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Presbytery of Great Rivers Stated Meeting October 11, 2016

We are called to share Christ’s love by partnering in service, uniting in worship, and risking in ministry. ~Presbytery of Great Rivers Vision Statement STATED MEETING The Presbytery of Great Rivers met in Stated Meeting October 11, 2016 at Five Points in Washington, Illinois at 9:40 am. The meeting was called to order, opened with a call to worship, opening prayer and a gathering hymn. The purpose of the meeting was for Worship. Moderator TE Cheyanna Losey opened the Presbytery meeting in prayer and led the transaction of business. An offering was collected for the Christmas Joy offering in the amount of $510.25 QUORUM & ROLL The roll was established by registration. The Moderator, TE Cheyanna Losey, declared that a quorum was present with the roll established per registrations as follows: ' A ' = Absent ' EX ' = Excused CITY & TEACHING & RULING ELDERS ELDER COMMISSIONERS CHURCH SERVING CHURCHES 56 OR ALTERNATES 43

A=Absent E=Excused

Adair, West Prairie ..................... A ....... Mr. Jeremy Westlake ................................. N/A

Aledo, College Ave ..................... ......... Rev. Ann Elyse Hicks(1st listing) .............. Sharon Chandler

Aledo, Sunbeam ......................... ......... CRE Sue Shike.......................................... N/A

Alexis, Norwood ......................... ......... Rev. Maura McGrath Nagle (1st Listing) ... N/A

Athens, Indian Point ................... ......... CRE Sandi Woodard ................................ N/A

Bartonville, Trinity ....................... A ....... Mr. Steve Barch.......................................... Edward Douglas

Biggsville, United ........................ ......... Rev. Richard L. Johnson ......................... Larry Sterett

Bloomington, Saint. Luke ........... ......... Rev. Andrew Gifford ................................

Bloomington, Second ................. ......... Rev. Christian Johnson ........................... Ruth Ellen Gabor ................................................... ......... Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala ........................ Ruth Chin

Buffalo Hart, Buffalo Hart ........... ......... Rev. Mary E. Jessup ................................ Mary Moody

Bushnell, First ............................ ......... Rev. Elissa Bailey ..................................... Kathie Whitson

Canton, First ............................... ......... Rev. Tim Bauler ........................................ N/A

Carlinville, Federated ................. ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Carrollton, First ........................... A ....... Kirby Ballard ............................................... N/A

Carthage, First ........................... ......... CRE Dan Colvin (1st Listing) ..................... N/A

Carthage, Fountain Green ......... A ....... Mr. Mark Hanson ........................................ N/A

Chatham, Chatham .................... A ....... Rev. James Reitz ....................................... N/A

Chenoa, First .............................. ......... VACANT ..................................................... Marcia Wahls

Clayton, First .............................. ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Clinton, Clinton ........................... ......... Rev. Stephen Hill ...................................... N/A

Coal Valley, First ........................ ......... Rev. Tim W. Snart ..................................... N/A

Danvers, First ............................. ......... Rev. Kathy Mitchell .................................. Kent Wurmnest


Delavan, First ............................. ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Divernon, First ............................ A ....... Rev. Steve Smith ....................................... N/A

E. Moline, First ........................... ......... Rev. Rebecca A. Sherwood ..................... Greg Bartleson

Edwards, Korean ........................ ......... Rev. Beunghoon Choi .............................. N/A

Elmwood, First .......................... ......... Rev. Marla Bauler ..................................... N/A

Eureka, Eureka .......................... ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Farmington, First ........................ ......... Rev. Linda Philabaun ............................... Pat Welker

Galesburg, First .......................... ......... Rev. Shawn Smith .................................... Don LeFebvre

Geneseo, First ............................ ......... Rev. Ryan Landino ................................... Steve Durian

Green Valley, First ..................... A ....... CRE Charles Houston ................................ N/A

Greenview, United ...................... ......... CRE Stephanie McCullough .................... Connie Eimer

Hamilton, Bethel ......................... A ....... Mr. Robert Wagner ..................................... N/A

Ipava, United .............................. ......... Rev. Gary Elg (1st Listing) ......................... Dean Bidney

Jacksonville, First ....................... ......... Rev. Rev. Jonathan Warren ..................... Merle Fox

Kirkwood, Westminster .............. A ....... CRE Pam Moore ........................................ N/A

Knoxville, First ............................ A ....... Rev. Matthew Hansen ................................ N/A

LeRoy, First ................................ A ....... Rev. Tim Doty............................................. Naomi Chaplin

Lewistown, First ......................... ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Lincoln, First ............................... ......... Rev. Adam Quine ..................................... Julie Kasa

Macomb, First ............................ EX .... Rev. Mark Merrill ........................................ Gene Miller

Macomb, Scotland Trinity ........... ......... Rev. Gary Elg (2nd Listing) ........................ Dave Monniger

Mason City, United ..................... ......... Rev. Charlotte Poetschner ...................... N/A

Media, Community ..................... A ....... Mr. Phillip Cooper (1st listing) ..................... N/A

Middletown, First ........................ ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Milan, First .................................. ......... Rev. Joyce Chamberlin ............................ N/A

Monmouth, Faith ........................ ......... Rev. Charles Cunningham ...................... N/A

Monmouth, Heritage ................... ......... Rev. Harold Long ..................................... Elmo Ferrenburg

Monmouth, Sugar Tree ............. A ....... Rev. Daniel Ott ........................................... N/A

Morton, First ............................... ......... CRE Mike Claver ....................................... N/A

Morton, First ............................... ......... CRE Penny Frame

Mt. Sterling, Mt. Sterling ............. A ....... Mr. Richard Young ..................................... N/A

Nauvoo, First .............................. A ....... Mr. Mark Anderson ..................................... N/A

New Windsor, United ................. EX .... Rev. Mark Bedford ..................................... N/A

Niota, Appanoose Faith .............. ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Normal, First ............................... ......... Rev. Lawrence R. Gaylord ....................... Anne Eaton Normal, First ............................... ......... Rev. Matt Wilcox


Normal, New Covenant .............. ......... Rev. Robert W. Ryder .............................. N/A Normal, New Covenant .............. ......... Rev. Susan M. Ryder ................................ N/A

Oneida, United ........................... ......... Rev. David Pyell ....................................... Larry Lawson

Orion, Beulah ............................. A ....... Rev. Wayne Furr ........................................ N/A

Pekin, First ................................. ......... CRE Penny Frame .................................... N/A

Peoria, Bethel ............................. A ....... Mr. Tim Mitchell .......................................... N/A

Peoria, First Fed ......................... ......... Rev. Forrest Krummel .............................. N/A Peoria, First Fed ......................... ......... Rev. Zach Lysdahl

