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The 141 st Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Charlotte Hosted by Sharon and Quail Hollow Presbyterian Churches Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 9:30 AM THE DOCKET Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Orientation for New Elder Commissioners will be conducted by Tamara Williams, Stated Clerk beginning at 9:00 am in the Rose Bride Room. Meal tickets may be purchased until 11:30 am. Cost - $10.00 (cash, check or credit card accepted). Children attending childcare - $3.00. Morning refreshments available in the Conference Room. Please be sure to stop by and visit the display tables. GATHERING (Sanctuary) Call to Order and Opening Prayer 2018 Moderator, Rev. Luke Maybry “Passing of the Gavel” to the 2019 Moderator, Elder Doris Boyd (C.N. Jenkins) Introduction of 2019 Vice-Moderator, Rev. Veronica Cannon (Avondale) Recognition of 2018 Moderator, Rev. Luke Maybry Declaration of a Quorum 2019 Moderator, Elder Doris Boyd Welcome by Host Churches Rev. Robert Blumer, Pastor, Sharon Church and Rev. Gus Succop, Pastor, Quail Hollow Church Welcome first-time Elder Commissioners, Corresponding Members, and Visitors Approval of the Docket (All new business must be in the hands of the Stated Clerk at this time) Appointment of Tellers: Pastors and Ruling Elders from Bellefonte, First-Monroe, Mallard Creek, Selwyn Avenue and Woodland Churches Communications / Omnibus Motion Tamara Williams, Stated Clerk Worship Service Preaching: Rev. Luke Maybry, 2018 Presbytery Moderator Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Necrology of Ministers and Elders Deceased in 2018 Administrative Commission on Dismissals Jesse Hite, Chairperson • Dismissal of Second Kannapolis Church to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) Bills and Overtures Task Force Rev. Pen Peery, Chairperson Voting on Amendments to the PC(USA) Constitution Approved by the 223rd General Assembly (2018) and recommended to the presbyteries for their vote 02/19 PBY 1

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The 141st Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Charlotte Hosted by Sharon and Quail Hollow Presbyterian Churches

Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 9:30 AM

THE DOCKET Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Orientation for New Elder Commissioners will be conducted by Tamara Williams, Stated Clerk beginning at 9:00 am in the Rose Bride Room. Meal tickets may be purchased until 11:30 am. Cost - $10.00 (cash, check or credit card accepted). Children attending childcare - $3.00. Morning refreshments available in the Conference Room. Please be sure to stop by and visit the display tables.

GATHERING (Sanctuary)

Call to Order and Opening Prayer 2018 Moderator, Rev. Luke Maybry

“Passing of the Gavel” to the 2019 Moderator, Elder Doris Boyd (C.N. Jenkins) Introduction of 2019 Vice-Moderator, Rev. Veronica Cannon (Avondale)

Recognition of 2018 Moderator, Rev. Luke Maybry

Declaration of a Quorum 2019 Moderator, Elder Doris Boyd Welcome by Host Churches Rev. Robert Blumer, Pastor, Sharon Church and

Rev. Gus Succop, Pastor, Quail Hollow Church Welcome first-time Elder Commissioners, Corresponding Members, and Visitors Approval of the Docket (All new business must be in the hands of the Stated Clerk at this time) Appointment of Tellers: Pastors and Ruling Elders from Bellefonte, First-Monroe, Mallard Creek,

Selwyn Avenue and Woodland Churches Communications / Omnibus Motion Tamara Williams, Stated Clerk

Worship Service

Preaching: Rev. Luke Maybry, 2018 Presbytery Moderator Celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Necrology of Ministers and Elders Deceased in 2018 Administrative Commission on Dismissals Jesse Hite, Chairperson

• Dismissal of Second Kannapolis Church to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) Bills and Overtures Task Force Rev. Pen Peery, Chairperson

Voting on Amendments to the PC(USA) Constitution Approved by the 223rd General Assembly (2018)

and recommended to the presbyteries for their vote

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Committee on Ministry Report Rev. Tim Bostick and Rev. Millie Snyder, Co-Moderators

Honorable Retirement Recognition • Rev. Robert Jack, Retired as Pastor of Pleasant Hill Church

Committee on Preparation for Ministry Rev. Carol Hassell and Rev. Ron Nelson, Co-Moderators

• Enrollment as Inquirer: Sara Martin (Sardis) • Inquirers to Candidates: Casey Aldridge (First-Concord), Marcy Doak (Sharon) and

Sarah Godbey (South Mecklenburg) Ministry Resource Committee Donna Fair, Moderator Report from General Presbyter Rev. Dr. Jan Edmiston Council Report Rev. Gloria Bolden, Council Moderator

• 2019 Proposed Presbytery Budget

Lunch (12:00 pm) in The Chapel Offering for Ten Cents-a-Meal Program

The 141st Stated Meeting is adjourned and closed with prayer

Denotes “Order of the Day” Note: When you want to speak on the floor of Presbytery, please go to a microphone, wait to be recognized by the Moderator, identify yourself and the church you represent, and address the Moderator.

*142nd Stated Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 9:30 am

At Cook’s Memorial Presbyterian Church

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THE 141st STATED MEETING OF THE PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE

SHARON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, CHARLOTTE, NC SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2019

PASTORAL CONCERNS:

Rev. Albert Moses (Matthews-Murkland), and family upon the passing of his father, Thomas Albert Moses, on January 23rd.

