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Minutes of the
147th Stated Session
of the
PRESBYTERY OF SHENANDOAH
August 21, 2010
Franklin Presbyterian Church
Franklin, West Virginia
NEXT STATED SESSIONS
Tuesday, November 9 – 9:00 a.m.
Massanetta Springs Conference Center
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Saturday, February 12, 2011 – 9:30 a.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Staunton, Virginia
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Charles Town Presbyterian Church
Charles Town, West Virginia
SHENANDOAH PRESBYTERY IS A COVENANT BODY WHERE:
» congregations are empowered to be centers for mission,
» lay pe rsons are equipped to be Disciples of Christ in a challenging world,
» church professionals are nurtured, and strengthened for service,
» open communication and information are used constructively and creatively to keep us
connected.
SHENANDOAH PRESB YTER Y
DIRECTORY
Mary Lou Co x........................................................................................................................................................ Moderator 2010
cwmco x@htcnet.org
Jonathan Bunker .......................................................................................................................................... Vice-Moderator 2010
pastor-bpresbch@verizon.net
Sally Hinch man ............................................................................................................ Interim General Presbyter/Stated Clerk
presbyter@shenpres.org Ext 108
Lucille Gohdes...................................................................................................................................................................Treasurer
treasurer@shenpres.org Ext 111
Doug Sensabaugh............................................................................................................... Co mmunicat ions Coordinator/HAE
doug@shenpres.org Ext 106
Lisa Hedrick ....................................................................................................................................Resource Center Coordinator
lisa@shenpres.org Ext 105
Cheri H. Bowman............................................................................................................................................. Office Coordinator
chbowman@shenpres.org Ext 100
Heather Carter................................................................................................................................................................ Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@shenpres.org Ext 110
Kimberly T. Stroupe .............................................................................................................................Assistant for Constitution
kims@shenpres.org Ext 107
EXECUTIVE EM ERITUS: The Rev. Ho mer C. Phifer, Jr.
490 Burn ing Tree Road, Pinehurst, NC 28374
SHENANDOA H PRESBYTERY OFFICE
1111 North Main St reet, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Telephone: 540-433-2556 Fa x: 540-433-6830 shenpres@shenpres.org
SHENANDOA H PRESBYTERY CORPORATION
1111 North Main St reet, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Current Officers Advisory Members
Kendrick McNu lty, President Bro wn, Edwards & Co mpany, LLP
James E. Williams, III, Vice President
Dr. Garrett Long, Vice President
Philip H. Miller, Secretary
B. Randolph Roller, Treasurer
CAMP PADDY RUN
Address: 221 Camp Lane, Star Tannery, VA 22654; Telephone: 540-436-3665
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CANDIDATES FOR MINIS TRY OF THE WORD AND S ACRAMENT
Daniel Fassio Ho me Church – Lexington
238 Orr Road
Upper St. Class, PA 15241
NathanF Ho me Church - Mt. Carmel
115 Marshall Drive
Clarksville, VA 23927
koolkash@pactec.kz
Robert W. Hamilton Ho me Church - Staunton Third
91 Manchester Dr.
Staunton, VA 24401
Patrick Lanaghan Ho me Church – Slanesville
P.O. Bo x 182
Slanesville W V 25444
patrick@lanaghan.com
Emily M iller Ho me Church – Cooks Creek
118-D Pennie Lane
Bridgewater, VA 22812
Marie Mainard O‟Connell Ho me Church – Covenant
638 W. Frederick St ., Apt 2
Staunton, VA 24401
Helen “Punker” Robertson Ho me Church – Goshen
471 Sunnybrook Rd.
Fairfield, VA 24435
Shawn Hevener Ho me Church – Tin kling Spring
1509 Ridgeway Dr
Staunton VA 24401
Joan Wilson Ho me Church – Woodstock
590 Sherman Rd
Woodstock VA 22664
INQUIR ERS FOR MINIS TRY OF THE WORD AND SACRA MENT
J. Walter Canter Ho me Church – Cooks Creek
1490 Bluewater Rd.
Harrisonburg VA 22801
Rebecca Siddle Ho me Church – Waynesboro First
649 Chestnut Ave.
Waynesboro, VA 22980
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GOVERNING BODIES
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic
3218 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
804-342-0016
800-743-7670
www.synatlantic.org
Office of the General Assembly
100 Witherspoon St.
Louisville, KY 40202-1396
502-569-5000
888-728-7228
www.pcusa.org
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PRESB YTER Y OF S HENANDOAH
MINUT ES OF THE 147 th STATED MEETING
FRANKLIN PRESB YTERIAN CHURCH
FRANKLIN, WES T VIRGINIA
AUGUS T 21, 2010
The 147th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Shenandoah was held at the Franklin Presbyterian Church, in Franklin, West
Virgin ia, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2010. The Moderator, Elder Mary Lou Co x, called the meeting to order with
prayer.
QUORUM AND ENROLLMENT
The Interim Stated Clerk reported that a quorum was present. The final enrollment was as follows:
Adm Admin istrator DYP Director, Youth Program OM Overseas Missionary
Asst Assistant ED Educator P Pastor
Assoc Associate GP General Presbyter Prof Professor
Chap Chaplain HR Honorably Ret ired SS Stated Supply
CM Campus Minister IA Interim Associate Stu Student
COP Co-Pastors IN Inactive T Teacher
Coun Counselor IP Interim Pastor TM Tent Making
DP Designated Pastor ML Minister-at-Large WC Without Charge
(Description code for attendance: P = p resent E = excused A = absent)
A Allen, Donald R., Jr. HR
A Arnold, Timothy P Sherando Absent
A Barner, Ann Elizabeth HR
A Barner, Fred Tho mas HR
A Baxter, John A. HR
P Bethard, John T. P Charles Town Caro l Beattie
P Biggs, Thomas T. HR
A Boyer, Grace Jones HR
A Brandon, Joseph C. P Olivet Absent
E Bridg man, Larry Ann C. HR
E Bridg man, Stewart G. HR
P Bro mhead, Jonathan Assoc Harrisonburg First
P Bro wnlee, J. Malcolm HR
E Bucy, Ralph D. HR
P Bunker, Jonathan W. P Berryville Jim Barb
P Burton, Rufus T., III P Martinsburg First Dot Bo wers
E Caldwell, Clifford D. HR
A Cardot, Guy Richard P Petersburg JoAnn Harman
P Carlsson, Charles M., Jr. HR
E Carr, Phillips L. HR
P Chap man, George W. P Buena Vista Absent
E Coffman, Donna B. ML
A Cole, William A., Jr. HR
P Coleman, Glenn M. P Hot Springs Rick Armstrong
P Conrad, Scott A. P Glen Kirk Charles Milliser
A Corder, William “Lee” ML
P Cornish, Ho mer T. HR
P Co x, C. W illiam HR
E Cranford, April H. Assoc Tinkling Spring
E Cru mley, Rachel Assoc Front Royal
E Cushman, James E. HR
P Cushwa, John W. P Falling Waters Absent
E Davis, Curry W. HR
A Dax, Betty G. ML
E Dent, William H., Jr. HR
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P DeSarro-Raynal, Clark P Tuscarora Karen Thatcher
P DeSarro-Raynal, Donna ML
A Dietrich, Richard S. P Staunton First Caro line Bell
A Dobyns, Sharyl A. ML
A Dole, Richard S. HR
A Donohoe, Patricia A. HR
A Douty, Horace D. HR/IP Oxford
E Earl, John B., Sr. HR
A Evans, Caroline B. Assoc Warrenton
E Evans, George W. P Cooks Creek Excused
A Everhart, William G. Supply Bunker Hill
P Farthing, Stanley H. Supply Zetta
E Field, Robert F. HR
E Fisher, Merle L., Jr. HR
E Fisher, Otis L. HR
E Forbes, Richard A., Jr. HR
P Foster, M. Kerry P Bridgewater Elizabeth Engleking
E Franklin, John S. HR
E Garrison, John D. HR
E Garriss, K. Braxton HR
E Good man, W illiam R., Jr. HR
E Goshorn, Robert D. HR
E Guthrie, James E. HR
A Hahn-Campanella Kitty Supply Highland-Memorial
A Haines, Kenneth P. ML
P Hand, Kevin L. P Franklin Dyer Anderson
Ruddle Kathryn Ruddle
Upper Tract Absent
E Haney, John H. P Goshen Excused
Millboro Excused
Rocky Spring Excused
E Haney, M. Olivia Kincaid ML
P Harmon, Melissa L. P Beulah John Brock
Monterey Dot Terry
Pisgah Debbi Stephenson
E Harrison, L. Randolph HR
E Hastings, John R. “Skip” P Collierstown Excused
E Hay, Tho mas D. Adm
E Hayter, J. T., Jr. HR
E Held, Ann Reed P Trin ity Mark Fackn itz
E Hellmuth, Barton L. HR
A Hendy, Susanna ML
E Heyward, William B., Jr. P Smyrna Excused
E Hill, Robert S., Jr. HR
E Hill, Sarah L. P Broadway Houston Lynch
P Holbrook, Fred A. Adm
P Holden, Tho mas J., III HR
E Holman, Glen A. P Waynesboro First Dan Woodworth
P Hopkins, E. Reed P Loch Willo w Gene Sours
P Howard, Carl D. SS Hedgesville & Little Falls
P Howard, Dav id D. P Strasburg Absent
A Hunt, Patricia ML
E Inglis, J. Leslie HR
E Jackson, James R. HR
P Jackson, Katherine C. P Moorefield Absent
A Jaureguizar, Marcia W. ML
P Johnson, Barbara R. P Ro mney William Po wnell
A Jones, Donald D. M. HR
A Kennedy, J. Whitner HR
P Key, Kyle W. Assoc Harrisonburg First
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A Klein, Deborah H. ML
A Klein, W illiam M . P Lexington Absent
Absent
A Langdon, J. Bradford ML
A LaPrade, Lester N., Jr. HR
P LaRue, H. Donald P Fin ley Memorial Absent
E Leggett, John P. P Massanutten Ellen Blose
Dale Dobroth
A Lewis, Elizabeth Chap Westminster-Canterbury
E Lewis, Herbert T. HR
A Lindsey, James E., Jr. HR
E Lovelace, Ronald Prof
A Lovelady, Jonathan W. P Westminster Absent
A Lowe, Emo ry G. HR
P Macbeth, Bruce A. HR
E McClintock, Lynn ML
A McCoig, Dan M., Jr. Assoc Winchester First
A McCrary, Elizabeth L. P Augusta Stone Absent
P McDermott, F. Lee P Buckton Absent
A McDonald, Carlyle A. HR
P McDonald, John L. P Waynesboro Second N. Price, Jr.
