1837-1852

1852-1864

1864-1882

1884-1955

1955-2015

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne An Interpretive History of our Traditions

. . . a tradition of adapting ministry to the changing community. Our history, because we were founded in 1831 when Fort Wayne was a frontier town and because we are the oldest continuing congregation, is about the adaptation of Christian ministry to the development of Indiana's second largest city. While we relish our creation of model ministries in post-World War II America, the tradition began with our first clergyman, the Reverend James Chute (1831-1835), who applied his multiple talents as pastor, evan- gelist, teacher and temperance advocate in this town of about 300, largely irreligious, residents.

. . . a tradition of missions to Fort Wayne and the world. In the 1840s and 1850s, we founded elementary and high schools. A hundred years later we tutored children and operated Fort Wayne's first pre-school. Today, it is a Day School. We began interna- tional ministries in 1871 when our women organized the Missionary Society to raise funds for missionaries abroad. When our membership was at its zenith (about 1,100 in 1950 and 3,600 in 1970), we dedicated as much as one-third of our operating budget to missions. We still maintain a substantial missions budget for local, regional and inter- national agencies within and without Presbyterian auspices.

. . . a tradition of growth through personal inquiry. We understand that Presbyterians are supposed to mature in faith and ethics through personal initiative. So, we attend thoughtful preaching and educational programs that deal with theology, church his- tory, the Bible, spirituality and the relation of religion to social issues.

. . . a tradition of ministry via the arts. We appointed a paid choir director in 1839 and installed a reed organ in 1845, a frontier novelty. Music in worship continues to be a priority. As part of our mid-twentieth century plan for an expanded ministry to the community, we began a recital and concert series and a national organ playing contest; we also initiated programming in the visual and dramatic arts. Our professionally- staffed theater presents a season of plays and our gallery hosts a series of exhibits. The arts, we believe, are a window to the soul.

. . . a tradition that honors God with fine facilities. Always a city church, we have wor- shiped and served in five buildings, each better adapted to the implementation of our evolving mission, each a symbol of “God's place in our lives.” Our first structure in- cluded a basement for Sunday School which had met in homes and store fronts. Our second was an especially imposing addition to the Fort Wayne scene. Our third and fourth structures significantly expanded seating to keep pace with our growing influ- ence in a growing city. By 1864, Fort Wayne had grown to 9,000, and we were provid- ing seating for 640 at worship. Our current structure was completed in stages between 1954 and 1967. We designed the complex to support a seven-days-a-week ministry to the parish, the neighborhood and the Fort Wayne community.

First Presbyterian is a smaller congregation today with membership under 900. We still attract members from the four corners of Allen County, and beyond, and our stee- ple still rises above the city center. We are still a vibrant and spiritually diverse Chris- tian community committed to developing new ministries; committed to maturing in faith and ethics through worship, inquiry and service; committed to embodying the love of Christ in our fellowship and delivery of missions of evangelism, justice, health and education to our community and to the world.

David McCants

MAP AND PARKING

See the map on the following two pages for directions and various locations for

parking at First Presbyterian Church, Fort Wayne. Some additional notes regarding

the parking:

First Presbyterian Church: We have some space available on the West

end (Ewing St. / Wayne St.) and North (Berry St.).

A ticket can be picked up from the ticket booth and validated by the church.

Trinity English Lutheran Church: Please use the lot off of W. Wayne St./Fairfield Ave.

Univ. of St. Francis: The lot off of Ewing St. / Main St.

Presbytery of Whitewater Valley

MAP & PARKING AT FW FIRST

May 6, 2015

FROM I-69 SOUTH:

Take Exit 305A (formerly Exit 105A) merge onto Illinois Rd. proceed East

Go east 2.7 miles, then turn left onto W. Jefferson Blvd.

Follow W. Jefferson Blvd. into downtown, remain in left lane

Turn left onto Ewing Street, heading north remain in right lane

Turn right onto W Wayne Street, one-way, then turn left into church parking lot

PARKING:

1 – First Presbyterian Church

2 – University of Saint Francis (corner of Ewing St. and Main St.)

3 – Trinity English Church (corner of W. Wayne St. and Fairfield Ave.)

