Stated Meeting Summary for September 14, 2024

The Stated Meeting was hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw and First Presbyterian Church of Decatur in Paw Paw, MI. Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall, Deputy Executive for Vision & Innovation at the Presbyterian Mission Agency, delivered an engaging sermon focused on the theme of “Serving with Energy.”

Following the meeting, attendees participated in a keynote presentation and discussion on innovation and rebuilding within the Church. Dr. Schlosser-Hall shared valuable resources from Rooted Good and the Presbyterian Mission Agency to help PC(USA) congregations navigate their economic future. These resources include booklets titled “How to Rent Well,” “How to Develop Well,” and “What About Taxes?”

Copies of these booklets are available for free at the Presbytery office. For more information, contact Rev. Chrissy Westbury at associatepresbyter@lakemichiganpresbytery.org.

Worship

• “Serving with Energy” a reflection on Acts chapter 10.
• Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall, Deputy Exec for Vision & Innovation
• Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
• Rev. Gail Monsma and CRE David Habicht

Received

• Report of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan General Assembly Commissioners
• Elder Eileen Best, Elder Brian Nederveld, Rev. Lynette Sparks, Rev. Stan Jenkins and Bridgette Bol 
• Report of the Budget and Finance Committee – First Read of the Proposed Budget for 2025
• Elder Beth Dyer
• Report of the Synod of the Covenant Commissioner 
• Elder Andy Thorburn
• Report of the Commission on Ministry 
• Rev, Kristine Aragon Bruce 
• Celebration of Retirement – Rev. Peggy Casteel-Huston and Rev. Annemarie Kidder
• Report of the Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk

Approved

• Appointment of Temporary Clerks
• Seating of Corresponding Members
• Approval of the Docket
• Consent Agenda
• Report of the Leadership Team – Elder Paul Karsten
• Recommendation for one-time financial assistance for congregations
• Recommendation for 2025 Presbytery Per Capita Increase to $27.76
• Recommendation for 2025 Minimum Terms of Call
• Recommending the appointment of an Administrative Commission
  For First Presbyterian Church of Richland, MI

The next Presbytery meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven.