Rev. Laura L. Lupton Mission Coordinator - Western Communitypresbycc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/West-packet-June-2016.pdf · Rev. Laura L. Lupton Mission Coordinator - Western

Rev. Laura L. Lupton Mission Coordinator - Western Community

Laura Lupton ~ P.O. Box 66 ~ Cameron, NC 28326 ~ [email protected] ~ 910-818-9938

Presbytery of Coastal Carolina ~ Field Office at Cameron Presbyterian Church (Near US1 at 24/27) www.presbycc.org ~ www.monroecamp.org

May 18, 2016

“Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations,

forever and ever. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20-21

Dear Sessions, Pastors & Members of the West Community,

Let’s come together to begin living into a new vision together Bearing Witness To Christ Strengthening Partnerships For Missions Awaking our Spiritual Imagination Renewing our Congregations

All teaching elders, ruling elders, and church members who are interested in expanding our shared mission, strengthening congregational vitality, and developing quality leadership are invited to come together and discover where the Spirit is leading us.

Come to the first gathering of the West Community on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 330 S. May St, Southern Pines, NC. This is the “107th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina-Meeting as the West Community”. The registered members of the West Community are all the PCUSA congregations of Harnett, Lee, Moore, Hoke and Scotland Counties (plus Biscoe PC) and the Presbyterian pastors of this area both active and retired. These Sessions need to elect commissioners as they normally would for a presbytery meeting or request an excused absence; however, we hope additional people will come from each church.

In this time you will join with your sister congregations as we celebrate together the abundance of gifts we all enjoy in our churches. Churches in each county will count their blessings and, collectively, we will seek new pathways for the Holy Spirit to work in us and through us.

Marilyn Johns of Union Presbyterian Seminary will bring us a keynote message during worship, following her remarks communion will be observed. Dr. Johns is a certified Christian Educator with a Doctorate of Ministry. She is currently the Director of Program Development at Union. We will also have communion together during worship and receive an offering for Family Promise of Lee Co and of Moore Co. After the conclusion of the gathering there will be an optional one hour conversation session with Dr. Johns.

Join us for this exciting opportunity to gather, celebrate, and seek new ways to do mission!

This packet includes the schedule for the day, the agenda for the business meeting, reports, and items of information. Please read all the materials in this packet in advance. Lunch Reservations are due by Monday, June 6. Child care will not be offered.

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Registration and Voting:

At each registration table there will be notebooks for commissioners to print their name. There will be 3 groups: (1) Teaching Elders and CREs (Pastors), (2) Ruling Elder commissioners who will register under their church name, Committee Chairs, and Christian Educators and (3) Visitors. Everyone will receive the same stick-on name tag, however, only duly elected Ruling Elder commissioners and Teaching Elder members of the West Community may vote during the business meeting.

Registration & refreshments will be 8:15 to 9:00AM then our conversations will begin in county based groupings before we come together in plenary for worship. During worship we will receive an offering for Family Promise. If you have any questions, please be in touch with any member of the Launch Team or our Mission Coordinator, Laura Lupton.

With Excitement about God’s work in our midst,

The West Launch Team TE Deck Guess (Scotland Co), TE Catherine Taylor (Moore Co.), RE Jean Powell

(Hoke Co.), RE Gracie Williams (Lee Co.), RE Jim Smith (Scotland Co.), TE Ron Stoker (Lee Co.), TE Jason Hammersley (Harnett Co.)

and TE Laura Lupton (910-818-9938, Staff)

Note: TE=Teaching Elder (Minister) RE=Ruling Elder (Elder)

DIRECTIONS TO BROWNSON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 300 South May Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 (links to Google Map of the Church)

FROM Laurinburg area

Take US-15N/US-501N. Merge Right onto US1N/15/501N. IN approx. 3 Miles, Exit onto Pennsylvania Ave towards Southern Pines. Right on South May to 330 South May St. To Park: Turn Left (at light) onto E Indiana then Right to enter the rear parking lot

From Lillington/Dunn area

Take NC-27 W, following signs. Right onto NC-24W/NC27W towards Cameron. Turn Left onto US 1S. In 14 Miles, Take Pennsylvania Rd Exit, Turning Left off the ramp towards Southern Pines. IN one mile, turn Right on South May St. to Brownson Church on your right. To park: Immediately beyond E Massachusetts St., Turn Right in to the church parking lot Or turn Right on E Massachusetts then Left on to Ashe St to enter the rear parking lot

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Presbytery’s Vision: A Provocative Proposal of the Reality We Seek to Live Into

As Coastal Carolina Presbyterians

Empowered by our large size and rich diversity we help one another to share

Christ’s ministry and mission in a changing world.

1. As an entire Presbytery, we bear witness to our historic Reformed faith and

learn from one another how to be God’s sent-out church in our own day.

2. Gathered in Three Covenant Communities, we strengthen our relationships by

finding ways to partner with nearby congregations, joining in God’s mission in

our communities, and learning from one another how to be Christ’s Spirit-filled

apostles to the whole world.

3. When we gather in worship, in prayer, and in study, we awaken our own

spiritual imagination and stir one another to greater congregational vitality.

4. In times of fellowship, in occasions of learning, in ministries of compassion,

and in joint worship of God, our various congregations become increasingly

open to the movement of the Spirit in our lives.

5. As each of us brings our gifts and skills to the table, we effectively develop the

leaders that our Presbytery and our congregations need.

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Meet our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Marilyn Johns

Dr. Marilyn Johns is the Director of Program Development for the Leadership Institute at Union Presbyterian Seminary, which offers all non-degree and continuing education programming. Prior to that, she worked as Project Manager of the Summer Collegium, a Lilly Endowment project of Virginia Theological Seminary which encouraged and built up pastors of small congregations and their families.

Included in her work was visiting the small congregations (about 125 over five years) in cities and towns all over the U.S. and Canada to preach and teach and encourage.

A Certified Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church (USA), she earned her Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.) in Ministry Development at Virginia Seminary, and has served as Adjunct Instructor there. She was also involved as Program Coordinator for For Such a Time as This, a project of the PC(USA) which sought to pair small churches in remote areas with first-call pastors.

Before working at the seminary level, Marilyn served for 14 years as a church educator with Presbyterian congregations in Potomac and Germantown, Maryland, and Fredericksburg, Virginia. She is a graduate of SUNY College at Buffalo (B.A. Elementary/Special Education) and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (M.A. Christian Education).

She has a deep love for small church life, extensive experience in strengthening church leadership through consultation and teamwork, and a commitment to ecumenical cooperation. She is a frequent preacher and retreat and adult education leader in churches across the country.

She is the author of Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Best Practices in the Small Church (2014, VTS Press), a compilation of experiences with the Summer Collegium.

Marilyn is a member of The Gayton Kirk (PCUSA) in Richmond, VA.

She is the grateful parent of two daughters, Liz, who is a veterinarian living outside of Richmond with her 4 ½ year old daughter, and Rachel, who, with her husband, is the parent of an 18-month old son and lives in

San Diego.

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Information about the WEST COMMUNITY of the PRESBYTERY OF COASTAL CAROLINA

Churches in Harnett County (19) 1. Barbecue 2. Bunnlevel 3. Cameron Hill 4. Cape Fear/Lillington 5. Cypress 6. Ebenezer 7. Ephesus 8. Erwin 9. First Dunn 10. Grove/Dunn 11. Leaflet 12. Lillington 13. Lillington First 1 14. Mount Pisgah 15. Olivia 16. Raven Rock 17. Spout Springs 1 18. Summerville 19. Williams Chapel 1

Churches in Lee County (13+)

1. Blandonia 2. Broadway 3. Buffalo 4. Edgewood 5. Euphronia 6. Jonesboro 7. Morningside 2 8. Pocket 9. Salem/Sanford 10. First Sanford 11. St. Andrews 12. Wayside 3 13. White Hill 14. Sanford Hispanic Mission

Notes:

1 – These three congregations share a pastor and cooperate as a parish. 2 These two congregations share a CRE pastor. 3 In process to be dismissed to another denomination.

