4.Agenda

6.EP Report

7.Stated Clerk’s Report

10.COM Report

14.Council Report

20. CPM Report

23.CMCC Report

24.Mission: Triennium

26.Financial Report

Available Online Only:2013.05 Meeting Minutes2013.06 Meeting MinutesOur mission is to participate, in word

and deed, in God’s transforming work through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

SeaPres

Meeting papers

September 17, 2013

Worship - p 2Work - p 4

Mission - p 24

Order of

WorshipSeptember 17 , 2013

Welcome & AnnouncementsRev. George Hinman

Cal l to Worship

Opening Prayer

Hymn #53 Let Al l Things Now Living (verses 1, 4)

Thelma Strand - Organist

Cal l to Confess ionRev. Laurie Wheeler

Prayer of Confess ion

Assurance of Pardon

Sharing the Peace

Ordinat ion/Commiss ioning/Welcoming(see list of new clergy on p. 13)

Elder Shelley Dahl

Lord’s Prayer

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Hymn #610 Through the Love of God our Savior(verses 1, 2)

Gospel ReadingLuke 24:1-8

Sermon: Remembering the FutureRev. Dr. Vonna Thomas

Invitation to the Lord’s Supper*

Great Prayer of ThanksgivingRev. Tim Snow

Words of Inst i tut ion

Communion

Hymn #60 Great is Thy Faithfulness(verses 1, 2)

Benedict ionRev. Dr. Vonna Thomas

*All elements are gluten-free

Leading in worship: Rev. George Hinman - Senior Pastor, University Presbyterian Church

Rev. Laurie Wheeler - Worship Team Lead, University Presbyterian ChurchElder Shelley Dahl - Ruling Elder, University Presbyterian Church

Rev. Dr. Vonna Thomas - Moderator, Seattle PresbyteryRev. Tim Snow - Executive Pastor, University Presbyterian Church

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AGENDA

3:00-7:30 - Session Records Review

5:00 Stated Clerk’s Report 1

Docket, Minutes

5:10 COM Report

CRE Examination

5:30 Council Report 1

Committees to Commissions

5:40 Worship

6:30 Dinner (Larson Hall)

7:15 Triennium Delegation Report

7:30 Council Report 2

Standing Rules / Affiliation

7:45 Stated Clerk’s Report 2

AC on Separations

8:15 Council Report 3

Per Capita / SeaPres Café

8:30 CPM Report

White & Mochizuki Ordination Exams

9:00 Consent Agenda

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Network: UPC MainPassword: hupomeno

Childcare is available in room 310.

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5000 Presbyterian youth gathered for the 2013 Triennium at Purdue University, Indiana. Photo courtesy of PCUSA. (More on p. 24).

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A Beautiful View

My family and I had the opportunity to do some camping this summer and one of the spots that’s indelibly etched in our memories is Hurricane Ridge (Olympic National Forest). The drive up to the ridge is scenic enough, but once you reach the peak, the view is breathtaking -- you’re just right there eye to eye with one of the most beautiful mountain ranges you’ll ever see. The view is so stunning and intimate we felt like this close family of peaks invited up for some neighborly hospitality -- taking in their alpine sunlight and breathing in their dense mountain air.

The 6,000 foot elevation gain in that short 15 minute drive at first took us by surprise, but as we rested, the view and the wildlife made more and more of an impression upon us. It was one of the most beautiful moments of our summer.

As we gather together this fall, I want to affirm that I see a beautiful view developing before us as well. The community Christ is building among us will endure. For a long time now, we’ve defined ourselves by the limits and patterns that others have given us. This fall, we may take the first step toward redefining our community (Affiliate Membership Proposal, page 16) and restructuring our community gatherings to make resourcing this community an even higher priority (Presbytery Meeting Proposal, page 17).

Even as we say goodbye to some long standing partnerships in the gospel (Wabash), new ones are emerging (First Taiwanese). In fact, a few goodbyes (Administrative Commission on Gracious Separations, page 8) may be transformed into new hellos (Maple Valley and Adventure of Faith).

There is a cost to these changes -- but it’s personal cost, not monetary. It all has to do with the investment we’re will-ing to make in each other out of gratitude for the gracious investment God has made in us (Ephesians 1). Thus the focus of our stewardship continues to be on relationships as our financial resources remain strong. We may even be able to increase our investment in mission (Budget Basics, page 18).

Read, review, and pray over the view you’re seeing emerge among us and consider the investment you’re willing to make in this community going forward.

Contact: scott@seapres.org

ePReport - by scott lumsden

The presbytery executive serves as the head of staff for the presbytery, directing the work of the presbytery staff and provides vision, counsel and assistance to the presbytery staff and Coordinating Council as they seek to serve the presbytery through its churches.

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Contact: kathy@seapres.org

Stated Clerk’sReport - by Kathy Lueckert

For Information:

1. Administrative CommissionsThe following successful Ordination and Installation Com-missions are reported:• Blomquist Ordination

Ordination of Jera Blomquist at Union Church on June 30, 2013 as the Temporary Associate Pastor, Missional Communities Lead, at Union Church, at University Presbyterian Church.

• Patman Ordination Ordination of Jaci Smith Patman at Bellevue First Pres-byterian Church on July 14, 2013 as Temporary Associate Pastor for Christian Growth, at Bellevue First Presbyterian Church.

• Kissinger Ordination Ordination of J.J. Kissinger on July 15, 2013 at Univer-sity Presbyterian Church, as the Temporary Associate Pastor, Director of Side by Side Children and Family Ministries, at University Presbyterian Church.

• Scoma Ordination Ordination of Charlie Scoma on July 15, 2013 at Univer-sity Presbyterian Church as the Temporary Associate Pastor, Director of Children’s and Family Ministries, at University Presbyterian Church.

• Stuart Ordination Ordination of Janie Stuart on July 15, 2013, at University Presbyterian Church, as Temporary Associate Pastor,

Director of University Ministries, at University Presby-terian Church.

2. Session Records ReviewThe following churches participated in the session records review held on May 21, 2013:

Adventure of Faith Bellevue First Calvary Central Kitsap Foster-Tukwila IndonesianInglewood Lake City North Point Northminster Queen Anne Rolling Bay Rose Hill Seattle Community Seattle First Southminster Steel Lake Summit Avenue Vashon Wabash Woodland Park

3. RetirementsThe following Teaching Elders are moved to honorably re-tired:George T. Masters June 1, 2013Robert Bayley August 1, 2013Roger Nicholson August 1, 2013Dennis Hughes September 1, 2013

The presbytery stated clerk records all the transac-tions of the presbytery, keeps its rolls of membership and attendance, preserves its records, and furnishes extracts from them when required by another council of the church. The stated clerk of Seattle Presbytery aids the Coordinating Council, and Executive Presbyter in their work and serves as a guide; assisting with matters of polity and parliamentary procedure. The Stated Clerk is elected to a three-year term, and must be a ruling elder or teaching elder.

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Stated Clerk’sReport Cont’d

Administrative Commission on Separations

Motion:Dismiss the congregation of Adventure of Faith

Presbyterian Church, Port Orchard, Washington, with its property to A Covenant Order of Evangeli-cal Presbyterians (ECO), effective January 1, 2014. Adventure of Faith Presbyterian Church agrees to pay the Presbytery of Seattle the sum of $77,442. This payment reflects delinquent per capita, per capita support of the presbytery at the affiliate membership level, and trust clause obligation. Final details to be developed by the Administra-tive Commission on Separations, signed by Seattle Presbytery corporate officers, and reported to Se-attle Presbytery on November 19, 2013.