First Presbyterian 15-psgr bus will serve as a shuttle from lots 2 & 3

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WHITEWATER VALLEY PRESBYTERY MAY 6, 2015

REVISED PCUSA DIRECTORY OF WORSHIP PRESENTATION

To Comment on the Proposed Revision – BY JULY 1, 2015

All comments on the proposed revision must be received in writing byworship@pcusa.org.

Principles for Revising the Directory for Worship

The proposed revision is not a new Directory for Worship. It seeks to preserve the spirit and

strength of precursor documents—a tradition that has shaped Presbyterian worship from 1645 to

the present, more than 350 years. At the same time, this is a thorough revision, seeking to speak

clearly, authentically, and faithfully to this church in this time and place.

Certain principles shaped the work of revision:

to uphold the essentials of Reformed faith, life, and worship;

to respond to changing contexts, changing congregations;

to allow for more flexibility and diverse cultural expressions;

to use “we” language (vs. “they”) for the people of God;

to streamline contents and provide user-friendly organization;

to simplify language and rewrite in a more accessible style;

to reduce verbiage and eliminate redundancy; and

to enhance the Directory’s usefulness as a teaching document.

Resources for Studying the Directory for Worship Download a study guide for the proposed revision to the PC(USA) Directory for Worship.

Watch the replay of our 30-minute webinar from October 28, 2014, “Revising the Directory for

Worship: Bread, Bath, and Beyond,” in which presenter David Gambrell describes the purpose

and history of the PC(USA)’s Directory for Worship; discusses the process leading to this

revision; and details how the proposed draft seeks to build on the spirit and strength of the

current document, while making it more accessible and useful for the church today.

Download the full text of the proposed revision (Word files): English | Korean | Spanish

"Office of Theology and Worship introduces Directory for Worship study guide" [April 2015]

Commissioner Worksheet Discussion of Amendments

Vote Tally for Report back to your Session General Format 11:00-11:30 Presentations on the amendments 11:35-12:15 Assemble for table discussions. 12:15- 1:00 Lunch and continuation of table discussions (optional) 1:00- 1:30 Open floor discussion on all amendments in sanctuary 1:30- 1:45 Vote (paper ballot) Results of vote to be announced later in business meeting Presentations. Resource persons shall brief commissioners on the major points of the Belhar Confession and the amendment to the Directory of Worship (marriage). More general information will be provided on the other amendments to the Book of Order. Voting commissioners are to have read the document “Proposed Amendments to the Constitution” prior to the meeting. A copy of this document is available through: http://www.pcusa.org/resource/ga221-proposed-amendments-constitution/. Table discussions. All members of the presbytery are invited to sit in dialogue around the lunchroom tables. A guided worksheet will be provided for each table. Commissioners are asked to bring a copy of the “Proposed Amendments to the Constitution” as well as a copy of the Belhar Confession that were sent out in the post papers. Resource persons will be available to answer any questions on the content of the amendments when we reconvene after lunch. We will break around 12:15 for lunch and groups may continue to discuss during lunch if desired. Our luncheon prayers will be lifted up by each table group as they break for lunch. Floor Discussion Upon reconvening at 1:00, the floor will be open for discussion. Questions related to content of any of the amendments and the Belhar Confession will be taken first and the remaining time open for individual comments. Only those who are eligible to vote may present comments on the floor. Directions:

1. Please come to one of the microphones. If you are physically unable to get to a microphone, raise your hand and a microphone will be brought to you.

2. Give your name and church 3. Give the name of the amendment you wish to speak on. 4. You will be given one minute to present your position (either for or against) on any of the

amendments to the Constitution to be voted upon. 5. Our time is limited so try not to duplicate the points made by a prior speaker. 6. We will rotate between microphones so please be ready to speak when acknowledged by

the Moderator.

Amendment FYI Voting Tallies

Confession of Belhar

Inclusion of a new confession in the Book of Confessions. Themes of justice, unity and reconciliation specifically directed at racism Notes:

Yes: No:

B.O.O./Dir. Worship W-4.9000

Change in terminology of marriage enabling TE to act as an agent of state. Notes

Yes: No:

B.O.O./F.O.G. G-2.0509

Renunciation of Jurisdiction. Prevent TE in middle of a formal judicial process from renouncing jurisdiction and continuing to work or volunteer in the church. Notes

Yes: No:

B.O.O./F.O.G. G-2.0607

Regarding final assessment of TE prior to call Notes

Yes: No:

B.O.O./F.O.G. G-2.0610

Presbytery waivers of requirements for ordination of TE Notes

Yes: No:

B.O.O./F.O.G. G-3.0106

Requires all councils of the church adopt and implement a child protection policy Notes

Yes: No:

B.O.O./F.O.G. G-3.0301

Allow for presbytery composition of <10 with approval of synod & GA Notes

Yes: No:

B.O.O./F.O.G. G-5.0102

Guidance for how we relate to people of other religious traditions. Updates prior statements of UPCUSA and PCUS Notes

Yes: No:

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May 6, 2015 Coordinating Council Finance Committee Report

March, 2015 Financial Reports received and reviewed by the Finance Committee;

Mission Operations (Page 1) - Per Capita gifts from the churches are above last-year for this period, generally in-line with budget expectations. We are blessed to have so many churches remitting payment in-full during the first quarter of the year. These on-time payments result in an operating surplus of $252k as of 3/31/15. The fund surplus is anticipated to decrease as annual budgeted expenses align with per capita giving;

Mission Focus Units (Page 2) - The fund details a deficit of ($26k) as of 3/31/15. Many of our churches remit gifts to shared mission quarterly (i.e., April) and at year end and the fund balance is anticipated to fluctuate within budget parameters as gifts are received. We are grateful that mission pledges received (thus far) for 2015 reflect an increase in the resources for our shared mission totaling $27,596. Four churches decreased shared mission gifts as compared to 2014 (-$7,223) and we have yet to receive a pledge from ten churches that traditionally provide one.

Selected Accounting Fund Balances (Page 3) - The reports details balances as of 3/31/2015 including the Corporation Fund, Promise of Tomorrow and several ongoing partnerships and grant opportunities for the mission and ministry we accomplish together.

Presbytery cash balances (Page 4) are sufficient to fund operations with excess cash earning a market rate of return. Unrestricted net balance of $582k on 3/31/15 (includes $200k surplus in operating ministry fund that will be drawn down as the year progresses).

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Whitewater Valley Presbytery

MO Resources & Investments-FC0315

Fund: Mission Operations

March 2015

MTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Budget(This Year)

YTDBudget/Actual

% of AnnualBudget Used

Accounts Annual Budget(This Year)

RESOURCES

MISSION OPERATIONS

70.17 %$40,348.26 $285,519.62 $101,720.01 Per Capita-WVP $406,880.00$183,799.6170.42 %$16,859.28 $119,719.76 $42,500.73 Per Capita - G/A & SOLT $170,003.00$77,219.0370.25 %$57,207.54 $405,239.38 $144,220.74 Total MISSION OPERATIONS $576,883.00$261,018.64

OTHER RESOURCES

34.28 %$2,916.67 $8,750.01 $6,381.24 Partnerships $25,525.00$2,368.770.00 %$0.00 $0.00 $1,149.99 Tax Credit $4,600.00($1,149.99)

27.28 %$762.63 $872.80 $800.01 Banking/Investments $3,200.00$72.7977.33 %$1,546.68 $1,546.68 $500.01 Misc. Resources $2,000.00$1,046.6731.62 %$5,225.98 $11,169.49 $8,831.25 Total OTHER RESOURCES $35,325.00$2,338.2468.02 %$62,433.52 $416,408.87 $153,051.99 Total RESOURCES $612,208.00$263,356.88

INVESTMENTS

22.11 %$29,307.22 $88,599.06 $100,174.11 Leadership $400,696.00$11,575.05 Professional Services

13.94 %$170.61 $810.83 $1,453.74 Accounting $5,815.00$642.9191.67 %$45.00 $220.00 $60.00 Banking/Investment $240.00($160.00)17.02 %$215.61 $1,030.83 $1,513.74 Total Professional Services $6,055.00$482.9125.47 %$3,320.46 $10,111.38 $9,924.99 Office Lease/Maintenance $39,700.00($186.39)31.05 %$1,013.04 $3,500.73 $2,818.71 Office Operations $11,275.00($682.02)19.04 %$388.52 $1,190.05 $1,562.49 Information Technology $6,250.00$372.4419.94 %$435.36 $1,236.02 $1,550.01 Communications/Internet $6,200.00$313.9925.00 %$391.67 $1,175.01 $1,175.01 Insurance $4,700.00$0.0016.96 %$3,998.43 $4,932.33 $7,268.76 Reimbursements $29,075.00$2,336.43