Rev. Rush Otey (Selwyn Avenue) and family upon the passing of his mother, Helen Prosser Otey, on January 16th in Gainesville, GA.

Rev. Dr. Sam Roberson, (HR), recovering from knee surgery. Rev. Darrell VanPelt (Davidson), health concerns. Rev. Ernest Gardner (husband of Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner), recovering from surgery. Rev. Nathan Wheeler (Gilwood), health concerns. Rev. Alison Messick-Watkins, whose mother and brother are currently in hospice care.

COMMUNICATIONS: At the 104th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Charlotte, it was moved and approved that all active ministers, retired ministers serving congregations, Commissioned Local Pastors (CLPs), Certified Educators, Candidates/Inquirers under our care, COM, CPM and PJC members be required to attend sexual misconduct training every 3 years. To insure participation, COM will not attest or re-attest PIFs, CLPs will not be commissioned nor will qualified candidates/inquirers be allowed to serve congregations. The following persons are currently out of compliance with this policy and are therefore not in good standing in the Presbytery until they complete the training:

Rev. Shelia Council Rev. Larry James Rev. Albert Moses Rev. Stephen Ratliff Rev. Scott Simpson *Rev. Timothy Tate – (*has registered to attend training in Salem Presbytery) Rev. Reginald Tuggle Elder Kenneth Goins (CLP)

OMNIBUS MOTION:

1. The Administration Committee recommends that Robinson Presbyterian Church be

granted permission to sell a 24 acre parcel of property on Harrisburg Road adjacent to the property on which the church buildings stand. It is in front of where Robinson Church Road and Harrisburg Road intersect. Background: The offer is for 2.1 million dollars. The buyer is Whip’d Properties, LLC. The developer is Pulte Homes, a large and reputable developer. Pulte is planning to build 90 homes in the $250,000+ range. At closing the church will receive $100,000 down payment, then $250,000 per quarter. The project is totally bonded. The closing would be in 6-8 months.

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Robinson has grown by over 10% in active membership in the past year and should easily continue to grow at that rate. Robinson Church is about a mile from I-485. It is in one of the few areas in Charlotte with property available for construction. The church's desire is to use a portion of the proceeds to renovate the church which is desperately needed. The bulk of the income the church would put into an endowment fund, a large portion of its proceeds the church would like to use to support the mission and ministry of the church.

2. The Committee on Representation recommends the following persons to fill current vacancies on committees of the Presbytery:

Committee on Ministry:

Class of 2021 Rev. L. British Hyrams (Central Steele Creek) Rev. Luke Maybry (Matthews)

Administration Committee:

Class of 2021 Rev. Annette Bedford (Member at-Large)

Ministry Resource Committee: Class of 2020 Kim Lee (Selwyn)

3. That the following ordination commission report be approved:

Service of Installation For Rev. Dr. Gregory M. Busby, Sr. As Pastor of McClintock Presbyterian Church

On Sunday, January 13, 2019 at 3:00 pm The commission met on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at McClintock Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC at 2:20 pm. Commission Members Present were: MINISTERS: Jerry Cannon (CN Jenkins), Moderator; Jan Edmiston (General Presbyter), Warren Lesane (Executive/Stated Clerk, Mid-Atlantic Synod), W. Jeffrey Pinkson (Steele Creek at Pleasant Hill); ELDERS: Tamara Williams (First United), Phyllis Bridges (McClintock), Tina Dean (Christ), Pender McElroy (First-Charlotte) The commission meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Jerry Cannon. Tamara Williams was elected secretary of the commission. The commission recessed for the installation service. The Moderator presided. The service was opened with singing, prayer and scripture reading. Marcellus Hoover and Tina Dean read the scriptures. The sermon was preached by the Rev. Warren Lesane on the topic/text: “It’s Time to Reset” based on Isaiah 43: 1-7; 18-21 and II Corinthians 5:17-19. The Moderator stated briefly the previous proceedings of the Presbytery and pointed out the nature and importance of the Ordination and Installation Ordinance. The Moderator propounded the constitutional questions to the Minister and these were answered in the affirmative. Phyllis Bridges, Elder representative of the congregation, then propounded the constitutional questions to the McClintock Presbyterian Church congregation and these were answered in the affirmative. The Moderator then declared that Gregory M. Busby, Sr. had been regularly elected and installed as Pastor of McClintock Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC.

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A charge to the Pastor was delivered by Rev. Dr. Jan Edmiston. A charge to the congregation was delivered by Tamara Williams. Following prayer and singing, the new Pastor pronounced the benediction. The commission approved its minutes and was adjourned with prayer by the benediction. Tamara C. Williams, Secretary

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Presbytery of Charlotte 141st Stated Presbytery Meeting Worship

February 9, 2019 Order of Worship

Prelude *Call to Worship Rev. Larry James I will give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart.

I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and faithfulness.