Motion:Dismiss the congregation of Maple Valley Pres-

byterian Church, Maple Valley, Washington, with its property to A Covenant Order of Evangelical Pres-byterians (ECO), effective January 1, 2014. Maple Valley Presbyterian Church agrees to pay the Pres-bytery of Seattle the sum of $66,022. This payment reflects delinquent per capita, per capita support of the presbytery at the affiliate membership lev-el, and trust clause obligation. Final details to be developed by the Administrative Commission on Separations, signed by Seattle Presbytery corpo-rate officers, and reported to Seattle Presbytery on November 19, 2013.

Motion:Dismiss the congregation of Wabash Presby-

terian Church, Auburn, Washington, with its prop-erty to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, effec-tive January 1, 2014. Wabash Presbyterian Church agrees to pay the Presbytery of Seattle the sum of $76,014. This payment reflects delinquent per capita, per capita support of the presbytery for a two year period, and trust clause obligation. Final details to be developed by the Administrative Com-mission on Separations, signed by Seattle Pres-bytery corporate officers, and reported to Seattle Presbytery on November 19, 2013.

Report:

Grace to you, and peace, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Seattle Presbytery established the Administrative Com-mission (AC) on Separations at its March 19, 2013 Stated Meeting. The AC was charged with developing separation agreements, in accordance with the presbytery’s Gracious Separation policy, with these congregations: Adventure of Faith, Maple Valley, and Wabash.

These proposals come after considerable prayer, conver-sation, and then more prayer. As of September 3, the sessions of Wabash and Adventure of Faith have approved these proposals; approval by Maple Valley is pending. In making these separation proposals to Seattle Presbytery the AC seeks to faithfully implement the principles of the presbytery’s Gracious Separation policy: relationship and unity, respect and grace, consistency, pastoral responsibil-ity, and strengthening vital ministries. The AC seeks to be fair to the congregations separating, and to the congrega-tions of Seattle Presbytery.

The AC requests the approval of the proposed separation agreements by the Presbytery of Seattle, with final details to be presented at the November 19, 2013 stated meeting of the presbytery. Motions are found on the left.

Separation Principles/Assumptions: The separation agreements encompass two parts: per

capita at some level to support presbytery operations, and recognition of the trust clause obligation of the presbytery under the constitution of the Presbyterian Church (USA).• The level of payment to presbytery is frozen at 2013 lev-

els so as not to increase the current burden on the con-gregation. The 2013 level reflects a per capita rate of $40.

• As a condition of separation, congregations will be current on 2013 per capita at the end of 2013: pres-bytery, synod, General Assembly.

• Any delinquent per capita from the previous two years (2011 and 2012) will be incorporated into the separation agreement.

• Trust clause obligation is 1.5% of the 2013 assessed value. The exception to this is Maple Valley and Adventure of Faith: their trust clause obligations will be 1.25% of assessed value in recognition of the level of congregational debt.

• Separation payments begin in January 2014 and are comprised of full presbytery per capita ($29, for Wa-bash) or affiliate per capita (1/2 presbytery of $29, or $14.50), plus remainder to meet the trust clause obligation until total trust clause obligation fulfilled.

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• For affiliate members, once trust clause obligation is met then only affiliate per capita remains. ($14.50 currently, or 1/2 full presbytery per capita of $29)

• Congregations separating can suggest but not designate how the trust clause funds will be used in support of the presbytery’s mission. Seattle Presbytery will make determinations on the use of trust clause obligation monies in support of presbytery mission.

• Any outstanding loans must be refinanced or retired so as to remove the Presbytery of Seattle, the Synod of Alaska-Northwest, or any General Assembly entity as a guarantor of the loans. This must be accomplished by December 31, 2013; the presbytery cannot dismiss the congregation to another denomination until all loan issues are resolved.

The total financial separation amounts for the three congregations are as follows:Adventure of Faith (approved by Session) Delinquent Per Capita (GA) 9,612 Affiliate Per Capita (3 yrs) 19, 314 Trust Clause Obligation 48,516 Total $ 77,442Maple Valley (pending) Delinquent Per Capita 165 Affiliate Per Capita (3 yrs) 24,543 Trust Clause Obligation $ 37,323 Total $ 62,022Wabash (approved by Session) Delinquent Per Capita 1,836 Per Capita (2 yrs presbytery) 16,936 Trust Clause Obligation $ 57,242 Total $ 76,014A payment schedule will be developed with each congregation.

Requirement for congregational meeting: In its charge to the AC on Separations the presbytery directed that presbytery representatives bear witness to the con-

gregational meetings of Adventure of Faith and Maple Valley, at which separation from PC(USA) was decided. AC members are able to bear witness to the voting decisions of these congregations, and that the votes to separate were conclusive and overwhelming.

Next Steps and Timelines: If the separation agreements are approved by the presbytery, the AC on Separations will work on the details of the legal

agreements for property transfer, any loan issues involving General Assembly entities, ecclesiastical transfer of pastors and renunciation of jurisdiction, recognition of ministry, and any other details as may arise. Resolution of these final issues will be reported to the presbytery at its November 2013 meeting. The corporate officers of Seattle Presbytery will sign final documents in time for the January 1, 2014 effective date of separation.

The AC is grateful for the Spirit-filled, honest and forthright way that these difficult separation conversations have taken place over recent months. The Administrative Commission gives thanks to God for the Adventure of Faith, Maple Valley, and Wabash congregations, for their fruitful and faithful ministry. We truly grieve your leaving us, but we know that your ministry will continue in another part of the Body of Christ—and we celebrate that. And we look forward to exploring new ways of doing mission and ministry together in the coming years.

Your brothers and sisters in Christ,Elder Bonnie Bennedsen Elder David Brenner, Moderator Rev. Tyler Easley Rev. Sandy Hackett Elder Diane Lee Rev. Ron RiceElder Vicki Seitz Elder Patti Smith

Resources: Vonna Thomas, Loretta Pain, Shelley Dahl, Scott Lumsden, Kevin NolletteStaff: Kathy Lueckert, Stated Clerk

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Co-Chairs: Elder Shelley Dahl, Rev. Will MasonContact: COM@seattlepresbytery.org

COMcommittee on ministry

For Action:

1. Recommend to the presbytery a Commissioned Ruling Elder position at North Point Church to be filled by Kathryn Smith. Kathy is to be examined at this meeting, and if approved, commissioned in Worship.

Consent Agenda:

Received into/dismissed from membership:2. Jesse Mabanglo to National Capital Presbytery3. Eyde Mabanglo to National Capital Presbytery4. David Emery to Presbytery of the Cascades5. Staci Imes from the Presbytery of Milwaukee6. Chris Prichett from the Presbytery of Los Ranchos7. Luke Crook from the Presbytery of Chicago8. Brian Burton to Florida/The Presbytery of Tampa Bay9. Dennis Hughes to North Puget Sound PresbyteryCalls and Terms approved:10. Approve dissolution of the call between Becki Barrett

and Sammamish PC11. Staci Imes to serve as Pastor, Woodland Park PC

Salary $45,000Housing Allowance $20,000Total Effective Salary $65,000Full Board of Pensions coverageReimbursable Expenses:

Automobile at IRS rate/mile $1,300Professional Expenses $800Continuing Education $800Books $150Dental Premium $700Moving Expenses up to $7,500*Paid Vacation: 4 weeks Paid Continuing Education: 2 weeks* Including a grant to the church of up to$ 5,500 from COM funds to assist the church in moving expenses over $2,000.

