Havenwood Presbyterian Church Thursday, September 23, 1999
Lutherville, MD 4:00 p.m.
3:00 Registration and Reading Time for White Books
Mission Displays: BUILD Community Policing, 40-West Assistance and Referral Center,
Native American Partnership, Medical Benevolence Foundation
4:00 Call to Order and Opening Prayer by former Moderator Nancy Saarlas;
Welcome by Host Pastor, the Rev. Harry Schill; Roll Call (by enrollment sheets);
Introduction of New Pastors and Elders
Report of the Stated Clerk, pages 3-5
Motion to approve the docket (Submit New Business to the Stated Clerk by 6:00 p.m.)
Consent Motion, pages 2-3
4:15 Worship: Installation of the Moderator, Vice-Moderator, and Presbytery Council
5:15 Moderator's Moment Fred Spigler
5:20 Committee on Mission, pages 5-6 Steve Shussett
5:30 Greetings from the Presbyterian Church of Thailand Herbert Swanson
5:35 Committee on Preparation for Ministry, page 6 Robert Ferguson
5:40 Committee on Peace and Justice, pages 6-7 Bill Turner
5:50 Committee on Education and Congregational Nurture Pat Aaserude
5:55 BIG EVENT Committee Howard Newman
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Global Mission Committee Pat Byerly
7:15 Committee on Evangelism and Church Growth, pages 7-8 Aaron Lee
7:25 Committee on Stewardship and Mission Interpretation Mary Louise Ellenberger
7:35 Nominating Committee, page 8 Cherry Marshall
7:40 Committee on Ministry, pages 9-10 Bruce Barstow
7:55 Council, pages 10-11, 12-14 Jim Kirk
8:05 New Business
8:10 Executive Session: Approve Minutes of the Executive Session of August 9,
1999
8:25 Adjournment
Committee on Youth report, page 11
These actions, brought to the Presbytery by various agencies and individuals,
are non-controversial and not likely to require explanation, discussion, or debate. To
conduct the routine business of these actions quickly and efficiently, they will be
voted on as a group. Delegates will be given the opportunity, by calling the Stated
Clerk in advance or from the floor of Presbytery, to remove any action from the
Consent Motion in which case that action will be considered and voted on
individually.
from the Stated Clerk
1. THAT the Minutes of the 781st Stated Meeting of the Presbytery, June 17,
1999, be approved as appended to this White Book.
2. THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the Presbytery, August 9, 1999,
be approved as appended to this White Book.
3. THAT the Investigative Committee appointed by the Executive Committee of
Council, acting on behalf of the Presbytery on May 24, 1999, be dismissed in
that the investigation was halted in accordance with Rules of Discipline, D-3.0105, following the renunciation of the jurisdiction of the church by the Rev.
Samuel Lee.
4. THAT the Administrative Commission to ordain Candidate Elizabeth J. Baer,
having been properly established by the Committee on Ministry and consisting
of Ministers James G. Kirk, Chair, Corinne Baker, Frances Gench, and Margaret
Ferguson; Elders Mary Jane Boyd (Christ Our Anchor), Anne Englar (Govans),
and David Ross (Faith); and Corresponding Members Rev. John R. Sharp and
Elder Phyllis Ross (Faith), be dismissed in that Candidate Baer answered the
required constitutional questions in the affirmative and was duly ordained on
June 20, 1999.
5. THAT the Administrative Commission to install the Rev. Joseph Condro as
Pastor of Churchville Presbyterian Church, having been properly established
by the Committee on Ministry and consisting of Ministers Wesley Baker and
Lloyd Umbarger; Elders Fred Spigler (Havenwood), Chair, Walter Vikestad
(Churchville), and Sandra Eirey (Fallston); and Corresponding Members Rev.
Frank Condro (Lackawanna Presbytery), Rev. Gerry Niece (New Hope
Presbytery), Rev. Rhoda Nixon (National Capital Presbytery, Elder Robert Muse
(Churchville), and Elder Ron Truesdell (Churchville) be dismissed in that Rev.
Condro answered the required constitutional questions in the affirmative and
was duly installed on September 12, 1999.
