THE WHITEBOOK
798th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore
Perry Hall Presbyterian Church Thursday, September 26, 2002
Baltimore, MD 4 PM
3:00 Registration and Reading of Whitebooks
The Perry Hall Church Manse (George Demass’s home) will be open between 3 and 4 PM. Visitors will find interesting and beautiful art, furnishings, collections, and memorabilia.
4:00 Call to Order; Roll Call; Introduction of new ministers, elders, visitors William Starke
Welcome by Host Pastor, Rev. George Demass
Report of the Stated Clerk: pp 3-4 Charles Forbes
Approval of Docket (New Business is due to the Clerk by 5:50)
Consent Motion: pp 2-3
4:15 Worship; Installation of Moderator George Demass, Officers, and Council Members
5:30 New Churches for a New Day William Hathaway
5:50 Council: p 5 William Starke
Acceptance of the Resignation of Philip J. Sorensen
6:00 Dinner (a Vegetarian option will be offered)
7:00* Council, continued: pp 5-6 William Starke
Report of the Personnel Committee Mary Gaut
7:20 Global Mission Committee Ken Kovacs
7:30* Committee on Ministry: pp 4-5 Alice Read
7:45 Committee on Preparation for Ministry: p 4 Millie Krieder
8:00* Committee on Education and Congregational Nurture Cathy Barnes
Outstanding Older Adult Award
8:15 Council, continued: pp 5-6 William Starke
8:30 Committee on Youth Steve Tisinger
8:40 Committee on Peace and Justice: pp 6-7 William Turner
8:50 Nominating Committee: p 6 James Kirk
8:55 New Business
9:00 Adjournment
Written report from Committee on Administration on page 7
* Order of the day
The Consent Motion consists of actions not considered to be controversial, nor likely to require explanation or discussion. They will be voted on as one motion made by the Stated Clerk. Members and Commissioners may request the removal of any item from the Consent Motion by contacting the Stated Clerk prior to the meeting or so requesting when the Motion is made. Removed items will be considered at the report time of the agency presenting the motion.
From the Stated Clerk:
1. THAT the Minutes of the 797th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Baltimore, June 27, 2002, be approved as appended to this White Book.
2. THAT the Administrative Commission appointed by the Committee on Preparation for Ministry to ordain Candidate John S. Markel of Central Presbyterian Church--consisting of Ministers George Antonakos, Donald Bracken, and John Sharp; Elders William Starke (Good Shepherd), Chair, John E. Markel (Govans), Dottie Jones (Central), and Mildred Kreider (Deer Creek Harmony); and Corresponding Members Revs. John E. Markel II (Abingdon Presbytery), Robert W. Morrison (Monmouth Presbytery) and Levie H. Rice (Assemblies of God), and Deacon Elaine Hale (Central)--be dismissed in that Rev. Markel answered the constitutional questions in the affirmative and was duly ordained by the Commission on July 13, 2002.
3. THAT the minutes of the Sessions of Ashland, Babcock, Barrelville, Bethel, Brown Memorial Woodbrook, Catonsville, Chestnut Grove, Christ Our King, Churchville, Deer Creek Harmony, Faith, First and Franklin Street, Firsts of Barton, Bel Air, Cumberland, Frostburg, Lonaconing, Howard County, and Westminster, Frederick, Good Shepherd, Govans, Grace, Granite, Grove, Hancock, Harundale, Havre de Grace, Havenwood, Highland, Hughes, Kenwood, Maryland, Mount Paran, Perry Hall, Southminster, St. Andrew, St. John United, Taiwanese, Towson,, Trinity, and Woods Memorial Presbyterian Churches be approved without exception.
From the Committee on Ministry:
4. THAT Presbytery transfer the Rev. Dallas Landrum, HR, to the Presbytery of Stockton at their request, effective this date.
5. THAT upon the receipt of the request of New Castle Presbytery, the Rev. Philip Sorensen be transferred to that Presbytery, so that he may accept the position of Interim Executive Presbyter, effective October 1, 2002.
6. THAT Presbytery dismiss with thanks the Administrative Commission for Second Presbyterian Church, appointed on May 10, 1999.
7. THAT Presbytery receive the membership of the Rev. Marvin Hopper, HR, from the Presbytery of Carlisle at his request, effective this date.
8. THAT the ministry of Janice Trammell-Savin as Chaplain resident at Wellspan Health, York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania, be validated.
9. THAT, until the Presbytery concurs in a call or interim contract for Southminster, Barrelville, and the First Presbyterian Churches of Barton and Lonaconing, Elder Richard Lugar (First, Cumberland) be authorized to celebrate Holy Communion at those churches, subject to the supervision and instruction of the Rev. Morton Harris.
10. THAT, his Interim Pastorate at Central having been completed, the Rev. George Antonakos be enrolled as a Member at Large, seeking a call.
11. REPORTS
A. Resignations
Stella Dempski from Education and Congregational Nurture
Lynne Agress from Nominating
B. Overtures to the General Assembly, 2002.
The Office of the Stated Clerk has advised the Presbytery that the General Assembly responded to its overtures as follows:
02-39 On amending the Stated Rules regarding "Forming Social Policy." The GA adopted a significantly amended version of the Presbytery's overture.
02-51 On Developing a Social Witness Policy on "Takings." The GA approved the overture with a minor amendment which did not weaken the intent of the original.
C. Presbytery Minutes
The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic at its 2002 meeting approved the Minutes of the Presbytery of Baltimore with the following exceptions: "The 1/25/01 meeting (according to heading) was held on 11/16/00 according to the minutes. [Typo; The meeting in question took place on 1/25/01 and the correction is duly noted--Stated Clerk.] The Minutes for all Stated Meetings refer repeatedly to the "white book" which I presume, [sic] material that was distributed prior to the meeting, but was not incorporated into nor included with the Minutes. Some of the omissions might have been included in the white book--such as details about sale of property. [The minutes all had the White Book appended, but it is not so labeled. Note that beginning with this White Book, it will now be headed "The White Book"--Stated Clerk.] No reference was included in any meeting that nominations from the floor would be accepted [As this is required by Robert's Rules of Order the minutes presume that it occurs, as do many other routine requirements for all motions--Stated Clerk.]"
D. Judicial Matters
(1) The person who originally submitted the allegations that led to the establishment in September, 2001, of an Investigating Committee, having been informed that no charges would be filed, has petitioned the Permanent Judicial Commission to review the decision of the Investigating Committee.
(2) The Chair of the Permanent Judicial Commission has appointed Elder Tom Eastman to be Secretary of the Commission, the previous Secretary's term having expired.
12. THAT the Docket be approved as printed with any changes noted by the Moderator or Stated Clerk.
13. THAT the Consent Motion be adopted.
14. THAT Gerald Egger (Brown Memorial Woodbrook) be enrolled as an Inquirer in the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.
15. THAT Inquirer Amy Kathleen Rudiger (Harundale) be examined on her sense of call, and, if the examination be sustained, that she be enrolled as a Candidate for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.
16. THAT Candidate Peter Goetschius (Southminster) be examined on his call to Poke Run Presbyterian Church, Redstone Presbytery, and, if the examination be sustained, that he be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament as arranged by the Committee, and thereupon transferred to Redstone Presbytery.
17. That Candidate Janice Trammell-Savin (First and Franklin Street) be examined on her call as Chaplain resident at Wellspan Health, York Hospital, York, Pennsylvania, and, if the examination be sustained, that she be ordained to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament as arranged by the Committee on Ministry.
18. REPORTS that, acting on behalf of the Presbytery because these calls were effective before this meeting date, the Committee approved the following calls:
Of Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church to the Rev. James Daryl Cazin as Associate Pastor, effective July 21, 2002, with the following terms of Call:
Cash Salary 29,303
Housing Allowance 28,200
Automobile Allowance* 2,160
Medical Insurance* 8,743
Moving Costs (Est)* 5.870
Study Allowance* 1,500
*Vouchered
Pension Dues, Vacation, Study Leave in accordance with the Manual
and requested his transfer from the Presbytery of Tampa Bay.