Peoria, United ............................ ......... Rev. Stephen McKinney Whitaker .......... Laurie Hartshorn Peoria, United ............................ ......... Rev. Patricia Stetson-Warning

Peoria, Westminster ................... ......... Rev. Denise Clark Jones ......................... Brian Hakes

Perry, Perry ................................ A ....... Rev. John Nelson ....................................... N/A

Petersburg, Central .................... A ....... Mrs. Diane Nolley ....................................... N/A

Pleasant Plains, Farmingdale .... A ....... Rev. Lonna Chang-Ren Lee ...................... Sharon Rohrer

Prairie City, First ......................... A ....... Mr. Kurt Ayres ............................................ N/A

Quincy, Ellington ........................ A ....... Mr. Ron Cox ............................................... N/A

Reynolds, Hamlet Perryton ........ ......... Rev. Harry Losey ...................................... Randy Chard

Rio, Rio ....................................... ......... Rev. Maura McGrath Nagle (2nd Listing) .. Linda Harding

Rock Island, Broadway .............. ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Rock Island, Gloria Dei .............. ......... Rev. Drew D. Nagle (1st listing) ................. Ken Flack

Rock Island, Good Shepard ....... ......... Rev. James Benson ................................. James Bertelsen

Rock Island, South Park ............. ......... Rev. David Esche ..................................... Sherrill Mixer

Rushville, First ............................ ......... VACANT ..................................................... N/A

Seaton, Center ........................... ......... Rev. Ann Elyse Hicks (2nd Listing) ........... Marcia Duncan

Sherrard, Community ................. ......... Rev. Drew Nagle (2nd Listing) .................... N/A

Springfield, First ......................... EX .... Rev. Beth Wagner ...................................... Anne Meyer

Springfield, Hope ........................ ......... Rev. Charles S. Goodman ....................... N/A

Springfield, Knox ........................ A ....... Rev. Paula Carmichael .............................. N/A

Springfield, Korean ..................... ......... Rev. Jaechul Kim ..................................... N/A

Springfield, Third ........................ EX .... Rev. Joe Eby .............................................. Thomas Turnbull Springfield, Third ........................ EX .... Rev. Joe Eby .............................................. Patricia Turnbull

Springfield, Westminster ............ ......... Rev. Blythe Kieffer ................................... Bradley Swanson Springfield, Westminster ............ ......... Rev. Hannah Dreitcer ............................... Alan Wallace Springfield, Westminster ............ ......... Rev. Trajan McGill

Stronghurst, Stronghurst ............ A ....... Mr. Phillip Cooper (2nd Listing) ................... N/A

Tallula, Rock Creek .................... ......... Rev. David Daniel ..................................... N/A

Viola, United ............................... A ....... Rev. Jack Brown ........................................ Dick Whittington

Virden, First ................................ ......... CRE Susan Sawers .................................. Peggy McDonald


Virginia, First .............................. A ....... Rev. Marcia Forman ................................... N/A

Virginia, Sangamon .................... A ....... Rev. Brian Days ........................................ N/A

Warsaw, First ............................. ......... CRE Dan Colvin (2nd Listing) .................... N/A

Washington, Washington ........... ......... Rev. Rebecca S. Weltmann ..................... Terry Dunchien

White Hall, First .......................... EX .... Rev. Johannes Poetschner ..................... N/A

Woodhull, United ........................ ......... Rev. Cheyanna Losey .............................. Vicky Carlson

Woodson, Unity .......................... A ....... Rev. Robert Kerr ........................................ N/A

Yates City, Faith ......................... ......... Rev. Marla Bauler (2nd Listing).................. Mary Watts

HONORABLY RETIRED, VALIDATED, AT LARGE, MINISTERS PRESENT . TOTAL: 05

Rev. Jerry Boutelle Rev. Teri Ott Rev. Jennifer Sakata Rev. Cheryl Lunday Rev. Chip Roland ADMINISTRATION & VISIONING TEAM MEMBERS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS TOTAL: 04 (Not Listed Elsewhere - voting members of Presbytery) Elder Karen Beshears Elder Gary Davis Elder Craig Mousty Elder Gary Davis MODERATOR / MODERATOR ELECT OR PRIOR MODERATOR TOTAL: 02

(Not Listed Elsewhere - voting members of Presbytery) Elder David Eaton Elder Linda Miller OTHERS PRESENT – Pby committee members/corresponding members (voice without vote) TOTAL: 03

Elder Carolyn Reynolds Elder Roger Mixer Sterrett Collins, San Gabriel Presbytery OTHERS PRESENT - Ruling Elders, Visitors, Inquirers/Candidates (without voice/vote): TOTAL: 07

Elder Mike Paddock Kerri Cordray Elder Keith Quin Sharon Graham Mr. Paul Stroup Mag Paddock Ms. Jenny Hardin, Candidate PRESBYTERY STAFF TOTAL: 03

Rev. Alan Finnan Amy Gardner Patti Parrish CORRESPONDING MEMBERS The Presbytery voted to seat corresponding member(s): Rev. Dr. Sterrett Collins, pastor at Central Congregational Church in Galesburg, IL. TE in Motion, seconded and approved to accept corresponding members. OPENING BUSINESS The assembly motioned, seconded and approved the Docket with the following changes made: Remove the General Presbyter report from the omnibus motion so that the General Presbyter might speak to it.


SHARING CHRIST’S LOVE Introduction of new Teaching Elders:

Jonathan Warren from First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, IL Zack Lysdahl from First Federated in Peoria, IL Charles Cunningham from Faith Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, IL Cheryl Lunday transferring from Blackhawk Presbytery.

New Ruling Elders were introduced. WORSHIP Scripture: Romans 5:1-11 A Testimony given by the Outgoing Moderator, TE Cheyanna Losey. A beautiful testimony was given by Cheyanna Losey in her journey of faith that started in 1994 as a strong atheist. Through the efforts of the people in this Presbytery, Cheyanna now stands in front of us as a woman who has been called by God to serve as a teaching elder, a Presbytery committee member, and as the Moderator of Great Rivers Presbytery. Cheyanna spoke about the seeds that we plant. Seeds we may never see the fruit of but that we plant anyway because that is what God has called us to do. RECEIVING REPORTS Motion, seconded and approved the omnibus motion to receive the following reports: Leadership Team, Moderator, Stated Clerk and Treasurer. ANNUAL ETHICAL TRAINING Members of the COM (Dick Johnson and Kathy Mitchell) led the annual ethical training on boundaries. The presented the past ideas on boundaries and current understandings. The main aspect of boundaries is understanding self-control and respect. We are to live at peace with everyone. The team presented on the boundaries of the Ten Commandments and the boundaries in our ordination vows. A short table discussion Bible study was given on Titus 2:7-8. Questions were asked and studied. The ethical training was concluded with a litany of faith. ADMINISTRATION REPORT Administration Team Chair, RE Gary Terpstra and RE Gary Davis brought before the assembly the committee’s report with the following reports. RE Gary Terpstra reported that a budget for 2017 has been approved by the committee. RE Gary Davis spoke the financial position of the Presbytery. The finances are sound even with our declining numbers. The Administration Team’s goal and job is now to focus on the future, looking at the extent to which the Presbytery will use reserves, the changes in per capita, and make other decisions for the Presbytery’s financial health. One of the committee members died suddenly. Prayers were offered by Moderator, TE Cheyanna Losey for the family of Kathy Shoop. Motion, Seconded and approved to receive the administration team report. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT The Personnel Committee Chair, RE Sandi Woodard, reported that the committee had developed a job