6. THAT the Administrative Commission to install the Rev. Robin White as Pastor
of Faith Presbyterian Church, having been properly established by the
Committee on Ministry and consisting of Ministers Corinne Baker, Margaret
Ferguson, Roger Gench, and Donald Stroud; Elders Fred Spigler (Havenwood),
Chair, John McLucas (First and Franklin Street), Christian Obenimi (Faith), and
Valeria Tocci (Trinity); and Corresponding Members Rev. J. Thomas Ledbetter
(American Baptist), Rev. Edee Fenimore (New Castle Presbytery), Elder Ronald
Sperling (Faith), and Rev. James Thomson be dismissed in that Rev. White
answered the required constitutional questions in the affirmative and was duly
installed on September 19, 1999.
from the Committee on Ministry
7. THAT the Presbytery approve the agreement between the Session of the First
Presbyterian Church of Cumberland and the Rev. Sue Lowcock Harris that she
be their Parish Associate, effective immediately.
from the Council
8. THAT the Manual of the Presbytery be amended (VII.4e) by changing the name
of the "Nominating Committee of Council" to the "Appointments Committee."
This change is designed to eliminate confusion between the Nominating
Committee of Council and the Nominating Committee of Presbytery.
9. REPORTS
A. Communications
1. The Presbytery has received news of the death on July 26, 1999,
of Laura Laurent, wife of the Rev. George Laurent (HR). She and
George were living in Palm Harbor, FL.
2. The Korean United Presbyterian Church and the Salt and Light
Presbyterian Church have advised the Presbytery that they wish
to unite their congregations and form a new congregation with
a new name.
B. Necrology
Ruth Carman, Elder at Towson Presbyterian Church, ordained on
January 16, 1982, died on May 22, 1999.
Elbert Nuttle, Jr., Elder at Towson Presbyterian Church, ordained on
January 2, 1966, died on May 22, 1999.
John Tyrie, Elder at Towson Presbyterian Church, ordained on January
5, 1982, died on June 13, 1999.
Barbara Sheehan, Elder at Towson Presbyterian Church, ordained on
January 8, 1984, died on June 13, 1999.
C. GA Responses to 1999 Overtures from the Presbytery of Baltimore:
99-2, On Striking G-6.0106b from the Constitution: Answered by the
General Assembly encouraging study of "The Nature Of The Unity We
Seek In Our Diversity."
99-20, On a Study of Non-Violence and Christian Peacemaker Teams:
GA authorized, but did not direct, Worldwide Ministries to participate in
a variety of related activities including shared/cooperative appointments
on Christian Peacemaker Teams. No study was authorized.
99-22, On Increasing Funding for the Washington Office: Disapproved.
99-25, On Establishing a Special Committee to Consider the Disorders
in our Church: Referred to the General Assembly Council.
99-26, On Recording Presbytery Votes on Overtures in GA Minutes:
Approved.
D. GA Actions on Referrals of Previous Baltimore Overtures:
97-2, On Encouraging Interfaith Relations: Worldwide Ministries
presented to the 1999 GA a recommendation in response to this
overture which recommendation was amended (significantly) and
adopted. Copies of the recommendation are available from the Stated
Clerk.
98-5, On Catholic/non-Catholic Hospital Mergers: The Advisory
Committee on Social Witness Policy submitted a response to this
overture, which response was adopted by the 1999 GA. It substantially
affirms the concerns expressed in our overture.
E. Renunciation of Jurisdiction
The Reverend Samuel S. Lee renounced the jurisdiction of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on June 27, 1999. Rules of Discipline, D-3.0105, directs the Stated Clerk, when the renunciation is by an accused
person in the disciplinary process, to advise the Presbytery of "the status
of the matter at that time." In this case, the Rev. Lee was an accused
party; the Investigative Committee (appointed May 24, 1999, and to be
dismissed at this meeting) had informed Rev. Lee of the charges and
undertook no further investigation at the time of renunciation.
F. Minutes of the Executive Session, August 9, 1999
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised stipulates that the minutes of an
executive session must themselves be approved in an executive session.
The docket for today's meeting therefore provides for an executive
session for this purpose. All persons eligible to vote at this meeting and
all others properly in attendance in the executive session of August 9,
1999, at Govans Presbyterian Church, may attend today's executive
session. The minutes of the executive session of August 9, 1999, will
be read and recommended for approval. No other business will be in
order.
G. Stated Meeting of Presbytery on April 27, 2000
At this meeting the Council will nominate a final candidate for the
position of Interim Executive Presbyter. Since this meeting was
scheduled on an "if needed" basis, no host church has been designated.
Churches interested in hosting this meeting should contact the Stated
Clerk. (The meeting could be scheduled at 1 pm without a meal or at 4
pm with dinner.)
H. Resignations
Rev. Tanya Wade from the Nominating Committee
Frank Couper from the Mission Committee
10. THAT the Docket, printed on page 1, be adopted with any changes announced
by the Stated Clerk.
11. THAT the Consent Motion, printed on page 2, be adopted.
12. THAT the Presbytery respond to the requests of the Korean United and Salt &
Light Presbyterian Churches by authorizing the establishment of The New Life
Presbyterian Church; that, if the way the clear, the Rev. Chang Ho Kim be its
pastor; and that, at the appropriate time, the Committee on Evangelism and
Church Growth be empowered to establish an Administrative Commission to
charter the church and install its first pastor.
13. REPORTS that at its September meeting, the Committee on Mission approved
a Flex Grant in the amount of $1000 for "Foreign-born Information and Referral
Network" (FIRN), a non-profit organization founded in 1981 by a member of
First Presbyterian Church of Howard County for the purpose of assisting
refugees and immigrants to settle in the Baltimore region. The grant will assist
a recently arrived refugee family to become self-sufficient by providing start-up
funds for work and school related items. (Through FIRN, Harundale
Presbyterian Church recently sponsored a family in Anne Arundel County.)
14. Welcomes to this meeting representatives from two of the Presbytery's mission
partners; their informational exhibits are on display.
40 WEST ASSISTANCE AND REFERRAL CENTER
4711 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21229
Charlotte Mason, Executive Director
410-233-HELP
B.U.I.L.D. COMMUNITY POLICING
2114 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Howard Jackson, Associate Organizer
410-528-0305
15. Then the righteous will answer him, "Lord, when was it that we saw you
hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And
when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and
gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and
visited you?" And the king will answer them, "Truly I tell you, just as you did
it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me."
Matt 25:37-40
Another of the Presbytery's mission partners, THE SOUTH BALTIMORE
HOMELESS SHELTER, needs the following types of assistance. Can you help?
group leadership support twice per month mental health assistance especially for those with
addictions experience working with African-American males behavioral assistance for mothers
and children basic computer skill training for adults and children volunteers to spend time with
shelter residents or with children cleaning supplies personal hygiene supplies in quantity
nutrition education, holistic healing skills, meditation leadership books on recovery and good
mental health story-telling, entertainment, activities that relax
Contact Tim Williams, Executive Director, South Baltimore Homeless Shelter,
410-752-8843
16. Should your ministry be on this list?
AIDS Residential Services 15,450
Allegany Health Right 6,500
Allegany Law 3,500
Baltimore Family Shelter 40,000
Barrelville Presbyterian Church 1,500
BUILD Community Policing 3,605
Changing Focus 9,270
Cumberland Interfaith Consortium 9,000
40 West Assistance & Referral 8,000
GEDCO North Baltimore Cares 5,000
GEDCO Residential Services 5,150
Genesis Jobs 5,150
Hagerstown YWCA 3,605
Interfaith Action For Racial Justice 5,000
Korean Older Adults 6,000
Kunte Kinte 17,500
Light Street/Lochearn Intern 6,000
McKim Center 62,500
NAILS 5,000
Partners In Parish Nursing 2,575
Patrick Allison House 7,725
Project PLASE 8,500
South Baltimore Homeless Shelter 9,785
United Campus Ministry/Frostburg 7,725
Westminster House Ministry 3,000
new projects in the 2000 Mission Budget
Deadline to apply for a "line item" grant for 2001: March 31, 2000.
17. REPORTS that $3,000 remains available for Flex Grants in 1999; these grants
provide seed money or funding for a short-term project. ($4,000 has already
been awarded in Flex Grants this year.)
Deadline to apply for a "flex" grant for 1999: October 31, 1999.
New Flex Grant money will be available on January 1 for the year 2000.
