MAY 5, 2016

TRINITY ECUMENICAL PARISH

MONETA, VIRGINIA

PRESBYTERY OF THE PEAKS

SYNOD OF THE MID-ATLANTIC

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

1022 Floyd Street, Suite A

Lynchburg, Virginia 24501

www.peakspresbytery.org

office@peakspresbytery.org

PRESBYTERY OF THE PEAKS

One Hundred Eighth Stated Meeting

Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Moneta, VA

May 5, 2016

The MISSION of the Presbytery of the Peaks (approved by POP 11/06)

is to: enhance and empower congregations and leaders

to become bold servants of transformation for the glory of the Triune God.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Enrollment………………………………………………………………………………………………….… 1

We Gather to Worship and Serve in God’s Name …………………………………………………………... 6

Welcome, Call to Order, Declaration of Quorum …………………………………………………………... 6

Moderator Appointments ………………………………………………………………………………….... 6

Updates from Presbytery Response Teams and Administrative Commission ……………………………… 6

Approval of Docket and Consent Agenda …………………………………………………………………... 7

We Gather to Worship With Communion …………………………………………………………………... 7

Report of the Committee on Ministry ……………………………………………………………………… 14

We Gather To Share ………………………………………………………………………………………… 15

We Gather To Fellowship …………………………………………………………………………………... 16

Stated Clerk’s Report ………………………………………………………………………………………. 16

Report of the Cabinet ………………………………………………………………………………………. 20

Report of the General Presbyter ……………………………………………………………………………. 21

Report of the Nominating Committee ……………………………………………………………………… 21

Report of the Committee on Leadership ……………………………………………………………………. 22

Report of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry ……………………………………………………… 22

Report of the Presbyterian Women …………………………………………………………………………. 22

Report of the Committee on Missions ………………………………………………………………………. 23

Report of the National Black Presbyterian Caucus………………………………………………………….. 24

Report of the Session Records Work Group ……………………………………………………………….. 25

Report of the Commissioners to the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Assembly ………………………………… 26

We Gather to Learn: The Great Ends of the Church (continued) …………………………………………... 26

We Gather to Celebrate ……………………………………………………………………………………... 27

Closing Business: Attendance / Absence / Resolution of Appreciation ……………………………………. 27

We Go Forth to Worship and Serve ………………………………………………………………………… 28

Appendix A Ministers Terms of Call…………………………………………………………………………-29

Appendix B- March 31, 2016 Financial Statements…………………………………………………………. 31

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Hugh Springer Ron Coleman

Stated Clerk Moderator

ATTENDANCE 5-5-2016 PRESBYTERY MEETING

Active Teaching Elders Attending

Ellen Anderson

George Anderson

Jeff Binder

Philip Bouknight

Matthew Bowman

Paul Brokaw

Dale Brown

Janet Chisom

Kenneth Chorle

Steve Darr

Nancy Dawson

Linda Dickerson

Stephen Earl

David Etheridge

Michael Fleenor

Matthew Gaventa

Marina Gopadze

Jason Grimes

Mark Hinchcliff

Geoff Hubbard

Kim Jeffreys

Jane Johnson

Ronald Johnson

Elizabeth

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Link

Bradley Long

Lisa Marshall

Gary Marshall

Sarah J. Martin

Robert McLavey

Melissa McNair-King

Kristi Miles

Christy Mitchell

Loren Mitchell

Monte Mitchell

James Moss

Mikel Pugh

Kristin Reinhold

David Roberts

Tom Robinson

Will Robinson

John Salley

Jamie Smith

Kim Steinhorst

Catherine Taylor

Ginny Taylor Troutman

Peter Thompson

Barry Tucker

Allison Unroe

Carlton Utley

Andrew Whaley

Morgan Whitfield

John Wiederholt

Brent Williams

Steve Willis

Active Teaching Elders Excused

Kathy Carpenter

Stewart Childress

David Dickerson

Bart Edwards

Andy King

Iain Maclean

Don Makin

Russ Merritt

John Scholer

Active Teaching Elders Absent

Robert Hall

Michael Hickman

Fred Holbrook

Paul Johnson

Russell Lee

John Losee

Andrew Taylor-Troutman

Allen Thompson

Rodney Wilson

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Members at Large Excused

Katherine Jackson

Members at Large Attending

Susan Verbrugge Wes Williams

Members at Large Absent

Tupper Garden Todd Hester Kelly Kaufman

Catherine Snyder Charles Willoughby Ellen Woodworth

HR Teaching Elders Attending

Bob Fiedler

Dusty Fiedler

George Goodman

W.D. Hasty

Shirley Larson

Joe McCutchen

Gary Scheidt

James Slate

Hugh Springer

George Wilson

CREs Attending

Margie Anderson

Terri Cornwell

Richard Henderson

CREs Absent

Todd Atkins

Phil Berry

Lynwood Ladd

Bill Meneely

Kelvin Perry

Gary Pillow

Mike Price

William Rountree

CREs Excused

Joe Allmond

Dick Boswell

Jennifer Makin

Bill Meneeley

Cabinet & Committee Chairs Attending

Ronald Coleman Janice Wells Smith Chaney Pam Claterbaugh

Theresa Underwood Howard Jennings

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Voting Elders for Churches

Church Elder

Amherst Mary Lynn Brown

Appomattox CH Lois Eaton

Bedford Paul Van Dyke, Jr.

Berry Hill Judy Edwards

Bethlehem Catherine Garnett

Blacksburg Craig Woolsey

Bluemont Emo McAlexander

Briery Kenny Howard

Buchanan Kim Bennett

Christiansburg Shelda Wills

Clarksville William Smitz

Clifton Forge Glenn Mays

College Elna Ann Mayo

Cool Spring Marilyn Hubbard

Covenant, Roanoke Walter Jones

Covenant, Roanoke Carol Ryan

Covington, First Jean Johnson

Diamond Hill David Maxey

Douglas Catherine Mylum

Fairlawn Sue Snow

Falling Spring RC Betty Alford

Farmville John Arehart

Fifth Avenue Ray Williams

Floyd Jim Richards

Forest Melissa Johnson

Forest Hills Ann Austin

Gethsemane Peery Wells

Glasgow Judy Loughhead

Green Ridge Gayle Wise

High Bridge Lorna Whisler

Holbrook Street Elease Wilson

Low Moor Richard Terrell

Lynchburg, First Ron Hill

Lynchburg, First Roberta Miller

Madisonville Ennis Jones

Martinsville, First Pearl Minter

Memorial J.E. Saunders

Mizpah Sylvia Kent-Goodman

Mizpah George Ross

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New Dublin Richard Ely

New Store Terry Harris

Northminster Dana Esworthy

Northside Mary Lough

Oak Level Howard Moore

Old Brick Sharon Teany

Pearisburg Michael Nevergold

Pulaski, First Dianne Wallace

Quaker Sara Curtis

Raleigh Court Mark Derbyshire

Raleigh Court Reif Kessler

Roanoke, Second Allen Glover

Roanoke, Second Maria Hammond

Roanoke, Second Lucinda Smith

Roanoke Valley Lorraine Baker

Saint Andrew Sandra Thompson

Salem George Lester

Trinity Ecumenical John Carlson

Virginia Roger Linkenhoker

Westminster Michael Harris

Williamson Memorial Jerry Arthur

Churches Not Represented by Ruling Elder

Altavista

Appomattox PE

Arvon

Beale Memorial

Belmont

Belspring

Brookneal

Browns

Campbell Memorial

Chatham

Collinsville, First

Colonial

Concord

Coolwell

Covenant, Lyn

Cumberland

Danube

Danville, First

Davis Memorial

Drakes Branch

Dublin

Elon

Falling Spring AC

Fellowship

Fincastle

Fork Union

Glen Wilton

Grace

Harmony

Hat Creek

Hermon

Holmes Memorial

Jamestown

Kayser Memorial

Kentuck

Mary Horner Walker

Massies Mill

Matthews Memorial

Mayberry

Maysville

McAllister Memorial

Meherrin

Mercy Seat

Montvale

Mt. Carmel

Narrows, First

New Concord

Oak Viewl

Old Concord

Peace

Peaks

Phenix

Pisgah

Providence

Radford

Roanoke

Rocky Mount

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Rough Creek

Rustburg

Shelton Memorial

Sinking Spring

South Boston, First

Trinity, Arvonia

Trinity, Ridgeway

Unity

Village

Villamont

Visiting Ruling Elders

Winifred Bragg Peace

Betty Compton Berry Hill

Helen Dean Roanoke, First

Joyce Bolden Fifth Ave.