P McFarlin, Charles A. P Spring Hill Absent
A McLean, Karen E. ML
E Miles, Larry C. HR/SS Shenandoah Parish
P Moore, G. Carl P Fairfield Anne Wade
Timber Ridge Absent
E Moore, William L. OM
A Muncy, Robert L. HR
A Neel, Donald E. HR
E Newman, Ho ward A. P Mt. Horeb Michael Bryant
A Nickels, George E. HR
A Norville, Charles K. HR
P O'Go rek, Pau l A. Chaplain Sunnyside Co mmunity
E Osborne, Robert S. P Berkeley Springs Excused
P Owen, Jan G. IP Tinkling Spring
E Painter, W illiam L., Jr. HR
A Pancake, Joseph S. HR
A Perkins, P. Parker, Jr. HR
E Peterson, John C. P Covenant Victor Lud wig
P Pettit, Ann R. Supply Massanutten
E Pettit, Patrick S. P Mossy Creek Excused
P Poland, Ernest L. Jr. P Keyser Charlotte Hott
A Pollock, Richard Adm
A Potter, Ronald R. P Sunnyside Absent
A Price, Norman G. HR
P Pyles, Elizabeth P McDowell Bev Tho mpson
P Reed, Charles K. P Warm Springs Kathryn Henderson
P Reifsnyder, Richard W. P Winchester First Ed Bell
James Brannon
Dave Thalman
E Reller, Charles K. HR
P Rhyne, C. Tho mas P Front Royal Sandra Lehr
A Robinson, John A., Jr. Adm
A Robinson, Sally O. IP Parish of Valleys
P Ross, Anne M. P Elkton Martha Dofflemyer
A Schmah l, Carl P Warrenton Susanne Taylor
Absent
E Sefcik, Joseph T. HR
A Sherman, H. Wray P Hermitage Absent
A Sherrard, Robert L. P Windy Cove Absent
P Sieck, Philip L. ML
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P Slider, C. Richard II HR
E Sloop, John F. P Harrisonburg First Tom Clayton
Richard Johnson
Absent
E Snelson, Andrew L. HR
P Sommer, Ph ilip W. HR/Supply Pied mont
E Sonstegard-Spray, Maren Assoc Winchester First
A Stanley, Arthur L. HR
A Stephens, Millard M. HR
E Sterrett, John D., III HR
P Stokes, Martin L. P New Monmouth Gary Swink
P Summers-Minette, A my Assoc Covenant
A Swezey, Charles M. HR
E Symons, Charles D., Jr. HR
E Thornton, Joel P. P Bethel Excused
E Tremba, Randall W. P Shepherdstown Excused
E Tutterow, Ch ristina B. P Bethesda Excused
A Unger, Ph ilip E. ML
E Vernon, Joseph H. J. HR
P von Oeyen, Jr., Robert P Bethany Absent
E Watkins, John M. HR
E Webb, Lisa M. P Woodstock Eileen Haigh
E Webb, Randall E. P Nineveh Sandra Ey
E Whiteley, Nancy S. HR
E Wilkers, Jack B. P Staunton Third Excused
E Wilkinson, Donald S. HR
P Williams, Dan iel S. P Staunton Second Bob Rid le
A Wilson, Stanton R. HR
E Witt, David R. P Opequon Wendy Hamilton
E Woodworth, Robert B. HR
P Wyche, Frank P Hebron Alan Mayer
E Young, Betty Jean HR
E Young, Ph ilip H. HR
A Young, Richard O., Sr. HR
CHURCHES W ITHOUT INSTALLED PASTORS
Ben Salem Absent
Bloomery Absent
Buffalo Gap Lewis Burns
Bunker Hill Absent
Burlington John Lowell Huffman
Burnt Roy Meff
Cedar Creek Absent
Circleville Absent
Clearbrook Absent
Craigsville Absent
Elk Branch Absent
Gerrardstown Harriet Kopp
Halltown Excused
Hedgesville Absent
Highland Memorial Joseph Higgs
Immanuel Absent
Ivanhoe Absent
Kearneysville Absent
Little Falls Brenda Cloud
McCutchen Absent
Middletown Absent
Mount Carmel James Ramsey
Mount Hope Absent
Mount Joy Absent
Mount Olive Daniel Lauff
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Mount Storm Absent
New Providence Frank “Pat” Patterson
Oxford C. Anderson
Pied mont Kermit Becker
Pines Chapel Daniel M.
Round Hill Absent
Second Opequon Absent
Seneca Rocks Absent
Slanesville Absent
Springfield Caro l Watkins
Tabler Excused
Tinkling Spring Carl Van Fossen
David Graham
Tomahawk Franklin Stilwell
Union Jane Karicofe
Wardensville Absent
Williamsville Pamela Webb
Zetta Excused
VOTING ELD ERS:
Co mmissioned Lay Pastors
P Michele Elliott A Ray Fit zgerald A Tom Forbes
P Judy Hensley P Isca Mitchell A William Moore
E Alvin Russell E Bobby Spurgeon P Ron Wilkes
P Paul Wolverton
Vot ing Elders of Presbytery Staff or Presbytery Council:
P Dot Bo wers, Council (also church commissioner) A Ed Bro wn, Council
P Sandi Ey, Council (also church commissioner)
P Mary Lou Co x, 2010 Presbytery Moderator P Sally Hinch man, Interim Presbyter
E Lucille Gohdes, Staff Elder P Lisa Hedrick, Staff Elder
P Richard Johnson, Council (also church commissioner) A Phil Zirkle, Council
P Doug Sensabaugh, Staff Elder
NON-VOTING VIS ITORS:
Candidates
Patrick Lanaghan Punker Robertson Joan Wilson
Displays General Assembly Co mmissioners
Richard Dorman, Church Mutual Insurance Kathi Crites
Merrily Kohler
Presbytery Staff
Kim St roupe Heather Carter
Visitors
Janis Bucklen Erma Burns Jeanie Cushwa
Louisa Dixon Mary Howdyshell Virgin ia Leach
Linda Reece Martha Sieck Patty Slider
Jean Steidel Isaac Stroupe Joy Taylor
David Wade Anna Lee Wilkes
Ministers = 50 Voting Elders = 69 Other = 22 TOTA L = 141
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Moderator welco med all visitors and elder co mmissioners were recognized for this being their first Presbytery meeting.
The Moderator noted that a room will be designated as the Prayer Roo m during each Presbytery meeting. The Rev. Kevin
Hand welco med the co mmissioners and gave locations for restrooms and directions for lunch.
APPOINTMENTS
The Moderator appointed the following: Assistant Clerks: Rev. Ern ie Poland of Keyser Church, and Elder Jo Ann Harman
of Petersburg Church Parliamentarians - Rev. Fred A. Holbrook for morn ing session; Rev. Daniel S. Williams for
afternoon session
MINUT ES OF MAY 11, 2010
The Body approved the minutes of the stated session held May 11, 2010, as distributed.
DOCKET
The docket was adopted. See page 79
COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORT OF STATED CLERK
Interim Stated Clerk Sally Hinch man gave the following report:
FOR INFORMATION:
A. Synod of Mid Atlantic Rev iew o f Presbytery Minutes: Stated Clerks of the presbyteries in the Synod of
Mid-Atlantic will gather in the Synod Office in Rich mond, VA on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 to
review each other‟s minutes.
B. History Co mmittee: The History Co mmittee is in their final stages of preparing their final document.
C. The Committee on Representation: The Committee on Representation Chair, Rev. Richard Slider
submitted the presbytery‟s annual report to the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic.
OMNIBUS MOTION
The Moderator moved the following omn ibus motion, which was approved:
FROM STATED CLERK:
Excuse fro m attendance of all or part of this stated meeting those ministers who submit such a request.
WORS HIP AND S MALL GROUP S ESS IONS
Worship was planned around the breakout sessions lead by Shenandoah 2010. Co mmittee members led worship fro m
Ro mans 12: 1– 18 with participants responding to questions on images and/or characteristics of a presbyt ery, words of
wisdom regarding mission communit ies and envisioning a presbytery or presbytery meet ings pleasing to God and also
filling your soul.
PRESB YTER Y COUNCIL
The Rev. Daniel S. W illiams, vice-chair, gave the report for Council, which was approved as follows:
I. FOR INFORMATION:
A. Presbytery Council is an entity of Shenandoah Presbytery tasked to “oversee, coordinate, initiate,
resource, and respond to areas and concerns of mission with in the bounds of the Presbytery.” (Manual,
4.2.1) In this capacity, Council received reports at its July 13 meeting fro m:
Co mmittees and entities: World Wide Ministries, Resource, Office and Personnel, Co mmun ications,
Church Develop ment, Budget and Finance, Presbyterian Women, Shenandoah 2010, Camp Paddy
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Mission Commun ities: Eastern Panhandle, Central Valley, Mountain Valley, Highland -Augusta, and
Maury River.
Presbytery staff: Interim General Presbyter/Stated Clerk, Treasurer, Resource Coordinator, and
Co mmunicat ions Coordinator/Hunger Action Enabler.
B. There are many groups within our mission commun ities and congregations that are heading out in
mission service this summer and fall. Groups are encouraged to communicate their plans and itineraries
to Doug Sensabaugh, Commun ications Coordinator, so this informat ion may be shared throughout the
Presbytery, not the least for prayer support as groups perform these min istries.
C. Church Develop ment reported that they have formed the Stone‟s Chapel Task Force, re ported through
Council at the May stated meeting as being in process. The members of the task force are To m Rhyne
(Chair; pastor), Dick Creasey (trustee), and Jana Howard (real estate background). The task force is
charged with developing a plan for the disposal of the Stone‟s Chapel property.
D. The Big Event is coming. It‟s BIG. And, it‟s an Event. September 11, 2010, is the date, Massanetta
Springs Camp and Conference Center is the location. Registration is now open through August 31.
Forms are available at this meet ing, and also online at www.shenpres.org.
II. ACTIONS TA KEN:
Council took the following actions:
A. Accepted with regret the resignation of Elder Pat Klu mpp fro m the No minations Committee (HAMC,
Class of 2012).
B. Approved several reco mmendations of Budget and Finance pertaining to the 2010 Presbytery Budget:
1. That a task force be formed to examine the future possibility of reducing costs in providing
Presbytery offices and meeting spaces. Background: The older section of our building is difficult
to heat and cool, and other needed maintenance will be expensive. Mowing and other care of
our five-acre grounds are ongoing cost factors. A rented suite in an office building could be
more cost-effective. The task force will consist of a member of Budget and Finance, a member of
Office and Personnel, the Council chair or vice chair, the interim GP/SC, and two at -large
members with expertise in real estate and knowledge of the meeting and other usage patterns o f
the current office.
2. That cash reserves be spent down fro m appro ximately $350,000 to $200,000, which figure is
calculated to provide our having on hand liquidity sufficient to meet three months of the
Presbytery‟s budget as we prudently prepare for a potential catastrophic event. Background: To
cover probable deficits in the Presbytery’s budget, the Budget & Finance Committee anticipates
potentially drawing $50,000 from the reserves each year during 2010, 2011 and 2012. Also see
Recommendati on #1 on next page.
3. That the Council ask committees and mission communities to advise the Budget & Finance
Co mmittee by September 15 of a 20% reduction to be made in their 2010 budgets.
C. Referred a recommendation back to Budget and Finance that would have reduced Presbytery‟s mileage
reimbursement for clergy carrying out Presbytery mission and ministry fro m $.50 to $.25. per mile, and,
if th is is to be done, asked the committee to consider a uniform, across -the-board cut affecting all
participant members of co mmittees.
Council notes the existing policy of Shenandoah Presbytery, printed on the bottom of check request
vouchers:
It is the policy of Shenandoah Presbytery to reimburse all pastors and educators for mileage to
Presbytery committee meetings to the extent not covered by travel allowances from churches. Many
pastors and educators have adequate travel allowances, updated annually by their terms of call and
which take into consideration their regular attendance at Presbytery committee meetings. These pastors
and educators need not fill out a Presbytery check request form but should instead voucher their mileage
to their church. The travel allowance for each congregation is different, as is the mileage to committee
meetings. It is left to the discretion of each pasto r and educator to determine which mileage
reimbursement method applies.
D. Approved appointing a task force consisting of Mary Lou Co x (Presbytery moderator), Jonathan Bunker
(Vice moderator), Lisa Webb (Council chair), Dan Williams (Council vice chair), Sal ly Hinch man
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(Interim General Presbyter/Stated Clerk), and two commissioners to the 219 th General Assembly, the
Rev. John Bethard and Elder Susanne Taylor, to develop a strategy for handling the following items sent
down to the presbyteries for their affirmat ive or negative votes: the proposed new Form o f Govern ment,
the Belhar Confession, and the proposed amendment to G-6.0106b,as well as any other amendments to
the Book of Order.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Council makes the following reco mmendations to Presbytery:
A. That Chapter VIII, paragraph 8.5.4 of the Presbytery Manual be amended to increase the amount of cash
on hand held by Shenandoah Presbytery, by striking out “$50,000” and inserting $200,000.”