Churches in Scotland County (9)

1. Church In The Pines 2. Faith 3. Laurel Hill 4. Laurinburg 5. Montpelier 6. Pleasant View/Laurinburg 7. Silver Hill 8. Trinity/Laurinburg 9. Westminster/Laurinburg

Churches in Hoke County (5) 1. Antioch/Red Springs 2. Freedom East 3. Philippi 4. Raeford 5. Shiloh

Churches in Moore County (21)

1. Bensalem 3 2. Bethesda 3. Brownson Memorial 4. Cameron 5. Carthage First 6. Community 7. Culdee 8. Elise 9. Eureka 10. Horseshoe 11. Ingram Branch 12. Jackson Springs 13. John Hall 14. Lakeview 15. Manly 16. McDonalds Chapel 17. Priest Hill 18. Providence 19. Union 20. Vass 2 21. West End

Churches in Montgomery County (1) 1. Biscoe

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The West Community Gathering Schedule 8:15 – 9:00 Registration, Lunch tickets ($10 Payable to Brownson), Refreshments, Fellowship Time

9:00 – 9:45 -Breakout Groups Part I –

Participation in these breakout sessions is vital to the purpose of our gathering, we desire all commissioners, visitors and pastors to participate in this conversation.

Folks from each County are meeting in these rooms:

1. Conference Room A: Moore County & Biscoe Ch Facilitator: Sue Hudson 2. Conference Room B: Harnett County Facilitator: Jason Hammersley 3. Conference Room C: Lee County Facilitator: Ron Stoker 4. Education Bldg 203 : Hoke County Facilitator: Willie McCaskill 5. Education Bldg Rm 108: Scotland County Facilitator: Edna Ann Loftus 6. Atrium: Registration / Displays / other visitors may mill around

9:45 to 10:00 Move to Worship to be held in the Sanctuary

10:00 – 11:00: Worship in Plenary with Keynote Speaker Dr. Marilyn Johns, Offering for Family Promise of Lee Co and of Moore Co (Checks payable to Presbytery) and Communion

11:00 – 11:15 Move back to County Groupings (same rooms as above).

11:15-12:00: County Group Discussion Part II

· Bring the posters to the lunch area and hang them on the Cabinets for others to see. · For lunch please try to sit with only 2 people from your county at a table – Name tags indicate the

county Please feel free to explore “What did your county discuss this morning?” 12:00-12:45: Lunch -- in Fellowship Hall

12:45- 1:45: Business Meeting -- will be conducted in the Fellowship Hall (See agenda below)

From Adjournment to 2:30 Optional Extended Time with the Dr. Marilyn Johns. (in Conf Rm A or B)

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Business Meeting Agenda for the 107th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina ~ Meeting as the West Community

12:45 to 1:45 in Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

Convene the Meeting TE Laura Lupton, Mission Coordinator

Words of Welcome & Opening Prayer TE John Hage, Host Pastor

Introductory Items & Election of Leadership TE Laura Lupton

· Declaration of Quorum, Review who can vote & speak during business meeting*· Nominations (Part 1) Election of Facilitator & Vice Facilitator & 2 Recording Clerks Pg10

Welcome & Opening Remarks TE Bruce Lax

· Adoption of the Agenda P8-9· Correspondence (Grant Request from Silver Hill PC)· Call for new Business (must be in writing given to the Recording Clerk within 15 minutes)

Review changes unfolding in the Presbytery/Report of Launch Committee TE Deck Guess

Review of the new Presbytery Vision Statement P4 RE Edna Ann Loftus

Present & Amend/Adopt the West Steering Committee Structure P10 TE Jason Hammersley

Present & Approve the plan for reviewing Sessional Records P11 TE Jason Hammersley

Nominations/Elections (part 2) P10 RE Gracie Williams, Clerk

a) Of West Steering Team (7 persons)b) Of persons to serve on Presbytery’s Mission Cabinet (3 persons)c) Of Sessional Records Review Coordinators (2 persons)

West Commission on Ministry (COM) Report & Introductions TE Rick Martindale

1. Informational Report Highlights [12-13]2. First Reading of the 2017 Terms of Call (up for Vote at October PCC Mtg) [14-17]3. Approval of the reported 2016 terms of call of pastors in the West Community [18-20]

Peacemaking Committee Peacemaking Scholarship Winner

Mission Cabinet [21]- Finance & Property Report [23-24] Mission Cabinet/Finance

· First Reading of Presbytery’s Budget [23]· Motion from Finance and Property [24]

Brief Reports from each county about their abundance and God’s calling The 5 Facilitators & Others

What is the Spirit Saying to us? [OPEN CONVERSATION IN PLENARY] Do any of you feel called to offer leadership in our West Community in the area of

· Christian Education (think leadership school or elder training or teacher training or otherneeded leadership development)

· Congregational Vitality (helping churches find their “Mojo”)· Cooperative or Shared mission at the county or West Community level or among some or all

of the counties· Organizing a Joint worship services or Festival of Choirs?

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Proposal to Set a West Community Meeting Schedule TE Bruce Lax

a) Please raise your hand if you think having continuing conversations in county groupings tobuild upon today’s energy would be helpful. These gatherings could happen before ournext full Community meeting and would be in the respective counties. (maybe happen inAug-Sept time frame)

b) Shall the West Community Meet in December? (A motion is in order.)Options are Thursday, Dec 8 or Saturday, December 10. What is the will of the body?

TE Bruce Lax

TE Bill Reinhold

RE Faye Etheridge

Other Business /New Business

Words from the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery [25-27]

Attendance Report

Summation Remarks from the Facilitator TE Bruce Lax

· Reflections about what has happened today· Reminder that we have $8,000 budget for use in the West Community

Announcements & Additional Reports TE Edna Ann Loftus

· Extended Session with Dr. Marilyn Johns· Sessional Records Review Dates· E3 Leadership School Sept 17· Youth Ministry Report· New training program for becoming a Commissioned Ruling Elder· Preparation for Ministry Informational Report· Mexico Partnership Opportunities· Next Meeting Dates as listed on the agenda and voted on in this meeting· Feedback and Evaluation Form (Last page of Packet)· Words of Thanks

Prayer & Adjournment (by 1:45PM) RE Edna Ann Loftus

From Adjournment to 2:30 Extended Session with Dr. Marilyn Johns in Conf Room A or B

Next Stated Meeting Dates:

· Full Presbytery Meeting: October 8, 2016 at First Presbyterian, Fayetteville· Meeting of the West Community: December ____ 2016 at (TBD)· Full Presbytery Meeting: March 25, 2017 at First Presbyterian, Morehead City· Full Presbytery Meeting Octobers 14, 2017 invitation needed

* Dear Friends and Guests – Please understand that in the business portion of today’s meeting onlythe Teaching Elders (ministers), Commissioned Ruling Elders currently serving churches, Elected Ruling Elder Commissioners (elders) are permitted to speak to the body, make motions and vote. This definition of the voting members is per the rule of the new Presbytery Manual of Operations defining this new way of being the Presbytery with the communities empowered as commissions. If you registered as a visitor for this meeting, you may only speak if granted permission by vote of the body granting you the privilege of the floor or the moderator invites everyone to participate.

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The Launch Team places in Nomination the following slate Part 1:

Nominees for Leadership Roles · For Facilitator (Moderator) TE Bruce Lax (Montgomery Co./Biscoe PC) Serve for one year· For Vice-Facilitator (Moderator Elect) RE Edna Ann Loftus (Scotland Co/Laurinburg PC) Serve for

one year then a year as the Facilitator/Moderator· For Recording Clerk RE Gracie Williams (Lee Co/Blandonia PC) no term· For Assistant Recording Clerk RE Faye Etheridge (Harnett Co/Leaflet PC) no term

Proposal from the Launch Team to define the Steering Team Membership:

Shall we define our “West Steering Committee as a committee composed of 9 persons total. One person from each of the 5 counties plus a second person from each of Harnett and Moore counties due to the larger number of churches in these two counties. In addition to these 7, the Facilitator (Moderator) and Vice-Facilitator (Moderator elect) shall also be on the steering committee. The one Recording Clerk of the West and the Mission Coordinator of the West shall be Ex Officio members without vote.”

It is noted for the body that further descriptions of the goals and purposes of the West Steering committee will be developed over the coming months. This description will be growing out of today’s meeting, presbytery’s vision statement and God’s calling in our midst. In general, their purpose is to follow-up on today’s meeting facilitating our community’s effort to live into this new Presbytery design.