The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me. Your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Let us worship God together. *Hymn No. 327 “From All that Dwell Below the Skies” *Call to Confession Rev. Danette Osbourne-Smart *Confession O God, source of all that makes life possible, giver of all that makes life good: we gather to give you thanks yet we confess that we have often failed to live our thankfulness. What we have we take for granted, and we grumble about what we lack. We have squandered your bounty with little thought of those who will come after us. We are more troubled by the few who have more than by the many who have less. Forgive us, O God. In this hour of worship, accept our thanksgiving and teach us to make gratitude and sharing our way of life. Through the grace of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *Silence *Kyrie (choral response) *Spoken Assurance *Passing of Peace *Hymn No. 463 “How Firm a Foundation” Prayer for Illumination Rev. Danette Osbourne-Smart Psalm 138 Hymn No. 334, “With Grateful Heart My Thanks I Bring” Scripture Acts 6:1-7 Rev. Luke Maybry Sermon “30th AG Reception, Fort Benning, GA” Rev. Luke Maybry

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Anthem “Freedom Trilogy” Greek, Newton, S. African; Missa de Angelis, NEW BRITAIN, S. African / Arr. Halley Dawn Anthony, soloist; Sharon Chancel Choir Necrology of Ministers and Elders Deceased in 2018 Rev. Jan Edmiston and Tamara Williams Choral Response: “No Time” Traditional Camp Meeting Songs / Arr. Brumfield Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Rev. Danette Osbourne-Smart and Rev. Larry James

Words of Institution Distribution of the Elements (by Intinction) Prayers of the People

*Hymn No. 307 “God of Grace and God of Glory” *Benediction *Postlude

Worship Participants

Rev. Luke Maybry, Pastor, Matthews Church Rev. Larry James, Temporary Pastor, South End Church

Rev. Danette Osbourne-Smart, In Christ Supporting Ministries Rev. Dr. Jan Edmiston, General Presbyter

Elder Tamara Williams, Stated Clerk Randy Haldeman, Director Music, Quail Hollow Church Choir

David Tang, Director of Music, Sharon Church Choir R. Lance Burnette, Organist, Sharon Church

Ruling Elders from Sharon and Quail Hollow Churches

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION TO RAMAH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REPORT TO PRESBYTERY

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The Administrative Commission for Ramah Church has been meeting regularly since March 2018. We have conducted listening sessions with the congregation and we have spoken with most of the former session members who left the church when the session was set aside. We have held two town hall style meetings with the congregation - one to summarize our learnings from the listening sessions and another to discuss healthy pastor/congregation relationships. New by-laws for the congregation have been written and approved by the congregation. A Nominating Committee was elected in November and they have just completed their work. A congregational meeting has been called for February 17 to receive and act upon their slate of officers. The AC is encouraged by Ramah’s strong financial position, as well as the commitment of those remaining at Ramah, though the number of active participants is significantly smaller than before the dismissal of the Session. Our work continues as we work closely with Rev. Copeland as he prepares for officer training, which we believe will be critical to the healthy functioning of the new session. We will continue to work with Rev. Copeland and the new session once they are elected for the foreseeable future.

Rev. Julie Hill, Chairperson

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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMISSION TO JOHNSTON MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

REPORT TO PRESBYTERY FEBRUARY 9, 2019

The Administrative Commission to Johnston Memorial Church has been meeting regularly since October 30, 2018. We have conducted listening sessions with the three members of the Johnston Memorial Presbyterian Church and with liaisons from the Presbytery of Charlotte’s Committee on Ministry. We have provided pastoral support for the remaining three members of the Johnston Memorial Presbyterian Church and authorized one worship service of the congregation for Saturday, February 9th. We have exercised our authority to gain access to and control over the church’s finances and have worked with legal counsel to respond to a complaint filed against the Presbytery to the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic (findings included in this packet). We have invited the remaining three members of the Johnston Memorial Presbyterian Church to join with us in crafting a fitting conclusion to the work of the Administrative Commission that would include honoring the legacy of the church and the long investment of its members. The Administrative Commission will report again to the Presbytery at its May 21, 2019 stated meeting. Rev. Dr. Jessica R. Patchett, Chairperson

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3601 Seminary Avenue | Richmond, Virginia 23227 | 804 342-0016 | www.synatlantic.org

DATE: January 28, 2019

TO: Ruling Elder (RE) Randel Phillips, Respondent, Committee of Counsel

RE Tamara Williams, Stated Clerk, Charlotte Presbytery

All Members of the Synod Permanent Judicial Commission (SPJC)

Teaching Elder, Warren J. Lesane Jr. Stated Clerk, Synod of the Mid-Atlantic

FROM: Carol Haas, SPJC Moderator and William Parish, SPJC Clerk

SUBJECT: SPJC Officers’ Findings Report

Case #2018-005

“Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.”

On November 5, 2018, the Synod Stated Clerk received from what was described as the Session

of Johnston Memorial Presbyterian Church, a Complaint of Irregularity against Charlotte

Presbytery dated November 2, 2018. The Complaint also pursuant to the Book of Order Rules

Disciples D-6.0103a (3), requested a Stay of Enforcement.

Since a Stay of Enforcement was requested, the SPJC Officers (Carol Haas and Bill Parish)

issued a provisional findings letter on the preliminary questions found in D-6.0305 on November

12, 2018. The request stay was not granted with the constitutional requirements not being met in

(D-6.0103d (2)).

Given the Christmas holidays and attempts by the 2 parties to resolve the issues outside the

judicial process, an extension was given to the Committee of Counsel of Charlotte Presbytery to

submit their concise answer. The concise answer was received by the Synod Stated Clerk on

January 23, 2019.

