mission organizations. The 230 Consultation participants affirmed a common structure for mission (attached diagram) and organized a Continuation Committee that has developed nine concrete and compelling strategies to invite Presbyterians from across the U.S. to join with global and ecumenical partners to make a collective impact on the issues that (attached document). World Mission has

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 7 of 85 PRESBYTERIAN MISSION AGENCY BOARD CC-2 April 11, 2013 World Mission Ministry Area Item 212 restructured its work to increase its focus on the nine strategies and to inspire, equip and connect Presbyterians to engage in more faithful and effective mission.

Dallas II Strategies to Respond to the Three Critical Global Issues

Poverty: “Address the root causes of poverty, particularly as it impacts women and children.”

1. Hands On Partnership: “Diseases of Poverty Strategy” Address diseases of poverty through Community Health Evangelism and programs of maternal and child health, water, sanitation, community-based development, disaster preparedness and response.

2. Empowering Partners: “Education Strategy” Empower marginalized people—especially women and girls-- through literacy, basic and secondary education.

3. Advocacy: “Food, Land and Trade Justice Strategy” Promote people’s dignity through advocacy and development in favor of food sovereignty, land and trade justice, corporate responsibility and creation care.

Evangeli sm: “Share the good news of God’s love in Jesus Christ.”

4. Hands On Partnership: “Evangelism and Discipleship Strategy” Support partners’ holistic models of evangelism focused on grassroots outreach and discipleship.

5. Empowering Partners: “Leader Training Strategy” Equip the global Church through context-appropriate theological education and leadership development.

6. Advocacy: “Accompany the Persecuted Church Strategy” Where Christian witness is threatened or at risk, accompany the Church through prayer, advocacy and capacity-building.

Reconciliation: “Work for reconciliation amidst cultures of violence, including our own.”

7. Hands On Partnership: “Accompany Victims of Violence Strategy” Support the victims of violence (including domestic violence, trafficking and harmful cultural practices) through trauma recovery, education and advocacy.

8. Empowering Partners: “Peacemaking Strategy” Facilitate theologically-grounded, just peacemaking in contexts of conflict such as intra- denominational, inter-religious, inter-ethnic and political discord, especially where U.S. society, government or corporations play a major role.

9. Advocacy: “Root Causes of Violence Strategy” Prevent violent conflict through awareness-raising, accompaniment, advocacy and support of good governance initiatives and just economic policies.

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4 96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 10 of 85 THE PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA 114 Silver Creek Road ~ Morganton, North Carolina 28655 ~ 828 438-4217 ~ FAX 828 437-8655

NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO PRESBYTERY MEETINGS

WELCOME! Despite rumors to the contrary, many really do enjoy the time of fellowship and sharing when our Presbytery meets. However, if you have not been to such a meeting before, it may seem a little confusing at first. It is hoped that this guide will make your participation more meaningful. For at Presbytery meetings, we have good news to share, successes to celebrate, helpful resources to publicize, important (and some not so important) decisions to make, plans to approve, and a wonderful family of 111 congregations to get to know better.

WHAT IS A PRESBYTERY? A Presbytery is the key governing body in our denomination. There are 173 Presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Ours includes all the PCUSA congregations with nearly 19,000 members in 23 counties in the western part of North Carolina. It consists of all the active Teaching Elders and at least one Ruling Elder from each congregation (larger ones have additional Ruling Elders). Various procedures ensure that there is approximately an equal number of Teaching Elders and Ruling Elders; both are known as commissioners and they have an equal vote. It is vital that each congregation be represented by its Ruling Elder(s)!

WHAT DOES A PRESBYTERY DO? A Presbytery is responsible for the mission and government of the Church throughout its area. “In partnership with Sessions, the mission of our Presbytery is to foster vital and faithful congregations to be effective witnesses for Jesus Christ.” By combining resources, Presbytery can help each church improve its ministry by assisting with the calling of pastors, teacher training, grants and loans, officer development, camping, mission trips, and many other support services.

WHEN DOES PRESBYTERY MEET? There are four full-day stated (regular) meetings, generally towards the end of the months of January (Saturday), April (Tuesday at the Montreat Conference Center), July (Tuesday), and October (for either one or one-and-a-half days, sometimes at one of our churches or an appropriate conference center). Special meetings at other times can be called, and Presbytery committees meet throughout the year.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THIS MEETING? All commissioners will receive, in advance, a packet of reports, proposed actions and background information. Other papers (generally called “Addenda”) will be handed out when you register. Please read these carefully, and be prepared, since these papers will only be referred to during the meeting before a committee chair (with some explanation) moves adoption of an action.

In general, these things will occur:

1. Celebration: We will worship together with hymns, prayers, Scripture, preaching and the Lord’s Supper. We will also welcome new Teaching Elders, commission teams on mission trips (especially to Guatemala and Malawi), give thanks for special achievements, and pledge ourselves to better mission and witness. Join in the fellowship of committed Christians.

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 11 of 85 2. Information: You will learn about lots of events and opportunities to share with your Session and congregation: new programs, mission plans, available resources, etc. Be a good communicator when you are back home.

3. Education: You will hear from missionaries, as well as leaders of our colleges, children’s homes, camps and other institutions; Presbytery officials and Teaching Elders joining our Presbytery. There is always much to learn.

4. Presbytery Procedures: Much is fairly routine: adoption of the docket (order of consideration), approval of minutes, receiving reports, etc. Several routine housekeeping matters are put together in a “Consent Agenda” (formerly referred to as the “Omnibus Motion”), which is voted on as a unit (but you can remove any item for later discussion). Though rather unexciting, these matters are necessary.

5. Debate and Action: At most meetings, there will be a few items that deserve extensive discussion. Though each recommendation has been reviewed by a committee or the Administrative Board, it should nevertheless be carefully considered before you decide how to vote. If you do not understand what is happening, please ask the Moderator to explain the matter currently before the Presbytery. If you want to offer a motion, the Stated Clerk would be glad to help you draft it. Don’t worry about parliamentary procedure. Your role is to listen carefully, share in the debate, if you feel led to do so, and then vote as the Holy Spirit leads you to understand what is best for Christ’s Church.

It is a privilege and responsibility to help guide this part of the Church of Jesus Christ. Be prepared. Listen. Pray. Take notes. Report back home. Remember that you are helping our Presbytery in a much valued and vital way to build up the Body of Christ, to the greater glory of our Lord.

(Prepared by James Aydelotte, former Stated Clerk, with thanks to Providence Presbytery in South Carolina.)

PRESBYTERY MEETING DATES

April 30, 2013 Montreat Conference Center July 30, 2013 Grandfather Home for Children, Youth and Families October 26, 2013 Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

January 25, 2014 Columbus Presbyterian Church April 29, 2014 Montreat Conference Center July 29, 2014 TBA October 25, 2014 TBA updated 4/15/2013

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 12 of 85 RULES FOR DEBATE

1. When any commissioner wishes to speak (other than to second a motion, which can be done from one’s chair), he or she shall go to one of the floor microphones and seek recognition from the Moderator.

2. When recognized, the commissioner shall state his or her name and position in Presbytery before contributing to the debate.

3. All remarks should be addressed to the Moderator, should be confined to the merits of the pending question, and must not attack a commissioner’s motives.

4. If several commissioners are standing at microphones waiting to speak to the same motion, the Moderator shall attempt to alternate pro and con speakers.

5. All proposed amendments (other than a few consecutive words) must be submitted in writing to the Stated Clerk, preferably in advance of making a motion.

6. If time for further study or consultation is desired before a vote is taken, commissioners shall ordinarily offer the motion to Postpone to a Particular Time, instead of a motion to Lay on the Table.

7. If a commissioner wishes to end an ongoing debate, a. he or she must go to a floor microphone and obtain recognition from the Moderator; b. when recognized, he or she may move the previous question; c. another commissioner must second this motion (can be done from one’s chair, without recognition); d. the Moderator shall immediately conduct a standing vote on this motion to cut off further debate; [Note: The above is Robert’s Rules as is enjoined by our constitution (Book of Order, G-3.0105). However, this Presbytery chooses to follow the Parliamentary Procedures of the General Assembly, which give the Moderator some discretion in this matter. “The Moderator is in a position to refuse premature closure of debate by a member through the use of the motion to ‘call the question.’ If, in the Moderator’s judgement, the assembly has not completed debate, the Moderator has the power to refuse the motion to close debate.”] e. if there is a two-thirds affirmative vote to end debate, the Moderator shall immediately conduct a vote on the motion before the Presbytery.

8. The substitute motion is a form of amendment applied when the desire is to amend a motion in several different, nonconsecutive places. It also is used when the text to be amended is longer than a paragraph. The following procedure may be used (at the Moderator’s discretion) after a substitute motion is made. a. The Moderator calls for perfecting (improving) amendments to the main motion. The amendments may be debated. Nothing else is in order. b. The Moderator calls for perfecting (improving) amendments to the substitute motion. The amendments may be debated. Nothing else is in order. c. The Moderator puts the question: “Shall the substitute motion replace the main motion?” At this time, the merits of both the main motion and the substitute motion may be debated, but no further amendments are in order. d. The Moderator takes vote on the above question. 1. If the question is approved, the main motion disappears and the substitute motion is before the assembly for further debate and vote. 2. If the question is defeated, the substitute motion disappears and the main motion is before the assembly for further debate and vote.

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 13 of 85 PRESBYTERY REPORTING PROCESS

EVERY MEETING JULY Worship including Celebration of Lord's Supper Witness Division Administrative Board Self Development of People Stated Clerk Support Division (January Necrology of Elders and Ministers) Discipleship Division (July Summary Report of Church Membership Christian Education (Let's Celebrate) and Attendance) Youth Committee on Ministry Election of Future Moderator (July Reporting of Pastor Salaries) Reports from General Assembly Commissioners Preparation for Ministry (even years only) Budget & Finance Reports from Synod Commissioners (January - Budget Approval) Local church giving, previous years membership and (April - Report of Annual Audit) worship attendance reported Nominating Leadership Division Church Celebrations SL/CLP Recognition General Presbyter Stewardship Educational Time or Presentation Support Division CCP (Honorable Retirement, Years of JANUARY Service) Discipleship Division Christian Education (Day Retreat & Let’s Celebrate) OCTOBER Youth Operation Division Division of Operation Discipleship Division Personnel Joint Outdoors Ministries Committee Vote on Amendments to Constitution Youth (odd years only) Campus Ministry Witness Division Witness Division Hunger Committee (Souper Bowl & One Evangelism & Church Development Great Hour of Sharing) Election of Synod Commissioners Election of G.A. Commissioners (odd years only) Institutions and Agencies APRIL Grandfather Home for Children Witness Division Black Mtn Home for Children, Youth, and Mission Teams Families Operation Division Discipleship Division Joint Outdoor Ministries Committee Youth Support Division Small Membership Churches Nominating Committee Vote on Amendments to Constitution (if needed) (odd years only) Leadership Division Stewardship Presbyterian Women

Approved April 24, 2012 Presbytery Meeting at Montreat Conference Center 96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 14 of 85 PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

GUIDE TO WORSHIP AND WORK

NINETY-SIXTH STATED MEETING APRIL 30, 2013

MONTREAT CONFERENCE CENTER ANDERSON AUDITORIUM

Co-Hosted By: Montreat Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 15 of 85 NINETY-SIXTH STATED MEETING PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA April 30, 2013

8:30 Registration (Lobby of Anderson Auditorium)

8:30 Prayers before Presbytery (Lower Anderson Auditorium - Room 2) Orientation for New Elders Barbara Ross (Lower Anderson Auditorium - Room 1)

9:00 Convene with Prayer of Invocation and Hymn Don Scofield, Moderator (Anderson Auditorium)

Welcome Pete Peery, President Montreat Conference Center

Words of Welcome and Good News Montreat Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) Maggie Lauterer, Pastor Montreat Presbyterian Church

Appointment of Standing Committee Don Scofield, Moderator Resolution of Thanks - Michael Isaacs, Pastor, Westminster Bob Craddock, Ruling Elder, Kenilworth Bills and Overtures – Cam Murchison - Chair Tellers -

Certification of Quorum Bert Sigmon, Stated Clerk Approval of Docket

Consent Agenda A (Consent Agenda is a consent motion. Any commissioner may pull any item from the consent agenda for any reason. Simply state the item to be removed from the Consent Agenda and it will be dealt with as part of the committee report from which it was drawn.)

Stated Clerk’s Report B (Report of Administrative Commissions; Annual Report from Committee on Representation)

Reports Submitted for Information and/or Included in the Omnibus Administrative Board C Budget and Finance Committee BB Evangelism O Nominating Committee I Self-Development of People M Reports from Commissioners to Synod II (Eddie Deas and Martha Rockett)

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 16 of 85 9:25 Service of Worship, including Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Preacher: Hunter Farrell Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-10; Mark 3:31-35 Sermon: “Mission: Redrawing the World” Worship Planners: Rev. Kathy Campbell and Rev. Anne Morgan

10:25 Mission Study Task Force (45 minutes) Barbara McLean QQ (Presentation by the staff of the Asheville (Western North Carolina) Chamber of Commerce about future economic and population trends in Western North Carolina and the cultural shifts that are being seen for the future.)

11:10 “Presbyterians in Global Mission: Hunter Farrell Why We’re Better Together”

Budget and Finance Committee (5 minutes) Jay Crane BB

Amendment to the Constitution Part 1 of 2 -(20 minutes) James Aydelotte Heidelberg Catechism (recommendation to Presbytery for their vote) http://www.pcusa.org/resource/ga220-proposed-amendments-constitution-part-1-2/ http://www.pcusa.org/media/uploads/oga/pdf/heidelberg-compare-2012.pdf http://www.presbyterywnc.org/content/materials/documents/2013/jan2013_presentation-heidelburg.pdf

Report of General Presbyter (5 minutes) Bobbi White GP

Resource Center (2-3 minutes) (Introduction of Carol Thomas, Resource Center Director - Invitation to Tour the Jo Bales Gallagher Resource Center)

Camp Grier (2-3 minutes) J. D. Waldrop EE (Introduction of Interim Director for Camp Grier)

*12:25 Prayers of Intercession Lynn Webber (Please submit requested prayers of intercession to the Stated Clerk’s table before 11:00 a.m.)

*12:30 Lunch (Assembly Inn)

1:30 Reconvene with Hymn & Prayer (Anderson Auditorium) Moderator

1:40 Speak Out (up to 1 minute per person) (Opportunity to address the Presbytery for one minute or less, per speaker, on any suitable topic. No new business may be introduced at this point, but announcements, concerns, or opinions may be shared.)

1:50 Announcements from PWNC Committees (up to two minutes per person) (Opportunity to address the Presbytery for up to two minutes or less, per speaker, with announcements coming from a Presbytery Committee. No new business may be introduced at this point, but announcements pertaining to events, mission trips, educational opportunities, or good news may be shared.) Evangelism; Self-Development of People; Mission; Hunger; and Let’s Celebrate Task Force

Youth (5minutes) Evelyn Coleman Y

Riceville Administrative Commission Report (15 minutes) James Aydelotte BA

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 17 of 85 Administrative Board (10 minutes) Don Scofield C

Committee on Ministry (20 minutes) Mark Ramsey D (Work of the committee, Introduction of new ministers, Commissioning of Lay Pastors)

Presbyterian Loan and Investment (5 minutes) Katherine Lynch

Report from the Bills and Overture Committee Resolution of Thanks Benediction and Adjournment Moderator

* Denotes Order of the Day

If you are on the docket as a representative for a committee, you are asked to sit on the stage in the Auditorium. Please note that Presbytery Standing Rules “do not” allow any distribution of materials at Presbytery meetings without prior approval from the Coordinating Council. Also, please turn off or silence cell phones during Presbytery worship times. Your cooperation is appreciated.

2013 Presbytery Meetings April 30, 2013 ~ Montreat Conference Center July 30, 2013 ~ Grandfather Home for Children October 26, 2013 ~ Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church 2014 Presbytery Meetings January 25, 2014 ~ Columbus Presbyterian Church April 29, 2014 ~ Montreat Conference Center July 29, 2014 ~ TBA October 25, 2014 ~ TBA

Anyone who is to appear before the Presbytery in the morning needs to be present when the meeting begins at 9:00 a.m.

Anyone who is to appear before the Presbytery in the afternoon needs to be present immediately following lunch at 1:30 p.m.

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 18 of 85 CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL 17 Committee on Preparation for Ministry Morganton, First 18 Christian Education Committee Presbytery Office 19 DEADLINE FOR ALL POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS TO PRESBYTERY 20 School for the Laity/Commission Lay Pastors Morganton, First 25 Youth Committee Presbytery Office 28 Middle School Rally Montreat Conference Center 30 96th STATED MEETING OF PRESBYTERY Montreat Conference Center Let’s Celebrate Task Force (during lunch) Assembly Inn Self-Development of People (during lunch) Assembly Inn

MAY 2 Pastoral Care Volunteers Asheville, First 4 Session Records Review Third Street Hunger Committee Morganton, First School for the Laity/Commissioned Lay Pastors Morganton, First 6 Examinations Committee Morganton, First 7 Committee on Ministry Morganton, First 8 Administrative Board Morganton, First 9 Smaller Membership Church Black Mountain 13 Deadline for Delivery of Materials for Malawi Mission Trip 14 Evangelism Committee Presbytery Office Presbyterian Foundation Forum for Small Church New Vision, Conover Presbyterian Foundation Forum for Small Church West Avenue 15 Committee on Preparation for Ministry Morganton, First 16 Presbyterian Foundation Forum for Small Church Spruce Pine, First Presbyterian Foundation Forum for Small Church Westminster 17 Guatemala Partnership Gathering Black Mountain 18 School for the Laity/Commissioned Lay Pastors Morganton, First Session Records Review Crossnore 20 Nominating Committee Presbytery Office Let’s Celebrate Task Force Presbytery Office 20-June 5 Malawi Mission Team to Malawi 21 Buncombe Small Church Pastors West Asheville 23 Youth Committee Presbytery Office 27 PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED - MEMORIAL DAY 31 Deadline for Presbytery Youth Council Applications

JUNE 1 Sacred Trust - Relational Boundaries for Religious Leaders Upper Anderson - Montreat 3 Examinations Committee Morganton, First 4 Committee on Ministry Morganton, First Validated Ministries Task Force Black Mountain 5 Administrative Board Morganton, First 8 Session Records Review Franklin, First 10 Let’s Celebrate Task Force Presbytery Office 18 Peace & Justice Committee Camp Grier Buncombe Small Church Pastors West Asheville 20 Commissioned Lay Pastor Task Force Givens Estate Christian Education Committee Black Mtn. Home for Children 27 Youth Committee Morganton, First

JULY 1 Examinations Committee Morganton, First 2 Committee on Ministry Morganton, First 4 PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED ~ INDEPENDENCE DAY96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 19 of 85 5 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF REPORTS FOR JULY PRESBYTERY MEETING 8 Hunger Committee Morganton 16 Buncombe Small Church Pastors West Asheville 16-20 Presbyterian Youth Triennium Purdue University 18 Small Membership Church Committee Black Mountain 21 Malawi Trip Reunion 29 Board of Pensions - Retirees Luncheon Black Mountain 30 97th STATED MEETING OF PRESBYTERY Grandfather Home for Children Let's Celebrate (during lunch) Youth Committee (during lunch)

AUGUST 5 Examinations Committee Morganton, First 6 Committee on Ministry Morganton, First 7 Deadline for Let’s Celebrate Registration 17 Let’s Celebrate...Go Ahead...Jesus Is There! Morganton, First 21 Committee on Preparation for Ministry Morganton, First 26 Nominating Committee Presbytery Office

SEPTEMBER 1 PRESBYTERY OFFICE CLOSED ~ LABOR DAY 24 Board of Pensions Post Retirement Seminar Morganton, First 25 Board of Pensions Render Unto Caesar Seminar Morganton, First

OCTOBER 1 Deadline for Nickel-A-Meal Grant Applications 3 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF REPORTS FOR OCTOBER PRESBYTERY MEETING 26 98th STATED MEETING OF PRESBYTERY Grace Covenant, Asheville

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 20 of 85 A CONSENT AGENDA (formerly Omnibus Motion) For the purpose of expediting some of Presbytery's decisions which are routine and non- controversial, a Consent Agenda will be used. These motions are included throughout the packet.

PLEASE READ THESE MOTIONS BEFORE PRESBYTERY!

Matters may be removed from the Consent Agenda when: A. Any member of the governing body requests removal of an item included in the CA whereupon that item shall be removed and presented to the governing body as part of the report from which it originated.

B. When the Consent Agenda is presented on the floor, opportunity shall be given for members of the governing body to request, without comment or debate, for removal of specific items from the CA.

A FAVORABLE VOTE ON THE CA SHALL BE RECORDED AS A FAVORABLE VOTE ON ALL MATTERS INCLUDED IN THE MOTION. THEREFORE, PLEASE READ AND PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER ALL MOTIONS BEFORE PRESBYTERY. ***************************** THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS, BE ADOPTED:

RECOMMENDATIONS 1 thru 8 FROM THE STATED CLERK'S REPORT (See Stated Clerk's Report (B) for contents of recommendations.)

RECOMMENDATIONS 1, thru 3 FROM THE ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD'S REPORT (See Administrative Board's Report (C) for contents of recommendations.)

RECOMMENDATIONS IV. A thru D FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY’S REPORT (See Committee on Ministry’s Report (D) for contents of recommendations.)

RECOMMENDATIONS 1 thru 24 FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE’S REPORT (See Nominating Committee’s Report (I) for contents of recommendations.)

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 21 of 85 B-1 THE PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA STATED CLERK'S REPORT William A. (Bert) Sigmon, Stated Clerk April 30, 2013

The Stated Clerk presents the following:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

CA 1. THAT Don Scofield, Bert Sigmon, and Robbin Buchanan be requested to prepare the minutes of this Presbytery meeting for approval at the July 31, 2013 Presbytery meeting.

CA 2. THAT the minutes of the February 9, 2013 Stated Meeting of Presbytery be approved as submitted. (The full set, including appendices, of these minutes is available for review at the Stated Clerk's table.)

CA 3. THAT the minutes of the ordination of the following be placed into the record of Presbytery: Merriam S. Alexander Marshall J. Nord

CA 4. THAT the minutes of the installation of the following be placed into the record of the Presbytery:

Kyle Segars

CA 5. THAT the April 30, 2013 report of the Administrative Commission for the New Vision, Conover New Church Development be received and entered into the permanent record of the Presbytery. (Stated Clerk Attachment 1)

CA 6. THAT the April 30, 2013 report of the Administrative Commission for Korean Presbyterian Church be received and entered into the permanent record of the Presbytery. (Stated Clerk Attachment 2)

CA 7. THAT the April 30, 2013 report of the Administrative Commission for First Presbyterian Church, Hendersonville be received and entered into the permanent record of the Presbytery. (Stated Clerk Attachment 2)

CA 8. THAT the April 30, 2013 report of the Administrative Commission for the First Presbyterian Church, Lincolnton be received and entered into the permanent record of the Presbytery. (Stated Clerk Attachment 3)

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FOR INFORMATION:

9. The ninety-seventh stated meeting of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2013 at the Grandfather Home for Children in Banner Elk, North Carolina.

10. THAT the following dates have been established for Reviewing of Church Records and Form of Government Training: Saturday, March 23, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church, Morganton Saturday, April 13, 2013 - Unity Presbyterian Church, Denver Saturday, May 4, 2013 - Third Street Presbyterian Church, Gastonia Saturday, May 18, 2013 - Crossnore Presbyterian Church, Crossnore Saturday, June 8, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church, Franklin 9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. New Form of Government Training 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch 12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Session Records Review

11. THAT the following Session Records for 2012 were submitted and approved on March 23, 2013, at a Session Records Review, held at the First Presbyterian Church, Morganton.

Asheville, First Marion, First Spruce Pine, First Banner Elk Montreat Swannanoa, First Black Mountain Morganton, First Tryon Brevard-Davidson River Newland United Bridgewater Newton, First Unity Brittain Church Quaker Meadows Waldensian Bryson City Reems Creek-Beech Warren Wilson Fairview Rutherfordton West Avenue Gastonia, First Saluda Hendersonville, First Siloam

12. THAT the following Session Records for 2012 were submitted and approved on April 13, 2013 at a Session Records Review, held at Unity Presbyterian Church, Denver. Canton Glen Alpine Kenilworth Duncan's Creek Hickory, First

13. THAT the following dates have been set for 2013 and 2014 Presbytery Meetings: 2013 April 30, 2013 ~ Montreat Conference Center July 30, 2013 ~ Grandfather Home for Children October 26, 2013 ~ Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

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2014 January 25, 2014 ~ Columbus Presbyterian Church April 29, 2014 ~ Montreat Conference Center July 29, 2014 ~ TBA October 25, 2014 ~ TBA

14. THAT the following dates have been established for Sacred Trust-Relational Boundaries Training:

June 1, 2013 @ Montreat Conference Center - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. October 5, 2013 @ TBA (Waynesville/Hendersonville Area - 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. (3/6 hour training; morning session meets the requirement for 3 hr. training; all day meets the requirement for 6 hr. training.)

Since the first workshop in March 2011, the Sexual Misconduct Task Force has held at least 3 to 4 training each year in various locations of the of the Presbytery. During that time, a total of 297 people have attended a session. We are now in the third year and there are still a number of teaching elders, ruling elders and committee members who should attend by the end of 2013.

The last training was held on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Morganton. There was a total of 38 in attendance.

Still needing to attend a Sacred Trust Relational Boundaries Training: 80 Teaching Elders (Retired Ministers) 20 Teaching Elders (Active Ministers) 4 Teaching Elders (Ministers Laboring in our Bounds) 5 Ruling Elders (Commissioned Lay Pastors) 96 Ruling Elders (Committee Members) (approximately) 205 Total remaining to attend

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 24 of 85 STATED CLERK ATTACHMENT 1

Administrative Committee Report to PWNC New Vision Church

On Feb 19, 2012 we celebrated with 22 people of signed the covenant with New Vision. In 2012, we had 34 new covenant members.

The Steering Team has met three times since the This seeks to build supportive relationships between last Presbytery Report. the churches, sharing resources and celebrating our unity in Christ. We signed the covenant with a In March we had our 100th and 101st person sign our special evening worship and a fellowship meal. covenant book. We have continued to grow in numbers. On Easter Sunday, we had a record We continue to provide weekend meals for the attendance of 110, with 20 kids in Children’s students in our local elementary school. This year Church and over 30 people who came forward to re- we are packing around 90 bags of food each week. affirm their Baptismal Vows. This is supported We have been notified by the General Assembly by our monthly that we were awarded the Walton Grant for Feed the Hungry $30,000. It recognizes innovative new church offering, and developments. This grant goes towards the offerings from the mortgage payments. We are thankful, as this is the congregation and last year that the Walton Grant will be given to non- community. 1001 NCDs. This gives us a hopeful relief from the The pastors were a mortgage payments which have been a weight on part of the NEXT both the New Vision and PWNC budgets. Church Conference in Charlotte in March, and will It has been a year and a quarter since we combined be attending the Exponential Conference in Orlando with the Emanuel fellowship, and that continues to (new church development) in April. be a strong part of our mission as a bridge between As this is being written, we have a Youth Day in the Anglo and Latino community. We have learned progress with some of our Teens and Tweens to worship together, having a English service with working on cleaning their room and building Spanish flavor. We work closely with Centro community. We have two youth who will attend Latino, a local community agency, as immigration Triennium this summer. reform is being considered, to help our members prepare for the new opportunities. In the last months, we have added additional classes for children and youth during the 9:00 hour, as well The Latino Steering Team has been transitioned into as our children’s opportunities during “Second a covenant between the Presbyterian Churches in Half” that happens after worship. Catawba County, called Presbyterians Together. April 30, 2013

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Report of Administrative Commission for Korean Presbyterian Church of Asheville April 30, 2013

The Session of the Korean Presbyterian Church is in the process of securing a "temporary pastoral relationship" (Book of Order 2.0504b) for a six month contract pending the approval of this minister by our presbytery. We will keep you posted on this new development.

Respectfully submitted, Rev Bill Heck, chair Rev. Susan Denne Elder Dot Desieux Elder Olivia LaMotte Elder Paul Vliek Rev. John Moore, consultant

Report of Administrative Commission for FPC Hendersonville, April 4, 2013

The AC conducted the First Hearing of the congregation on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. Well more than 1/3 of the members were present for an hour and one-half session allowing members to express their opinions for and against the prospect of dismissal. The AC also requested a less formal meeting with session and members (which was granted) on January 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in which AC members expressed the view that the core theological concerns advanced in the Session’s letter were commonly affirmed In the PCUSA. More recently the AC has been in conversation with the Session about scheduling the Second Hearing. The AC has also had communication with a group of members who wish to remain as the FPC of Hendersonville, PCUSA. It appears likely that the Second Hearing will be scheduled in early June. In the meantime, the members of the AC sat in on in a Men’s Breakfast Meeting on March 21, 2013 in which a speaker from the EPC gave details about that denomination and answered questions. Members of the AC also participated in a Wednesday evening “town hall” meeting at FPC on April 3, 2013 where questions raised at the January 16 and 30 meetings were responded to by members of the Session. Members of the AC had opportunity again to express the view that core theological concerns frequently expressed in the conversations at FPC were normative for the PCUSA. Additional “town hall” meetings are scheduled on Wednesday evenings for May 1 and 22. At the first of these the Session will recommend to the congregation its choice for a new denominational home to be voted on in the Second Hearing. The focus for the final “town hall” meeting has not been identified. Respectfully submitted by the Administrative Commission Cam Murchison, Chair Allen Smith Anne Morgan Bob Forsythe Jane Vann Bert Sigmon, ex officio Bobbi White, ex officio

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Report From the Lincolnton Administrative Commission April 30, 2013

The Commission Members: Robert Ervin, Rev. Shannon Kershner, Rev. Kevin Frederick, Paula Wallace, and Jerry Ragan (chair).

First Presbyterian Church, Lincolnton , through its Transition Team, has been actively engaged in the MissionInsite program (and the work of Thomas Bandy) in a concerted effort to discern God’s will for its ministry and mission for the future. The leadership participated in a retreat on April 13-4 for the purpose of considering and discussing the information gathered in order to present a report and recommendations to the congregation for the future course of the church.

A Leadership Council, consisting of eight members, has been constituted in lieu of a Session at this time. The organizational structure of the church has been simplified in an effort to enhance its efficiency. The Leadership Council was formed in January and has already begun to perform its tasks and assignments.

Rev. Ray Fancher, our Transitional Interim Pastor, has resigned from his role with the Lincolnton church, effective today. Ray Fancher has been instrumental in assisting this church to recover from many of the problems which beset it in 2011. He will be deeply missed but carries with him our best wishes and love to his new posting in South Carolina. We have begun the process of searching for a new interim pastor.

Please keep this church in your prayers as it works to reform its ministry and mission for the future.

Jerry Ragan, Chair

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 27 of 85 C-1 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD Mrs. Patricia Clark, Chair April 30, 2013

The Administrative Board of the Presbytery makes the following recommendations:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

CA 1. THAT the Presbytery elect the following persons to serve on the Nominating Committee: Rev. Melissa Upchurch (Marshall) B Class of 2015 Mr. Marvin Chambers (Kenilworth) B Class of 2015

CA 2. THAT Rev. Eddie Deas be elected to serve as a commissioner to Synod, for a three year term (2013-2015), beginning in January of 2013. (Martha Rockett is our other commissioner.)

CA 3. THAT the Presbytery receive with appreciation the final report from the Presbytery’s Montreat Team. (Administrative Board Attachment 1)

4. THAT the Administrative Board recommends that the Presbytery of Western North Carolina endorse Dr. Heath Rada as a candidate to be Moderator of the 221st (2014) General Assembly and serving the PCUSA for the next two years. (For Information - Dr. Heath Rada has been endorsed by the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville. Additional information on Dr. Rada can be found on COM Attachment 3.)

FOR INFORMATION: 5. THAT the Administrative Board reviewed and approved the following grant applications. Visionary Grants (Synod) Spiritual Renewal Renovations of Office Space Walton Grant (Presbyterian Mission Agency) New Vision Other Grants (Synod - Small Church Grant Fund) Dulatown Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church, Bryson City

6. THAT the Administrative Board endorsed a grant request from Grandfather Home for Children that will be submitted to the Presbyterian Women.

