Aberdeen, Maryland 4:00 p.m.

3:00 Registration and Reading Time for White Books

Mission Partner Display: Kunte Kinte Project

4:00 Call to Order and Opening Prayer

4:05 Worship: Rev. Philip Sorensen Preaching

4:45 Greetings from Moderator of the General Assembly, Freda Gardner

5:00 Report of the Stated Clerk

Motion to approve the docket (Submit New Business to the Sated Clerk by 6 p.m.)

Consent Motion

5:05 Council Jim Kirk

5:25 Ministry Bruce Barstow

5:40 Preparation for Ministry Bob Ferguson

5:50 Mission Steve Shussett

6:00 Dinner

7:00 Evangelism and Church Growth Aaron Lee

7:10 Stewardship and Mission Interpretation Joan Berry

7:15 Peace and Justice Bill Turner

7:25 Education and Congregational Nurture Pat Aaserude

7:35 Administration Valeria Tocci

7:40 Nominating Cherry Marshall

7:55 New Business

8:00 Adjournment

1. THAT the Minutes of the 786th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery, April 27, 2000, be approved as appended to this White Book.
2. THAT the following meeting schedule for 2000-2001 be approved:

September 28, 2000 4:00 p.m. Granite

November 15, 2000 1:00 p.m. Good Shepherd

January 25, 2001 1:00 p.m. Ark and Dove

March 22, 2001 1:00 p.m. Perry Hall

June 21, 2001 4:00 p.m. To be determined.

3. THAT the Stated Clerk be authorized to accept, on behalf of the Presbytery, an invitation to host the June meeting of Presbytery.
4. THAT the minutes of the following churches, having been read and recommended for approval by the Stated Clerk and/or Clerks of Session of the Presbytery, be approved: Babcock, Barrelville, Bethel, Brown Memorial Park Avenue, Brown Memorial Woodbrook, Catonsville, Central, Christ Memorial, Christ Our Anchor, Churchville, Deer Creek Harmony, Fallston; Firsts of Annapolis, Bel Air, Frostburg, Howard County, and Westminster; Frederick, Good Shepherd, Govans, Grace, Granite, Grove, Hancock, Harundale, Havre de Grace, Hope, Hughes Memorial, Hunting Ridge, Kenwood, Light Street, Lochearn, Madison Avenue, Mount Hebron, Mount Paran, Perry Hall, Prince of Peace, Roland Park, Second, Southminster, St. John United, Taiwanese, Taneytown, Towson, Trinity, and Woods Memorial.

from the Committee on Preparation for Ministry:

5. THAT Candidate Paul Whong be removed from the roll of Candidates for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, at his request.

 

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK

6. REPORTS

1. Necrology

Rev. James Salango, Temporary Supply Pastor at Mt. Paran Presbyterian Church and member of National Capital Presbytery, died on May 19, 2000.

2. Resignations

Carl vom Eigen from Global Mission and the Permanent Judicial Commission

7. THAT the proposed Docket be adopted with changes announced by the Moderator and Stated Clerk.
8. THAT the Consent Motion be approved.

 

9. THAT, if the way be clear, the following new business be docketed for the September meeting:

In the event that Overture 00-13 (Northern New England) on striking G-6.0106b from the Book of Order is referred by the 212^th GA (2000) to the 213^th GA (2001), and that no process is made available for additional concurrences by presbyteries to the referred Overture 00-13; or in the event Overture 00-13 is defeated by the 212^th GA (2000); We, the undersigned, request that the following new business be docketed for the September 2000 Stated Meeting of The Presbytery of Baltimore:

THAT the Presbytery of Baltimore overture the 213^th GA (2001) to direct the Stated Clerk of the GA of the PC(USA) to send the following proposed amendment to the presbyteries for their affirmative or negative votes:

Shall G-6.01-6b be stricken from the Book of Order?