As required by the PCUSA Book of Order, ‘Rules of Discipline’, D-6.0305, we have carefully

examined both the Complaint and the Answer as to whether the four criteria (or threshold

requirements) listed there have been satisfied. Pursuant to D-6.0306, the SPJC officers now

“report their findings to the parties” and to the SPJC.

“a. the council has jurisdiction”

YES. Charlotte Presbytery is one of the constituent presbyteries of this Synod.

Johnston PC vs Char Presby-Officers Findings-.8

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“b. the complainant has standing to file this case”

NO. G-3.0203 requires a moderator to be present for a meeting of Session. When a church does

not have an installed a pastor, this is the moderator appointed by Presbytery. Evidence is

provided in the concise answer that this did not occur. The person submitting the complaint on

behalf of what is purported to be the Session is not a member of the PCUSA and thus cannot

represent the “session” in a remedial case.

“c. the complaint was timely filed”

YES. The requirement is that “a complaint of an irregularity shall be filed within ninety days

after the alleged irregularity has occurred. This complaint was filed within ninety days of the

Presbytery meeting where an administrative commission was formed

“d. the complaint states a claim upon which relief can be granted”

YES. The Complaint cites numerous concerns. The only issue which the SPJC could address is

the formation of an administrative commission by the Presbytery

Finally, we call attention to the fact that these findings can be challenged within thirty days of

their receipt, either by a party to the case or by a member of the SPJC (D-6.0306a) by sending

the challenge to the Synod Stated Clerk. If the complainants wish to challenge these findings,

their challenge should include as copy of the Session minutes where this complaint was approved

signed by both the Clerk of Session and the Moderator of the meeting. If no challenge is

received within 30 days, the case is dismissed. Since this case will be automatically dismissed if

not challenged, there is no reason for the SPJC to act on the motion to dismiss by the respondent.

Again, the complainants are reminded that only a member of the PCUSA can be engaged as

counsel for a judicial matter. James Galvin cannot represent the complainants in this case and

correspondence will not be sent through him.

“The Lord be with you.”

Johnston PC vs Char Presby-Officers Findings-.8

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Administrative Commission on Dismissals

Report to Presbytery February 9, 2019

Recommendation: That the Second Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis, NC be dismissed to the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians (ECO) pending completion of the dismissal process as determined by the Administrative Commission on Dismissals and reception by the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. Second Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis, NC has followed the Presbytery of Charlotte Commitment to Congregations Pursuing Discernment or Gracious Separation and a quorum of the congregation voted unanimously on November 4, 2018 to seek dismissal from the PCUSA (twenty eight of thirty members were present) and petition the Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians for membership.

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The Presbytery of Charlotte’s Bills and Overtures Task Force recommends that the Presbytery approve the following proposed amendments to the PC(USA) Constitution:

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE PC(USA) CONSTITUTION Approved By The 223rd General Assembly (2014) And Recommended To

The Presbyteries For Their Affirmative Or Negative Votes

CONSENT AGENDA 18-A Election of Ruling Elders and Deacons - On Amending G-2.0401 (Item 06-11)

The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 478/3. 18-B. Renunciation of Jurisdiction (GA combined 18-B.1 and 18-B.2)

o 18-B.1 On Amending G-2.0509 (Item 06-09) o 18-B.2 On Amending D-10.0401d (Item 06-09) The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 466/7.

18-C Officers - On Amending G-3.0104 (Item 06-16)

The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 370/99.

18-D. Membership of Presbytery - On Amending G-3.0306 (Item 06-05)

The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 442/13.

18-E. Pastor, Counselor, and Advisor to Its Pastors and Congregations - On Amending G-3.0307 (Item 06-02) The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 464/3. 18-F. Welcoming to the Table - On Amending W-4.0202 (Item 14-03) The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a voice vote. 18-G. Disciplinary Offense - On Amending D-2.0203b (Item 06-04) The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 416/13. 18-H. Time Limit - On Amending D-10-0401 (Item 06-24) The 223rd General Assembly (2018) approved by a vote of 455/16.

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COMMITTEE ON MINISTRY REPORT TO PRESBYTERY

February 9, 2019 ACTIONS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF PRESBYTERY:

A. Approved the attached Temporary Pastoral Relationship/Moderators Report.

B. Approved the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between Rev. Russell Benton and Phila-delphia Church effective December 31, 2018 and transferred him to Charleston-Atlantic Pres-bytery to accept the call as pastor to Harbor View Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC.

C. Transferred Rev. Evan Amo to Denver Presbytery effective January 1, 2019, to accept the call as pastor to Peoples Presbyterian Church, Denver, CO.

D. Granted honorable retirement to Rev. Elizabeth Hyland effective November 19, 2018.

E. Granted honorable retirement to Rev. Elizabeth Williamson effective December 31, 2018.

F. Granted honorable retirement to the Rev. Harold Hutchison effective December 31, 2018.

G. Approved the dissolution of the pastoral relationship between Rev. Larry Hill and Woodland Church and granted him honorable retirement effective December 31, 2018.

H. Granted Rev. Lib McGregor Simmons permission to labor outside the bounds in Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery to serve as Parish Associate at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church effective January 1, 2019.

I. Granted Rev. Joan Watson permission to labor outside the bounds in Mission Presbytery to serve as Interim Pastor at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Boerne, Texas beginning November 19, 2018.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the Presbytery approve the Proposed Minimum Terms of Call for 2019.

