Presbytery Meeting Schedule
Welcome to the Stated Meeting on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Holt, 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: Rev. Sarah Juist
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- Sermon Texts: Genesis 1:1-2:3
- Sermon Title: “Making Space”
- Supporting Documents & Resources
- The offering today is designated for PCUSA Poverty in America
- Learn more about the program here.
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- The offering today is designated for PCUSA Poverty in America
11:00 a.m. BREAK (15 minutes)
11:15 a.m. BUSINESS PLENARY II
- Nominating & Representation Committee – Elder Ben Boerkel (10 minutes) [ACTION]
- Report of the Administrative Commission – FPC Church of White Pigeon, Michigan [ACTION]
- Report of the Commission on Ministry – Rev, Kristine Aragon Bruce (15 Minutes)
- Report to Presbytery regarding First Presbyterian Church – Richland
- Information – Board of Pensions Changes
- Celebration of Retirement – Rev. Karen Kelley
- Recommendation – Joint Ministry Westminster of Jackson, MI. [ACTION]
- Budget & Finance – Elder Beth Dyer (10 minutes)
- Property Sale – Recommendation for Westminster – Jackson, MI [ACTION]
- Information – Mission Action Plans
- Budget and Finance Report
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. Presbytery Mission Palooza
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 Saturday, September 14, 2024, at First Presbyterian Church of Paw Paw.
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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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