7. THAT the presentation on the Heidelberg Catechism at the February 9, 2013 Presbytery meeting is on the Presbytery website and will be included in the April 30, 2013 packet. (Administrative Board Attachment 2)

8. THAT a copy of the Proposed Amendment of the Heidelberg Catechism to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA), approved by the 220th General Assembly, was distributed at the October 2012 Presbytery Meeting, and can also be 96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 28 of 85 C-2

downloaded from the PCUSA website: Heidelberg Catechism - Part 1 of 2 (to be voted on April 30, 2013) http://www.pcusa.org/resource/ga220-proposed-amendments-constitution-part-1-2/ http://www.pcusa.org/media/uploads/oga/pdf/heidelberg-compare-2012.pdf

9. THAT a list of upcoming events of the Presbytery can be found on the back of the Presbytery Docket.

10. THAT the following dates have been set for Youth Events in 2013: July 16-20, 2013 ~ Presbyterian Youth Triennium (The Presbytery has a bus going with approximately 46 youth from 16 churches, many from our smaller membership churches.)

11. THAT a training event for Adults and Youth, "Let's Celebrate," will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church, Morganton. The emphasis of this event will be: Youth, Evangelism, Building Relationships and Partnerships to Strengthen Congregations To Be Faithful and Vital Witnesses to Jesus Christ. Keynote speakers will be Rev. Stephen Wilde, pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Livermore, CA, and Rev. Marshall Nord, serving in a validated ministry at Reverence Pictures Media, as a Media Evangelist.

12. THAT the Administrative Board will welcome invitations from churches or institutions willing to host Presbytery meetings in 2014 and 2015.

13. THAT the following dates have been set for 2013 and 2014 Presbytery Meetings: 2013 April 30, 2013 ~ Montreat Conference Center July 30, 2013 ~ Grandfather Home for Children October 26, 2013 ~ Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

2014 January 25, 2014~ Columbus Presbyterian Church April 29, 2014 ~ Montreat Conference Center July 29, 2014 ~ TBA October 25, 2014 ~ TBA

14. THAT the Small Membership Church Committee reported on the meetings held with the Presbyterian Foundation for small membership churches. They encouraged all small membership churches to attend one of the next scheduled sessions that will be held on May 14th and May 16th. May 14, 2013 - New Vision, Conover (8:00 a.m.) May 14, 2013 - West Avenue, Gastonia (12:30 p.m.) May 16, 2013 - Spruce Pine, First (8:30 a.m.) May 16, 2014 - Westminster, Asheville (12:30)

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Final Report from Presbytery’s Montreat Team April 2, 2013

The Presbytery of Western North Carolina’s Montreat Team would like to report on two items that we have worked on since January of 2013 and that we believe will finalize our work with the Christ Community Church (formerly Montreat Presbyterian EPC Congregation).

First, we received an offer of an early payoff from the Session of Christ Community Church at a $40,000 discount. That is, they offered to pay us a lump sum now of $160,000 rather than the remaining $200,000 as stated in the original negotiated settlement. (Please note: We have already received the first payment of $100,000 of the $300,000 total, leaving the remaining $200,000 to be paid over the next 4 years.) In exchange for our receiving this discounted lump sum, we were asked to release them from the “Restrictive Covenant, Right of First Refusal, and Negative Pledge Agreement” that had been a critical part of our negotiations. After careful consideration and in consultation with our attorneys, the Montreat Team decided to politely decline their offer.

Second, with the assistance of Attorney and Elder Mike Begley of Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, we have drawn up a deed transferring title of the property (previously held in trust for the PCUSA) to the Christ Community Church. This deed will be filed with the Clerk of Court of Buncombe County.

It has been an honor for all of us on the Montreat Team to serve our Presbytery and now, with deep gratitude to God, see this matter to its conclusion.

Respectfully submitted, Don Scofield, Chair

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Presentation on Heidelberg Catechism January 2013 Western North Carolina Presbytery Outline: Introduction - story of need, can we find the same help in a document that is 450 years old? Wide acceptance, origin, peace Particular issues with translation New translation by RCA, CRCNA, PCUSA & it will include Biblical citations following each Ques. linking our theology to Scripture as we study. These citations are from the original 1563 German and Latin editions. Chief characteristics Short story pointing to the law as thanksgiving. Encourage to study, preach, use in worship this year and to give serious consideration between now and April Presbytery meeting. Resources – Catechism, Body & Soul, Being Reformed Faith Seeding Understanding

Hansen, Gary Neal, Being Reformed Faith Seeking Understanding; The Heidelberg Catechism. CMP 2012 Barnes, M. Craig, Body and Soul, Reclaiming the Heidelberg Cathism; Faith Alive /Congregational Ministries Publishing 2012 Book of Confesssions Dowey, Edward A. Jr. A Commentary on the Confession of 1967 and An InTroduction to the Book of Confessions. Westminster Press 1968 I. Recently a successful middle aged couple who seemed to “have it all” was found dead in a motel room. They were educated, respected professionals, with a lovely home, expensive cars and they committed suicide. What kind of anxiety, what fear of life, what emptiness drove them to this sad end? What is it that we set ourselves and our children up for when we think we hold our lives in our own hands? We have all heard the speeches and to a certain extent all bought the dream about the endless possibilities for our futures. If you or I just work hard enough we can get the life we want, it’s all in our hands. But deep down inside we are anxious about our choices. We have choices about schools, and vocations, we have increasing choices about the church we choose or whether not to choose one at all. Still, at its best the Christian faith witnesses to “the way, the truth and the life” and invites us into a flawed community that points the way to God who created our lives and who in Jesus Christ who was literally dying to love us.(Body and Soul chap. 1)

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So the question I bring to you today is, one that is 450 years old. It was written to bring a sense of peace between denominations in a palatinate or state, of Germany. It is also very personal and might bring a peace to each of us. Here is Question #1 of the Heidelberg Catechism: What is your only comfort in life and in death? The answer: That I am not my own, but belong- body and soul, in life and in death- to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven; in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.

Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him. This is the essence of what we find in this catechism, and it is surely a welcome word to a weary world. It is, that I am not my own, I do not have to make it on my own, achieve it on my own, keep it going on my own. This is my comfort which is a word not meaning soft chairs and teddy bears but strength. Strength to stand strong in the hard times and difficult places that we all face in life. The second question outlines the remainder of the document for us. Question 2: What must you know to live and die in the joy of this comfort? answer: Three things: first, how great my sin and misery are; second, how I am set free from all my sins and misery; third, how I am to thank God for such deliverance. In this brief, simply put answer we find the outline for the remainder of the catechism. Part One- our human sin and misery; Part Two – how Jesus Christ has redeemed and freed us, Part Three – how to show our gratefulness to God.

I. The Catechism was originally published in 1563 in Heidelberg, Germany as a means of bringing greater understanding between the Lutheran and Reformed churches. There was great conflict between these two bodies and Fredrick the Elector hoped that a document produced by two young theologians Zacharius Ursinus and Kaspar Olevianus, would bring an end to the controversy in Germany and beyond. IT has been very effective and has been adopted by churches in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Hungary, Scotland, and the United States. It is in fact the most widely accepted Reformed Theological document in the World.

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In 2008 The Special Committee on the Heidelberg Catechism was appointed by the 218th G.A. This was to correct some inaccuracies several scholars found in the 1963 version of the Catechism translation compared with the original German and Latin versions of the Catechism. The 1963 translation is the one currently found in our Book of Confessions. The members of the translation team found several errors such as addition of English words and phrases as well as inaccurate translation of the German and Latin. Examples of those are found if you look at your side by side comparison in questions 3, 10, 19, 33, 87, 90, and 127. This Special Committee worked in cooperation with members of the Christian Reformed Church in North America and the Reformed Church of America joint translation Committee to find a more accurate, faithful, and ecumenical translation of the Heidelberg Catechism. The proposed new translation for our Book of Confessions will include biblical citations so that it can be easily read in dialogue with scripture. II. The hope is that in 2013 the World Wide celebration of the Catechism’s 450th Anniversary will spark new interest in this document that is not only reformed and catechetical but beautiful and personal. The hope is that in new ways you and I and the church at large will preach it, teach it, and appreciate it! It is easy to preach because it is divided into 52 questions and answers for use throughout the year. It is a wonderful teaching tool because its 3 sections take us through the Apostle’s Creed, the sacraments, the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer. We can appreciate it because although the section on our sin and misery is short but it is also first. Next, our salvation in Jesus Christ and belief in the Holy Trinity is carefully explained through questions and answers about the Apostle’s Creed and the Sacraments. Third, we are reminded of the means God provides for us to give thanks by receiving and being guided by the Ten Commandments. The wonderful conclusion of the Heidelberg Catechism reminds us that the Lord’s Prayer serves as a model for our prayer but it also reminds us “that the point of all prayer is to find ourselves in conversation with our gracious God.” (Barnes, loc1062 Body and Soul.) VI. A few years ago I received a phone call and basically all I heard was “we need you.” I went to the hospital to find a young woman who desperately wanted the twins she was carrying. She was not yet 6 months pregnant and she was in labor. “Tell me something good.” She pleaded. I did not have much good news for her. God is with you, we are with you, you are in good hands. With her family we prayed, we talked, and we waited. The next day when I visited we were alone. “I want to pray” she said, “but I don’t know how.” And so we began a journey together on learning how to pour out our guts to God. Tell God what is in your heart, I told her, and if you don’t know tell God that. Question 117 of the Heidelberg Catechism asks; what is the kind of prayer that pleases God and that God listens to? And the answer is: First, we must pray from the heart to no other than the one true God, revealed to us in his Word, asking for everything God has commanded us to ask for. Second, we must fully recognize our need and misery, so that we humble ourselves in God’s majestic presence.

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Third, we must rest on this unshakable foundation: even though we do not deserve it, God will surely listen to our prayer because of Christ our Lord. That is what God promised us in his word.

This ancient document gives words of comfort that help us pray, even today. Craig Barnes puts it like this in his book, Body and Soul: Reclaiming the Heidelberg Catechism. “The documents in the Book of Confessions act as a third voice showing up between the sacred text of the Bible and the voice of contemporary context. This catechism can help those of us in search of the truth about the Word of God and that through these three; scripture, the community of faith, and confessional statements the Holy Spirit creates a sacred conversation that can reform the church and the people who serve Christ’s mission.” We have an opportunity to return to our tradition to seek new insights about contemporary life. What can be more comforting in this anxious world than to hear, “I am not my own, but belong – body and soul, in life and in death – to my Savior, Jesus Christ.” We will vote on this updated translation of this catechism at the April presbytery meeting. I challenge you between now and then to read the document, study the document, preach on it, teach on it, use it for personal devotions, and consider how your congregation might celebrate the 450th anniversary of this Heidelberg Catechism. If you have any questions as you compare the texts I’ll try to answer them, but I have been assured the new translation is a more accurate translation of the original German and Latin.

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 34 of 85 D-1 THE PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REV. MARK RAMSEY, CHAIR APRIL 30, 2013

FIRST SECTION

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY, AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION, OR A TASK FORCE THAT REQUIRE ACTION BY PRESBYTERY:

I. RECOMMEND FOR COMMISSIONING BY THE PRESBYTERY AS LAY PASTORS: A. JAMES TAYLOR From: Commissioned Lay Pastor Graduate As: Commissioned Lay Pastor, Grassy Creek and Newdale Presbyterian Churches Effective: April 30, 2013 - March 31, 2014 (The commission is to include permision to celebrate the Lord’s Supper, Baptisms, weddings and moderate the Session.) (See COM Attachment 1 for Bio Credo.) B. DEBORAH LESENGER From: Commissioned Lay Pastor Graduate As: Commissioned Lay Pastor, John Knox Presbyterian Church Effective: April 30, 2013 (The commission is to include permision to celebrate the Lord’s Supper, Baptisms, weddings and moderate the Session.) (See COM Attachment 2 for Bio Credo.)

II. A Presbytery may determine that its mission strategy permits . . . a teaching elder employed in a temporary pastoral relationship to be eligible to serve as the next installed pastor, co-pastor, or associate pastor. Presbyteries that permit this eligibility shall establish such relationships only by a three-fourths vote of the members of presbytery present and voting. (G-2.0504.c)

A. THE COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY RECOMMENDS THAT DENEISE DETER LISS BECOME THE INSTALLED PASTOR WITH A LIMITED TERM OF TWO YEARS (DESIGNATED PASTOR) OF THE LONG CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

III. THAT the Committee on Ministry recommends that the Presbytery of Western North Carolina endorse Dr. Heath Rada as a candidate to be Moderator of the 221st (2014) General Assembly and serving the PCUSA for two years. (FYI-Dr. Rada has been endorsed by the Session of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville, NC.) (See COM Attachment 3.)

CA IV. RECOMMEND TO PRESBYTERY THE VALIDATION OF MINISTRY FOR: A. Pete Peery, as President, Mountain Retreat Association (Montreat Conference Center), through April 30, 2014.

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B. Dennis Stamper, as Chaplain with Blue Ridge Healthcare, through April 30, 2014. C. Gary Van Brocklin, as Professor of Cross Cultural and Biblical Studies, Montreat College, through April 30, 2014. D. David Lytle, as Chaplain with Presbyterian Health Care, through April 30, 2013.

SECOND SECTION

The Book of Order provides that the Committee on Ministry may be given authority by the Presbytery to find in order calls issued by churches, to approve and present calls for service of ministers, to approve the examination of ministers transferring from other Presbyteries, required by G-11.0402 and G11.0502g, to dissolve the pastoral relationship in cases where the congregation and pastor concur, to dismiss ministers to other Presbyteries, and to approve administrative commissions to ordain/install with the provision that such actions be reported at the next stated meeting of the Presbytery. (G-11.0502h) This permission was granted to our Committee on Ministry; therefore, the following actions are to be simply admitted to the record.

I. APPROVED THE EXAMINATION AND TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP TO THE PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: A. JAMES J. HOLEMAN From: Utah Presbytery As: Pastor, Union Presbyterian Church Effective: June 19, 2013 (See COM Attachment 4 for Bio Credo.)

II. APPROVED PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS AND TERMS OF CALL: A. JAMES J. HOLEMAN

Salary $45,000 Social Security 3,443 Auto Allowance 3,200 Professional Dev. 1,115 Cell Phone Allowance 1,200 TOTAL $53,958

Pension/Medical Yes Four Weeks Vacation Yes Two Weeks Study Leave Yes Moving Expenses Yes

III. APPROVED TRANSITIONAL PASTOR RELATIONSHIPS: A. Edwin R. Brenegar, III and Sylva First Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 B. Feild Russell and Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 C. John Bridges and Kings Mountain First Presbyterian Church Effective: January 14, 2013 - May 31, 2013 D. Jay Rabuck and Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church Effective: April 1, 2013 - September 30, 2013

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IV. APPROVED STATED PASTOR RELATIONSHIPS: A. Keith Freeman and Pineola Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 B. Howard Doerle and Glen Alpine Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 C. Albert Shaw and Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church Extended: August 15, 2012 - August 14, 2013 D. John David Stewart and Paint Gap Presbyterian Church Etended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 E. Wyatt Aiken and Bridgewater Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 F. George Hutchins and Brittain’s Cove Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 G. Curtis Crowther and Buladean Presbyterian Church Extended: October 4, 2012 - October 3, 2013 H. Kathleen Rankin and Bessemer City First Presbyterian Church Effective: May 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014

V. APPROVED COMMISSIONED LAY PASTOR RELATIONSHIPS: A. Linda Abel and Hayesville Presbyterian Church Extended: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 B. Kenneth Humphreys and Conley Memorial Presbyterian Church Extended: March 1, 2013 - February 28, 2014 C. Betty Shaw and Duncan’s Creek Presbyterian Church Extended: August 15, 2012 - August 14, 2013 D. Randy Patterson and Dixon Presbyterian Church Extended: September 7, 2012 - September 6, 2013 E. Pete Peterson and Micaville Presbyterian Church Extended: October 24, 2012 - October 23, 2013

VI. APPROVE TEMPORARY SUPPLY RELATIONSHIP: A. David Lytle and West Avenue Presbyterian Church Effective: February 1, 2013 - April 30, 2013

VII. APPROVED AS MODERATORS: A. Lowell Presbyterian Church and Charles Williamson B. Southminster Presbyterian Church and Veronica Cannon C. Brittain Presbyterian Church and Donald Scofield

VIII. APPROVED THE TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP: A. Nancy Mugford To: Salem Presbytery As: Member-at-Large Effective: February 12, 2013 B. Matthew Schlageter To: Central Florida Presbytery As: Chaplain, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, Florida Effective: September 27, 2012

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IX. APPROVED PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE: A. Montreat Presbyterian Church

X. APPROVED CHURCH INFORMATION FORM: A. Southminster Presbyterian Church

XI. APPROVED THE REQUEST FOR HONORABLE RETIREMENT: A. Theodore P. Grant Effective: January 15, 2013 B. J. Samuel Hobson, Jr. Effective: April 1, 2013 C. William E. Christian Effective: April 1, 2013

XII. APPROVED DISSOLUTION OF PASTORAL RELATIONSHIP: A. Franklin Jones and Brittain Presbyterian Church Effective: March 31, 2013

XIII. APPROVED MOVING TO MEMBER-AT-LARGE STATUS: A. Franklin Jones

XIV. APPROVED PERMISSION TO LABOR WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA: A. Kathleen V. Rankin From: Sheppards and Lapsley Presbytery As: Stated Pastor, Bessemer City First Presbyterian Church Effective: May 1, 2013

XV. APPROVED ORDINATION/INSTALLATION COMMISSIONS:

A. Approve the Administrative Commission for the installation of Kyle Segars as Pastor of the Etowah Presbyterian Church on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

Name Responsibility on Commission Min/Eld. Mark Stanley Moderator/Preside Minister Mary Louise Bringle Propound the Constitutional Questions Elder Elaine Gamble Propound Questions to Congregation Elder Bobbi White Charge the Minister Minister Ellen Dozier Charge the Congregation Minister Jeannie Hardin Lead in Worship Elder Keith Thompson Lead in Worship Minister

Guests Carol Wade Preach the Sermon Minister Rick Auten Lead in Worship Minister Rick Pocock Lead in Worship Minister

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B. Approve the Administrative Commission for the ordination of Merriam S. Alexander on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

Name Responsibility on Commission Min/Eld. Michael Poulos Moderator/Preside Minister Bobbi White Propound the Constitutional Questions Minister Mary Jo Wright Propound Questions to Congregation Elder Pete Peery Charge the Congregation Minister Margaret Torrence Lead in Worship Minister Paul Vliek Lead in Worship Minister Bambi Teague Lead in Worship Elder

Guests Cynthia Rigby Preach the Sermon Minister Lois Stroman Charge the Minister Elder Barbara Zeigler Lead in Worship Elder

. C. Approve the Administrative Commission for the ordination of Marshall Joseph Nord on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church of Lenoir at 4:00 p.m.