B. That the pastoral relationship between the Rev. Amantha Barbee and Statesville Avenue Church

be dissolved effective February 18, 2019 and that she be transferred to Greater Atlanta Pres-bytery to accept the call as pastor to Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur GA.

C. That the Presbytery approve a change in terms of call for Elizabeth Ayscue and Matthew Drum-

heller from Senior and Associate Pastors to Co-Pastors of First-Albemarle. The Session and congregation of First Albemarle have approved this change. The East Cluster and the full COM have also approved this change as an exception to our Presbytery’s current policy per Book of Order G2.0504c.

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TEMPORARY PASTORAL RELATIONSHIPS/MODERATORS REPORT As of February 5, 2019

INTERIM PASTORS

TEMPORARY NAME CURRENT MODERATOR Orig. CONTRACT Amity John Y Todd, III 1/1/2019-12/31/19 John Y. Todd, III 1/1/2019-12/31/19 Avondale Veronica Cannon 10/16/18 -10/15/19 Veronica Cannon 10/16/17 -10/15/18 Bellefonte Sonya McAuley-Allen 7/1/18-6/30/19 Sonya McAuley-Allen 7/1/18-6/30/19 Carmel Dave McKechnie 7/29/18-7/28/19 Dave McKechnie 7/29/18-7/28/19 Central Steele Creek John Earl 3/4/18 - 3/3/19 John Earl 3/4/18-3/3/19 Cooks Memorial Lynn Thompson Bryant 2/11/19 - 2/10/20 Lynn Thompson Bryant 2/11/18 - 2/10/19 Covenant Charlotte (Associate Pastor) Grady Moseley 12/9/18-12/8/19 Bob Henderson DCPC Scott Kenefake 11/1/17-10/31/18* Scott Kenefake 11/1/17-10/31/18 First Concord Lynne Keel & Rachel Vogado 9/1/18- Gilwood Nathan Wheeler 3/1/18 – 3/1/19 Nathan Wheeler 3/1/17 – 3/1/18 Meadowlake Fred Rose 8/1/17 – 7/31/18* Fred Rose 8/1/17 – 7/31/18 Philadelphia Mark Lee 2/5/19-1/31/20 Mark Lee 2/5/19-1/31/20

TEMPORARY PASTORS

TEMPORARY NAME CURRENT MODERATOR Orig. CONTRACT EAST CLUSTER Candor David Speering 7/1/17 – 7/1/18* David Speering 1/1/16 – 6/30/16 Ebenezer _____________ _____________ Matt Baker First-Hamlet Belinda Rice (CLP) 5/1/18 – 4/30/19 Belinda Rice 8/1/12 – 7/31/13 First-Rockingham Matt Baker First-Wadesboro _____________ _____________ Matt Baker Marks Creek Ken Goins (CLP) 10/1/17- 9/30/18* Ken Goins 10/1/02 – 10/1/03 Morven _____________ _____________ Matt Baker Star _____________ _____________ Matt Baker NORTH CLUSTER Catawba Arthur Canada 1/01/17 – 12/31/17* Arthur Canada 10/1/12 - 9/30/13 Cedar Grove Calvin Lewers 9/1/18 - 8/31/19 Calvin Lewers Cornelius George Alexander 12/2018- Covenant-Concord Scott Simpson 5/1/18 - 4/30/19 Scott Simpson 5/1/04 – 4/30/05 Covenant-Kannapolis Herbert Hill 1/1/18 – 12/31/19 Herbert Hill 1/1/15 – 12/31/15 DCPC (Associate Pastor)

Claire George-Drumheller 1/1/18-1/31/19 Scott Kenefake

Flow Harris Bill Jolley (CLP) _____________ Bill Jolley Kirkwood Debi Madden 9/10 – 9/11* Debi Madden 9/1/08 - 8/31/09 Locust Elizabeth Ayscue New Friendship _____________ _____________ Reggie Tuggle New Hampton Shelia Council 3/18/18 – 3/18/19 Shelia Council 9/1/12 - 2/28/13 Pleasant Grove Robert Breed 01/1/17 – 12/31/17* Robert Breed 10/14/13 – 10/13/14 Williams Memorial John-Nelson Pope 4/9/18 – 4/8/19 John-Nelson Pope 4/9/18 – 4/8/19

