THE PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

604th STATED MEETING
The Presbyterian Church at New Providence
1307 Springfield Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974

Saturday, January 22, 2005 – 9:30 A.M.

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REGISTRATION IN THE LOBBY OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE begins at 9:00 am.
Elder Commissioners, Minister & Council must check in to be marked PRESENT
before proceeding to Sanctuary for WORSHIP.  All others are encouraged to sign in.

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HIGHLIGHTS

WORSHIP which offers a time for prayers of thanksgiving to God

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 04-B & 04-E from 216th General Assembly

Greetings from INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK OF UNION, a Mission Agency

Prayer and time of Concern for TSUNAMI DISASTER in the Indian Ocean

DEDICATION OF GIFTS for 2005


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   LUNCH RESERVATIONS: MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE!!
Please call the New Providence Church office at 908-665-0050
DEADLINE:  Noon, Wednesday, January 19, 2005

PLEASE DO NOT CALL AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR LUNCH RESERVATIONS!!
COST:  $6.00   MENUChicken Marsala, Rice Pilaf, Garden Salad, Rolls, Assorted Desserts, Coffee & Tea

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CHILDCARE will be provided.  Please call the New Providence Church office at 908-665-0050
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, Wednesday, January 19, 2005
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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REGISTRATION in the lobby of the  MAIN ENTRANCE; LUNCH in the Parish Hall
PARKING – Church Lot; additional parking is available at any municipal lot,
as well as at the large Community Pool lot west on Springfield Avenue.
Call the Presbytery office 908-755-3776 for map/directions
or visit the New Providence church website www.pcnp.org for directions
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HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY
Sanctuary and Main Church Office Building are accessible;
stairs and elevator between levels.  Signs will be posted.
Lunch will be served in Parish Hall which is accessible.
The Registration area in the Main Entrance is at parking lot level.
All facilities are accessible.

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

604th Stated Meeting
Saturday, January 22 MMV
The Presbyterian Church at New Providence
New Providence, NJ

Docket

We Are Connected to God.
9:30 am The Presbytery at Worship
                               The New Providence Presbyterian Church Worship Band
                                Sermon by Rev. John Illian (Central)

We Are Connected to Each Other.
10:15    Moderator’s Call to Order                            Elder Eunice Baer (Oak Tree), Moderator
                               Opening Prayer
                               Host Pastor                                           Rev. Jeffrey Ebert (New Providence)
                               Introduction of first time commissioners
                               Corresponding Members
10:20   Stated Clerk & Consent Agenda                                  Rev. Paul F. Rack (Woodbridge)
10:25   Announcement Cluster
10:30   Nominating Committee                                           Elder Maggie Chilton (Central), chair
10:35   Executive Presbyter                                                                  Rev. Robert Foltz-Morrison
10:50   Committee on Ministry                                       Elder Susan Gieser (Westminster), chair
11:20   Trustees                                                  Elder Gerard Nelson (Liberty Corner), president
11:25   Educational Ministries Unit                                                       Rev. Linda Hora (IC), chair

                               Camp Johnsonburg
11:30   Bills & Overtures Committee       Elder Wanda Sizemore-McRae (Siloam-Hope), chair
                               Constitutional Amendments from 216th General Assebmly: 04-B & 04-E.
12:00   Lunch

We Are Connected to Our Communities.
1:00 pm Outreach and Social Concerns Unit                Elder Lee Anne Lowman (Central), chair

                               Greetings from a Mission Agency supported by the presbytery:
                                                 Interfaith Hospitality Network of Union

We Are Connected to Our World.
1:15    Tsunami & Prayer
                               Sharing experiences and responses in relation to the recent tsunami in the Indian Ocean
1:25    Report of the Treasurer                                                   Elder David Bomgaars (Central)
1:35    Evangelism & Church Growth Unit                             Rev. Neal Presa (Middlesex), chair
            Financial Development Committee                     Elder Belinda Brandon (Central), chair
                                                          Dedication of Gifts for 2005          
1:45  Adjourn
                                                                 Elder Eunice Baer (Oak Tree), Moderator

The presbytery will next meet on Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at a site to be determined.
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