Name Responsibility on Commission Min/Eld. Rob Hinman Moderator/Preside Minister Bobbi White Propound the Constitutional Questions Minister Cecil Jividen Charge the Minister Minister Steve Crisp Lead in Worship Elder June Dawkins Prayer Elder Hal Bennett Benediction Minister

Guests Roger Dermody Preach the Sermon Minister Elaine Crisp Lead in Worship Elder

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James E. Taylor March 2013

Statement of Faith

(so far…)

I believe in the one God of the universe who is not limited by time, space, science, theology, or the smallness of the human imagination, to reveal himself/herself through the Holy Spirit, that we might be drawn to him/her and to each other into community and personal relationship with the divine. It is in this living God that we live and move and have our being. (BOC 10.3)

I believe that our Triune God is more mysterious than we can imagine and works in ways far beyond our understanding and yet, in the midst of the most common of situations; a cup of wine, a loaf of bread, a touch of water, God revealed through the Holy Spirit, surprises us with a nearness that is overwhelming…feeding us…marking us…forgiving us…and reminding us again that we were loved long before we knew it. (BOC 10.4)

I believe and trust in Jesus Christ the Son of God, who reveals to us the true character of God, teaching us what it means to live in relationship with God, each other, and the world. In Jesus Christ we see the true costs of challenging the authority of those institutions, both sacred and secular, which oppress the poor and needy and violate God’s call to justice. He models for us what a life of love, service, and sacrifice can mean to the lives of those we encounter and to our own relationship with God. Through his life, death, and resurrection we are redeemed and transformed. (B0C 10.2, 9.08, 9.09)

The Church and all its history, both good and not so good, show me that we are all growing and deepening our relationship with God respective of time, culture, ethnicity, and age. I find myself re-embracing the Church with the knowledge that this is “my culture” and “my history” in this time and place and it is both in and through Christ’s Church that we continue Gods reconciling work in the world both near and far. (BOC 9.31, 9.41)

The sacred scriptures of our faith enrich our walk with God teaching us the ways of spiritual disciplines and values and whether we believe the bible to present literal, or metaphorical, or historical truth…it is still truth, which guides and instructs us in our journey and relationship with God, our neighbor and all creation. It is the lens though which I see and understand the world I live in. (BOC 5.001)

Sin…that old nemesis. I believe that like all creation we were created good, but by cultivating and encouraging opportunities or situations where we can easily separate ourselves from God’s presence seems to me, to be the nature of sin, and as a well heeled sinner that has been my experience. When I choose to ignore that still small voice and grasp for that “THING THAT I WANT”…knowing full well that it is harmful…hurtful…destructive…not only to me, but to others is how I define my sin and the sinful nature of man. Hiding in the bushes of my own self serving desires; separating myself from the One who truly loves me. (B0C 9.12)

If one agrees with the premise that we are always being reformed in our theology and understanding of God through the Word, then I can say with honesty that my journey with God has only just begun and will continually be renewed and deepened as I walk in faith with eyes, ears, and mind wide open. I recently was captured by a phrase that Barbara Brown Taylor used in describing herself. She said she “remains a Christian in progress” and that sums up for me our reformed theology in a nutshell. We keep growing, we deepen, we educate, we challenge, and in time…we come to a fuller understanding of who we are and to whom we belong. Needless to say I find great solace in being a part of the Presbyterian Church where I am encouraged to struggle and grow in my faith as I try to embrace the vision God has for my life. And to that I say “Hallelujah and Amen!” (BOC 4.001) 96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 40 of 85 COM ATTACHMENT 1

Faith Journey…so far Jim Taylor—March 2013

I am always intrigued by the metaphor of Faith as a Journey. It certainly suggests that there was and is a starting place, as well as an arrival at some distant destination. I can certainly say that there have been a lot of rest-stops along the way as well as a few detours and it is perhaps in those times that significant learning and spiritual formation took place. (“I know not why God’s wondrous grace to me He hath made known, nor why, unworthy, Christ in love redeemed me for His own”)*

My earliest remembrance of the Divine was when I was around 10 or 11 years old. My parents had been divorced and as a result of deep financial difficulties my sister and I were living with my grandparents in their farm house just outside of Mason Michigan. I remember a cold winter evening that I was outside. The ground was covered with snow and the moon was as full as an 11 year old can imagine. It was ‘Magical’ and I felt such comfort in the moonlit presence of a God I could not even understand or imagine. It was a comfort to my broken and lonely heart. (“I know not how this saving faith to me He did impart, nor how believing in His Word wrought peace within my heart.”)*

When my mother remarried we became a family again and for several years my only encounter with God was a forced one. My step-father was a member at the Baptist church and until my senior year in high school we were marched to church twice a Sunday. I fought my mothers and the youth pastors every effort to convince me to give in to God and in retrospect can see that this was my way of dealing with the broken trust of the adults in my life and I surely wasn’t going to surrender to the God of the Baptist church…or my mothers wishes. My only fond memory was turning to one of my friends at church and blowing in his ear when we were singing “Breath On Me, Breathe of God”. We thought that very amusing. And yet, God in His mercy was already at work in my life. Preparing me…softening my hardened heart…comforting my broken spirit and opening the way before me…to find my way back to him. (“I know not how the Spirit moves, convincing men of sin, revealing Jesus through the Word, creating faith in Him.”)*

When I was 19 years old I was living on my own and struggling to figure out what to do with my life. My girl friend broke up with me, my roommates were making me crazy, and I hated my job, and so, one Sunday evening I found myself back at the Baptist church of my childhood singing the songs of faith and finally walking down that aisle and accepting and surrendering my life to Jesus. It was deeply emotional and I won’t forget the calm and real presence of the Holy Spirit as I sat in my car afterward knowing that my life would never be the same. And indeed it hasn’t. (“I know not when my Lord may come, at night or noonday fair, nor if I’ll walk the vale with Him, or meet Him in the air.”)*

In the years since that moment I have wandered and returned again and again to the God I love. My faith has grown through experiences of the divine as well as deep study and mentoring by friends and colleagues in the faith, as well as in my professional life. I find that I have as many questions as I have answers and continue to read and learn as much as I can as I try to become the person God intends me to be. At that moment in the past when I accepted Jesus as my Savior I knew that I wanted to serve Him and yet for most of my life I managed to avoid going to seminary. There were always good excuses but finally I agreed to participate in the School for the Laity program offered by this presbytery and now I wonder “what was I waiting for?” (But “I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able, to keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day.”)*

For most of my career I have worked as a teacher of singing and as a musical theatre performer. In many ways that became my ministry and I believe God used that for good as I taught young singers and performers to be good stewards of the gifts God has given them. But as I’ve grown older I’ve begun to see that all the gifts that I have been given suddenly make the most sense as I use them in the nurture and care of Gods people and His church. I know there is still much to learn and a considerable journey before me but I look forward to the adventure as we grow deeper in relationship together. I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able, to keep that which I’ve committed unto Him against that day. Hallelujah!

*I Know Whom I Have Believed—Daniel Whittle/James McGranahan

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Heath K. Rada

Dr. Heath K. Rada is a Montreat N.C. resident, having lived there permanently for 8 years and being a cottage owner for 20. He, his wife Peggy and their daughters have been coming to Montreat for many years.

A native of Richmond Virginia, Dr. Rada attended St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Union Theological Seminary in Virginia, The Presbyterian School of Christian Education, North Carolina State University, and did post doctoral work at Harvard University related to his role with the American Red Cross.

He has served on numerous boards and committees, and is currently on the Board of the Montreat Conference Center (MRA), where he is also on the Executive Committee and chairs the task force focusing on the relationship of MRA with Montreat College. Other boards where he currently serves include The Presbyterian Homes of North Carolina, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (formerly known as the General Assembly Mission Council where he is also on the executive board) and Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville. He serves as an advisor to the American Red Cross and also is working with Union Presbyterian Seminary on their centennial celebration of the Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Among his former board roles since his retirement have been serving as the chair of the Presbytery of Western NC’s commission to organize the renewal of the Montreat PCUSA Church as well as the Committee on Ministry, the national American Red Cross Retiree’s Board, the Foundation Board for Mission Memorial Hospital and the Board of St. Andrews Presbyterian College (now St. Andrews University). He was a commissioner to the Minneapolis Assembly of the PCUSA in 2010 where he chaired the Bills and Overtures Committee.

Dr.Rada is a published author. He also is noted for speaking engagements and has either spoken or taught on 5 continents. He was one of six commissioners from the PCUSA to the 1991 World Council of Churches Assembly in Canberra Australia, and has won numerous awards and citations for his community service. One of these was being named a Humanitarian of the Year in Richmond Virginia, an award given by the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

Dr. Rada has been concerned about peacemaking and justice all his life. As a twelve year old he and a young African American youth (Curtis Adams) were the first integrated pair to room together at Camp Hanover – which was the first integrated church camp in the South. When older he was asked and accepted the role as the first public school teacher in Henrico county Virginia to teach in an all African American School. He and a librarian were the only Caucasians on campus. He marched for human rights and spoke out on behalf of victims of discrimination. He attributes much of his care and concern for other people to his mother, who taught him the importance of inclusiveness. In more recent years, Dr. Rada was named the first Henrico Hero by Henrico County VA public schools and a television documentary was done on his life and contributions to the community. One of his most delightful recognitions was being named as the only Outstanding Alumni of Lakeside Elementary School on the occasion of its 75th birthday.

Dr. Rada taught and served as a faculty member and dean in the Community College system of North Carolina (Southeastern Community College in Whiteville). In 1974 he was named a Community College Intern by the State of North Carolina and offered the opportunity to pursue his doctorate in

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Adult Education at North Carolina State University. He is a former tenured college professor in the graduate school of Education at Appalachian State University where he also directed the NC Center for Community Education. He worked closely with his friend, and the Governor, Jim Hunt on this effort and was ultimately named the first Community Educator of the Year in North Carolina. Gov. Hunt appointed Dr. Rada to his Community Advisory Board and also his NC Volunteer Advisory Board. (As an aside, when Gov. Hunt was a young man and president of the Young Democrats of NC, he introduced Heath to his congregation in Wilson NC, his wife Peggy’s home church, when Heath preached his first sermon as a seminary student.) During his years at Appalachian, Dr. Rada was invited to be a summer visiting professor at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah, and NOVA University in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. He worked actively with the Partners of the Americas Program in helping to build positive relations between the United States and Latin America, and spent time in community development in Cochabamba Bolivia.

In 1980 at the age of 34 he was named President of his graduate school alma mater, the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond. He was the first layperson to be named the head of one of the Presbyterian Church’s theological schools. He served in that role for 12 years. In addition to the contributions he made during his presidency, he was also named the recipient of the Margaret Bowen award for Distinguished Service in Christian Education, and received the first ever honorary Paul Harris Fellowship award from the old and distinguished downtown Richmond Rotary Club in response to his contributions to the club and the community.

Following his tenure as president, he was recruited by and spent the next twelve years as a senior executive for the American Red Cross, administering the work of the Red Cross in the Greater Richmond area while also overseeing the work of that organization in Virginia and DC. He oversaw a campaign to build a new headquarters building for the Red Cross in Richmond which was dedicated by his boss and friend, Elizabeth Dole and completely paid for on the dedication day. Later he was called up by the president of the Red Cross to hold interim positions as CEO of the American Red Cross in San Diego, Minneapolis/ St, Paul, and Ft.Worth. Each of these chapters Red Cross chapters was undergoing a major time of transition and turmoil, much of which was played out in the national press. In fact, the head of the NBC- TV affiliate in Richmond jokingly said he held a desk in their newsroom because he was such a frequent visitor. During his years in Richmond he served on many boards of organizations, including the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Council for America’s First Freedom, Collegiate Schools, Sheltering Arms Hospital and the Richmond Rotary Club. He was a frequent speaker at high school graduations.

Following Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Rada was asked by the president of the American Red Cross, Marti Evans, to serve as her personal representative and liaison with the Governor of Louisiana as they undertook the tremendous shelter and recovery effort.

But if you ask him to tell you what in his life has meant the most to him, he will tell you that God’s love is first, and his wife, Peggy, along with his children, Margaret, Mary Talmage and Matt, and especially his grandchildren, Heath Blake and Anna Grace are a close second!!

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James Holeman

Statement of Faith

I believe in the mystery of the one and holy Triune God, who existed before there was a beginning and is without end; a God who is infinite, almighty, and all-powerful. While we can know God, our best attempt at describing God is like using a star to describe the brightness of “light,” having never seen the brightness of day.

I believe in God, the Creator, who spoke everything in the universe into being, including space and time; a Creator full of majesty and the sovereign ruler of all. Yet this Creator is also all loving and relational; like a mother eagle hovering over her young, protecting them as they learn to fly. God created man and woman in God’s own image, designing them to be in relationship with God and in community with one another. Even though we rebel against this Creator, because of God’s mercy we are not abandoned.

I believe in Jesus Christ, the eternal Word of God, Emmanuel, and Mediator. I believe humanity is separated from God because our pride and self-interest lead all to hide from God. The Word was incarnated and was begotten fully human and fully divine. Although Jesus lived in the world, he did not sin. And it is through Christ that God brings reconciliation to the world. Through Jesus’ life, teaching, and miracles, we can see God’s concern for all humanity, especially the poor, outcast, and lonely. Through Christ’s life and death we believe in a God who can fully identify with human suffering. I believe Christ rose again from the dead and brought victory over sin and death. Those who put their faith in Christ need not fear because they are justified by God’s grace through Jesus and adopted through the Holy Spirit as God’s children.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Sustainer, who makes Jesus Christ present for the Church, leading each of us as we struggle to follow God’s will for our lives. I believe that the Holy Spirit helps us remember God’s love, nurtures our spiritual growth, and calls each person of the Church into ministry. The Holy Spirit engages and transforms us through Scripture, continuing to make God’s word relevant, alive, and fresh for the Church. Although written by human beings in a particular cultural setting, Scripture is God’s word to the world, interpreted by the Spirit, and serving to guide the Church today. I believe Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are sacraments through the work of the Spirit. Baptism is the outward sign of our sins being washed away and the beginning of a new life in Christ, the Lord’s Supper brings renewal and nourishment to our walk with God, and both uniquely unite us to Christ and to one another as the covenanted community of God.

I believe in one Christian Church, a pilgrim people much like the Israelites wandering in the desert. God has chosen the Church as a covenanted community, called to take care of God’s creation, seek to transform the world, provide a loving hand to the poor, hurt, and oppressed, and serve as a sign pointing to Christ. The Church exists in a time “in-between.” It remembers Christ’s ascension and looks forward to His return in glory. The Church gathers in worship to surround itself with the Word through Scripture, to participate in the sacraments of the Lord’s Supper and Baptism, and to rejoice in Christ’s triumphal victory over sin and death.