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WEST CLUSTER Christ ______________ _____________ Rodger Sellers Grier Heights Reggie Tuggle 7/8/18-7/8/19 Reggie Tuggle 7/8/18-7/8/19 Hickory Grove (The Grove) Kate Murphy 9/5/16 – 9/5/17* Kate Murphy 9/5/16 – 9/5/17 H.O Graham Metropolitan Dennis Funderburk 8/13/18—8/13/19 Dennis Funderburk 11/7/10 — 11/6/11 Johnston Memorial Admin Commission _____________ Jessica Patchett Memorial _____________ _____________ Danette Smart Mulberry Rodger Sellers 9/01/17-1/31/18* Rodger Sellers 2/1/16-6/1/16 Plaza Grady Moseley 8/29/18 Robinson Todd Hobbie 10/1/18-9/30/19 Todd Hobbie 10/1/17-9/30/18 Saint Paul James Shelton Smallwood Darryl Gaston(CLP) 10/11/17-4/10/18* Darryl Gaston 10/11/13-10/10/14 South End Larry James 10/1/18 -12/31/18 Larry James 10/1/18-12/31/18 Sugaw Creek ______________ ________________ Jay Weigel Woodland Gloria Bolden SOUTH CLUSTER Bethany Luke Maybry 1/1/19 - Beulah Hunter Roddey 10/1/18-9/30/19 Hunter Roddey 10/1/18-9/30/19 First-Pageland Dick Tubbs (CLP) 9/1/10 - 9/1/11* Dick Tubbs 9/1/10 - 9/1/11 Henderson Grove Michael Marsh 4/9/18 - 4/8/19 James Shelton Philadelphia Steve Mitchell 1/1/19 Saint Andrews John Nowaczewski 5/15/18-3/31/19 John Nowaczewski 5/15/18-3/31/19 Stephenson Valerie Phillips 1/1/19 -1/31/19 Valerie Phillips 4/15/17 Turner British Hyrams 1/1/19 First-Waxhaw Katie Harrington *contract expired

PARISH ASSOCIATES CHURCH NAME PAID NON-PAID RETIRED NON-RETIRED Caldwell Memorial Diane Mowrey X X First-Charlotte Rebecca Davis X X First-Charlotte Mary Margaret Porter X X First-Charlotte Chuck Williamson X X Myers Park Anna Dickson X X First-Monroe Janet Tyson X X Selwyn Avenue Lisa McLennan X X PASTORAL RESIDENTS CHURCH NAME Covenant Ian Clark Myers Park Amy Speas

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PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE 2019 Minimum Terms of Call

For Full-Time Pastors Entering a NEW Call Financial Compensation (Annual): Presbytery minimums for newly called full-time pastors shall be based on Total Salary Package. The proportion of Salary and Housing can be based on the most favorable tax position for the individual. Proposal for 2019 is to increase the 2018 base by 3.0% Annual Effective Salary (Cash + Housing) (Also includes employee contributions to 403(b)(9) tax-sheltered annuity plans, cafeteria plans)

2018 2019 Charlotte Metro Only

(No Manse) Charlotte Metro

(No Manse) Eastern Counties

(No Manse) Within Bounds

with Manse

No experience $47,552 $48,978 $45,665 $31,614

Add $200/year for each added

year

1 Year $47,752 $49,178 $45,865 $31,814 5 Years $48,552 $49.978 $46,665 $32,614

10 Years $49,552 $50,978 $47,665 $33,614 15 Years $50,552 $51,978 $48,665 $34,614

Benefits & Professional Allowances 1/2 Social Security* Board of Pensions (Insurance & Pension) Continuing Education (Paid by voucher) Auto Travel Expense (IRS allowable rate is recommended) Reasonable Moving Expenses Two Weeks Study Leave / Four Weeks Vacation Sabbatical Leave during seventh year of service of at least three months Establishment of a Church Professional Relations Committee

Cash Items in the following section are optional and are NOT considered in the Minimum Terms of Call however these items are part of the Total Annual Effective Salary Package for calculation of Board of Pension Dues.

Employing Organizations Contributions (contributions to 403(b)(9) plans, tax-sheltered annuity plans, and equity allowances) Bonus (including bonuses, gifts for employing organization and un-vouchered professional expense allowances) SECA (amount in EXCESS of 1/2 of Social Security Other (all other comp, including medical deductible or medical expense reimbursements not paid through a group benefit plan) Manse (must be at least 30% of Cash above for members residing in employer-provided manse)

*Calculation of Social Security: Cash salary + housing/utilities allowance (or manse valuation/utilities) x 15.3% divided by 2 = Social Security Allowance payable by the church. Amount in excess of 50% is included in Effective Salary

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Annual Adjustment Notes 1. Consider cost of living increases, special family needs (education, medical or other extraordinary

expenses), the prevailing standards of the community and the merit of the minister's work in determining his or her compensation. The inflation rate/median family income varies by county.

2. The Session shall recommend 2019 Compensation for action at a congregational meeting called for

the purpose of adjusting the terms of the minister’s call. The actions may be based on past performance and future expectations.

3. Continuing Education expenses and travel expenses are paid by voucher upon documentation by

the pastor. Unexpended Continuing Education time and money may be accumulated up to three years by mutual agreement between pastor and session. Accrued Continuing Education time and money are forfeited upon dissolution of the pastoral relationship. Unexpended Continuing Education time and money and unexpended travel allowance are not available to a pastor as compensation.

4. Sessions should review the various plan design options of the Traditional Program medical dues

model. Consult pensions.org to see The Board Bulletins and articles regarding the restructuring. 5. For installed, part-time pastors, the effective salary would be pro-rated to reflect the number of work

hours agreed upon in the Terms of Call. All other provisions of the presbytery’s minimum terms, such as vacation and Church Professional Relations Committee, would be in effect.

Additional Information 1. As of 11/14/18, the latest Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, South Region for the 12

months ending October 31, 2018 was 2.1%. This is a common index used in determining trends for budgeting purposes. In addition, the Cost Of Living Allowance (COLA) at the federal level is 2.9%.

2. The Board of Pensions Median Annual Effective Salary (2019) of all PC(USA) teaching elder

members of the Benefits Plan serving U.S. congregations is $59,100, an increase of 1.9 percent when compared to $58,000 for 2018.

