Presbytery Meeting Schedule
Welcome to the Stated Meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw, Michigan.
8:30 a.m. Registration opens: Please sign the Roll of the Presbytery by checking in.
9:30 a.m. LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE – Rev. Gail Monsma (Moderator)
- OPENING OF THE STATED MEETING
- Call to Order and Opening Prayer
- Declaration of Quorum
9:35 a.m. BUSINESS PLENARY I
- Appointment of Temporary Clerks [ACTION]
- Seating of Corresponding Members [ACTION]
- Approval of the Docket [ACTION]
- Welcome
- First-Time Elders and Christian Educators
- Guests and Visitors
- Introduction of New Teaching Elders Members
- Greetings from the Host Church – Rev. Kirk Miller
- Approval of the Consent Agenda [ACTION]
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- Supporting Documents for the Consent Agenda
10:00 a.m. WORSHIP – (See insert)
Message: Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall
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- Sermon Texts: Acts, Chapter 10 (selections)
- Sermon Title: “Holy Innovation and Holy Intersections”
The offering today is designated to support Inquirers and Candidates under the care of
the Presbytery of Lake Michigan.
11:00 a.m. BREAK (15 minutes)
11:15 a.m. BUSINESS PLENARY II
- Nominating & Representation Committee – Rev. Lis Schrott (10 minutes) [ACTION]
- Report of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan General Assembly Commissioners – Elder Eileen Best, Elder Brian Nederveld, Rev. Lynette Sparks, Rev. Stan Jenkins (15 minutes)
- Budget & Finance – Elder Beth Dyer (10 minutes)
- First Read Only Proposed Budget for 2025
- Report of the Leadership Team – Elder Paul Karsten (5 Minutes)
- Recommendation for one-time financial assistance for congregations [ACTION]
- Recommendation for 2025 Presbytery Per Capita Increase to $27.76
(2025 Per Capita set by the GA is $10.84/ and by the Synod is $3.40
If presbytery per capita is approved, the total will be $42.00 ) [ACTION]
- Report of the Synod of the Covenant Commissioner – Elder Andy Thorburn (5 minutes)
- Report of the Commission on Ministry – Rev. Kristin Stroble (25 minutes)
- Celebration of the Retirement of Rev. Peggy Casteel-Huston
- Celebration of the Retirement of Rev. Annemarie Kidder
- Recommendation for 2025 Minimum Terms of Call [ACTION]
- Recommending the appointment of an Administrative Commission For First Presbyterian Church of Richland, MI [ACTION]
- Report of the Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk (5 minutes)
- Educational Opportunities
- Support of Congregations
12:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT – Rev. Gail Monsma (Moderator)
- EXTINGUISHING THE CANDLE
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Fellowship
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation – Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall
Deputy Executive for Vision, Innovation & Rebuilding,
Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Full Stated Meeting Packet Available
View the full stated meeting packet as one PDF document with page numbers.
Questions about Stated Meeting packet materials should be directed to office@lakemichiganpresbytery.org
The next Presbytery meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven.
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Next Stated Meetings
The next regular Stated Meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday 14, 2024, and will be hosted by First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw
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