Of Covenant Presbyterian Church to the Rev. Helen R. Woodward as Pastor, effective September 15, 2002, with the following terms of Call:
Cash Salary 25,000
Housing Allowance 17,900
SECA 3,282
Medical Insurance* 300
Moving Costs (Est)* 7,500
Study Allowance* 900
Auto allowance* 500
*Vouchered
Pension Dues, Vacation, Study Leave in accordance with the Manual
and requested her transfer from Philadelphia Presbytery.
19. REPORTS that in accordance with the Manual XIX, 2a, the factoring tables will be increased by 1.7% which is the cost of living increase reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2001. Although the statistical base is 1.7%, churches are encouraged to use a 2% figure. The Committee reminds sessions that the Compensation Plan of the Presbytery envisions all salaries increasing by at least that percentage, and that it is required for any pastoral salary at the minimum for the position factor.
20. REPORTS that it appointed the following Moderators of Sessions on behalf of the Presbytery:
First of Barton: Margee Adams Iddings
First of Lonaconing: Margee Adams Iddings
Hancock: Mark A. Sandell
Central: Wayne Boulton
21. THAT Presbytery honorably retire the Rev. William Hug effective September 1, 2002.
22. REPORTS that the Council
A. Appointed the following:
Elder Florence Henderson to the Executive Committee
Elder Sally-Lyn Duff to the Appointments Committee
Elder Robert Ferguson to the Appointments Committee
B. Appointed the follow to the Global Mission Committee:
Rev. Steve Tisinger
Elder Alfreda Gill (Christ Memorial)
Elder Bill Clarke (Ashland), member of the Guatemala Partnership
C. Elected Elder Wayne Ruddock to the Synod Council.
23. THAT the resignation of the Rev. Philip Sorensen, effective September 30, 2002, be accepted with regret and thanks, so that he may accept the position of Interim Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of New Castle for the next eighteen months.
24. THAT the Presbytery accept the recommendation of the Council that the Executive Presbyter position be filled on an interim basis until a new Executive Presbyter is elected.
25. THAT the Presbytery elect the Rev. Ann Philbrick as Interim Executive Presbyter, effective October 16, 2002, on a less than full time basis, with position description and conditions of employment and compensation to be agreed between the Council and Rev. Philbrick.
26. THAT the 2003 Budget be adopted. Complete budgets will be available on the Registration Table or in advance from the Presbytery office. A copy of the new summary page is attached. The only changes of note are the addition of dental coverage under the Board of Pensions for NCD pastors in accordance with agreements with them.
27. NOMINATES to fill vacancies on the Mission Committee:
Lloyd Umbarger (C,M) Class of 2004
Elbert Lai (E--Taiwanese, M, R/E) Class of 2005
28. REPORTS that World Communion Sunday, October 6, is the day designated by the General Assembly to receive the Peacemaking Offering. The Peace and Justice Committee encourages all congregations to receive this offering, and reminds them that 25% of the offering is to be retained for peacemaking activities in the local congregation. Congregations not taking the offering on October 6 are reminded that it can be taken at any time designated by the Session.
29. REPORTS that it encourages churches and individual congregations to express to Congress and the administration their concerns about the growing possibility of war in Iraq. Appended to this White Book is a brief fact sheet and a copy of a letter to President Bush sent by the Stated Clerk and Moderator of the General Assembly and other denominational leaders.
30. THAT the Presbytery of Baltimore, acting on recommendation of its Peace and Justice Committee and its Public Policy Advocate in Annapolis, join the advocacy network Alliance for Investment in Maryland (AIM). The following background information is provided:
AIM is a new group responding to the current fiscal crisis in Maryland. It is concerned that the crisis will be resolved by decreasing spending for "the least among us." An information sheet will be on the Registration Table. In joining we endorse this "Statement of Principles":
"Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the nation, but important program for overall quality of life and basic human services remain chronically underfunded and their goals unfulfilled.
"The state must adopt a tax and budget structure that raises sufficient resources to fill those needs and invest in Maryland's future.
"The state must raise and invest those revenues in way that are more progressive and more equitable than is currently the case. The new systems should include significant public input and ensure that government operates effectively, efficiently, and with accountability."
31. REPORTS that a letter will soon be sent to all congregations describing the role of the newly established Property and Loan Commission, which is responsible for receiving all requests from churches to sell or encumber their property. New applications forms for such requests are available from the Stated Clerk.