3. Recent Salary Surveys published on www.Pensions.org which may aid congregations in planning

and budgeting:

Salaries in the Parish Ministry 2016 Salary Study (as of May 1, 2016) 2019 Median effective salaries Living by the Gospel

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Committee on Preparation for Ministry Report to the Presbytery of Charlotte

February 9, 2019

Candidates for Ministry (17)

Candidate Sponsoring Church Seminary *Thomas Agbemenou Sugaw Creek Union-PS, Charlotte (grad) ^Casey Aldridge First-Concord Princeton Sharon Altenburg Sharon Union-PS, Charlotte Katherine Atkins Myers Park Austin (grad) *Douglas Clark Davidson College Vanderbilt (grad) ^Marcy Doak Sharon Union-PS, Charlotte *Leslie Fuller South Mecklenburg Columbia (grad) ^Sarah Godbey South Mecklenburg Columbia Daniel Heath Covenant Princeton Gail Henderson-Belsito First-Charlotte Union-PS, Charlotte Russ Kerr Davidson College Union-PS, Richmond (grad) *Nicole Newton Myers Park Wake Forest Divinity (grad) Gwen Pearson Matthews-Murkland Union-PS, Charlotte (grad) Susan Pierson Caldwell Memorial SFTS Bill Prestwood Covenant-Charlotte Union-PS, Charlotte *^Ardy Skidmore Central Steele Creek Union-PS, Charlotte (grad) Laetisha Wells C.N. Jenkins McCormick (grad)

*Certified ready to receive a call

^Pending Presbytery approval

Inquirers (15)

Inquirer Sponsoring Church Seminary Ashlee Anderson Covenant-Charlotte Union-PS, Charlotte Megan Argabrite The Grove Union-PS, Charlotte (grad) Julia Burkley Davidson College TBD Dwayne Brown Black’s Memorial Dubuque Lucy Crain Covenant-Charlotte Union-PS, Charlotte Cindy Fisher South Mecklenburg Union-PS, Charlotte Selina Malherbe First Charlotte Union-PS, Charlotte ^Sara Martin Sardis Union-PS, Charlotte Jay Masanotti Selwyn Union-PS, Charlotte Mary Kate McAlister Covenant-Charlotte Columbia Dana Purdom C.N. Jenkins Union-PS, Charlotte Carol Schierlmann South Mecklenburg Union-PS, Charlotte Donna Singletary C.N. Jenkins Union-PS, Charlotte Henry Trexler Covenant-Charlotte Union-PS, Charlotte (grad) Emily Wilkes Davidson College Princeton

^Pending Presbytery approval

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For Information: Since the October Presbytery meeting, Ardy Skidmore (Central Steele Creek) has been certified ready to receive a call and an annual consultation has been sustained for Sarah Godbey. Recommendations:

1. The CPM recommends that Sara Martin (Sardis) be enrolled as an Inquirer in the preparation for ministry process.

2. The CPM recommends that Casey Aldridge (First Concord), Marcy Doak (Sharon) and Sarah Godbey (South Mecklenburg) be enrolled as Candidates in the preparation for ministry process.

Respectfully Submitted, Rev. Carol Hassell, Co-Moderator Rev. Ron E. Nelson, Co-Moderator

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Casey Aldridge Statement of Faith

I believe and trust in one sovereign and Triune God: Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. I believe this Mothering God, whom Jesus called Father, created all things in heaven and on earth,

and called them good. We are created in God’s image, and in God we find our truest identity. God cares about creation and has always been active in history, inviting individuals and communities into covenantal relationship. All of us have fallen short of God’s desire for justice, righteousness, and a society of love. Moreover, we are not just individual sinners; we are caught up in a social web of sin that we cannot escape on our own. Yet the Word of God—which alone has the power to redeem us before our Creator—did not abandon us, but became flesh to live among human beings and to die for our sake. Justification is therefore not something we have earned, but the free and unmerited gift of God, given as grace and received through faith.

I believe that God sent us God’s only son, Jesus Christ our Lord. In Christ, we encounter God not

only as the Creator, but also as Son, our Savior and Redeemer. Christ alone is our priest, prophet, and king. Fully human and fully divine, this Jesus who saves us is God, having existed with his Father and the Holy Spirit from the beginning. God became flesh in the historical person of Jesus of Nazareth, born of Mary. In Jesus, God revealed God’s own self to sinners and lepers, the scorned of society: healing the sick, preaching the good news of God’s coming kingdom to the poor, and proclaiming release to prisoners. This Jesus was charged with heresy by religious authorities, and crucified as a rebel by Rome. Through Jesus, God was humiliatingly crucified, painfully killed, and dead for three days. We therefore have God with us in life and in death. On the third day, God raised Jesus from the dead. By the death and resurrection of Jesus, God defeated the powers of sin and death, and overcame the imperial violence of the cross. I believe that this Jesus will come again in the future, finishing God’s work and bringing God’s kingdom to completion. I believe that the resurrection of Jesus Christ anticipates the general resurrection of the dead and the creation of a new heaven and new earth, where death and sin will no longer have power over life, and where all will experience the love and presence of God in its fullness.

