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News in THE PRESBYTERY:
Inside this issue:
Next Presbytery Meeting Date
November 6, 2014
Stated Presbytery Meeting
11:00 a.m.
Lakeshore Center at Okoboji
Prayers
2
Thoughts from Dave
3
Installation Invitation
4
Ruling Elder Training
5
‘New Synod Exec
7
Presbytery Mission Trip
10
Help Wanted
11
Education Events
13
Special points of interest:
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2015 Budget Planning
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Moderating meetings
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Presbyterian Foundation
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Goldfield/Clarion Meals from the
Heartland
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Prayers
CHURCHES AND PASTORS
Candidates and Inquirers
October 19, 2014 Reinbeck, Amity
Diane Martin, CRE
Candidates
October 26, 2014 Waterloo, St.
Erin Marth
Patricia Geadelmann
Andrew;’s
Inquirers
November 2, 2014
Lime Springs,
Saratoga—Rev. Tim Sir
Rebecca Dix
Andrew Hagee
Julie Erkel Hagee
November 9, 2014 Lone Rock,
Lone Rock—Rev. Doug House
Stephen Keve
Heather Libich
November 16, 2014 Clarion,
United—Rev. Bill Kem
November 23, 2014
First, Jefferson
– Rev. Gordon Moen
November 30, 2014 First, Ackley –
Rev. Lynne Hanna
Please Note:
Kaylene is back in the office part time for the next
few weeks. She will be working 4-6 hr days.
Thank you for your support after my surgery.
Office hours are 8:30-4:30 M-TH
Keep in your prayers:
A surprise celebration was held at
Goldfield United Presbyterian
Church on Sunday, September
28, for Diane Kraft, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary this
fall as secretary/treasurer of the
church.
Congratulations, Diane!
Sharma and Keith Brockmeyer.
Sharma is on staff at LakeshoreCenter at Okoboji. Their home
burned and all was lost on Sunday, October 5. Cards may be
sent to them c/o Lakeshore Center, 1864 Hwy 86, Milford, IA
51351.
Elder Ray N. Morgan of Algona.
Died Sunday, Oct. 5th, Ray was a
former Presbytery Moderator, and
chair and member of various
Presbytery committees.
Cards and condolences may be
sent to his wife, Verna Lee Morgan, and family at Box 593, 801 S
Minnesota St., Algona, IA 50511.
Rev. Greg Bock, Honorably Retired, has been diagnosed with a
brain tumor. Notes may be sent
to him at Villa Care Center, 2721
10th Avenue N, Fort Dodge, IA
50501
NOTE: If you have a prayer
request or joy to share, please
email
[email protected]
or phone 319-233-1747
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Thoughts from Dave. . .
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
It came across my screen this week. A sheet of dreadful percentages regarding
pastors. ____ Percent will leave the ministry in the first five years. Only ____ percent will end up retiring from the parish ministry. _____ Percent feel abused and
unappreciated. I am reluctant to reprint the page since no credit was given and
we don’t know who provided the statistics. When our children were beginning
to drive I often reminded them to be careful. At one point I said, “Remember 85
percent (I don’t remember the actual percentage but it was high) of fender benders happen backing up”. My son replied, “Yes, and 90 percent of percentages are
made up.”
October is pastor appreciation month. For those of us who have been at it for a
while, many of us would agree the parish ministry has reached new heights or
depths of challenging. It would be good if you would offer a kind word, an expression of appreciation to the pastor or staff members who serve in and through
your church.
However there is a part of me which wonders when it will be elder….. Deacon…..
Choir director…… Sunday school teacher…… appreciation month? Perhaps it is
time to simply be more appreciative and express it.
There is that biblical concept that the world will know us, our Christian witness, by
our fruits. They will be drawn to Christ when they see our love, our gratitude, our
appreciation, our service.
October is pastor appreciation month.
With love in Christ – in appreciation for the pastors of North Central Iowa Presbytery,
David Feltman
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The Presbytery of North Central Iowa
Invites You to
A Service of Installation for
The Reverend Sara C.R. Hill
as Associate Pastor
First Presbyterian Church
1111 5th Avenue North
Fort Dodge, Iowa
Service to be held at the church
October 19, 2014
4:00 p.m.
Reception following the service
Growing Giving Online
We all love a challenge, right? How about challenging your members to
join with Presbyterians across the nation, to make an online gift for
their church and/or their favorite ministry on Tuesday, December 2.