description for the Adjunct Associate General Presbyter position and hired TE Andy Gifford. In the future, the personnel committee will be reviewing their process for hiring adjunct staff persons. COMMITTEE FOR THE PREPRATION FOR MINISTRY REPORT Chair, TE Patricia Stetson-Warning presented the report for CPM.


Motion, seconded and approved to enter Paul Stroup as an inquirer under the care of the Presbytery. Motion, seconded and approved the following slate of exam readers: February 6-10, 2017 Ordination Exam Readers

- TE Cheyanna Losey - RE Dave Eaton - Alternate Readers: - TE Drew Nagle - RE Sherrill Mixer

May 1-5, 2017 Ordination Exam Readers - TE Drew Nagle - RE Shelia Sheer - Alternate Readers: - TE Hannah Dreitcer - RE Penny Frame

The chair presented the changed CPM by-laws for review. The chair also presented short paragraphs on all of those under the care of the Presbytery and led the assembly in prayer for them. Motion, seconded and approved to receive the CPM report. TRIENNIUM REPORT Kerri Cordray presented the Presbyterian Youth Triennium report. The congregation in LeRoy took 12 youth to the PYT with many more attending from the Great Rivers Presbytery. The event was at Purdue University in July with approximately 5,000 Presbyterian Youth from around the country. The theme was to “Go and Make Disciples.” A PowerPoint Presentation was given. ANNOUNCEMENTS

- TE Stephen McKinney-Whitaker provided information on the NEXT Conference that will be in Peoria this weekend!

- RE Gary Davis spoke about the Inter-Faith group and their work including the presentation given at the previous assembly meeting and the workshops and presentations given by Amy-Jill Levine. The committee is looking for more people to serve on the committee. October 29th at 10:30am at Westminster in Peoria will be a time for conversation about Islam.

- RE Gary Davis had reported that today’s offering will be given to the Christmas Joy Offering. One of our four denominational offerings.

- October 23rd at 4pm, the First United Presbyterian Church in Moline will be brought into the ECO. - TE Shawn Smith presented information on the Secret Keeper Girl Purple Party Tour that will be

taking place on October 25th. This is for moms and daughters (age 7-12). - TE Tim Snart spoke about the upcoming trip to Israel. There is still room for more people to come. - TE Mary Jessup November 5th: Buffalo Hart will also be hosting on November 5th the Islam

Conversation. - The First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL is seeking a youth staff person. - TE Patricia Stetson-Warning – asked for the people reading exams to stand and be thanked. - Keith Quinn of Farmington spoke about his grandson’s presentation that will take place in

Farmington on November 4th at 7pm about his trip to Israel. - Clerks of Sessions, pastors and potential clerks were invited to participate in the remaining clerk of

session trainings in November. LUNCH Moderator, TE Cheyanna Losey led the assembly in prayer as we had a time of food and fellowship. GENERAL PRESBYTER REPORT General Presbyter TE Alan Finnan gave a report about his travels and worship around the presbytery and gave thanks for the hospitality he has received. Gifts were given to Karen Beshears, Gary Terpstra, Kathy Stoner-Lasala and Cheyanna Losey for their service as they will be rotating off at the end of this year.


MONMOUTH COLLEGE REPORT/ MEET A MINISTRY TE Teri Ott, the chaplain at Monmouth College spoke about the work that she is doing at the college. Teri spoke about a grant received from the Lilly Endowment of $450,000. The program being started is the Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth. This summer’s message will be Feast and Famine. Thinking about food and food security. The cost will be free. For High School students. COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REPORT COM TE Kathy Stoner-Lasala presented the COM report. A drawing was a held for gift cards for taking a teaching elder to lunch. The gift cards were given to Penny Frame, Sue Shike, and Frosty Krummel. TE Teri Ott and TE Patricia Stetson-Warning joined TE Kathy Stoner-Lasala for the presentation of Jessica Hawkinson for the examination for ordination. Jessica has been called as the Associate Chaplain of Monmouth College. She will also be serving at the director of the Lux Summer Theological Institute for Youth. Candidate Jessica Hawkinson was presented and examined by the assembly for the ordination of Teaching Elder. The floor was opened for questions. The motion was made, seconded and approved to arrest the examination. The motion was made to sustain the examination and move her into membership of the presbytery, no second needed, approved. The ordination of Jessica Hawkinson was approved. TE Teri Ott prayed for and over Jessica. The motion was made, seconded and approved to honorably retire TE Sue Loper effective October 31st, 2016. Motion made and approved to receive the report. NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT TE Patricia Stetson-Warning presented the Nominating Committee Report. The following slate was presented: Moderator RE Sue Sawers The Nominating Committee was notified that Moderator Elect Mike Gizzi submitted his resignation to the Moderator. The Moderator shared with the nominating committee several ways to move forward according to our by-laws and the committee took a weekend to be in prayerful discernment before asking Former Moderator Sue Sawers to step in to the position for a year. Moderator Elect TE Ryan Ladino Administration Team Chuck Goodman, Class of 2018, Moderator RE Bill Opper, Class of 2019 TE Tim Snart, Class of 2019 RE Wayne Wrage, Class of 2019 RE Sue Sawers, Class of 2019 RE , Class of 2019 Committee On Ministry RE Kent Wurmnest, Class of 2018, Moderator RE Dean Bidney, Class of 2019 RE Roger Mixer, Class of 2019 RE Leland Wright, Class of 2019 RE , Class of 2019 TE , Class of 2019


