72| Presbytery of Southern Kansas CALL TO...

72| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 CALL TO ORDER The Presbytery of Southern Kansas gathered at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at Westwood Presbyterian Church, Wichita. OPENING WORSHIP The worship service, was led by the Rev. Tom Wylie. The $454.00 offering received will go to Working Men of Christ Ministry, Wichita, KS. OPENING BUSINESS PSK Moderator, Rev. John Wilson, called the meeting to order with prayer. The Moderator announced that if anyone had items for New Business those needed to be submitted to Stated Clerk as soon as possible to be considered for discussion during today’s meeting. A quorum (The quorum of a Stated or Called (Special) Meeting of the Presbytery shall be ten percent of the eligible teaching elders and ruling elder commissioners provided that at least three teaching elders are present and three different churches are represented by duly elected ruling elder commissioners. (G-3.0304) (pp 11-12, Feb. 2013)) was declared present by the Stated Clerk, Rev. James Anderson with a minimum of six ruling elder commissioners from six different churches within the Presbytery of Southern Kansas in attendance and eight teaching elders (See Appendix A-Attendance) Additional handouts for the meeting are available at the registration tables. Anyone wishing to speak on the floor during the meeting should come to the microphone, be recognized by the Moderator/Moderator Elect and identify themselves. All comments are to be directed to the Moderator/Moderator Elect. All motions must be submitted in writing to the Stated Clerk before the conclusion of the meeting. Robert’s Rules of Order, the Book of Order, and the PSK Manual of Operations will be followed. MOTION to recognize and give privilege of the floor to the following Corresponding Members: James Gale – Synod of Mid America Judith Arnold – Presbytery of Mackinac Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. INTRODUCTION OF FIRST TIME RULING ELDERS First time Ruling Elder Commissioners were introduced by their Pastors APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY COMMITTEES Offering and Vouchers Committee – Ken Coryell and Marilyn Armstrong MOTION to grant privilege of the floor to Brian Wheeler as he will present the Westminster Woods Camp report. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. WELCOMING to Westwood Presbyterian Church from Rev. Tom Wylie. CONSENT AGENDA: The Consent Agenda, including the docket, was presented for discussion. MOTION to approve the Consent Agenda which includes the Docket. (Appendix B) Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved.

73| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 Stated Clerk Report – Jim Anderson The quorum of a Stated or Called (Special) Meeting of the Presbytery shall be ten percent of the eligible teaching elders and ruling elder commissioners provided that at least three teaching elders are present and three different churches are represented by duly elected ruling elder commissioners. (G-3.0304) pp. 11-12 Feb. 2013. The 2017 Membership of Presbytery was 5020 in 55 congregations. Message for Presbytery of Southern Kansas After experiencing the opening service of General Assembly and the opening service of Synod of Mid-America where acknowledgement was given to original inhabitants of our lands, I felt led to give respect to the native peoples of the southern Kansas area. I would like to acknowledge that this meeting is being held on the traditional lands of indigenous peoples of America… and we pay respect to elders both past and present. The lands on which the Presbytery of Southern Kansas meets and serves have been the traditional lands of native Americans of the nations of the Kiowa, and the Kansa (or Kaw), and also to the southwest … Comanche ...and to the southeast … Osage. I thank the Mid-America All-Indian Center, director April Scott, for their assistance. The reports of Session Records Review and the Equalization Report of teaching elders and ruling elder commissioners are included in the meeting packet. Record of the financial review of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas is contained within the Governance Committee report. Congregations of the Presbytery should have received information and materials for the Christmas Joy Special Offering. This offering is divided equally between Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color and providing assistance for current and retired church workers and their families with critical financial needs. The Covenant Presbyterian Church of Wichita has asked to host our Saturday February 9, 2019 meeting. Church Orders – Denise Pass INFORMATION:

Minimum Effective Salary for full-time called pastoral position for 2019 is $41,370.00, and minimum Cash Salary is $31,823 if the pastor is living in a manse. Board of Pensions dues remain 37%. IRS Mileage rate for 2019 has not yet been set.

Met with Inquirer Hyum-Min Park (Korean, Wichita) for his Annual Review. The ongoing needs of our smaller congregations as well as the needs of the pastors, CREs and

other lay leaders who serve our congregations continues to be of deep concern to those who faithfully serve on COMT.

CRE candidate Matt Busby (Freeport) will enroll in online classes through Dubuque Seminary. Introduction of Rev. Judith Arnold. Rev. Arnold discussed her faith journey. Her Statement of Faith (see Appendix C) was presented. Moderator called for questions from the floor. MOTION: Recommend that Rev. Judith Arnold be received into the membership of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas to serve as Pastor for the Pratt Presbyterian Church, upon examination by the PSK. Moderator called for discussion. Motion was approved.

74| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 The Terms of Call between Pratt Presbyterian and Rev. Judith Arnold are as follows:

Effective salary Cash Salary $35,000 Housing Allowance $15,000 Utilities Allowance $ N/A Deferred Compensation $ N/A Total Effective Salary: $50,000 Board of Pensions Medical, pension, disability, and death (2018 & 2019 rate is 37%) $18,500 Reimbursable Vouchered Expenses Travel (mileage @ IRS rate) $1,200 Continuing Education $2,000 Professional Expenses/Books $400 Ministerial alliance dues $40 Total Vouchered Expenses: $3,640 Paid Vacation 30 days (including 4 Sundays) Paid Continuing Education 14 days (including 2 Sundays) One-time Moving Costs up to $2,500

MOTION: To approve the terms of call between Rev. Judith Arnold and the Pratt Presbyterian Church. Moderator called for discussion. Motion was approved. Pastor Denise Pass offered prayer for Rev. Arnold. Installation service for Rev. Arnold will be announced at a later day. Mission Partnership – Skip Johnson

Remember the Mission Trip to Cuba in Feb 2019. Seven people will be traveling to El Centro

Presbytery, Cuba.

Remember that PSK Matching Grants for 2018 are still available and the application is online at

www.pbysk.org

Jennifer Barten, Pratt, is looking to lead high school seniors and college students on another

Mission Trip to Cuba in May or June 2019.

The people of Cuba are in need of sewing machines and medicines. An organization, Blessings

International, obtains medicines, packages it and gives it to presbyteries like ours to assist Cuba.

That organization has been contacted, an order form was sent and Jeremiah will see what is

needed and hopefully be able to take medicines in Feb. 2019.

Jeremiah and Cinda attended a Cuba Partners Network Conference in October. (see Appendix D)

Bethel Church Administrative Commission was represented by Sue Nispel. A litany was read during the meeting. MOTION: After recognition at the Presbytery meeting, it is requested that the Administrative Commission be dismissed with thanks and that the property of Bethel Presbyterian Church become the responsibility of the Trustees of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas.

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75| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 Moderator called for discussion. The motion was passed. Westminster Woods Camp Report – Brian Wheeler Westminster Woods Camp has a great summer camp time. From mid-May to August the camp was full every day and now there are Fall Retreats every weekend. Westminster Woods Winter Retreats begin in January 2019. All Winter Retreat packets have been mailed to all church. Brian thanked all the churches sending youth the weekend of Nov 18-19 for PSK Youth Council’s Work Weekend. The tasks accomplished are a great help to the camp. Packets for 2019 Westminster Woods Summer Camp programs will be mailed in early January 2019. Brian reminded everyone of the Presbytery meeting at Garden City when Matt Vaughn, Youth Ministry Institute, shared a survey where young people said that a camp or retreat was on the list (within the top three) of where youth encountered Christ. Westminster Woods Camp survey with youth showed the same results. Eighty five percent of young people reported that they came to Christ between ages of 4 to 14 years. After 14 years of age the percentage decreases. Brian suggested that churches take these numbers seriously and if your church believes that we should spread the word of Christ, then find children in the community, and reach out to these kids. A Physical Education teacher in Fredonia is a former WMW counselor and through school he is reaching out to students who need to know the love of Christ. Please prayerfully consider how your church might reach out to children in the community that are not in a church or don’t have a camping opportunity and provide that camping experience for them. MOTION: Grant Estephany Moncada privilege of the floor of Presbytery to give her report. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. Estephany Moncada is a pre-law and criminal justice student at Sterling College who was provided an internship opportunity with Kansas Child Advocacy through the efforts of the FPC Leoti, Tribune Presbyterian Church and FPC Lakin churches. These churches gather in friendship as a community of faith in western Kansas. Estephany recounted that during her internship she shadowed workers at the Kansas Child Advocacy Center, a judge and a couple of local attorneys. This was an eight week internship the summer of 2018. Estephany shared that she felt the mission of Christ in our communities, as Christ calls us, is to go outside in the community and discover the needs of the community. She heard cases of child abuse. There was a lack of community resources and children had to wait at the Advocacy Center for a temporary home. We all know that the world is dark aiming to kill our hope and joy. We are called to bring the light of Christ into the darkness. That light within us makes this world a better place. We are called to follow in Jesus’ footsteps. The world of sadness and evil can be defeated by the Christ within us. She found that it was possible to remind Southwest Kansas that hope is still alive. She challenges all of us to come out of our comfort to walk into the darkness. Christ is already in the darkness waiting on us to also bring his light. Estephany felt this internship really helped her to grow her faith. If any other church is interested in establishing an internship, they can contact Sterling College or one of the churches mentioned above. Nominating Committee – Laura Frazey Motion: Laura Frazey, Teaching Elder, (Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wichita)be elected PSK Moderator for 2019. Moderator called for discussion and nominations from the floor. The motion was approved. MOTION: Lara MacGregor, Teaching Elder, (FPC Lyons) be elected PSK Vice Moderator for 2019. Moderator called for discussion and nominations from the floor. The motion was approved.

76| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 MOTION: Melissa Krabbe, Teaching Elder, (United Presbyterian Church, Sterling) be elected to serve the Church Orders Ministry Team – class of 2021. Moderator called for discussion and nominations from the floor. The motion was approved. MOTION: Charlene Randall, Ruling Elder, (Grace Presbyterian Church, Wichita) and Skip Johnson, Teaching Elder, (Honorably Retired) be elected to serve the Mission Partnership Ministry Team – class of 2021. Moderator called for discussion and nominations from the floor. The motion was approved. MOTION: Sheryl Hammond, Ruling Elder, (Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wichita) and Ken Coryell, Ruling Elder, (FPC Derby) be elected to serve the PSK Board of Trustees – class of 2021. Moderator called for discussion and nominations from the floor. The motion was approved. PSK Youth Council – Joe Wiseman MOTION: The Lord’s Supper may be served by Rev. Joe Wiseman at Westminster Woods Camp during the Youth Council’s Work Weekend, Nov. 16-18. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. The Youth Council is a part of and represents PSK. The group is underutilized. This weekend for the Work Weekend six churches are being represented and that is only 11% of the PSK churches. Youth Council is worth every minute of the time invested. Eighth through twelfth grade students may serve on the Youth Council Board. More youth and adult advisors are needed. It is an important time now to send youth and adult volunteers to Youth Council events! Show that Youth Council is important to PSK! For more information and to volunteer contact Joe Wiseman, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wichita and/or Geri Doll, FPC Wichita. Trustees Report – Sue Nispel MOTION: Move that if the way be clear, the Presbytery grant permission to the First Presbyterian Church of Wellington, to sell their manse at 1320 N High Drive, City of Wellington. The asking selling price has been set at $160,000, with the proceeds used to provide housing allowance and operating expenses. This action was approved by the congregation on September 16, 2018. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. MOTION: Move that if the way be clear, the Presbytery grant permission to the First Presbyterian Church of Tribune, to sell their manse at 821 Second Street, City of Tribune. The asking selling price has been set at $105,000, with the proceeds used as an investment in the Presbyterian Foundation for endowment purposes, reserves for the aging church HVAC unit and regional mission. This action was approved by congregation on September 9, 2018. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. MOTION: Move that if the way be clear, with the approval of their session and congregation, the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church may place a conditional listing of their facility with selected agencies, that the facility is available for sale when the congregation authorizes and the Presbytery approves their closing. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved.

77| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 Presbyterian Women – Sue Nispel Many PSK churches are reporting that they no longer are able to have Presbyterian Women entity in their local organization. Sue will be asking the PSK Presbyterian Women Board to make personal contact with women in churches where PW is not present. PW can be in touch with each church to help women feel they are a vital part of the life of the church and to serve as “missionaries” in their church. If you know of ways that PW can help your church, please contact Sue Nispel or other members of the board. SYNOD Report – Catherine Neelly Burton Rev. Catherine Neelly Burton and Rev. Denise Pass serve as PSK Synod Commissioners. The SYNOD met in October. At that meeting the connection to the Presbyterian Children Services/Home of Missouri and Texas was approved. The SYNOD also approved the sale of the offices in Parkland, MO. There was damage reported so the SYNOD will have to revote on the sale. Please remember to go to www.synodma.org to find resources available online. There are videos that can be used in a congregation on various subjects. The SYNOD offers small church grants. Please make your church aware of all the SYNOD services. Governance Report – Mark Miller INFORMATION:

The 2017 Financial Review was completed (July 2018) by Morrow & Co. (see Appendix I)

The Financial Review lists the 12/31/17 assets of Westminster Woods Camp separately.

Those balances were used for the split of assets.

MOTION: to approve and file for audit the following financial reports: • Sept 2018 Balance Sheet (see Appendix E) • Sept 2018 Income/Expenses (see Appendix F) • Aug 2018 Cash Operating Balance (see Appendix G)

Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. MOTION: to approve the 2019 PSK Budget including per capita rate of $38 per member. (see Appendix H) Moderator called for discussion The motion was approved. Report of Temporary Committee Offering collected was $454.00 MOTION: to pay vouchers presented in the amount of $184.00. Moderator called for discussion. The motion was approved. Motion: to adjourn the meeting. Moderator called for discussion The motion was approved. The meeting closed in prayer. Respectfully Submitted; James Anderson Janis Lane PSK Stated Clerk PSK Journal Clerk

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PSK Minutes APPENDIX A – ATTENDANCE