Effect of change: “The Presbytery shall maintain a cash reserve of $50,000 $200,000 which may be
drawn upon to pay salaries of Presbytery staff, co mmittee expenses, and operating expenses of the
General Assembly if there is a shortfall in the congregations‟ remittances.” Note: This requires a 2/3 vote
of the members of Presbytery present (Manual, 7.6.2). The Budget and Finance Committee is developing
a number of changes to Chapter VIII, and expects to present all of these before the end of 2010.
B. Council places the follo wing person in nomination to fill a vacancy on the Nominations Co mmittee:
Elder A lan (Larry) Mayer, Hebron Church (HAMC, Class of 2011)
Council will provide nominees for the Class of 2013 at a future meet ing of Presbytery.
B UDGET AND FINANCE
The Rev. Carl D. Ho ward, chair, gave the follo wing report for informat ion:
The 2010 and 2011 Budgets: An Explanation
Due to the weak economy, many of our congregations‟ members have lost jobs or have decreased income. The impact of
this on the individual churches and subsequently on the congreg ations‟ responses to the needs of the Presbytery indicates a
considerable deficit for 2010. Co mmittees and mission communities have been asked to curtail expenses, but we still
anticipate a notable deficit.
Total 2010 g iving toward the Presbytery‟s undesignated budget for our joint mission and ministry apparently will total
around $800,000, co mpared to an approved 2010 budget of $980,000.
We used almost $30,000 fro m reserve funds in 2009. We anticipate using at least $50,000 for 2010, and the preliminary
2011 budget reflects an anticipated draw-down of $50,000 fro m reserve funds.
With an expectation that the economic situation will be similar in 2011, the Budget & Finance Co mmittee is reco mmending
that the congregations jointly fund a $800,000 budget for next year. “Asking” letters will be going to congregations by the
end of August. A “preliminary budget” is on pages 80-85. It will be submitted to the Presbytery Council in October, and a
final 2011 budget will be presented to the Presbytery in November.
A record of the congregations‟ giving toward the undesignated budget, which includes our per capita pay ments to the
Synod and General Assembly, is on pages 86-88.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Elder Tony Wilson announced an upcoming retreat featuring the Rev . Cynthia Rigby, to be held at Massanetta Springs
March 4-5, 2011. More information to follow.
CHURCH MUTUAL INS URANCE
Mr. Richard Dorman, area representative from Church Mutual, shared information regarding risk management and an
opportunity for churches to receive a needs assessment at no charge. www.church mutual.co m is a source for numerous
resources.
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THE B IG EV ENT
The Big Event will be held September 11, 2010 at Massanetta Springs with worship, workshops and a mission fair. Go to
www.shenpres.org for registration information.
GEN ERAL ASS EMB LY COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Shenandoah Presbytery‟s commissioners to the 219th General Assembly were on hand to address the Body. All
commissioners are available for the next two years to visit churches. Written reports can be found on pages 89-95. The
Rev. Dr. Fred A. Holbrook led in prayer for the work o f the co mmissioners.
RECESS
The Body adjourned at 12:15 to the fellowship hall to enjoy a wonderful meal provided by the Church. The Body
reconvened at 1:15.
INTERCESSORY PRAYERS
Elder Charlotte Hott led the body in prayer remembering the many persons and causes that members of Shenandoah
Presbytery had called to our attention in written concerns during the morning.
PRESB YTER Y STAFF
Interim General Presbyter Sally Hinch man, shared highlights of her past year “walking with the presbytery on this journey
during this time of transition and discernment.” Sally thanked the Body for the privilege and is looking forward to the
coming year.
Resource Coordinator Lisa Hedrick, noted her display table was full of resources for World Commun ion Sunday and
stewardship.
WORLD WIDE MINIS TRIES
The Rev. Ho mer T. Corn ish, chair, gave a report for information. (see page 96)
PARTNERS HIP COMMITT EE
The Rev. Bob von Oeyen noted the annual banquet will be held October 15 at the Warrenton Church.
MOFFETT FOR MISS ION
Paul Wolverton, co mmissioned lay pastor to the Tomahawk Church, sp oke on their grant received fro m the Moffett Fund to
purchase equipment for their youth praise band.
COMMITT EE ON MINIS TRY
The Rev. John T. Bethard, chair, gave the report for the Co mmittee, which was approved as follows:
I. FOR INFORMATION:
A. Rev. Beth McCrary will be mentor to CLP Isca Mitchell.
B. Rev. Randy Webb will be mentor to CLP Judy Hensley.
C. Received written triennial visits to Buckton, Bunker Hill, Mt. Horeb, Nineveh, Sherando, Timber Ridge,
Williamsville and Woodstock churches.
D. Annual evaluations of commissioned lay pastors will begin this fall. The COM suggests, as a way of
encouraging sessions to respond to the written evaluations concerning their commissioned lay pastor,
emphasizing the importance of the session evaluation and the mandate from the Book of Order that an
annual evaluation be conducted.
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II. ACTIONS TA KEN:
A. Approved the church informat ion form for an associate pastor at Waynesboro First Church.
B. Approved the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between the Rev. Jan Owen and the Buffalo Gap
and Craigsville churches effective May 31, 2010.
C. Approved placing the Rev. Marcia Jaureguizar on the pulpit supply list.
D. Approved transferring the Rev. Susannah Tulloch to the Presbytery of New Castle effective June 2, 2010.
E. Approved the temporary supply contract between the Rev. Betty Jean Young and the New Providence
Church through December 1, 2010.
F. Approved the interim pastor contract between the Rev. Jan G. Owen and the Tinkling Spring Church
through May 31, 2011.
G. Approved renewing the CLP contract between Ray Fit zgerald and the Parish of Shenandoah through May
31, 2011.
H. Approved renewing the stated supply contract between the Rev. Larry Miles and the Parish of
Shenandoah through May 31, 2011.
I. Approved renewing the CLP contract between Bobby Spurgeon and the Parish of the Pastures through
May 31, 2011.
J. Approved Mary Lou McMillin and Don Myers to serve as liaisons to the Mt. Olive Church.
K. Approved Rev. Nancy Whiteley to serve as liaison to Buffalo Gap and Craigsville church es.
L. Burnt Church was given permission to elect a pastor nominating co mmittee.
M. Approved the Rev. Frit z Desire to serve within the bounds of Shenandoah Presbytery to preach and serve
communion at the Tinkling Spring Church on World Co mmunion Sunday, Octobe r 4, 2010.
N. Approved transferring the Rev. James W. “Bill” Moore to the Presbytery of Eastern Virg inia effective
June 26, 2010.
O. Approved the dissolution of the pastoral relat ionship between the Rev. Lee McDermott and the Buckton
Church effect ive August 31, 2010.
P. While recognizing the ongoing economic conditions within our country, we still urge
churches to strive to provide a 2% compensation increase for their pastor(s) for 2011 for the
stability of their ministry.
III. RECOMMENDATIONS:
A. On behalf of the Salary Co mmittee:
That Presbytery accept the 2010 changes in terms of call for min isters as found on pages 97-101
B. On behalf of the Sessional Records Co mmittee:
That Presbytery receive and approve the review of the 2009 session minutes found on page 102 .
COMMITT EE ON PREPARATION FOR MINIS TRY
The Rev. A my Su mmers-M inette, vice-chair, gave an info rmational report. See page 103 for written report
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COMMITT EE ON CHURCH DEVELOPMENT
Elder Joe Higgs, vice-chair, gave the report for Co mmittee.
I. FOR INFORMATION:
The congregation of the Kearneysville Presbyterian Church (Chapter 8 exempt) voted to sale a portion of their
land to the West Virg inia Depart ment of Transportation that will be affected by the Kearneysville 3-Lane Project.
II. ACTION TAKEN:
A task force has been appointed for the disposal of the Stone‟s Chapel Church. Rev. To m Rhyne will be the
moderator, Richard Creasey is a trustee of Winchester First Church, and Jana Howard is a real estate agent and
attends the Strasburg Church.
III. RECOMMENDATION:
That Shenandoah Presbytery approve the application fro m Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church for a loan
up to $300,000 fro m Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP) for build ing improvement pending
the affirmative vote of their congregation on September, 12, 2010.
After much discussion a motion to refer the above item back to the Co mmittee for further study was defeated 45-44.
A motion to postpone the recommendation definitely until the November Presbytery meeting was made, sec onded and
approved, asking that the Shepherdstown Church be heard at this time.
DISASTER RESPONS E TEAM
Elder Dave Thalman reported that training has been provided for mission community representatives; there is a sample
church disaster plan; they have joined the Virg inia VOA D (Vo luntary Organizations Active in Disaster) and are exp loring
becoming a member of West Virg inia VOA D; and presently collecting for Church World Serv ice „Gift of the Heart‟ kits for
flood victims.
CAMPUS MINIS TRY
The Rev. M. Kerry Foster reported they are gathering names of Presbyterian students attending James Madison,
Bridgewater & Blue Ridge; developing the Wednesday night programs, worship and meals; planning for Collegiate
Conference at Montreat following Christmas and an alternative spring break t rip to Nashville.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:18 p .m. with prayer led by Moderator Mary Lou Co x. Presbytery will meet in stated session on
Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at the Massanetta Springs Conference Center in Harrisonburg, Virgin ia, beginning at 9:00
a.m.
