Summary of September 17, 2022, Stated Meeting Presbytery of Lake Michigan

The Stated Meeting was hosted by the Spring Lake Presbyterian Church.  Commissioners gathered in person were treated to a pig roast, with vegan offerings, as a gift from this congregation.  Other highlights of the meeting included:

Worship

• Reflections on Matthew 5:1-14
  by Joshua Banner, Spiritual Director and Founder -The Invitation Center
• Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
  Rev. Dan Anderson and elders from Spring Lake Presbyterian

Response to the Word

• Matthew 25 Vision Connection led by Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence
• Adoption of RGJ-08
  On Offering an Apology to African Americans for the Sin of Slavery and Its Legacy
• Acceptance of Apology by African American Representatives Present at the Meeting
• Receipt of gifts for the PC(USA) “Hands and Feet Initiative”

Recognition

• Of 50 years of Ordained service by Rev. Mark Pawlowski and Rev. Doug Peterson

Received

• The First Read of the 2023 Budget and accompanying documents

• Process and Timelines for input on First Read of Budget

• Dates and Process for Educational Forums for Church Treasurers and Administrators

• Report from Synod of the Covenant by Rev. Chip Hardwick, Synod Executive

• Reports from Commissioners to General Assembly
  Elder Willye Bryan, Rev. Peggy Casteel-Huston Rev. Scott Crane

Approved

• Consent Agenda

• 2023 Presbytery Per Capita of $26.00

• The status of Honorably Retired be conferred on the Rev. Scott Paul-Bonham

• Minimum Terms of Call for 2023
  $41,836 with Manse and Utilities
  $54,408 with Housing Allowance

Elected

• Moderator of the Presbytery for 2023
  Elder Paul Karsten, GR Westminster

• Vice Moderator of the Presbytery for 2023
  Rev. Gail Monsma, Paw Paw

• Moderator for Leadership Team for 2023
  Rev. Christine Barnes 

• Nomination/Representation Committee 2022  (Filling vacated term)
  Rev. Ruth Lowry, Plainwell

• Commission on Preparation for Ministry (2023)
  Rev. Bill Pinches

• Stated Clerk of Presbytery of Lake Michigan (Term corresponds to service as Executive Presbyter)
  Rev. Fran Lane-Lawrence

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