For further information, call Julie Helms at the Presbytery office (410-433-2012) or Steve Shussett,
Mission Chair (301-689-3538).
18. THAT John S. Markel of Central Presbyterian Church be enrolled as an Inquirer
for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.
19. THAT the Presbytery adopt the following resolution:
Whereas, both of the antecedent denominations of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
have affirmed their opposition to capital punishment (UPCUSA in 1959, 1965, and
1977; PCUS in 1966), and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) affirmed all of the above
statements in 1985; and
Whereas, the Presbytery of Baltimore affirms its understanding that capital
punishment is not an effective deterrent to crime; and
Whereas, the Presbytery of Baltimore affirms its belief that present implementation
of the death penalty unfairly impacts racial and economic minorities; and
Whereas, the Presbytery of Baltimore joins in the following affirmations of the General
Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that
"Capital punishment cannot be condoned by an interpretation of the Bible
based upon the revelation of God's love in Jesus Christ, that as Christians we must
seek redemption of evil doers and not their death, and that the use of the death
penalty tends to brutalize the society that condones it" (UPCUSA, 1959 & 1977);
"A deep reverence for human life is the best security of life and that a renewed
belief and commitment to that precept can lead us to more rational and effective
ways of dealing with crime and criminal offenders" (UPCUSA, 1977); and
"The power of the state to kill remains in conflict with humane principles, and
Christians in a representative democracy cannot isolate themselves from corporate
responsibility, including responsibility for every execution, as well as for every victim";
therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Presbytery of Baltimore of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) hereby
affirms, in concert with the General Assemblies that have spoken to this issue, its
opposition to all forms of capital punishment, on both humanitarian grounds and in
accord with our understanding of the demands of our Christian faith.
20. THAT the Presbytery of Baltimore overture the 2000 General Assembly as
follows:
"On Increasing The Maximum Loan Originated By The Church Loan Program
From $400,000 To $900,000" -- from the Presbytery of Baltimore.
Whereas, the 211th General Assembly (1999) and prior General Assemblies
have committed the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) to a strategy of church
growth that includes the development of new churches and the expansion of
existing congregation; and
Whereas, this strategy encourages presbyteries to charter new churches and
to help new and existing congregations build, renovate, expand, and purchase
buildings and properties; and
Whereas, the cost of purchasing properties and building first or second units
has increased during the current economic cycle causing an increase in the
amount of capital needed to complete a church growth project; and
Whereas, the growth of a particular church or new church development often
requires a capital investment that is best managed by a mortgage loan; and
Whereas, the General Assembly's Church Loan Program has limited the size of
its below-market-rate-loan [currently 6.25% and less] program to a maximum
of $400,000 for the purchase of new church development property, $400,000
for building a new church development's first building, and $350,000 for
mortgages originated in support of existing congregations; and
Whereas, increasing the loan limits would enable such loans to meet the
mortgage loan needs of presbyteries and growing congregations and will
enhance the chance of success of the General Assembly's church growth
strategy; therefore be it
Resolved, that the Presbytery of Baltimore, acting September 23, 1999,
overtures the 212th General Assembly (2000) to direct the General Assembly
Council, and/or its successor the Mission Agency Board, to increase the
maximum mortgage loan for below-market-rate-loans to $900,000 for the
purchase of new church development property, $800,000 for building a new
church development's first building, and $700,000 for mortgages originated in
support of existing congregations.
21. NOMINATES
to the Enhancement Committee,
Class of 2000 Terrence Alspaugh (M) Joan Philips (E, Trinity)(W)(R/E)
David Mock (E, Brown Memorial Park Avenue)
Class of 2001 Steele Glenn (E, Fallston)
Class of 2002 Margee Iddings (M)(W)
Scott Milsom (M)
Jean Stuart (E, Central)(W)
to the New Church Development Committee,
Class of 2000 George Brown (E, First of Westminster)
Chang Ho Kim (M)(R/E)
to the Committee on Youth,
Class of 2002 Ed Richardson (DCE at Govans)
Glen Zetina (Hope)(U)
to the Committee on Mission,
Class of 2000 Bob Jewett (M)
Class of 2002 Lloyd Umbarger (M)
to the Committee on Stewardship and Mission Interpretation,
Class of 2001 Allison Rizk (M)(W)
to the Committee on Education and Congregational Nurture,
Class of 2002 Sandra Thomas (M)(W)
22. REPORTS that on August 3, 1999, the Committee acted on behalf of Presbytery
in the following matters which required action prior to this meeting to permit
continuing ministry in the churches involved:
A. Concurred in the call of First Presbyterian Church of Westminster to the
Rev. Walter Ward Peters to be their Pastor, effective September 20,
1999; requested his transfer from the Presbytery of Tampa Bay; and
approved the following terms of call:
Salary, Housing $51,737
Moving Costs (est) $4,661
Auto Allowance $2,500
Study Leave, Books $4,500
Medical Supplement $2,000
Vacation, Study Leave, Pension per Manual
B. Approved the Rev. Michael O'Brien as Interim Associate Pastor at the
First Presbytery Church of Howard County, and requested his transfer
from the Presbytery of Newton, effective August 3, 1999.
C. Validated the ministry of the Rev. Corinne Baker as Interim Pastor of the
United Evangelical United Church of Christ in Baltimore, effective August
3, 1999.
D. Validated the ministry of the Rev. Tanya Wade as Pastor of the Second
English Lutheran Church, ELCA, Baltimore, effective August 3, 1999.
Under the terms of the Formula for Agreement between the PC(USA)
and the ELCA, Rev. Wade will be a full member of both denominations
during her tenure in this call.
E. Concurred in the request of the congregation of the Knox Presbyterian
Church to dissolve the pastorate of the Rev. Charles Thomas, effective
August 31, 1999, and place him on the roll of members-at-large while
he is seeking a new call.
23. REPORTS the following actions taken by the Committee:
A. Approved the Rev. Jennifer McKenna as Temporary Supply at Second
Presbyterian Church and ended her service as Parish Associate, effective
September 7, 1999.
B. Approved the Rev. Maureen Morris as Interim Associate Pastor at First
Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, effective July 1, 1999.
C. Appointed the Rev. Chang Ho Kim as Moderator of the Session of the
Korean United Presbyterian Church, effective June 28, 1999.
24. THAT Presbytery concur in the call of Grove Presbyterian Church to the Rev.
J. Davis Patterson, currently their Designated Pastor, as their Pastor, effective
October 17, 1999.
25. THAT Presbytery approve the agreement between the Session of the Harundale
Presbyterian Church and the Rev. Mark R. Thomson that he be their Parish
Associate, effective upon the concurrence of Rev. Thomson's presbytery, the
Presbytery of Huntingdon.
26. THAT, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Ministry, the Presbytery
establish a 2.2% cost of living increase for the ministerial compensation plan
of the Presbytery [All dollar figures in the factoring chart will be increased by
the 2.2%.]
27. THAT the Rev. David B. Pedersen be Honorably Retired, effective immediately.
A service of Honorable Retirement will follow the adoption of this motion.
28. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (I)
The Executive Committee met June 22, 1999, in regard to possible problems
in one of our churches.
29. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (II)
The Executive Committee met by telephone poll on July 14, 1999, regarding
the sale by First of Howard County of its interest in the home of its former
pastor, the Rev. Robert Culp. All members of the committee were called; the
following were contacted and voted in the affirmative to authorize the sale on
behalf of the Presbytery: Bruce Barstow, Charles Forbes, Morton Harris, and
Fred Spigler. [As part of the loan arrangement with Rev. Culp, the church held
a deeded interest, not a simple mortgage.]
30. REPORTS, regarding issues of presbytery transition:
A. The Council has approved a position description for the Interim
Executive Presbyter. A copy of the description is printed on pages 13-14.
The Council is beginning an active search for candidates for the
position.
B. The Council authorized necessary expenditures for Herb Valentine's
Retirement Celebration, May 21, 2000, at Camden Yards Banquet Room.