32. REPORTS that at its meeting on July 10, 2002, the Property and Loan Commission acting in the name of and on behalf of the Presbytery of Baltimore, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), as authorized by Standing Rule IX-1:
A. Concurred in the request of the Congregation and Session of First Presbyterian Church of Westminster to sell its interest in "all that lot or parcel of land being shown and designated as 'Lands of Sam Jones, et al.' and recorded among the Land Records of Harford County in Plat Book No. 97, folio 27, being a part of that land conveyed by Deed dated May 7, 1974, and recorded among the Land Records of Harford County at Liber 950, folio 94."
B. Concurred in the request of the Congregation and Session of Harundale Presbyterian Church to sell the property at 1040 Thomas Road, Glen Burnie, Maryland, willed to the church in the estate of Neva Hyatt.
C. Concurred in the request of the Congregation and Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Bel Air to borrow up to $500,000 from the Farmer's Bank, Bel Air, Maryland, to be repaid over fifteen years at an interest rate of 7.7%, secured by the church property at 224 North Main Street, Bel Air, Maryland.
33. REPORTS that at its meeting on September 11, 2002, the Property and Loan Commission acting in the name of and on behalf of the Presbytery of Baltimore, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), as authorized by Standing Rule IX-1:
A. Concurred in the request of the Congregation and Session of the Grove Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen to borrow up to $800,000 from the Harford Bank to be repaid over thirty years at an interest rate of 6.75%, secured by the church property in Aberdeen, Maryland.
34. NOMINATES
Benita Summers (E, Central, F) to the Nominating Committee, Class of 2005.
18. CORRECTION. The following are the correct terms of call for the Rev. James Cazin:
Cash Salary 24,901
Housing Allowance 28,200
Automobile Allowance* 2,160
SECA 4,399
Moving Costs (Est)* 5,870
Study Allowance* 1,500
Discretionary Fund 800
*Vouchered
Pension Dues, Vacation, Study Leave in accordance with the Manual
Gerald Egger requests enrollment as an Inquirer in the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. He is a member of Brown Memorial Woodbrook Presbyterian Church, where he serves as Clerk of Session. Jerry is enrolled full time in the Lancaster Theological Seminary. Jerry comes from Indianapolis, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in English and a J.D. in Law. His work experience has been as a manager in employee development and training. He particularly enjoys activities such as focus groups, project management, team building and process analysis. Jerry and his wife Marjorie are parents of three children, John Gordon, Anne Elizabeth and Ellen Louise.
Any Rudiger requests enrollment as a Candidate in the Ministry of Word and Sacrament. Amy is a member of Harundale Presbyterian Church. She is beginning her third year of studies at the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where she is on a full scholarship. Amy described herself as concerned with social justice and ethical issues. She feels called to engage youth in social justice issues, and to challenge them in what a faithful life requires. She described herself as "passionate about the Old Testament." She is a coordinator of the Women's Center at LPTS, and serves as a student pastor with youth at a local church with a large clergy staff. She comes before the Baltimore Presbytery to be examined on her sense of call.
Peter Goetschius has received a call from Poke Run Presbyterian Church, Redstone Presbytery, in Pennsylvania. Pete graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in May. Pete is a member of Southminister Presbyterian Church in Cumberland, where he has served as a lay pastor for over ten years. Pete and his wife Karen are the parents of three children. He comes before the Baltimore Presbytery to be examined on his call to Poke Run.
Jan Trammel-Savin is employed as a chaplain resident at York Hospital in York, PA. She requests ordination for this specialized ministry, and comes before the Baltimore Presbytery to be examined on her call. Jan is a member of First and Franklin Street Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary in May. Jan was examined for this call by the Committee on Ministry, and comes with their endorsement.
1. Christ Our Anchor:
Peg Lloyd was one of the founding members of Christ Our Anchor in 1982, and today at 80 years old she still is a vital, active member. In addition to her service as an elder, Peg continues to work and serve on many levels. She is the Financial Secretary, a post that she has held for many years. She is a regular participant in Adult Sunday School and her theological knowledge is formidable. She is a avid student of theology to this day, reading many current books on the subject and periodicals such as "Theology Today". She contributes her creative skills as well, having sewn and made many of the paraments that adorn our church. Moreover, Peg has provided her loving touch by preparing our communion bread by hand for years. Peg Lloyd's faithfulness, service, and witness are a strong model for us all and her touch is evident everywhere at Christ Our Anchor. We are proud to recommend her for this well deserved honor.