Wanda Hylton Floyd

Eunafaye McAlexander Bluemont

Judith Neily Roanoke Valley

Janice Nevergold Pearisburg

Alice Smith Forest

Mary Sydnor Westminster

Dale Van Osten Williamson

Other Visiting Ministers Present

Caitlin Hoy James Pby

Edwin Lacy Abingdon Pby

Herndon Jeffreys Methodist Church

Other Visitors Present

Patricia Belchor Covenant

Rhesa Bailey Second, Roanoke

Nicole Ball Union Pres. Sem.

Jim Baynton Second, Roanoke

Sue Bentley Northside

Gene Beverly Visiting Minister

Bill Broadhurst Second, Roanoke

Carol Broadhurst Second, Roanoke

Richard Claterbaugh Green Ridge

Rachel Thompson Candidate

Chasity Fitzpatrick Second, Roanoke

Carol Fleenor McAllister Memorial

Rick Harvey Second, Roanoke

Dave Hayes Blacksburg

Buster Jones Second, Roanoke

Sharon Jones Second, Roanoke

Cecil Kelley Second, Roanoke

Pam Kreger Second, Roanoke

Betty Lesko Second, Roanoke

Sarah Ludwig Second, Roanoke

Tom Mayo College

Ed McElmurray Covenant, Roanoke

JoAnn McElmurray Covenant, Roanoke

Richard Menconeri Trinity EP

Charles Miller Lynchburg, First

JoAnne Miller Brookhill Farms

Jennifer Mitchell Fellowship Church

Jane Moore Oak Level

Lacy Mylum Douglas

Helen Petrill Quaker Memorial

Jordan Phillips Lynchburg, First

Clayton Rascoe Massanetta Springs

Barrett Thompson Lynchburg, First

Carol Williams Peace

Charles Wise Green Ridge

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Staff Not Counted Elsewhere

Rita Fleet

Robin Padgett

Denise Pillow

Trinity EC Church Volunteers

Henry Allison

Sharleen Allison

Lynne Fields

Mary Hamlin

Leslie Matney

David Phelps

Margot Realmuto

Nancy Robbins

Barbara Sciacca

Pafford Sharon

Shirley Sorrentin

WE GATHER TO WORSHIPAND SERVE

Registration began at 8:30 a.m. with an Orientation offered at 9:00 for Ruling and Teaching Elders new to the

Presbytery or attending a meeting of the Presbytery of the Peaks for the first time.

WELCOME, CALL TO ORDER, DECLARATION OF QUORUM The One-Hundred-Eighth Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Peaks was called to order by Moderator Ron

Coleman at 9:30 a.m., on May 5, 2016 in the sanctuary of Trinity Ecumenical Parish in Moneta, VA, declaring with

the affirmation of the Stated Clerk the presence of a quorum, and offering words of welcome and leading in prayer.

Pastor Phillip Bouknight of the host church, Trinity Ecumenical Parish, welcomed all Commissioners and Guests.

The Moderator, Ron Coleman, welcomed and recognized all first time Commissioners. Commissioners attending

Presbytery for the first time were invited to introduce themselves.

MODERATOR APPOINTMENTS The Moderator appointed the following:

Tellers: Kim Steinhorst, David Etheridge, Smith Chaney, Steve Willis

Resolution of Appreciation: Margie Anderson

REPORT UPDATE for

PRESBYTERIAN RESPONSE TEAMS

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION FOR FIRST ROANOKE Dublin PRT: Linda Dickerson (Lead), Nancy Alexander, Stuart Childress

The congregation held a straw poll on February 28, 2016, to vote on the question to request the session to “Continue

to consider being dismissed" or "Do not consider being dismissed.” 26 ballots were cast. The vote was unanimous

in favor of continuing the process of dismissal from PC (USA). The Session is in the process of gathering the

necessary financial documents to present to the trustees of the Presbytery and an appraisal for the property has been

scheduled.

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Elon PRT: Cynthia Erb (Lead), Ginny Fedison, Steve Willis

The Session has sent to the Presbytery office their financial documents and an appraisal of the property and

buildings have been completed. The lead of the PRT will meet with the Trustees of Presbytery to receive a

recommendation on terms of dismissal. The PRT will then meet to decide on the terms to present to the Session of

Elon PC. Please note: Ginny Fedison has replaced Fred Holbrook on the Elon PRT.

Falling Spring AC PRT: Jamie Smith (Lead), Michael Nevergold, Mikel Pugh

The PRT and Steve Earl met with the Session on March 13, 2016, to present the Terms of Dismissal and respond to

questions. The PRT has received a counter proposal to the terms of dismissal from the Session and has rejected it as

not being a response in good faith to the original terms presented. The PRT is waiting for response from the

Session.

First Danville PRT: Joe McCutchen (Lead), Ron Coleman, Bill Stone

The process of discernment to leave has been suspended while the Session, the Associate Presbyter for Ministry,

Steve Earl, and COM Liaison, John Collins, work with the Session and staff on personnel issues.

Matthews Memorial PRT: Russ Merritt (Lead), Mark Hinchcliff, Gayle McCollough

The PRT has requested the Committee on Ministry recommend to the Presbytery the formation of an Administrative

Commission to work with the Session of Matthews Memorial since the Session continues to insist that they will only

leave the PC (USA) for independence.

ADOPTION OF THE DOCKET AND CONSENT AGENDA The Docket and Consent Agenda were approved on a motion by the Stated Clerk. Consent Agenda items and their

disposition are noted in the Report of the Stated Clerk, the Report of the Committee on Ministry, and the Report of

the Cabinet. APPROVED

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP WITH COMMUNION

WE CELEBRATE THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AS WE WORSHIP AND SERVE

Preparation for Worship (Silent Prayer)

O loving God, to turn away from you is to fall, to turn to you is to rise, and to stand before you is to abide

forever. Grant us, dear God, in all our duties your help; in all our uncertainties your guidance; in all our

dangers your protection; and in all our sorrows your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Augustine of Hippo (354-430 C.E.)]

Prelude…………………………………………….………Mr. Aaron Garber, Director of Music Ministry

*Call to Worship – Psalm 62:5-8……………………………………………………………Janice Wells

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For God alone my soul waits in silence,

for my hope is from him.

He alone is my rock and my salvation,

my fortress; I shall not be shaken.

On God rests my deliverance and my honor;

my mighty rock, my refuge is in God.

Trust in him at all times, O people;

pour out your heart before him;

God is a refuge for us.

Hymn of Praise – No. 419, “God of Our Fathers” The Worshiping Church

Prayer for the Nation (Unison) ……………………………………………………………..Janice Wells Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Make us always remember your

generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, sound learning, and an

honorable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and

from every evil way. Make us who come from many nations with many different languages a united

people. Defend our liberties and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of

government the spirit of wisdom, that there might be justice and peace in our land. When times are

prosperous, let our hearts be thankful; and, in troubled times, do not let our trust in you fail. We ask

all this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. [From the Book of Common Worship]

Call to Confession ……………………………………………………………….………….Janice Wells

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God

who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and

faith let us confess our sin to God and to one another.

Confession of Sin

Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess

that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the

poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and

indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us, God of

mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy

of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen. [From the Book of Common Worship]

Assurance of Pardon

Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for

us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old

life has gone; a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.

Thanks be to God! Amen.

The Psalm of the Day – Psalm 147, No. 338 in The Worshiping Church……………….Gary Scheidt

The Scripture Lesson: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

Sermon The Rev. Melissa McNair King, TE, First Pulaski and Vice Moderator of Presbytery

“Infuriating Grace”

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*Hymn – My Shepherd Will Supply My Need

The Service of the Lord’s Supper The Rev. Dr. Philip Bouknight, TE, Trinity EP

The Rev. Kristin Reinhold, TE, Green Ridge

Invitation to the Table

The Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternal God, creator and ruler of the

universe. At your word the earth was made and spun on its course among the planets. Your hand formed us

from the dust of the earth and set us among all your creatures to love and serve you.

You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, whom you sent to save us.

He came with healing in his touch, and was wounded for our sins. He came with mercy in his voice, and

was mocked as one despised. He came with peace in his heart, and was met with violence and death. By

your power he broke free from the prison of the tomb, and at his command the gates of hell were opened.

The one who was dead now lives. The one who humbled himself is raised to rule over all creation, the

Lamb upon the throne. The one ascended on high is with us always, as he promised.

Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we take this bread and this wine from the gifts you have

given us, and celebrate with joy the redemption won for us in Jesus Christ. Accept this, our sacrifice of

praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One

crucified and risen.

Nourished at this table, O God, may we know Christ’s redemptive love and live a new life in him. Help us

to recognize our Lord in the breaking of the bread and to see and serve him in all whose lives are broken.

Give us the grace to share our bread with the hungry and with the hungry of heart. Keep us faithful in your

service until Christ comes in final victory, and we shall feast with all your saints in the joy of your eternal

realm.

Hear us now, O God, as we boldly pray as Christ has taught us.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,

your kingdom come, your will be done,

on earth as in heaven.

Give us today our daily bread.

Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.

Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours,

now and forever. Amen.

The Distribution of the Bread and the Cup

We give thanks that the Lord Jesus, on the night before he died, took bread, and after giving thanks to

God, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this

in remembrance of me.

In the same way Jesus took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for

you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.

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Come, taste and see that the Lord is Good.

Unison Prayer after Communion

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon;

where there is doubt, faith;

where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light;

where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not seek so much to be consoled as to console,

to be understood as to understand,

to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive,

it is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

Attributed to St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226 C.E.)

Commissioning Service for the Presbytery of the Peaks ………………………...………..Ron Coleman

Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegate to the 222nd

General Assembly

Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegate come forward:

Teaching Elders: George Anderson, Linda Dickerson

Ruling Elders: John Arehart, Jordan Phillips

Young Adult Advisory Delegate: Jude Swanson

Lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, making every effort to maintain the unity

of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4: 1-6)

There is one body, and one Spirit, just as we were called to the one hope of our calling, one

Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and

in all.

We are called by God to be the church of Jesus Christ, a sign in the world today of what God intends for all

humankind.

The call of Christ is to willing, dedicated discipleship. Our discipleship is a manifestation of

the new life we enter through baptism. Discipleship is both a gift and a commitment, an

offering and a responsibility.

If you wish to receive communion today . . .

Please join us as we form two parallel lines in the center aisle.

At the head of the aisle, the minister will give you a wafer.

Please turn to your left or right as appropriate.

The next server will have the common cup filled with wine.

You may dip your wafer into it.

The next server will have a stoneware chalice of grape juice if you prefer.

You may dip your wafer into it.

Please return to your place by the side aisles.

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Addressed to the Commissioners and Delegate:

The grace bestowed on you in baptism is sufficient for your calling because it is God’s grace. By God’s

grace we are saved and enabled to grow in the faith and commit our lives in ways that serve Christ. God

has called you to the particular service as Commissioners and Young Adult Advisory Delegate to the 222nd

General Assembly. Show your purpose by answering these questions:

Who is your Lord and Savior?

Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior.

Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying God’s Word and showing God’s love?

I will, with God’s help.

Do you welcome the responsibility of this service because you are determined to follow the Lord Jesus, to

love neighbors and to work for the reconciling of the world?

I do.

Will you serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination and love, relying on God’s mercy and

rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit?

I will, with God’s help.

Addressed to the Members of the Presbytery of the Peaks:

Do we, members of the Presbytery of the Peaks, accept George, Linda, John and Jordan as Commissioners

and Jude as Young Adult Advisory Delegate to the 222nd

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church

(USA), chosen by God through the voice of the Church?

We do.

Do we promise to support, encourage and pray for them as they seek to fulfill their responsibilities in this

ministry?

We do.

Let us pray.

Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you called disciples and, by the Holy Spirit, made them one church to serve

you. Be with these members of the Presbytery of the Peaks. Help them to welcome new things you are

doing in the world and to respect old things you lead us to keep and to use. In their deliberations, bring

about what is best for us and for all people in ways that gives you all the glory. As they meet at the General

Assembly, let your Holy Spirit guide so that the whole church may be joined in love and service to Jesus

Christ, who, having gone before us, is coming to meet us in the promise of your kingdom. Amen.

George, Linda, John, Jordan and Jude, you are now commissioned to serve as Commissioners and Young

Adult Advisory Delegate to the 222nd

General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Whatever you

do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God through Him.

May the God of peace make you holy in every way, and keep your whole being, spirit, soul and body, free

from every fault at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Alleluia! Amen.

*Hymn of Commitment – No. 634, “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” The Worshiping Church

*Benediction …………………………………………..…………………The Rev. Melissa McNair King

Postlude

*Please stand as you are able

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WE GATHER TO DO THE WORK OF GOD’S KINGDOM

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REPORT

INFORMATION 1) The Committee on Ministry and the Leadership Committee through the Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE)

Working Group is in the process of training 10 new Ruling Elders. A course in New Testament Biblical

Interpretation will be offered in the Fall of 2016. The Committees are also cooperating with other

Presbyteries in the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic and Union Presbyterian Seminary to offer CRE courses on-

line and on its campuses. Information is available on a flyer in the packet for this meeting.

2) The Committee on Ministry is receiving applications for the Burke Memorial Vacation Fund. This fund is

intended to help defray the vacation costs of active, installed Teaching Elders and Commissioned Ruling

Elders serving rural churches of 125 members or less and serving 20 hours or more per week. Application

deadline is Monday, June 6, 2016. Please see the information letter and registration form in the packet for

more information and to apply.

ACTIONS REPORTED 1) Approved the request of Appomattox Court House to form a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).

2) Approved the request of First, Lynchburg, to form an Associate Pastor Nominating Committee (A).

3) Appointed Wanda Hylton, RE, The Presbyterian Church of Floyd, to the Session Records Workgroup for

the term January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018.

4) Appointed Joe McCutchen, HR, as moderator of the Sessions of Oak View and Rough Creek beginning

May 1, 2016.

5) Appointed Joe McCutchen, HR, as moderator of the Session of Briery beginning August 1, 2016

6) Approved the request from the Session of Northminster, Roanoke, to renew TE Russ Merritt’s contract as

Interim Pastor from Oct. 16, 2015 to Oct. 15, 2016.

7) Approved the request from the Session of College to renew TE John Scholer’s contract as Interim Pastor

from November 19, 2015 to July 31, 2016.

8) Approved the request from the Session of Altavista to renew TE Kim Steinhorst’s contract as Interim

Pastor for six months from April 15, 2016, to Oct. 15, 2016.

9) Approved the request from the Session of Old Concord to continue its relationship with Linwood Ladd as

Commissioned Ruling Elder (CRE) from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018.

10) Approved the request from the Session of Meherrin to allow CREs Diane Baldwin, Barbara Jacobs, Al

Jacobs, and Mike Price to administer the sacrament of communion for a period of one year from May 1,

2016 to April 30, 2017.

11) Approved the request of TE Jeff Kisner, member of New Hope Presbytery, to labor inside the bounds of the

Presbytery of the Peaks as pulpit supply.

12) Approved the request from the Session of Peaks to waiver the limitation on terms of service for elders for

three years beginning January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2018.

13) Granted permission for Peter Andrew Thompson to begin serving as Pastor/Head of Staff at First

Lynchburg on April 11, 2016, prior to his examination by Presbytery at its stated meeting on May 5, 2016.

14) Granted permission for Rachel Thompson to begin serving as Associate Pastor at Second Roanoke on June

6, 2016, prior to her examination by Presbytery at its stated meeting on May 5, 2016 and after her

ordination by the Presbytery of the New Hope.

15) As authorized by Presbytery at its February 13, 2016 stated meeting appointed the following persons to

serve on the Commission to Install David Roberts, TE, as Associate Pastor at Saint Andrew Presbyterian

Church:

Teaching Elders: Stephen Earl, Moderator, Associate Presbyter for Ministry

David Etheridge, Pastor, Saint Andrew Presbyterian, Lynchburg

Kim Jeffreys, Charge to the Teaching Elder, Pastor, Madisonville Presbyterian,

Charlotte CH

Kristie Miles, Chaplain, Westminster/Canterbury, Lynchburg

Ruling Elders: Margie Anderson, Charge to the Congregation, Commissioned Ruling Elder, Covenant

Presbyterian, Lynchburg

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Ron Coleman, Altavista Presbyterian, Moderator of Presbytery

Chris Conrad, Saint Andrew Presbyterian, Lynchburg

Sitting with the Commission: TE Evan Smith, to Preach the Sermon, Pastor, Second Presbyterian, Staunton,

VA, Presbytery of Shenandoah

RECOMMENDATIONS

1) That Robert Miles, HR, be granted permission to labor outside the bounds of the Presbytery of the Peaks as

temporary supply at the Ben Salem Presbyterian Church, Lexington, Virginia, Shenandoah Presbytery.

APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA 2) Approve the request from James Wes Williams, TE at Oak View and Rough Creek, to dissolve his pastoral

relationship as of March 31, 2016 with concurrence of the congregations at their meetings on March 20,

2016 and that he be granted Minister-At-Large status. APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA

3) Approve the request from the Session of Appomattox CH to appoint the Rev. Eugene Beverly, credentialed

Baptist pastor, as part-time Interim Pastor from August 27, 2015 to August 26, 2016. APPROVED IN

CONSENT AGENDA 4) Approve the request from the Session of Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church to establish a temporary

pastoral relationship with Rev. John “Skip” Hastings as Parish Associate from May 1, 2016, to Dec. 31,

2016, pending his examination being sustained by Presbytery. APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA

5) Approve the request from Emily Miller, TE, to transfer her membership to the Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky

Presbytery to serve as Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Louisville Presbyterian Theological

Seminary. APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA

6) Approve the request of Jeannette Raynor Tagg, HR, to transfer her membership to Pittsburgh Presbytery.

APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA 7) Approve the request from Michael Fleenor, TE at McAllister Memorial, to dissolve his pastoral

relationship for retirement on May 1, 2016, with concurrence of the congregation at its meeting on April10,

2016, and that he be granted Honorably Retired status. APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA

8) Approve the commissioning of Ruling Elder Richard Boswell, First Lynchburg, to serve the congregations

in the Piedmont, Southside, and Hill City Neighborhoods with authorization to moderate the Sessions as

approved by the Committee on Ministry, administer the Sacraments, and officiate at marriages for a three-

year term effective May 5, 2016 to May 4, 2019. APPROVED

9) Recommend that the examination of John “Skip” Hastings, HR, member of the Shenandoah Presbytery, be

sustained pending his signing of the Book of Obligations, and that he be received as a member in good

standing. POSTPONED

10) Recommend that the examination of TE Ellen Anderson, member of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, be

sustained pending her signing of the Book of Obligations, and that she be received as a member in good

standing for membership in the Presbytery of the Peaks to serve as Parish Associate at Second Presbyterian

Church, Roanoke. APPROVED

11) That the examination of Peter Andrew Thompson, member of Salem Presbytery, be sustained; that pending

his signing of the Book of Obligations, he be received as a member in good standing. APPROVED

A) That Presbytery approve the call to Peter Thompson, member of Salem Presbytery, to serve as

Pastor/Head of Staff at First Presbyterian, Lynchburg, effective April 11, 2016, upon the vote of

the congregation at a called meeting on February 28, 2016; APPROVED

B) That Presbytery approve the following terms of call for Peter Thompson: APPROVED

Base Cash Salary $40,000

SECA (50%) $6,120

Housing $40,000

SECA basis $80,000

Cash Salary $86,120

Dental Insurance $1,632

BOP Effective Salary $81,632

Board of Pensions

Medical for Pastor $18,775.36

Family $1,224.48

Pension/Death/Disability $816.32

Total BOP $29,795.68

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Other Benefits

Moving Reimbursed up to $4,000

Vacation 4 weeks

Study Leave 2 weeks

Family Leave Up to 4 weeks

Sabbatical 2 months after 6 years of service

Professional Reimbursements

Auto/Professional Expenses Reimbursed up to $5000

Continuing Education Reimbursed up to $5000

Expenses for Doctor of Ministry Paid until completion in May 2019

Cell Phone Reimbursed up to $1,200

C) That Presbytery allow COM to assign a commission to install Peter Thompson as Pastor/Head of

Staff at First Lynchburg, May 15, 2016, at 4:00 pm. APPROVED

12) That the examination of Rachel Thompson, candidate under care of New Hope Presbytery, be sustained;

that pending her signing of the Book of Obligations, she be received as a member in good standing.

APPROVED

A) That Presbytery approve the call to Rachel Thompson, candidate under care of New Hope

Presbytery, to serve as Associate Pastor at Second Presbyterian Roanoke, effective June 6, 2016,

upon the vote of the congregation at a called meeting on April 10, 2016; APPROVED

B) That Presbytery approve the following terms of call for Rachel Thompson: APPROVED

Base Cash Salary $35,500

SECA (50%) $3,623

Housing $12,000

Other Disbursements (Cell Phone) $730

BOP Effective Salary $48,230

Board of Pensions

Medical for Pastor $11,093

Pension/Death/Disability $5,788

Total BOP $16,881

Other Benefits

Vacation 4 weeks

Study Leave 2 weeks

Moving expenses Reimbursed

Family Leave 8 weeks

Sabbatical 12 weeks after 7 years of service

Professional Reimbursements

Auto expenses Reimbursed

Continuing Education $1,650

Other $750

C) Recommend that Presbytery request the Presbytery of New Hope to ordain Rachel Thompson on

our behalf upon her successful examination by Presbytery. APPROVED

D) Recommend that Presbytery allow COM to assign a commission to install Rachel Thompson as

Associate Pastor of Second Roanoke. APPROVED

13. Recommendation for an Administrative Commission to work with Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church

Whereas: A PRT was assigned to work with the Session of Matthews Memorial upon their request to enter the

Gracious Dismissal Process on September 5, 2014, and the PRT has been meeting and communicating with the

Session for over a year.

Whereas: In their work with the Session, the PRT discovered a number of conflicts of interest among Session

members, including the credentialed supply pastor serving as a member of the Session of three persons, who has

influenced the Session and Congregation in their decision to request dismissal from the PC(USA).

Whereas: The Session of Matthews Memorial has expressed to the PRT that they only wish to be dismissed for

independence which is not allowed in the Gracious Dismissal Policy of the Presbytery of the Peaks.

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Whereas: The PRT has requested the Committee on Ministry to recommend to Presbytery the appointment of an

Administrative Commission to replace it due to the significant issues of conflict on the Session and in the

Congregation.

Whereas: To uphold both the word and spirit of the Gracious Dismissal Policy and assist the congregation in further

discernment, there is the need for more direct assistance from the Presbytery through the work of an Administrative

Commission.

Therefore: The Committee on Ministry recommends to Presbytery that an Administrative Commission be formed to

work with the Session and congregation of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church to:

a. “[Visit] particular councils, congregations, or agencies over which they have immediate jurisdiction

reported to be affected with disorder, and inquiring into and settling the difficulties therein, except that

no commission of a presbytery shall be empowered to dissolve a pastoral relationship without the

specific authorization by the designating body (G-2.0901);” (2015-17 Book of Order G-3.0109b.5);

b. To determine the mission and direction of the Session and Congregation in order to recommend

appropriate action to the Presbytery;

c. That the Administrative Commission be empowered in accordance with G-9.0505b1 (2009-11 Book of

Order currently serving as part of the Presbytery Manual of Operations) to assume the jurisdiction of

the Session if the Administrative Commission deems it necessary and proper in order to fulfill its task

of “inquiring into and settling difficulties;”

d. Report on progress no later than the November 17, 2016 meeting of Presbytery. APPROVED

The Committee on Ministry recommends the election of the following persons to serve as the Commission:

APPROVED

Teaching Elders: Ruling Elders:

Carl Utley, Chair, Covenant Roanoke Phyllis Collins, Chatham

Mark Hinchcliff, First Martinsville Lynn McGhee, Covenant Roanoke

John Weiderholt, First Collinsville

14. Recommend that the Terms of Call as reported in Addendum A for installed pastors and certified Christian

educators be approved. APPROVED

15. That the Presbytery allow Committee on Ministry to assign a commission to ordain Carol Ferguson, Candidate

Under Care of Presbytery of the Peaks, upon the request of the Presbytery of Cincinnati to ordain her on their

behalf. APPROVED

WE GATHER TO SHARE

OPEN MIKE – This was a time for (1) Announcements from Churches, (2) Announcements from Presbytery

Divisions and Committees, and (3) Announcement from Organizations and Agencies

HUNGER ACTION ENABLER, Denise Pillow, discussed the Two Cents a Meal Program, and encouraged

those who were present to contribute during the lunch time.

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WE GATHER FOR FELLOWHIP

A Prayer of Thanksgiving and Blessing for the lunch were led by Peter Bouknight, Trinity Ecumenical Parish. A

special Thank-you is extended to Trinity Ecumenical Parish for providing a delicious lunch.

WE GATHER TO DO THE WORK OF GOD’S KINGDOM

STATED CLERK’S REPORT

Moderator, Sisters and Brothers of the Faith:

The Minutes of the One-hundred-eighth Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Peaks (May 5, 2016) are

currently available on line at peakspresbytery.org.