TE , Class of 2019 TE , Class of 2019 TE , Class of 2019 RE , Class of 2018 , Class of 2017 TE Becki Weltmann, class of 2017 (Correction from last meeting she is not to be on the Nominating Committee, she agreed to serve on COM) Committee on Preparation for Ministry TE Robert Ryder, Class of 2019 RE , Class of 2019 Synod Commissioners TE Lonna Lee, Class of 2019 Treasurer RE Gary Davis Visioning Team TE Stephen Whitaker, Class of 2018, Moderator TE Carolyn Weber, Class of 2019 TE Jonathan Warren, Class of 2017 Illinois Presbyterian Home (Fairhills) (Elected by their board) Class of 2019 for the Board of Directors Marci Irvine -, Springfield, IL 62704 Mary Maddox - Springfield, IL 62704 William Strawbridge -Morton, IL 61550 Linda Schaefer - Chatham, IL 62629 Kathy Sonneborn - Springfield, IL 62704 There were no additional nominations from the floor of the Presbytery. The motion was made, seconded and approved to close the nominations. The motion was made and approved for the slate of nominations. VISIONING TEAM REPORT Chair RE Karen Beshears spoke about the grant applications and the work that will be done on the website updating the grants and making them easier to use. The motion was made and approved to receive the Visioning Team Report. INSTALLATION OF MODERATOR AND MODERATOR -ELECT Moderator RE Sue Sawers and Moderator-Elect TE Ryan Ladino, having been nominated by the assembly, were installed by a call and response litany and prayer. GIFTS OF OFFICE FOR THE MODERATOR AND MODERATOR -ELECT Moderator TE Cheyanna Losey presented gifts to the Moderator RE Sue Sawers and Moderator-Elect Ryan Landino gifts that will be much needed NEW BUSINESS Motion, seconded and approved to give thanks to TE Cheyanna Losey for her wonderful leadership. Motion to amend COM minutes to remove the contract between TE Wayne Furr and Orion-Beulah as TE Furr has withdrawn from the contact. TE Shawn Smith prayed for those affected by the layoffs at Caterpillar.


CLOSING PRAYER AND ADJOURNMENT Seeing no more new business, Moderator RE Sue Sawers called for adjournment with a hymn and closing prayer at 2:08pm. The next Stated Meeting will be at Five Points Center in Washington, IL on February 14th, 2017 at 9:30pm.


Administration Team Report Motion for adoption of the 2017 Presbytery budget with revisions. M/S/P

Motion to close the Heritage/Morton Community Bank account and deposit the funds with South Side Bank. M/S/P

Motion to set the 2017 Administration Team meeting dates for January 31st, May 2nd, August 1st, October 31st. All Administration Team meetings will now be held at the Presbytery office. M/S/P

Motion to adopt the Dues-Only Plan for the Presbytery regarding the Employee pre-tax payment of dues for medical coverage. M/S/P

Motion to approve the Assembly meeting minutes of August 20th, 2016 and to approve the Administration Team meeting minutes from August 9th, 2016. M/S/P

Amy Gardner presented information on the Investment Team meeting with our financial advisors that took place on September 1st and presented the current financials of the Presbytery as of through August.


Committee on Preparation for Ministry Report

Motion passed to approve the CPM manual as revised by subcommittee. The Manual is to be presented at the October assembly meeting for review. Approval will be requested at the February 2017 Assembly meeting. Motion passed to disperse the remaining CPM Scholarship funds to Jenny Hardin and Brandon Ouellette. Motion passed to decrease the CPM operating budget from $2,000 to $600 for 2017. Motion passed to approve continuing candidacy for Laura Colee. Motion passed to approve continuing candidacy for Alexandra Lysdahl. Motion passed to recommend Paul Stroup to presbytery to become an inquirer under the presbytery. E-vote September 28, 2016 Motion passed to approve the following readers for 2017 Ordination exams

February 6-10, 2017 Ordination Exam Readers

TE Cheyanna Losey

RE Dave Eaton

Alternate Readers:

TE Drew Nagle

RE Sherrill Mixer

May 1-5, 2017 Ordination Exam Readers

TE Drew Nagle

RE Shelia Sheer

Alternate Readers:

TE Hannah Dreitcer

RE Penny Frame


Committee on Ministry Report June 28, 2016 Motion passed to approve the Omnibus Motion as follows:

Motion to move Rev. David Barton to Member at Large status.

Motion to move Rev. Sarah Tunall to Member at Large status.

Motion to dismiss with thanks the installation commission who installed Rev. Matt Wilcox as pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL.

Approve Transitional training for Rev. Patricia Stetson Warning. Motion passed to accept all subcommittee reports as follows:

Rev. Becki Weltmann Shared Grant Application.

Receipt of session endorsement for Alan Willadsen.

Ask personnel to search for a new CRE Dean

Rev. Shawn Smith training at Midwest. Postponed until September. Contact Sarah Dingman at Synod regarding funding.

People (Deacons)

Motion passed to approve the theological interview with Bob Goebels. Motion passed to approve the following Pastoral Call

Jonathan Warren pastoral call to Jacksonville-First Effective Salary Cash Salary: $32,200 Housing Allowance: $24,000 Deferred Compensation: $1,800 (403B) Other allowances: $2,000 (FSA) Total: $60,000 Reimbursable expenses Mileage at the current IRS rate: $2,000 SECA Supplement (up to 50%): $4,590 Continuing Education: $1,700 Other allowances: $1,800 (403B) Moving Costs: $5,000 Board of Pensions Member + family: $21,900 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Sabbatical Leave: After 7 years of service Motion passed to approve the following contracts: Ron Cox contract with Quincy-Ellington Part time position (50%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning June 2016 and ending June 2017. Cash Salary: $24,675 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $24675 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $4,000 Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $1,000 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years


Rev. Kay Daniel contract with Clayton-First Part time position (25%) Transitional Contract beginning 7/1/19 and ending 7/1/17 Cash Salary: $16,800 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $16,800 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate. Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $250 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Rev. Wayne Furr contract with Orion-Beulah Part time position (70%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning 7/1/2016 and ending 9/30/2016 Cash Salary: $5,419.50 Housing Allowance: $2,705.50 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $8,125 Board of Pensions: $975 BOP Optional Coverage: $ Vacation: One weeks including one Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $300 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Reimbursable Professional Expense: $100 Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala contract with Monmouth-Faith United Part time position (50%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning 4/1/16 and ending 12/31/16 Housing Allowance: $45,801 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $45,801 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $1,000 Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $1,000 4 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Reimbursable Professional Expense: $1,000 Rev. Charles Cunningham contract with Monmouth-Faith United Part time position (50%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning 7/1/2016 and ending 8/31/2016 Cash Salary: $45,801 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $45,801 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $1,000 Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $1,000 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Reimbursable Professional Expense: $1,000 CRE Penny Frame contract with Pekin-First Part time position (50%) beginning 7/1/2016 and ending 12/31/2016 Cash Salary: $18,000 Housing Allowance: $5,000 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $23,000 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $500 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Rev. Linda Philabaun contract with Farmington-First Part time position (47.5%) position Temporary Supply Contract beginning 7/01/2016 and ending 6/30/2017 Cash Salary: $31,250 Housing Allowance: $10,000 SECA: $600


TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $41,850 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $500 Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $475 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Reimbursable Professional Expense: $576 Rev. Harold Long contract with Monmouth-Heritage Part time position (36%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning 7/1/2016 and ending 06/30-2017 Cash Salary: $17,000 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $17,000 Vacation: Two weeks including two Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $1,000 Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $1,000 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Reimbursable Professional Expense: $500 Rev. Matthew Hansen contract with Knoxville-First Part time position (40%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning 7/1/2016 and ending 12/31/2016 Cash Salary: $9,000 Housing Allowance: $15,000 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $24,000 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $400 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Rev. Paula Carmichael contract with Springfield-Knox Part time position (50%) Temporary Supply Contract beginning 7/15/2016 and ending 7/14/2017 Cash Salary: $11,562 Housing Allowance: $11,000 TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $22,562 Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $1,000 Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $1,000 2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years Reimbursable Professional Expense: $500

Misc.

M/S/A Julia Brown’s request to be placed on pulpit supply.

M/S/A To approve the request form Rev. Cheryl Lundy to transfer to the Presbytery of Great Rivers from Blackhawk Presbytery.

M/S/A Rev. Rick Tindall’s request to step down as a member of the Committee on Ministry.

M/S/A to approve the Dissolution between Rev. Ben Keller and Clinton Presbyterian Church effective June 30, 2016.

M/S/A to approve the Dissolution between Rev. Samantha Keller and Clinton Presbyterian Church effective June 30, 2016.

M/S/A to approve the Dissolution between Rev. Dick Johnson and Biggsville-United effective December 31, 2016.

M/S/A to approve the mission study for Leroy-First. Motion passed to approved them to form a PNC and begin developing their MIF.

M/S/A to ask Stephen Whitaker to act as exofficio for COM MIF subcommittee. Rev. Chip Roland to fill in if Stephen declines.


M/S/A the following meeting dates: December 13, 2016 Dates for 2017 Jan 24 Feb 28 Mar 28 Apr 25 May 23 Jun 27 Jul 25 Aug 22 Sep 26 Oct 24 Nov 28

July 26, 2016

People (Deacons)

Motion passed to approve Alan Willadsen be ready to be commissioned.

Motion passed to refer the commissioning of elders to Deacons for clarification, and addition to manual.

Number Crunchers

M/S/A Macomb-First Financials

Rock Island-South Park Audit

Motion passed to approve the following contracts: Rev. Sue Loper TOC Renewal 2016 – Carthage-First Cash Salary: $17,000

Housing Allowance: $6,000

TOTAL EFFECTIVE SALARY: $23,000

Board of Pensions: $8,050

Vacation: Five weeks including five Sundays

Mileage Reimbursement vouchered at the current IRS allowable rate: $3,250

Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $500

2 weeks/year including 2 Sundays, accumulative to 3 years

Reimbursable Professional Expense: $0 Rev. Sue Loper TOC Renewal 2016 – Warsaw-First Cash Salary: $17,000






Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $500


Reimbursable Professional Expense: $3,750

Rev. Beth Wagner Transitional contract - Springfield, First Full time contract beginning 08/09/2016 and ending 08/08/2017

Cash Salary: $48,500



Pension & Medical total: $39,576



Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $




Rev. Stephen Hill Transitional contract - Clinton Cash Salary: $45,000

PCUSA Fidelity 403B (church contribution): $2,400


SECA: $4,566



Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays


Continuing Education Reimbursable expenses: $1,000



MISC.

M/S/A to keep a list of current PNC’s with contact info in our Dropbox. Motion passed to have chair and secondary person of PNC on file in dropbox.

M/S/A Rev. David Daniel (Tallula-Rock Creek Presbyterian Church) to attend November Week 1Transitional Ministry event in St Louis. Yes, fill out form and submit. Continuing ed. Will pay $750. Private room comes out of their own continuing education or pocket

M/S/A Rev. Rick Tindall retirement as of December 1, 2016

M/S/A to ask a church to provide financials, etc. when a pastor leaves. Come up with addition for manual at next meeting.

August 23, 2016 Motion passed to ratify the following e-votes:

Motion passed that if the way is clear to (1) commission Dan on Saturday, and (2) continue the conversation at our August meeting toward an action dealing with our June motion, I have an e-vote to suggest.

MISC.

Bloomington-Second (Anne Eaton): Bloomington-Second requests Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala become their Transitional Minister. Transition Committee recommends that we do not accept. - Motion passed to authorize an extension of 45 days to Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala’s 2-month

agreement with Bloomington-Second as GAP minister. - Motion passed that a contract stating such be presented to vice moderator, Kent Wurmnest, to

be circulated and approved by COM. - Motion passed that Kathy be named moderator of the session for the next 45 days. - Vice moderator, Kent Wurmnest, to contact Rev. Charles Cunningham to inform him of the

committee’s decision regarding lengthening Kathy’s contract. - Motion passed to form a Task force for Bloomington-Second to determine the next steps to be

taken by Second. Members include Elder Anne Eaton, Rev. Adam Quine, Rev. Frosty Krummel, Rev. James Benson and Rev. Alan Finnan.

M/S/A Macomb-First to form a PNC

M/S/A Rev. Dick Johnson provided training for Harold Long. Motion passed to approve Co-Moderatorship until December 31st.

M/S/A the examination of Rev. Jacob (Jack) Krch for Orion-Beulah.


M/S/A Springfield-First MIF.

Pastoral Call to Rev. Jacob (Jack) Krch

Effective Salary:

Cash Salary: $18,000


Total: $42,500

Reimbursable expenses

Mileage at the current IRS rate: $700

Business/professional expenses: $500

SECA Supplement (up to 50%): $

Continuing Education: $850

Moving Costs: Beulah will pay all expenses which will be determined by 2 or 3 quotes.

Board of Pensions

Member + covered partner @36.5%: $15,512.50

Vacation: Four weeks including four Sundays


Sabbatical Leave: None at this time.

M/S/A First-Macomb to form a PNC

Dubuque Seminary – Karen Miller. Karen Miller would like to be commissioned.

M/S/A If way be clear pending background check. Karen Miller to be commissioned.

Motion to approve the retirement for Rev. Ed Loper effective September 1, 2016

M/S/A that COM prayerfully consider the request by moderator’s report regarding examinations committee and concluded that no action is necessary.