Nominations Part 2:

Nominees for the West Community Steering Team: 1. TE Elizabeth Forester (Moore) Class of 2018 2. RE Sandy Stewart (Moore) Class of 2017 3. RE Gary Brower (Harnett) Class of 2018 4. RE Naomi Newton (Scotland) Class of 2018 5. RE Willie McCaskill (Hoke) Class of 2017 6. TE Jason Hammersley (Harnett) Class of 2017 7. TE Ron Stoker(Lee) Class of 2018

TE Bruce Lax (Moore) Ex Officio With Vote (2017) RE Edna Loftus (Scot) Ex Officio With Vote (2018) RE Gracie Williams (Lee) Ex Officio Without Vote (no term) TE Laura Lupton Ex Officio Without Vote

Nominees for Presbytery’s Mission Cabinet from the West Community of the Presbytery (3) · RE Bill Ingle (Scotland Co/Laurel Hill PC) Class of 2017;· TE John Taylor (Lee Co/Jonesboro PC) Class of 2018;· RE Priscilla Brower (Harnett Co/Spout Springs PC) Class of 2019.

Nominations for the Sessional Records Review · RE Judy Davis (Lee Co/Jonesboro PC) Class of 2016· RE Gracie Williams (Lee Co/Blandonia) Class of 2017

Persons are needed for other (future) committees, if interested please speak with a member of the steering committee or the Mission Coordinator (Laura Lupton).

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Sessional Records Review Proposal:

MOTION from the Launch Team: “That two persons be elected to coordinate the annual review of sessional records using the following methodology. The two elected persons will keep track of approved records and have the official stickers. The persons elected to coordinate this review will ordinarily have 2 year terms, renewable for up to 6 years. The two coordinators will annually identify 4 locations/dates in the West Community for clerks to come together to review each other’s sessional records. Normally these dates will be in the first half of the year. All Clerks in the West Community are to be notified of the dates. Clerks are invited to bring their records to the most convenient review time to have their records reviewed and to review the records of other sessions. Clerks may attend any of the review sessions but preferably the one closest to their church; if needed, Clerks may send another active elder with the records.”

If elected, Judy Davis and Gracie Williams will coordinate Sessional Records Review. They have identified the 4 dates/time/locations listed below when clerks are invited to come together to review each other’s sessional records. The idea is that ALL the clerks of a county come together and read each other’s minutes and get ideas from each other. This would be more than the “check list” review, it would be a true reading. Clerks can learn from each other and complete the required check list too. Judy or Gracie will orient the clerks and keep official records of which minutes were approved and forward that report to the Presbytery Office. Only one of them would need to be at each review meeting. Clerks may attend any of the review sessions but preferably the one closest to their church, if needed, Clerks may send another active elder with the records. It is estimated that each review session is only one hour in length and each clerk will review two sets of minutes.

County Dates(Sunday) Time Hosting Location # of Churches Scotland & Hoke Co July 10 3PM Montpelier, Wagram 14 (9 & 5) Harnett Co July 17 3PM Cape Fear PC, Lillington 18 Lee Co. July 17 3PM Blandonia PC, Sanford 13 Moore Co. +Biscoe July 24 3PM Vass PC, Vass (HWY 690) 22

Previously Approved/ These clerks with previously approved records are welcome and invited the review session in their county but are not required to attend.

2015 Records Approved at March 5, 2016 Presbytery Meeting: 1. Cape Fear, Lillington WEST/Harnett 2. Ephesus, Lillington WEST/Harnett 3. Erwin, Erwin WEST/Harnett 4. First, Dunn WEST/Harnett 5. Jackson Springs, Jackson Spgs WEST/Moore6. Jonesboro, Sanford WEST/Lee 7. Leaflet, Broadway WEST/Harnett 8. Olivia, Olivia WEST/Harnett 9. Philippi, Raeford WEST/Hoke 10. Shiloh, Raeford WEST/Hoke

NOTE: In the West, 58 Sessional Records of 2015 remain to be reviewed. Previous years may be brought for review as well.

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Presbytery of Coastal Carolina

West Commission on Ministry

Report West Community Gathering

June 11, 2016

Pastor Relationships:

1. David and Sue Hudson as Pastors at Bethesda beginning April 18, 20162. Bert Pitchford, SS, and Ephesus through 20163. Roger Horne, SS, and Cape Fear through 20164. Jeff Mercer, SS, and Faith through 20165. Tom Currie, SS, and Horseshoe through 20166. Elizabeth Forester, SS, and Jackson Springs through 20167. Rufus McLean, SS, and Shiloh through 20168. Austin Reason, TS, and Cameron Hill through 20169. Thomas Spence, SS, and Summerville through 201610. George Walton, SS, and Buffalo through 201611. Allen McLean, CRE, and Blandonia through 5/1/1912. Daniel Owens, Non-Denominational, TS, and Blandonia through 201613. Ruby Lennon, TS, and Westminster/Laurinburg through 2016

Dissolutions:

1. Neal Carter and Laurinburg effective February 28, 20162. David Hudson and Antioch Red Springs and Lumber Bridge effective April 10, 20163. Michael McGehee and Raeford effective end of July4. Becky Kahnt and Trinity/Laurinburg effective

Moderators:

1. Ed Boyce at Ingram Branch2. Mike McGehee at Philippi3. Jim Smith at Antioch

Supply List:

1. Jim Smith, QRE2. Daniel Deaton, Southern Baptist

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Honorable Retirement

1. Larry Lyon effective April 12, 2016

Other:

1. Approved commission and received minutes from installation of David Sherrod atBarbecue on April 24, 2016. The report was found in order and they were dismissedwith our thanks:Teaching Elders: Bill Goodnight, Laura LuptonRuling Elders: Oscar Pace, Betty Sherrod, Gracie Williams

Guests: TE Jonathan Sherrod and TE Cameron Thomas 2. Appointed an Administrative Commission without original jurisdiction at

Trinity/Laurinburg3. Appointed installation commission for David and Sue Hudson as Pastors at Bethesda on

May 22:Teaching Elders: Bruce Lax, Bill ReinholdRuling Elders: Ann McNeill, Jim Morgan, Teresa Page, Betty Pope

4. Approved Lillington to form a PNC

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Commission on Ministry Proposed 2017 Minimum Terms of Call

Full Time Installed Pastors to Churches

Total Minimum Compensation for 2017 $65,956.15

Recommended breakdown for compensation:

Effective Salary (may be allocated between salary and housing allowance) $41,100.00

SECA (7.65% of salary and housing) $3,144.15

Benefits

· Pension, Death and Disability (12% of PCC minimum of $41,100) $4,932.00 · Medical Dues 24.5% of BOP minimum of $44,000 (family coverage) or 24.5% of $10,780.00

effective salary (see Board of Pensions below)

Accountable Reimbursable Expenses – to be used for Continuing Education $6,000.00

and Professional Expenses

The Board of Pensions offers a helpful booklet on Understanding Effective Salary. Go to their website: http://www.pensions.org/AvailableResources/BookletsandPublictions/Documents/pln-103.pdf

Important Notes:

1. The Salary may include a suitable amount designated for housing, as allowed by IRS Guidelines, toprovide a dwelling for the pastor and family.

2. Board of Pensions: The benefits for installed pastors (Pastor’s Participation) includes 1) definedpension benefits 2) death and disability and 3) preferred provider organization (PPO) medical on a non-contributory basis and without regard to number of hours worked. The medical dues percentage rate reflects a composite (call neutral) amount, applied uniformly, regardless of the pastor’s family status.

3. The division of funds between Professional Expenses and Continuing Education should bedetermined by the session in consultation with the pastor. The division of funds can vary from year toyear.

· Accountable Reimbursable Expenses are usual, customary and reasonable expenses incurred insupport of the ministry provided to the congregation by the pastor. They do not includecommuting from home to church/office. Expenses are reimbursed upon the submission ofappropriate receipts or mileage logs and should not be paid in regular monthly installments. IfAccountable Expenses are paid in monthly installments then they must be counted as income and

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listed on the pastor’s W-2 form. Pension, Disability, and Medical Dues would also have to be paid on them. It is up to the pastors to monitor their use of Accountable Expense funds so as not to run over by the end of the year. Any unused funds revert to the church treasury at the end of the year. Unexpended budgeted funds for Accountable Reimbursable Expenses are not available to a pastor as compensation.

