THE PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

595^th STATED MEETING
First Presbyterian Church
111 West Fifth Ave., Roselle, NJ 07203

Tuesday, September 23, 2003 – 4:00 P.M.

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   DINNER RESERVATIONS: MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE!!
Please call the First Presbyterian Church office at 908-241-9596

DEADLINE:  Noon, Friday, September 19, 2003

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

MENU: Baked Ziti, Fresh Salad, Bread, Assorted Desserts, Coffee & Tea

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CHILDCARE will be provided.  Please call the First Presbyterian Church office at 908-241-9596
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, September 19, 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

Consultation Hour
The Work of the General Assembly Council
 Elder Bonnie Ruggiero (Willow Grove) & Rev. Neal Presa (Middlesex)
How Children Learn & Christian Education
Mickie O'Donnell, Executive Director of Children's Ministries of America
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PULSE Video Presentation
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2004 Budget DRAFT
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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 – Church Lot and on street parking
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.

NOTES:  During presbytery meetings, please use inclusive language.
During presbytery meetings, please address the Moderator, not each other.
When you rise to speak, please identify yourself by name and church or membership status in presbytery.
You may speak to a motion on the floor, or raise a question; or you may make a motion and, if seconded, speak to it.
It is, however, contrary to good order to speak first and then make a motion.
Vouchers for costs incurred by members-at-large for attendance at presbytery meetings are in the registration area.

The Presbytery of Elizabeth

595^th Stated Meeting
September 23 MMIII
First Presbyterian Church
Roselle, NJ

4:00 The Moderator’s Call to Order                                                              Rev. William Weaver (Linden)
               Prayer by the Moderator + Hymn
                               Introduction of first time commissioners
                               Host Pastor                                                                        Rev. Karen Chamis (Roselle)
4:05 Announcement Cluster
4:10 Stated Clerk                                                                             Rev. Paul F. Rack (Woodbridge, First)
                              Consent Agenda
                                              Docket
                                              Minutes
                                                             Corresponding Members
                                                              Excuses & Attendance
                                              Treasurer's Report
                                              Iselin Administrative Commission - Request for an extension
4:20 Elmora Administrative Commission                                     Elder John Cavicchia (Fanwood), Chair
                              Interim Report + Request for an extension

We Care for the Body of Christ

4:45 Administrative Support Unit                                                 Rev. Brooks Smith (Watchung Ave), Chair
                            Strategic Planning Group
4:50 Council                                                                                    Rev. Robert Martin (Crescent Ave.), Chair
                            Church Transformation Network
                            Special Nominating Committee
                            2004 Budget Draft
                            Emergency Appeal
5:00 Consultation Hour
                           The Work of the General Assembly Council        Elder Bonnie Ruggiero (Willow Grove)
                                                                                                                                Rev. Neal Presa (Middlesex)
                           How Children Learn & Christian Education             Mickie O'Donnell, Executive Director
                                                                                                                           Children's Ministries of America
6:00 The Doxology and Blessing of the Meal + Dinner
7:00 Evening Prayer
7:30 Presbyterian Women                                               Elder Virginia Miller (Clark), Past-Moderator P.W.
7:40 Nominating Committee                                                             Elder Blanche Schaffer (Central), Chair
7:45 Committee on Ministry                                           Elder Betty Prezzy Bryant (3rd Westminster), Chair
8:05 Resource Center and Educational Director                                                  Ms. Ui Kim (Bernardsville)
8:10 Educational Ministries Unit                                                                   Rev. Wendy Thode (MAL), Chair
8:15 Trustees                                                                                    Rev. Pat Weikart (Basking Ridge), Chair
                        Administrative Commission re: Hillside/Millennium
8:25 Executive Presbyter                                                                                        Rev. Robert Foltz-Morrison
8:30 Committee on Preparation for Ministry                                      Rev. Jeffrey Wildrick (Dunellen), Chair
                        PULSE Video Presentation
8:45 Prayer at the Close of the Day
9:00 Adjourn

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