M/S/A to change Page 25 of COM manual: one copy instead of four. Motion passed to change the wording in the COM Handbook on page 25 to read as follows. Change made is in bold. The moderator will see one original of the Call Form with original signatures -- is completed with full terms of call and an effective date. The moderator reports to the COM Ministry Partner the results of the vote, any motion to make the call unanimous, and any significant dissent expressed in the form of a substantial negative vote or in any other way. The report includes the call form and the names of the person(s) elected to testify as to the congregation’s actions.

M/S/A to create a task group to create a program/policy/plan for validated ministry in the presbytery which will include CRE’s, Members @ Large and Honorably Retired. Members include Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala, Rev. Richard Johnson, Elder Roger Mixer, Rev. Adam Quine, Rev. James Benson and Elder Penny Frame.

M/S/A that minimum effective salary not be increased for 2017. Motion passed to correct the amount for Less than 4 years error be corrected - $42,538.

M/S/A to change wording in COM Handbook to ask a church to provide financials, etc. when a pastor leaves.


Special Called Meeting August 30, 2016 Bloomington-Second Representatives Peggy Jones, Guy Fraker, David Strand, Lyn Hruska, Tom Young M/S/A to reconsider the motion to authorize an extension of 45 days to Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala’s 2-month agreement with Bloomington-Second as GAP minister and that Kathy be named moderator of the session for the next 45 days. M/S/A to rescind the motion to authorize an extension of 45 days to Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala’s 2-month agreement with Bloomington-Second as GAP minister and that Kathy be named moderator of the session for the next 45 days. M/S/A Motion amended to define what it means “that if the way be clear”, appoint Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala a 1-year contract as the transitional pastor for Bloomington-Second. M/S/A that if the way be made clear; with COM approval of a contract between Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala, Bloomington-Second, and Monmouth-Faith that Rev. Kathy Stoner Lasala will be approved with a 1-year contract as the transitional pastor for Bloomington-Second. M/S/A Motion to leave everything in place ‘as is’ until the agreement can be made between the two sessions (Bloomington-Second and Monmouth-Faith) with liaison support. M/S/A Motion to dissolve the task force. M/S/A to appoint Adam Quine as the Minister Partner for Bloomington-Second. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The unity of believers in Christ is reflected in the rich diversity of the Church’s membership. In Christ, by the power of the Spirit, God unites persons through baptism regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sex, disability, geography, or theological conviction. There is therefore, no place in the life of the Church for discrimination against any person. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) shall guarantee full participation and representation in its worship, governance, and emerging life to all persons or groups within its membership. No member shall be denied participation or representation for any reason other than stated in this Constitution. (F-1.0403)


Financials


Leadership Team Report The Leadership Team met for the first official meeting since the revision of the presbytery bylaws on October 6, 2016. There is no action for the assembly to take. The following report is to give a glimpse of the work done at our meeting for those interested. The meeting began with a discussion of the blog post “Long-Term Relationships” written by General Assembly Co-Moderator Jan Edminston. A time of prayer followed. Reports were heard from the Treasurer, Stated Clerk, General Presbyter, and each committee chair. The Administration and Visioning Teams will be working together on a project regarding providing financial support to our congregations in need. A portion of the afternoon discussion was had around the presbytery structure and how we can increase partnership between committees, staff, Assembly, and our congregations. A motion was made, seconded, and carried to have three members review the Leadership Team structure to create a past moderator role for consideration. Discussion was held about the August 20, 2016 meeting. Review of the docket and business for the October 11, 2016 assembly meeting took place. Discussion was held about the move to host Saturday meetings in church buildings and ideas for 2017 were shared. The meetings for 2017 will be: February 14 at Five Points, May 13 at a location to be announced, August 12 at a location to be determined, and November 14 at Five Points. The announcement of location for Saturday meetings will be made once those locations have been finalized. On-going discussions about a mentor program for new pastors (TE and CRE) and bylaw updates per questions discovered with our recent bylaw work were shared and will continue to be worked on by the Leadership Team. The next meeting will be November 17, 2016. This particular meeting had four specific times of prayer as we were intentional in praying for each other, the presbytery, specific needs brought forth in our discussion, and thanksgiving for good food. In Christ, Moderator Cheyanna Losey Nominated Moderator-Elect Ryan Landino Stated Clerk Elissa Bailey Treasurer Gary Davis General Presbyter Alan Finnan Administration Team Gary Terpstra COM Kathy Stoner-LaSala CPM Patricia Stetson-Warning Nominating Committee Beth Wagner Personnel Committee Sandi Woodard Visioning Team Karen Beshears


Moderator’s Report Ordinations & Installations Moderator-Elect Michael Gizzi officiated at the installation of Teaching Elder Jonathan Warren as Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, Illinois. Parliamentary Questions Here are the top topics I have been asked this year regarding parliamentary procedure. I share the following information here for your edification. a. A motion to table. This motion is used only for a temporary need to pause a discussion. It is appropriate

to use if a resource person needs to be contacted, lunch has arrived, or a recess is needed. Any motion tabled dies at the adjournment of a meeting. Therefore if time is needed for more research or discernment it is appropriate to make a motion to refer the item to a specific committee. Or to postpone definitely, for instance to the next meeting so that specific work can be done. Or to postpone indefinitely which basically kills the motion.

b. The use of yes as the answer when taking a vote. The questions the moderator asks when a vote is

taken are “are you in favor of the motion” and “are you opposed to this motion” which require an affirmative answer. In practice groups often vote with the word “no” when they are opposed to the motion, this is technically a vote in favor of the motion. The other reason “yes” is used as the answer to the question is to insure the same sound is being heard when a voice vote is taken. “No” is a deeper word and takes fewer voices to sound louder. It is important to note that the call for the vote and the phrase “same sign” is common among moderators with additional parliamentary training, but may not be the method another moderator uses. The word used at the call of a vote is at the discretion of the moderator.

c. The discussion of personnel concerns and a specific congregation’s personnel concerns are typically out of order on the floor of assembly. It is our practice and policy that specific personnel concerns are handled by the appropriate committee, either Committee on Ministry or the Presbytery’s Personnel Committee.

d. Counters for ballot votes are designated at the discretion of the moderator, unless there is a written policy of the presbytery. It is typical in our presbytery that the Leadership Team makes the decision of who will be the counters prior to the meeting.

e. Yes, any person can gain more knowledge of parliamentary procedure. It is fun and easy. There is an on-line class offered through the University of Wisconsin which culminates in a final exam that once passed allows you to join the National Association of Parliamentarians. Here is the link for more information: https://il.wisconsin.edu/catalog/course.aspx?course=C216-M28.