12. Chris Prichett, to serve as Pastor, John Knox PCEffective Salary (Salary & Housing) $88,000State Industrial $500 Health Insurance & Pension $29,040*Automobile Allowance $1,200Study Leave / Educational Stipend $3,600Professional Expenses (reimbursable) $3,600Annual Total $125,940*Calculated at 33% of Effective Salary Relocation Expense (one-time, reimb.) $10,000Paid Vacation Four (4) weeks per year Paid Study Leave Two (2) weeks per year Paid Sick Leave 80 hours per yearHousing Assistance Loan Up to $50,000 for pastor-housing-assistance is

COM facilitates the reception and oversight of teaching elder members, approval of calls for pastoral services and invitations for temporary pastoral services, over-sight of congregations without pastors, dissolution of relationships, dismissal of members and the presby-tery’s close relationship with both members, congre-gations and teaching elders. (G-3.0307)

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available as a loan under the following terms: - This will be a loan secured by a second-position deed of trust on the pastor’s home. - The interest rate will be 2% per year compounded annually. - The pastor will not owe any payments until the earlier of (a) the pastor sells the home (at which time the loan, with interest, will be due in full upon the sale closing) or (b) the pastor is no longer employed at JKPC (in which case the pastor and JKPC will work to establish a mutually-agreeable payment plan).

13. Luke Crook to serve as Associate Pastor, West Side PCTotal Effective Salary $75,355Cash salary $35,000Housing allowance $35,000Social Security Offset $5,355Reimbursable expenses Business/professional expenses $1,200 Automobile expense (IRS rate per mile) $2,400 Continuing education/Study Leave $2,000 Moving costs (one time) $10,000 Benefits Full medical, pension, disability, and death benefit coverage under the Board of Pensions *Board of Pensions estimate $25,621 Annual Complete Compensation: $106,576 Paid Vacation: 4 weeks, including 5 Sundays Paid Continuing Education: 2 weeks

14. Becki Barrett to serve as Pastor, Overlake Park PC Salary $39,000Housing $45,000Basic Total $84,000SECA $6,426 Effective Salary $90,42633% Pension/Healthcare $29,841Total $120,267Professional allowance $3700Dental $393Continuing Ed. $2000Coaching @ $75/hr. $4200Sub-total $10,293GRAND TOTAL $130,5604 weeks vacation, 2 weeks study leave

Renewal/Modification of Terms of Call approved:15. Ron Oldencamp, Interim Pastor, Calvary PC, renewed for

up to one year or until an Installed pastor comes upon 30 days’ notice (terms unchanged).

16. Kay Broweleit, Temporary Associate Pastor, Trinity PC renewed through October 2014 (terms unchanged).

17. Julie Kae Sigars, Temporary Associate Pastor, St. Andrew PC renewed through July 2014 (terms unchanged).

18. Lee Riley, Pastor, Central Kitsap PCSalary and Housing $73,537Salary $41,537

Housing 32,000SECA Allowance 5,435Travel expenses, Study Allowance (=or>$800), and Professional expenses 6,000Pension/Medical 32% of Salary and HousingVacation 4 week’s vacation, annuallyContinuing Education/Study Leave 2 weeks annually, accumulative for 3 years

19. Jeff Lincicome, Pastor Sammamish PCSalary and Benefits $59,111Salary Housing Allowance $56,000Effective Salary Subtotal $115,111SECA Allowance $8,806Total (18% increase from 2012) $123,917Medical, Dental, Pension, Death & Disability $38,860Reimbursable ExpensesMileage Reimbursement $1,000 Continuing Ed. & Tuition $3,000 Cell, Professional Allowance $5,100 Total $9,100Total Church Expense $172,409

Pastor Nominating Committees (PNCs) authorized:20. PNC Southminster Presbyterian Church for a Pastor21. APNC for Seattle Community Church for an Associate

Pastor/Director of Children’s Ministries22. PNC Taiwanese Presbyterian Church for a Pastor23. APNC for Sammamish Presbyterian Church for an

Associate PastorParish Associate Positions Approved:24. Rita Lou Clarke, Mercer Island PC25. Graley Taylor, Inglewood PCChanges in Status granted:26. Heidi Husted Armstrong to At Large effective 1/1/201327. Janet Sonnanburg to Member at Large effective 7/1/201328. Dennis Hughes to Honorably Retired effective 9/1/1329. Roger Nicholson to Honorably Retired effective 8/1/1330. Robert Bayley to Honorably Retired effective 8/1/1331. Tom Masters to Honorably Retired effective 6/1/1332. Allen Beasley to Honorably Retired effective 9/30/1333. Kelly Wadsworth, Chaplain, validated ministry, with

Veteran’s Administration 34. Mark Snelling, validated ministry as chaplain at Hospice

of Kitsap County35. Ryan White, a certified candidate has received a call

with the World Mission Agency to serve as a missionary in the Middle East. We find this a validated ministry pending ordination.

36. Approved the work of Arliegh Champs Gibson to act as temporary supply at Overlake Park PC until the installed pastor arrives in October.

37. Approved Kevin Nollette as Moderator of the Session at Overlake Park PC until the installed pastor arrives in October.

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Kathryn Smith Statement of FaithI believe in the Triune God; one God in three persons,

the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God, the creator, knowing our humanness and sinful ways, could have destroyed, but instead he reconciled us to Him by sending his Son, Jesus Christ, to show us how to love as He loves us. He sustains and empowers us with the Holy Spirit to help us see a glimpse of who He is. We cannot comprehend all that God is, but through faith we can trust that God is good, that his unconditional love is for all of humankind. Through His grace and mercy, God reveals Himself to us. We then understand that we are not alone and cannot live alone without God, but need to be in communion with him.

Jesus Christ came to serve us and show us how to live as God intended for us to live. Jesus gave his life to save us from our own sins. The living sacrifice once and for all time. Giving us the gift of forgiveness we don’t deserve, but is given freely from the Father through grace and mer-cy. It is in Christ alone that we are saved and redeemed. Jesus, in human form yet divine in being, brings us into relationship with the Father. Christ shows us how to love as the Lord loves and to serve as he served.

The Holy Spirit empowers us to grow in Christ and to see the world through a different lens. As we are filled by the Spirit, we can no longer see things as the world sees them. We are transformed. The Holy Spirit helps us hear the voice of God in our world as He calls us, each with unique gifts, to build up the body. The Holy Spirit reveals God’s truth to us through the scriptures and guides us as we live in this world. The Holy Spirit completes the promise that Christ made to us that he would not leave us alone.

The Church is called to go out and make disciples by sharing the Gospel, but also by showing others how to live as Christ lived. We, as the Body of Christ, are called into this service of ministry. The gifts we have been given are to be used toward this end. We are not to do this alone, but in community with one another. It is why we come to-gether to worship, so that we can continue to of the work of the Lord.

The Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are how we respond to God’s gracious gifts to us. Baptism is our promise to God that we will follow Him. It is the be-ginning of our journey, of new life. We baptism children and adults alike as they are all God’s children in His eyes. As believers we are asked by God to help guide the ways of these children to teach the Gospel, and live in Christ’s light. Through the Lord’s Supper we are reminded of the promise that we have been given through Christ. Christ died for us, rose for us, and will come again. Christ is pres-ent with us through the Holy Spirit as we join in a meal together. We all come to the table together as one in Christ sharing the bread broken for us and drinking from the cup of salvation poured out for us.