Mary Lou Co x, Moderator
Sally Hinch man, Interim Stated Clerk
Kimberly T. Stroupe, Record ing Clerk
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DOCKET
(Members of Presbytery are urged to be registered and seated by 9:30 a.m. If not yet
registered, please do so right after worship)
Elder Mary Lou Cox is the 8:30 a.m. REGISTRATION BEGINS
Presbytery Moderator for 2010
9:30 a.m. Call to Order - Prayer
Re v Jonathan Bunker is the Determining a Quorum
Presbytery Vice-Moderator for Welcome and Introduction of Guests
2010 First time co mmissioners
Seating corresponding members
Representative of host church
Appointments by the Moderator
Correct ion and Approval of Minutes
New Business
Adoption of the Docket
Co mmunicat ions and Report of the Interim Stated Clerk
Omnibus Motion
9:50 a.m. Call to Worship & Hy mn
10:00 a.m. Reflections-Discussions in Small Groups
10:45 a.m. Return to Sanctuary
10:55 a.m. Hy mn & Benedict ion
Dan is vice-chair of Council
and pastor of Staunton 2nd 11:00 a.m. Presbytery Council – Rev. Dan Williams
Church Budget & Finance – Rev. Carl Ho ward
Carl is the chair of B & F and
the pastor of Hedgesville and
11:20 a.m. Professional Develop ment – Tony Wilson
Little Falls churches
11:25 a.m. Church Mutual Insurance – Richard Dorman
Tony is a member of the
Professional Development
Committee 11:35 a.m. The Big Event
11:45 a.m. General Assembly Co mmissioner Reports
12:15 a.m. Lunch ORDER OF THE DA Y
1:15 p.m. Intercessory Prayers
1:20 p.m. Presbytery Staff
1:25 p.m. World Wide Min istries
1:30 p.m. Partnership Co mmittee
1:40 p.m. Moffett for M ission
John is chair of COM and
pastor of Charles Town
Church in WV
1:45 p.m. Co mmittee on Ministry – Rev. John Bethard
Amy is vice-chair of CPM and 1:55 p.m. Co mmittee on Preparation for M inistry – Rev. A my Su mmers-Minette
associate pastor of Covenant
Church in Staunton
2:00 p.m. Church Develop ment – Joe Higgs
Joe is a member of CCD and
an elder at Highland Memorial 2:05 p.m. Disaster Response Team
Ke rry is the pastor of the
Bridgewater Church 2:10 p.m. Campus Ministry – Rev. Kerry Foster
2:15 p.m. Anticipated Adjournment 79
DETAILED B UDGET WORKS HEET - 2011
2008 2009 2010 2011
ACTUA L ACTUA L BUDGET BUDGET W ORKSHEET
Resources Provi ded by:
Shared Undesignated Support 949,068 862,371 950,000 800,000
fro m Congregations
Interest Income 11,638 1,783 10,000 12,800
Corporation Inco me fro m Blue Funds 9,000 9,000 6,000 5,000
Grants from GA & Synod 8,000 3,600 3,000
Other 2,455 3,092
TOTAL 980,161 876,246 969,600 820,800
Resources Used for:
Payments to Governing B odies:
GA - Per Capita (2011-6.35) 104,208 108,492 105,915 107,785
Synod - Per Capita (2011-1.45) 28,797 19,827 12,486 24,612
GA - Shared M ission Support 63,000 63,000 3,000 0,000
Synod - Shared M ission Support 5,250 5,250 5,250 5,000
Subtotal 201,255 196,569 186,651 197,397
Administrati on:
Personnel Costs 358,189 344,526 371,063 358,220
Occupancy:
Janitorial Services 6,845 7,119 7,297 7,297
Janitorial Services - Taxes 524 545 558 558
Utilities 13,354 10,735 14,000 14,000
Major Office Repair 3,095 5,298 3,000 3,000
Bldg & Grounds Mtce 11,266 11,755 12,000 12,000
Insurance 13,392 13,398 14,000 14,000
Other 115 200
Office Expense:
Telephone 4,530 3,179 4,500 3,800
Postage 3,951 2,093 4,000 3,200
Supplies, Paper 11,681 8,261 12,000 11,000
Ban k Service Charges 1,108 1,445 2,640 1,200
Equ ip Rental & Mtce 20,238 19,868 20,000 18,000
Subscriptions & Dues 1,168 610 1,200 750
Co mputer & Equip Replacement 8,097 2,848 8,000 3,000
Audit 6,500 8,000 7,000 8,000
Pres. Meeting Expense
Materials 334 8 250
Part icipants 1,999 551 500 600
Governing Body Responsibilities 1,523 1,315 2,000 1,500
Veh icle Rep lacement Escrow 2,250
Subtotal 467,909 441,553 486,458 460,125
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2008 2009 2010 2011
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Commi ttee Expense:
Co mmittee on Ministry:
Oversight - M inisters & Congregations 1,113 500 1,000 1,000
Co mmission Emergency Fund 1,553 5,000 2,500
Lay Pastor Training & Oversight 1,067 2,954 2,103 1,000
Operat ing Expense 752 17
Churches in Transition - Operating Exp 287 1,000 300
Pastoral Care & Wellness:
Triennial Visits (Honorariu ms) 533 1,764 1,800 1,800
Educator Travel 135 409 1,000 500
Professional Dev Oper Exp 840 9,000 8,000 1,000
New Minster Orientation 142 300 150
Pastoral Care 199 800 800
Sabbatical Asst for small churches 500 2,000 1,000
Retreat Space
PPNC Annual Conf/Membership 895 45 45
Professional Develop ment Co mm 7,160
Synod Cooperative Events 500
Salary Co mmittee - Oper. Expense 200 -
Sessional Records Oper Expense 1,449 1,135 1,500 1,050
Examination Co mmittee - Expense 202 277 500 300
Co m on Ministry - Oper Expense 12,292 9,968 11,000 6,000
Subtotal 28,024 27,619 36,248 17,445
Preparation for M inistry Cmte
Program & Testing 265 5,637 3,100
Operating Expense 3,301 3,861 6,210 2,870
Subtotal 3,566 9,498 6,210 5,970
No minations Co mmittee Expense 265 133 675 150
Permanent Judicial Cmte Expense - 344 250 100
Representation Committee Expense - 86 450 100
Presbytery Council
Vis ion & M ission Committee 553 295 600 600
Budget & Finance 504 157 500 500
PIE 126 125
Office & Personnel 1,472 523 920 920
Strong Ministers Program 61 147 100 100
Legal Fee Escrow fo r Misconduct 2,000 1,800 1,800 1,800
History Co mmittee 500 100
Disaster Response Team 1,645 358 2,000 1,500
Division Operat ing Expense 6,026 7,894 4,591 2,975
Subtotal 12,388 11,174 11,136 8,495
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2008 2009 2010 2011
ACTUA L ACTUA L BUDGET BUDGET W ORKSHEET
Moffett Grant Fund Expense 190 284 330 300
Funds Administration Expense 217 276 180 180
Hunger Resource Team 180
Church Develop ment
Min istry Program Grants 62,000 4,150 23,000 20,000
Churchwide Redevelop ment Confer 4,000 1,977 5,000 2,500
Resources & Administration 2,500 1,200 1,200
New M inistry 7,000 1,500 10,000 6,000
Emergency Ministry Grants 2,000 5,000 2,000
Percept Contract 7,434 7,040 8,500 8,500
Church Consultant Training 1,606 500 500
Mission Study Grant Fund 4,000 2,500 5,000 3,000
New Church Development 920 35,200 25,000
CCD M issionary Church Support 28,960 23,000 27,000 27,000
CCD Operating Expenses 5,580 4,952 6,500 4,025
Subtotal 126,000 81,519 116,700 73,525
Co mmunications Co mmittee
Operat ing Expenses 1,044 869 1,000 800
Dues & Contribution to Media Gr 2,087 100 130
Co mputers 4,656 3,220 3,400 2,720
Co mmunications Conf/Training 1,302 484 2,500 2,000
Subtotal 9,089 4,573 7,000 5,650
World Wide M inistries:
VA Council of Churches 200 200 200 200
W VCouncil o f Churches 200 200 200 200
Operat ing Expenses 910 154 750 750
Subtotal 1,310 554 1,150 1,150
Partnership Co mmittee
Operat ing Expense 184 500 500
IBS Evan & Dev Support 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
Visits to & Fro m Ethiopia 3,730 4,877 6,000 2,500
Partnership Publicity 214 500
BSCO Support 8,500 8,500 8,500
ESL Program 2,031 - 1,150
Travel - Ethiopian Net work Meets - US 1,074 700
Subtotal 11,760 20,849 23,350 17,500
Subtotal - All Co mmittees 192,809 156,910 203,859 130,565
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2008 2009 2010 2011
ACTUA L ACTUA L BUDGET BUDGET W ORKSHEET
MISS ION COMMUNITIES
Eastern Panhandle
Youth Activities 50 40 1,000 1,800
Other 6,930 6,810 5,440 3,775
Poto mac Highlands
Youth Activities 1,000
Other 3,140
Mountain Valley
Youth Activities 406 1,000 1,000
Other 5,999 4,972 3,968 2,968
Central Valley
Youth Activities 153 1,000 1,000
Other 7,000 5,210 4,700 3,700
Highlands-Augusta
Youth Activities 500 1,000 1,000
Other 5,500 3,681 3,968 2,968
Maury River
Youth Activities 850 450 1,000 1,000
Other 5,150 4,950 3,968 3,000
Subtotal 31,979 26,672 31,184 22,211
Support Payments
Massanetta Springs 5,000 4,500 4,500 4,000
Montreat 600 540 540 500
Chaplains Service of Virginia 6,000 6,000 6,000 3,000
Presbyterian Campus Ministry 14,641 15,750 15,750 15,000
Westminster Foundation, Inc. 13,500 15,000 15,000
Subtotal 39,741 41,790 41,790 22,500
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OTHER PAYMENT;
Resource Center:
Acqu - Materials & Equip 1,868 1,831 3,500 2,000
Audio-Visual Maint & Repair 254 300 300
Catalog Rev ision for Co mputer 300 300 300 300
PC USA Resource Meeting 864 580
Capital Rep lacement Escrow 1,100
Operat ing Expenses 305 689 500 300
Subscriptions 242 1,092 800 800
Pro motions 440 600 300
Resource Center Operat ing Cost 600 500
Subtotal 3,833 4,352 8,280 4,500
Presbyterian Women:
Telephone 9 100 100
Travel 1,549 1,476 1,800 1,600
Postage 259 88 100 100
Spring Gathering 414 2,090 1,008 800
Literature 44 376 200 150
Su mmer Gathering 800 500
Fall Gathering 904 819 1,085 700
Montreat 200 200
Trienniu m 1,500 1,574 1,000 850
Subtotal 4,678 6,422 6,293 5,000
Other:
Camp Scholarships 3,000
Youth Ministries 7,000 7,000 7,000 6,000
Montreat/Trienniu m Conference 9,500 9,500 6,000
Camp Paddy Run - Personnel Costs 9,621 10,006 11,841 11,841
Camp Paddy Run - Utilit ies & Other 2,101 2,009 2,000 2,000
HerStory Conference 2,000 403 1,656
Big Event 3,000
Subtotal 20,722 31,918 31,997 28,841
Subtotal of all other pay ments 29,233 42,692 46,570 38,341
TOTAL PAYMENTS 962,927 906,186 996,512 871,139
DIFFER ENCE - TO OR (FROM) 17,235 (29,940) (26,912) (50,339)
RES ERVES
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ESTIMATED PERSONNEL COSTS FOR 2011
Position Salary Matching Health Travel Con Ed Total
Ins &
FICA Pension
Gen Pres 71,750.00 5,489.00 22,601.00 7,350.00 1,500.00 $108,690.00
Treasurer
Stated Clerk
Resource
Coordinator 37,974.00 2,905.00 11,962.00 2,500.00 500.00 55,841.00
Asst for
Constitution 36,060.00 2,758.00 11,359.00 50,177.00
Bookkeeper 22,535.00 1,724.00 24,259.00
Co mmunicat ions
Coordinator 36,356.00 2,781.00 11,452.00 3,000.00 $500.00 54,089.00
Office
Coordinator 33,334.00 2,550.00 10,500.00 46,384.00
Hunger Action
Enabler 6,813.00 522.00 2,146.00 500.00 850.00 10,831.00
Temporary
Office Help $2,600.00 2,600.00 199.00 2,799.00
Support Staff 3,650.00 $1,500.00 5,150.00
TOTAL 247,422.00 18,928.00 70,020.00 $17,000.00 4,850.00 358,220.00
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2008 2010 2010 2010 2010
MEM ASKING ACCEPT DIFFERENCE ACTUAL
CHURCH BERS ask vs accept thru July
Augusta Stone 199 6,842 6,842 0 4,143
Berkeley Springs 124 6,700 0 6,700 1,675
Berryville 137 6,700 6,700 0 3,900
Bethany 140 4,964 2,500 2,464
Bethel 306 25,700 10,662 15,038 2,091
Bethesda 209 8,833 7,368 1,465
Beulah 44 1,964 835 1,129 485
Bloomery 39 1,826 1,826 0
Bridgewater 130 8,600 0 8,600
Broadway 97 3,957 4,467 -510 2,506
Buckton 94 3,494 646 2,848 646
Buena Vista 159 5,750 5,750 0 3,888
Buffalo Gap 26 1468 600 868
Bunker Hill 119 4,384 3,000 1,384 1,500
Burlington 28 1,700 1,700 0 1,700
Burnt 56 2,446 0 2,446 1,453
Charles Town 320 18,832 5,000 13,832 2,000
Circleville 62 2,611 2,611 0 1,306
Collierstown 155 5,628 5,628 0 5,200
Cooks Creek 246 17,882 17,882 0 8,941
Covenant 490 38,524 27,150 11,374 14,800
Craigsville 27 2,000 1,475 525 1,200
Elk Branch 27 1,495 100 1,395
Elkton 111 4,649 4,000 649 2,000
Fairfield 47 2,857 2,857 0 1,190
Falling Waters 141 7,737 7,737 0 2,886
Finley Memorial 198 10,008 6,815 3,193 4,158