0.00 %$0.00 $0.00 $62.49 Other/Miscellaneous $250.00$62.4950.00 %$88,400.25 $88,400.25 $88,400.50 Per Capita $176,801.00$0.2546.80 %($2,774.04) ($36,232.97) ($19,355.25) Missions Allocations/Transfers ($77,421.00)$16,877.7227.16 %$124,696.52 $163,942.69 $195,095.56 Total INVESTMENTS $603,581.00$31,152.87

2926.47 %($62,263.00) $252,466.18 ($42,043.57)Net Resources/Investments $8,627.00$294,509.75

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MFU Resources & Investments-FC 0315

Fund: Mission Focus Units

March 2015

MTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Budget(This Year)

YTDBudget/Actual

% of AnnualBudget Used

Accounts Annual Budget(This Year)

RESOURCES

MISSION FOCUS UNITS

11.05 %$15,514.48 $25,629.34 $57,993.75 Basic Mission $231,975.00($32,364.41)11.05 %$15,514.48 $25,629.34 $57,993.75 Total MISSION FOCUS UNITS $231,975.00($32,364.41)

OTHER RESOURCES

0.00 %$0.04 $0.04 $0.00 Banking/Investments $0.00$0.040.00 %$0.04 $0.04 $0.00 Total OTHER RESOURCES $0.00$0.04

11.05 %$15,514.52 $25,629.38 $57,993.75 Total RESOURCES $231,975.00($32,364.37)

INVESTMENTS

0.00 %$0.00 $0.00 $607.50 PRESBYTERY COUNCIL $2,430.00$607.50 COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL

24.61 %$28,666.67 $37,500.01 $38,100.00 MISSION & GROWTH $152,400.00$599.990.00 %$0.00 $0.00 $1,881.75 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES $7,527.00$1,881.757.18 %$0.00 $250.00 $870.75 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT $3,483.00$620.75

23.10 %$28,666.67 $37,750.01 $40,852.50 Total COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL $163,410.00$3,102.49 MINISTRY SUPPORT

40.55 %$300.00 $2,102.00 $1,296.00 Committee on Ministry $5,184.00($806.00)3.30 %$0.00 $347.50 $2,632.50 Preparation for Ministry $10,530.00$2,285.00

15.59 %$300.00 $2,449.50 $3,928.50 Total MINISTRY SUPPORT $15,714.00$1,479.0022.17 %$2,774.04 $11,177.54 $12,605.28 Missions Allocations/Transfers $50,421.00$1,427.7422.15 %$31,740.71 $51,377.05 $57,993.78 Total INVESTMENTS $231,975.00$6,616.73

0.00 %($16,226.19) ($25,747.67) ($0.03)Net Resources/Investments $0.00($25,747.64)