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Faith Journey James Holeman

I think the term “journey” holds up well as an analogy for what a walk with God looks like. With God there is always a little further you can travel. There is always the option to turn around when you’ve gone the wrong way. There are many forks in the road to choose between. And a journey is always better with a friend.

I grew up in a military family and traveled a lot (lived in Germany, Virginia, Arizona, Chicago, Japan, and Washington State). However, growing up in a Christian home made these moves much more tolerable. Wherever we moved, I knew there would be an “extended family” to be with (usually the protestant church with the best choir for my dad to sing in). I think for me a major understanding of what “the church” looks like comes from this upbringing. A church is not just “people,” it is the body of Christ. It is a family or community. Oh yeah… and a church should always have a good choir.

Like many who grew up in the Church, I made a faith in Christ “my own” slowly. In Junior and High school, I attended a more evangelical Presbyterian church and can remember praying the “sinner’s prayer” repeatedly over the years. In retrospect it makes sense. As I came to understand my relationship with God in new ways and grew in faith, what I understood about faith and God changed. I had matured in faith and wanted to “capture” it somehow. I probably was also a little worried whether the prayer stuck the last time. I think those years more than any have illustrated to me how much faith is a journey; a lifetime of steps, missteps, backward steps, etc.

I went into college thinking that I would be a teacher like my mother. At Western Washington University I met a really good friend and we helped each other with lots of prayer come to grips to the fact that neither of us were actually called to be “public educators.” I came to see that while I did love teaching, what I really loved was caring for others and helping them “grow.” I didn’t feel like I was making enough of a “difference” as a teacher. So instead of teaching I got a job as a youth director and with my new bride (who I also met during college) we headed across state to Columbia Presbyterian Church in Vancouver, WA. It was while working at this church that I began to see “a call” into pastoral ministry.

I cannot speak enough about the staff and congregation at Columbia Presbyterian Church. I was truly part of a community that encouraged, challenged, and pushed me to examine all I did and who I was. It was at Columbia that I first saw myself as a Presbyterian (rather than simply a Protestant). I truly connected with the PCUSA Confessions and form of Government. It is also where I first felt the call to be a “Minister of Word and Sacrament.” The terms I first talked with the pastor’s at Columbia (bishop, pastor, servant, elder, ambassador, and steward from the Book of Order) are still the words that run through my head as I consider what my role as a pastor should be in tricky circumstances. I also still consider a “call” to ministry being a combination of the 3 things that really came together for me at Columbia: a growing understanding of a particular ministry, how one’s gifts and abilities could serve it, and the leading of God into it through prayer and confirmation from the Christian community.

I moved to Seattle and received an MDiv at Fuller Theological Seminary Northwest and my first call has been as an Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church Salt Lake City, UT. The 5 years of ministry here has been definitely a learning experience. It has been an incredible frustrating blessing to work with this congregation and an amazing experience to be “different” from the dominate religion in the region. To seek to dialogue with the LDS community and come alongside people wrestling with a faith that has so many similar threads as ours and yet such huge differences has been truly rewarding. I am now excited to see what this journey with God will look like next.

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 47 of 85 I-1 NOMINATING COMMITTEE Florence Shelor, Chair April 30, 2013

The Nominating Committee presents the following nominations to fill the year of 2015 and other class vacancies. The next meeting of the committee will be Monday, May 20, 2013.

We are asking you to discern your wishes in regard to a Presbytery committee on which you would like to serve or suggest someone for a committee of Presbytery.

It is important to note Presbytery by-laws which state, “Terms of committee members shall be for three (3) years in equal classes and no committee member shall serve more than two (2) consecutive terms. Ordinarily, a person may serve on only one Presbytery committee at any time.”

The Nominating Committee invites you to take a moment to fill out the attached form and return the form to the Stated Clerk’s Table prior to leaving the meeting today. We hope that you will seriously consider serving on a committee in which you are interested or recommending others for committees. To all of you, we give praise to God and our heartfelt thanks for your faithful service.

RECOMMENDATIONS: If a committee still has a known vacancy, it will be indicated following the recommendation.

CA 1. Administrative Board Rev. Dr. Katherine Parker (retired) (C) Class of 2015

CA 2. Committee on Ministry (1 vacancy remains for the class of 2015.)

CA 3. Examinations Rev. Lauren Vanacore (Gastonia, First) (D) Class of 2014

CA 4. Preparation for Ministry Rev. Kim Justice (Franklin, First) (A) Class of 2015

CA 5. Committee on Representation Rev. Don Cooper (retired) (F) Chair 2013 (1 vacancy remains for the class of 2015.)

CA 6. Peace and Justice Committee COMPLETE

CA 7. Hunger Committee COMPLETE

CA 8. Missions Committee Dr. Jane Carswell Roberts (Fairview) (E) Class of 2013

CA 9. Campus Mission COMPLETE

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CA 11. Evangelism Committee COMPLETE

CA 11. Small Membership Church Committee (1 vacancy remains for the class of 2015.)

CA 12. Stewardship Rev. Catherine Taylor (Sweetwater) (E) Class of 2015 Rev. Yvonne Thurman (Quaker Meadows) (E) Class of 2014

CA 13. Youth Ministries Ms. Regina Moore (Spruce Pine) (F) Class of 2015 (1 vacancy remains for the class of 2015 and 1 for the class of 2013)

CA 14. Christian Education Rev. Ed Donnell (retired) (F) Class of 2015

CA 15. Budget and Finance COMPLETE

CA 16. Property and Equipment (1 vacancy remains for the class of 2015.)

CA 17. Personnel Committee Mrs. Paula Wallace (West Avenue) (D) Class of 2015

CA 18. Joint Outdoor Ministries Mr. Lee Galloway (Waynesville, First) (A) Class of 2014

CA 19. Permanent Judicial Commission Mrs. Marcia Reighley (Sherrills Ford) (E) Class of 2014 Rev. Merri Alexander (Montreat Conf.Ctr) (B) Class of 2016

CA 20. Support Division COMPLETE

CA 21. Witness Division COMPLETE

CA 22. Discipleship Division COMPLETE

CA 23. Leadership Division COMPLETE

CA 24. Operations Division COMPLETE

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Name of Person Making Recommendation

Date Church Cluster In the chart below are five (5) general areas of categories of expertise and related names of the committees required to carry out the work of the Presbytery. The members of the Nominating Committee of the Presbytery are diligently searching for ruling elders (E), teaching elders (M) and lay persons (L) to serve on one or more of the committees listed in the chart. Non-ordained lay persons (L) may also serve on many presbytery committees. Below the chart, please fill in the name, committee, and requested information about each ruling elder (E) or teaching elder (M) you think to be qualified to serve on one or more of the committees. As we work hard to keep our committees properly balanced as to clusters, elders or lay persons to clergy, men to women and with racial/ethnic representation, your recommendations will be reviewed.

SUPPORT WITNESS DISCIPLESHIP LEADERSHIP OPERATIONS

Committee on Peace & Justice Christian Education Stewardship Budget & Finance Ministry Missions Youth Committee Committee Property & Preparation Ministry Hunger Joint Outdoor Nominating Equipment Small Membership Ch Self-Development Ministry Committee Personnel Committee People Campus Mission Representation Cmte. Permanent Judicial Evangelism

SUB-COMMITTEES SUB-COMMITTEES SUB-COMMITTEES SUB-COMMITTEE Examinations Leadership Team School for the Validated Ministry for Guatemala Laity Non-Installed Partnership CLP’s

TASK FORCES TASK FORCES TASK FORCES Malawi Task Let’s Celebrate Officer Training Force Resource Center Worship Committee: Name: M/E/L Sex Race Phone(w) (h) E-mail Additional Information About Person

Committee: Name: M/E/L Sex Race Phone(w) (h) E-mail Additional Information About Person

Committee: Name: M/E/L Sex Race Phone(w) (h) E-mail Additional Information About Person

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Report of Self Development of People Committee Minutes for Conference Call Meeting on 3/6/13

The meeting was called to order with an opening prayer by Chair Rev. Calvin Lewers at ~12:50 PM on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 via conference call. Those members participating were: Calvin Lewers, John Laney, Bob Porter, Mamie White, & Anita Bernhardt (PWNC Staff).

The committee reviewed the 2012 SDOP grant given to Nuestro Centro in Asheville of $9,369. (the only complete application in 2012). John and Mamie, who have been key in facilitating this grant, suggested that members who wish to visit Nuestro Centro may want to do so in the evening, as many of the people work during the daytime. Our thanks goes to John and Mamie for their work on our behalf. There was a brief discussion about promoting the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering and SDOP Sunday coming on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Several are planning a Minute for Mission during the worship service on that day. John suggested that it would be helpful to promote an understanding of how the OGHS funds are divided (in rough thirds) between: 1) Presbyterian Hunger Program 2) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and 3) Self Development of People (SDOP) We also agreed that increased education around SDOP in particular is needed. Calvin shared that he and Beverly Brock attended a regional conference for SDOP in Charleston, South Carolina in November 2012 and that some members of our committee are certified through 2013. Others who are new to our committee will need to have the certification training. Once we know the amount of funding for our Presbytery, we will invite organizations to submit on-line applications for SDOP grants. At our April 30th meeting, we will also establish a deadline for submitting grants (probably in September). There is also an evaluation form that must be submitted to the National Offices by their deadline. John agreed to speak at the April 30th Presbytery meeting on our behalf. Calvin will make a request for docket space. Mamie requested hard copies of the on-line grant application for us to review at our next meeting. John will bring these. Our next meeting will be over lunch at the April 30, 2013 Presbytery of Western NC meeting at Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, NC. Anita is responsible for reserving us a meeting space.

Respectfully Submitted, Anita Bernhardt

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Evangelism Committee April 30, 2013

The Evangelism Committee met and we have begun working on the question: What does Evangelism look like at the Presbytery level? Because we know it is different than Evangelism in the local church. As a committee we are looking to do the following:

Offer resources to Congregations: New Beginnings: An Assessment tool www.whatisourfuturestory.com ENGAGE: a new curriculum to use within Congregations www.pcusa.org Let’s Celebrate Workshops and Keynote Speaker Marshall Nord to speak at Let’s Celebrate on Effective Communication Creating an Environment for Evangelism What’s NEXT Church all about? What did I learn from 1,001 Worshiping Communities?

We want to work with the Small Church Committee in helping congregations to be engaged in their local community.

We are hoping to keep the 1,001 New Worshipping Communities initiative as a present part of the work of the Presbytery, and to help congregations and groups who want to start something new to find the resources and help they need to bring in a new worshipping community into Presbytery of Western North Carolina.

1,001 New Worshiping Communities Not sure what 1001 New Worshipping Communities is all about? It is the new way that the PCUSA is doing New Church Development. There is a lot of creativity, community engagement, experimenting with what might work, and lots of permission giving. So check out: www.onethousandone.org You can see what kind of new worshipping communities are being created within the PCUSA. You can watch short videos about new worshiping communities. You can connect with others who are doing a new thing in their community. Maybe it will help you dream about a possibility for a new worshiping community coming to life.

 If you want to know more about any of these ideas, events, or websites, please talk to Ann Aichinger, New Vision Presbyterian Church, Conover, NC 828 464-1330  If you want to find out how the Evangelism committee can help your congregation to be engaged in your neighborhood, contact the Evangelism Committee members, and ask for help.  If you want to serve on the Evangelism Committee, talk to the Nominating Committee and we would love to have you.

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WITNESS DIVISION APRIL 30, 2013

HUNGER COMMITTEE Thanks to the following churches (at the time of this report) who participated in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring. With the super-size bonus from the 5cents/meal fund $36,700 was contributed to hunger relief within our Presbytery ($31,186 from churches and $15,593 super-size bonus from 5cents/meal funds).

Banner Elk Hickory First Rutherfordton Belmont First Kenilworth Saluda Black Mountain Lincolnton First Shelby Brevard-Davidson River Long Creek Sherrills Ford Brittain Lowell Siloam Brittains Cove Marshall Southminster Burnsville First Mills River Swannanoa Canton Montreat Sweetwater Cherryville First Morganton First Third Street Columbus Morrison Trinity Conley Memorial Mt. Holly First Tryon Crossnore New Hope, Asheville Union Mills Dallas New Hope, Gastonia United Etowah New Vision Waldensian Fairview Newton First Walnut Grove Fletcher Northminster Warren Wilson Forest City First Old Fort West Asheville Franklin First Olney West Avenue Gastonia First Pineola Westminster Green Street Reems Creek-Beech Hayesville Robinson Memorial

Thank you as well to all of you who regularly support the cause of hunger relief through your faithful giving to the 5cents/meal program. NOTE: Deadline for submitting Nickel-a-Meal Hunger grant applications is October 1, 2013.

MISSION COMMITTEE There will be seventeen participants on the May 20-June 5 Malawi Mission Trip.  Virginia Avery, Gastonia First  Teresa Locke, Southminster (co-leader)  Anita Bernhardt, PWNC  Dorothy McKenzie, Gastonia First  Joyce Boyette, Shelby  Thomas Moore  Tommy Burleson, Fletcher  Caroline Patton, Black Mountain  Mollie Dameron, Union, Gastonia  Brent Ramsey, Walnut Grove  Rebecca Hasty, Southminster  David Robbins, Fletcher  Anna Heilman, Waldensian  Bobbie Rowland  Rebecca Heilman, Waldensian  Jo Ann Taylor, Walnut Grove  Tom Kilgore, Morganton First (co-leader)

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Please keep them in your prayers (a prayer flyer is included here and was also emailed to the churches). They will be taking requested curriculum to Ebenezer School and supplies to Nkhoma Hospital. Their projects will include the renovation of a medical assistant’s house at a remote clinic in Chiwe, the reorganization of the pharmacy at Nkhoma hospital with installation of a new ceiling and air conditioner, Electrifying the laboratory at Nkhoma hospital, painting and special projects at the Nkhoma church, possible repair work on the big Sara Nabanda building, and work at the Ebenezer School (There are six educators on this year’s team!). So far this year, the Mission Committee has also sponsored the Camp Grier work days on April 5-6, 2013 with a $1,000. contribution. Further, we have endorsed the visit of Rev. Dr. Hunter Farrell, Director of World Mission for the PC(USA) to our Presbytery and have arranged a special time for Dr. Farrell to meet with leaders of our mission effort (Saturday, April 27th at 10 AM at the Presbyterian Heritage Center, Montreat). On-going planning for ways to support our mission co-workers throughout the world and provide short-term mission trip opportunities for interested individuals continues. A report on the activities of the Guatemala Partnership is included on a separate page.

PEACE & JUSTICE COMMITTEE At its January 29th meeting, the committee awarded two Peacemaking Offering Grants from the requests that had been received by the December 31, 2012 deadline. These are small grants to churches that are working in concrete ways toward peacemaking in the community and the world. The funds for these grants come from the Presbytery’s portion (22%) of the 2012 Peacemaking Offering, which totaled $11,040.79. As is done yearly, $250 of this was invested in OikoCredit microfinance (www.oikocredit.org). A portion of the remaining funds ($2,429. minus $250. in 2012) were allocated as follows:  $1,000 - Camp Grier, Global Village demonstration site and Guatemalan garden  $250 - First Presbyterian, Swannanoa, Community mental health forums

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Your Guatemala Partnership will be celebrating 20 years of ministry next year! I remember well the day that four of us were in Guatemala in November of 1994 to sign the partnership agreement. Over the years we have struggled along with our Guatemalan sisters and brothers to live into Paul’s words to the Roman Christians, that we are “to encourage one another in the faith that we share.” During the next months we will be preparing to remember where we have been and dream about where God may be leading us.

In PWNC the Guatemala Partnership has been structured to provide rotating leadership. Members of Leadership Team of Guatemala Partnership are - Class of 2013 Judy Nebrig (Church to Church sub-committee), Barbara Hosbein (Trips sub comm.) Class of 2014 Doug Michael (Health sub comm.), Mimi Michael (Presbyterian Women) Class of 2015 Carole Ball (Education sub comm..), Randall Boggs (Moderator)

The Church to Church sub-committee has prepared a map of all PWNC partner churches that you can find on the Presbytery web page - http://www.presbyterywnc.org/content/mission_zone/guatemala/church_partnerships.php

This sub-committee would like each PWNC partner church to provide a digital photo of your church building in WNC, and if available a photo of your partner church in Guatemala. Please send photos to Barry Clinton [email protected] A visual presentation of all partner churches is being prepared and will be available for you to use in your church.

This sub-committee has also created a Facebook Page which you can access at this web site- http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/groups/319288741505187/ “This is your place to learn about Church to Church activities, and to share news about your Guatemala partnership. It is like a kitchen table – a time and place to share ideas and information with others in a Church to Church partnership relationship. Use good table manners in sharing your information and posting your photos.”

June 4 – 11 is the Presbytery delegation trip to Guatemala, Barbara Hosbein and Randall Boggs are leaders; participants are from Banner Elk, Dallas and Crossnore Presbyterian Churches.

Ellen Dozier Interim Coordinator Guatemala Partnership PWNC 828 430 1515 (cell phone)

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The team asks that you pray with us that:

c God will protect our health, safety, and the supplies we are transporting in our luggage to Malawi.

c God will care for and support our families and loved one in the U.S. as we travel.

cGod will be present in what we say and do, and there may be a mutual feeling of God’s presence in the relationships we build.

c God will give open hearts, minds and hands to us and to our Malawian brothers and sisters, so that we may see each other through God’s eyes. Kneeling L/R: Anna Heilman (Waldensian); Anita Bernhardt (PWNC); Teresa Locke, (Southminster); Second Row L/R: Mollie Dameron (Union); Jo Ann Taylor c God will grant us insight, help us grow spiritually, (Walnut Grove); Becky Hasty (Southminster); Dorothy McKenzie (Gastonia, First); prepare us mentally and physically and give us the Joyce Boyette (Shelby); VA Avery (Gastonia, First); Caroline Patton (Black Mountain); Brent Ramsey (Walnut Grove); Back Row L/R: Thomas Moore energy and patience needed to help us work well (Charlotte); Tommy Burleson (Fletcher); David Robbins (Fletcher); Tom Kilgore together as a team. (Morganton 1st );Bobbie Rowland (Gastonia). Not Pictured:Rebecca Heilman (Waldensian) c God will strengthen our relationships, and help us to be open and listen to those we meet in Malawi.

Our work projects this year include: c God will help us be good ambassadors of our faith, Renovation of medical assistant’s house at the Regional Clinic in Chiwe. and good ambassadors of our country. Reorganization of the pharmacy at Nkhoma Hospital. Installation of a new ceiling and air conditioner. Electrifying the laboratory at Nkhoma Hospital. Painting and special projects at the Nkhoma Church. Repair work on the big Sara Nabanda building. Work at the Ebenezer School. We have 6 participants who are educators. We will need at least $4,000 to cover the cost of materials, equipment, and labor for these projects.

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Requested Supplies for Malawi Mission Team Trip May 20 – June 5, 2013

Ebenezer Institute of Learning • Colored construction paper • Stickers to encourage children • Large Bos erasers • 150 boxes of crayons (12 per box) • 50 rulers (inch and centimeters) • Boxes with water color paint , with brushes.

Nkhoma Hospital • Blood pressure cuffs and thermometers • newborn ambubags and newborn and premature resuscitation masks • Reusable sanitary pads • X-ray boxes • Surgical gloves • infant & child nasal cannulas • 50 tape measures for antenatal clinics • stethoscopes • Kiwi vacuum extractors • gauze & tape

OTHER  Black Clergy Robes or Clergy Shirts with collars (used but still in good shape) (to be given to Malawi Pastors)

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE? Items on the wish list may be sent directly to:  Southminster Presbyterian Church, 1401 Hoffman Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054, or  Presbytery of WNC Office, 114 Silver Creek Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, or  Brought to the Presbytery Meeting on April 30, 2013 at Montreat, or  Items may be given to any member of the team that you know  Monetary donations may be sent directly to the Presbytery Office, 114 Silver Creek Rd, Morganton, NC 28655 – marked Malawi Trip 2013.

Items on the wish list need to be at one of the above locations no later than Monday, May 13, 2013.

Thank you in advance for your participation in our mission to Malawi!

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Time to Mark Your Calendars!! Events for 2013

April 28th, 2013 RALLY REFRESHED Call and Be Called Middle School Event One day gathering of youth from across the Presbytery. Heather Wood-Davis - keynote speaker Montreat, NC Cost: Free and no registration required!

July 16-20th, 2013 only 3 spots left for youth!! hurry! Presbyterian Youth Triennium Mark these dates and make plans to sign up to go to Triennium with the PWNC delegation. Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Cost: ~$374* per person (suggested 50/50 split with your church and family Registration: Applications and information will be available at www.presbyterywnc.org **few spots still available so contact Beth Gunn @ [email protected] for information www.presbyterianyouthtriennium.org

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Presbyterian Youth Triennium 2013 Delegation from PWNC

Adults (8) Adam C. Bowling—FPC Morganton Amanda Peck—FPC Morganton Michael Poulos—FPC Asheville Allyson Heidenfelder—FPC Burnsville Mystie Brotherton—Shelby Presbyterian Roland “Lanny” Heidenfelder—FPC Burnsville Libby Norvell—FPC Morganton Lynne Meacham - FPC Asheville

Youth (40) Madeleine Tilly—Unity Presbyterian Church Rebecca Heidenfelder—FPC Burnsville Chelsea Anderson—FPC Morganton Kevin McDaniel—Black Mountain Presbyterian Matthew Begley—Black Mountain Presbyterian Hannah Thompson—Brevard-Davidson River Nicholas Poulos—FPC Asheville August Nye—Brevard-Davidson River Presbyterian Alex Ludwig—FPC Burnsville Cassidy Brotherton—Shelby Presbyterian Elenora “Elly” Leidner—Brevard-Davidson River Alyssa McNeary—Shelby Presbyterian Tatianna Cline—New Vision Ashley Davis—Shelby Presbyterian Shana “Shawna/Shanna” Franklin—Oak Forest Tristan Wall—FPC Asheville David “Austin” Hoyle—New Vision Ava Clark—FPC Morganton Madison Miller—West Asheville Presbyterian Elizabeth Norvell—FPC Morganton Walker Roberts—West Asheville Presbyterian Colleen Hartbarger—Grace Covenant Presbyterian Justin Woods—West Asheville Presbyterian Loryn Hartbarger—Grace Covenant Presbyterian Anna Sheppard—FPC Morganton Justin Moore—Good Hope Presbyterian Church Peyton Carpenter—FPC Morganton Robert Black—FPC Asheville Chance Wright—FPC Morganton Caroline Roy—Black Mountain Presbyterian Lindsay Port—FPC Morganton Tiana Suddreth—Dulatown Presbyterian Laura Booth—Bryson City Presbyterian Meghan Cole—Northminster Presbyterian Anna Nagy—FPC Morg./PWNC Missionary Family William “Will” Jameson—FPC Asheville Jonathan Smith—Long Creek Presbyterian Church Jonathan “TJ” Hendrix—Dulatown Presbyterian Cristin “Della” Gibbs—FPC Asheville Lauren Nalley—Black Mountain Presbyterian

Work Crew (3) Phillip McDaniel—Black Mountain Kayla Global Partner (2) Easler—Long Creek Presbyterian Global Partner #1 Melia Nagy—FPC Morg/PWNC Missionary Global Partner #2 Family

Total: 53

Youth Spots available: 2

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ALWAYS FUN ALWAYS CHALLENGING YOUTH COUNCIL

PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA why should I have been on PYC for two YOU apply? years and it has completely Being apart of the PYC family has expanded my truly been a wonderful experience view of what the church can do. I to learn and grow in my faith and was lead to in my leadership skills. Having the become involved in the youth opportunity to meet people from council by God all over the presbytery has been a through my great way to connect and to pastors. Not only have I learned discover how creatively and leadership skills specially God works in our lives. and been involved firsthand Through teaching, listening, in the conception energizing, singing, and worshiping I've been in PYC for leadership skills to get a and planning of with my PYC family I have been three years and every room full of people many incredible year has been a new excited for the coming and successful able to take not only what I have experience. The first day. Each year I have youth events, I gained to the PYC events but also year I was on worship been able to broaden my have also team. I had to used my natural gifts and feel a strengthened my bring it back home to my church, knowledge of God and sense of faith through our school, and will use it all for the my creativity to accomplishment as I've mission to minister to youth. rest of my life. Through create entertaining and done it. Aside from all of meaningful ways to my personal growth, I've The Presbyterian participating with the council, I worship. The next year I also had a lot of fun and Youth Council have seen a great transformation was on music team, made life- long friends in even gave me a where I used my musical the process. PYC has brand new set of in my faith and in my life. I talents to lead groups of been a fun and friends. I look definitely encourage YOU to apply! people in song. This year rewarding experience forward to seeing I'm on recreation team, which any faithful them at events, Chelsea Anderson where I have had to use teenager would enjoy. as well as my energy and Mary Bernhardt meeting other When I joined PYC, it was because youth from all my youth pastor at the time handed across Western me the papers and told me I was North Carolina. applying. Over the past three years, I While PYC can have come to realize that joining this After going to Presbyterian Youth Council events as a middle be a fair amount team is one of the best things I've schooler, I knew I wanted to join the amazing group of of work, it is also ever done. Sure you meet new leaders that makes the events possible, and I am so glad I an amazing people and you have a good time. did! I have been a member of PYC for three years, worked leadership, social But there's so much more than just with both the recreation and worship teams, and met so many and spiritual that - my youth council friends have wonderful people. PYC has allowed me to grow so much opportunity that I become my family through Christ. I both in my faith and as a leader, and it has shaped me into a am glad I am love them all and I'll keep the bonds stronger and more confident individual. I have made lasting able to be we've made throughout my life. friendships with others from around Western NC, as well as participate in. Eleanor Frederick lifelong memories. I have had such a positive experience on Brandon Davis PYC, and I can't imagine not having been a member. I would Questions? highly recommend applying to be a member of PYC, Applications due Email Beth Gunn at because the experiences you will have are priceless, and you [email protected] will come out of it so glad that you were part of this group. by May 20th Sam Roller

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Youth Council Application

The Youth Ministry Committee is seeking rising 10th –12th graders to join the Youth Council for 2013-2014 Due by May 20, 2013

Full Name: ______Preferred Name (what name we should call you): ______Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______E-mail address: ______Parent’s E-mail: ______Name of church where you are member: ______Birth Date: ______Sex: ______Grade (2013/14): ______

Recommendations (please have them fill out the attached recommendation) Name of Parent / Guardian (youth only): ______Name of Youth Leader / Director: ______Name of Minister / Elder / Educator: ______

Please answer the following questions:

In what ways have you been active in your church or ministry? (check all that apply)

___I regularly attend Sunday School ___I regularly attend worship ___I regularly attend youth meetings and activities ___I have participated in youth/church mission trips ___I have a set devotional/prayer life ___I am part of other Christian groups ___I participate in Bible Study ___I am confirmed: When ______and where ______I am a Youth Elder ___I have or now participate in choir/youth choir/other church music groups ___I have participated in Youth Sunday at my church ___I have participated in worship leadership other than Youth Sunday ___I have helped at Vacation Bible School/nursery care/church baby-sitting as needed ___Other: ______

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1) In what presbytery youth events and activities have you participated? ___Middle School retreat at Camp Grier ___High School mission retreat ___Middle School Rally at Montreat ___High School Rally at Montreat ___Summer Montreat Youth Conferences ___Presbytery youth mission (SLAYM, CROSS, etc.) ___Let’s Celebrate ___Other: ______

2) Besides school, family, and church what other things require your time, energy and commitment? ___I work after school ___I am in the band/chorus/other extracurricular groups List -

___I am a Scout or participate in other similar community organizations ___I participate in sports at school or in private organizations a. Fall ______(list) b. Winter ______(list) c. Spring ______(list) d. Summer ______(list)

3) What gifts/talents do you have that would be important to the Youth Council? ___Meet people easily ___Lead activities well ___Speak well in front of people ___Am good at planning events ___Pay close attention to details ___Follow through with tasks ___Sing or play an instrument (list)______Have a heart to serve others ___Am a good listener ___Have artistic skills ___Have computer/tech skills Other: ______

4) The best ways to get in touch with me are: ___Phone ___Email ______Facebook Name on FB ______Texting ___Twitter name ______Other: ______

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5) How do you express your faith in your everyday life?

6) Why do you want to serve on the Youth Council?

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Applicant’s Agreement:

In signing below, I understand the responsibilities and requirements expected of me as member of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina’s Youth Council, and I am aware that there are costs involved for some events (see attached schedule). I understand that failure to abide by these expectations listed in the Job Description will result in my removal from the Youth Council. I understand that three absences from rallies, retreats, or council meetings during the August 2013 to June 2014 year will result in my removal from the council. If selected for youth council, I give permission for my photograph to be used in publicity.

Applicant’s Signature: ______Date: ______

We the session of ______affirm ______’s application to serve on the Youth Council of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. We will strive in every way to stay in contact with this applicant, helping them continue to grow in faith and maintain their responsibility as a representative to the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. In signing this commitment, the Session agrees to invite our youth council member(s) to a Session meeting at least once during the 2013-14 school year to share with the Session the work of the council.

Clerk of Session: ______Date: ______

Please send this application along with your answers by May 20th to:

PWNC Youth Ministries Committee 114 Silver Creek Road Morganton, NC 28655 Fax # - 828-437-8655

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Parent / Guardian Recommendation Due by May 20th

Applicant’s Name: ______Name of Church: ______Parent / Guardian’s (1) Full Name: ______Parent / Guardian’s (2) Full Name:______Mailing Address: ______Phone Number: ______Work Number: ______

Email Address: ______Recommendation Questions: (Please briefly answers these questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form)

1) What are some of the strengths and weaknesses of the applicant? 2) How would you characterize this applicant’s dependability (following through on responsibilities)? 3) Is the applicant actively and willingly participating in church activities? Please give examples. 4) Do you have any reservations about this applicant’s serving as a leader for the Presbytery of Western North Carolina’s youth ministry? If so please describe? 5) What are some of the ways that your youth will grow from serving on the Youth Council?

Presbytery Youth Council offers its members the opportunity to serve the church and their peers as they plan and implement presbytery-wide youth events. It is hard work and makes demands on busy schedules, but the experience is also very rewarding and faith-building. Youth Council members will develop leadership and planning skills, experience many unique events and opportunities, and make lasting friendships with other youth.

An important component of an effective Presbytery Youth Council is parents/guardians of the youth. Being supportive of their responsibilities and encouraging their active participation on the council is essential. If your child is selected to serve on the Council, we need to know that it meets with your approval and that you would provide encouragement, support, and help in making transportation arrangements to and from events and meeting.

I am aware that ______is applying for a position on the Presbytery of Western North Carolina Youth Council and have read the job description for the youth council members. I will support their participation on Youth Council if they are selected. I understand that three absences from rallies, retreats, or council meetings during the August 2013 to June 2014 year will result in my child’s removal from the council. I understand that while the participation of each youth council member is supported financially by the Presbytery, there are some events for which my child is expected to pay a portion of the fee (see attached schedule).

Parent / Guardian’s Signature: ______Please Submit this form along with the answers to: PWNC Youth Ministries Com., 114 Silver Creek Rd., Morganton, NC 28655

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Youth Leader / Director Recommendation Due by May 20th

Applicant’s Name: ______Name of Church: ______Parent / Guardian’s (1) Full Name: ______Parent / Guardian’s (2) Full Name: ______

Recommendation Questions: (Please briefly answers these questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form)

1) How long have you known the applicant? 2) How would this person be a good role model and example for others? 3) Do you have any reservations about this applicant’s serving as a leader in youth ministry for the Presbytery of Western North Carolina? If so please describe? 4) Do you perceive that the applicant’s family will be supportive of their participation on youth council, if they are selected? 5) Is the applicant active in the life of your congregation? In what ways? 6) Please comment on the applicant’s dependability - follows through on responsibilities, participation in church activities and participation in Church youth activities.

Youth Leader / Director Agreement: In signing below, I affirm my responses to this recommendation form and will accept this Youth Council Applicant’s role as a representative of this church, if selected. I will strive in every way to stay in contact with this applicant, helping them to continue to grow in faith and maintain their responsibility as a representative to the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. I will see that this youth person is invited to a Session meeting during the year to report on his/her work. I understand that three absences from rallies, retreats, or council meetings during the August 2013 to June 2013 year will result in removal from the council.

Youth Leader / Director’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Please submit this form along with the answers to: PWNC Youth Ministries Comm., 114 Silver Creek Rd., Morganton, NC 28655

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Minister / Elder Recommendation Due by May 20th

Applicant’s Name: ______Name of Church: ______Parent / Guardian’s (1) Full Name: ______Parent / Guardian’s (2) Full Name: ______

Recommendation Questions: (Please briefly answers these questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this form)

1) How long have you known the applicant? 2) How would this person be a good role model and example for others? 3) Do you have any reservations about this applicant’s serving as a leader in youth ministry for the Presbytery of Western North Carolina? If so please describe?

