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DISCIPLESHIP UMBRELLA TEAM
Chairman: Rev. Earnest Walls may be reached at:
walls.earnest1@adelphia.net
Members:
| Darlene Betar, Alice Sturniolo,
Jim Sturniolo, Carol Zeigler, and Rev. Ernie Walls
- chairperson |
MISSIONS:
PAHK 5 NAN— Partnership Dates 1989-1993 1994-1998
1999-2003 2004-2008
After
much time, effort, and thought by Pahk 5 Nan, Huntingdon Presbytery,
and also C.C.T. and PCUSA, this partnership came into being. It
was prayed about, dreamed about, and spearheaded by the late Rev.
Don McIlvride. Between renewal dates each partner reviews the written
agreement, comes forward with suggestions for change which the two
groups then discuss. Closure, or (thus far), renewal has come about
after the partners have agreed mutually about the contents of the
agreement. Folks at many levels have considered this particular
partnership extremely successful. 1991
- Summer: 7 VISITED IN NAN -
Don & Marj McIlvride, Bill and Carol Moore, Elizabeth
Lake, Anita Thies, Marjorie Wertz. 1994 - February: 11 visited Nan - Bill moore, Anita Thies, Don McIlvride, Sue Knox, Doris Partridge, Marcia & Dave Beppler, Barbara & Gary Jewart, B.J. & Taylor Potter. 1995 - March: 2 visited the Presbytery - Nipapon, Nan Christian School Teacher and Pastor Tirigit. 1996 - September through December: 2 stayed with the Pahk - Marcia & Dave Beppler. 2000 - January: Bepplers visited the Pahk as independnt travelers. 2001 - July: 1 youth visited in the Presbytery and attended Camp Krislund and the Youth Triennium in Purdud. This was Weerachai (Joon) Jitpaisarn. 2002 - January: 14 visited the Pahk - The Taylor Potters, Gary Jewarts, and Dave Bepplers were "returnees". First time visitors were - Marlene Anderson, Judy Black, Kristin and Matt Black, Alice & Jim Sturniolo, Travis Young, Stan Seiple. Between 1994 and the present the Reverends B.J. and Taylon Potter have made numerous visits within Pahk 5 Nan. 2003 - January: Dave and Marcia Beppler attended a two week conference at Payap Univ. sponsored by National Council of Churches. After the conference they visited Pahk 5 Nan as independent travelers. 2004 - Sept.-Oct. Two men from the Pahk, Kraisorn (a Pastor) and Rangsarit ( an elememtary school teacher) will visit for two weeks within Huntingdon Presbytery, being hosted by a number of different churches. |
2 CENTS A MEAL –
| offering is received at the November and the March meetings. 1/3 of the offering stays for use in the Presbytery. Brochures & wrap arounds are available. |
NEW WILMINGTON MISSIONARY CONFERENCE---
MISSION INTERPRETERS ARE AVAILABLE—
| A list is available. |
DISCIPLESHIP, EVANGELISM:
| EVANGELISM CONNECTION 2004 BROCHURES |
STEWARDSHIP & INTERPRETATION:
| MISSION & PROGRAM BUDGET 2004 gifts |
MISSION YEARBOOKS FOR PRAYER & STUDY—for Children.
INTEREST EARNINGS ON MISSION & PROGRAM ACCOUNT—
MOST RECENT LETTER FROM THE PAKH
Sent: 9/8/2004 3:56:04 PM
Subject: Pahk 5 Nan Letter
Dear Friends,
Following is Nantarak's letter answering my questions about construction
procedure and concerns about budget, contributions from Huntingdon.
I am very pleased with the progress and expect that the short-fall will
somehow be covered.
Warmly, Taylor Potter
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Translation
Thai Letter from Nantarak Chaiboonruang
Pahk-Presbytery Coordinator
7 September 2004
Dear Friends at The Presbytery of Huntingdon, Greetings,
Thank you very much for your recent suggestions regarding the Huay Loy
Church. Khun Bang Chong has a copy of the plans. He gave them
to a local builder in Baw Kluea for a bid. However, the builder
said the specified steel was not available in either Nan or Thailand.
The builder who was chosen to build the church was also unable to find
the steel in Nan or Bangkok. He asked the Pahk engineer to make
adjustments in the steel.
The contract price includes: 1. Columns; 2 .Foundations; 3. Roof; and
4. Concrete work. The builder has said he will follow your (Taylor's)
suggestions as the the method of fabricating the columns. He will
weld them in Nan and truck them to the site for erection. Construction
will begin in October because the time to finish is six months.
Right now the road to Huay Loy is not good because mud slides have created
some blocked places.
Our account now has Baht 630,000. However, we still need an additional
Baht 250,000 to meet our final price, which includes pews and other necessities.
The Pahk is sending letters of request for contributions to the Church
of Christ in Thailand and to local churches.
We are grateful to you, our friends at the Presbytery of Huntingdon for
your generous gifts so that we can begin building the church.
May God Bless You Always,
With Love and Respect,
Nantarak Chaiboonruang
Pahk-Presbytery Coordinator
APPROVED 2005 MISSION AND PROGRAM BUDGET
Presbytery adopted the 2005 Mission & Program Budget
and approved other actions:
1. $205,056 and approve expenditures based on specific budget items without
further Presbytery action.
2. That the percentages for the distribution of Unified Giving be 50%
Presbytery;
10% Synod; 40% General Assembly. These are the same as the last eight
years.
3. That the Presbytery approve the following additional expenditures from
Presbytery Designated Funds without further Presbytery action.