ACTIONS REPORTED (CORRESPONDENCE):

1) Report of the Commission to Install J. David Roberts as Associate Pastor of the St. Andrew Presbyterian

Church of Lynchburg, VA, on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 4:00 p.m..

Teaching Elders

Stephen Earl, Moderator David Etheridge

Kim Jeffries Kristie Miles

Ruling Elders

Margie Anderson (Covenant Lynchburg)

Ron Coleman (Altavista)

Chris Conrad (St. Andrew)

Beth Groover, Clerk (St. Andrew)

Invited to Sit with the Commission

Rev. Evan R. Smith (Shenandoah Presbytery)

Other Teaching and Ruling Elders

David Gellert

Kim Steinhorst

Nancy Dawson

Hugh Springer

Howard Jennings (Quaker)

Terri Cornwell (Rustburg)

The Act of Installation

Sermon: Evan Smith

Title: “The Burden”

Scripture: Exodus 33: 1-3, 12-18,

Hebrews13: 15-17

Propounding the Constitutional Questions

To the Teaching Elder : Stephen Earl

To the Congregation: Beth Groover

Charge to the Teaching Elder: Kim Jeffries

Charge to the Congregation: Margie Anderson

Benediction: Rev. J. David Roberts

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RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. The approval of the minutes of the One-hundred-seventh Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of the Peaks

(February 13. 2016) as reviewed by those persons designated by the Standing Rules, APPROVED IN

CONSENT AGENDA

2. That motions be reduced to writing and sent to the clerks’ table before discussion. APPROVED IN

CONSENTAGENDA

3. That all committee reports be received. APPROVED IN CONSENT AGENDA

4. That the Commission to Install J. David Roberts be dismissed with heartfelt thanks. APPROVED IN

CONSENT AGENDA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Report on Church Filings of the 2015 Session Annual Statistical Report

(The 125 Congregations as of December 31, 2015 includes one dismissed January 31, 2016)

Honor Roll:

Altavista

Appomattox CH

Appomattox PE

Berry Hill

Bluemont

Brookneal

Christiansburg

Clifton Forge

Colonial Covington

First Cumberland

Danville, First

Diamond Hill

Drakes Branch

Fairlawn

Falling Spring AC

Fellowship

Forest

Glasgow

Green Ridge

Hermon

Kentuck

1st,Martinsville

Mayberry

Maysville

McAllister Memorial

Memorial

Mizpah

New Concord

New Dublin

Northminister,

Roanoke

Northside Oak

View Old Brick

Old Concord

Peaks

Pearisburg

Phenix Pulaski,

First Radford

Roanoke

Roanoke Valley

Roanoke, Second

Sinking Spring

Trinity//SML Unity

Additional Reports

Amherst Oak Level High Bridge

Arvon College Trinity New Canton

Belspring Kayser Memorial Jamestown

Blacksburg Briery Trinity Ridgeway

Buchanan Low Moor St. Andrew

Virginia Covenant, Lynchburg Belmont

Village Lynchburg, First Covenant, Roanoke

Clarksville Quaker Memorial Raleigh Court

Mallow Williamson Memorial West End

New Store Westminister Salem

Douglas Madisonville Cool Spring

Fincastle Grace Mt. Carmel

Fork Union Villamont

Falling Spring RC Meherrin

Partial Reports:

Concord Mary Horner Walker Forest Hills

Elon Gethsemane United Montvale

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No Report Submitted:

Beale Memorial Farmville Peace

Bedford Fifth Ave Providence

Bethlehem Glen Wilton R D Holmes Memorial

Browns Harmony Roanoke, First

Buffalo Hat Creek (Dismissed 1/31/16)

Campbell Memorial Holbrook Street Rocky Mount

Chatham Massies Mill Rough Creek

Collinsville, First Pisgah Rustburg

Coolwell PC of Floyd Shelton Memorial

Danube Matthews Memorial South Boston, First

Davis Memorial Mercy Seat

Dublin Narrows, First

Presbytery Report

2015

Presbytery Number

Name

150530

The Peaks

Address

City/State

Phone

Email

Web Site

Fax

1022 Floyd St Ste A

Lynchburg, VA 24501

434-845-1754

office@peakspresbytery.org

434-847-4650

Membership

Prior Active Members

Gains

15388

Losses

17 & Under 84 Certified 336

18 & Over 104 Deaths 229

Certified 148 Other 465

Other 47

Total Gains 383 Total Losses 1030

Total Active Members 14741 Baptized 787

Other Participants 713

Total Adherents 16241

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Female Members 8546

Average Attendance 4747 Affiliate Members 83

Baptisms

Child Baptisms

117 Officers

Male Session

357

Adult Baptisms 20 Female Session 355

Male Deacons 72

Female Deacons 69

Age Distribution of Active Members Male Femaie

25 & Under 1148 435 575

26 - 45 1596 633 769

46 - 55 1243 469 650

56 - 65 1754 666 901

Over 65 3242 1088 1733

Total Distribution 8983 3291 4628

People with Disabilities

Hearing

328

Sight 100

Mobility 379

Other 112

Christian Education

Birth 3

157

Grade 7

92

Age 4 64 Grade 8 76

Kindergarten 81 Grade 9 69

Grade 1 75 Grade 10 69

Grade 2 60 Grade 11 61

Grade 3 52 Grade 12 100

Grade 4 75 Young Adults 155

Grade 5 83 Over 25 1676

Grade 6 92 Teachers/Officers 450

Total 3487

Racial Ethnic Breakdown

Asian

Membership

33

Elders

3

Deacons Male

12

Female

18

Black 107 9 8 40 58

19

African American 102 19 7 22 23

African 5 1 2 3

Middle Eastern 2

Hispanic 8 1 4 3

Native American 144 12 143 1

White 10562 572 88 4203 4461

Other 3 1 2

Totals 10966 617 103 4427 4569

Potential Giving Units 5,010 Budgeted Income 11,942,451

Budgeted Expense 12,699,065

Receipts

Regular Contributions

11,929,982

Bequests

902,061

Capital Building Fund 985,795 Other Income 836,369

Investment Income 711,122 Subsidy or Aid 43,493

Expenditures

Local Program

11,044,768

Per Capital Apprt

136,572

Local Mission 948,796 Validated Mission 610,201

Capital Expenditures 805,610 Theological Fund 3,328

Investment Expenditures 198,505 Other Mission 335,063

REPORT FROM THE CABINET

INFORMATION: 1. Cabinet reviewed the schedule for cabinet and presbytery’s meetings for 2016 as follows:

Presbytery

Saturday, August 20 Covenant, Roanoke – 12:00 – 5:30

Thursday, November 17 Christiansburg

Cabinet Presbytery Packet Reports Due

Thursday July 21 Thursday, July 28

Thursday, October 20 Thursday, October 27

2. The schedule for incorporating the theme of the Great Ends of the Church into our presbytery

meetings continues as follows:

May - Shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship of the children of God

August - Maintenance of divine worship and preservation of the truth

November - Promotion of social righteousness and exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven to

the world.

3. Cabinet Chair Margie Anderson reminded members of Cabinet of the responsibility of Cabinet to nominate

persons to serve on the Nominating Committee. Anyone interested in serving on the nominating committee, please

contact Margie Anderson, Chair of Cabinet or Nancy Dawson, GP.

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ACTIONS REPORTED: 1. Approved Docket for POP Meeting at Trinity Ecumenical Parish on Thursday, May 5, 2016.