31. REPORTS
A. Council approved the following appointments or nominations:
to the Executive Committee as Member-At-Large: Phyllis Ross
to the Appointments Committee: O. Morton Harris, Chair
Edith Henry
Carl vom Eigen
to the Budget Committee, Class of 2002: Florence Henderson
B. Council nominated the following four persons to the Synod Review Task
Force, two of whom will be selected by the Synod, in consultation with
the presbyteries, to serve:
Jamie Dale (M)
Ted Daniel (E, Prince of Peace)
Phyllis Felton (M)(W)(R/E)
Alice Read (E, Govans)(W)
C. Council adopted a communication from Grace Presbytery encouraging
congregations to include a common re-commitment to our baptismal
covenant in worship on January 9, 2000. (See page 12.)
32. NOMINATES
to the Presbytery Nominating Committee, Class of 2002: Priscilla Hart (E, St.
John United)(W)
33. THAT Presbytery adopt the 2000 Budget. Copies will be available on the
registration table and may be requested from the Presbytery Office. The budget
contains the following changes from the first reading in June, 1999:
A. two additions to Schedule 16, Office Operations:
Computer Support $ 3,000
Payroll Services $ 1,500
B. a reduction in the salary of Accountant Pat Remias by $ 5,000
(corresponding to a voluntary reduction in hours)
C. Per Capita Changes
OLD NEW
GA $ 4.77 $ 4.95
Presbytery $16.58 $16.60
Together with the Synod portion of $2.45, the Per Capita totals an even
$ 24.00.
34. The Middle School Retreat is scheduled for October 15-17 at Camp WoMeTo.
The theme will be "Go Tell It On The Mountain," and the cost will be $65 per
person. Registration materials have already been sent to the congregations.
35. Youth Advisory Delegate (YAD) application forms for the Synod Meeting and
the General Assembly will be mailed to congregations soon. Please encourage
your youth to apply.
36. The Senior High Regreat is scheduled for March 3-5, 2000. The theme is "To
Be Determined." Registration materials will arrive at local churches after the
first of the year.
37. A Leadership Training Event for youths and youth leaders will be offered by the
Synod at Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg, VA, November 5-7. The theme of
the Event is "Standing On The Edge," and the cost is $95 per person.
Information should arrive in local churches around the end of September.
Basic Understandings: The Interim Executive Presbytery will
be an ordained Presbyterian Elder of Minister of Word and Sacrament
serve as head of staff
actively use a one-month overlap period with Herb Valentine as consultant\
become a member of the presbytery (if a clergyperson)
not provide staff services to the Executive Presbyter Search Committee
not be a candidate for the Executive Presbyter position.
This is a two-year term, after which time it is
negotiable by mutual agreement on a month-to-month basis.
Sustaining Objectives: The Interim Executive Presbyter will sustain
the Presbytery's financial health
its ecumenical and mission partnerships
its involvement with peace and social justice issues
its Vision 2000 program
evangelism and church growth
further development of the presbytery's leadership.
Leading Objectives: The Interim Executive Presbyter will
clarify the roles of the presbytery staff
assist the Personnel Committee in becoming more active
facilitate spiritual growth and development within the presbytery
assist the presbytery's churches to be effective in a changing society
evaluate the gaps and weaknesses within the presbytery
evaluate the presbytery's relationships with multicultural groups
receive and work closely with the new Executive Presbytery upon his/her
employment.
Relating Objectives: The Interim Executive Presbytery will
be in relationship with racial, ethnic, and multicultural communities in the presbytery
strengthen the presbytery's relationship with other Presbyterian governing
bodies.
Implementing Objectives: The Interim Executive Presbyter will implement/encourage
the strategies resulting from the COGOS Report
the installation of new technology for the presbytery office
Supporting Objectives: The Interim Executive Presbyter will
serve as a pastor to pastors
support the work of the presbytery, its council, and committees
help the presbyters through the process of transition and the issues and
emotions that might surface as a result of the retirement of their executive
presbyter.
Accountability:
The Interim Executive Presbyter will be accountable to the presbytery through
its Council and Personnel Committee which will monitor the work of the
Interim towards the goals of the position.
We are looking for a person who closely fits the following characteristics:
Interpersonal
Collegial
Relates well to others
Diplomatic in working relationships
Pastoral
Organizational Skills
Willing and able to help people who are diverse to work together. Provide insight for the church in a changing society
Well-connected and "knows their way around" Presbyterian governing bodies
Visionary
Comfortable with technology
Has strong staff skills (support/development/organizational)
Has strong corporate skills and an appreciation for the corporate model
Leadership Style
Collaborative
Innovative
Relational
Personal Characteristics
Ability to keep confidences
Self-motivated
Exemplifies spirituality in relationships and in work
Sense of humor
Relaxes with others
Demonstrates good judgment
Is stable
Has good mental and physical health and knows how to take care of self.