Roll of Teaching Elders Present James Anderson Charles Ayers John Barkett Amy Baumgartner Tom Church Anthony D’Olio Laura Frazey Gerald Hallberg Deborah Hollifield Skip Johnson Brent Johnston Sang Ouk Kang Melissa Krabbe Angela Madden Lara MacGregor Scott McGinnis Mark Miller Catherine Neelly Burton Don Owens Denise Pass Ben Ray H. Dick Reynolds Debra Schmidt Hal Staats Tom Sutter Craig Waetke John Wilson Joseph Wiseman Tom Wylie Roll of Teaching Elders Excused Nick Adams Keith Allison Jay Ayers John Barnum Shirley Barnum Eugene Blake George Boone David Clipson Larry Cracraft Richard Daeschner Robert Duncan John Enwright Larre Eschliman Dawn Flippin James Grant Jane Brigden Graham John Haspels Doug Kelly Christian Kettler Margaret Lacy Jeremiah Lange William Long Kitty Lum William McConnelee Bert McCormick Paul Mueller David Owens Arlene Patrick Jesse Patrick Tom Robson Charles Ross Dennis Scheibmeir Loran Scott Jack Singer Anne Smith Judith Steele Don Waite Steve Washburn Steve Wing Robert Wyman Roll of Teaching Elders Absent Caitlin Hendrix Maureen Olson Melissa Ramos Ann Smith Geoffery Snook Jennifer Snook Seth Svaty Dawn Swartz PSK Inquirers and Candidates None in attendance. Commissioned Ruling Elders none Corresponding Members Judith Arnold Mackinac Presbytery James Gale Synod of Mid America PCT Members Ken Coryell (Board of Trustees representative) Roger Sackreiter

79| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting May 8, 2018 Other Ministers Ruth Waite Visitors There were 10 visitors present. Ruling Elder Commissioners Present Sterling; Carla Davison Cambridge; Marilyn Watt Viola; Howard Means Derby; Marilyn Armstrong, Nora Coryell Wellington; Gloria Klima El Dorado; David Year out Wichita-First; Peggy Church, Doug Aldrick, David Miller Garden City; Mary Buchele Wichita-Grace; Ron Brown, Sandy Remsberg Great Bend; Stuart Hutchison Wichita-Trinity; Wayne Orr Halstead; Steve Randall Wichita-Westwood; Lori Graham, Robert Gallop FPC, Hutchinson; Don Graves Winfield: Steve McSpadden Independence; Walt Olson Yates Center; John Settle Lakin; Frankie Summers McPherson; Allan Sents Newton; J. Stretcher Pratt; Janet Luttrell Ruling Elder Commissioners Absent Anthony-Hopewell Kingsdown Arkansas City Larned Arlington Leoti Ashland Lyons Caldwell Marion Chase Mayfield Cherryvale Medicine Lodge Coffeyville Spearville Dodge City Syracuse Harper Tribune Haysville Wichita-Covenant Holcomb Wichita-Korean Hutchinson New Covenant Freeport Wichita-Mt Vernon Jetmore Wichita-Southwest Kingman Zenith Liberal Staff Members Present Rachel Furry – Bookkeeper Jan Lane – Administrative Assistant


PSK Minutes Appendix B Presbytery of Southern Kansas Consent Agenda

First Presbyterian Church, Derby If you have questions about an item on this Consent Agenda, please contact the Moderator of that particular committee. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda by contacting the PSK Moderator. (Note: Motions are highlighted in yellow)

A. Stated Clerk - Presbytery Meeting Minutes

1. MOTION: To approve the Presbytery meeting minutes for August 14, 2018, as found at

www.pbysk.org

2. MOTION: Approve Docket for Presbytery Meeting – Nov. 13, 2018. (Exhibit A)

3. MOTION: Approve the 2018 Session Minutes Review spreadsheet. (Exhibit B)

4. MOTION: Approve the 2019 Equalization Report for Ruling Elder Commissioners.

(Exhibit C)

B. Information – 2019 PSK Office Closing dates approved by Governance Ministry Team

Presbytery of Southern Kansas

2019 Holiday Calendar PSK Office Closing Dates

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 New Year’s Day Monday, January 21, 2019 Martin Luther King Jr.

Monday, February 18, 2019 Presidents’ Day Friday, April 19, 2019 Good Friday Monday, May 27, 2019 Memorial Day Thursday, July 4, 2019 Independence Day

Monday, September 2, 2019 Labor Day Thursday, November 28, 2019 Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 29, 2019 Day following Thanksgiving Tuesday, December 24, 2019 Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 25, 2019 Christmas Day

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81| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 Consent Agenda Appendix A

Presbytery of Southern Kansas November 13, 2018

Westwood Presbyterian Church, Wichita Docket

9:00 Worship- Tom Wiley 9:50 Opening Business-John Wilson

Declaration of a quorum, Seat corresponding members, Introduce first-time ruling elders, Appoint temporary committee, Welcome from host church, Approval of consent agenda

10:00 Stated Clerk’s Report- Jim Anderson 10:15 Church Orders Ministry Team- Denise Pass 10:35 Break 10:50 Mission Partnership- Skip Johnson 11:00 Recognition of Bethel Presbyterian Church- Sue Nispel 11:10 Westminster Woods- Jeremiah Lange 11:15 Kansas Child Advocacy Intern- Estephany Moncada 11:35 Nominating Committee- Laura Frazey 11:40 Youth Council- Joe Wiseman 11:45 Trustees- Sue Nispel 11:55 Presbyterian Women- Sue Nispel 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Governance- Mark Miller 1:15 Report from Synod- Catherine Neelly Burton 1:20 Report of Temporary Committee 1:25 Adjourn


Consent Agenda Appendix B Meeting of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas

2018 Session Records Review

Church Clerk

Reviewed: Derby (D) Larned (L) Coffeyville ( C) Wellington (WE)

Session Minutes Review approved And stamped?