This is the global Giving Tuesday date and charitable organizations
around the globe will be encouraging their supporters to make a gift.
Be part of it! Let's see what giving together can mean for mission and
ministry.
You've already got the platform. Here are some resources to help promote this initiative. For more information you can also visit givingtuesday.org
COME ON...Let's do this!
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Thursday, November 6th - NCI Presbytery Meeting
Friday, November 7th - Ruling Elder Training
LAKESHORE CENTER AT OKOBOJI
We hope you plan on joining us for a wonderful day up in Okoboji as we gather together for
our November Presbytery meeting.
This year we will be offering a training event for all ruling elders from 10:00am-3:00pm
on Friday, November 7th.
Stay overnight after Thursday’s meeting, or come up the night before the training for
FREE!.
To Register for the Ruling Elder Training, RSVP to [email protected] to
reserve your lodging. (Rooms include 2 queen beds)
The Ruling Elder Training will include:
What does an effective ruling elder look like? (Qualities/Actions)
Definition of a Ruling Elder (Book of Order)
Constitutional Questions
We hope this opportunity prepares your Ruling Elders for ministry in your congregations, and
provides a space to meet others who are serving.
Regarding ruling elders: Moderating Meetings
Office of the General Assembly
MILLIE SNYDER
As a ruling elder, you may have been asked, or will be asked, to moderate
a committee or a meeting. For some of us who aren’t accustomed to
leading meetings, this call seems frightening or overwhelming.
Here are some practical guidelines for moderating church meetings.
Click on the blue link above.
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For your 2015 Budget Planning:
2015 Per Capita
General Assembly
7.07
Synod
5.20
Presbytery
18.54
TOTAL
$30.81
2015 Mission
25%
4%
71%
100%
Your church 2015 General Mission Pledge form and a 2015 pastor compensation letter from the Committee on Ministry will be sent soon.
Also, we offer other giving opportunities within the presbytery as expressed in
the June letters from Rev. Loren Shellabarger, Rev. Dr. S. Glenn Wilson and
Rev. David Feltman, to the churches regarding the encouraging ministry during 2014 and the vibrant and exciting potential for 2015 in partnership with the
churches of North Central Iowa.
Ministry with the Presbytery:
Annual Presbytery-wide Mission Trips—January 21-February 8 to Charleston,
South Carolina.
Lakeshore Center on Okoboji varied ministries for and with our churches
Candidates and Inquirers under our care
Macedonia Ministries for pastors/CRE’s begins in 2015
Mission & Ministry Board approved grants of approximately $50,000 for projects partnering with local ministries.
Committee on Ministry as they work with churches in transition
Transformational church mission dollars for second mile giving:
Central Presbyterian Church in Nevada
Life and Hope Presbyterian Church, Fort Dodge and Webster County
If your church has any questions for Presbytery, we stand ready to visit with
you to listen to your concerns, challenges and visions for the future.
Call 319-233-1747 or 319-231-3570.
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GIVING BACK IN RETURN: Elona Street-Stewart to become first
American Indian synod executive
Duane Sweep, Special to Presbyterian News Service, Presbyterian News Service
The Synod of Lakes and Prairies elected Elona Street-Stewart, its current associate
for racial ethnic ministries and community empowerment, to be its next synod executive effective Jan. 1.
She will be the first Native American to serve as a synod executive in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
A ruling elder and a longtime staff member of the synod, she was elected when
the synod met at the Mt. Olivet Conference and Retreat Center here Oct. 5-7.
Street-Stewart, who has served in her current position in the synod since 1994,
said, "I am a woman of faith and I am grateful to serve wherever I am called."
To read more of this article, go to: https://www.pcusa.org/news/2014/10/13/
giving-back-return/
JOB OPENING:
MINISTER OF PASTORAL CARE
The Presbytery of Northern Plains is seeking a Minister of Pastoral Care. This is a ¼
time, contractual position paying a $1000/month stipend. Expenses will be reimbursed. The successful candidate will be an ordained Presbyterian teaching elder.
Click here to view position description.
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Presbytery Calendar
Presbytery calendar dates are on a first come first served basis. If you (Presbytery Committee, Commission, Board, Church, or other Presbytery groups) are planning a meeting/event/or time please contact the Presbytery office or check the Presbytery calendar. Thank you. A complete calendar is on the website at
www.presbynciowa.org
Date
Time
Event
Location
16
11:30
SE Pastor Cluster
Grundy Center, First
18
9:30
M&M Grant Consultation meeting
Maxwell, First
19
4:00
Rev. Sara Hill Installation service
Fort Dodge, First
20
9:30
Cluster B
5:00
Lay Academy Board
Ft. Dodge, Village Inn
7:00
Life & Hope Commission
Life & Hope at Baptist bldg.