· Since Continuing Education funds are provided by the church in order to equip the pastor to bea more effective leader in the congregation, it is the responsibility of the pastor to consult with the session about the content, location, and cost of any continuing education before taking time off or incurring costs. The expenses will be reimbursed (within the limits of the agreement) upon presentation of receipts. Accrued Continuing Education time and money are forfeited upon dissolution of the pastoral relationship. Unexpended Continuing Education money are not available to a pastor as compensation.

4. For negotiations for service less than full-time, a normal (full time) work week is considered as 40hours.

5. Other benefits (part of minimum terms of call):a. Vacation of 4 weeks including 4 Sundays.b. Study Leave of 2 weeks including 2 Sundays. The purpose of Study Leave will be planned in

consultation with the Session.c. Holidays as established by Presbytery policy.d. Full usual, customary, & reasonable cost of moving to the field by a licensed carrier.e. FAMILY LEAVE is recommended.

EITHER

A. FAMILY LEAVE is a mutual agreement between the Session and Pastor for the good and welfare of the whole of God’s holy people. A Covenant of Care and Compassion is a formal opportunity to express agreement in family leave policies. Guidelines for A Declaration of Family Leave Policy and A Covenant for Care and Compassion are available at the Presbytery Office.

OR

B. FAMILY LEAVE is time released for medical care and treatment. · Sick Leave shall accumulate at least 1 ¼ days each month to 90 days total. Sick

Leave of 5 days shall be accrued to newly installed pastors. When sick leave taken exceeds 5 days in a 6-month period, a church may require a statement from the attending physician.

· Maternity Leave – 4 weeks with payment of salary and benefits excludingreimbursable expenses. An additional two (2) weeks may be granted from accumulated sick leave if needed.

· Adoptive Leave – 2 weeks with payment of salary and benefits excludingreimbursable expenses.

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Commission on Ministry Minimum 2017 Terms of Call

Full Time Certified Christian Educators

Salary (including suitable health and retirement plans) $45,000.00

Continuing Education – Annual provision of continuing education approved by session $1,200.00

Total Minimum compensation for 2016 $46,200.00

For negotiations for service less than full-time, a normal (full time) work week is considered as 40 hours.

Other benefits (part of minimum terms of call): a. Vacation of 4 weeks including 4 Sundays.b. Study Leave of 2 weeks including 2 Sundays. The purpose of Study Leave will be planned in


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Commission on Ministry Minimum 2017 Terms of Call

Full Time Certified Associate Christian Educators

Salary (including suitable health coverage and retirement plans) $40,000.00

Continuing Education – Annual provision of continuing education approved by session $1,200.00

Total Minimum compensation for 2016 $41,200.00

For negotiations for service less than full-time, a normal (full time) work week is considered as 40 hours.

Other benefits (part of minimum terms of call): a. Vacation of 4 weeks including 4 Sundays.b. Study Leave of 2 weeks including 2 Sundays. The purpose of Study Leave will be planned in


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NOTE: 1. Presbytery's Minimun Terms of Call for 2016 is $65,296. 2. P/T denotes call is not full- time.

CHURCH (membership) (2) Effective Board of Professional Other/SECA TOTAL (1) MINISTER Cash Salary Pensions Reimbursements Antioch/Red Springs (70)

No Minister BARBECUE (182) David Sherrod $46,643 $16,325 $6,000 $3,568 $72,536 BENSALEM (135) Mark Carver $50,000 $18,250 $6,000 $3,825 $78,075 BETHEL/RAEFORD (55) James Wilhike P/T $18,000 $2,400 $20,400 BETHESDA (365 ) David and Sue Hudson $81,000 $18,112 $6,000 $4,674 $109,786 BISCOE (116) Bruce Lax $52,000 $18,200 $6,000 $3,978 $80,178 BLANDONIA (119)

No Minister BROADWAY (38) Richard Rodda P/T $25,440 $3,000 $28,440 BROWNSON MEMORIAL (1147) John Hage $110,000 $40,150 $6,000 $8,415 $164,565 BROWNSON MEMORIAL (1147) Karen Allen $63,712 $23,255 $4,500 $5,275 $96,742 BUFFALO (101) George Walton P/T $16,800 $16,800 BUNNLEVEL (22) Thomas Brown $14,400 $14,400 CAMERON (113) Whitney Wilkinson $50,725 $17,755 $6,000 $3,880 $78,360 CAMERON HILL (54) Austin Reason No Report CAPE FEAR/LILLINGTON (61) Roger Horn P/T No Report CHURCH IN THE PINES (50)

No Minister COMMUNITY (701) Roderick D. Stone $95,680 $34,923 $7,900 $7,319 $145,822 COMMUNITY (701) James D. Ewing $55,167 $20,136 $7,100 $4,220 $86,623 CULDEE (285) Joseph Dean Washburn $60,479 $22,075 $6,347 $4,627 $93,528 CYPRESS (127) Barbara Ann Hedin No Report #VALUE! EBENEZER (173) Jason Hammersley $42,619 $15,894 $6,000 $3,260 $67,773 EDGEWOOD (99) William C. Hayes $44,958 $18,200 $6,000 $3,439 $72,597 ELISE (21) Jon Neuhs P/T No Report EPHESUS (34) Bertrand Pitchford P/T No Report ERWIN (20) Shirley Bain P/T $12,000 $12,000

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EUPHRONIA (60) Keith A. Miller P/T $18,000 $18,000 EUREKA (92) Edward Boyce III $43,963 $15,612 $6,200 $3,264 $69,039 FAITH (64) Jeffrey Mercer P/T $38,000 $38,000 FIRST CARTHAGE (145) Richard Martindale $50,468 $18,421 $5,750 $3,731 $78,370 FIRST DUNN (402) Duane Hix $52,900 $19,308 $4,500 $4,047 $80,755 FIRST LILLINGTON (21) Kenneth Stealing P/T- (split) FIRST SANFORD (377) $0 Ron Stoker $75,599 $27,624 $6,730 $5,925 $115,878 FREEDOM EAST (25) Willie McCaskill No Report GROVE - DUNN (111) Michael Weaver $50,557 $18,453 $4,275 $3,868 $77,153 HORSESHOE (15) Thomas Currie P/T $1,500 $1,500 INGRAM BRANCH (32)

No Minister JACKSON SPRINGS (83) Elizabeth Forester P/T $33,705 $2,120 $35,825 JOHN HALL (21) Joseph Thompson P/T No Report JONESBORO (228) John Taylor $42,359 $16,741 $5,470 $3,508 $68,078 LAKEVIEW (13) Marian Carmical P/T $9,700 $9,700 LAUREL HILL (146) J. Decherd Guess No Report LAURINBURG (484)

No Minister LEAFLET (44) David Priddy P/T w/ Raven Rock $65,160 $3,000 $68,160 LILLINGTON (200) Dawn Stoker No Report MANLY (22 ) Ronald Holmes P/T No Report MCDONALDS CHAPEL (40) Robert Whitehouse $15,300 $12,616 $300 $28,216 MONTPELIER (83)

No Minister MORNINGSIDE (18) Wendell McGee P/T No report MOUNT PISGAH (327) B. Douglas Houston $59,300 $21,645 $4,536 $85,481 OLIVIA (115)

No Minister PHILIPPI (51) Michael Baker P/T $12,000 $125 $12,125 PLEASANT VIEW-LAURINBURG (24) Richard Hodges $13,000 $13,000 POCKET (174) David Dudley $51,527 $19,939 $4,000 $3,523 $78,989

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PRIEST HILL (29) Archie Stevens P/T $30,000 $30,000 PROVIDENCE (12)

No Minister RAEFORD (234) Michael McGehee P/T $39,205 $2,999 $42,204 RAVEN ROCK (56) David Priddy P/T w/ Leaflet $35,712 $35,712

SALEM (73) Tyler Williams $42,445 $14,902 $6,200 $3,049 $66,596 SHILOH (31) Rufus McLean P/T $16,900 $1,000 $17,900 SILVER HILL (52)

No Minister SPOUT SPRINGS (55) Kenneth Stealing P/T (split) No report ST ANDREWS (164) Glen Hallead No report SUMMERVILLE (42) Thomas K. Spence P/T No Report TRINITY - LAURINBURG (108)

No Minister UNION (58) Kathryn Dudley P/T $25,936 $4,000 $1,304 $31,240 VASS (61)

No Minister WAYSIDE (44) Robert Johnson P/T $14,400 $2,000 $16,400 WEST END (436) Jane Love $72,000 $27,075 $2,850 $5,355 $107,280 WESTMINSTER/L'BURG (62) Ruby Lennon P/T $28,545 $28,548 WHITE HILL (145) Brown Patton $53,250 $18,616 $4,074 $75,940 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina William T. Reinhold $75,489 $27,554 $8,200 $5,775 $117,018 Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Laura Lupton $48,710 $17,048 $7,000 $3,726 $76,484 Board of Pensions Helen Locklear $111,520 $39,032 $150,552 Presbyterian Mission Agency G. Lee Hinson-Hasty No report

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Mission Cabinet Report to Communities

June, 2016

The Mission Cabinet met in May to review Cabinet Responsibilities, and receive reports from Missional Community Launch Teams, Finance and Property, SPOR, NCD, and COM.