Date of Review

Anthony/Hopewell

Arlington

Ashland

Arkansas City

Caldwell LuAnn Jamison WE yes 9/27/2018

Cambridge Rita Ashenfelter C yes 10/5/2018

Chase Vaughn Zubillage L yes 9/8/2018

Cherryvale

Coffeyville Peggy Clabough C yes 10/3/2018

Derby Marilyn Armstrong D yes 8/14/2018

Dodge City

El Dorado Carla Chrispens C yes 10/3/2018

Freeport

Garden City Ann Hamlett L yes 9/8/2018

Great Bend Jan Bonine D yes 8/14/2018

Halstead Steven Randall D yes 8/14/2018

Harper

Haysville

Holcomb

Hutch, First Marjory Johnson L yes 9/8/2018

New Covenant Philip Matthews D yes 8/14/2018

Independence Donna Rothgeb C yes 10/3/2018

Jetmore

Kingman Betty Boese D yes 8/18/2018

Kingsdown

Lakin

Larned Linda Wyman L yes 9/8/2018

Leoti, First

Liberal Ken Thompson L yes 9/8/2018

Lyons Frannie Miller L yes 9/8/2018

Marion

Mayfield

McPherson Cheryl Canfield D yes 8/18/2018

Medicine Lodge

Newton Kathy Randall D yes 8/14/2018


Church Clerk

Reviewed: Derby (D) Larned (L) Coffeyville ( C)

Session Minutes Review approved?

Date of Review

Pratt Anne Loomis D yes 8/14/2018

Spearville

Sterling

Syracuse Deb Hasik L yes 9/8/2018

Tribune

Viola

Wellington Mary Ellen Garver WE yes 9/27/2018

WT-Covenant

WT-First Melinda Sears D yes 8/14/2018

WT-Grace Evon Russell D yes 8/14/2018

WT-Korean

WT-Mt Vernon

WT-Southwest Ramona Honn D yes 8/14/2018

WT-Trinity Phil Arnold D yes 8/14/2018

WT-Westwood Marie Jones D yes 8/14/2018

Winfield Cathy Royston C yes 10/9/2018

Yates Center Ed Stratman C yes 10/3/2018

Zenith


Consent Agenda Appendix C Meeting of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas

2018 Equalization for 2019 Ruling Elder Commissioner Count -

2017 Membership reported to PCUSA

Ruling Elder Commissioners per meeting

Formula: 1-175 members=1 commissioner; 176-299=2; 300+=3

Anthony Hopewell Presbyterian Church 9 1

Arkansas City First Presbyterian Church 72 1

Arlington Presbyterian Church 20 1

Ashland Presbyterian Church 14 1

Caldwell First Presbyterian Church 35 1

Cambridge Presbyterian Church 47 1

Chase Community Presbyterian Church 15 1

Cherryvale First Presbyterian Church 39 1

Coffeyville First Presbyterian Church 80 1

Conway

Springs

First Presbyterian Church

CLOSED 0 0

Derby First Presbyterian Church 233 2

Dodge City First Presbyterian Church 54 1

El Dorado First Presbyterian Church 214 2

Freeport First Presbyterian Church 45 1

Garden City Presbyterian Church 147 1

Great Bend First Presbyterian Church 111 1

Halstead First Presbyterian Church 16 1

Harper First Presbyterian Church 23 1







Haysville St. Marks Presbyterian Church 25 1

Holcomb Holcomb Community Church 7 1

Hutchinson First Presbyterian Church 334 3

Hutchinson New Covenant 155 1

Independence First Presbyterian 136 1

Jetmore Presbyterian Church 66 1

Kingman First Presbyterian 39 1

Kingsdown Presbyterian Church 29 1

Lakin First Presbyterian Church 41 1

Larned First Presbyterian Church 74 1

Leoti First Presbyterian Church 15 1

Liberal First Presbyterian Church 38 1

Lyons First Presbyterian Church 38 1

Marion Presbyterian Church 85 1

Mayfield Federated Church 8 1

McPherson First Presbyterian Church 141 1

Medicine

Lodge First United Presbyterian Church 11 1







Neodesha First Presbyterian Church CLOSED 0 0

Newton First Presbyterian Church 172 1

Pratt Presbyterian Church 123 1

Spearville Federated Community Church 17 1

Sterling United Presbyterian Church 86 1

Syracuse First Presbyterian Church 80 1

Tribune Presbyterian Church 26 1

Viola Presbyterian Church 15 1

Wellington First Presbyterian Church 89 1

Wichita

Bethel Presbyterian Church

CLOSED 0 0

Wichita Brotherhood Presbyterian CLOSED 0 0

Wichita Covenant Presbyterian Church 422 3

Wichita First Presbyterian Church 413 3

Wichita Grace Presbyterian Church 387 3

Wichita Korean Presbyterian Church 51 1

Wichita Mt Vernon Presbyterian Church 78 1


Consent Agenda Appendix C

Meeting of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas





Wichita Southwest Presbyterian Church 16 1

Wichita Trinity Presbyterian Church 55 1

Wichita Westwood Presbyterian Church 226 2

Winfield First Presbyterian Church 222 2

Yates Center First Presbyterian Church 32 1

Zenith Presbyterian Church 23 1

65

76 Teaching Elders listed as members of PSK either in an active, retired or at large determination.


PSK Appendix C – Statement of Faith – Judith Arnold

In the scriptures, the Apostle Paul states, "Nothing in life or in death can separate us from

