THE PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

593^rd STATED MEETING
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
2 Race Street, Pittstown, NJ 08867

Tuesday, May 20, 2003 – 4:00 P.M.

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   LUNCH RESERVATIONS: MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE!!
Please call the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church Office at 908-735-5733

DEADLINE:  Noon, Friday, May 16, 2003

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

MENU:
Ham, Baked Beans, Tossed Salad, Rolls, Assorted Cookies

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CHILDCARE will be provided.  Please call the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church office at 908-735-5733
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, May 16, 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

Ms. Catherine Lynch from The Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program
First Reading - Change in By-Laws to shift pastoral support functions to COM
First Reading - Change in By-Laws in schedule and format for Stated Meetings
Commissioning Delegates to the 215th General Assembly
Ministerial Compensation Guidelines for 2004

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REGISTRATION – will be held in the narthex

PARKING – Church parking lot
Call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 for map/directions

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HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
Building and facilities are accessible; elevator, ramp to Sanctuary.

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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

593^rd Stated Meeting
May 20 MMIII
Bethlehem Presbyterian Church
Pittstown, 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. Fred Black (Bethlehem)
4:05 Announcement Cluster
4:10 Stated Clerk Rev. Paul F. Rack (Woodbridge)
                               Docket
                               Minutes
                               Corresponding Members
                               Excuses & Attendance
4:15 Greetings from mission agencies supported by the presbytery
4:20 Special Presentation:
                              The Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program                               Ms. Catherine Lynch

4:55 Executive Presbyter                                                                                       Rev. Robert Foltz-Morrison
5:00 Nominating Committee          Elder Blanche Schaffer (Central), Rev. Charles Hale (HR), Co-Chairs
5:05 Council                                                                                    Rev. Robert Martin (Crescent Ave.), Chair
                           First Reading - Change in By-Laws to shift pastoral support functions to COM
                           First Reading - Change in By-Laws in schedule and format for Stated Meetings
5:20 Moderator                                                                                                  Elder Maggie Chilton (Central)
5:25 Resource Center and Educational Director                                                  Ms. Ui Kim (Bernardsville)
5:25 Educational Ministries Unit Report                                              Rev. Wendy Thode (Westfield), Chair
5:35 Committee on Preparation for Ministry                                   Rev. Tina McCormick (Westfield), Chair
                          Mr. Jason Ko (Elizabeth Korean) has passed his final assessment
                          Ms. Karen Wamsteker (Lamington) has passed her final assessment
                          Mr. Rich Hutton (New Providence) has been enrolled as an Inquirer
5:40 Congregational Strategy and Resources Unit                              Elder Alan Ford (Bethlehem), Chair
5:45 Treasurer                                                                                                Elder David Bomgaars (Central)
5:50 Trustees                                                                                    Rev. Pat Weikart (Basking Ridge), Chair
6:00 The Doxology and Blessing of the Meal
                         Dinner

We Celebrate Our Joy in the Lord in Worship
7:00
The Praise Team from the Middlesex church, and the choir from the Bethlehem church
will be featured in a service focusing on expressing our prayerful support
for members and friends of our churches now serving in the military.

We Still Care for the Body of Christ

7:45 Report from Commissioners to the Synod of the Northeast                  Elder Alan Ford (Bethlehem)
                                                                                                                                           Rev. Joe Fowler (HR)
                                                                                                               Elder Barbara McLaughlin (Westfield)
                                                                                                                       Elder Alicia Toke (Carteret), YAD
7:55 Commissioning Delegates 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
                       Ms. Liz Bomgaars (Central), YAD Alternate
                      Rev. Cynthia J. Strickland (Christ), Alternate
                       Elder Judith Wussler (Fanwood), Alternate
8:00 Administrative Support Unit                                          Rev. Brooks Smith (Watchung Avenue), Chair
                       Strategic Vision & Planning Task Group
8:10 Committee on Ministry                                                                Rev. Cynthia Strickland (Christ), Chair
                       Ministerial Compensation Guidelines for 2004
                       Rev. John Luyben as Temporary Supply at Westminster
8:30 Adjourn with a hymn, and a prayer by the Moderator

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