The Mission Cabinet approved:

1. Minutes from the March 5, 2016 Presbytery Meeting in Shallotte2. Extended George and Beverly Thompson’s Coaching Transformation Contract through

2017, with increased compensation in 2016 of $10,000 from New Church DevelopmentFunds and appointed group to write terms of contract

3. Worship offering at the October Presbytery meeting would go to the Health Clinic inTabasco, Mexico

4. Finance and Property action items – see attached F & P report5.

Informational:

1. Members of the Mexico Partnership have been invited to attend the October Presbyterymeeting

2. Proposed 2017 Installed Pastor’s to Churches Minimum Terms were received from COM

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The Presbytery of Coastal Carolina, Inc.Proposed 2017/2018 Biennial Budget

First Reading-June 2016-Community Gatherings

2017 2018Revenue-Budgeted Mission Support and Per Capita: Shared Mission Support--Supports Programs of Presbytery & GA Missions 770,000 770,000 Per Capita--100% of apportionment to GA and Synod for their Governance budgets-to be updated for 2017 & 2018 figures 207,994 207,994 Transfer from Designated Hispanic Ministry Fund to help offset Moreno travel to Hispanic Missions-As Validated 3,000 3,000 Assistance from Fuente de Agua Viva Church for support of Eduardo Moreno as their Teaching Elder 6,000 6,000 Two Cents a Meal Administrative (5%) Assistance--helps offset adm costs of offering 3,000 3,000 Monroe Support from Misc. Designated Funds-declining basis 10,000 5,000 Campbellton-Friendship Funds/Reserve Funds- Revitalization Projects (B. Thompson) on an annual basis 57,000 0

$24,000 from Campbellton-Friendship fund,$9,000 from New Church Dev. Fund, $24,000 from GA Grants, plus expenses from grant funds Opportunity Fund-For Regional Activities ($8,000 ea.), Mexican Partnership($2,000), Special Unfunded Project as requested, Emergency Grants 30,000 30,000Total Projected Revenue 1,086,994 1,024,994

Expenses-Budgeted: GA Support:

GA Shared Mission Support--remitted to GA and includes General Mission support received 11,000 11,000 Per Capita: Presbytery is constitutionally mandated to pay this from reserves or mission funds if churches fail to remit their fair share

GA Per Capita Apportionment --100% or amount collected 7.12 in 2016 26,262 mbrs--will be updated for 2017 & 2018 186,985 186,985 Synod Per Capita Apportionment--100% or amount collected .80 in 2016 26,262 mbrs.--will be updated for 2017 & 2018 21,009 21,009

Presbytery Mission Cabinet and Staff: Presbytery Staff--Salaries, Benefits, Prof. Exp. 655,200 655,200 Presbytery Cabinet--Office Supp, Bldg Maint & Equip.(new AC), Audit, Ins.increase, Utilities increase, Comm of Cabinet expenses, NC Council/Churches, 82,500 82,500 Presbytery, Cabinet, & Regional Meetings support as needed, and expenses for other committees if required

Sub-committees of Cabinet: Sub-committee for Christian Education-Resource Center and E3 3,500 3,500 Sub-committee for Communications 500 500 Sub-committee for Hunger-Administers Cents-a-bility offering-travel 250 250 Sub-committee for New Church Development--Adm/travel exp-oversee New Church Development Fund 1,000 1,000 Sub-committee for Peacemaking-Administers Peacemaking offering-travel, Admin. Expenses 250 250 Youth Ministries-Youth Activities/Events 6,000 6,000

Committee for African-American Ministries--Committee expenses and activities 1,800 1,800 Committee on Bills and Overtures 600 600 Committee for Latino/Hispanic Ministries-committee expenses and activities 1,600 1,600 Commission on Ministry--Provides oversight of churches and ministers, church visitations 10,000 10,000 Committee on Nominations--recruits committee members and works with Comm on Representation 2,000 2,000 Committee on Preparation for Ministry-Oversight of Inquirers and Candidates, annual consultation 3,500 3,500 Committee on Representation-Travel/adm exp.--ensures proper representation on committees 400 400 Committee on Stewardship-publicize and emphasize stewardship within Presbytery 800 800 Committee on Strategic Planning & Organiz. Review-Reviews/evaluates programming within Presbytery 1,000 1,000 Permanent Judicial Committee--Travel/adm exp. 100 100 Monroe Camp and Conf Ctr-from Misc designated Funds 10,000 5,000 Revitalization Contract-B. Thompson-Funded by Campbellton-Friendship fund on annual basis 57,000 0

$24,000 from Campbellton-Friendship fund,$9,000 from New Church Dev. Fund, $24,000 from GA Grants, plus expenses from grant funds Opportunity Fund-For Regional Activities ($8,000 ea.), Mexican Partnership($2,000), Unfunded Projects as requested & Emergency Grants ($4,000) 30,000 30,000Total Budgeted Expenses 1,086,994 1,024,994

Matching grant funds from New Church Development to The Bridge PC, up to $60,000, as needed, through 2017

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The Finance and Property Committee of Presbytery Mission Cabinet Report to West Community Gathering: Action and Informational Items

June 11, 2016

Financial Information: 1. YTD Revenue Summary: April 30 , 2016

As of April 30, 2016 the Presbytery revenue exceeded expenses by $38,803.68.

Per Capita and Shared Mission Report of Revenue:Budgeted Actual

Per Capita 207,994 87,334 Sh. Mission 770,000 254,597

Revenue and Expenses Summary: Total Revenue 359,232 Expenses 320,429 Net Income/(Loss) 38,803

The 2017/2018 budget is attached and is being submitted to the Community Gatherings for a first reading, and it will be acted upon at the October meeting of Presbytery. The budget may also have to be amended as we get further into the year and see how the Presbytery is supported by the churches.

Churches are expected to support the Presbytery in addition to the PCUSA as they are entitled to operate as non-profit charitable organizations under the IRS ruling granted to the PCUSA, thus allowing their income to be non-taxable and contributions to be deductible by individuals. The Book of Order states that it is the responsibility of the Sessions to voluntarily provide financial support to the Presbytery and General Assembly; designated funds do not count as Shared Mission support. Remember, Shared Mission is what allows the Presbytery to operate as all Per Capita goes straight to GA and Synod.

We certainly want to thank the many churches that continue to provide support to the Presbytery so that we can continue with our ongoing programs and community outreach, especially now as we start to emphasize the three-community concept of working together more closely!!! Many, many thanks to all of you……

2. Action Items: Finance and Property requests approval of the following:

a. $60,000 from the New Church Development Fund to assist the Bridge Presbyterian Church inLeland, on a matching basis, and disbursed as needed.

Rationale: They need additional financial assistance as they begin their pledge/generosity campaign thismonth. The $60,000 would be used as a matching grant with $1 available to them for every $3 they receivefrom May 2016 through December 2017, up to the $60,000 limit, and payable as needed. They hope tobecome financially independent by the end of 2017 and currently have a session and generosity team inplace to deal with the issues of being a new church.

b. Permission for Morningside PC to sell their manse, which is no longer used.

3. Other Informational Items:a. Investment Report: Balance as of May 17, 2016, was $1,874,526 and on December 31, 2015 was $1,883,610.

b. F/P approved $2,400 from the Gardner Edwards Fund to be used for E3 if needed.

c. $10,000 from the New Church Development Fund was approved by the Mission Cabinet to supplementthe contract for Beverly and George Thompson in 2016 and $9,000 from the same fund in 2017, which willbe reflected in the 2017 budget. (Their interim pastor positions will end in September, and this will allowthem to continue their work within the Presbytery through 2017).

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Presbytery of Coastal Carolina Stated Clerk’s Report

to Missional Community Gatherings May 17, 2016

Correspondence 1. I have received a letter from the pastor of Flat Branch Church protesting the payment of their

agreed upon settlement and requesting a refund if the funds are not used to start a new church in the Bunnlevel area.

2. I received a letter from the Tabscoob Schools (Tabasco, Mexico) thanking the presbytery forallowing me to visit with them in April and inviting others to do so in the future.

3. I have send a letter of invitation to the Gulf of Mexico Presbytery Partnership Committee fortheir visit in October.

Updates on Congregations Considering Seeking Dismissal or Dissolution 1. Bensalem – Presbytery voted to dismiss the church and its pastor, Rev. Dr. Mark Carver, to

the Mid-Atlantic Presbytery of the EPC at the March 5, 2016 meeting. We are waiting for the details of the dismissal to be accomplished.

2. Bethel/Raeford – Presbytery voted to dismiss the church to the Mid-Atlantic Presbytery ofthe EPC at the March 5, 2016 meeting. The EPC has confirmed that they will receive the church upon dismissal. We are waiting for the return of the release of claims document and the agreed upon payment.

3. Cypress – a negotiating team is working with the session.4. Flat Branch – The congregation and its pastor, Rev. Mike Armistead, have been dismissed to

the East Central Presbytery of the ECO. I have received confirmation of their acceptance bythe ECO.

5. Harmony – no response to communications with session. We learned in April that their CRE,Herbert Pate, died in November.

6. Holly Grove – no response to communications with session.7. Pineland – The Presbytery voted on March 5, 2016, to dismiss the church to the Presbytery of

the Mid-Atlantic of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The EPC has affirmed that theywill receive the congregation. We are waiting for the completion of the details of thedismissal agreements.

8. Wayside – a negotiating team is working with the session.

Former Permanent Judicial Commission Members (Per Book of Order - D-5.0206b) Rev. J. William Giles Class of 2014 Rev. Robbie Phillips Class of 2014 Ms. Betty Williams Class of 2014 Mr. John Griffin Class of 2012 Rev. June Hicks Highfill Class of 2012 Mr. R. Ted Davis, Jr. Class of 2010 Rev. Timothy J. Havlicek Class of 2010 Mr. Garrett Ludlum Class of 2010

Future Presbytery Meetings – Invitations Received 1. October 8, 2016 – First Church - Fayetteville2. March 25, 2017 – First Church – Morehead City3. October 14, 2017 – need invitation

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Prepare To Be a Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) The Elder Ministries Committee of the Presbytery is pleased to announce a new program of

training for persons interested in preparing to help local congregations as Ruling Elders Commissioned to Pastoral Ministry (CREs). The same program can be taken by any member of the Presbytery for their own personal enrichment.

Beginning in September, 2016, Union Presbyterian Seminary will offer a two-year program designed to prepare students to be commissioned to pastoral ministry by their presbyteries. The four first year’s courses will all be entirely online. A streaming video lesson will be offered each Tuesday evening from 7 – 9 pm for 5 weeks. Students will also spend 2 hours per week in peer interaction online and 2 hours per seek in reading and preparation for a total of 30 hours per 5 week course. Check the Presbytery website to read more about the program. The presbytery will appoint mentors to work alongside the students during each course.

Tuition for all the classes is $100 per course plus books, supplies, and travel and meals (when necessary).

The courses in the first year are: 1. Biblical Interpretation with some Bible content, but primarily focused on how to interpret the Bible2. Reformed Theology and History3. Christian Life – worship, spiritual practices, ethics4. The Mission of the church – evangelism and mission

While completing the first year students interested in continuing in the program as candidates for commissioning to pastoral ministry would need to complete a psychological evaluation, get session endorsement, and meet with the Elder Ministries Committee of the Commission on Ministry of this Presbytery. Those who are taking the course for their own personal edification can take either the second year courses (Track A) or a more general program (Track B).

The second year courses are: (Track A for Commissioning) 1. Preaching the Bible2. Teaching the Bible3. Pastoral Care – care of persons4. Administration – care of systems: leadership, polity, stewardship, redevelopment5. Worship and Sacraments

For those interested in a more general program, alternative courses may be offered as electives for Track B.

Union Presbyterian Seminary will also develop some continuing education courses each year for those who complete this initial process.

If you are interested in this program please contact Bill Reinhold at [email protected] or call 910-862-8300.

June, 2016

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Great Progress at Health Clinic in Mexico I am delighted to share with you the good news that the long awaited construction of the

José Coffin Sánchez Health Clinic in Comalcalco, Tabasco, Mexico, has begun. Ground was broken on February 1st of this year. I visited the site on April 2nd and again on April 23rd when the Board of Directors of the project met on the site. I have had experience in cement block construction both in the Congo and in Jamaica, and I can tell you that I have never seen such a fine piece of work as I saw at the clinic.

The Health Clinic has long been a dream of our partners in the Presbytery of the Gulf of Mexico. It is named for a beloved pastor who, during severe flooding in the 1920s helped to bring the Red Cross to the State of Tabasco. Being built on a large tract of land just outside of the city of Comalcalco, the clinic is along two major Federal Highways with easy access for people from all over the region. When completed, it will be a two-story building with consulting rooms, offices, and even a couple of hospital rooms for those too sick to be sent home.

We, the congregations of Coastal Carolina, Presbytery have helped with this project in the past through fund raising and work teams. In our continued partnership, the congregations of the Gulf of Mexico Presbytery have taken the lead in giving and in building, and yet, some congregations that have given generously in the past were beginning to lose heart.

Now, however, seeing the foundation completed and 4,000 cement blocks stacked up to complete the walls of the first story, they were encouraged with the work that had been done. At a meeting at the site representatives from each congregation of the Presbytery of the Gulf of Mexico pledged to raise 1 peso for each member of their congregations to assure that God’s work would continue.

Now that the project is underway, we have the opportunity to do as the Apostle Paul says, “you were the first not only to give but also to have the desire to do so. Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it.” II Corinthians 8:10-11

We have the opportunity to partner with them in a similar way. Your Mission Cabinet has designated the offering at our October 8th Presbytery meeting be for the Health Clinic in Mexico.

Could we match the commitment and generosity of our brothers and sisters in Christ in Mexico? Could each of our churches send a check with their commissioner to the October meeting one dollar for each member?

Please prayerfully consider this request. May God inspire our generosity to make a difference not only in our communities but in the global community for Christ’s sake.

With gratitude to you for your continued support for our common life and witness as members of this great Presbytery,

Bill Reinhold, General Presbyter June, 2016

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Presbytery of Coastal Carolina June, 2016

2015 Teaching Elder Necrology

Rev. William M. Clark Rev. Curtis A. Wright Rev. Dale E. Miller

Rev. James Don Skinner

2015 Ruling Elder Necrology

ANTIOCH/JACKSONVILLE: Hal B. Macon

ANTIOCH/RED SPRINGS: Mark Gillis, Bill Stutts

BENSALEM: Margaret Monroe, Edwin Monroe, Roy Williams, Carson Flinchum

BETH CAR: Mary Gibson

BETHANY/LUMBERTON: Elizabeth Swindell Kemp

BETHANY/WILMINGTON: Donald G. Rivenbark, Jr., Lillian Morris, Thomas McGee, Sr., Hazel M. Bloodworth

BETHESDA: Nan Nies

BROWNSON MEMORIAL: Orlin Darrach, Jack Hatcher, Lou Joyner, Clemm Shankle

BUFFALO: Floyd Brown

BUNNLEVEL: Roy H. Byrd, Sr.