2. Approved minutes of January 14, 2016 meeting of the cabinet

3. Appointed a Task Force to assess why churches are not sending ruling elder commissioners to POP

meeting and to propose ways for 2017 POP meeting to be relevant, faith-filled and effective. Task Force

members include:

Margie Anderson, Will Robinson, Ron Coleman, Smith Chaney

4. Approved the following dates for 2017 Cabinet Meetings:

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Thursday, October 19, 2017

RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. The Cabinet Chair, Margie Anderson, recommended the following date for 2017 Presbytery meetings:

Saturday, February 18, 2017 (Snow Date – Saturday, March 4, 2017)

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Saturday, August 19, 2017

Thursday, November 16, 2017

APPROVED

REPORT OF THE GENERAL PRESBYTER

The General Presbyter of the Presbytery of the Peaks, Nancy Dawson, addressed the Presbytery. Her report was

very positive.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

RECOMMENDATION: That the following be approved for committee positions:

COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION Theresa Underwood RE, Virginia, 2018

Gary Marshall TE, Mallow, 2019

COMMITTEE ON CHURCH DEVELOPMENT Russ Merritt TE, Northminster, Roanoke, 2018

W.D. Hasty HR, 2018

COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLESHIP Skip Hastings HR, 2017

COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP Tony Ward RE, West End, 2017

Sandra Minter RE, First, Covington, 2019

Sarah Martin TE, Colonial, 2019

COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY Dale Brown TE, Cumberland, 2016

Gwen Edwards RE, Holbrook, 2017

Kim Jeffreys TE, Madisonville, 2018

Carl Utley TE, Covenant, Roanoke, 201

Cynthia Erb RE, Altavista, 2019

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COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS Larry Betts RE, Mayberry, 2017

COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION Matt Gaventa TE, Amherst, 2019

Richard Tate RE, Bedford, 2019

George Goodman HR, 2019

TRUSTEES David Clark RE, First, Danville, 2019

Ed McElmurray RE, Covenant, Roanoke, 2019

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

John Erb RE, Altavista, 2019

Hugh Springer HR, 2019

Leslie Matney RE, Trinity Ecumenical, 2016

The various leadership positions in the POP to be filled as listed above APPROVED.

ADDITIONAL REPORTS The following additional reports were received for information.

REPORT ON THE COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP

INFORMATION: 1. Recently held 6 Officer Training Sessions throughout the Presbytery. The sessions were well attended and hosts

graciously accommodated with space, refreshments, and a devotion. The dates were February 27 and 28, March

5 and 6, 12 and 13 -2016

2. Professionals Retreat set for October 17 and 18 at Eagle Eyrie. Leadership and COM will be partnering to put

this event together. The theme is Abide with Me under the leadership of our Keynote: Rev. Carol Hassell from

Charlotte, NC.

3. New Pastor Orientation will be a joint event with COM and will be occurring Wednesday, April 27th

at the

Presbytery Office.

4. CRE Program announced a new website that is up and running. The Old Testament class is underway.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY

ACTIONS REPORTED: 1. Enrolled Jordan Hertz, ruling elder at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church, as an inquirer under care of

CPM.

2. Heard liaison updates on other candidates other care of CPM.

REPORT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

INFORMATION:

1. Spring Neighborhood Gatherings:

New River Neighborhood: Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, Radford, Saturday morning, April 9; 32 total present, five

churches represented (Christiansburg, Fairlawn, Old Brick, Pearisburg, and Pulaski First); 70 bags with toiletry and

other items made for local nursing homes and three Linus blankets were made.

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Highlands Neighborhood: First Presbyterian Church, Covington, Saturday afternoon, April 9; 31 total present, six

churches represented (Clifton Forge, First Covington, High Bridge, Low Moor, Mallow, and Virginia); 50 bags with

toiletry and other items made for local nursing homes and three Linus blankets were made.

Roanoke Valley Neighborhood: Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Saturday morning, April 16

Southside Neighborhood: Unity Presbyterian Church, Danville, Saturday afternoon, April 16

Hill Cities Neighborhood: Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Saturday morning, April 23

Piedmont Neighborhood: Madisonsville Presbyterian Church, Charlotte Court House, Saturday afternoon, April 23

2. Synod Summer Gathering: June 9-12, Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center in Harrisonburg

3. Next Coordinating Team Meeting: Saturday, May 14, at Campbell Memorial Presbyterian Church in

Vinton

News on Spring Neighborhood Gatherings taking place since original report:

Roanoke Valley Neighborhood: Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Saturday morning, April

16; 26 total present, six churches represented (Campbell Memorial, Colonial, Green Ridge, Northminster,

Salem, and Second); 55 bags with toiletry and other items made for local nursing homes

Southside Neighborhood: Unity Presbyterian Church, Danville, Saturday afternoon, April 16; 22 total

present, six churches represented (Danville First, Holbrook Street, Kentuck, Mizpah, Unity, and

Williamson Memorial); 31 bags with toiletry and other items made for local nursing homes and five Linus

Blankets were made.

Hill Cities Neighborhood: Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Saturday morning, April

23; 20 total present, four churches represented (Forest, Lynchburg First, Quaker Memorial, and Diamond

Hill from Piedmont Neighborhood); 21 bags with toiletry and other items made for local nursing homes

and three Linus Blankets were made.

Piedmont Neighborhood: Madisonville Presbyterian Church, Cullen, Saturday afternoon, April 23; 14

total present, two churches represented (Gethsemane and Madisonville); 21 bags with toiletry and other

items made for local nursing homes and three Linus Blankets were made.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON MISSIONS

INFORMATION: 1. From the Emergency Response Workgroup: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has responded to the disaster in

Appomattox following the tornados there in March. The PDA has set up a fund of $7,500 through the Presbytery to

help with this disaster recovery.

2. PDA and Presbyterian Women will have a training April 8-9 at Massanetta Springs to train people in Disaster

Preparedness.

3. Giving for the Two Cents a Meal offering is down. Two Cents a Meal offering totaled $644.54. Denise

reminded us that if everyone gave 2 Cents a Meal, the total would be $300,000.00. Think of what that could do.

4. Community Block Grants: 19 agencies applied totaling $56,700.00 in requests. Only $43,500.00 was available

but all who applied received something.

5. The newest Block Grant recipient is Pulaski Grow. A group using fish tanks to produce food.

6. We are reminding everyone to attend the Ecumenical Advocacy Days in April. The theme is “Race, Class,

Power.”

7. A joint trip (Presbytery of the Peaks and James) to Guatemala through CEDEPCA. The dates are July 23-30.

The application deadline is May 1. The cost is $1700.00 but there is scholarship money available. Teresa Auldridge

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(Salem Presbyterian) and Steve Earl are leading this trip. The focus of the trip is on participating in the

Biblical/Pastoral classes and studying issues related to immigration and “land grab” of indigenous lands by

multinational corporations.

8. 9 Ukirk at VA Tech students are going to Guatemala in May. Jeff Binder and Kathy Carpenter will be leading

this trip.

9. Jamie Smith, Campbell Memorial Presbyterian reported on his trip to Cuba in March.

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ACTIONS REPORTED:

1. Voted to give $1,000.00 to Cooper House to help with the funding of the student trip in May. (This vote was done

electronically.)

2. Voted to ask that Judith Castaneda, CEDEPCA Executive Director, be invited to the November 17 Presbytery

meeting for the re-signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Presbytery of the Peaks and CEDEPCA

and to celebrate CEDEPCA’s 30th

Anniversary. 3. Voted to pay for her airline ticket.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

That the cabinet invite Judith Castaneda to the November Presbytery meeting to sign the Memorandum of

Understanding

REPORT OF THE NATIONAL BLACK PRESBYTERIAN CAUCUS

INFORMATION:

We feel that one reason why our caucus exists is to help the presbytery of the Peaks do mission and ministry in the

Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. and in the Church of Jesus Christ. Members of the caucus are members of small

congregations. It is no wonder that concerns are frequently raised about small congregations. However, these

concerns are not relegated to those congregations from whence come members of the caucus.

Because of the foregoing, and other reasons, we call upon whatever able entity of our presbytery to do whatever its

resources would enable it to do to assist these particular congregations to be more viable. This would serve as an

investment, for these congregations would be enhanced. Thus, viable signs of strength of our presbytery will be the

consequence.

Our caucus has grave concerns that extend far beyond the walls of congregations. It is depressing to think of the

gravity of harm and hurt heaped upon some of God’s people, with injustice being done in courts of law and the

Church’s voice is not being raised or heard, in too many instances.

When members of the caucus saw an overture that is expected to be presented to the upcoming sitting of the General

Assembly, eyebrows were raised in jubilation. The said overture is referred to as 90-90. It is calling attention to:

o The shooting and killings of African American Males

o Murder as a rising and prolific cause of death in African American males

o The escalating and exclusive incarceration of African American males/American males

o Deteriorating educational and employment opportunities for Africans

Overture

Pittsburgh Presbytery overtures the 222nd

General Assembly (2016) of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to take

specific action, not just in word, but also in deed, to address and improve the worsening plight of the African

American male in five specified cities as a pilot initiative pointing toward future and further nationwide intervention.

Recommendation:

Because Micah 6:8 with its powerful words to “Do justice, love kindness and walk humbly” calls us to action and

not only proclamation, Pittsburgh Presbytery overtures the General Assembly to specific action in the five cities

where the plight of the African American male is especially egregious, including one where a future General

Assembly will be held:

o Baltimore, Maryland-GA 2020

o Charlotte, North Carolina

o Cleveland, Ohio

o New York, New York

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o Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Funds are available within some designated areas of the General Assembly. The request from these funds to defray

expenses for the listed enterprise is $5,000,000 dollars, one million for each of the said cities.

