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Our Mission:
To identify and strengthen leaders
so that every congregation
makes new and mature disciples for Jesus Christ.
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Reformation Day and Eve of All Saints means . . .
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. . . that the November 7 Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Tampa Bay is just one week away!
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If you haven't already RSVP'd or requested and excused absence, please scroll back to the yellow box and click on the link to do so. Thank you!
Now that you're back, review the last minute reminders again as you scroll down to the link in the next block to the meeting packet ---
either for yourself or to pass along to the commissioner(s) from your church!
This meeting will be something like our last meeting, which was
different
from other recent presbytery meetings. We’ll once more be interweaving our work and worship throughout the day, so instead of a docket in the packet and an Order of Worship handed out at the meeting, you’ll find them together in one “DOCKET AND ORDER OF WORSHIP & SERVICE” both in the packet
and as a handout.
A few key reminders:
- Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, at First Presbyterian Church of Winter Haven, 637 6th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 (click here for map and directions), so you should have plenty of time to get there and sign-in before the meeting starts at 9:00 a.m.
- There's still time for your session to elect commissioners to the meeting if you haven't already. Consult this document for your church's number of Ruling Elder commissioners.
- First-time commissioners can participate in an online orientation to the presbytery meeting on Monday, November 4 at 7:30 p.m.; you can find more information on that at this link: www.presbyteryoftampabay.com/orientation, and see pp. 9-13 in the packet for some hopefully helpful information for first-time commissioners and guests.
Revised ONLINE RSVP/Excused Absence form:
Please help us be better stewards in working with our host church to plan more accurately for refreshments and lunches by
clicking here and filling out an online RSVP form to let us know you’ll be attending.
- Using the online RSVP form will also make it easier for us to follow-up with you on any dietary restrictions or childcare requests so we can attempt to accommodate your needs in cooperation with the host church.
- If you can't access the online form, you can also let us know you’ll be attending by contacting Ann Marie in the Presbytery office at office@pbty.com or (813) 868-4800.
- Need an excused absence? Minister members and session commissioners who cannot attend the Presbytery meeting should request an excused absence by filling out the same online form as early as possible—but no later than the day before the meeting, please!
- For excused absences, you can also send me an email at statedclerk@pbty.com.
Here are some highlights of what’s planned for the meeting:
- Presentation of the matching gift to Cedarkirk Camp & Conference Center's Capital Campaign.
- Election and installation of a moderator and vice moderator of the Presbytery for the next year.
- Election of commissioners, a young adult advisory delegate, and alternates to the 224th General Assembly in Baltimore next summer.
- Re-election of Patrice Hatley as Coach and Coordinator for another term.
- Election of a new Stated Clerk for a three-year term and the end of having an “acting” clerk.
- and more . . .
Hope to see you in Winter Haven on November 7!
Blessings,
Bill
Rev. William A. Wildhack III
Acting Stated Clerk
My work is supported by per capita funds from congregations in the Presbytery of Tampa Bay, which also help unite all Presbyterians in sharing God’s love through mission and ministry. Thank you!
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This meeting's packet includes a LOT of end-of-year reports and details, along with a new manual from the Commission on Preparation for Ministry, and the proposed budget for 2020. There's also biographical details on the nominees for moderator and vice moderator, nominees to serve as a commissioner or advisory delegate to the 224th General Assembly next summer, and info on the nominee for Stated Clerk, too!
So,
click here
or on the image of the welcome letter to download a copy to bring with you ---
or to pass along to the commissioner(s) from your church!
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And a new F-1 Form to report pastoral compensation is here, too!
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The Commission on Ministry has approved a 1.6% COLA for ministers
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On October 24, the Commission on Ministry (COM) voted to increase the total effective salary as shown on Line 7 of
"
Form F-1: 2020 Compensation and Call Form"
for minsters of the Word and Sacrament and other church employees by 1.6% based on the cost of living adjustment (COLA) announced by the Social Security Administration in October.
The new minimum is $45,771, or $721 more than last year.
You can download an updated of the version that's ready to fill out on your computer --- and which does
some
of the math for you ---
by clicking here
.