Submitted by Revs. Wayne Boulton, Christa Burns, Ted Durr, Mary Gaut, Roger Gench, William Hathaway, Harry Holfelder, Jennifer McKenna, David Pollitt, John Sharp, Thomas Speers III, Donald Stroud, Gretchen van Utt, and Robin White

 

MINISTRY

10. REPORTS

1. The Methodist District Superintendent for St. John United Presbyterian Church has informed the Clerk of Session that Rev. John Warren will be reassigned effective June 30, 2000.
2. COM has approved the appointment of the Rev. George Antonakas as the Interim Pastor at Central Presbyterian Church, effective July 1, 2000, and appointed him Moderator of Session.

11. THAT Presbytery concur in the call of Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church to the Rev. Jonathan E. Oglesbee to be their Pastor effective August 14, 2000, with the terms of call stated below, and THAT his transfer be requested from the Presbytery of the Pines.

Cash $ 25,000 Dental Insurance $ 300

Housing $ 25,000 Vacation 1 month

Professional Expenses* $ 2,000 Study Leave 2 weeks

Auto Expense* $ 3,000 Reasonable Moving Expenses

Continuing Education* $ 2,000 Home settlement cost loan

Pension Plan 28%

*Vouchered up to limit shown.

12. THAT Presbytery concur in the call of the First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air to the Rev. Richard J. Link to be their Pastor effective July 9, 2000, with the terms of call stated below, and THAT his transfer be requested from Northern New England Presbytery.

Cash $ 30,000 Pension Plan 28%

Housing $ 15,000 Vacation 1 month

Professional Expenses* $ 500 Study Leave 2 weeks

Auto Expense* $ 2,500 Shared Risk Home Loan $20,000

Continuing Education* $ 1,500

*Vouchered up to limit shown.

13. THAT Presbytery concur in the dissolution of the Associate Pastorate of the Rev. Vicki Kennedy at Bethel Presbyterian Church, effective May 31, 2000, and THAT Rev. Kennedy be a Member-at-Large while she seeks a call in the Washington, DC, area.
14. THAT the Presbytery concur in the dissolution of the Pastorate of the Rev. Carl vom Eigen at Chestnut Grove Presbyterian Church, effective July 1, 2000, so that he may accept the call of the Church on the Bayou, Tarpon Springs, FL, to be their Pastor, and that he be transferred to Tampa Bay Presbytery.
15. THAT the Presbytery concur in the dissolution of the Pastorate of the Rev. Aaron Lee at Trinity Presbyterian Church, effective August 31, 2000, so that he may accept the call of the Presbytery to be the Organizing Pastor of the Randallstown New Church Development .
16. THAT the Presbytery concur in the dissolution of the Associate Pastorate of the Rev. Amy Schacht at Harundale Presbyterian Church, effective July 31, 2000, so that she may accept the call of the Laurel Presbyterian Church to be their Pastor, and THAT she be transferred to National Capital Presbytery.
17. THAT the transfer of the Rev. George Antonakas be requested from the Presbytery of Beaver-Butler, effective June 30, 2000.
18. THAT, in regard to church loans to pastors, the Manual of the Presbytery be amended as follows:

1. Standing Committees. 9. Committee on Ministry.

1. Terms of Call.

1. THAT the Manual of the Presbytery be amended as printed in the White Book enclosure titled PROPOSED MANUAL CHANGES TO INCLUDE EDUCATORS AND OTHER CHURCH PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMPENSATION PLAN (FACTORING).
2. THAT the recommendations of the Committee identified by number on the enclosed SPECIALIZED CLERGY ANNUAL LISTING be adopted.

 

PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY

3. THAT Ernest Poland of First Presbyterian Church of Barton be enrolled as an Inquirer into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.
4. THAT Amy Kathleen Rudiger of Harundale Presbyterian Church be enrolled as an Inquirer into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.

 

MISSION

5. WELCOMES to this meeting representatives from Kunte Kinte, one of Presbytery’s mission partners; an informational exhibit is on display in the registration area.
6. THAT the following Flex Grant be approved: $500 to First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis for their ecumenical, intercultural project with two racial/ethnic churches in Anne Arundel County (Black American and Hispanic American).