The Holy Scriptures are the word of God. These words are the guideposts that direct out lives. God is revealed

through the stories, people, and songs. It is where we go when we are in trouble and where we go when we are re-joicing. It is through the scriptures that we know who we are and who we are to become. Jesus is the Living word brought to life through the scriptures.

I believe God is good and he wants all of us to be recon-ciled. I believe each day we are alive in this place we are to worship God by loving and serving others as Christ did for us empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Position Rationale, From the Session of North PointTo Committee on Ministry

North Point Session requests Presbytery approve Elder Kathy Smith to begin the process of becoming a Commis-sioned Ruling Elder to North Point Church. This request is being petitioned for several reasons:

• North Point is at a critical size (we are over 200 con-gregants) where one pastor alone is not sufficient to support the size and growth which we have occurring.

• When North Point entered into our building project, we understood that we would need to be cautious about adding additional full time paid staff members and rely instead upon lay leadership a bit longer until we were financially ready.

• We have been blessed with Pastors Jesse and Eyde Mabanglo as Parish Associates for the past couple of years but Jesse has now been called to an Associate Position elsewhere.

• Elder Kathy Smith informed Session about this calling into pastoral ministry two years ago and Session had encouraged her to enter into a time of discernment of which she has done and feels ready to move forward.

Currently Elder Kathy Smith is Pastor Mike Pickard’s as-sistant and has been supporting the church and Pastor Mike through this position. We are asking in this commis-sion that she be authorized to moderate session if needed and to administer the Sacraments. We also ask that Pastor Mike Pickard be the Teaching Elder responsible for mentor-ing and supervising.

Sincerely,North Point Session

Kathryn Smith’s Resumeis available in the supplemental papers.

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Jera BloomquistTemporary Associate Pastor at Union/UPC

Luke CrookAssociate Pastor at West Side

Kurt HeinemanTemporary Associate Pastor at Southminster

Staci ImesPastor at Woodland Park

J.J. KissingerTemporary Associate Pastor at UPC

Tiare MathisonTransitional Pastor at Wallingford

Erin McArdelChaplain at VA

Chris PritchettPastor at John Knox

Margaret RedmanCommissioned Ruling Elder at Mercer Island

Charlie ScomaTemporary Associate Pastor at UPC

Jaci Smith-PatmanTemporary Associate Pastor at Belpres

Janie StuartTemporary Associate Pastor at UPC

And we celebrate new positions for:

Becki BarrettPastor at Overlake Park

Will MasonPastor at Steel Lake

WelcomeWelcomeWelcomeWelcomeclergy who have joined the presbytery in recent months, Whether by ordination or transfer -- We’re glad to have you!

Moderator: Loretta PainContact: council@seattlepresbytery.org

“The primary duty of the Presbytery Coordinating Council shall be to facilitate, coordinate and supervise the ministry of the presbytery as conducted by pres-bytery committees, ministry teams, and other entities of the presbytery. Other specific duties and powers of the Presbytery Coordinating Council shall be as out-lined in the Standing Rules.”

Report: The Coordinating Council continues to work towards creating a culture in the Presbytery that allows churches to support one another in the work towards which we are called. This month we will look at several ideas which can facilitate that effort including the goal of maintaining a $40 per capita for three years, a method of streamlining the work that we do together in business meetings, and a first look at an exciting possibility for capitalizing on the best results of the investments we have made in Presbyfest and the SeaPres Café as a model for gathering together as a Presbytery and resourcing our churches in the year to come.

Thoughts on Commissions by Kevin NolletteIf the presbytery is to shift the way in which it

approaches meetings we will need to consider other ways to accomplish the same business, without making business the focus of each meeting.

One way to do this would be to call a series of called meetings each year, whenever the business was pressing, or when we could not accomplish all the tasks during a stated meeting. Honestly, that strikes me as crazy. The redesign would accomplish nothing.

Another approach would be to extend the ways in which we have authorized to conduct work before meetings.

For example it is our current practice: We already empower CPM

• To enroll inquirers• To certify them ready for a call • With the provision that all such actions be reported

to the next stated meeting of the presbyteryWe already empower COM

• To find in order calls issued by churches• To approve and present calls for services of

ministers, • To approve the examination of ministers transferring

from other presbyteries• To dissolve the pastoral relationship in cases where

the congregation and pastor concur• To grant permission to labor within or outside the

bounds of the presbytery• To dismiss ministers to other presbyteries• Appoint a moderator of session where a pulpit is

vacant• Appoint Stated Supply ministers, and to appoint

them as moderator of the session• Designate a parish associate, upon nomination by

a pastor, at the request of a session, and consent of a minister

Presbytery Coordinating

COUNCILReport

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• Grant the status of member-at-large• Determine the category of a minister as that of inactive

member• Approve the service of a minister “in other service of

this church”• Grant permission for a minister to engage in a validated

ministry “in service beyond the jurisdiction of the church”

• Designate a minister member as honorably retired• Release a minister from the exercise of ordained

ministry upon application by the minister, approve the restoration of a minister previously released in this manner

• With the provision that all such actions be reported to the next stated meeting of the presbytery

How to do thisThe proper process to empower a committee to act in these

ways on behalf of the presbytery is to commission them, to transform the committee to a commission by explicitly acting to give them these powers on behalf of the presbytery.

It probably would be appropriate to commission the coordinating council in some areas as well. For example in approving routine loans and refinancing, approving purchase or sale of real property held by a church, and other routine business work that needs to be done between meetings.

There are some other areas in which it may be appropriate for CPM and COM be commissioned.

For example:• CPM could be commissioned to arrange for and conduct

Candidacy Exams on behalf of the presbytery. CPM could conduct such exams in open meetings inviting the participation of all commissioners of the presbytery.

• COM could be commissioned to appoint a commission for the purpose of installing or ordaining a minister.

• There may be other areas appropriate for commissioning, and all acts of the commission would be reported to the next presbytery meeting.

How to create commissions?One way to create these commissions and empower

them in this way would be to make major changes to our by-laws explicitly listing all of these actions in our bylaws. This approach seems cumbersome to me, both in order to enact the commissions and in order to change the commissioned powers.

I believe that another way to commission these committees, in this way, is through the passage of an enacting motion, enumerating all the powers commissioned, during a stated meeting of the presbytery.

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For Action:Approve the changes to Article II, Membership, of the

Standing Rules of the Presbytery of Seattle to establish the category of affiliate membership and define the guidelines for affiliate membership.

Proposed Bylaw Changes*

Article II - Membership

A. 1. The membership (of PCUSA members) will include the ministers properly enrolled in the Presbytery, authorized Commission Ruling Elder Pastors, and elder commissioners properly elected by church sessions, as designated in the Book of Order and in addition, any elder who may be duly elected to be the Moderator and any elder elected as an officer, a standing committee chairperson or a member of the Presbytery Coordinating Council, and any elder during their term of service as a commissioner to General Assem-bly or Synod.

A. 2. Congregations from other reformed bodies who desire to join in the mission and ministry of Seattle Presbytery may apply for affiliate membership (through their session or other elder board). A congregation received into mem-bership by a majority vote of presbytery, shall be an af-filiate member of Seattle Presbytery. An affiliate member congregation will be allotted corresponding commissioners according to the same provisions in the Book of Order and the bylaws of the Presbytery. The affiliate member session is responsible for participating at [a rate to be determined] of the Seattle Presbytery portion of per capita apportion-ment of member congregations of the PCUSA.