The regular, printable form to fill out manually is also still available; get yours by
clicking here
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Ministers of Word and Sacrament: don't forget the 2019 Ministry Survey!
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For ministers of the Word and Sacrament from Research Services
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Dear Colleague:
Presbyterians frequently want to know more about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ministers of the Word and Sacrament who help lead our denomination. The Minister Survey 2019 is an ambitious effort to learn more about these important church leaders; all PC(USA) ministers (retired and not retired) are being asked to participate.
OPTION 1
If you are a minister, please click below and respond to the survey.
Hay una versión de la encuesta en español. Tan pronto como comience, habrá instrucciones sobre cómo cambiar el idioma al español.
한국어 버전의 설문 조사가 있습니다. 설문 조사를 시작하자마자 언어를 한국어로 변경하는 방법에 대한 지침이 제공됩니다. 시작하려면 여기를 클릭하십시오.
OPTION 2
If you are
not
a PC(USA) minister, please share the link below with anyone you know who is a PC(USA) minister.
This survey may take up to 45 minutes to complete. There is information within the survey about how to set the survey up so that you can stop and come back to where you left off.
Responses to the survey are anonymous in that no Research Services staff can tell who has responded or how you have responded.
If you have already completed the Minister Survey 2019, please do
not
respond to the survey a second time.
Summaries of the responses by all ministers will be shared. This information will help Presbyterians gain a better understanding of the life and work of ministers like you and help PC(USA) agencies better serve your needs.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
Blessings as your fall ministries move forward.
In Christ,
Susan Barnett, PhD Perry Chang, PhD
Coordinator, Research Services Research Analyst
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Two opportunities to hear Dori Hjalmarson - Honduras Mission co-worker before our meeting
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Mission Co-worker Dori Hjalmarson will be visiting First, Lakeland, on Sunday, November 3
and the Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale on Tuesday, November 5
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Dori Hjalmarson, a third-generation Presbyterian minister called to mission service in her family, will be visiting and speaking about her work in Honduras. Dori works to accompany the leaders and people of the Presbyterian Church of Honduras as they participate in theological education and organizational development as a relatively new denomination in a country riven with violence and poverty. Dori thinks of herself as a chaplain, listening reflectively and actively. She doesn’t often teach, but walks with those who are learning. Doesn’t lead, but is a friend to those who do. She seeks to be a pastoral presence to the leaders of a church striving to be a light in darkness, a city on a hill.
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First up, at First Lakeland on Sunday, November 3 . . .
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Dori will be visiting and speaking about her work in Honduras at First Presbyterian Church, 175 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 (
click here for map and directions), on Sunday, Nov. 3rd, at a potluck lunch in "Room A" at 11:45 a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
All are welcome to come to the 10:30 a.m. service and her talk, and are invited to bring a covered dish to share if possible.
For questions or more information, contact Nancy Bertram at
bertramfl@gmail.com
or (863) 660-7150.
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Then, PCOB in Brandon invites you to "Come join us for Dori, Dessert & Drinks" on Tuesday, November 5 . . .
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Join Dori at PCOB, 1:30-3:00 p.m., to hear her talk about her mission work as chaplain, teacher and friend of leaders, pastoral presence to pastor for those in Honduras. You can find Presbyterian Church of Bloomingdale at 710 E Bloomingdale Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 (
click here for a map and directions).
For questions or more information, contact the church office at
office@pcob.us
(813) 654-3699.
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Remember, there's always a lot of content on the Presbytery of Tampa Bay website, with info about all the presbytery commissions and committees, resources for clerks of session, news and announcements, and more. Click the button below to start exploring!
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Have an idea for the bi-weekly eNews? Send it to
statedclerk@pbty.com
with "eNews" in the subject line.
Deadline
for submitting something to the bi-weekly eNews is
as early as possible
😉
but no later than Monday morning
the week it comes out. The next issue is scheduled for right after our Thursday, November 7, Stated Meeting, with the meeting summary --- but just in case
, so please get things to me by Monday, November 4!
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Hope to see you next Thursday! -- Bill
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