21
2:00
Stewardship & Finance meets
Ackley, First
23
1:00
Intentional Faith Tewell Seminar
Ames, Northminster
October
26
Conrad, First
Reformation Sunday
28
1:30
Cluster D
Waterloo, Westminster
29
10:00
Cluster C
Boone, First
30
10:00
Vital Ministries Initiative
Ackley, First
November
6
11:00
Stated Presbytery Meeting
Lakeshore Center at Okoboji
7
10:00
Ruling Elder Training
Lakeshore Center at Okoboji
10
5:00
Committee on Ministry meeting
Ackley, First
11
5:00
ELP/CLP/CRE Gathering
Ackley, First
Barnabas Cohort
Quaker Heights, Eldora
9:30
Cluster A
Lakota, First
11:30
SE Pastor Cluster
Grundy Center, First
2:00
Cluster G
Fort Dodge, First
Lay Academy-Preaching
Fort Dodge, First
Transitional Ministry Pastors
Ackley, Pizza Ranch
13-14
20
21-22
24
2:00
26-27
Presbytery Office Closed
December
1
Noon
First Call Pastors
Ackley, First
3
10:00
Cluster F
Toledo, First
4
5:00
Council
Ackley, First
5
11:00
Camp Board
Lakeshore Center at Okoboji
8
5:00
Committee on Ministry
Ackley, First
18
11:30
SE Pastor Cluster Gathering
Grundy Center, First
25
Presbytery Office Closed
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Plan Now for Your Church to
‘Adopt’ Its Very Own Cabin!
Several churches from the two Presbyteries which own
the Lakeshore Center at Okoboji, (North Central Iowa Presbytery and Prospect Hill Presbytery in northwest Iowa) have
already ‘adopted’ cabins to care for. They include Pine - Memorial Presbyterian Church
in Cherokee; Cottonwood - First Presbyterian Church, Paullina; Maple - Cedar Heights
Community Presbyterian Church, Cedar Falls; Linden - First Presbyterian Churches of
Irvington and Algona; Pin Oak – First Presbyterian, Mason City; Black Oak - First Presbyterian in Sioux City, and Bur Oak - Westminster Presbyterian, Ida Grove. Algona and
Irvington have also adopted the Rec Hall.
Additional cabins are still longing to be adopted. These include Red Oak, White
Oak, Aspen 1, Aspen 2, the First Aid Cabin, and the Cottage.
The Chapel and the Canteen (old dining hall) can also be
adopted, as well as the Challenge Course, the archery range,
the waterfront, etc.. So think about applying for a Presbytery
grant, or holding an innovative fund-raising extravaganza, or
partnering with another church to take on this challenge. (Just
ask the folks from the Algona and Irvington Churches how much
fun they’ve had working together on ‘their’ cabin!)
Fall is a great time to consider adopting a cabin, when church budgets are still being
finalized. And how about bringing a group to the Saturday, Oct. 4 Fall Work Day at the
Lakeshore Center to enjoy the fun and fellowship and check out the cabins that are still
‘up for grabs’! See elsewhere in this edition of the e-news for more information about the
Work Day.
Individuals or teams are even welcome to come and work year round
to help modernize the camp’s facilities. Or help out for a week or two, if
that fits your schedule. And here’s a real ‘perk’ for those participating.
Overnight lodging is free in the lovely Lakeshore Lodge for those who
work 8 hours during a 24-hour period. You are only asked to pay for
your food. For more details about adopting a cabin contact Director Beth Ehlers
([email protected])
Is your church’s name conspicuously absent from the above list of
‘adopters’? Fortunately there’s plenty of time to remedy that. Any of the
participants of the churches who’ve ‘adopted’ a cabin will tell you what a
fulfilling experience it is to work together on this project. So come. Immerse yourself in the relaxing surroundings of nature. Become reenergized by the beautiful lakeshore view. Take a slow tranquil walk
through the peaceful woods and reconnect with God in this sacred
place.