A. 3. Corresponding Commissioners from Affiliate Mem-ber congregations may participate in the same manner as members of the presbytery and contribute their gifts fully to the mission ministry of the presbytery, though their par-ticipation will be governed by the following conditions:

a. Affiliate Member congregations (AMC) will have the benefit if requested of the pastoral care of presbytery. b. Corresponding Commissioners from Affiliate Member congregations (CCAMC) may attend Presbytery and but not serve on committees of Seattle Presbytery. c. CCAMC will have voice but no vote on Seattle Presbytery matters. d. CCAMC will have no voice or vote on matters pertaining to the PC(USA).

e. All polity and legal matters for AMC will be the jurisdic-tion of the session of that church and the denomination in which it holds membership. f. The Presbytery may validate the ministry of pastors serving Affiliate Member congregations and those pastors may remain in the Board of Pensions plan subject to the requirements of the Board of Pensions. Background: Active & Affiliate Membership Definitions from the Book of OrderG-1.0402

An active member is a person who has made a pro-fession of faith in Christ, has been baptized, d has been received into membership of the church, has voluntarily submitted to the government of this church, and partici-pates in the church’s work and worship. In addition, active members participate in the governance of the church and may be elected to ordered ministry (see G- 2.0102). Active members shall regularly, after prayerful consideration, re-commit themselves to the disciplines and responsibilities of membership outlined in G-1.0304. The session shall have responsibility for preparing those who would become ac-tive members of the congregation. G-1.0403

An affiliate member is a member of another congre-gation of this denomination or of another denomination or Christian body, who has temporarily moved from the community where the congregation of membership is situ-ated, has presented a certificate of good standing from the appropriate council or governing body of that congrega-tion, and has been received by the session as an affiliate member. An affiliate member may participate in the life of the congregation in the same manner as an active member except that an affiliate member may not vote in congrega-tional meetings or be elected to ordered ministry or other office in the congregation.

* For other proposed changes to the Standing Rules pertaining to meeting dates and commissions, see the supplemental pa-pers. All proposed changes are in red, bold, and underlined.

Affiliate Membership Proposal of Seattle Presbytery

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Proposal:

Presbytery of Seattle will host four SeaPres Cafés per year which will include resourcing, worship, fellowship, and the presbytery’s stated business meeting. Rationale:In a continuing effort to emphasize our mission together, we recommend that we:• Move our time together as presbytery to Saturdays

which facilitates attendance of working members, both ruling and teaching elders.

• Streamline our voting and decision making process by commissioning our committees. This will allow the business portion of our time together be just one facet of the event.

• Provide workshops, seminars, and classes (2 sessions) at each event that resource the many ministries throughout our presbytery, in order to support and encourage ruling and teaching elders as well as church staff members and other laypeople.

Suggested Meeting Schedule:8:30 am Café opens9:00 - 10:30 am Session One (2-4 Options) 10:30 - 11:00 am Break11:00 - 12:30 pm Session Two (2-4 Options)12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch1:30 - 2:15 pm Worship2:15 - 3:00 pm Business Meeting

Locations and Cost:We have cleared these dates with Mercer Island

Presbyterian Church for use of their facilities. We welcome other churches to extend an invitation to host, though specific space requirements are required: worship space, three breakout classrooms, and dining facility.

There will still be no charge for lunch and we will encourage online pre-registration. Visitors are welcome to SeaPres Cafés, but if they are not affiliated with the Presbytery of Seattle, will be charged $10 to cover their meal.

The Coordinating Council encourages recommendations and suggestions for meaningful workshops.

2014

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Recent History

In 2008, Seattle Presbytery had 54 churches and 10 ethnic fellowships. The total membership was 21,265 and per capita was $40.03. Five years later at the end of 2013, we have 50 congregations and 3 fellowships, our membership is 17,438 and our per capita remains at $40.00. Despite a 18% loss in membership, we’ve maintained, if not increased our ability to serve the needs of our presbytery--all without raising per capita.

Seattle Presbytery Snapshot from 2008 to 2013

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 % Chg Take Aways

Per Capita Income $613,500 $604,000 $585,000 $544,900 $512,700 $508,000 -17% Income Loss of 17%

Per Capita to Churches $40.03 $40.03 $40.03 $40.79 $40.79 $40.00 0% No PC Increase in 5 Yrs

Presbytery Per Capita $28.85 $28.85 $28.85 $28.83 $28.70 $29.13 1% No SP PC Increase in 5 Yrs

Synod Per Capita $5.46 $5.46 $5.46 $5.46 $5.46 $4.00 -27% Synod Downsizes

GA Per Capita $5.72 $5.72 $5.72 $6.50 $6.63 $6.87 20% GA Increases PC 20%

Presbytery Membership 21,265 20,949 20,934 18,524 17,863 17,438 -18% 18% Drop in Membership

Congregations 54 52 52 51 50 50 -7%

Staff Budget $515,500 $475,000 $466,800 $430,100 $409,834 $423,200 -18% Reduced Staff Budget

Council & Committees $63,500 $55,000 $28,900 $33,900 $44,500 $38,200 -40% Reduced Comm Budgets

Office Budget $83,500 $64,000 $60,000 $60,200 $66,000 $36,000 -57% Cut Office Costs in Half

Total Budget $662,500 $594,000 $555,700 $524,200 $520,334 $497,400 -25% Full 25% Overall Reduction

How Have We Done It? Over the past five years, there’s been an overall 25% reduction in our Operating Budget. A significant part of this comes from cutting our office costs by over 50% and reducing our committee costs by 40%.

StaffingDespite an overall 25% reduction in our budget, we’ve entirely restructured our staffing to provide more hands on support to our congregations and fellowships. We’ve done this in two ways: (1) by making our Associate for Mission (Fellowships) partially funded by mission; and (2) by charging a portion of the staff’s time to Property (10% to 20%) account for the staff time needed to manage five church properties.

Some Budgeting DynamicsIt’s important to note that the gap between income/expenses in our total budget has always been tight. Though our per capita may seem high to some, it accounts for less than 2% of the total budget of our churches on average. The property and mission contributions have been significant factors in helping us meet our budget and we’ll need to think through how we do this in the years ahead. Another significant factor is the fact that we’re dismissing 3 churches this coming year, thus budgeting for 2014 will provide more challenge than in previous years.

Looking Ahead to 2014One very good development in our favor going forward however is the $250,000/yr in lease proceeds from Bethel and Beacon Hill. What was for a long time a drain on our overall financial picture, has now become one of our biggest assets. I therefore recommend that we establish a 3 year budget goal that sets the following budget priorities:

Budget Basics

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3 Year Budget Goal

Maintain $40 per capita Invest $300,000 to Mission Fully Fund Mission Reserve Accounts

$40 Per CapitaI believe it is possible to keep per capita at $40 for now, however we must take into account the annual uncollectable per capita from Rolling Bay ($14,044 for 2012--in excess of $40,000 over the past three years). We make our three year goal by an annual contribution from the lease proceeds from Mission Assets (Property) to Operation (that contribution being 10% of personnel budget or $50,000). Keeping per capita steady may help our congregations make sound financial plans knowing at least one area of their budget will not increase in the short term. It’s a small benefit of sound financial stewardship with our Mission Assets (or Properties, formerly called the “Church Extension Fund”).

$300,000 MissionThis is a generous contribution from the lease proceeds (from Mission Assets) that immediately affects the mission work of our presbytery. Happily, our mission giving has remained fairly constant at about $100,000 (total contributions including designated). An additional $100,000 over three years fully funds the work of all of our committees and grant programs.

Fully Funded Mission Reserve AccountsRobust mission giving means that the presbytery can sustain its mission for a period of time, rather than just annually. Our current financial mission model can only reliably fund projects for one year as monies cannot be counted upon year to year. Additionally, current reserve accounts are not fully funded. Establishing mission reserve accounts with clear purpose and funding allows the presbytery to think about longer term mission strategies rather than spot help.

The NumbersThe total lease income is estimated to be (given that the tenants don’t exercise their purchase option until the end of year 5):

Year Income Facility Expense 3 Year Plan Impact Est Net Lease Income 1 $225,000 $25,000 $150,000 $50,000 2 $300,000 $25,000 $175,000 $100,000 3 $300,000 $25,000 $200,000 $75,000 4 $300,000 $25,000 $0 $275,000 5 $300,000 $25,000 $0 $275,000 Total $1,425,000 $125,000 $525,000 $775,000

2014Seattle Presbytery: $30.43Synod: $ 2.50General Assembly: $ 7.02Total: $40.00

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committee on preparation for ministry

Co-Chairs: Rev. Jane Pauw, Rev. Karen BreckenridgeContact: CPM@seattlepresbytery.org

CPM

Committee on Preparation for Ministry (CPM) Serves the presbytery by guiding the discernment and prep-aration process for those considering and preparing for professional ministry in the church. The commit-tee along with the churches of the presbytery enters into a care relationship with those in discernment and preparation. When a church identifies an individual with the possible skills and calling to serve as a Teach-ing Elder, the Session is encouraged to contact CPM for a consultation on next steps.

For Action:

1. The Committee on Preparation for Ministry, having received evidence that Certified Candidate Nate Mochizuki, Japanese PC, has fulfilled the educational requirements of the Constitution of the Church, has been enrolled for the required time, and has been called to be pastor of the three Presbyterian churches in Harrisburg, IL, Eldorado, IL, and Carmi, IL, which together comprise the Little Egypt parish, Presbytery of SE Illinois, now presents him for examination of his Christian faith, views on theology, the Bible, the Sacraments and the government of this church.

2. The Committee on Preparation for Ministry, having received evidence that Certified Candidate Ryan White, Bethany PC, has fulfilled the educational requirements of the Constitution of the Church, has been enrolled for the required time, and has been called to a validated ministry as mission co-worker with the PCUSA partnering with the Iranian Presbyterian Church in Berlin, now presents him for examination of his Christian faith, views on theology, the Bible, the Sacraments and the government of this church.

3. 4. Consent Agenda:

Consent Agenda

5. Inquirers EnrolledEnroll Inquirers: The Committee on Preparation for Ministry recommends that the following person/s be enrolled as Inquirers in order to explore their sense of call and the personal implications of becoming a Minister of Word and Sacrament:

• Rob Mathis, Sammamish PC• Rebecca Cedergreen, Southminster PC • It was voted to re-admit* Jeny Carlson, Mt. Baker

Park PC as an Inquirer

6. Recommended to CandidacyCandidacy Exam was conducted with the following Inquirer. It was voted to continue him under care and to present him to the Presbytery for examination and enrollment as a candidate:

• Erin Rodenbiker, University PC (he is scheduled to appear at the November Presbytery meeting).

7. Certified Candidates Ready to Receive a CallFinal Assessment: The Committee on Preparation for Ministry reports that final assessments were conducted with the following individual/s. It was voted to grant permission to circulate a PIF and to certify them as ready to receive a call:

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• Emily Mitchell’s, Bethany PC • It was voted to re-admit Bertram Johnson as a

certified candidate, under the care of Madrona Grace Church.*

• Tad Shuldt, University PC

8. Annual Consultations9. Continue Under Care: The Committee on Preparation

for Ministry recommends that the following persons, having completed their annual consultations, be continued under care:

• Daniel Triller, Inquirer, University PC• Ryan White, Certified Candidate, Bethany PC• Barbara Williams, Inquirer, Bethany PC• Jordan Uomoto, Inquirer, Bethany PC• Mike Yonkers, Certified Candidate, University PC• Aaron Willett, Candidate, Southminster, PC.

10. Removed from the Rolls:• Elizabeth Marshall was removed from the rolls at

her request, as she is not currently seeking a call.*

11. Special Examination Report:• Rich Gingrich, Candidate, First PC Bellevue,

was examined this summer with an alternative examination process, as authorized by the Presbytery, and passed Worship and Sacraments and Theology ordination exams. Thanks to JP Kang for chairing the alternative exam committee, which included Bob Whitford, Marilyn Petersen, and Jeff Keuss in addition to JP Kang.

* Consistent with our policy to allow those who are not actively seeking or discerning a call to ministry as a Teaching Elder, allowing those who request to be removed from the process, and return later (with the endorsement of their Session) at or near the same place in the process when they left.

Nathan Mochizuki BioNate was born and raised in the Seattle area and at

Japanese Presbyterian Church. In college, through a campus fellowship (Intervarsity Christian Fellowship), he felt a call to seminary in order to prepare for fur-ther ministry. He believed that this was an appropri-ate way to respond to God’s love and grace in his life. This journey led him to New Jersey for seminary and to wonderful ministry internships in Southern California, New Jersey, and Seattle again. The next part of the ad-venture with God will be as a team pastor for a three church parish in SE Illinois. The three Presbyterian churches in Harrisburg, Eldorado, and Carmi will make up the Little Egypt parish.

Nathan Mochizuki Statement of Faith I believe in one sovereign God who created and sus-

tains the heavens and the earth. I believe in the Holy Trinity – one God in three persons. Humanity was cre-ated in the image of God and meant for fellowship with God. However, because of sin, our rejection of God, this relationship with God was broken. However, out of love, God sent God’s own son Jesus Christ to the earth. Jesus Christ, fully God and fully human, mod-eled a life of complete obedience to God and a love for sinners, the poor, the rejected, and the lame. Through his words and actions Jesus preached the Kingdom of God. Also, Jesus, guilty of no wrong, was crucified on the cross by humankind. In this death Christ bore the consequence of humanity’s sins. God raised Jesus from the dead; thus, Christ defeated the power of death and sin. Christ’s righteousness is imputed to us and humanity is reconciled to God. People encounter sal-vation through faith in God and trust in God’s grace. The Holy Spirit works in our hearts to bring us to this realization and to repentance. Jesus now reigns at the right hand of God.

The Church is the body of all believers bound to-gether by the Holy Spirit with Jesus Christ as the head. The Church carries on the mission of proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples of all people, praising God, caring for the poor, the oppressed, the vulnerable, and struggling in hope against evil. The Holy Spirit empow-ers and equips the Church for this mission.

The Bible, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is the word of God to us and is the authoritative witness to the re-demptive work of God. The Scriptures will always lead us to Christ as they testify that Jesus is the Word of God. God is most clearly revealed in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the sole authority over our lives. The Holy Spirit continues to teach and form us through the Scriptures read and proclaimed.