It has been my pleasure to serve as moderator-elect and moderator these past two years. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and serve. In Christ, Rev. Dr. Cheyanna L. Losey, Moderator

https://il.wisconsin.edu/catalog/course.aspx?course=C216-M28


Nominating Team Report Moderator RE Sue Sawers The Nominating Committee was notified that Moderator Elect Mike Gizzi submitted his resignation to the Moderator. The Moderator shared with the nominating committee several ways to move forward according to our by-laws and the committee took a weekend to be in prayerful discernment before asking Former Moderator Sue Sawers to step in to the position for a year. Presbytery Moderator Elect TE Ryan Ladino Administration Team Chuck Goodman, Class of 2018, Moderator Class of 2019 RE Bill Opper RE Kathy Shoop TE Tim Snart RE Wayne Wrage RE Sue Sawers Committee on Ministry RE Kent Wurmnest, Class of 2018, Moderator

Class of 2019 RE Dean Bidney RE Roger Mixer RE Leland Wright RE TE TE TE TE

Class of 2018 RE

Class of 2017 TE Becki Weltmann (Correction from last meeting she is not to be on the Nominating Committee, she agreed to serve on COM class of 2017) Committee on Preparation for Ministry Class of 2019 TE Robert Ryder RE SYNOD Commissioners Class of 2019 TE Lonna Lee Treasurer RE Gary Davis


Visioning Team TE Stephen Whitaker, Class of 2018, Moderator

Class of 2019 TE Carolyn Weber

Class of 2017 TE Jonathan Warren Illinois Presbyterian Home (Fairhills) (Elected by their board) Class of 2019 for the Board of Directors' for the Marci Irvine -, Springfield, IL 62704 Mary Maddox - Springfield, IL 62704 William Strawbridge -Morton, IL 61550 Linda Schaefer - Chatham, IL 62629 Kathy Sonneborn - Springfield, IL 62704


Stated Clerk Report Recommended action to the floor of Presbytery:

THAT THE STATED CLERK’S REPORT BE ENTERED INTO THE MINUTES AND THE

RECOMMENDATIONS THEREIN BE ADOPTED. 1. MEMBERS/CHURCHES TO BE RECEIVED, DISMISSED, HONORABLY RETIRED, REMOVED,

OR DECEASED

THAT the following minister(s) be received: Jonathan Warren received from Presbytery of East Tennessee THAT the following minister(s) be listed as Honorably Retired: Rev. Ed Loper (9/1/16) Rev. Rick Tindall (12/1/16) Rev. Richard Johnson (12/31/16) THAT the following minister(s) be Dismissed: Rev. Ben Keller - Presbytery of Pueblo Rev. Samantha Keller - Presbytery of Pueblo

THAT the following minister(s) be Removed from Rolls: N/A Deceased: Rev. Diane Dill 8/3/16 Rev. Robert Holler 9/24/16 THAT the following Churches Dismissed/Closed: Summerville Presbyterian Church-Medora (Closed 7/24/16)

2. CURRENT ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSIONS

Dismiss with thanks the installation commission who installed Rev. Matt Wilcox as pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Normal, IL Dismiss with thanks the installation commission who installed Rev. Jonathan Warren as pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, IL

3. CLERK OF SESSION TRAINING EVENTS

Five Clerk of Session training events have been scheduled. The training sessions include how to write session minutes and congregational meeting minutes, common mistakes made when writing minutes, how to write and encourage your congregations to participate in Bucks for Blessings and write MIFA grants and general questions about being clerks.


Treasurer’s Report

Loan Delinquencies PILP - Korean Presbyterian Church, Edwards – Current Cathedral of Praise –Mortgage balance is $15,013. August 1 payment is past due.

Board of Pensions Dues Delinquencies - None. Note: Delinquencies in excess of 120 days can result in suspension of benefits.

Per Capita – As of August 31, 2016, $228,922.44 or 62% of total 2016 Per Capita received. As of August 31, 2015, we had received $239,745.12 or 63% of total 2015 Per Capita.

Shared Mission – As of August 31, 2016, we have received $63,313.25 in 2016 Shared Mission designated to the Presbytery. As of August 31, 2015, we had received $92,253.85 of Shared Mission designated to the Presbytery.

As of August 31, 2016, the Presbytery had $19,394 more in receipts than expenses.

Detailed August 2016 financial statements are included in the Assembly papers.

The 2017 budget is included in Assembly papers.


Visioning Team Report

Meeting was called to order at 10 a.m by Visioning Moderator RE Karen Beshears. Other voting members

in attendance included TE Stephen McKinney-Whitaker, CRE Stephanie McCullough, RE Kevin Lueschow,

RE Christine Westrelund RE Micael Gizzi, and TE Joe Eby. Non-voting attendees included Genral

Presybter TE Alan Finnan, Moderator TE Cheyanna Losey and Stated Clerk TE Elissa Bailey. Excused:

TE David Esche, TE Tim Bauler, amd RE Brian McMasters. Absent was Hannah Dreitcer. Everyone around

the table introduced themselves. A quorum was declared.

Stephanie McCullough opened with prayer and led a devotion based on 1 Peter 2:1-10.

General Presbyter Alan Finnan reported on his first few months of work.

The meeting folder in DropBox was explained by Beshears. Some documents were just added. She will

update issues with forms.

Bucks for Blessings Grants and EZ form grants already approved (DB folder). Motion to ratify the e-votes for the Bucks for Blessings Grants and the EZ form grant that are in the Dropbox. Second and approved. Those grants are:

Bloomington St. Luke Union - $1,000 received for VBS. B4B

Farmington Presbyterian Church - $1,000 received for Scholarships for Seniors. B4B

Knoxville United Presbyterian Church - $1,000 received for the Knoxville Food Pantry. B4B

Macomb Scotland Trinity Presbyterian Church - $1,000 received for VBS. B4B

Rock Island Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church - $250 received to support the cost of youth going to the Music Camp Program in Pennsylvania. EZ form

Springfield Knox Presbyterian Church - $1,000 received to support “Sewing Clothing for Needy Children”. B4B

White Hall Presbyterian Church - $1,000 received for Big Brother/Big Sister program. B4B

Yates City Faith United Presbyterian Church - $500 received for a Free Community Event.

EZ Form Motion made to uphold the decision of Karen Beshears to reject the Bucks for Blessing Grant for Farmington Presbyterian church in regards to updating their bell tower as this is a capital project. Second and Approved.

MIFA Grants

Review MIFA Log/financial report/limits in apps and decide changes

Motion to deny Bloomington St. Luke Union church’s MIFA grant in its entirety. Seconded and

approved. They will be encouraged to apply for a mission grant in the future pertaining to the

Summer School Camp. This will not include the asbestos removal.

