THE PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

594^th STATED MEETING
The Linden Presbyterian Church
1506 Orchard Terrace, Linden, NJ 07036

Tuesday, June 24, 2003 – 4:00 P.M.

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   LUNCH RESERVATIONS: MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE!!
Please call The Linden Presbyterian Church office at 908-486-3073

DEADLINE:  Noon, Friday, June 20, 2003

PLEASE DO NOT CALL AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR DINNER RESERVATIONS!!
COST:  $6.00

MENU:
Ham, Tossed & Macaroni Salads, Vegetables, Rolls, Iced Tea, Dessert

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CHILDCARE will be provided.  Please call The Linden Presbyterian Church office at 908-486-3073
or the Presbytery Office at 908-755-3776 indicating the number and ages of children,
as well as anticipated arrival and departure time.

DEADLINE FOR CHILDCARE REQUESTS
Noon, Friday, June 20, 2003

ALSO, please be sure to make a meal reservation for your child,
or please have your child bring his/her own "brown bag" meal to eat!!

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HIGHLIGHTS

Dr. Darrell L. Guder from Princeton Theological Seminary
New Pastor, Elizabeth, Siloam-Hope
Second Reading - Change in By-Laws in schedule and format for Stated Meetings
Delegates to the 215th General Assembly
Ordained Compensation Report for 2003

BOOK FAIR

Sponsored by Educational Ministries Unit
3:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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REGISTRATION – will be held in the narthex

PARKING – On street parking only
Call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 for map/directions

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HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
Sanctuary is accessible via ramp; steps to dining area and facilities.

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During presbytery meetings, please address the Moderator, not each other.
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It is, however, contrary to good order to speak first and then make a motion.
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The Presbytery of Elizabeth

594^th Stated Meeting
June 24 MMIII
The Linden Presbyterian Church
Linden, NJ

4:00 The Moderator’s Call to Order                                                             Elder Maggie Chilton (Central)
                               Prayer by the Moderator + Hymn
                               Introduction of first time commissioners
                               Host Pastor                                                            Rev. Dr. William C. Weaver (Linden)
4:05 Announcement Cluster
4:10 Stated Clerk                                                                             Rev. Paul F. Rack (Woodbridge, First)
                               Docket
                               Minutes
                               Corresponding Members
                               Excuses & Attendance
                               Iselin Administrative Commission - Request for an extension
                               Elmora Administrative Commission - Request for an extension

4:40 Executive Presbyter                                                                                       Rev. Robert Foltz-Morrison
4:45 Nominating Committee          Elder Blanche Schaffer (Central), Rev. Charles Hale (HR), Co-Chairs
4:50 Treasurer                                                                                                Elder David Bomgaars (Central)
4:55 Council                                                                                    Rev. Robert Martin (Crescent Ave.), Chair
                  Second Reading - Change in By-Laws in schedule and format for Stated Meetings

5:00 Consultation Hour
         Mission After Christendom, the Challenge at our Doors                              Dr. Darrell L. Guder

6:00 The Doxology and Blessing of the Meal
                         Dinner

We Celebrate Our Joy in the Lord in Worship
7:00
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Sermon by Elder Margaret Chilton, outgoing Moderator
Installation of Moderator, Rev. Dr. William C. Weaver
Necrology Report

We Care for the Body of Christ, II.

8:00 Committee on Ministry                                           Elder Betty Prezzy Bryant (3rd Westminster), Chair
                         Ministerial Compensation Guidelines for 2004
                         New Minister at Siloam-Hope
                         Dissolve relationship between Westfield and Rev. Wendy Thode
                         Interim Contract between Rev. Nathan Vanderwerf and Emora/PRISM
8:45 Committee on Preparation for Ministry                                      Rev. Jeffrey Wildrick (Dunellen), Chair
                         Final Assessmentr: Mr. Laurin MacArthur (Central)
                        Candidate: Ms. Mary Resner (Lamington)
8:55 Resource Center and Educational Director                                                  Ms. Ui Kim (Bernardsville)
9:00 Administrative Support Unit                                          Rev. Brooks Smith (Watchung Avenue), Chair
                        Strategic Vision & Planning Task Group
9:05 Trustees                                                                                    Rev. Pat Weikart (Basking Ridge), Chair
                        Resolution on Ministerial Housing, second reading
                        Dissolution of Bethlen Magyar church
                        Middlesex mortgage
9:15 Report of Commissioners to the 215th General Assembly
                       Elder Anne Kenderes (Calvin)
                       Rev. William Weaver (Linden)
                       Rev. Joon Sik Kim (Elizabeth Korean)
                       Elder Howard David Rogers (Westfield)
                       Mr. Matthew Lyttle (Watchung Avenue), YAD
8:30 Adjourn with a hymn, and a prayer by the Moderator

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