CAPE CARTERET: Cam Sutton

CAPE FEAR/WILMINGTON: Edward Van Nordheim

CHURCH IN THE PINES: Frank Burton

COLLEGE HEIGHTS: Linwood Ross Haith, Sr., Manuel Rucker

COMMUNITY: Paul Friend, Ralph Hawes

CROATAN: Sallie Merrill Tatarinowicz, Curtis Hoover Hardison

CULDEE: Max Whitesell

DOTHAN: Shelia Atkinson

EBENEZER: Mack Reid Hudson

ELIZABETHTOWN: Eugenia Cross

FIRST DUNN: David Fitchett

FIRST FAYETTEVILLE: Ira Riddick Revelle, Catherine Bertie Tilghman

FIRST JACKSONVILLE: Margaret “Midge” Reed, Judith P. Woodard

FIRST SANFORD: William J. Miller

FIRST WILMINGTON: Fred Eugene Little, Oscar Waldkirch, Frank E. Funk

GRAVES MEMORIAL: Latham “Bill” Peak

GROVE/DUNN: William Leonard “Bill” Monds

GROVE/KENANSVILLE: Annie Catherine Rhodes

HARMONY: Herbert Pate

HIGHLAND: Benjamin Huske, George Crumbley, Ruby Campen, Becky Ensley, Harold Studivant

JACKSON SPRINGS: Sarah Ruth Currie Thompson

LAKE WACCAMAW: Marjorie Council, Sally Senter Council

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LILLINGTON: Neil McKay Salmon, Jr., Eloise Harrington

LITTLE CHAPEL ON THE BOARDWALK: Buck Barden

MAPLE HILL: Richard S. James

MCDONALDS CHAPEL: Roy Weber

MIDWAY: Sarah Peterson Lytch

MT. ZION: Clayton Herring, Sr., Robert B. Herring, Kenneth Newbold

PARKTON: Effie Rose McNeill McMillan, Sarah Owens Shaw

PEACE: Thomas N. Holmes, Ruth McLeod

POLLOCKSVILLE: John Walthall Creagh, Jr.

RAEFORD: Harold L. Gillis, Sr., Richard L. Burkhart

ROCKFISH: Grace S. Carter

SHALLOTTE: Virginia Frances “Fran” Allen

SHERWOOD: Carolyn Cain Sherrill

SHILOH: Frank Gladhill

SMITH: Glenn Smith

SNEADS FERRY: Virginia Boyce, Robert John Benson

SOUTHPORT: Linder Hickman Elwood

ST. ANDREWS: Preston Gardner, Eli Hallman, June Thomas, Mary Crater

ST. ANDREWS-COVENANT: Richard Andrews, William Blalock, Walter Kunz, Susan Smith

ST PAULS: Mary Caudell

TEACHEY: Ruby Ann Ramsey Fussell, Edgar James Wells, Jr.

TRINITY/LAURINBURG: Sidney Archie McKimmon, Jr.

UNION: Wesley Blocker

WALLACE: Bettisue Hawes Tillman, Frank James Toothman, William Laurin Blalock, Jr.

WARSAW: Frank Miller, Allen Draughon

WESTMINSTER /FAYETTEVILLE: Gary Moss

WESTMINSTER/LAURINBURG: Albert Wright, Fannie Gilmore

WESTMINSTER/WILMINGTON: Durwood Baggett

WHITE HILL: Mary Doris Apple, William Spivey

WILLIAMS CHAPEL: Nettie Mae Street

WINDERMERE: Ronald Dietrick, Nellie Baker, David Anderson

WINTER PARK: Lloyd Elkins

WOODBURN: Dorothy L. Heath, Ralph Heath

We thank God for the faithful service of these saints.

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KEYNOTER: Rev. Dr. Brian Blount—President and Professor of New Testament in the Walter W. Moore and Charles E.S. Kraemer Presidential Chairs

Keynote Topic—”If You Get MY Meaning: Why who we are shapes

our understanding of biblical texts”

Location—Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Broad St. Elizabethtown

The flyer/registration form will be posted online at www.presbycc.org .

Online registration begins June 22— $25 per person (includes lunch).

Prepay by check or credit card—after Sept. 14, cost is $35 per person.

E3 Learning Fair—Schedule

10:00 A.M.—Registration, Refreshments & Displays

10:30 A.M.— 11: 45am Plenary with Keynote

12 Noon.—Lunch & Bookstore

1:00 P.M.—2:00 P.M—Session #1 Workshops

2:15 P.M.—3:15 PM Session #2 Workshops

Workshop Topics:

“Power of Living and Hope for the Future: The Holy Spirit in the

Letters of Paul” led by John T. Carroll, Harriet Robertson Fitts

Memorial Professor of New Testament

“Faith and Money: An Invitation to Grow” led by Kenneth J.

McFayden, Academic Dean of UPS, Richmond, & Professor of

Ministry & Leadership Development

“Polity: The What & Why” led by H. Carson Rhyne, Jr., Affiliate

instructor of Presbyterian Polity

“Grace-Full Living: Engaging with the Great Commission” led by

Stan Hargraves, Registrar

“Faithful Discipleship in the Age of Social Media” led by Samuel

L. Adams, Associate Professor of Old Testament

“Spirituality of Stewardship” led by Richard Wong, Vice Presi-

dent of Advancement

“Church Finances” led by Gayle Boykin, Presbytery’s Treasurer

and Business Manger

“Las relaciones interpersonales e interculturales en nuestras

Iglesias— Developing & Maintaining Intercultural Relationships

in our Churches” led by Trinidad E. Martinez Solis

Don’t Miss...

This opportunity to

Engage with seminary leaders.

Fellowship with other church members.

Develop new skills.

Take back new ideas for ministry.

REGISTRATION IS OPENS

Mid-June 2016

Contact the Presbytery for more information.

910-862-8300

Presbytery of Coastal Carolina &

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Offer

2016 E3 Learning Fair

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Keynote, Workshops, Bookstore, Displays

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http://www.presbycc.org

Summer Camp 2016

Monroe Camp and Retreat Center

Day Camp (Ages 5-9): June 20-24th, June 27-July 1st, July 11-15th,

July 18-22nd

Enjoy the best camp has to offer with the comfort of spending the night at home. Perfect for the local camper who is learning what camp is all about!

Rookie Camp (Ages 6-9): June 22-24th, June 29th-July 1st, July 13-

15th, July 20-22nd

Read for the camp experience, but can’t stay all week? This camp gives you the best introduction to the fine of summer camp. Already attending Day Camp? Consider pairing this experience with Day Camp.

Discovery Camp (Ages 8-10): June 19-24th, June 26-July 1st, July 10-15th, July 17-22nd

Enjoy the best that camp has to offer for a whole week. This camp discovers the joy and wonder of the outdoors while building friendships that last a lifetime. Whether it’s your first time to camp or you’re a seasoned camper, you can’t go wrong here!

Explorer (Ages 11-16) Options:

Explorer Horse Camp: June 19-24th

If you love horses, or want to love them, this camp is for you. Learn the basics for riding and caring for our great camp horses. Plus, get lots extra riding time and a offsite trip that you’re sure to love.

Explorer Mission Camp: June 19-24th

What to make a difference? Then here’s your chance! Spend this week serving God through a number of mission and service projects both at camp and in the community. Plus, enjoy some of the fun of camp too!

Explorer Environmental Education Camp: June 26-July 1st

Would you enjoy learning more about your natural habitat? During EE Camp, you will learn how to identify different types of trees, plants, insects, birds, fish and other animals. Through out the week we will be focused on how we can be better stewards of God’s good creation.

Explorer Dance Camp: June 26-July 1st

Do you love to dance or want to learn how to dance? Sign up for this choice to learn basic dance moves, a choreography to be used in worship as well as a final performance for families.

Explorer Night Owls: July 10-15th

This camp is for the campers who like late mornings and late evenings, along with a little extra night time adventure. Night Owls get all the fun of summer camp plus a few extra surprises after dark.

Explorer Culinary Camp: July 10-15th

Do you love to cook or bake? As an Explorer level Culinary Camper you will learn more advanced skills on how to prepare a balanced meal and make delicious desserts.

Explorer Photography: July 17-22nd

Do you love to take pictures? Come and enjoy a week of camp plus an opportunity to focus on photography techniques. You will show off what you have learned by displaying your pictures for families to view on Friday.

Explorer Extreme Adventure: July 17-22nd

Do you love extreme activities? During this week of camp we will have the opportunity to experience the High Ropes Course, indoor Sky Diving, Rock Climbing and more! If you’re up for an adventure, this is the camp for you!

Counselor-in-Training (Age 17-19): June 19-24/June 26-July 1st OR July 10-15th/July 17-22nd

Feeling too old to be a camper? Then learn to be a counselor! CIT’s shadow our summer staff for a week, then in the second week take more of a lead. Enjoy being at camp and making an impact in the lives of campers.

MORE INFORMATION ON SUMMER CAMP 2016 IS COMING SOON!