We urge our commissioners, and all people of faith and good will, to vote and lobby for the adoption of this humane

overture.

To God be the glory.

George M. Wilson, President

REPORT OF THE SESSION RECORDS WORK GROUP

INFORMATION:

1. The Session Records Work Group continues to receive and review both past and current session minutes.

Please see the Addendum for the quarterly report showing the running record of minutes submitted for

review.

2. Churches are reminded to pick up minutes that have been reviewed by the Session Records Work

Group at the end of each Presbytery meeting. Picking up the minutes will save the Presbytery mailing

costs.

3. The churches listed below have Session Minutes and/or Session Records Review Forms that can be picked

up at the Session Records table in the registration area on May 5:

Briery Fifth Avenue New Dublin Unity

Buffalo Glasgow Oak Level West End

Douglas Meherrin Raleigh Court

Elon Mt. Carmel Roanoke

4. Past or current sets of minutes may be submitted for review at any time. However, 2015 session minutes

are due for review during the year 2016, and the Work Group reviews session minutes alphabetically by

church name at each Presbytery meeting. The remaining schedule for the review of 2015 session minutes

is as follows:

o Churches whose name begins with P-W at the May 5 Presbytery meeting

o Churches whose name begins with A-C at the August 20 Presbytery meeting

o Churches whose name begins with D-H at the November 17 Presbytery meeting

5. Churches that do not bring their 2015 Session Minutes to a Presbytery meeting are asked to send them,

along with a completed “Session Records Review Form,” to Dave Hayes, Chair of the Session Records

Work Group, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 701 Church Street, S.E., Blacksburg, VA 24060. Any

questions concerning Session Minutes should be directed to Dave at 540-818-1847 or

davidlavhayes@gmail.com. Churches should NOT send Minutes to the Presbytery Office!

6. Materials to assist Clerks of Session in their duties are available on-line through the Presbytery website at

www.peakspresbytery.org. Click on “Resources”; next click on Forms & Documents”; and finally click on

“Session Records” to view these materials.

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REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS TO THE

SYNOD OF THE MID-ATLANTIC ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION:

1. The 237

th Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Assembly convened March 14-15, 2016, at Ginter Park Presbyterian

Church in Richmond, Virginia.

2. Highlights of the Assembly included:

A considerable amount of time spent focusing on and discussing a new vision for the Synod of the

Mid Atlantic, reaffirming the work completed by the 2015 Synod Discernment Committee.

An update from the Discernment Committee with an overview of a Synod-wide gathering to be

held at Massanetta Springs that is proposed in order to better connect with presbyteries and

modeled after the PCUSA Big Tent Event.

A report from Synod leadership that, after participating in a gathering of leadership in Dallas that

included 15 of the 16 synods, no synod voted to change its geographical boundaries at this

time. Therefore, the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic joined with the other synods in a unified

recommendation to the 222nd

General Assembly (2016) that there be no changes in synods’

geographic boundaries.

3. In addition, the Assembly:

Worshiped together under the direction of Vice Moderator Alice Tewell;

Approved grants and awards totaling $63,550;

Approved funding projects totaling $16,450;

Kept the Synod per capita at 80 cents for 2017;

Received reports from Moderator David Sanders; Stated Clerk and Executive Warren Lesane;

Clayton Rascoe, Executive Director of Massanetta Springs; and Kim Bobo, Executive Director of

Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy;

Participated in a “visioning” process facilitated by guest presenter Sterling Morse, Coordinator for

Intercultural Ministries; and

Participated in committee work, with recommendations, motions, etc., reported by Committee

Chairs.

4. The complete Synod highlights will be included with the Addendum materials.

WE GATHER TO LEARN: continuing our study of The Great Ends of the Church

The Shelter, Nurture, and Spiritual Fellowship of the Children of God

A Series of brief examples of how this Great End of the Church is lived out in a variety of settings were

presented.

Wild Goose and Under His Wing Congregations .............................................................................. Rev. Edwin Lacy

UKirk Campus Ministry ................................................................................ Ginny Taylor-Troutman, Virginia Tech

A Church without a Pastor ..................................................... Jerry Arthur, Ruling Elder, Williamson Memorial PC

Presbyterian Children's Home of the Highlands ................................................................................... Jack Morgan

Brook Hill Farm...................................................................................................................................... Joanne Miller

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WE GATHER TO CELEBRATE

1. The Statistical Report Honor Roll was presented by Hugh Springer, Stated Clerk.

2. Gary Marshall led the celebration for the retirement of Michael Fleenor, TE, McAllister PC, Covington.

3. The Resolution of Appreciation was given by Margie Anderson.

CLOSING BUSINESS

The following report on Attendance and Absence was given by Stated Clerk, Hugh Springer:

Teaching Elder Member of Presbytery............................................................... ..... 69

Commissioned Ruling Elders Present and entitled to vote.................................... 3

(Counted as Elder Commissioners for the sake of parity)

Ruling Elder Commissioners/Cabinet/Committee Chairs..................................... 69

SUB-TOTAL VOTING....................................................................................... 141

Other Teaching Elders Serving in Peaks......................................................... 2

Visiting Ministers.................................................................................................... 1

Certified Christian Eucators…………………………………………………….. 0

Youth Advisory Delegates ……………………………………………………... 0

Visiting Ruling Elders............................................................................................. 12

Other Visitors................................................................................ ........................... 43

Presbytery Staff not included above........................................................................ 4

SUB-TOTAL NON- VOTING............................................................................ 62

TOTAL ATTENDANCE……………………….......................................... 203

Teaching Elders Excused..................9

Teaching Elders absent.....................9

Churches not represented by Ruling Elder Commissioners – 72

Two Cents a Meal: Denise Pillow reported that the offering for Two Cents a Meal totaled $644.54.

A closing prayer was offered by the Moderator, Ron Coleman.

Resolution of Appreciation, given by Margie Anderson

We came in the rain by car

To Trinity Parrish by the lake

And followed a prepared docket

We tried not to make a mistake.

The moderator was ready

Prepared to set a good pace.

The worship was lovely

The Reverend King preached creatively, "Infuriating Grace."

We gathered at The Lord's Table

Then commissioned hearts not made faint

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To go forth to the General Assembly

And do the work for all of the saints .

We examined three new pastors

And rejoiced with each of their flocks

Then joined around spread tables

Somewhere around noon on the clock.

There were reports and votes in the p.m.

And Spirit filled educational tales

Of shelter, nurture and fellowship

In all God's grace never fails.

So with our hearts full of thanks

And our souls filled with praise.

We return home this rainy Thursday.

Asking God's blessings on all of our days.

WE GO FORTH TO WORSHIP AND SERVE

FUTURE PRESBYTERY MEETINGS

Saturday, August 20 - Covenant, Roanoke - noon to 5:30 PM

(Workshops will be held in the AM on Finance, Stewardship, Disaster Preparedness, Overview from General

Assembly, & Mission Trips)

Thursday, November 17, Christiansburg PC, Christiansburg

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Pastor ChurchBase Cash

Salary

50% 0f SECA

@7.65%

Housing +Utilities

AllowanceTotal Cash

Salary

BOP Effective Salary

Total BOP DUES

BOP family

medical

Other Church Payments

(See Note 2)