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On Saturday, October 4, the Goldfield and Clarion
United Presbyterian churches teamed up to package
meals for Meals from the Heartland (Des Moines). The
event was held at the Goldfield United Presbyterian
church from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There were two shifts, with 30 volunteers per shift from the two churches, plus members of the Congregational United Church of Christ, the Catholic church, and Missouri
Synod Lutheran. During this event we were to package 24,000 meals
(each bag serves six). We filled 4,334 bags for 26,000 meals!!! We were
all very tired at the end of the day (some worked double shifts), but
what a wonderful feeling of accomplishment!
We truly made a difference! - Diane Kraft
Dear Colleagues in Ministry,
The Office of the General Assembly is searching for a Coordinator, Immigration Advocacy and an Associate/Exec Director, Presbyterian Historical Society. If you know someone who is qualified for either position, please encourage them to apply via Church
Leadership Connection at www.pcusa.org/clc, or send a resume and cover letter to my
office.
Loyda P. Aja
Associate Stated Clerk of the General Assembly,
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
[email protected]
502-569-5430 – direct line
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Educational Events and Seminars
Mark Your Calendars—January 24, 2015
Boundary Training for all
Teaching Elders & Commissioned Ruling Elders
Also on this date: Ruling Elder Training
This is a combined training event for all members of the
Presbyteries of North Central Iowa, East Iowa and John Knox.
These two learning events will be held at First Presbyterian Church,
Cedar Falls
From 10 a.m to 3 p.m.
Registration forms will be available soon.
2014 Lay Academy Schedule
___
October 24-25
___ November 21-22
Preaching
Rev. David Feltman
*You do not have to be an ordained Ruling Elder to take classes in the Lay Academy; however, persons wishing to become a Commissioned Ruling Elder
(formerly known as Commissioned Lay Pastor) will need to be an ordained Ruling
Elder prior to commissioning.
All participants should register through Marcia Rich, (515-570-5763)
or email [email protected]
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Worshipping in Advent:
From Darkness to Light
A 90 Minute webinar Tuesday October 21, 2:00 p.m.
Register now!
Mark Your Calendar
Big Tent'
July 30—August 1, 2015
Tennessee Conference Center
In Knoxville, TN
The "Big Tent," a biennial event of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that includes conferences and activities of multiple organizations within the church, will take place July 30
through Aug. 1 next year at the University of Tennessee Conference Center, Knoxville. Details should be showing up soon at "Big Tent."
2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium
2016 Presbyterian Youth Triennium Production Team applications are live! The Triennium Staff
are looking for 26 thoughtful, hard working, youth and adult youth worker volunteers to serve as
the Production Team - the team who will produce the amazing 2016 Triennium! Applications and
reference forms can be found on the Triennium website. Act quickly!
http://presbyterianyouthtriennium.org/
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PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OFFERS GRANTS
TO PRESERVFE YOUR CHURCH’S HISTORY
Heritage Preservation Grants Application Deadline
Did you know that PHS awards Heritage Preservation Grants to PC(USA) congregations? Grants offer
funding to assist churches with digitizing their official church records. The deadline to apply is October
31, 2014. Grants must be used within a two year time period. MORE INFO HERE
Congregations that qualify are
 A PC(USA) congregation of 250 members or less
 At least 50 years old
 Interested in the preservation of its history
Looking for financial assistance to digitize church records
Application procedures
The Clerk of Session should submit:
1. A letter describing:
 the condition of the records (i.e. binding, pages, ink, any previous water or insect damage, etc.)
 where the records are currently stored and any history you know about where they were stored
in the past
 why the records are important to the congregation
 plans the congregation has for preserving its original records in the future
 the financial need of the congregation
2. An inventory of the records
3. A copy of the congregation's most recent annual budget
Please submit all application materials to:
Presbyterian Historical Society/Heritage Preservation Grant
425 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147 See more at: http://www.history.pcusa.org/hpg#.dpuf
The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators
Invites all professional educators, pastors, and volunteers
to the 2015 APCE Annual Event - FEAR NOT
“Jesus said to his disciples, ‘Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?’” Mk 4:40
February 4-7, 2015
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Baltimore, MD
Keynote speakers: Brian Blount, Carol Howard Merritt
Registration has begun.
You may register at: apcenet.org/2015-annual-event-html
Hotel registration may be made at: apcenet.org
PRESBYTERY OF NORTH CENTRAL IOWA
2302 Falls Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone: 319-233-1747
Fax: 319-233-2015
E-mail: [email protected]
800-383-3617
319-233-2015—fax
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