Franklin 129 6,100 5,000 1,100 2,510
Front Royal 178 14,109 14,109 0 13,230
Gerrardstown 60 3,442 3,442 0 2,100
Glen Kirk 56 4,246 2,446 1,800 1,228
Halltown 19 1,274 1,274 0
Harrisonburg 1st 1233 85,000 83,000 2,000 13,833
Hebron 206 7,286 7,286 0 750
Hedgesville 38 1,900 1,900 0 970
Hermitage 153 5,573 0 5,573
Highland Memoria l 91 6,000 6,000 0 3,000
Hot Springs 91 7,833 3,300 4,533 1,925
Kearneysville 20 1302 0 1,302
Keyser 178 11,070 0 11,070 3,785
Lexington 608 57,101 57,672 -571 33,642
Little Falls 55 2,418 2,100 318 2,100
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2008
MEM 2010 2010 2010 2010
BERS ASKING ACCEPT DIFFERENCE ACTUAL
CHURCH ask vs accept thru July
Loch Willow 175 6,180 5,150 1,030 1,288
Martinsburg First 146 8,732 8,732 0 4,366
Massanutten 537 44,821 16,500 28,321 8,250
McCutchen 18 1247 400 847 400
McDowell 70 2,832 1,838 994
Monterey 73 3,642 3,642 0
Moorefield 281 20,550 10,000 10,550 5,004
Mossy Creek 163 6,028 5,848 180 3,722
Mt. Carmel 127 4,605 4,605 0 2,688
Mt. Horeb 164 19,479 12,900 6,579 5,375
Mt. Olive 134 4,798 1,000 3,798
Mt. Storm 32 1,900 1,900 0 1,900
New Monmouth 142 11,000 0 11,000 5,000
New Providence 231 21,600 12,800 8,800 9,550
Nineveh 39 3,860 3,912 -52 2,282
Olivet 182 6,373 6,373 0 2,972
Opequon 435 32,006 30,000 2,006 15,000
Oxford 141 4,992 5,000 -8 2,912
Parish of Pastures 0
Goshen 38 1,799 1,799 0 899
Millboro 56 2,446 1,850 596 925
Rocky Spring 11 1054 679 375 679
Parish of
Shenandoah 0
Ben Salem 41 1,882 0 1,882 941
Immanuel 23 1,385 0 1,385
Mt. Joy 23 1385 1385 0 1,385
Parish of Valleys
Cedar Creek 12 1,200 0 1,200 300
Clearbrook 24 1,412 0 1,412
Ivanhoe 38 1,799 1,000 799 500
Middletown 37 2,271 2,271 0 1,124
Mt. Hope 20 1302 750 552
Round Hill 25 1,440 1,440 0 1,440
Second Opequon 34 2,954 2,954 0 1,482
Wardensville 30 2,317 1,578 739 975
Petersburg 166 10,080 0 10,080 4,242
Piedmont 56 5,158 5,158 0 2,580
Pines Chapel 125 8,293 8,293 0 8,293
Pisgah 14 1,136 1,100 36 1,100
Romney 156 9,500 6,000 3,500 3,000
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2008 2010 2010 2010 2010
MEM ASKING ACCEPT DIFFERENCE ACTUAL
CHURCH BERS ask vs accept thru July
Ruddle 39 1,826 1,500 326 1,500
Seneca Rocks 33 1,661 1,661 0 1,441
Shepherdstown 265 17,508 0 17,508
Sherando 115 4,274 1,525 2,749
Slanesville 26 1,692 1,692 0 987
Smyrna 138 6,220 6,220 0 3,110
Spring Hill 193 7,500 2,500 5,000 2,800
Springfield 27 1,495 1,495 0 748
Staunton First 391 25,792 7,972 17,820 3,986
Staunton Second 166 5,932 0 5,932
Staunton Third 177 6,235 0 6,235 1,750
Strasburg 180 6,318 0 6,318 1,238
Sunnyside 153 5,573 2,400 3,173 1,200
Tabler 27 1,600 1,600 0 933
Timber Ridge 131 10,011 10,011 0 5,840
Tinkling Spring 770 61,252 27,673 33,579 16,143
Tomahawk 37 2,518 2,518 0 800
Trinity 153 16,773 17,612 -839 9,851
Tuscarora 161 5,794 4,622 1,172 4,622
Union 41 3,000 3,000 0 2,150
Upper Tract 17 1219 0 1,219
Warm Springs 87 3,687 3,687 0 1,844
Warrenton 648 52,885 32,190 20,695 18,778
Waynesboro 1st 410 36,165 30,000 6,165 15,000
Waynesboro 2nd 193 7,024 7,024 0 4,097
Westminster 357 24,853 0 24,853 7,450
Williamsville 30 1578 828 750
Winchester First 1020 78,152 63,175 14,977 36,852
Windy Cove 130 7,000 2,400 4,600 1,400
Woodstock 208 7,341 7,345 -4 4,285
Zetta 34 2,200 2,200 0 1,100
TOTALS 17,222 1,100,741 731,387 369,354 397,218
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THE RIVER OF LIVING WATER
It is Friday night, and I have just packed my suitcase for the return trip to Virginia tomorrow. General Assembly has
concluded the majority of its business, and as with most assemblies in recent years, some of the decisions we made were
received well, while some were not. We will close as we began, in worship. Then we will depart and begin the real work
of our jobs as commissioners.
By now, it is possible that you have read some accounts in the secular media about our work here. I am told we made the
front page of the New York Times. The decisions we made might be questionable in your thoughts. I urge you to
withhold making judgments about our work until you can talk directly to us, the commissioners. The secula r press tries,
God bless them, but unless they‟re Presbyterians, they probably do not understand our processes. Unless they had listened
to the testimonies in the open committee hearings, participated in the prayers and the Roberts Rules explanations, it is
unlikely they understand it all well enough to write our story. It‟s hard enough for us to explain what happened here. We
are the church, and while religion editors of newspapers want to get these sensational headlines, we are called to be holy,
set aside to glorify God, and not be conformed to the modes of secular society. We are the PC(USA) and our General
Assembly speaks to the PC(USA) with regard to how we are to live, even as we are in the world. We are not to be of the
world.
What I am taking away from the last few months of reading, and the past six days of intense deliberations and more
reading, has been the experience of the undeniable presence of the Holy Spirit in our midst. There were impassioned
pleas, there were stands taken, and yes, there were tears shed; there were also a lot of prayers for the gift of discernment,
lots of hugs given, information imparted, friendships rekindled, laughter shared and other light-hearted moments such as
the “Plenergizers” taught to the assembled adults of all ages by the Young Adult Advisory Delegates on Thursday and
Friday afternoons. One was called “Istanbul” and the other was called the “Ants in your Pants Dance”. These young
people are the present church, as well as the future, and we are truly, truly blessed to have them!
Our worship services were glorious. The opening service incorporated the music of a combined choir from the Twin
Cities‟ area, interpretive dance from different cultures - - a theme repeated on Friday morning - - and throughout the
service, a “performance artist” creating a painting on black fabric, utilizing some type of paints in swirls of blues, golds,
greens and whites; it was completed a little bit after the service was completed and once dried, was hung in the plenary
hall for the remainder of the week.
We will finish our business meetings in the morning, and I‟ll head out for the airport, where I will say “so long” to the
Twin Cities and catch the flight back to Virginia. I think I will be leaving behind something of my self he re, but hope I
have put on something special here. I‟ll get back to my routines next week, but I don‟t think I‟ll ever be quite the same
again. This has been a life shaping experience. As surely as I poured the waters dipped from the confluence of the
Rapidan, Robinson and Rappahannock Rivers into the pitchers that were poured out at the beginning of each worship
service and each business session, rivers of living water will pour from my heart, because I am a believer. I am a
Presbyterian.
Elder Susanne Taylor
Warrenton Church
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I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as one of the commissioners from the Presbytery of Shenandoah to the 219 th
General Assembly. Thank you for the commissioning service at the May meeting of presbytery and for the prayers offered
for us throughout our week in Minneapolis.
I appreciate the faithfulness with which the others from our presbytery served. I learned much from them and their gift of
fellowship and prayer sustained me. Sally Hinchman also served as a valuable resource for our delegation, and we all
appreciated her care throughout the assembly. We were also proud of and thankful for the work that Dan Williams offered
through the FOG task force.
The election of the moderator on the first evening of the assembly turned out to be the first of what would be many
surprises for me. Given that there were six candidates standing for moderator, we figured it would be a long evening, and
it was. I wish I could say that I knew from her first words that Cynthia Bolbach would prevail, but that would be far from
the truth. In fact, after her first words, I thought to myself, “There‟s no way she will be elected.” But as the night went on,
it became clear that she has all the qualities needed for a moderator. Her leadership throughout the week confirmed her
gifts for the office.
I had the privilege of serving on the Church Orders and Ministry Committee. Our committee dealt with issues related to
ordination, Christian Educators, and the call process for churches seeking pastors. Our presbytery‟s overture advocate,
John Sloop, presented the overture from Shenandoah Presbytery to our committee. We also heard from about fifty people
who signed up to speak to us during the open hearings.
I was surprised by a number of things in my committee. First, we chose to accomplish our work through a process of
discernment. I admit that I had some initial misgivings about that decision. It forced me to sit at a small round table with
the same assigned seat and tablemates every time our committee met. I was unable to sit by those who thought only like
me, and I was uncertain about what would happen. I never dreamed it would become a time for spiritual renewal and a
deepening of my faith as I talked and listened to those at my table.
Second, I was surprised at the depth of the open hearings. I had braced myself for extreme emotionalism on all sides of
the issues before us, but I couldn‟t have been more wrong. We were privileged to hear people of faith from all sides
expressing their thoughts with passion, reason, and honor.
Finally, my committee surprised me by its sense of collegiality in the midst of disagreement. I have heard some scoff at
that statement, but I testify to its truth and its power. Because we belong to God, we also belong to one another, even
when we disagree.
I found the worship at this year‟s assembly to be particularly strong. One of my favorite services included the
commissioning of new mission partners to various locations around the globe. It was by far the most susta ined ovation of
the entire week (which perhaps wasn‟t noted in the press).
Our presbytery will have much opportunity to talk about some of the key actions of this year‟s assembly. We will vote on
the language of G-6.0106b; we will consider adding the Belhar Confession; we will discuss the merits of the new Form of
Government. I am exceedingly confident in our ability to engage in those discussions with depth, courage, and grace.
Blessings and peace,
John P. Leggett
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Reports on the 2010 General Assembly held in M inneapolis, MN, Ju ly 2-10.
Our PCUSA Deno mination continues in deep and rich diversity. It was my privilege to meet, wo rship, and work with sisters
and brothers fro m all over our Nat ion and beyond.
The Co mmittee to which I was assigned was Polity. We did not deal with the proposed new form of Govern ment; but we had
over fifty items of business to consider.
During p lenary sessions, debate was often spirited and passionate, but always respectful. It is noteworthy, how our Ch urch is
not afraid to wrestle with comp lex but important issues.
Our Interim Presbytery Executive, Sally Hinchman proved to be especially encouraging and helpful. Despite our distance fro m
the Valley, Sally provided welco me and wonderful hospitality. We are b lessed to have her leadership. I
am thankful to Shenandoah Presbytery for the opportunity of attending this latest Assembly.
Paul O‟Go rek
Chaplain, Sunnyside
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I co me away fro m Minneapolis with very mixed feelings. If I had to classify the assembly in theological terms, I might be te mpted to
say it was “moderate” and maybe even “left-leaning.” But I th ink that oversimplifies matters a litt le too much.
I am very concerned about the future of the Church, but not for the reasons you might think. Yes, there are issues coming to the
presbyteries, and once again we will engage in debate about things most of us have already made up our minds about. My concern
stems fro m something else. When we dis missed the idea of a formal confirmation about twenty years ago, we took away a marke r
and a mo ment in the life of our young people. As I listened to the kind of reasoning used by YAADs and younger pastors in debate, it
seemed to me that our decision two decades ago has actually failed our young people. Personally, witnessing this lack of fou ndation
brings me ho me mo re motivated than ever to build a strong foundation in the lives of our young people.
I am also concerned about our traditions (which, as the “youngest” pastor in delegation, I find a litt le weird). The PC(USA) has an
identity problem. In a world where people update their facebook status four and five times a day, it is a difficult thing to be a
denomination where it takes eighteen to twenty-four months to find a pastor. We intentionally engage in debate in order to listen to
each other, and that can make for a slow-moving organization. In Minneapolis, I got this clear sense that the emerging generation
wants to see our protracted way of doing things change. I dearly hope that we don‟t abandon what is great about our heritage in order
to be current.
In terms of experience, General Assembly was great. It was tiring, and I knew it would be. I think if I had not been to an assemb ly as
an observer, I would have been lost fro m day one. I want to encourage former co mmissioners to g ive a little coaching to future
commissioners so they know what to expect when it is their turn.
One of the greatest mo ments in Minneapolis happened on the very first day. I attended an overview event sponsored by one of the
affinity groups. The director of that group stood in front of everyone and reminded us that at the end of the GA, no matter how intense
the debate, we walked away with no enemies. We all have agendas, and I would be ly ing if I said everything about the 219th went
the way I wanted. But mo re important than my agenda is the unity of Christ‟s church, and I am p roud of the way that, for the most
part, we were able to walk away fro m Minneapolis as the family of God.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. John Bethard
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First I want to thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be a delegate to the 219 th General Assembly. It truly was a fun and
educational experience. I have never experience this type of convention before. The first four days were spent in committee d iscussing
the overtures and staff reco mmendations. So me of the co mmittees had primary almost single issue debates; I was on Committee 3 that
covered General Assembly Procedures. Our topics covered;
Time o f day or night when controversial issues would be brought before the GA
Nu mber of co mmissioner to be invited to the GA
How often the GA would meet, one proposal was for every six years
Reco mmendation for Per Cap ita for the next t wo years. We started off with the goal of $6.15 for next year, but by the end of
the assembly, it was up to $6.50.
Raises for the staff in Lexington
Approved the election of Associated Clerks of The GA, including To m Hay
Reco mmended that the Presbyterian Historical Society reduce their budget by 10% since they represented 13% of the per
capita budget
Although not the most excit ing business, it prepared you for the next four days of the plenary session. Here, the issues came at us very
fast paced. You defin itely had to have read the reports and background before or you would not have had time to unde rstand what or
why the topic was being presented. For the most part the discussions were well mannered and spoken fro m the heart and address the
issues. As the Vice Moderator stated on Thursday “we were p laying nicely”.
For me the h ighlight of the assembly was when the ecu menical clergy delegate for the Orthodox Church of Belarus addressed the
plenary session on Thursday. He addressed us from “an unbroken and unreformed church that is over 2000 years old.” He
understands the need of the church to perform social work and provide moral guidance but not the need to reinvent moral issues. He
spoke that we use the same Bible; however the Sp irit must be different for us as we seemed to be inventing a new relig ion. He closed
with “don‟t be confirmed to the world but seek the Lord”.
There were times where I was totally frustrated with the actions of the GA and wanted to pack up and leave. As it turned out, I did
have to leave Friday afternoon due to a death in the family. At the GA it seemed that a majority of the issues discussed dealt with
GLBT issues. Social justice issues and biblical standards carried the day. To me, that is not the main issue facing our deno mination
today.
I would like to make one reco mmendation for the 220th General Assembly. I spoke to other commissioners and their Presbytery has
the alternates go the GA fo r a couple of days this time and serve as delegates at the 221st General Assembly. That way they a re not
new to how the business is conducted and can hopefully be more effective. The n ext GA will be in Pittsburg. This might be a good
chance to try this since travel cost might be less than Detroit or Port land in the upcoming years.
Again, thank you for the experience of a lifetime. May God bless our efforts.
Elder Tho mas Clayton
Harrisonburg First Church
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I arrived on July 1st to exp lore the large Convention Center and the area before the Assembly began meeting.
My committee assignment was “The New Form of Govern ment” which Dan Williams, 2 nd Church Staunton, and Cynthia Bolbach
served as co-moderators of the Task Force. Our co mmittee began meeting on Friday, Ju ly 2 nd to develop community and to hear a
presentation from the Task Force about their work in developing this document. The Assembly Co mmittee made a variety of editorial
and other changes to the document. The Assembly approved this report on Wednesday night in the Plenary Session and this new
Form of Govern ment is being sent to presbyteries for vote.
On Saturday night we elected the new Moderator, Elder Cynthia Bolbach and her Vice Moderator. There were six candidates who ran
for Moderator and she was elected on the fourth ballot.
The Sunday Morning Worship Service, which lasted 2 hours, included representatives fro m various racial ethnic groups such as
Native A merican, Hispanics, Russian, and Korean. The former moderator preached.
After committees met on Sunday afternoon a 4th of July picnic and celebrat ion was held at Nicollet Island, on the Mississippi River.
The local co mmittee served chicken, walleye, roasted corn and salads. The evening ended with fireworks.
I attended various worship services which were meaningful. I heard former Vice President, Walter Mondale at the Westminster
Presbyterian Church. He is a member of this large and beautiful congregation.
While I was at General Assembly, I met many new friends and others I‟ve know through the years. It was great getting to know the
commissioners and advisory delegates from the Presbytery of Shenandoah. They were most helpful in getting me set up with my
computer. Thank you for this opportunity to serve from this presbytery.
Elder Merrily Kohler
Loch Willo w Presbyterian Church
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From My Eyes: The 219th General Assembly
Kathi Crites, Young Adult Advisory Delegate
On July 1st through the 10th , I had the opportunity to attend the 219th General Assembly in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, as a Young Adult Advisory Delegate, or YAAD. Technically I was the second person my pastor had asked,
the first person she asked was unable to go. As we think on it now, my pastor and I consider it the providence of God that
I was able to attend. Honestly in the beginning I had no idea I what I was getting into. I am new to the Presbyterian
Church; I have been active with the church for five years, but only a member for three. I knew about GA, but didn‟t
understand what it encompassed. I defiantly know now! My General Assembly experience was enlightening and life
changing. I discovered so much, about the church as well as about myself. Here is a little about my GA journey. Thank
you Shenandoah Presbytery for allowing me the opportunity to attend the 219th General Assembly.
I have done lots of travelling in my lifetime, but generally it has been by car or bus. I have only flown twice, and
that was with a very experienced traveler who could get you through an airport. So I have to say my biggest worry about
going to General Assembly was travelling by myself. I had no idea what I was supposed to do, good thing the Office of
General Assembly sends out complete information. I would have been lost without there help. My trip was a success. My
ride to Dulles also knew her way around an airport. I am thankful to COLA for have people in Minnesota, to point me in
the right direction.
Right from the beginning I was introduced to all the acronyms that are a part of the PCUSA, YAAD being one of
them. Being a Young Adult Advisory Delegate was a great experience. Meeting some of the other 172 other YAADS
from all over the US was neat as well, because you really couldn‟t meet all of them. For the first day, we had a YAAD
orientation on the “low down” of being a YAAD, as well as our schedule for the rest of the week, which included a
nightly caucus. When we met for the nightly gatherings, we were tired, but after we debriefed for a little while, we got to
do energizers. Let me tell you the room became alive. During the first caucus we worshipped together and spent time
singing, praying, and having communion together. We also had communion on our last night together as a group.
Being a YAAD gave me an opportunity to meet new people and quite possibly forge new friendships, which I
hope will last a lifetime. There were a group of YAADs I joined, and we became the “A” Team. The people that are were
on the “A” Team were from Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, Kansas and California and South Dakota
Honestly when I was first asked to go to GA, I wondered what there was in Minnesota to do, I thought there
wasn‟t much there, however I was wrong, because they house the US largest mall, and we got to go there! The members
of COLA (Committee on Local Arrangements) organized this trip for us, and it was an overwhelming experience. While
there we received a meal, a gift card, an opportunity to explore, then watch an improve group called Comedy Sportz. It
was entertaining to see the members of this group try to develop a comedy act about parliamentary procedure.
When registering for GA, you are assigned a committee. As providence would have it I was assigned to
committee fifteen, Church Growth, Christian Education and PILP (Presbyterian Investment and Loans Program), because
during our meetings we talked about discipleship and evangelism, two words our local church struggles with, and now I
get to go back and tell them a little more about this. Our committee completed our business meetings rather quickly, so we
were introduced to a series called Travelling Light, which assists churches in the evangelism program called, “Growing
the Church Deep and Wide.” Upon completing our bus iness we got to go on a field trip that took us out in to the twin
cities to two churches that are implementing this program. It was interesting to learn what these churches were doing to
bring members into their church.
I believe one of the things that both enlightened and confused me was the plenary sessions. When I first walked
into plenary hall, I was amazed. I had never seen that many Presbyterians in one place. The largest group of Presbyterians
I have experienced is at Montreat. When we got down to business some of the items went through rather quickly others
took much longer. It was on the ones that took a good bit of time that had me confused at times. I thought I had a grasp on
parliamentary procedure, but I learned I was wrong. When it came to people making amendments, adding substations, I
was lost; the comforting thing about my confusion was to learn that I wasn‟t the only one confused. As a YAAD in
plenary, we voice and an advisory. Witnessing the election of the moderator in plenary was a neat process, and if anything
very long.
Being dubbed “YAADtastic” I think went to our heads, but also gave us the confidence to know that even though
our votes weren‟t counted in plenary, the commissioners took them into consideration. It was also a real treat to lead some
of the commissioners in energizers during some of the sessions. It limbered them up as well as relieved some of the
tension that was present. I had heard stories that plenary sessions could get out of hand, however, this year everything
remained calm. I have to say as you were sitting there, you began to realize who liked to come up to the microphone and
talk multiple times. I made friends in the plenary sessions as well. I helped those that were sitting near me with computer
issues. I also met the TSAD (Theological Student Advisory Delegate) Amber, from Southern Louisiana. She was quite
helpful when I became confused during plenary sessions
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Overall General Assembly was a real treat for me to attend. I saw the church at its best and at its worst; however I
still am happy to be a Presbyterian. General Assembly opened my eyes to see, the person I really am. For so long I went
spoke the beliefs my family taught me, not that I don‟t respect their opinions, but at GA I was able to better establish my
feelings, and what I believe about certain issues that were brought out in plenary sessions. By going to General Assembly
I believe that I have learned things that I can bring back to my church. I also learned that I want to go to seminary, and go
out into the mission field, I have always thought about doing this but it wasn‟t until GA that I found out it is what I am
meant to do. General Assembly and my experiences there have opened me up to learn about myself, the church, as well as
the opportunity to meet new people and form lasting relationships. So thank you again Shenandoah Presbytery for
allowing me the opportunity to experience General Assembly, somewhere down the road I hope to have the opportunity to
attend another General Assembly.