The two sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Sup-per are meant for the increasing of our faith through the agency of the Holy Spirit. They confirm God’s gra-cious work, God’s faithfulness, and God’s covenant with humankind. They are seals instituted by Jesus to visibly proclaim, alongside the word being preached, the benefits of Christ’s work. Through them we are as-sured that these benefits are conferred upon us by the Holy Spirit. Also, through the sacraments we proclaim our faith and obedience to God. The Lord’s Supper is the celebration of the reconciliation between God and humankind through Christ’s death and resurrection. In this feast we also look forward to the coming Kingdom of God. Baptism proclaims God’s covenant with human-kind, that we have been cleansed from sin, died with Christ, are raised to new life, reborn, and clothed with Christ.

The Church awaits Christ’s return in which Jesus will judge the world with righteousness. In that time God’s people will be gathered together with Christ and God’s

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victory over all evil will be complete. Presently, the church continues its mission in hope and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ryan White BioRyan White was born and raised in Anchorage, AK into

a family with Presbyterian heritage. His maternal grand-father, Ralph Weeks, was a Presbyterian minister serv-ing in the Arctic Parish of Alaska. His paternal grand-parents, Al and Jackie White, were long-time members of University Presbyterian Church in Seattle, WA where Jackie was the first female elder. Ryan grew up and at-tended Trinity Presbyterian Church in Anchorage where he was an active member in children and youth pro-grams through high school.

In 2003 Ryan earned BA’s in Christian Theology and Educational Ministry from Seattle Pacific University and began working as the high school youth intern at Beth-any Presbyterian Church where he had attended during college. In 2005 he went under care with Bethany Pres-byterian Church and began attending Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA. Ryan met his wife Alethia at seminary and they were married at Bethany in 2006. The following summer they spent seven weeks studying in Beirut, Lebanon through a program at Fuller where they developed further interest in Middle East issues. Since graduating from Fuller in 2009, Ryan and Alethia have desired to find a way of incorporating their educa-tion and experiences into their work, and are excited about their new appointment as mission co-workers partnering with the Iranian Presbyterian Church in Ber-lin, Germany.

Ryan White Statement of FaithI believe there is only one God, revealed in three per-

sons of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, who exists in loving union and is worshiped as one. God is the giver of life, creating, redeeming, and sustaining creation, endow-ing humanity equally with the image of God so that we might model God’s character of love, mercy, justice, and grace.

Humanity was enticed by the pleasures of the world and placed these desires in prominence over obedience to God, whereby all kinds of evil ranging from jealousy and pride to tyranny and abuse of human life entered the world, clouding the image of God and destining us to death. Though humanity chose self-mastery and usurped God’s authority, in love and mercy the Father through the Spirit, sent the Son Jesus Christ, who fully embodied humanity in all its brokenness. Jesus came to earth as the Messiah promised to the patriarchs and all God’s people, revealing who God is through teaching, and initiating God’s redeemed community. As a result of Christ’s confrontation with powers through his radical obedience to God and authoritative teaching, the au-

thorities killed him on a cross. Jesus, true human and true God, became the sacrifice for our sin, reconciling us to God and bringing healing and peace by defeating the power of sin and death and by being raised to new life where he now serves as the hope of our bodily resur-rection.

The Spirit, whom Jesus prayed the Father to send to the church, is the one who calls and gathers a people to belong to God, whereby we are adopted into God’s fam-ily and empowered for service to God and neighbor. The church is a new society that consists of members world-wide who are ultimately known only to God as we come from every nation, culture, and religion to follow Jesus Christ and profess him as the full revelation of God. It is called to model God’s reign through active worship, faithful stewardship, discipling believers, and promoting peace and reconciliation. The church has been recon-ciled to God through Jesus Christ and is called into the world by the Spirit as God’s reconciling agent with the mandate to preach the word, stand in solidarity with the oppressed, work against violence through peacebuild-ing, and confront injustices promulgated through per-sonal sin and systemic evil.

Scripture is the Word of God sufficient to teach saving faith, reveal who God is, and guide ethical living. It re-mains the highest authority for directing individuals and the church in life towards God, when it is faithfully read and preached with the illumination of the Holy Spirit. Christian living and transformation involves disciplines of worship, prayer, reading Scripture, simple living, and witness to peace and reconciliation. Prayer is at the heart of worship and the life of every believer as it con-nects us to God through Jesus Christ by the Spirit, by which we receive comfort, strength, and perseverance for life, and where we listen to discern God’s will.

Jesus Christ has given the church two sacraments, baptism and the Lord’s Supper, as visible signs of God’s grace that witness to his living presence in the church through the Spirit. Baptism involves confession and re-pentance, initiating us as children of God and serving as a sign of our redemption. The Lord’s Supper reminds us of God’s covenant, fulfilled in Christ, and our continual need of redemption. The sacraments administered, with the Word preached, serve to seal the benefits received through salvation, uniting the people of God as the Body of Christ, and reminding us of our service to God in the world.

We currently live between the time of Christ’s resur-rection and his second coming, marked for service to God’s kingdom while expectantly waiting for the hope of its fulfillment in the creation of the new heaven and new earth. Christ will come again to exact a final judg-ment in mercy and grace, establishing God’s final vic-tory over evil by making things right and restoring God’s complete rule.

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Report:

Despite being in the midst of lazy summer days, the Catalyzing Missional Communities committee has remained alongside our fellowships and missional communities, seeing how God’s Spirit continues to lead the way.

Some highlights along the way…

The Honduran worshiping community, which meets at John Knox Presbyterian Church, has been meeting regularly and growing both in numbers and presence in the community. Conversations are under way as to their moving to Fellowship status, with a stronger missional partnership with the Presbytery. Stay tune for more news in the coming months from Pastors Eloy and Roberto.

Pilgrimage Missional Community chose to end their relationship with the Presbytery of Seattle. We wish Pastor Jim Fox and his worshiping group God’s blessings in their next steps in ministry.

Iglesia Restauración Fellowship is now settled at the Brighton Church building, sharing space with the Vietnamese Fellowship. Both congregations are working together to share the building alongside two other tenants.

The Vietnamese Fellowship has put their chartering plans on hold while they deal with some financial setbacks, but are looking forward to exploring new ministry opportunities with Iglesia Restauración.

The CMC committee is committed to partnering with new congregations as well as our established churches in seeking where and how God may be calling them to serve the community in partnership with the presbytery. We’ve spent the last couple of years establishing protocols and evaluating our existing outreach in immigrant and emerging communities. We’re excited for the next season of our service to the presbytery.

Please feel free to contact us with ideas, suggestions or questions. Or perhaps you’d welcome us to visit your session and together brainstorm about new missional initiatives in your community.

For Information:

1. Pilgrimage Missional Community will no longer be worshiping at the Bethel church property and has severed its relationship with the presbytery.

2. Iglesia Restauracion Fellowship has relocated to the Brighton building is now sharing space with the Vietnamese Fellowship and two other renters.

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Catalyzing Missional Communities CommitteeCMC

Chair: Rev. Tobin WilsonContact: CMC@seattlepresbytery.org

The Catalyzing Missional Communities Committee (CMCC) is a full functioning committee of the Seat-tle Presbytery. It works with all the recognized Mis-sional Communities, Worshipping Fellowships, and New Church Developments. The CMCC reports to the Council, keeps Presbytery informed, and will bring to Presbytery for vote new groups and changes in status as groups move from one phase to another. In matters involving change in status, pastoral leadership or the election and installation of ordained officers, Commit-tee on Ministry (COM) must concur before they are brought to the Presbytery.