the love of God." Echoed in our Book of Confession, the Brief Statement of Faith opens with the

words, "In life and in death we belong to God." It is the power of this love known throughout all

our lives which brings comfort and hope in the uncertainty of life.

Throughout time, God has sought a relationship with us; throughout history, we have

struggled with this relationship. Despite these difficulties, we have never been abandoned by God.

We see the unfolding story of redemption in God's word, the Bible. The Bible unites us. We see

our lives through the lens of others, in both their victories and their struggles. We relate to their

feelings and reactions to life. We join in wonder as God's covenant is fulfilled through Christ. The

Bible, inspired by God's Spirit, leads us to faith. Its power reaches beyond the law, touching the

spirit of grace. It is through this very gift that we are drawn to God's love.

We know God's love through our Lord Jesus Christ. In His humanity, Jesus showed the

power of love in life, and taught us the cost of love through His death. Through His divinity, the

Lord lives the mystery of love in the resurrection. We experience Christ's love through the

inspiration of God's Spirit and the witness of others that leads to faith. Responding, we

say "yes" to God. We express this "yes" through loving others, and by offering ourselves as

God's instrument of healing. This love challenges us to grow as believers, to risk sharing our faith,

and to serve in Christ's name.

As believers, the Lord calls us to worship, both as individuals and as the body of Christ. In

worship, we express our needs to God, encouraging one another in faith, and find strength for

life's journey. Worship provides space in which to hear God's word proclaimed, and respond in

faith. This response is experienced in a profound way through the sacraments. Baptism begins our

spiritual journey, as we are welcomed into the household of faith. In Communion, we celebrate

that journey through the Lord's presence and forgiveness. Through these sacraments, the mystery

of God's kingdom is revealed, uniting believers throughout all times and places as together we

proclaim, "Come, Lord Jesus, come!"

89| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix D – Notes From Cuba Partnership Meeting October 2018

Report on the Cuba Conference held in October 2018

Jeremiah Lange and Cinda Weisgerber attended a three day conference focusing on partnering with presbyteries/churches in Cuba. The conference was attended by about 100 people: about 20 people from Cuba, the others were from churches in partnerships with Cuban churches.

Activities included bilingual worship, presentations to the entire group, break-out sessions, and lots of informal conversation and networking.

In the break-out sessions participants learned about the Living Waters filtration program which is an important program of many Cuban churches. They also learned about obtaining Over the Counter medications at a discount and how to bring them into Cuba. Another session discussed how sewing machines can be brought into the country as “gifts,”. but not “donations” and not be taken apart. One session taught about building relationships between churches and forming partnerships, something Jeremiah and Cinda will be sharing this with the Presbytery. One breakout session was specifically for partners of churches in El Centro, the Presbytery we have decided to focus on. This group will soon have a Facebook group which we will join to improve communication between other El Centro partners. One of the displays in the hallway identified a project that is very important and that any church could do. That information dealt with the production of disposable incontinence pads or feminine hygiene products. Production has stopped entirely because for the foreseeable futue, Cuba citizens cannot get the raw materials needed. There is a project where reusable, washable items can be assembled by churches and taken to Cuba. Information provided show how important it is to our Cuban brothers and sisters that we be advocates for improved relations between our nations. Jeremiah and Cinda plan to share more about this with the Presbytery soon. Our upcoming trip is in February 2019 and it will give us the opportunity to focus more on four churches and begin the process of building and strengthening relationships. Connecting with individuals in Cuba who we can communicate with us on a regular basis is key to development of a partnership. Communication can be as simple as the sharing of bulletins, newsletters, liturgy, family news and everyday life of the church. The Cuban government is starting to relax the control of social media and internet access, so it will be easier to communicate. Jeremiah and Cinda want to emphasize how important it is for Presbytery of Southern Kansas to be represented at these annual conferences because of the learning and growth opportunities. Mary Buchele Garden City

90| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix E – Sept 2018 Balance Sheet


Balance Sheet

Fiscal Year 2018, Period 9 (09/01/2018 to 09/30/2018)