Whitewater Valley Presbytery

Selected Accounting Fund Balances_Council 3 2015

March 2015

Fund

Beginning

Balance Income Expense

Ending

Balance

005 - Corporation/Property

January 2015 - March 2015

$293,895.59 $2,608.31 $600.00 $295,903.90

$303,920.41 $2,608.49 $10,625.00 $295,903.90

015 - Committee on Ministry Fund

January 2015 - March 2015

$12,186.81 $0.00 $0.00 $12,186.81

$12,563.72 $0.00 $376.91 $12,186.81

017 - New Ministry Initiative Grant Fund

January 2015 - March 2015

$59,454.04 $0.00 $0.00 $59,454.04

$61,292.82 $0.00 $1,838.78 $59,454.04

030 - Church Development

January 2015 - March 2015

$1,363.55 $0.00 $0.00 $1,363.55

$1,405.72 $0.00 $42.17 $1,363.55

031 - Small Congregations

January 2015 - March 2015

$5,192.19 $10.27 $0.00 $5,202.46

$5,218.42 $140.59 $156.55 $5,202.46

038 - Candidates-CPM

January 2015 - March 2015

$12,001.15 $0.00 $0.00 $12,001.15

$12,246.55 $122.00 $367.40 $12,001.15

039 - Johnson Scholarships

January 2015 - March 2015

$804.41 $11.01 $0.00 $815.42

$829.29 $11.01 $24.88 $815.42

040 - Pentecost

January 2015 - March 2015

$3,925.16 $0.00 $0.00 $3,925.16

$3,989.24 $55.60 $119.68 $3,925.16

041 - Peacemaking

January 2015 - March 2015

$29,147.37 $0.00 $0.00 $29,147.37

$29,704.33 $334.17 $891.13 $29,147.37

042 - Hunger

January 2015 - March 2015

$1,799.38 $0.00 $0.00 $1,799.38

$1,824.62 $29.50 $54.74 $1,799.38

050 - Promise of Tomorrow

January 2015 - March 2015

$255,881.75 $0.00 $0.00 $255,881.75

$263,795.62 $0.00 $7,913.87 $255,881.75

060 - Mission Endowment

January 2015 - March 2015

$13,206.43 $0.00 $0.00 $13,206.43

$13,206.43 $0.00 $0.00 $13,206.43

$688,857.83

$709,997.17

$2,629.59

$3,301.36

$600.00

$22,411.11

$690,887.42

$690,887.42

Totals

January 2015 - March 2015

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All Accounting Funds

March 2015

Accounts

Assets

Current Assets

Cash/Checking

$463,360.70 NBoI Checking XXXXX9492

$2,915.00 PNC Amistad Cking #XXX7133

$108,707.77 Other Checking

$574,983.47 Total Cash/Checking

$855,740.91 Savings/Money Markets

$19,179.22 Investments (< 1 year )

$446,197.01 Investments ( > 1-year)

$34,484.49 Other Current Assets

$1,930,585.10 Total Current Assets

$48,484.22 Accounts/Notes Receivable

$1,096,583.58 Fixed Assets

$9,122.62 Other Assets

$3,084,775.52 Total ASSETS

Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

LIABILITIES

$23,968.47 Current Liabilities

$5,624.00 Passthrough

$4,789.07 Emergency Relief

$347,224.45 Other Liabilities

$381,605.99 Total LIABILITIES

FUND BALANCE

$361,947.67 Unrestricted

$2,087,907.88 Temporarily Restricted

$52,943.91 Permanently Restricted

$200,370.07 Net Resources/Investment$2,703,169.53 Total FUND BALANCE and Net Resources/Investment

Restricted Funds

$0.00 Total Temporarily Restricted$0.00 Total Permanently Restricted

$0.00 Total Restricted Funds

$3,084,775.52Total Liabilities, Fund Principal, & Restricted Funds

WHITEWATER VALLEY PRESBYTERY May 6, 2015 CONSENT AGENDA

COORDINATING COUNCIL REPORT TO PRESBYTERY

Highlights & reported action of Coordinating Council Meeting March 4, 2015 First Presbyterian Church, Noblesville

1. Council members participated in a group building exercise and orientation for new members

2. Board of Directors will meet March 19

3. The Executive Committee met in December and January to review their work and plan for

Presbytery. Next meeting March 11.

4. Reported Action Approved motion granting permission to the following groups and committees to serve

the sacrament of communion in 2015, at annual gatherings, retreats, camp/conference events with dates to be determined: Presbyterian Women, Committee on Ministry, Coordinating Council and Pyoca Camp and Conference Center.

5. Presbytery Moderator’s Report Ginny Sheets reported.

Rev. Jake Hofmeister, Pyoca Executive Director, will be installed March 21 Rev. Matthew Downey, Boggstown Presbyterian Church, installed February 8 First Presbyterian Church, Ossian – Initial Response Team met with the Session regarding

their discernment to dissolve relationship with PC(USA) Hispanic Ministries – Dorcas baskets will be dedicated and received during Presbytery

assemblyFeb. 21

6. Executive Presbyter’s Report Rev. Alan Thames reported Council Retreat, April 24-25, will be facilitated by Laurie Ferguson. Focus: How do we live

into the new mission design and embrace the shifts? Ossian – continues discernment regarding dissolving their relationship with the PC(USA).

The Initial Response Team met with Session and future meeting will begin to focus on details and process. The Council will be informed about the congregation’s decision and the steps in the Presbytery’s Gracious Dismissal policy.

Greenwood-Center Grove dismissal papers from the PC(USA) have been signed.

7. Stated Clerk’s Report Kristy Quinn reported.

Twelve new Presbytery commissioners attend the New Commission Orientation at Presbytery February 21. Orientation included an overview or Presbytery boundaries, churches, and membership; the progression and process of how work/actions/reports are presented to the Presbytery assembly.

