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The 82nd Stated Meeting of Tres Rios Presbytery
was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Moderator Pat Hunter. The presbytery
was recessed for worship and communion with the Rev. Sherry Holloman
preaching and a special youth choir composed of members from all El Paso
area churches.
Actions taken during the meeting were:
Stated Clerk, Patty Lane presented the Stated Clerk’s Report and
Parity Report for 2007.
Heard report from Ann Earnest, Presbyterian Church Foundation.
Synod of the Sun Executive, Judy Fletcher brought greetings from the
Synod to the presbytery.
Synod Commissioner Bill Schlesinger presented the report of the Synod
Commissioners.
Heard report from the Rev. Jose Luis Casal, General Missioner.
Joyce Bronough, Moderator presented a report for the Tres Rios
Presbyterian Women.
Committee on Ministry
Approved the contract for Rev. Bert Bronaugh to serve as interim
pastor to First, Big Spring.
Approved annual reports from non-parish ministers.
Dismissed the Rev. Harry Cole to Sierra Blanca Presbytery.
Dissolved the relationship between Nora Fitch and First, Odessa
effective June 13, 2008 and dismissed Nora to New Covenant Presbytery.
Released Dana Mayfield, candidate under the care of Tres Rios
Presbytery, to accept a call to serve as pastor of First Presbyterian
Church, Colorado City, pending ordination by Palo Duro Presbytery.
Released Phil Brown, candidate under the care of Tres Rios Presbytery,
to accept a call to serve as Associate Pastor at St Luke’s Church,
Dunwoody, GA pending ordination by Greater Atlanta Presbytery.
Approved changes in terms of call for Tres Rios ministers.
Commissioned Jim Morgan to serve as Commissioned Lay Pastor for First,
Marfa for one year.
Committee on Preparation for Ministry
Elected the Rev. Glenda Harbert and the Rev. Lewis Allen to serve
as principal readers for ordination exams for 2008.
Presbytery Council
Elected the Rev. Jim Longstreet to serve on the Personnel
Sub-Committee.
Approved changes to the Standing Rules of the presbytery as the first
reading.
Worship and Meetings Sub-Committee
Approved 2009 meeting dates for Tres Rios Presbytery as follows:
February 20, 2009, June 12, 2009, October 16-17, 2009
Approved the Ordination/Installation Services Policy for the
presbytery.
Financial Services Sub-Committee
Received the Treasurer’s Report.
Builders Fellowship Call for Grace, Midland totaled $7762.10.
The Fall Call for the Builders Fellowship will be issued to Highland,
El Paso for replacement of the roof damaged in storms.
Approved a Small Church Fund Grant in the amount of $15,000 for
Highland, El Paso for replacement of their roof.
Approved the Oil and Gas Lease between First, Barstow and Hilliard
Energy and authorized the presbytery trustees to execute the lease.
Church Development Committee
Approved the "Church Development Committee Strategy Plan for
Tres Rios Presbytery."
Committee on Mission
Costa Rica Mission Trip is scheduled for July 22-29, 2008 with 10
people participating.
Youth Mission Trip is scheduled for June 22-28, 2008 with 61 people
participating.
Approved the Mission Networking Policy for the presbytery.
Mary Breden presented the presbytery with a certificate and cross
given in gratitude to the presbytery from the Colombia Presbyterian
Church.
Committee on Training and Nurture
Presbytery Wide Educational Event - New Wind: New Fire will be held
October 17-18, 2008 at First, San Angelo.
Pastor/Spouse Retreat will be held November 20-22, 2008 at Indian
Lodge.
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