2. Faith Church:
"Where's Pat?" 'She's downstairs sorting clothes for the clothes closet."
"Where's Pat?' "She's organizing the cash counters' reception on Sunday."
"Where's Pat?" "She's completing plans for the Appalachian work trip."
"Where's Pat?" "Oh, she's working at one of the Habitat for Humanity houses."
Where's Pat? Doing what needs to be done, always behind the scenes, quietly and without fanfare, there when needed. The list above is far from complete, but hopefully it gives some indication of the endless ways in which Pat, at age 74, creatively and perceptively and with conviction uses the fruits of a lifetime of growth and experience to act out the Scriptural admonition to be a servant. Because she stays quietly behind the scenes, many people have no idea Pat does so much that contributes meaningfully to the life of the church, to the lives of people in need, known and unknown, and to the community at large. That's why, when the Session was asked to nominate someone for the Older Adult Ministries Award, the immediate and unanimous response was, Pat Thomson, of course!"
3. First United of Westminster:
In the earlier days of his church life at First of Westminster, Glenn was the organist and choir director. Glenn retired from Social Security as a Supervisory Computer Analyst in 1974. During his retirement years, Glenn has served as both an elder and deacon, was on the Percepts Committee, Worship and Music, Associate Pastor and Pastor Nominating Committees. He has also provided assistance to the church office staff by proof reading the bulletin each week. Glenn is currently 84 years old and continues to live out the gospel through his involvement in the church. At this time, Glenn serves as a deacon and is specifically in charge of the Focus on Seniors Ministry. As one of the leaders of Focus on Seniors, Glenn stays updated on older adults with special needs. In addition, he coordinates home communion for the sick and shut-in with the pastors and elders/deacons who will assist. Glenn also sings in the choir, is involved in our Barnabas Men's Bible Study and is known to offer transportation to those who no longer are able to drive. Glenn is a fine example of how anyone young or old lives faithfully as a Christian disciple.
4. Good Shepherd Church:
We don't know how Fred Hamilton has the time to do all he does. In his seventies, Fred keeps our building in shape. As a member of the Properties Committee, he can be seen almost any time of the day repairing, checking, replacing, repainting, planning what needs to be done. He is available almost instantly even though he is active in the Joppatowne Community Association, travels with his wife of fifty-five years (Florida and Iceland, last year), is involved with grandchildren and great grandchildren, has an investment club he formed, fishes for trout and bowls twice a week. His cheerful, can-do attitude is contagious. As a result several of the younger members of the congregation have a competition to see if they can have almost as big an impact on Good Shepherd as Fred Hamilton. So far, no one comes close. Fred has never turned down an opportunity to serve the Lord. He is an Elder, has served on Session and as Treasurer, on the Finance Committee, and as Chairman of the Pastoral Search Committee. He is on the Properties Committee, Grace Fund Committee, and Chairman of the Personnel Committee. Fred's contribution to Good Shepherd cannot be overstated. Fred Hamilton's love of God, his cheerful willingness to do whatever is asked, his faithful witness to Jesus Christ, his devotion to his wife, children, and grandchildren serve as a model of true Christianity.
5. Hunting Ridge Church:
Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell Grant will be 95 years old on May 30, 2002 and has been a member of Hunting Ridge Presbyterian Church for 67 years. "Libby", as she is called by young and old alike, is an absolute joy! She moves, acts, and looks like a 70 year old. She is intellectual, has a keen sense of humor, and is beautiful, physically and spiritually. She remains active at church and in the retirement home where she has lived for several years. She is healthy, has boundless energy, and is an asset to any group or function. At Hunting Ridge Church she is an ordained Deacon; worked with the Youth Group; sang in the Chancel Choir for more than 35 years; served as the Church Secretary, was in Presbyterian Women; was instrumental in forming Senior Comradery. Presently, she remains involved by coming to church every Sunday, Christian Women of the Church and Community (this was Presbyterian Women), Senior Comradery, singing, teaching and visiting! Our entire congregation and her many other friends regard her with amazement! She is a role model for every age person and no one thinks of her as old or even aging. Her spirit shines through her glowing face and all of us know that God has always held a special place in her life.