Description 2018 2017

ASSETS

PETTY CASH 111.49

177.77

BANK OF AMERICA-checking 40,695.68

40,691.56

BANK OF THE WEST-checking 101,450.10

76,490.70

BANK OF THE WEST-MONEY MARKET 10,009.20

256,560.86

FNB-FREDONIA PETTY CASH -

1,500.00

SAVINGS ACCT. AT PILP 7,292.41

7,239.68

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOUNDATION 466,813.36

572,961.96

STEWART/JONES/GRIFFITH ENDOWMENT 8,899.79

-

WMW-SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT AT PILP -

21,696.58

PC (USA) INVESTMENT & LOAN PROGRAM 48,537.37

48,211.16

RESOURCES FOR RESALE (61.27)

243.22

Property, Equip., Vehicles, Bldg. Land 147,468.66

884,813.65

Total Assets 831,216.79

1,910,587.14

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES

Liabilities

DONATIONS PAYABLE

-

550.00

SYNOD PAYABLE--SHARED MISSIONS

813.32

712.33

GA PAYABLE--SHARED MISSIONS

5,327.59

13,483.28

STERLING COLLEGE PAYABLE

-

270.50

SYNOD PAYABLE--PER CAPITA

1,317.62

1,096.84

GA PAYABLE--PER CAPITA

3,484.22

300.68

CAMP DEPOSITS

-

400.00

PER CAPITA RECEIVED IN ADVANCE

100.00

-

Total Liabilities

11,042.75

16,813.63

Reserved Funds

PBY-PROP & EQ'T FD BALANCE

7,540.03

7,540.03


PSK SEMINARY INTERNSHIP 510.25

510.25

MISSION PARTNERSHIP & SUPPORT 13,248.84

26,830.22

KNOX LAND AT BELLE PLAINE 7,813.34

4,479.00

YOUTH TRIENNIUM 10,859.97

6,039.15

NEW CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 56,140.23

55,608.20

CONGR. REDEVELOPMENT 62,872.85

62,340.82

TRUSTEE CAPITAL 134,160.61

134,821.81

SELF DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE 700.93

700.93

SMALL CHURCH RESERVE FUND 22,570.84

21,315.37

PEACEMAKING 1,731.31

791.44

ADMINISTRATORS' CON'T ED. -

552.81

DISASTER DAMAGE 4,879.43

4,879.43

INQUIRER/CANDIDATE SUPPORT 19,918.09

19,686.09

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 610.41

610.41

WELL ROYALTIES -

2,000.00

ENDOWMENT--STUART/JONES/GRIFFITH 8,390.23

-

VIDEO CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY 22,162.63

22,162.63

SCH. & SMALL CH. NETWORK EVENTS 3,000.00

3,000.00

CONGR. EMERGENCY LOAN 97,217.81

96,685.77

VISIONING 7,513.93

7,513.93

SUMNER COUNTY FARM LAND APPRAISAL 102,000.00

102,000.00

WMW-CHAPEL -

98,246.77

WMW-FRIENDS OF THE WMW -

163,733.47

WMW-SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT AT PILP -

25,422.77

WMW-SPECIAL GIFTS -

102,569.48

WMW-MARKETING -

2,249.84

WMW-PROPERTY & EQUIP. FD BALANCE -

263,035.97

Total Reserved Funds 583,841.73

1,235,326.59

Fund Balance

GENERAL OPERATING FUND BALANCE 683,365.46

625,652.30

Net Activity (447,033.15)

32,794.62


Total Fund Balance 236,332.31

658,446.92

Total Liabilities and Fund Balances 831,216.79

1,910,587.14

93| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix F – Sept 2018 Income/Expenses


Statement of Activities

Fiscal Year 2018, Period 9 (09/01/2018 to 09/30/2018)

Current

Period Year to

Date 2018

Budget % of

Budget

Budgeted Income:

Per Capita 10,496

132,655

180,000 74%

Shared Missions 16,267

109,064

155,000 70%

Interest & Dividends -- Investments 1,776

3,950

5,000 79%

Other Income -

1

-

Total Budgeted Income 28,539

245,670

340,000 72%

Budgeted Expenses:

Presbytery Office Expense 4,051

19,857

25,000 79%

Presbytery FICA/Med 289

2,847

4,140 69%

Church Orders Ministry Team -

2,090

4,000 52%

Mission Partnership Ministry Team -

4,500

22,875 20%

Congregational Resources Ministry Team 66

674

9,500 7%

Other Expenses -

128

250 51%

Support of Westminster Woods Camp 5,000

45,000

60,000 75%

Presbytery Coordinating Team -

817

1,400 58%

Judicial/Investigative Committee -

-

500 0%

Administrative Commissions -

-

250 0%

Meetings of Presbytery -

1,320

4,000 33%

Legal and Audit -

7,700

4,000 193%

Transitional Presbytery Executive -

-

12,009 0%

Office Administrative Assistant 4,679

43,570

54,536 80%

Office of Stated Clerk 2,000

19,519

26,200 75%

Bookkeeper 859

9,491

16,840 56%

GA Per Capita 2,254

33,267

38,650 86%

Synod Per Capita 816

12,103

14,000 86%

GA Shared Missions 3,579

23,994

34,100 70%

Synod Shared Missions 813

5,453

7,750 70%

Total Budgeted Expenses 24,406

232,331

340,000 68%

94| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix F – Sept 2018 Income/Expenses