1999
September 30 New Pastors Luncheon
October 9 Teacher Training Event, First of Westminster PC, 8:30 a -
1 p
October 10 Installation of Wayne Boulton at Roland Park PC
October 15-17 Middle School Retreat. Theme: "Go Tell It On The
Mountain"
October 17 Installation of Davis Patterson at Grove PC
November 7 Installation of Kenneth Kovacs at Catonsville PC
November 18 Presbytery Meeting, Prince of Peace PC, 1 p
2000
January 27 Presbytery Meeting, Hughes Memorial PC, 1 p
February 25-March 4 Mission Trip to Guatemala
February 26 THE BIG EVENT
Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church
Columbia, MD
8:30 a - 4:30 p
March 3-5 Senior High Retreat. Theme: "To Be Determined"
March 23 Presbytery Meeting, Central PC, 4 p
April 27 Presbytery Meeting (Location To Be Announced)
June 15 Presbytery Meeting, Grove PC, 4 p
FREE CHORAL MUSIC! from Second Presbyterian Church: 300-350 titles representing every season of the church year. Free of charge on a first-come, first-served
basis. Contact Bruce Elliott, Music Librarian, 410-252-2232, email:
bruceelliott@home.com.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers who will drive cancer patients to their treatment appointments and home again. Hours and
days will be coordinated to conveniently fit your schedule. Call Jessie M. Johnson at
410-931-6850.
MORRIS FORK CRAFTS A non-profit cooperative dedicated to preserving traditional mountain crafts of eastern Kentucky. Founded by PCUSA Volunteers In Mission
in 1978. A single church or a group of churches can invite MFC to set up a craft
show for a day or a weekend. Crafts include quilts, cornhusk dolls, woven rugs, table
runners, placemats, wooden items, dolls, birdhouses, etc. For further information, call
606-398-2194.
FREE CHOIR ROBES 40 royal blue choir robes including one organist robe and one choir director robe. Stoles might also be available. Call John Tucker at
410-323-7790.
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Add the following as soon after dinner as possible:
Report of the Commissioners to the General Assembly
Report of the Committee on Aging (LoisAnn Furgess-Oler)
from the Committee on Ministry
38. THAT the Rev. Mark Thomson, member-at-large of Huntingdon Presbytery and resident within the bounds of the Presbytery of Baltimore, be a Continuing Corresponding Member of the Presbytery.
9. A. 3. The Rev. David Blow has declined the call of the Presbytery to be Organizing Pastor of the Randallstown New Church Development.
21. ADDITIONAL NOMINATION:
to the Enhancement Committee
Chair Scott Milsom (M)
22. D. Correction. The call of the Rev. Tanya is as Associate Pastor. Tanya will be installed on October 10, 1999, at 5:00 p.m. at the Second English Lutheran Church, ELCA.
39. THAT, pending action by Great Rivers Presbytery, the Presbytery dismiss the Rev. Robert Anderson to the Presbytery of Great Rivers where he has a call as an Interim Pastor.
32. CORRECTION. Priscilla Hart is being nominated to the Nominating Committee, Class of 2000.
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The 782nd Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), was called
to order at 4:00 p.m. on September 23, 1999, by the former Moderator, Nancy Saarlas, who opened
with prayer.
WELCOME BY THE HOST PASTOR: Rev. Harry Schill, Host Pastor, welcomed the Presbytery.
New Pastors and Elders were introduced.
CONSENT MOTION AND REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK: Elder Charles Forbes, Stated
Clerk, reported. The Consent Motion, printed in the White Book and Addendum, was approved.
[Investigating Committee appointed 5/24/99 dissolved.]
WORSHIP--INSTALLATION OF THE MODERATOR, VICE-MODERATOR, AND
PRESBYTERY COUNCIL: Moderator Elder Frederick Spigler, Vice-Moderator Rev. Margaret
Ferguson, and members of the Council were installed. The Committee Chairs, Stated Clerk, Charles
Forbes, and Assistant Stated Clerk, Dolores Melchior, were recognized. Worship was led by Rev.