Mission Interpreters –up to $2,000
Christian Education Programs—up to $2,000
Partnership with Churches in Transformation—up to $5,000
4 . PRESBYTERY DIRECTED MISSION AND PROGRAM FUNDS
These funds have accumulated over the years from the Mission & Program
Budget. When included in the 2005 Budget they are to replace funds expended
in 2004. These funds may only be used according to their definitions.
These are March 31 figures.
Christian Education Program $2,935
Partnership with Churches in Transformation 32,203
Lay Pastor Training and Development 5,588
Mission Interpreters 3,052
Taste of Ministry 3,012
New Church Planting 40,003
—MISSION AND PROGRAM 2005 BUDGET
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| MISSION: GLOBAL AND LOCAL | |
| Pahk 5 Nan | $3,050 |
| Mission Interpreters | $2,000 |
| Breezewood Truck & Traveler Ministry | $5,500 |
| Krislund Camp Program and Staff | $28,000 |
| $38,550 | |
| CONGREGATIONS: | |
| New Church Planting | $25,000 |
| Christian Education Program | $2,000 |
| Staff Resourcing of Congregations | $17,510 |
| Media Resource Center | $ 6,327 |
| $50,837 | |
| LEADERSHIP CARE | |
| Taste of Ministry | $2,000 |
| Pastoral Care Consultant | $14,619 |
| Office of the General Presbyter | $36,050 |
| TOTAL | $52,669 |
| $142,056 | |
Once a church commitment has been made to the budget above, a Session may want to give additional funds to a specific item below. |
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| SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY GIVING 2005 | |
| Presbyterian Homes Chaplain Services 10,000 | |
| Presbyterian Homes—Assisted Living 40,000 | |
| Krislund Camp---Building Accommodations 10,000 | |
| Pahk 5 Nan Partnership | $2,000 for Training Pahk Leaders $1,000 To bring person from the Pahk to us 3,000 |
| TOTAL | $63,000 |
TOTAL OF BOTH BUDGETS: |
$205,056 |
MISSION AND PROGRAM PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
PAHK 5 NAN PARTNERSHIP-Our share of a ministry of evangelism
in our sister governing body of the Church of Christ in Thailand.
BREEZEWOOD TRUCKER/TRAVELER CHAPLAINCY-An ecumenical ministry
to truckers, travelers, and employees of businesses at the Breezewood
intersection of I-75, I-70 & US 30.
THE COUNSELING MINISTRY-Support for low-fee counseling offered
in a Christian context, for low-income persons in the area served by the
Presbytery.
CONTACT ALTOONA- This telephone help line is open 24/7 and staffed
by volunteers.
ECUMENICAL CONFERENCE OF GREATER ALTOONA-Our funds are used for
released time for Christian Education for developmentally challenged youth.
RAINBOW SUMMER-A Christian enrichment program of Bible lessons,
recreation and
enrichment trips designed to meet the needs of children from low income
families.
SHELTER SERVICES, INC. LEWISTOWN- The Shelter provides housing,
clothing, food, furnishings, and financial counseling for persons in need.
LUMINA COMMUNITY CENTER, LEWISTOWN-A place where youth can gather
for tutoring, scouts, sports or to use a computer lab under the direction
of adult volunteers.
EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY MINISTRY- To respond to a
variety of human needs in our communities as they may emerge during the
year.
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES IN HUNTINGDON PRESBYTERY-Chaplain services
for older persons in nursing and personal care/assisted living.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION PROGRAMS & CONSULTING SERVICES---Support
for program, activities, and consulting services sponsored by the Leadership
Umbrella Team including Youth Triennium
MULTI-MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER- Provide a variety of resources and
resource information for churches, committees, teams and members of the
Presbytery. Additional funding comes from Northumberland Presbytery.
CONGREGATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS-Short term program support for churches
of Presbytery including evangelism, basic salary support and new opportunities.
EVANGELISM PROGRAMS-To support evangelism and spiritual growth
programs for churches and members, and to provide program grants to churches
for local outreach efforts.
KRISLUND PROGRAM AND STAFF SUPPORT—Support year-round staff,
operations and summer programs
LAY PASTOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING- Recruiting, training and
placing Lay Pastors into churches of the Presbytery.
TASTE OF MINISTRY-A program for preparing newly-ordained Ministers
an their spouses for the parish ministry, sponsored by the Synod of the
Trinity.
PASTORAL CARE CONSULTANT- A part-time contract person to provide
pastoral support for our clergy and their families.
GENERAL PRESBYTER’S OFFICE- Salary, housing, travel, study
leave and Benefits Plan dues for the General Presbyter; Presbytery Executive
Assistant salary, Benefits Plan dues and FICA; Office expenses. Additional
funding comes from the Administrative Budget.
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY GIVING :
PRESBYTERIAN HOMES PERSONAL CARE BENEVOLENCE---To assist residents
who have outlived their funds and those on Supplemental Social Security.
KRISULUND CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER—To remodel accommodations
for better programming.
PROGRAMS FUNDED FROM OTHER SOURCES:
CANDIDATES SCHOLARSHIPS-Financial grants to Inquirers and Candidates
for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament who are under care of our Presbytery.
The Gloria Jean Smith bequest generates income for this purpose.
CLERGY EMERGENCY FUND—Financial support for Ministers of
Presbytery and their families in unexpected need. This Fund is at the
direction of Committee on Ministry. At Services of Installation for ministers
an offering is received and placed in this Fund.
MISSION INTERPRETERS-Send and receive persons who can help us
become better informed about mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Funds in this category are sufficient to meet the need in 2001.
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