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WORLD WIDE MINISTRIES REPORT TO PRESBYTERY
1. Partnership – Plans for 20th anniversary celebration at Mettu, Ethiopia with Doug Sensabaugh and Randy Webb
attending to represent Shenandoah Presbytery in Nov.2010.
2. $2 a member update – for 2nd mile fund – Presbyterian News service reported on Shenandoah raising $11,000 in
2009 and its plans to raise another $13,000 in 2010 for a total of $24,000 for the two years. (Envelopes available at
registration desk)
3. Progress on updating : “Catch the Mission Spirit Booklet” – Updated printed version is available at registration
desk.
4. “Big Event” – The Leadership Fair is scheduled to take place at Massanetta Springs on September 11th with
cooperation of WOC , Resource Center, and World Wide Ministries.(WWM Churches interested in putting up a display
please contact Carol Miller at millerca@jmu.edu or call at H -(540) 442-8113 or O -(540)568-7845
5. New Wilmington Mission Conference, July 24-31st, 2010 ( Unable to get a group of youth from Trinity and
Massanutten to attend.) – Partly due to competition from Montreat and Massanetta Springs. Hunter Farrell reports
Montreat will have a Worldwide Missions Conference in summer of 2011.
6. RAMSEY FUND DISPURSEMENTS:
Ethiopia trip support - $1,600
Synod Men (Tinkling springs) - $600
Lexington – Malawi Trip - $800
Lexington – Honduras trip - $800
Baja Trip for Highland Augusta MC - $1,000
Total disbursements: $4,800
7.Still in need of a representative from Eastern Panhandle to serve on the World Wide Ministries Committee
8. Met with Hunter Farrell of World Missions during BibleConference at Massanetta, Wednesday ,August 4th, 2010 over
lunch.
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2009-2010 INSTALLED PAS TOR SALARIES
Full Cash Nontax Housing Taxed Taxed Medical/ Cont
Church Pastor Year Time salary Housing Manse Utilities SECA Bonus Equity Med SECA Pension Dental Other Auto Ed Book Misc
Augusta Stone B. McCrary 2009 Yes 20800 22880 3618 13230 3500 1000
Augusta Stone B. McCrary 2010 Yes 20800 22880 3618 13230 2500 1000
Berkeley Spgs R. Osborne 2009 Yes 21736 21840 13900 3333 2400 500 360
Berkeley Spgs R. Osborne 2010 Yes 22170 22277 14178 3396 2400 500 360
Berryville J. Bunker 2009 Yes 23128 23128 3538 15685 2500 500 300
Berryville J. Bunker 2010 Yes 24284 24284 3716 16469 2500 500 300
Bethany R.vonOeyen 2009 Yes 12500 23000 2941 1050 11183 2700 300
Bethany R.vonOeyen 2010 Yes 12500 23000 2941 1050 11183 2700 300
Bethel J. Thornton 2009 Yes 35788 11255 2000 3897 1432 15362 1000 3500 500 500
Bethel J. Thornton 2010 Yes 35788 11255 4500 3897 1432 15362 1000 2500 500
Bethesda T utterow 2009 Yes 31000 9900 yes 3363 200 2000 13514 5000 800 600 600
Bethesda T utterow No report
Bridgewater K. Foster 2009 Yes 19880 25000 3819 14521 1217 5000 1000
Bridgewater K. Foster 2010 Yes 19880 25000 3819 14521 1217 5000 1000
Broadway S. Hill 2009 Yes 16744 21648 1734 1734 12640 2878 500
Broadway S. Hill 2010 Yes 16744 21648 1734 1734 12640 2850 500
Buckton McDermott 2009 Yes 34000 10200 3662 1200 14301 4000 1000 500
Buckton McDermott 2010 Yes 34000 10200 3662 1200 14301 4000 1000 500
BuffGap/Craigsville J. Owen 2009 No 23652 3481 2230 8611 2462 500 200
BuffGap/Craigsville J. Owen 2010 No 23652 3481 2230 8611 2462 500 200
Charles Town J. Bethard 2009 Yes 39947 7049 5200 2400 17341 3500 1200 600 600
Charles Town J. Bethard 2010 Yes 39947 7049 5200 2400 17341 3500 1200 600 600
Collierstown J. Hastings 2009 Yes 32760 9000 8000 3355 100 1200 13532 3500 500 500 2400
Collierstown J. Hastings 2010 Yes 35070 9000 10000 3651 100 1200 14260 3500 500 500 2400
Cooks Creek G. Evans 2009 Yes 20268 20000 5330 12684 4000 800 300
Cooks Creek G. Evans 2010 Yes 20268 20000 5330 887 12684
Covenant J. Peterson 2009 Yes 45662 23025 5692 21636 2341 1742 210
Covenant J. Peterson 2010 Yes 45662 23025 5692 21636 2341 1500 210
Covenant Amy 2009 Yes 25902 17268 3584 13598 367 2307 1742 210
Covenant Amy 2010 Yes 25902 17268 3584 13598 367 2307 1500 210
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Full Cash Nontax Housing Taxed Taxed Medical/ Cont
Church Pastor Year Time salary Housing Manse Utilities SECA Bonus Equity Med SECA Pension Dental Other Auto Ed Book Misc
Elkton A. Ross 2009 Yes 22379 14919 2853 11749 331 2100 1000 600
Elkton A. Ross 2010 Yes 23050 15367 2939 12101 331 2000 1000 600
Fairfield/T Ridge C Moore 2009 Yes 28600 10800 5000 3264 2288 13132 3500 500 225
Fairfield/T ridge C Moore 2010 Yes 29458 10800 5000 3335 2357 13424 3500 500 225
Falling Waters J. Cushwa 2009 Yes 35000 10000 3728 900 14175 4400 500 500
Falling Waters J. Cushwa 2010 Yes 36000 1000 3835 900 14490 4000 500 500
Frank/Rudd/U Tract K. Hand 2009 Yes 31350 8354 3376 1200 12837 2800 2162 380
Frank/Rudd/U Tract K. Hand 2010 Yes 31350 8354 3376 1200 12837 2800 2162 380
Front Royal T. Rhyne 2009 Yes 45088 16164 4378 20914 675 3000 1000 90
Front Royal T. Rhyne 2010 Yes 46440 16643 4232 21447 675 3000 1000 90
Front Royal R. Crumley 2009 Yes 9518 30000 3274 12448 2000 1000
Front Royal R. Crumley 2010 Yes 31262 9442 3372 12822 2000 1000
Glen Kirk S. Conrad 2009 Yes 20000 14125 2827 10475 331 343 6600 500 200
Glen Kirk S. Conrad 2010 Yes 20000 14125 2827 10475 331 343 5000 500 200
Harrisonburg 1 J. Sloop 2009 Yes 55918 33222 5527 1858 28079 1950 800
Harrisonburg 1 J. Sloop 2010 Yes 55726 33414 5651 1899 28709 1950 800
Harrisonburg 1 K. Key 2009 Yes 26146 30000 3481 1170 17686 331 1950 800 600
Harrisonburg 1 K. Key 2010 Yes 27315 30000 3554 1194 18054 331 1950 800 600
Harrisonburg 1 J Bromhead 2009 Yes 17943 25000 2662 895 13527 331 1950 800 600
Harrisonburg 1 J Bromhead 2010 Yes 18749 25000 2712 712 13781 331 1950 800 600
Hebron F. Wyche 2009 Yes 34378 12000 Yes 4100 15606 1500 2500 1000
Hebron F. Wyche 2010 Yes 35409 12000 Yes 4100 16000 1500 2500 1000
Hermitage W. Sherman 2009 Yes 19589 19589 2997 11949 3300 3809
Hermitage W. Sherman 2010 Yes 19589 19589 2997 11949 3300 3809
Hot Springs G. Coleman 2009 Yes 30081 9384 Yes 3369 1200 12810 675 Yes 1500 500
Hot Springs G. Coleman 2010 ^Y 30081 9384 Yes 3369 1200 12810 675 Yes 1500 500
Keyser E. Poland 2009 Yes 32000 10680 3600 3850 1200 15069 1600 1000 500
Keyser E. Poland 2010 Yes 33619 11166 3600 3990 1200 15732 1600 1000 500
Lexington W. Klein 2009 Yes 68032 10800 6980 7448 2500 30965 0 800 800 1600
Lexington W. Klein 2010 Yes 68636 12000 6980 7598 2500 30965 800 800
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Full Cash Nontax Housing Taxed Taxed Medical/ Cont
Church Pastor Year Time salary Housing Manse Utilities SECA Bonus Equity Med SECA Pension Dental Other Auto Ed Book Misc
Loch Willow R. Hopkins 2009 Yes 29531 10206 Yes 3291 1200 12584 2325 750 250
Loch Willow R. Hopkins 2010 Yes 30978 6000 Yes 3411 1200 13177 2325 750 250
Martinsburg 1st R. Burton 2009 Yes 38350 19432 4787 18202 1212 2500 1000 750 2700
Martinsburg 1st R. Burton 2010 Yes 37817 19821 4775 1300 18565 1212 2000 1000 1050 2400
Massanutten J. Leggett 2009 Yes 43000 30000 6047 22995 675 4400 2000 1000 1000
Massanutten J. Leggett 2010 Yes 43000 30000 6047 22995 675 4400 2000 1000 1000
McDowell E. Pyles 2009 No 17000 6000 Yes 1906 8952 3000 250 250
McDowell E. Pyles 2010 No 17000 6000 Yes 1906 8952 3000 250 250
Monterey Field M. Harmon 2009 Yes 27500 10642 4800 3172 200 1200 14526 5500 500 300
Monterey Field M. Harmon 2010 Yes 28738 11053 4800 3411 200 1200 15608 5000 500 300
Moorefield K. Jackson 2009 Yes 42659 7800 4980 4692 1200 19999 6435 1700
Moorefield K. Jackson 2010 Yes 42659 7800 4980 4692 1200 19999 6000 1700
Mossy Creek P. Pettit 2009 Yes 29075 10040 Yes 2892 1500 2892 16290 6315 2400 600 1000
Mossy Creek P. Pettit 2010 Yes 29075 10040 Yes 2892 1500 2892 16290 6315 2400 600 1000
Mt. Horeb H. Newman 2009 Yes 34059 21840 4472 1000 17608 675 5000 900
Mt. Horeb H. Newman 2010 Yes 34059 21840 4472 1000 17608 675 5000 900
New Monmouth M. Stokes 2009 Yes 29625 29625 4444 18664 617 2500 400
New Monmouth M. Stokes 2010 Yes 29625 29625 4444 18664 617 2500 400
Nineveh R. Webb 2009 No 9198 13800 1905 9358 3500 510
Nineveh R. Webb 2010 No 9750 14628 2020 9500 3000 600
Olivet J. Brandon 2009 Yes 34983 17111 3985 1500 16149 594 3000 1200 200
Olivet J. Brandon 2010 Yes 36382 17795 4144 1500 16812 594 3000 1200 200
Opequon D. Witt 2009 Yes 42263 16410 4200 1000 18500 1217 2000 4200 1500 500
Opequon D. Witt 2010 Yes 45263 16410 4608 1000 20000 1217 2400 4200 1500 500
Parish of Pastures J. Haney 2009 Yes 32500 2486 13308 1217 3500 400 100
Parish of Pastures J. Haney 2010 Yes 34000 2601 13923 1217 3500 400 100
Petersburg R. Cardot 2009 Yes 37800 8100 5500 4050 2000 15992 687 1800 700 500
Petersburg R. Cardot 2010 Yes 39000 8100 5500 4180 2000 16364 687 1800 700 500
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Full Cash Nontax Housing Taxed Taxed Medical/ Cont
Church Pastor Year Time salary Housing Manse Utilities SECA Bonus Equity Med SECA Pension Dental Other Auto Ed Book Misc
Romney B. Johnson 2009 Yes 29150 7200 Yes 3407 1458 13485 4000 500 500
Romney B. Johnson 2010 Yes 30608 7200 Yes 3610 1530 13485 4000 500 500
Shepherdstown R. T remba 2009 Yes 52797 12000 19752 500 200 5000 700 700
Shepherdstown R. T remba 2010 Yes 54093 12000 21203 500 200 5000 500 500
Sherando T. Arnold 2009 Yes 17156 18000 6634 2689 2712 11074 2400 500
Sherando T. Arnold 2010 Yes 17156 18000 6634 2689 2712 11074 2400 500
Smyrna W. Heyward 2009 Yes 29162 9379 3193 2100 12802 1200 500
Smyrna W. Heyward 2010 Yes 29787 9566 3260 2100 13058 1200 500
Spring Hill C. McFarlin 2009 Yes 33900 9000 Yes 4170 1200 16250 4000 500 200
Spring Hill C. McFarlin 2010 Yes 33900 9000 Yes 4170 1200 16250 4000 500 200
Staunton 1 R. Dietrich 2009 Yes 26713 40000 5531 20824 1400 1000 1000 1800
Staunton 1 R. Dietrich 2010 Yes 18000 40000 4814 18850 1500 1000 500 1000
Staunton 2 D. Williams 2009 Yes 18610 30400 2445 3940 800 17625 Yes Yes 500 1500
Staunton 2 D. Williams 2010 Yes 18610 30400 2445 3940 800 17625 Yes Yes 500 1500
Staunton 3 J. Wilkers 2009 Yes 20089 25000 3755 1000 15486 4500 1500 250 1000
Staunton 3 J. Wilkers 2010 Yes 20406 25000 3755 1000 15486 4500 1500 250
Strasburg D. Howard 2009 Yes 39690 1391 12671 Yes 3231 675 18020 1217 552 1400 300 480
Strasburg D. Howard 2010 No report
Sunnyside R. Potter 2009 Yes 25800 14000 50% 12537 8068 350 350
Sunnyside R. Potter 2010 Yes 42500 50% 13387
Tinkling Spring A.Cranford 2009 Yes 13050 30000 3566 13562 1500 1000
Tinkling Spring A.Cranford 2010 Yes 13050 30000 3566 13562 1500 1000
Trinity A. Held 2009 Yes 27756 20198 3669 15546 3000 500
Trinity A. Held 2010 Yes 29148 19208 3699 15672 5000 500
T uscarora CD- Raynal 2009 Yes 33745 24000 4784 18190 675 Yes 1400
T uscarora CD- Raynal 2010 Yes 33745 24000 4784 18190 675 Yes 1400
Warm Springs C. Reed 2009 Yes 31500 10175 6000 3794 1200 13754 1217 2500 1000 500
Warm Springs C. Reed 2010 Yes 33075 10175 6000 4007 1200 13889 1217 2500 1000 500
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Full Cash Nontax Housing Taxed Taxed Medical/ Cont
Church Pastor Year Time salary Housing Manse Utilities SECA Bonus Equity Med SECA Pension Dental Other Auto Ed Book Misc
Warrenton C. Schmahl 2009 Yes 49137 27003 24660 Yes 2000 900 500
Warrenton C. Schmahl 2010 Yes 51421 27003 25400 Yes 2000 900 500
Warrenton C. Evans 2009 Yes 40024 11225 16144 2000 900 500 3500
Warrenton C. Evans 2010 Yes 41227 11560 16628 2300 900 500 3500
Waynesboro 1 G. Holman 2009 Yes 36515 28000 4935 20322 1217 1500 1500 2420
Waynesboro 1 G. Holman 2010 Yes 41333 25000 5074 20895 1217 2000 2000 1000
Waynesboro 2 J. McDonald 2009 Yes 24651 19407 3650 13878 3000 1500