Cost to Church

(See Note 1) % of Call

# 2016 Minimum TOC pastor provided housing 29,500 3,175 12,000 44,675 41,500 15,760 yes 60,435 100 #

1 Anderson, George Second, Roanoke 51,140 9,115 55,000 115,255 121,916 44,499 yes 15,776 175,530 100 1

2 Binder, Jeff Presby of Peaks 22,224 4,326 30,000 56,550 52,224 19,062 yes 75,612 100 2

3 Brown, Dale Cumberland 32,675 3,410 11,900 47,985 44,575 15,601 no 63,586 100 3

4 Childress, Stewart Bluemont/Mayberry 35,129 4,815 23,000 62,944 59,629 20,870 no 1,500 85,314 100 4

5 Chisom, Janet Salem (Assoc) 22,559 24,000 46,559 47,759 17,432 yes 1,200 65,191 100 5

6 Dawson, Nancy Presby of Peaks 37,785 6,857 45,000 89,642 82,785 31,017 yes 120,659 75 6

7 Dickerson, Linda Northside 35,508 5,433 24,867 65,808 62,481 22,806 yes 2,106 90,720 100 7

8 Earl, Steve Presby of Peaks 31,305 4,582 24,000 59,887 55,305 20,186 yes 80,073 100 8

9 Edwards, Bart Quaker 40,000 4,973 25,000 69,973 65,000 23,725 yes 93,698 100 9

10 Etheridge, David St. Andrew, Lynchburg 43,152 4,925 20,000 68,077 63,152 23,050 yes 91,127 100 10

11 Fleenor, Michael McAllister Memorial 100 11

12 Gaventa, Matthew Amherst 35,435 3,814 14,426 53,675 49,861 17,451 no 71,126 100 12

13 Gopadze, Marina Buchanan 32,198 3,802 17,500 53,500 49,698 17,394 no 70,894 100 13

14 Hickman, G. Michael Gethsemane 5,000 17,485 22,485 22,485 13,478 yes 35,963 100 14

15 Hinchcliff, Mark First, Martinsville 45,000 4,361 12,000 61,361 57,000 20,805 yes 82,166 100 15

16 Jeffreys, Kim Madisonville 17,000 8,000 25,000 25,000 13,120 38,120 60 16

17 Johnson, Jane Grace, Martinsville 24,000 2,754 12,000 38,754 36,000 15,345 yes 54,099 75 17

18 Johnson, Paul (2015) Shelton Memorial 13,000 2,000 24,000 39,000 37,000 14,560 yes 53,560 67 18

19 Johnson, Ronald Holbrook Street 45,498 0 10,000 55,498 55,756 19,515 no 258 100 19

20 Link, Elizabeth Second, Roanoke (Assoc.) 22,680 4,285 32,600 59,565 56,010 20,444 yes 730 80,739 100 20

21 Long, Bradley Forest Hills 28,220 3,663 18,800 50,683 48,792 17,809 yes 1,772 70,264 100 21

22 Losee, John Unity 34,655 3,655 13,125 51,435 51,435 18,774 yes 3,655 73,864 100 22

23 Marshall, Lisa Low Moor 14,713 4,901 19,614 19,614 12,474 no 32,088 50 23

24 McLavey, Robert Floyd 36,000 3,672 12,000 51,672 48,000 16,800 no (4,000) 64,472 24

25 McNair-King, Melissa First, Pulaski 32,500 3,672 15,500 51,672 48,000 17,520 yes 69,192 100 25

26 Mitchell, Loren Covenant, Roanoke 37,800 3,980 16,800 58,580 54,600 19,929 yes 4,200 82,709 100 26

27 Moss, James Clarksville 34,560 3,857 15,860 54,277 50,420 18,403 yes 72,680 100 27

28 Rheinhold, Kristin Green Ridge, Roanoke 29,500 3,175 12,000 44,675 41,500 15,100 no (4,000) 55,775 100 28

29 Roberts, J. David Saint Andrew, Lynchburg 35,000 4,208 20,000 59,208 55,000 20,075 yes 79,283 100 29

Note 3: Italicized entries indicate no report received; if available, 2015 amounts used instead.

2016 Terms of Call for Pastors with Housing Allowance

no report

Note 1: Cost to Church does not include travel reimbursement, continuing education or professional reimbursement expenses for the pastor

Note 2: Other Church Payments include additional SECA payments over 50%, deferred payments (403b, etc.), optional dental or insurance, utilities paid by the church, etc.,etc.

Four Churches are currently participating in the Small Church Residency Program - Diamond Hill, Floyd, Green Ridge, and Maysville & New Store. Each recieves a $4,000 credit for three years - see note next

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# Pastor ChurchBase Cash

Salary

50% 0f SECA

@7.65%

Housing +Utilities

AllowanceTotal Cash

Salary

BOP Effective Salary

Total BOP DUES

BOP family

medical

Other Church Payments

(See Note 2)

Cost to Church

(See Note 1) % of Call #

30 Robinson, Thomas Farmville 49,548 4,675 9,000 63,529 61,419 22,418 yes 2,565 88,512 100 30

31 Robinson, William Salem 41,500 0 23,500 65,000 65,000 23,725 yes 88,725 100 31

32 Salley, John Bedford 30,600 0 24,000 54,600 57,000 20,805 yes 2,400 77,805 100 32

33 Smith, Jamie Campbell Memorial 100 33

34 Taylor, Catherine Blacksburg 49,482 5,866 27,193 88,407 84,965 31,012 yes 8,290 127,709 100 34

35 Taylor-Troutman, Ginny Ukirk at VT, Cooper House 34,568 34,568 34,568 14,268 no 48,836 100 35

36 Thompson, Allen First, Danville 24,607 36,000 60,607 60,607 22,122 yes 82,729 100 36

37 Thompson, Rachel Second, Roanoke 35,500 3,634 12,000 51,134 48,230 16,881 no 1,480 69,495 100 37

38 Whaley, Andrew Raleigh Court, Roanoke 55,000 5,738 20,000 80,738 75,000 27,375 yes 108,113 100 38

39 Whitfield, R Morgan Forest 40,876 5,384 29,500 75,760 70,376 25,687 yes 101,447 100 39

40 Williams, Brent Colonial 33,336 4,889 25,776 64,001 63,912 22,369 8,520 94,890 100 40

Pastor ChurchBase Cash

Salary

50% 0f SECA

@7.65% Total Cash

Salary

Manse Rental Value

BOP Effective Salary

Presb. of Peaks

Escrow

Total BOP

DUESBOP family

medical

Other Church Payments

(See Note 2)

Cost to Church

See Note 1% of Call

# 2016 Minimum TOC With Church Manse 29,719 2,956 32,675 8,916 38,635 1,200 15,416 yes 49,291 100 #

1 Bowman, Matthew Maysville & New Store 29,719 2,956 32,675 8,916 38,635 1,200 15,416 yes (4,000) 49,291 1

2 Brokaw, Paul Clifton Forge 100 2

3 Chorle, Kenneth (2015) Falling Spring (RC) 33,000 3,446 36,446 9,900 42,900 1,100 15,928 yes 53,474 100 3

4 Dickerson, David Radford 50,276 5,000 55,276 15,083 65,359 1,300 23,856 yes 5,583 86,015 100 4

5 Grimes, Jason High Bridge 37,200 3,720 40,920 11,430 49,530 1,200 18,078 yes 5,300 64,598 100 5

6 Lee, Russell (2015) First, South Boston 62,305 5,610 67,915 18,690 80,995 1,500 28,348 no 97,763 100 6

7 Makin, Don Christiansburg 44,266 5,574 49,840 15,864 70,806 3,969 25,844 yes 17,800 97,453 100 7

8 Marshall, Gary Mallow 34,908 3,480 39,888 11,412 49,452 1,300 18,050 yes 59,238 100 8

9 Mitchell, Christy Diamond Hill 29,719 2,956 32,675 8,916 38,675 1,200 14,756 no (4,000) 48,631 100 9

10 Mitchell, Monte (2015) Fellowship 32,500 3,500 36,000 12,000 44,500 1,100 15,575 no 52,675 100 10

11 Pugh, Mikel Chatham 40,651 4,378 45,029 12,195 52,846 1,500 19,289 yes 65,818 100 11

12 Taylor-Troutman, Andrew New Dublin 42,954 4,626 47,580 13,158 56,112 1,200 20,481 yes 69,261 100 12

13 Tucker, D. Barrett Elon 36,655 3,645 45,410 13,102 56,777 4,500 20,724 yes 6,029 76,663 100 13

14 Unroe, Allison Fairlawn 45,900 4,609 50,509 13,903 60,246 1,200 21,086 no 5,443 77,795 100 14

15 Wiederholt, John First, Collinsville 24,391 2,516 26,907 7,589 32,885 1,000 14,066 yes 905 41,973 80 15

Note 1: Cost to Church does not include travel reimbursement, continuing education or professional reimbursement expenses for the pastor

Note 2: Other Church Payments include additional SECA payments over 50%, deferred payments (403b, etc.), optional dental or insurance, utilities paid by the church, etc.,etc.

Credit of $4,000 is made available through the Small Church Residency Program for three years ($2,000 from the PCUSA + $2,000 from Peaks Presbytery)

Note 3: Italicized entries indicate no report received; if available, 2015 amounts used instead.

Four Churches are currently participating in the Small Church Residency Program - Diamond Hill, Floyd, Green Ridge, and Maysville & New Store

2016 Terms of Call for Pastors with Church Manse

no report

no report

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