Net Budgeted Income Over (Under)

Budgeted Expenses 4,132

13,339

Unbudgeted Income:

Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments 15,033

18,456

Youth Council Events -

-

Total Unbudgeted Income 15,033

18,456

Net Income Over (Under) Expenses 19,165

31,796

95| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix G – Cash Operating Balance

Cash Operating Balance

As of September 30, 2018

Cash & Cash Equivalents:

Petty Cash 111

Bank of America Checking 40,696

Bank of West Checking 101,450

Bank of West Money Market 10,009

Total Cash 152,266

Short Term Investments:

Savings Account at PILP 7,292

New Covenant Mutual Funds 466,813

Presbyterian Investment CD 48,537

Total Short Term Inv. 522,642

TOTAL ASSETS 674,908

Less Liabilities: 11,043

Less Reserve Funds:

Congregational Emergency Loan 97,218

Congregational Redevelopment 62,873

Disaster Damage 4,879

Inquirer/Candidate Support 19,918

Knox Land at Belle Plaine 7,813

Leadership Academy 610

Mission Partnership 13,249

New Church Development 56,140

Peacemaking 1,731

PSK Seminary Internship 510

Sch. & Small Church Network Events 3,000

Self Development of People 701

Small Church Reserve 22,571

Trustee Capital 134,161

Video Conferencing 22,163

Visioning 7,514

Youth Triennium 10,860

Total Reserve Funds 465,911

Cash Operating Balance as of 9/30/18 197,954

96| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix H – 2019 Proposed PSK Budget


2019 Proposed Budget

2017 2018 2019 Notes

Budget Budget Prop.

Budget

Budgeted Income:

Per Capita 4949 ###### $180,000.00 $180,000.00 $188,062.00

Shared Missions $180,000.00 $155,000.00 $145,000.00 Interest & Dividends - Investments $9,100.00 $5,000.00 $3,500.00

Other Income $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 Synod Subsidy of Executive Presbyter $42,656.00 $0.00 $0.00

Total Budgeted Income: $412,256.00 $340,000.00 $336,562.00

Budgeted Expenses: Presbytery Office Expenses $26,000.00 $25,000.00 $25,250.00 Presbytery FICA/Medical $4,069.00 $4,140.00 $4,317.00 Church Orders Ministry Team $4,500.00 $4,000.00 $3,500.00 Mission Partnership Ministry Team $22,875.00 $22,875.00 $22,875.00 Congregational Resources Ministry Team $9,500.00 $9,500.00 $6,000.00

Other Expenses $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Presbytery Support WMW Camp $60,000.00 $60,000.00 $60,000.00 Presbytery Coordinating Team $1,200.00 $1,400.00 $1,400.00

Govenance Team $50.00 $0.00 $0.00

Trustees $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 Presbytery Support Ministries Team $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 Committee on Representation $50.00 $0.00 $0.00 Judicial/Investigative Committee $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Administrative Commissions $250.00 $250.00 $250.00

PSK Disaster Committee $100.00 $0.00 $0.00

Meetings of Presbytery $5,000.00 $4,000.00 $3,000.00

Legal and Audit $6,500.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Office of Presbytery Administrator $89,313.00 $12,009.00 $3,731.00 *

Office of Administrative Assistant $36,842.00 $37,947.00 $39,085.00 3% increase

97| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix H – 2019 Proposed PSK Budget

Office of Administrative Assistant Benefits $19,613.00 $16,589.00 ** $21,860.00 Office of the Stated Clerk $12,000.00 $24,000.00 $24,720.00 3% increase

Office of the Stated Clerk Benefits $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $2,280.00

Office of the Treasurer $1,236.00 $0.00 $0.00 Office of the Bookkeeper $16,350.00 $16,840.00 $17,345.00 3% increase

GA Per Capita $43,620.00 $38,650.00 $44,294.00

Synod Per Capita $15,820.00 $14,000.00 $14,105.00

GA Shared Missions $37,812.00 $34,100.00 $30,800.00

Synod Shared Missions $8,594.00 $7,750.00 $7,000.00

Total Budgeted Expenses $424,544.00 $340,000.00 $336,562.00

Income Less Expenses: -$12,288.00 $0.00 $0.00

* To assist in seuring possible future leadership along with reserve funds, also to balance the budget. ** Administrative Assistant benefits were unknown prior to budget adoption.

2019 Per Capita: 2018 2019

Increase

General Assembly $7.73 $8.95 + $1.22

Synod of Mid-America $2.80 $2.85 + $0.05

Presbytery of Southern Kansas $25.47 $26.20 + $0.73

$36.00 $38.00 + $2.00

2019 Shared Missions: 2018 2019

General Assembly 22% 22%

Synod of Mid America 5% 5%

Presbytery of Southern Kansas 73% 73%

100% 100%

98| Presbytery of Southern Kansas – Stated Meeting November 13, 2018 PSK Appendix I – Report from Morrow & Co. Accounting Firm

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