Triennium pictures courtesy of Kurt

Heineman, Nancy Martin-Vincent, and

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“I thought Triennium was a place to get excited about God and

to know that we are not alone in our faith. I got to know plenty

of people who were my same age or going through similar

things that I am going through and we all were praising God

together. It really showed that we are one in Christ.

- Emma Heinonen (Overlake Park Presbyterian Church)

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YouthAdams, TaylorAnderson, ClaireAnderson, PeterBeck, SianiBintinger, AnnaBonifield, LiamBronsdon, ColinClarkson, CarrisClarkson, TaylorDemaree, DavidDent, AlexDent, TrevorDevine, CameronDevine, HarrisonDeWater, NoraEbbers, JeremyEckert, Conor

Eckert, ShaneEdmiston, MadisonEllis, JoyEngel, HansFriedline, AudreyFriedline, MasonHagedorn, CalyHeinonen, EmmaHeinonen, HannahHoke, EmilyHoke, MonikaHollingsworth, KoryJones, MadeleineKrup, ChristianLilleskare, AlekMartinez, AnthonyMcAdams, ConnorMcAdams, Megan

Mercer, EmilyMitchell, GriffinMwaura, FaithOakes, AmberPaulson, NikolasPirttila, DrewPirttila, KyleSchott, DerekSpanne, PhillipSunoo, AlinaToschi, MelanieWill, Kendel Kay

Youth LeadersKen SunooSteve EdmistonMichele WardDerona Burkholder

Nancy Martin VincentKurt Heineman

Small Group LeadersMaggie BreenJanine Moriarty

Churches RepresentedLake CityNewportOverlake ParkSouthminsterSt. AndrewSteel LakeWallingfordWoodland Park

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INCOME

PER CAPITA 415,705.03MISSION 94,034.16PEACEMAKING 2,497.00OTHER GIVING 39,789.67OTHER INCOME 103,896.87

TOTAL INCOME 655,922.73

NET EXPENSES

PER CAPITA EXPENSES 124,480.70MISSION EXPENSES 57,609.82PEACEMAKING EXPENSES 9,124.25OTHER GIVING EXPENSES 35,075.90COUNCIL EXPENSES 28,043.39COMMITTEE EXPENSES 18,648.38PRESBY MISSIONS EXPENSES 47,325.20OFFICE EXPENSES 26,522.38PERSONNEL EXPENSES 3,982.49PAYROLL EXPENSES 354,813.66PROFESSIONAL EXPENSES 20,016.58

TOTAL NET EXPENSES 725,642.75

NET PROFIT -69,720.02

PRESBYTERY OF SEATTLEYTD as of August 2013

INCOME

RENTAL INCOME 39,617.27BUILDING USE 32,624.72OTHER INCOME 1,737.20

TOTAL INCOME 73,979.19

EXPENSES

UTILITIES 44,529.59SERVICES 69,073.17TAXES/LEVIES/INSURANCE 15,570.16ADMINISTRATION 32,255.40Capital Improvement 30,000.00

TOTAL EXPENSES 191,428.32

NET PROFIT -117,449.13

YTD as of August 2013

Property CHURCH EXTENSION FUNDStatement of Income and Expenses

ASSETS

CHECKING & SAVINGS 85,266.61NOTES RECEIVABLE 1,672,042.97

TOTAL ASSETS 1,757,309.58

TOTAL LIABILITIES 0.00

EQUITYRetained Earnings 1,752,674.53Year-to-Date Earnings 4,635.05TOTAL EQUITY 1,757,309.58

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,757,309.58

INCOMEInvestment/Interest Income 4,635.05

TOTAL INCOME 4,635.05

NET PROFIT 4,635.05

MISSION RESERVE FUNDYTD as of August 2013Mission Reserve Fund

YTD (8/31/2013)

INCOME

MISSION 94,034.16

TOTAL INCOME 94,034.16

NET EXPENSES

MISSION EXPENSES 57,609.82PRESBY MISSIONS EXPENSES 47,325.20

TOTAL NET EXPENSES 104,935.02

NET PROFIT -10,900.86

PRESBYTERY OF SEATTLEMissions

YTD as of August 2013

Per Capita/OperationsYTD (8/31/2013)

MissionsYTD (8/31/2013)

Property (Church Extension Fund)YTD (8/31/2013)

ASSETS

CHECKING & SAVINGS 85,266.61NOTES RECEIVABLE 1,672,042.97

TOTAL ASSETS 1,757,309.58

TOTAL LIABILITIES 0.00

EQUITYRetained Earnings 1,752,674.53Year-to-Date Earnings 4,635.05TOTAL EQUITY 1,757,309.58

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,757,309.58

INCOMEInvestment/Interest Income 4,635.05

TOTAL INCOME 4,635.05

NET PROFIT 4,635.05

MISSION RESERVE FUNDYTD as of August 2013

Financials

DESIGNATED MISSION EXPENSES

DESIGNATED MISSION EXPENSES

DESIGNATED GIVING

DESIGNATED GIVING EXPENSES

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StaffRev. Scott LumsdenExecutive Presbyter Direct - 206.569.8510 scott@seapres.org

Rev. Eliana MaximAssociate Executive Presbyter of Multicultural MinistriesDirect - 206.313.8669eliana@seapres.org

Rev. Kevin NolletteAssociate Executive Presbyter For CongregationsDirect - 206.569.8543 kevin@seapres.org

Dr. Binh NguyenSEAM DirectorDirect - 206.965.0192binh@seapres.org

Aaron WillettCommunications CoordinatorDirect - 206.569.8556 aaron@seapres.org

Kris GreenBookkeeperDirect - 206.569.8526kris@seapres.org

EJ LeeExecutive AssistantDirect - 425.270.7142ejlee@seapres.org

OfficersRev. Dr. Vonna ThomasModeratorPhone - 425.391.2697vonna.thomas@comcast.net

Karen CunninghamVice-ModeratorPhone - 425.820.2346kl.cunningham938@gmail.com

Loretta PainCoordinating Council Moderator206.524.7301 x204lorettap@upc.org

Kathy LueckertStated ClerkDirect - 206.569.8564kathy@seapres.org

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Redefining SeaPres Resourcing

Visit the seapres.org/events for more details.

Remember how much fun you had at Presbyfest? How you saw old friends, made new ones, attended workshops that either nurtured and informed you, ate a great lunch and thought to yourself, “Gosh, I can’t wait for next year’s fest”?

October 12:

Well, you don’t need to wait until next year to relive the excitement! Join us for the upcoming SeaPres Café when we will present the new connecting and resourcing format for presbytery gatherings.

The schedule:8:30 am The Café opens: refreshments & fellowship9:00 – 10:15 Plenary: Rev. Barry Ensign-George

Creating covenant groups of spiritual and theological nurture in order to encourage and enhance our faith formation. How can we form affinity groups around our spiritual and theological needs within the church? Where do we begin? And what resources are available?

10:30 – 12:00 WorkshopsMuslims and Us (Rev. Mansour Khajehpour, et al)

A look at outreach ministry being done with Muslim brothers and sister in the U.S and around the world.

REACH Ecumenism (Maggie Breen)Hear about ecumenical missional work in the Renton area and how this can be translated into your communities.

Session Best Practices (Rev. Scott Lumsden, et al)Various teaching and ruling elders share ideas on leadership development for church sessions.

12 noon Lunch

FREE?There is no attendance fee for local Presbyterians, but we do ask that you please help us plan by visiting seapres.org/cafeto register in advance.

We look forward to seeing you!

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