24501 Camp Rd.Laurel Hill, North Carolina 28351 Phone: (910) 276-1654 Fax: (910) 276-0422

E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am- 12:30pm

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When Union Theological Seminary opened its doors on the campus of Hampden- Sydney University in 1812, the purpose was to provide education for Christian ministry that was scholarly, pastoral, and engaged with contemporary life. This original purpose remains true today as Union Presbyterian Seminary remains committed to preparing pastors, educators, and scholars for ministry in today’s world.

Students from our three teaching platforms – Richmond (residential), Charlotte (commuter), and Extended Campus Program (online and face-to-face instruction) – receive support from the moment they contact our admissions department while discerning where God is calling them to study. Our incoming students are provided with the opportunity to participate in Communities of Learning as an introduction to what seminary life will be like. While students are actively studying and working for a degree, assisted by our generous scholarships and grants (which can be up to 100% tuition and may include an additional grant), they have an opportunity to worship everyday and have access to our state-of-the-art library, Supervised Ministry and Placement Office, Leadership Institute, and our very personable and caring faculty, staff, and alumni. Following graduation, our Leadership Institute supports and provides alumni/ae and their congregations with continued educational support (and occasionally financial support for theological education debt for our graduates) relevant to the changing world of ministry, continuing to form them into effective leaders.

With a rich 200-year history and over 12,000 alums (roughly 5,000 living alums), it is no wonder Union has leadership all over the world. It isn’t uncommon for our students to meet alumni in an airport terminal while on a travel seminar! Union Presbyterian Seminary is widely known for the pastors and educators that grow from our strong tradition. We are striving to continue this unique heritage in all aspects of the student’s life.

Union Presbyterian Seminary is forming the future leaders of our Church, and we want you to be a part of it! Nothing means more to students than knowing that they are being supported not just by their family and friends, but by the larger Church.

For the Church in the World

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Rev. Jordan Davis received her Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2014 and has a passion for building relationships within the Church and the world. Jordan devoted her time at Union to finding ways to strengthen the Union community through fellowship and worship since the community aspect was a priority when applying to seminaries. Taking a call as a Church Relations Officer for the seminary was a natural next step after graduation!

Prior to attending Union, Jordan received a Bachelor of Music Performance and a Bachelor in Music Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Jordan now lives in Durham, NC, with her husband, Marc, their three fish, and cat.

Feel free to contact Jordan with any questions at [email protected]

How can YOU be involved?

You love the fact that there is a seminary right down the road from you and you can’t wait to be involved... we know! That is precisely why we have created

opportunities for you to be a part of the Union Presbyterian Seminary community from wherever you happen to be.

Storypath is an online blog on books for children and serves as a rich resource for those involved in educational ministry in the church. Join the conversation

at http://storypath.upsem.edu and discover book reviews, lesson plans using children’s books, and other ideas for using children’s literature in different settings.

The Leadership Institute offers a variety of workshops and seminars, conferences and special lectures, online resources and networking opportunities to form and equip

leaders for the work of ministry. http://www.upsem.edu/leadership_institute/

Is there a topic in which your Sunday school class or Bible study group is particularly interested? Invite one of our faculty members to help you explore!

Are you interested in supporting the seminary and its students financially? We need and deeply appreciate your support! Please visit www.upsem.edu/giving

Follow our weekly “Congregational Corner” where our Church Relations Officers highlight a different congregation each week as they address different aspects of ministry!

congregationalcorner.upsem.edu

(For a complete list of church resources provided by Union and further contact information, please visit www.upsem.edu)

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Information on the Budget for West Community:

· $8,000 for 2016 / Does not carry forward to 2017 · Note: We have a grant request from Silver Hill Presbyterian Church & a pending grant request

from Freedom East Presbyterian Church but no process yet in place for grants

Report from the Two-Cents a Meal (CentsAbility) Committee of the Presbytery

The Hunger Committee would like to remind congregations that there are “Grant” applications available on the presbytery’s web site. We would encourage congregations that are involved with feeding ministries to fill out an applications and send it to the presbytery office in Elizabethtown, NC or Bryant Holmes, 1819 Conover Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28304; [email protected] or (910) 425-7986.

Learn more about the program online at http://presbycc.org/2014/hungerinfo/ where applications for a grants can be found.

If your congregation is not participating in the 2-Cents-a-Meal program, please give it some prayerful thought. Here is the report on 2015 funds distribution and grants already approved in 2016. All funds must go to direct food and hunger relief work.

Report of Two-Cents-A-Meal Recipients:

2015

2016

As of April 30, 2016

Cents-ability Fund for International Partners: Malawi Orphanage (Africa)

$ 10,614.96

$ 3,382.86 Faith Ministries, Inc. (Mexico Border)

10,614.96

3,382.86

Matthew Twenty-Eight, Inc. (Haiti)

14,153.28

4,510.47 Haiti Outreach Ministries (Haiti)

14,153.28

4,510.47

Total

$ 49,536.48

$ 15,786.66

Local Food Grants within Presbytery: Edgewood PC Food Bags of Love, Sanford

$ 1,000.00 Bread for Life, Wilmington, NC

1,000.00

1,500.00

Brunswick Family Assistance, Shallotte, NC

1,500.00

1,500.00 Wallace PC Food Pantry, Wallace, NC

1,500.00

Tileston Outreach @ St. Mary's, Wilmington

1,500.00 Northern Moore Family Ctr, Robbins, NC

1,500.00

Pender Christian Services, Burgaw, NC

1,500.00

Total

$ 9,500.00

$ 3,000.00

All recipients have to be endorsed by a Presbyterian Church in the Presbytery using the application found online.

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The West Community expresses thanks

to the Launch Team that planned and organized

this first gathering of the West Community

Members of the West Launch Team have been

· TE Deck Guess TEWM/Scotland Co · TE Catherine Taylor TEWF/Moore Co · RE Jean Powell REWF/Hoke Co · RE Gracie Williams REBF/Lee Co · TE Jason Hammersley TEWM/Harnett Co Continuing on Steering Team · RE Jim Smith REWM/Scotland Co. · TE Ron Stoker TEWM/Lee Co. Continuing on Steering Team · TE John Hage (Guest) TEWM/Moore Co · TE Laura Lupton TEWF/Staff Continuing to staff the Steering Team

Furthermore the West Community Expresses its Thanks

to the Session, Pastors and Member Volunteers

of Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church

for hosting this gathering and funding the expenses of the Keynote Speaker

And to Dr. Marilyn Johns of Union Presbyterian Seminary

for bringing us an inspiring message at the gathering.

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May 19, 2016

The Presbyterian Women of Coastal Carolina started 2016 off with a BANG!!!

We successfully completed three Sabbath Retreats,” A State of Mind”. Our presenter Rev. Rebecca (Becky) Kahnt, Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Laurinburg,N.C., conducted these special events as we came together from our busy schedules to find a more “Restful State of Mind”.

The retreats were held in three areas, Buffalo Presbyterian Church in Sanford, N.C. (January 9, 2016) The Second at Mac Pherson Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, N.C. (February 27, 2016) and the last one was held at Carolina Beach Presbyterian in Carolina Beach, N.C. (April 23, 2016).

Our first newsletter “Presbytery Coastal Carolina Women” has been printed. We are hoping to continue this informative newsletter.

The twenty-sixth Annual Spring Gathering was held on April 9, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church in Sanford, N.C. Our speaker was Rev. Joan Salmon Campbell from College Heights Presbyterian Church. She gave an inspiring message that was enjoyed by everyone.

Special thanks to all the Women of Coastal Carolina working together to make this year a Great Success.

Priscilla Brower

Moderator of Presbyterian Women of Coastal Carolina

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Feedback & Evaluation of the West Community Gathering

1. Was meeting with the other churches of your county helpful? (circle one) Very helpful Somewhat helpful Not helpful Wasted time

2. Having a keynote speaker was.... (share your thoughts)

3. Was the Business meeting.... (Circle all that apply) Too short? Too Long? Just the right length?

Clear? Confusing? Orderly? Rushed? Too Slow?

4. What is one important idea growing out of the conversations today?

5. What suggestion do you have for the Steering Committee as they begin working?

I am a

q Ruling Elder Visitor today q Ruling Elder Commissioner today q Teaching Elder q Commissioned Ruling Elder q Certified Christian Educator q Volunteer from Brownson Church q Visitor

I would like to help in the area of ____________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

So please contact me at ____________________ or _____________________

Name: __________________________________________________________ Please turn this form in as you leave today.

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