THE PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

597^th STATED MEETING
First Presbyterian Church
US Route 202, 321 Mine Brook Rd
Bernardsville, NJ 07924

Tuesday, November 25, 2003 – 5:30 P.M.

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No Dinner Reservations needed…just bring a bag dinner/beverage
Host church will provide homemade Italian pastries, coffee & tea

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HIGHLIGHTS
PLSE - Pastoral Leadership Search Effort video & discussion during dinner
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Program Unit Special Report
The Congregational Transformation Team - (CSRU)
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Grant to Rev. Frederick Black status of Honorably Retired and Pastor Emeritus
Receive Rev. Dr. Charles H. Baier as Interim at First church, Springfield
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2004 Budget SECOND READING – FINAL APPROVAL
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Celebration of the ministry of Rev. Pedro A. Rivera
Reception to follow evening prayer

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CHILDCARE will be provided.  Please call the First Presbyterian Church office at 908-766-2950
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, November  21, 2003

ALSO, please be sure to bring a "brown bag" meal for your child.

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REGISTRATION – will be held in the narthex
PARKING – Church Lot
Call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 for map/directions

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

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The Presbytery of Elizabeth

597^th Stated Meeting
Tuesday, November 25 MMIII
First Presbyterian Church
Bernardsville, NJ

5:30 pm  Presbyters gather for fellowship over bag-dinners (not provided).  We will view the video
                 produced by the Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE).  Rev. Jeff Wildrick, the chair
                 of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry, will lead the informal discussion.

Gathering the Presbytery

6:30  The Moderator’s Call to Order                                Rev. William Weaver (Linden)
               Prayer by the Moderator + Hymn
                               Introduction of first time commissioners
                               Host Pastor                                          Rev. Chester Kim (Bernardsville, First)

               Moderator's Report
                                                                                   6:35
                                                 Memorial Moment for Rev. Bruce Evans
6:40 Announcement Cluster
               Youth Triennium
               January Mission Fair
6:50 Stated Clerk                                                               Rev. Paul F. Rack (Woodbridge, First)
                              Consent Agenda
                                              Docket
                                              Minutes
                                                             Corresponding Members
                                              Excuses & Attendance
                                              Nominating Committee
                                                             COM Business not requiring action
                                                             Granting the status of Inquirer to Ms. Kelly Kannwischer (Central)

6:55 Interim Executive Presbyter for Mission                  Rev. Pedro Rivera (Staff)

7:00
Program Unit Special Report:
Congregational Strategy & Resources Unit
The Congregational Transformation Team
Elder Alan Ford (Bethlehem), Chair

8:50
Evening Prayer
A special service of thanksgiving
Featuring: Hispanic Liturgical Dancers, a Priase Choir, and remarkds by prominent presbyters.
We also bid Godspeed to our outgoing Interim Executive, Pedro

9:30 Adjourn

Presbytery will convene again on Saturday, January 24, 2004, at 9:30 am,
at the Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church

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