6. Maryland Church:
Sibylle is a gentle, spiritual, peace loving woman who has been a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a treasured friend of many. After retiring in 1988 from her career as a professor of German at Goucher College, she took on more volunteer service, particularly a regular commitment to Meals on Wheels and the Assistance Center of Towson Churches. Sibylle has a lively interest in the arts, with an appreciation of a wide variety of music and theater. About 1968 she was elected as the first woman Elder at Maryland Presbyterian Church, and has served many active terms through the years. At MPC Sibylle's creative suggestions make her a valuable member of the committees she serves and often leads. Her "world citizen" orientation is evidenced by her sincere commitment to human rights, peace and justice , and her active service on mission and peacemaking committees. Other active committee involvement is with Congregational Care (among other things, she delivers her famous chicken soup to shut-ins) and Hospitality, where she helps Provide and set up refreshments for our fellowship time, and is our most faithful kitchen cleaner-upper. Her personal faith journey continues, and she is a vital member of our faith sharing group, adding many insights to our discussions. Sibylle has the ability to interact well with folks of all ages and to make people better after being with her. She has taken her turns at Sunday School teaching in our rotation model, in delivering creative children's sermons during worship, and she has participated in adult Bible studies and in our multi-generational Christmas program.
7. Madison Avenue Church:
Charlotte Perry retired from the Baltimore City Public School System after a long and illustrious career as a teacher. Since her retirement, she has coordinated the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church Food Basket Program in collaboration with Northwestern Police District, distributing thirty (30) food baskets per month. Charlotte has received numerous awards and recognitions and just recently was the recipient of the Harlow Fullwood Award for Community Service. She has also received the Morgan State University Alumni Award. Charlotte is a tireless worker, a faithful friend, and a gifted educator. Her church recognizes her for her many contributions and service to her neighbors, her faith community and her Lord.
8. St. Andrew Church:
Leona, who is a delightful 90 year old, has been a Presbyterian for almost sixty years. Leona was one of the organizing members for the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Hagerstown. During those early years of Covenant, Leona helped with cleaning the church, landscaping, and whatever was needed. The wonderful contribution that Leona added to this new church was that this teacher helped to organize and promote the Primary Department of the Sunday School. She was a teacher at a local elementary school. When Leona retired, she joined St. Andrew. She regularly visits in the nursing home. She created and organized our Children's Library. In addition, Leona has been a Parish Coordinator which ministers to a small group within the congregation. Leona has also been instrumental in the organizing of our Senior Servants--a group of over sixty year olds committed to serving the church--working on VBS crafts, folding bulletins, helping with Sunday School, assisting with the local food bank fund raise, and doing whatever has been necessary to assist with the ministry of the church. We are blessed to submit the name of Leona Robinson as an outstanding older adult.
9. Woods Memorial Church:
A member of Woods since 1968 and an Elder, Mrs. Fogle is by far the most outstanding member of our church family in service to the children and congregation at Woods. As director of the St. Cecilia Choir, a 4th and 5th grade children's choir, she instituted an annual All Saints Sunday program and an annual spring musical pageant featuring stories from the Bible. Mrs. Fogle is the Sunday School Music Director of an adult band that leads the singing once a month for the Sunday School boys and girls. She has organized a group of teen-age children known as Woodchuckits Puppet Troupe who perform with the puppets at Sunday School, teach Bible stories and entertain at adult meetings and visitations to other churches on a regular basis. Mrs. Fogle is the author of the material for many of these presentations. She is organizer of the Woods Summer Arts Camp where the children stay for a week of music, art, theater and religious instruction; organizer/director of a church adult Christian Theater Group who perform Biblical plays, and author/publisher of many popular Christian Children's Books. She attends a weekly non-denominational Bible course where she has inspired many adults by her strong faith, her Godly acts and her service to the community at large. She is well known throughout the area for her leadership in Christian affairs and her awesome creativity in music and the arts and sharing this with the church and community. Mrs. Fogle is an extraordinary and devout Christian lady. Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church is blessed with her presence!