4) Do you perceive that the applicant’s family will be supportive of their participation on youth council, if they are selected? 5) Is the applicant active in the life of your congregation? In what ways? 6) Please comment on the applicant’s dependability - follows through on responsibilities, participation in church activities and participation in Church youth activities

Minister/Elder In signing below, I affirm my responses to this recommendation form and will accept this Youth Council Applicant’s role as a representative of this church, if selected. I will strive in every way to stay in contact with this applicant, helping them to continue to grow in faith and maintain their responsibility as a representative to the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. I will see that this youth person is invited to a Session meeting during the year to report on his/her work. I understand that three absences from rallies, retreats, or council meetings during the August 2013 to June 2014 year will result in removal from the council.

Minister / Elder’s Signature: ______Date: ______

Please submit this form along with the answers to: PWNC Youth Ministries Comm., 114 Silver Creek Rd., Morganton, NC 28655

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SCHEDULE for August 2013 – June 2014 Youth Council Retreats, Rallies, Planning Meetings and Events

Event Date Location Cost? Let’s Celebrate & August 17-18, 2013 First Presbyterian $25 Orientation Event Church Morganton and Camp Grier Planning Meeting for September 21, 2013 To be determined none H.S. Event High School Rally September 29, 2013 Montreat, NC none Planning Meeting for October 11-12, 2013 Black Mountain Home none M.S. Retreat and for Children and Youth Leadership for Fall Festival at Black Mtn Home for Children Middle School Retreat November 8-10, 2013 Camp Grier, NC $20 Planning Meeting for February 15, 2014 To be determined none H.S. Retreat High School Mission March 14-15, 2014 Black Mountain Home $10 Retreat and Planning for Children and Youth for Middle School Rally

Middle School Event April 6, 2014 Montreat, NC none

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Budget & Finance Committee Jay Crane - Chair April 30, 2013

For information only the Budget and Finance Committee presents:

‚ 2012 Church Contributions per Member, BB-2-4 ‚ Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Information, BB-5-6 ‚ The ‘Operating Budget Summary’ of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina as of March 31, 2013, BB-7. ‚ The ‘Operating Budget Summary’ of the Presbytery of Western North Carolina as of December 31, 2012, BB-8.

For the complete financial statements contact the Presbytery office at 828/438-4217 or [email protected].

96th Stated Meeting of Presbytery of WNC April 30, 2013 - Page 69 of 85 Presbytery of Western North Carolina BB-2 2012 Unified Giving/Work of Presbytery Sorted by Giving per Member Actual Giving Per Member Actual Giving 2011 2013 CHURCH NAME 2012 2012 Mbrshp Per Capita* CULLOWHEE 333.33 5,000.00 19 143.83 HIGHLANDS FIRST 161.46 31,000.00 192 1,453.44 HICKORY FIRST 136.31 113,000.00 820 6,207.40 MONTREAT 133.33 10,000.00 72 545.04 GASTONIA FIRST 129.90 149,000.00 1089 8,243.73 BLACK MOUNTAIN 86.44 51,000.00 620 4,693.40 MORRISON** 83.15 6,070.00 71 537.47 SHELBY 81.69 53,591.08 629 4,761.53 ASHEVILLE FIRST 76.29 60,500.00 789 5,972.73 CANTON 75.65 4,387.70 55 416.35 NEWTON FIRST 72.38 32,500.00 432 3,270.24 DALLAS FIRST 71.93 4,100.00 62 469.34 WESTMINSTER 69.77 3,000.00 31 234.67 IRONTON 69.23 900.00 13 98.41 TRYON 65.87 22,000.00 332 2,513.24 UNITED 64.74 6,603.00 100 757.00 CHERRYVILLE FIRST 64.02 20,166.63 319 2,414.83 NEW HOPE (SKYLAND) 63.64 8,400.00 133 1,006.81 MORGANTON FIRST 61.71 44,000.00 665 5,034.05 WARREN WILSON 54.38 8,700.00 168 1,271.76 FLETCHER 52.17 3,600.00 70 529.90 TRINITY 51.10 20,646.04 396 2,997.72 CONOVER NCD 49.90 3,642.85 73 552.61 GOOD HOPE 49.41 1,087.00 23 174.11 BANNER ELK 46.51 10,000.00 199 1,506.43 RICEVILLE** 45.92 4,500.00 66 499.62 BELMONT FIRST 45.80 30,000.00 684 5,177.88 OLD FORT 42.31 550.00 9 68.13 ETOWAH 41.67 3,000.00 75 567.75 BURNSVILLE FIRST 40.76 7,500.00 185 1,400.45 SYLVA FIRST** 40.27 6,000.00 155 1,173.35 GLEN ALPINE 40.00 800.00 18 136.26 NORTHMINSTER 38.59 11,500.00 298 2,255.86 FRANKLIN FIRST 37.36 6,500.00 157 1,188.49 MILLS RIVER 37.23 5,100.00 118 893.26 NEW HOPE (GASTONIA) 37.10 6,492.00 176 1,332.32 LONG CREEK 33.33 3,200.00 92 696.44 DORLAND MEMORIAL 32.76 950.00 27 204.39 NEWDALE 32.14 900.00 29 219.53 KENILWORTH 31.80 1,558.3796th Stated Meeting 50 of Presbytery of WNC 378.50 April 30, 2013 - Page 70 of 85 Presbytery of Western North Carolina BB-3 2012 Unified Giving/Work of Presbytery Sorted by Giving per Member Actual Giving Per Member Actual Giving 2011 2013 CHURCH NAME 2012 2012 Mbrshp Per Capita* RUTHERFORDTON** 30.58 10,000.00 328 2,482.96 QUAKER MEADOWS 29.17 3,500.00 112 847.84 MICAVILLE** 29.06 1,046.00 37 280.09 GRACE COVENANT 28.86 19,250.00 700 5,299.00 WALDENSIAN 27.09 11,000.00 402 3,043.14 FAIRVIEW 25.98 3,300.00 128 968.96 WALNUT 25.86 750.00 33 249.81 LINCOLNTON FIRST 25.28 4,500.00 170 1,286.90 WAYNESVILLE FIRST 24.79 3,000.00 121 915.97 UNION 23.76 4,800.00 197 1,491.29 BRITTAIN 23.28 1,350.00 54 408.78 LOVE'S CHAPEL 23.15 625.00 27 204.39 SWEETWATER 22.30 1,650.00 73 552.61 SHERRILL'S FORD 21.08 1,750.00 77 582.89 PINEOLA 20.74 975.00 48 363.36 UNITY 18.55 11,000.00 604 4,572.28 CONLEY MEMORIAL 18.00 450.00 26 196.82 DULATOWN 17.27 2,400.00 136 1,029.52 BRYSON CITY 15.53 1,600.00 103 779.71 GREEN STREET 15.04 646.55 51 386.07 WEST AVENUE 14.90 1,564.38 97 734.29 SILOAM 14.29 100.00 7 52.99 SOUTHMINISTER 14.08 6,000.00 360 2,725.20 NEWLAND 12.99 1,000.00 73 552.61 FOREST CITY FIRST 11.36 1,000.00 82 620.74 MT. HOLLY FIRST 10.49 1,500.00 146 1,105.22 UNION MILLS 10.00 100.00 12 90.84 DUNCAN'S CREEK 9.80 500.00 51 386.07 CROSSNORE 9.49 750.00 88 666.16 DIXON 9.02 550.00 71 537.47 SALUDA 8.51 400.00 45 340.65 SPRUCE PINE FIRST 7.55 936.18 126 953.82 REEMS CREEK - BEECH 7.44 900.00 112 847.84 GRASSY CREEK 6.67 200.00 29 219.53 GREEN MOUNTAIN 5.00 100.00 21 158.97 BREVARD DAVIDSON RIVER 2.79 1,542.00 521 3,943.97 THIRD STREET 2.36 175.00 74 560.18 MARION FIRST 2.31 250.00 120 908.40 JACK'S CREEK 2.08 75.00 20 151.40 OLNEY 1.56 125.00 96th Stated Meeting70 of Presbytery of WNC 529.90 April 30, 2013 - Page 71 of 85 Presbytery of Western North Carolina BB-4 2012 Unified Giving/Work of Presbytery Sorted by Giving per Member Actual Giving Per Member Actual Giving 2011 2013 CHURCH NAME 2012 2012 Mbrshp Per Capita* SWANNANOA FIRST 1.22 50.00 46 348.22 ARBOR DALE 0.00 0.00 129 976.53 BESSEMER CITY 0.00 0.00 35 264.95 BRIDGEWATER 0.00 0.00 39 295.23 BRITTAIN COVE 0.00 0.00 42 317.94 BULADEAN 0.00 0.00 20 151.40 CALVARY 0.00 0.00 56 423.92 CLINCHFIELD 0.00 0.00 22 166.54 COLUMBUS 0.00 0.00 116 878.12 ELLENBORO 0.00 0.00 20 151.40 ESTATOA 0.00 0.00 2 15.14 HAYESVILLE 0.00 0.00 31 234.67 HENDERSONVILLE** 0.00 0.00 475 3,595.75 JOHN KNOX 0.00 0.00 44 333.08 KINGS MOUNTAIN FIRST 0.00 0.00 283 2,142.31 KOREAN PRESBYTERIAN 0.00 0.00 21 158.97 LENOIR FIRST** 0.00 0.00 431 3,262.67 LOWELL 0.00 0.00 165 1,249.05 MARSHALL 0.00 0.00 93 704.01 OAK FOREST 0.00 0.00 125 946.25 OAKWOOD 0.00 0.00 74 560.18 PAINT GAP 0.00 0.00 16 121.12 PINE STREET 0.00 0.00 19 143.83 RIDGEVIEW 0.00 0.00 18 136.26 ROBINSON MEMORIAL 0.00 0.00 47 355.79 RYBURN MEMORIAL 0.00 0.00 41 310.37 SHILOH 0.00 0.00 87 658.59 SPINDALE 0.00 0.00 7 52.99 VIANS VALLEY 0.00 0.00 33 249.81 WALNUT GROVE 0.00 0.00 57 431.49 WEST ASHEVILLE 0.00 0.00 116 878.12

TOTALS 47.50 862,854.78 17,773 134,541.61

*2013 Per Capita - $7.57/member (GA & Synod only) **Work of Presbytery Only

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seaeason!

The IRS once again is offering a credit to churches of as much as 25% of your qualifying health care expenses, including Board of Pension medical payments. The principal requirement is that the church have less than 25 “full-time equivalent” (FTE) employees, with maximum payments going to those churches with 10 or less FTE employees. This credit requires miinimum paperwork of one worksheet (Form 8941) and completion of a few lines on Form 990-T. Details of payroll information and IRS forms required, and instructions from both the IRS and the Board of Pensions, are included on the attached flyer. DDon’t miss out on this “Free Money”; forms must be submitted by May 15, 2013.

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In your Internet connector, type in, “www.IRS.gov”. Click on the orange box near the top left titled, “Forms & Pubs”. Click on the section titled, “Current Forms & Pubs”.

Find and click on the following 2012 links: Form 990-T (Print out 2 or 3 copies of the form) (You need only pages 1 & 2). Inst 990-T (You will need to print out only the section referring to line 44-f on page 18). Form 8941 (Print out 2 or 3 copies of the form) Inst 8941 (Print out all pages of the instructions)

Optional additional information, principally for PC(USA) churches Type in the URL address, “www.pensions.org” in your Internet connector. Top left, click on “Treasurers and Administrators”. In the search box on the upper left of the Board of Pensions page, type in “Healthcare tax credit” and click “Go”. Under “Search results”, click on the sixth option, “SmallEmployerHealthcareTaxCredit worksheet.pdf” (for tax year 2012). Print the four pages. Click on the back arrow (upper left corner) and in the list of search results click on the third option (pub- 108.pdf) for examples of calculations, and print the six pages of examples.

Information required for all employees:

Number of full and part-time employees (do NOT count clergy receiving a 1099 or seasonal employees who work less than 120 days in a year) Salary Hours worked and paid for during the year (no greater than 2080, or 40 hours/week) Which individuals are enrolled in the family medical plan and those in the single plan. Medical insurance dollars paid by church Federal income taxes withheld by church Medicare portion of FICA withheld (not SECA for ministers), both the employee and employer shares.

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PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY AS OF MARCH 31, 2013

2013 2013 2013 % OF 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 ANNUAL YTD YTD Annual YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD ACCOUNT BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL Budget ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL INCOME: Operating Receipts $662,336 $152,847 $117,979 17.8% $129,961 $157,199 $145,764 $141,776 $156,066 $206,182 Program receipts 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other income 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 2,795 0 986 648 Anticipated Grants/Income 3,000 750 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Designated NCD Income 14,171 3,543 13,803 97.4% 18,983 17,283 16,978 21,300 0 0 Other NCD Income 0 0 9,385 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Income from Investment(3%) 55,579 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Add'l I/C from Investment 36,861 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Legal Fund 0 0 0 0.0% 2,698 1,672 0 3,843 0 0

TOTAL INCOME $771,947 $157,140 $141,167 18.3% $151,642 $176,154 $165,537 $166,919 $157,052 $206,830

EXPENSES: Evangelism/Church Dev $48,021 $12,005 $36,883 76.8% $31,711 $43,314 $32,113 $41,837 $22,046 $32,142 Peace and Justice 2,800 700 0 0.0% 272 173 (46) 90 106 (434) Hunger 550 138 27 5.0% 48 340 25 211 191 38,444 National/Global Missions 25,100 6,275 2,016 8.0% 54 2,553 590 2,218 5,021 2,277 Campus Mission 11,150 2,788 2,500 22.4% 2,588 2,500 2,500 3,250 3,055 956 Self Development of People 200 50 0 0.0% 0 0 0 45 8 0 Small Church 26,000 6,500 2,045 7.9% 8,775 7,000 8,596 6,961 6,423 7,656 Stewardship 2,500 625 0 0.0% 0 56 0 0 0 0 Christian Education 8,800 2,200 1,786 20.3% 951 46 1,470 1,377 320 1,317 Youth Ministries 21,650 5,413 (15,749) -72.7% 4,929 1,725 9,599 3,656 1,856 6,172 School for the Laity 575 144 (1,965) -341.7% (2,288) (1,314) (717) (856) (319) (1,304) Budget & Finance 300 75 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Personnel 463,126 115,782 100,289 21.7% 107,007 116,220 116,839 125,814 127,045 117,451 Strategic Goals 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 110 34 0 Property & Equipment 29,600 7,400 3,146 10.6% 4,741 2,857 2,830 2,946 4,734 3,111 Search 1,000 250 33 0.0% 0 0 0 0 564 780 Joint Outdoor Ministries 40,000 10,000 10,000 25.0% 10,000 10,881 10,881 10,881 10,877 10,877 Nominating 375 94 65 17.4% 0 0 75 195 170 133 Permanent Judicial 400 100 0 0.0% 0 82 0 0 0 0 Administrative Board 4,500 1,125 786 17.5% 773 1,530 1,125 1,450 414 3,605 Representation 650 163 0 0.0% 300 0 0 150 150 0 Committee on Ministry 10,875 2,719 3,216 29.6% 3,116 895 859 1,825 (3,674) (1,360) Preparation for Ministry 5,500 1,375 1,058 19.2% 649 1,100 957 734 1,052 431 Supplies, Equip,Serv/Comm 54,875 13,719 16,535 30.1% 16,878 17,161 14,163 15,975 16,440 15,897 Stated Clerk 13,400 3,350 (347) -2.6% (911) (58) 564 2,274 12,252 (1,748) Legal Fees 0 0 5,373 0.0% 2,698 1,672 61 3,843 5,158 0 Capital Expenditures 0 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL EXPENSES $771,947 $192,987 $167,697 21.7% $192,290 $208,735 $202,486 $224,985 $213,922 $236,402

NET INCOME/(LOSS) ($35,847) (26,530) ($40,649) ($32,581) ($36,950) ($58,067) ($56,870) ($29,573)

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PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA OPERATING BUDGET SUMMARY AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012