The annual updating of ministerial roles through the PC(USA) is in progress. Session Records reviews with clerks of sessions are in progress.

8. Financial Consultant Report

Eric Herzog reviewed his work and role and work as the Presbytery’s Financial Consultant.

COORDINATING COUNCIL REPORT TO PRESBYTERY May 6, 2015– page 2

9. Personnel Committee continue to evaluated her volunteers can be of service in the Presbytery office six applications received for Mission Connector position

10. Mission & Growth

reviewing grant programs

11. Connected Communities exploring ideas to connect congregations and continue to define specific recommendations

12. Leadership Development Team

started writing mission statement and will meet again May 7

13. Next meeting: April 24-25, 2015 Annual Retreat at Benedict Inn

Whitewater Valley Presbytery

May 6, 2015 CONSENT AGENDA

Reported Actions of the Commission/Committee on Ministry

COM MEETING JANUARY 28, 2015 Approved: Mulder, Rev. Hendrik pending approval by Presbytery Feb. 21, 2015 to exempt from

ordination exams, receive as a member-at-large transferring from the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa

Hofmeister, Rev. Jacob pending action by Presbytery Feb. 21, 2015 to approve him as Executive Director, Pyoca, receive as Validated Minister

Parker, Rev. L. Bryant dissolution of pastoral relationship with Witherspoon Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, effective Jan. 4, 2015

Downey, Rev. Matthew Boggstown-First

installation commission approve/dismiss: Feb. 8, 2015, 3:30 p.m. Moderator: Ruling Elder Virginia Sheets Teaching Elders; Mark Morningstar, Gretchen Schneider Ruling Elders: Kaye-Hirt Eggleston; Kristy Quinn

Cline, Marcia CRE Decatur-First

CRE Contract effective January 1, 2015 for one year: Effective Date January 1, 2015 for a period of one year 18 hours week Salary $27,9500 Medical $1,000 Auto Allowances $50.00 (vouchered IRS rate) Prof. Dev. Allowance $500 Social Security Offset $1446.83 Vacation one month to include four Sundays Study Leave two weeks to include two Sundays

COM MEETING FEBRUARY 25, 2015 Approved: Haitch, Rev. Russell Congregational Associate Contract between the Session

and Rev. Haitch, effective December 16, 2015: Kim, Rev. Joseph

transfer of Rev. Joseph Kim’s credentials from the General Baptists Denomination to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a member-at-large.

McAulay, Rev. Robert Greensburg-First, Interim Pastor

Interim Pastor Contract Effective Dates October 1, 2014 – September 15, 2015 Full Time Salary $10,300 Housing $19,500 403(b) Plan $10,000 Full Pension $15,556 Auto/Business $14,000 (vouchered at IRS Rate) Continuing Ed $1,200

McDaniel, Rev. Roger Edinburgh-First Temporary Supply

Temporary Supply Contract Effective Dates October 26, 2014 for a period of one year Part time Moderate Session Housing $22,000 Auto Allowance $2,500 (vouchered at IRS rate

Reinink, Rev. Jonathan Indianapolis-Second Lakefellow

receive as member of Whitewater Valley Presbytery, Validated ministry, from Presbytery of Philadelphia, effective February 25, 2015

Indianapolis-Second Theologian in Residence position as Validated Ministry

Whitewater Valley Presbytery February 21, 2015

BALLOT

For Commissioners to Presbytery

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION Approved by the 221st General Assembly (2014) and Recommended to

the Presbyteries for Their Affirmative or Negative Votes

Please CHECK

appropriate box

Affirmative Negative

14-1 Confession of Belhar: On Amending the Book of Confessions (Item 13-01)

14-A Renunciation of Jurisdiction: On Amending G-2.0509 (Item 06-05)

14-B.1. Final Assessment: On Amending G-2.0607 (Item 06-12, Recommendation 11)

14-B.2. Accommodations: On Amending G-2.0610 (Item 06-12, Recommendation 12)

14-C Child Protection Policy: On Amending G-3.0106 (Item 08-14)

14-D Minimum Composition of a Presbytery: On Amending G-3.0301 (Item 06-06)

14-E Interreligious Stance: On Amending G-5.0102 (07-02, Recommendation 2)

14-F Marriage: On Amending W-4.9000 (Item 10-02)