Waynesboro 2 J. McDonald 2010 Yes 24651 19407 3650 13878 3000 1500
Westminster J. Lovelady 2009 Yes 37308 27012 5358 20261 1200 1500
Westminster J. Lovelady 2010 Yes 37308 27012 5358 20261 1200 1500
Winchester 1st Reifsnyder 2009 Yes 64335 21497 1964 27037 1964 2496 1600
Winchester 1st Reifsnyder 2010 Yes 66908 22357 1964 28119 2496 1600
Winchester 1st D. McCoig 2009 Yes 23415 42000 20606 2496 1104
Winchester 1st D. McCoig 2010 Yes 24352 43680 21430 2496 1104
Winchester 1st M Spray 2009 Yes 10762 24792 10842 1000 1000
Winchester 1st M Spray 2010 Yes 36976 11648 1200 1000
Windy Cove R.Sherrard 2009 Yes 34300 6000 2200 2400 No 14946 Yes 1300 600
Windy Cove R.Sherrard 2010 Yes 34300 6000 2200 2400 14946 Yes 1300 600
Woodstock L. Webb 2009 Yes 22469 34293 4702 18263 1217 3100 2000 1000 1000
Woodstock L. Webb 2010 Yes 23255 35493 4867 18506 1217 3100 2000 1000 1000
O THER:
Massanetta Spg F. Holbrook 2009 Yes 32536 32536 5470 22577 709 2000 1200
Massanetta Spg F. Holbrook 2010 Yes 33679 33679 5631 22992 730 1000
GA Entity J. Robinson 2009 Yes 69275 Includes salary manse and utility allow
GA Entity J. Robinson 2010 Yes 69275 Includes salary manse and utility allow
GA Entity T. Hay 2009 Yes 92000 Includes salary manse and utility allow
GA Entity T. Hay 2010 Yes 92000 Includes salary manse and utility allow
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2010 Report of the Sessional Records Committee
Shenandoah Presbytery
The Sessional Records Committee of Shenandoah Presbytery commends the Clerks of Session serving our congregations.
The task of keeping track of a congregation‟s activity through the meetings of Session and congregation is no small thing. A s
we met together to discuss our work, the common thread running through the experience of this year‟s reading team was deep
appreciation and admiration for the record keeping within our churches. Thanks be to God for these men and women and
their ministry among us!
For the sake of reporting please note the following:
41 churches were given exceptions in their record keeping;
67 churches were found to be without exception;
2 churches had not yet submitted minutes for reading;
Most frequent exceptions:
Minutes not signed by the moderator and/or clerk
Statistical report not included
An order for or report of a financial review of the books missing
Annual election of the Treasurer not recorded and/or held
Annual statement regarding the bonding of the Treasurer OR counting procedure for the offering (two appointed,
unrelated people)
Record of training and examination of newly elected officers
Record of communion being served
Record of annual review of the church rolls
Record of sessional minutes reviewed & the outcome of the review
An exception can be defined as something „missing‟ in the minutes for the calendar year being read. In most cases, an
exception is a simple as a pastor not signing one set of congregational minutes, while the rest were duly signed. Only
occasionally does an exception or do exception(s) suggest significant or chronic record-keeping concerns.
After reading the minutes, there are also several suggestions the committee offers the churches:
If churches are not already doing so, investing in minute books and acid free paper is strongly recommended.
The paper and sturdiness of the books protects the record of the church in a way a binder/copy/printer paper
cannot.
Encourage the Clerk of Session and Moderator to review and begin completing the checklist received in a recent
mailing prior to the beginning of the New Year.
Keep Session records in the book when submitted for reading (do not put them in a folder or envelope). Having
prior year‟s minutes assists readers.
Again, we are fortunate to have such careful clerks keeping record in our congregations. It‟s a pleasure to read and learn
more about the ministry of the churches in our midst!
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Pettit, Chair
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COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY
For Review:
A. Authorized candidates Helen “Punker” Robertson, Marie O‟Connell, Joan Wilson, and inquirer Walter
Canter to take ordination exams.
B. Authorized candidate Emily Miller to circulate her personal information form
C. Removed inquirer Lynette Johnson from the Roll of Inquirers at her request.
D. Inquirer Becca Siddle was recommended by the Committee to be examined by Presbytery to be enrolled as a
candidate for ministry. Due to a logistical conflict, Ms. Siddle will come before Presbytery at a later meeting.
E. Shawn Hevener has been assessed and ready to receive a call.
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AUGUS T 2010 index
ADJOURNM ENT ............................................................................................................................................................... 78
APPOINTM ENTS............................................................................................................................................................... 73
BIG EVENT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 76
BUDGET A ND FINANCE....................................................................................................................................75, 80-88
2011 Budget Preview .................................................................................................................................... 80-85
Year-to-Date Shared M ission Support ....................................................................................................... 86-88
CAMPUS M INISTRY........................................................................................................................................................ 78
CHURCH DEVELOPM ENT ............................................................................................................................................ 78
CHURCH MUTUA L INSURA NCE ............................................................................................................................... 75
COMMITTEE ON M INISTRY .................................................................................................................................. 76-77
Church Information Form:
Associate Pastor at Waynesboro First .............................................................................................. 77
Contracts Approved:
New Providence and temporary supply Rev. Betty Jean Young ................................................. 77
Tinkling Spring and interim Rev. Jan G. Owen ............................................................................. 77
Contracts Renewed:
Parish of Pastures and commissioned lay pastor Bobby Spurgeon............................................. 77
Parish of Shenandoah and stated supply Rev. Larry Miles .......................................................... 77
Parish of Shenandoah and commissioned lay pastor Ray Fit zgterald ........................................ 77
Liaisons Appointed:
Buffalo Gap/Craigsville = Rev. Nancy S. Whiteley ...................................................................... 77
Mt. Olive = Mary Lou McMillin and Don Myers .......................................................................... 77
Ministerial Changes:
Dis missed:
James “Bill” Moore ............................................................................................................. 77
Susannah Tulloch................................................................................................................. 77
Pastoral Relationship Dissolved:
Buffalo Gap and Craigsville churches and Rev. Jan G. Owen .................................................... 77
Buckton Church and Rev. F. Lee McDermott ................................................................................ 77
PNC approval:
Burnt Church ........................................................................................................................................ 77
Sessional Records Review ........................................................................................................................ 77, 102
Suggested Compensation Increase.................................................................................................................... 77
Terms of Call Changes......................................................................................................................... 77, 97-101
Triennial Visits ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
DISA STER RESPONSE TEAM ...................................................................................................................................... 78
DOCKET.........................................................................................................................................................................73, 79
ENROLLM ENT............................................................................................................................................................. 68-72
GENERA L ASSEM BLY COMMISSIONERS .................................................................................................76, 89-95
INTERIM GENERA L PRESBYTER .............................................................................................................................. 76
INTERCESSORY PRA YER ............................................................................................................................................. 76
MINUTES OF MA Y 10, 2010, APPROVED ................................................................................................................ 73
MOFFETT FOR M ISSION ............................................................................................................................................... 76
OMNIBUS MOTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 73
PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................................................... 76
PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY......................................................................................................................... 77, 103
PRESBYTERY COUNCIL ......................................................................................................................................... 73-75
PROFRESSIONA L DEVELOPM ENT ........................................................................................................................... 75
QUORUM ............................................................................................................................................................................. 68
RECESS ................................................................................................................................................................................ 76
STATED CLERK REPORT .............................................................................................................................................. 73
WELCOM E AND ANNOUNCEM ENTS ...................................................................................................................... 73
WORLD WIDE M INISTRIES....................................................................................................................................76, 96
WORSHIP............................................................................................................................................................................. 73
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