Harry J. Schill, III; Rev. George G. Toole; Rev. Margaret Ferguson; Elders Lois Crossett, Janice
Spigler, Nancy Saarlas, and Robert Doudiken. Handbell Choir of Havenwood Church led by
Katherine Weinel and John Terwilliger, Organist, Havenwood Church.
MODERATOR'S MOMENT: Fred Spigler
COMMITTEE ON MISSION: Rev. Steve Shussett, Chair, reported.
GREETINGS FROM THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THAILAND: Rev. Herbert Swanson,
member of Baltimore Presbytery and Historian for the Presbyterian Church of Thailand, reported on
his work there.
COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY: Rev. Robert Ferguson, Chair, reported.
John S. Markel of Central Presbyterian Church was enrolled as an Inquirer into the Ministry of
Word and Sacrament.
COMMITTEE ON PEACE AND JUSTICE: Elder Bill Turner, Chair, reported. Presbytery adopted
the resolution against the death penalty as printed in the White Book.
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND CONGREGATIONAL NURTURE: Elder Pat Asserude,
Chair, reported on forthcoming events.
BIG EVENT COMMITTEE: Rev. Howard Newman, Chair, reported.
GLOBAL MISSION COMMITTEE: Elder Pat Byerly, Chair, reported. Rev. Jim Richards reported
on the trip to Guatemala. Rev. Carl vom Eigen reported on the Jamaica Partnership. Rev. George
Demass reported on the situation of the churches on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South
Dakota.
COMMITTEE ON CHURCH GROWTH AND EVANGELISM: Rev. J. Davis Patterson, Chair of
the New Church Development Committee, reported. Presbytery adopted the Overture to the
General Assembly regarding GA loan limits [assigned number 00-1].
COMMITTEE ON STEWARDSHIP AND MISSION INTERPRETATION: Rev. Mary Louise
Ellenberger reported.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Rev. Cherry Marshall, Chair, reported. All nominees listed in the
White Book and Addendum were elected.
COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY: Rev. Bruce Barstow, Chair, reported. Presbytery approved those
actions listed in the White Book and Addendum. [Calls of Walter Peters to First of Westminster,
J. Davis Patterson to Grove, Michael O'Brien Interim Associate at First of Howard County,
Jennifer McKenna Temporary Supply at Second, Maureen Morris Associate at First of
Annapolis; dissolution of the call of Charles Thomas at Knox; transfer of Robert Anderson;
validated ministries of Corinne Baker and Tanya Wade; retirement of David Pederson; Mark
Thomson as Continuing Corresponding Member and Parish Associate at Harundale; 2.2 Cost
of Living adjustment.] A Service of Honorable Retirement for Rev. Pederson followed.
COMMITTEE ON YOUTH: Vicki Kennedy, member of the Youth Committee, reported.
COUNCIL: Elder Nancy Saarlas, outgoing Chair, reported. Nominees in the White Book and
Addendum were elected. Presbytery adopted the 2000 budget.
COMMISSIONERS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Rev. LoisAnn Furgess-Oler, Elder Beryl
Smith and Rev. Charles Gyle reported on their experiences.
MINUTES OF THE AUGUST EXECUTIVE SESSION: Presbytery authorized a committee
consisting of Bruce Barstow and Carl vom Eigen, Moderator and Clerk Pro-tem for that meeting, and
Fred Spigler as Moderator to approve the minutes of the Executive Session of August 9, 1999, on
behalf of the Presbytery.
ATTENDANCE: Commissioners 51, Ministers 66; Elder Officers 6, YADS 1, Continuing
Corresponding Members 1, Visitors 30.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no new business, the Presbytery adjourned with prayer at 8:50 p.m.,
next to convene for a Stated Meeting at 1:00 p.m. on November 18, 1999 at Prince of Peace
Presbyterian Church, Crofton, Maryland.
Respectfully submitted,
B. Dolores Melchior,
Asst. Stated Clerk
ATTEST:
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Charles Forbes, Stated Clerk
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