 

EVANGELISM AND CHURCH GROWTH

7. THAT the Presbytery call the Rev. Aaron Lee as Organizing Pastor of the Randallstown New Church Development, effective September 1, 2000, with the following terms of call:

Cash and Housing $ 72,000 Major Medical* $ 1,000

Professional Expenses* $ 1,500 Vacation 1 month

Auto Expense* $ 3,800 Study Leave 2 weeks

Continuing Education* $ 1,500 Reasonable Moving Expenses

Pension Plan 28%

Presbytery commits to help Rev. Lee with the purchase of a house in the Randallstown/Owings Mills area (examples: shared equity, loan for down payment, or loan for closing costs).

*Vouchered up to the limit shown.

 

PEACE AND JUSTICE

8. REPORTS: In January the Presbytery joined the Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative Education Fund and adopted the resolution "Health Care for All." We committed to educating our member churches about "Health Care for All." To that end, the Peace and Justice Committee will be assisting the Maryland Health Care Initiative to contact Sessions, inform them about the Initiative, and urge them to join. These efforts will continue throughout the rest of the year.

 

EDUCATION AND CONGREGATIONAL NURTURE

9. REPORTS that six churches responded to an invitation from the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic to nominate an older adult for a synod award. An abstract of each nomination follows. All six nominees are Outstanding Older Adults in the Presbytery of Baltimore.

NICK BARRY (Christ Our Anchor): Nick was 73 when he and his wife Jean moved to Annapolis from New Jersey. They sought a theologically open, mission-minded church where their time, talent, and treasure might really be needed, and they found a perfect niche in Christ Our Anchor. A previously ordained elder, Nick has served on Session, taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, chaired a capital campaign, and continues to participate in many fellowship and interest groups. At 80+ years, Nick is one of the most vocal supporters (among the "traditionalists") of his church’s new contemporary worship service; he encourages those less open to new worship styles to consider the mission outreach that the service provides. Nick has also been quite active at the Presbytery level having served on the Stewardship and Mission Interpretation Committee and the Big Event Committee. As if his life weren’t busy enough, Nick finds time every month to copy, collate, fold, and mail his church’s monthly newsletter. A tireless, gentle-spirited, always willing volunteer, Nick Barry is in a league of his own.

VIRGINIA BRANTLEY * (Granite): Virginia joined Granite soon after World War II when she was a young mother of four boys. During the 50+ years since then, she has served multiple terms as an Elder and Deacon as well as being a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, Youth Ministry Leader, and member of the Women’s Association. Her ability to nurture others has found many forms of expression within the church family – for example, serving luncheons for bereaved families following funerals; visiting or phoning homebound members; making special "guardian angels" for the sick; and blessing the entire congregation with "visual acts of worship" such as floral arrangements and bountiful Thanksgiving cornucopias in the Chancel. Virginia’s interest and skill in arts and crafts are evident in the favors she provides for congregational dinners, the projects she plans for the Presbytery’s annual Older Adult Experience at Chesapeake Center, and most notably in the Christmas Craft Exhibit in which community artists participated for over 15 years. The endeavor not only yielded impressive revenues, but also became an occasion for outreach to the community. At 75, Virginia continues to tend the flock of the Lord.

BURT CORDRY (Chestnut Grove): For over 40 years, Burt has distinguished himself as a kind, compassionate, and committed friend who shares his great faith by example. Currently, as a very active member of the "more mature" Chestnuts, he telephones or visits the sick, provides rides to church functions, does household repairs, and most importantly always gives time to listen and offer encouragement. One member of the church, a recent widow, maintains that without Burt’s support, she could not have endured the sorrow of her husband’s death. During Bible Study classes, he demonstrates a deep understanding of scripture and biblical principles. Since 1958 Burt has participated in the church’s bell and vocal choirs, has been an elder and a deacon numerous times, and has mentored many teenage confirmands. For Chestnut Grove’s 150^th anniversary, he spent hours gathering and compiling historical information into a commemorative book. Those who know this wonderful man agree that he exemplifies the principles of a faithful life devoted to the service of others.