2012 2012 % OF 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 ANNUAL YTD Annual YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD YTD ACCOUNT BUDGET ACTUAL Budget ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL ACTUAL INCOME: Operating Receipts $717,561 $685,520 95.5% $749,561 $759,924 $772,220 $855,490 $860,173 $887,768 Program receipts 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other income 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 1,138 17,490 0 Anticipated Grants/Income 45,000 5,555 12.3% 0 0 0 0 0 0 Designated NCD Income 36,257 114,083 314.7% 84,533 87,005 63,756 0 0 0 Transfer from Reserves 0 0 0.0% 0 0 18,954 0 0 0 Income from Investment 26,132 64,610 247.2% 30,767 30,465 32,327 52,759 15,680 0 Legal Fund 50,000 58,768 117.5% 47,561 48,100 65,500 0 0 0

TOTAL INCOME $874,950 $928,535 106.1% $912,422 $925,494 $952,756 $909,387 $893,342 $887,768

EXPENSES: Evangelism/Church Dev $58,807 $132,612 225.5% $140,317 $143,555 $117,627 $53,162 $65,101 $44,458 Peace and Justice 4,300 3,445 80.1% 5,007 5,054 4,004 4,869 8,720 9,693 Hunger 550 86 15.6% 469 367 540 1,416 1,191 864 National/Global Missions 24,300 18,274 75.2% 20,970 21,585 26,031 29,588 32,031 28,731 Campus Mission 11,150 11,147 100.0% 11,068 10,492 11,365 13,110 19,577 27,429 Self Development of People 200 259 129.3% 116 11 172 305 266 334 Small Church 32,750 26,450 80.8% 33,401 41,759 39,500 26,973 32,257 45,522 Stewardship 1,500 838 55.9% 550 56 0 0 0 0 Christian Education 7,900 6,822 86.4% 7,338 5,148 4,310 8,763 4,133 5,507 Youth Ministries 16,200 13,668 84.4% 10,990 19,721 9,814 8,541 15,703 9,348 School for the Laity 1,575 974 61.8% (56) 2,827 1,769 2,125 1,798 2,945 Institutions & Agencies 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 24,841 Budget & Finance 125 127 101.7% 131 105 5 32 204 158 Personnel 497,943 465,539 93.5% 473,916 469,255 487,526 470,396 514,925 492,506 Communications 6,800 6,666 98.0% 6,730 6,878 6,926 8,261 9,575 2,956 Strategic Goals 0 0 0.0% 0 0 819 859 904 0 Property & Equipment 22,900 19,163 83.7% 19,648 24,726 20,360 21,968 16,509 14,551 Search 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 10,237 1,011 4,983 Joint Outdoor Ministries 40,000 40,000 100.0% 43,525 43,525 43,525 43,506 43,506 43,506 Nominating 375 234 62.3% 248 451 499 900 866 550 Permanent Judicial 375 0 0.0% 82 212 0 0 33 0 Coordinating Council 4,500 4,093 91.0% 5,586 5,826 5,471 6,669 12,846 5,483 Representation 650 300 46.2% 557 184 1,014 1,107 905 634 Committee on Ministry 13,575 9,985 73.6% 12,861 4,884 6,359 9,273 10,393 6,225 Preparation for Ministry 5,500 5,137 93.4% 6,454 6,860 4,962 9,291 15,129 16,135 Care of Church Professionals 1,950 951 48.8% 374 400 642 (3,751) 7,390 20,824 Supplies, Equip & Service 54,625 50,485 92.4% 52,331 52,460 50,421 50,142 48,952 47,747 Stated Clerk 16,400 17,385 106.0% 12,248 11,053 6,481 24,215 16,870 28,774 Legal Fees 50,000 93,895 187.8% 47,561 48,100 102,615 107,432 12,546 0 Capital Expenditures 0 0 0.0% 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL EXPENSES $874,950 $928,535 106.1% $912,422 $925,494 $952,756 $909,387 $893,342 884,703.29

NET INCOME/(LOSS) - $0 $0 $0 $0 ($0) $3,064

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CAMP GRIER OLD FORT, NC APRIL 7, 2013

The Joint Outdoor Ministry Committee is pleased to announce that Jason McDougald (Jason) has been hired as Interim Director of Camp Grier. Mr. McDougald assumes the duties of Interim Director on May 1, 2013

Jason McDougald has grown up in the Presbyterian Church and spent summers in Montreat with his grandparents. Jason has a Master's Degree in Education and has been in teaching, educational leadership, and wilderness adventure for the past 15 years. Most recently he has served as the Executive Director of The Pisgah Center and Director of Grants and Special Projects for Advantage West Economic Development Group. Jason moved to Asheville in 1998 and has lived in Fairview since 2004. When not at work, Jason can be found playing outside in the mountains. He enjoys running the many trails of WNC and paddling down rivers and climbing up rocks with his wife Ellen and three children Isabel, Lachlan, and Ian. We welcome Jason to Camp Grier!

Tony Sigmon

Tony Sigmon, Chair PWNC Outdoor Ministries Committee

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SYNOD OF THE MID-ATLANTIC Summary Digest of the 231st Stated Meeting March 18-19, 2013

The 231st Stated Meeting of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic was held at the Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond, Virginia on March 18 & 19, 2013. The following is a summary digest of the discussions, actions and decisions. NOMINATING COMMITTEE The following candidates to fill vacancies on several Synod Committees and Commissions were presented by the Committee, or offered as nominations from the floor (all were elected by acclamation):

Committee on Representation: Eddie Deas (Western NC), Tae E. Park (James) – Permanent Judicial Commission: William Millsaps (James), Dong Yung Kim (AKAP) – Speer Fund Committee: Richard Haney (James), Sung Cho (AKAP) – Jubilee Fund Committee: Arthur Canada (Charlotte), Julius Jackson (New Castle) , Sue McLaurin (New Hope), Bo Chang Seo (AKAP) – Nominating Committee: James Pak (AKAP).

MASSANETTA SPRINGS ANNUAL REPORT Fred Holbrook, Executive Director of Massanetta Springs Conference Center, presented an annual report. He noted that the Living Waters campaign was making good progress, including completion of the first phase of rehabilitation to the Historic Hotel. He also noted that the Massanetta Board is exploring the wisdom and necessity of changing the corporate structure of Massanetta so that the Synod is no longer required to ratify the election of Board members, and also no longer the legal owner of Massanetta Springs.

ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL Executive Search Committee – the Administration Committee chair, Beverly Bullock, reported on plans to move forward with the search for a new Synod Executive & Stated Clerk to fill the half-time position authorized by Synod at its September 2012 meeting. The Synod Assembly then authorized the Administration Committee to assemble and nominate a slate of seven persons to serve on a search committee. The nomination and election process is to be conducted electronically – insofar as permitted by Robert’s Rules of Order – and completed by April 16th. Once the Synod has elected the search committee, Jill Hudson (G.A. Coordinator of Mid-Council Relations) will begin working with the committee as process advisor.

Review of Presbytery Minutes – the annual process for review of presbytery minutes in regional groupings will begin on April 1st. The Presbytery Clerks asked that the Administration Committee provide a rotation system among the regional groupings, and also assess and revise as necessary the checklist used in the review.

Staff Care - The Administration Committee, in its function as Personnel Committee, is making a special effort to reach out in supportive ways to the synod staff.

Future Synod Assembly Meeting Dates The next Stated Meeting of the Synod — the 232nd – will be held September 16-17 at the Ginter Park Presbyterian Church in Richmond.

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The following dates have been set for Stated Synod Assembly meetings in 2014 and 2015 – also to be held at Ginter Park Church: 2014 -- March 17-18 (233rd) and September 15-16 (234th). 2015 – March 16-17 (235th) and September 14-15 (236th).

FINANCE Kenna Payne (James), Acting Chairperson, reported for the Committee, The Committee conducted a general review of synod finances, noting that a money market account of $150,000, while not losing ground, could be more productive. No specific recommendations for synod action were presented. Grants & Awards Synod approved grants from the following funds: New and Small Church Grant Fund  Grace Chapel (New Hope) -- $2,500 for hurricane damage repair  Mt. Vernon (Salem) - $2,500 for cemetery restorations  Thyne Memorial (James) - $2,500 for roof repairs  Dulatown (WNC) - $2,500 for HVAC repair & replacement  Perry Hall (Baltimore) - $2,500 for accessibility needs  Knox Church (Baltimore) - $2,500 for summer enrichment camp  Maryland Church (Baltimore)- $2,500 for field education student

Euler Scholarship Fund Grants of $2,750 were approved for each of the following returning students: Richard Bellomy, Shin Bok Cha, John Craft, Antonia Lawrence, Sami Athisu, Jaechul Pi and Patricia Reid.

The following new applicants were approved for grants of $2,500 each: Sarah Bird, Leah Elizabeth Epps, Eunjee Lee, Jason Myers and Thomas Neil Taylor.

W.Z. Stultz Scholarship Fund A grant of $4,500 to Timothy Bates was approved, contingent upon his meeting certain requirements regarding submission of a transcript and letter of acceptance from a qualified Presbyterian college, and a letter from his church’s Clerk of Session.

Visionary Fund Presbytery of Western North Carolina - $2,500 for renovations of existing but vacant office space to be then useable for education, training and meeting purposes.

Visionary and Peacemaking Funds Timothy Darling (New Hope) -- $5,600 total for training of clergy and laity in targeted counties to provide pastoral care to first responders during and after crisis and disaster situations. Half of the grant will come from the Visionary Fund, and half from the Peacemaking Fund. Union Presbyterian Seminary – It was reported that the second $5,000 installment was disbursed to Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Scholarship Fund , in continuing fulfillment of the Synod’s $25,000 gift in observance of Union’s 200th Anniversary Celebration in 2012.

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Catawba Camping Scholarship Fund – Katherine Jackson, committee chair, asked commissioners to take back to their presbyteries information about the existence of this fund. Uncertainty exists about eligibility, given the changing status of presbytery camping programs and facilities. The Grants & Awards Committee will address these questions and work toward providing relevant information to presbyteries and others. Task Force on Reviewing Grants & Awards Policies and Procedures The Task Force authorized at the last Synod Assembly reported that they have held an initial organizational meeting, and met again during this Assembly. They will continue addressing their task in the coming months, paying particular attention to funding formulas, allowing for the possible changes in the existence of synods within the next few years. They anticipate making a report to the September Synod Assembly..

PRESBYTERY INITIATIVES COMMITTEE Presbyterian Women 25th Anniversary Celebration – Approval was given for a grant application of $2,000 from the PW of New Castle and Salem Presbyteries to provide reusable grocery bags – as a “green” way to celebrate this milestone. Application Form and Award Letter -- The committee made several editorial changes for clarity to the application form and award letter used in its work. Those changes will be incorporated in presentations offered by committee members and synod commissioners to their home presbyteries. Summer Gathering Mission Projects – Approval was given to an initiative from New Hope and Coastal Carolina Presbyteries to grant $6,000 for mission projects of the PW Summer Gathering.

Other Business Transfer of a Congregation -- The Synod voted unanimously to concur with an overture to the General Assembly, adopted by both National Capital Presbytery and Atlantic Korean-American Presbytery, to transfer the Hanna Presbyterian Church of Lanham, Maryland, from National Capital to AKAP. The Hanna church is seeking to join with the Yeram Presbyterian Church, already a member of AKAP, under the new name of Maryland Presbyterian Church. Massanetta Springs Gift – In support of Massanetta’s “Living Waters” campaign, the Synod Assembly approved a motion to contribute 10% of the proceeds from the sale of the former office building to this campaign – a gift of $15,000. Expense Reimbursement Policy – It was noted that the current policy for reimbursement of travel expenses incurred in connection with synod business prohibits the inclusion of tips and gratuities in the reimbursement. Discussion revealed that while this policy is a fairly recent addition, no one present could recall just how it came about. A motion was approved to allow the reimbursement of tips and gratuities (up to 20%) given by those travelling on synod business. “Round Table” Discussion – Having completed its scheduled and necessary business well before the projected adjournment time, and at the request of Commissioner Michael Hickman (Peaks), the synod commissioners used these “found” moments to share information about their presbyteries and to have a general discussion of the current issues before and state of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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General Presbyter’s Report April 30, 2013

Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

I just returned from Spain where I saw the Holy Week processions depicting scenes from Jesus’ life during his last week and his resurrection. The processions are made up of huge floats, weighing between one and two tons, covered with gold and silver and with exquisite carvings of Jesus, the disciples, the Romans, and the Virgin Mary. The floats in Jesus’ life were usually followed by a float featuring Mary in tears and surrounded by fifty to a hundred candles. Some of the carvings on these floats were completed as long ago as the seventeenth century. These large and beautiful floats are carried by forty or more men and they are hidden from view. These scenes depicted on these floats are huge - so tall that they can be seen easily by the hundreds and thousands of people gathered to watch. The entire experience was impressive, beautiful, dramatic and heart wrenching.

As I reflected on my experience that week, I realized these floats were another way of telling the story. In the days before everyone had the printed work and could read, they were the Christian education for the believers. Because they are so spectacular and beautiful these floats are now watched by believers and non- believers.

It caused me to reflect on how we tell the story, particularly when some people only hear about Palm Sunday and then Easter and some just know about the Easter bunny. I also reflected on the fact that as we use the Lectionary, we sometimes only tell the Holy Week story once a year. With our Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday, we also are tying to tell the whole story. How do we help believers and non-believers connect to Holy Week and Christ’s saving love?

This week I also participated in two funerals, celebrations of the resurrection. This was a strong connection for me with Holy Week. As we say of the deceased, this person has been buried with Christ in his death and will also be raised with him. The belief in Christ’s death as our savior, and his resurrection, gives us comfort, hope, and joy. It permeates my living. How sad it is that everyone does not have the hope and joy of the resurrection.

How are we to share the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection with a world that does not understand? How do we help people see our hope and comfort in death? The early church had apologetics, people who try to frame our story in ways to help others understand. We need to learn today how to tell our story to a generation of people, many who do not know it or see any reason to listen. When I grew up, all the children I knew went to church to learn the story and to be presented with Christ’s love and grace. There they had a chance to commit themselves to be in relationship with our Risen Lord. Today, we have the responsibility to learn how to tell the gospel, the good news, Christ’s story to the people in our neighborhood and world.

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How do we learn to do this? One way is to share our faith story and how God has worked in our lives with each other. This helps us reflect on our lives, what being in a relationship with God means to us and how God has been active in our lives.

Take time in a Sunday School class, in Session, in Women’s circle, men’s group, and Wednesday times to share. You will find this incredibly meaningful. Then, talk about how you can share this with your friends, your children and grandchildren. How can the church share it with its neighbors and the world in what they say and do? Often, it is our outreach that gives us a chance to demonstrate and tell the good news. How does your church family share this with people who do not just drop in to church anymore, but have to be invited ten to a hundred times before they come? How do you share the story with the folks that will not step inside a church?

In the Session, full of evangelists, people doing apologetics, and those of us that had reflected on how God has been present in our lives, we could be looking at how to share the hope and joy of the resurrection in new ways. As members, who have reflected on God’s work in our lives and how God sends us all out as disciples, we too could be inviting, sharing and demonstrating God’s great love. We are the body of Christ.

We are church members, evangelist, servants. “Membership in the Church of Jesus Christ is a joy and a privilege. It is also a commitment to participate in Christ’s mission. A faithful member bears witness to God’s love and grace and promises to be involved responsibly in the ministry of Christ’s Church.” (G- 1.0304)

On the day of Jesus’ resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples in a locked room. Jesus said, "Peace be with you." Then he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Then he breathed on them and said, receive the Holy Spirit. (John 20:19-22) We are the current “sent ones, apostles for our Lord.”

Let us continue to celebrate: Christ is Risen. Christ is Risen Indeed!

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Guest Presenters: Ben Teague Senior Vice President/Executive Director of the Economic Development Coalition of Asheville – Buncombe County Pam Lewis Director of Entrepreneurship -Economic Development Coalition of Asheville – Buncombe County

http://www.ashevillechamber.org/economic-development

Open Presentation for All Presbyterians Young and Old Presented during the Morning Session of the April 30 Presbytery Meeting Yes, the Task Force invites non-commissioners to attend this presentation.

Hear, Learn, Contribute

* How the Economy of WNC is changing and its affect on churches and non-profits * * How Growth of Minority Groups is changing our communities. * * How the region is growing faster than others and getting older * * How Businesses, Industries and Community Organizations are becoming more creative in a time of social and economic change. *

THREE QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION ON THE WAY TO PRESBYTERY 1. Over the past five years, what has been the most significant change experienced by our church? 2. What do we offer to our community that really defines who we are as a church? 3. Who are our community partners and what challenges are we facing?

TWO QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION ON THE WAY HOME 1. What did we learn today that we can act upon right now to strengthen our church and make a difference to people in our community? 2. What are the obstacles that stand in our way? Are they problems of what we don’t know, who we need to know and / or what we are not prepared to do?

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