Motion to approve $8,040 for the Monmouth Faith United Presbyterian Church’s “Re-Creation”

program involving young adults ranging from 18-30 years of age. Seconded and approved.

Milan Presbyterian Church wishes to apply for another grant for their Milan on the Move

Transportation Outreach program. They had previously applied for a MIFA Grant and received

$10,000. They will be contacted and told to apply for a grant that fits into the guidelines they are

seeking.

Motion made to deny the grant application for Carlinville in regards to their Saturday Snacks B4B

grant. Seconded and approved. They will be encouraged to fill out a MIFA grant.

Motion to approve the following B4B regarding the Habitat for Humanity Building Project for the


home to be built in Springfield. Seconded and Approved. The following are the churches that will

receive $1,000 B4B grants for the project.

• Carlinville Federated Church

• Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church

• Chatham Presbyterian Church

• Farmingdale Presbyterian Church

• Hope Presbyterian Church

• Petersburg Presbyterian Church

• Springfield Third Presbyterian Church

Motion to approve Athens Presbyterian Church MIFA Grant for $1,000 for their Weekend Backpack

Program. Seconded and Approved.

Review of Video Guidance to support Grant Applications document. Small changes were made

and it will be distributed/available for those receiving grant applications.

Interfaith report

Mike Gizzi reported on the Amy-Jill Levine events and the success both in turn out and in

content/take away from the conversations and presentations.

Gary Davis and John Davis will be presenting a curriculum on interfaith dialog.

Stephen Whitaker spoke about the interfaith work that is being done in Peoria that United

Presbyterian is involved.

A motion was made to approve the Peacemaking Grant Proposal from the Interfaith Group to help

support the Amy-Jill Levine events that took place in the Presbytery in August. Seconded and

Approved.

Motion made to use funds from the Visioning Team budget to pay the entirety of the cost for the Dr. Amy Jill Levine event. Seconded and Approved. This leaves the money in the peacemaking fund and returns funds to the Synod Transformation Fund for future use by Interfaith.

Stephen gave an update on the Next Conference. Help is still needed with Worship.

Motion to approve the May meeting minutes. Seconded and Approved.

Reading of Visioning portion of by-laws approved Aug. 20, 2016:

ARTICLE IX - VISIONING TEAM

Section 1 Responsibilities

a. The Visioning Team leads and equips the Presbytery to live into its vision and mission. The Visioning Team is responsible for casting the vision of the Presbytery, communicating the vision and work of the Presbytery, and helping the Presbytery live and act within, and according, to the vision.

• The Visioning Team encourages and facilitates mission within the Presbytery and individual churches through grants, challenges, partnerships, trainings, and other support.

• The Visioning Team equips and facilitates churches to identify their own vision and mission. • The Visioning Team identifies key areas of needed growth, education, and focus for Presbytery

Meetings and other special Presbytery events. This may require the Visioning Team to plan and carry out special events or gatherings, which will help PGR churches, work toward the Presbytery Vision.

• In conjunction with the Administration Team and Leadership Team, regular review of the functional relationship between the Presbytery’s structure and its mission.

Section 2 Membership. The Visioning Team elected by the Presbytery Assembly shall consist of 12 members at large. Membership


shall be divided into three equal classes and shall be divided equally between clergy and elders. The chair shall be nominated by the Presbytery Nominating Committee and elected for a three-year term by the Presbytery Assembly at the last stated meeting of the year to begin serving January 1 of the year following election. At the first meeting of the year the Team shall elect from its membership a Vice Chair. No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms or portions of terms.

Section 3 Corresponding Members. The Moderator, Moderator-Elect, General Presbyter, Stated Clerk and Treasurer will be corresponding members. Section 4 Meetings. Regular meetings of the Visioning Council shall be held at least quarterly. Other meetings may be held on the Council's own appointment, at the call of the chair or at the call of the Presbytery Assembly. Section 5 Quorum. The quorum shall be a majority of the respective members.

Section 6 Delegation of Duties. The Visioning Team may appoint groups for duration and of a size necessary to carry out its work.

The team reviewed goals based on PGR Vision Statement, comparing them to bylaws. Vision statement: We are called to share Christ’s love by partnering in service, uniting in worship and risking in ministry. 1. Encourage mission matching in which congregations partner with each other

and with their communities to facilitate mission, including ecumenical approaches. 2. Provide suggestions for PGR Assembly worship and business meeting. 3. Equip congregations to provide meaningful worship both inside and outside the church building. 4. Lead the Presbytery of Great Rivers in developing the vision for the future.

a. Restructure the Presbytery as needed, in cooperation with all PGR leaders. b. Communicate PGR’s vision in various places such as our social media, printed materials, meetings,

and worship. 5. Thoughtfully manage shared mission dollars. 6. Help congregations to develop a vision that reflects Christ’s love.

a. Offer opportunities to learn about developing a vision for the congregation, e.g. using organizational development.

b. Provide a retreat on developing vision in the spring of 2017. c. Help congregations to develop vision in a “shrinking” community. d. Help congregations to take church to others.

7. Develop long-range plans to perform these goals, communicating in ways that brings members to support the plans.

Reviewing of vision statement and goals:

Reviewing the first goal: How do we get this information out and encourage churches to participate with

one another in mission? We have been working on this goal through Bucks for Blessings, Mission

Matching, and other one-time events the Presbytery offers.

It was suggested we create webinars or PowerPoint presentations to help people through the process.

(Low views when this has been done before.) Beshears will investigate hiring someone to develop a

similar educational piece to be placed on PGR website.)

Review the third goal: Is there a way to find a shared table time to be able to talk about our different

ways of worship? A webinar of something that has worked? Pinterest? Small workshops during

assembly meetings? Doing something different with how we present Bucks for Blessings?

The team should be looking at the goals every meeting and discussing where we are succeeding or

need work. The rest of the goals will be reviewed at the next meeting.

Presbytery Assembly -Discuss changes/suggestions that are in previous minutes. What do we want to


recommend to leadership since they will be handling Assembly in future? A part from the earlier conversation, there was not much discussion on this document.

Devotions November – Joe Eby

Next year’s dates will be set after polling the committee.

Adjournment was called at 1:50 p.m. and closed with prayer by Finnan.

Meeting dates to add to your calendar Visioning: Nov. 1, 2016 beginning at 10am at United Presbyterian,

Peoria.

Assembly: Oct. 11, 2016 at Five Points; 2017: Feb. 14 (Five Points), May 13 (Church TBA), Aug. 12 (Church

TBA) and Nov. 14 (Five Points).

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