ANN KLINGAMAN (Catonsville): Ann has been a member at Catonsville since 1937, and she has served in many capacities over the years including Deacon, Trustee, and as head of the Worship Committee for the Board of the Presbyterian Home in Towson. However, her most significant impact has been as teacher of the senior high Sunday School class. She took over this class in 1983, the year she retired after teaching biology in public school for 31 years. Ann is an exceptionally gifted teacher, bringing to her students a wealth of personal experience enriched by her extensive reading. From the beginning, Ann developed her own challenging curriculum which she presents each week with great energy and enthusiasm. Her classroom feels warm and nurturing, and each student feels personally recognized and cared for. Through her loving relationship with them they learn to appreciate the love of God. Her strong faith is very evident to her students as she models the Christian way of life through service, caring, and love.

BLANCHE McCORMICK (Harundale):Blanche is 89 and has been an integral and charming part of Harundale for so long that it is hard to imagine her not being here! She has served as Elder, Deacon, and Trustee – all after her 50^th birthday. In Presbyterian Women, she has worked on the Finance and Nominating Committees, and she has participated in Circle meetings, Bible Study, Fellowship, Outreach, and Christian witnessing. Over the years her volunteer activities have included answering the church telephones during staff meetings; arranging for Chancel flowers; sending cards; coordinating Meals On Wheels; providing food for receptions and other events; and helping with Operation Hotline. Blanche continues to be a source of inspiration to all who serve with her. She witnesses to the truth in Matthew 5:16 – "Let your light so shine before men and women that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

RUTH PIERSON (Babcock): Most people who join Babcock credit Ruth with making them feel at home the first time they stepped through the door. It is a rare Sunday morning that she is not found in the narthex exercising a ministry of hospitality. And throughout the week she writes letters, makes phone calls, and visits people; she senses who is lonely and needing the helping touch of Jesus. Ruth can laugh and cry with people, and always she prays with people. Even with her own health problems, Ruth is able to lose herself in order to minister to others. She is a great counselor, Bible teacher, and friend. She would be the last person to tell you that she is an outstanding woman of faith, but in this case, Ruth’s friends know better. She is a most faithful and loving disciple of Jesus Christ.

*Virginia Brantley was Baltimore Presbytery’s nominee for the Synod’s Outstanding Older Adult Award.

 

ADMINISTRATION

10. THAT, in regard to the structure of the Church Growth and Evangelism Committee, the Manual of the Presbytery be amended as follows:

VIII. Standing Committees. 7. Committee on Evangelism and Church Growth.

Replace existing paragraphs with the following:

7. Committee on Evangelism and Church Growth. The Committee will consist of the Chair (who shall be an ex officio member, without vote of each permanent subcommittee), the members of the New Church Development Committee, the members of the Church Enhancement Committee, and the Chair of the Vision 2000 Committee. The Committee has the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Budget for Flex Grants and approve them in accordance with this Manual (XXI.5).

1. NOMINATES

Officers of the Presbytery

Moderator Margaret Ferguson (C,F)

Vice Moderator William Starke (E,M,R/E) Good Shepherd

2. NOMINATES

Chair

Class of 2003 Stella Dempski (C,F)

Karen Wright (E,F) Maryland

Cheryl Betts (E,F) Woods Memorial

Audrey Jewett (E,F) Catonsville

(vacancy)

Chair Scott Milsom

Class of 2001 Chris Matthews (C,M)

Class of 2003 Leonard Hornick (C,M)

Terrence Alspaugh (C,M)

Joan Philips (E,F,R/E) Trinity

Chair Tom Speers (C,M)

Class of 2003 Howard Newman (C,M)

Cherry Marshall (C,F)

Jerry Shoemake (E,M) Granite

Alice Read (E,F) Govans

Howard Jackson (E,M,R/E) Knox

O. Morton Harris (C,M)

Chair Ted Durr (C,M)

Class of 2003 Ted Durr (C,M)

Fritz Longabaugh (C,M)

Georgene McKenzie (E,F) First, Cumberland

Robert Jewett (C,M)

Linda Koch (E,F) Maryland

Marilyn Forbes (E,F) Govans

Dorothy Janzen (E,F) First and Franklin Street

Chair Scott Milsom

Class of 2003 George Brown (E,M) 1^st, Westminster

Wesley Baker (C,M)

Lisa Manfuso (E,F) 1^st, Bel Air

Chair Bill Turner (E,M) Churchville

Class of 2003 Nelson Tharp (E,M) Catonsville

Bill Galvin (E,M) Hope

Chair Joan Berry

Class of 2001 Walter Peters (C,M)

Kathy Martin (E,F,R/E) Grace

Class of 2003 Joan Berry (E,F) Ark and Dove

Ken Pennell (E,M) Towson

John Kazanjian (C,M)

Bob Studham (E,M) Harundale

Class of 2003 Lynn Featherston (E,F) Govans

Anita Hendrix (C,F)

Bob Lochard (E,M) Prince of Peace

Class of 2003 Rudy Harding (E,F) Harundale

Richard Donkervoet (E,M) Brown Memorial Woodbrook

Pat Thomson (E,F) Faith

Responsibilities include overseeing Sunday School, college-age ministry, and outreach for a friendly, growing, Christ-centered church. Send resume to Search Committee

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

10813 Donelson Drive

Williamsport, MD 21795

2000

June 15 Presbytery Meeting, Grove PC, 4 pm

June 24-July 1 212^th General Assembly, PCUSA, Long Beach, CA

July 6-9 Presbyterian Women Summer Gathering (Synod), Montreat, NC

July 7-8 Youth Work camp at Chesapeake Center

July 14-16 Synod Men’s Conference at Massanetta Springs

July 15-19 Churchwide Presbyterian Women Gathering, Louisville, KY

July 20-22 Annual Synod Meeting, Union Theological Seminary, VA

Sept 28 Presbytery Meeting, Granite PC, 4 pm

Nov 3-5 Synod Youth Leadership Development Event, Massanetta Springs

2001

Feb 24 The BIG EVENT!

787th STATED MEETING

OF THE

PRESBYTERY OF BALTIMORE

WHITE BOOK ADDENDUM

June 15, 2000

CONSENT MOTION

2. Correction. The date of the Good Shepherd meeting is November 16, 2000.

REPORT OF THE STATED CLERK

6. A. Necrology (supplement)

B. Additional Resignations:

Valeria Tocci, Personnel Committee

Jerry Cooper, Nominating Committee

COUNCIL

Minister: James G. Kirk

Laywoman: Audrey Jewett, Catonsville

Layman: Wayne Ruddock, Towson

Class of 2003 Marge Egger (E,F) Chestnut Grove

Barbara Laukaitis (F,M)

C. Synod Youth Council: Marilynne Pabst, 1st of Howard County

A. Compensation requests from Herb Valentine approved:

That he be paid for unused vacation earned in 2000.

These are the latest CASH figures as of June 12:

Millennium Fund Receipts $ 24,201.00

Farewell Event Income $ 26,666.00

Farewell Event Expenses $ 20,037.47

Event Net $ 6,628.53

(Not all items are in, but the event

costs are substantially complete.)

Millennium Fund Balance, June 12, 2000 $ 30,829.53

The Cash transfer for a Trustee Match has not been made.

Personnel Committee

Class of 2002 Barrett Rudd (M,M)

Class of 2003 Harold Bennett (E,M) Trinity

Gretchen van Utt (M,F)

Nominating Committee

Chair George Farmer (E,M) Granite

Class of 2003 Lynn Agress (E,F) Second

Marie Cannon (E,F,R/E) Trinity

George Demass (M,M)

Harry Holfelder (M,M)

MINISTRY

20. SPECIALIZED CLERGY ANNUAL LISTING. Additions and corrections:

Add: Harry Holfelder, Seeking a Call, ML, Action: 6 (Membership-at-Large approved)

PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY

NOMINATING

30. Additions and Corrections:

Administration:

Chair Jaki Westmoreland (E,E,R/E) Cherry Hill

Education and Congregational Nurture

Chair Harry Holfelder (M,M)

New Church Development

Chair J. Davis Patterson (M,M)

NOTICE

Herb Valentine, in clearing out his office at the Presbytery, has discovered surplus books! They are available for the taking in the Presbytery Office. Stop by and shop--the price is right.