I believe that between Jesus’ historical life and eventual eschatological return, we are not

abandoned by God, but are always encouraged and exhorted by a third person of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit of God, the Giver and Sustainer of life. This Spirit abides in and around each of us, empowering us to work for God’s kingdom. The Spirit is God within those who have need, and within those who attend to the needs of others. We cannot worship God except by the power of this Spirit, nor can we follow Jesus except through the Spirit’s strength and vitality. It is by the wisdom of the Spirit that prophets have spoken of God’s judgment and grace, and it is by the presence and power of the Spirit that human community is made possible. The Spirit is the fabric of the Christian community that began at Pentecost, which we call the Church.

I believe that the Church exists in visible and invisible forms as the body of its Lord Jesus Christ in

the world, knitted together by the Spirit for worship of and fellowship with the Triune God. The Church recognizes two Sacraments: Baptism, as a sign of God’s gracious forgiveness of sins, and which marks our incorporation into Christ’s crucified and resurrected body; and Holy Communion, during which we give thanks to our Creator and to the Spirit that sustains us, as we remember and participate in the life and death of Christ as a community. The Church is informed in its faith and mission by Scriptures that it recognizes as inspired by the Spirit, from the law of Moses and the historical and prophetic books of ancient Israel, to the Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus and the letters of Paul. Scripture, though written by human beings, is a gift of God that points us to the liberating and life-giving work of God in history. By the power of the Spirit, the example of Christ, and the guidance of Scripture, the Church is called to share and participate in the creative, redemptive, and sustaining love of God in the present: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, setting prisoners free, and praying for the salvation of all creation.

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Marcy S. Doak Statement of Faith

I believe in the Triune God: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. I believe God created all things, seen and unseen, and God is the sovereign authority of all the universe for all time. I believe and have faith in God’s unconditional love for me in which I know I belong to God, as a child of God, uniquely and wonderfully made. I believe God’s love is constant, transformative, and never ending. It is in God’s gift of Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit that God’s trusting love is revealed to us. I believe Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. Because of the brokenness of humanity and our sinful nature, God sent Jesus Christ to earth as fully human and fully divine in order to restore our relationship with God. Jesus Christ is God, the Word made flesh. Jesus Christ is also Emmanuel, God with us. I believe Jesus Christ was crucified, died, and rose from the dead. Jesus Christ broke the power of sin and death, reconciling and redeeming all creation for everlasting life. I believe the Holy Spirit is the active presence and power of God at work in both the world and in individuals. I believe the Holy Spirit guides, leads, and directs us to live a life of faithful service to God. The Holy Spirit is the power that unites us in Christ creating community where there were formerly barriers. I believe faith is a gift of God’s grace through the power of the Holy Spirit. I believe the church is God’s creation, and Jesus Christ is the head of the church. By the power of the Holy Spirit, God draws the body of Christ together as a faithful, hopeful, and loving covenant community. The church is the authentic witness to the Good News of God’s grace, and the body of Christ gets to participate in God’s enduring mission in the world. I believe the Sacraments of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper are instituted by our Lord, Jesus Christ. These two sacraments are the outward and visible signs of God’s invisible grace, and they signify the real presence and power of God’s action and renewing claim on our lives. In baptism, God calls us by name as we are marked as Christ’s own into a life of service to God. As we celebrate the Lord’s Supper, we gather at the table and the Holy Spirit unites us in Christ with all of God’s people in every time and place. This joyful feast is a time of remembrance and also an indication of the Kingdom of God. I believe in the authority of Scripture, and Scripture is inspired by God and written by humans. I believe Scripture to be God’s divine self-revelation – the Word of God written. The Holy Spirit illuminates Scripture so that it is both timely and timeless for God’s people throughout all time to be comforted and guided in our daily lives. I believe in the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. God is always present and working for good in our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit whether we are aware of this action or not.

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Sarah Godbey Statement of Faith 2019

I believe that God created Heaven and Earth and created all things. I believe God provides and

sustains for all creatures and responds to all human needs. I believe sin separates us from God, but never separates God from us because of God’s grace. I believe God’s grace is given freely to everyone. I believe grace is not earned by our works here on earth but given daily and freely from God. I believe God sent God’s Son, Jesus Christ, to live and walk among the people. I believe by Jesus walking among us, we were able to learn from him. I believe that Jesus Christ walked among us full of grace and truth. I believe Jesus came to earth, fully human and fully divine, to show God’s love, save us from sin and offer eternal life. I believe Jesus was crucified and died on the cross to save everyone. The Holy Spirit is the one who comforts us, supports us, and nudges us to stay moving on our journey of faith. The Holy Spirit is the moment you no longer feel alone when no one is around. The Holy Spirit walks before us, behind and with us, renewing and giving us life. I believe that the sacraments are used to bring together the body of Christ and seal in us a call for service. I believe Baptism is our seal and sign into the community with Jesus Christ and the church. I believe that we are called to come together, everyone from different walks of life, to sit

at God’s table and take part in the abounding feast of communion and be fed. I believe communion is an act that reminds us of God’s covenant and reminds us of God’s never ending grace offered to all people. I believe the Bible is the living Word of God and the salvation history of God and God’s people. I believe the Bible showed us how to live faithfully. I believe the Church is a place for us to gather and worship God. I believe because of the grace of God we are able to enter into the community where we come together in order to support one another through the milestones of life. I believe the church is a place for us to come to when we are broken and feel lost. I believe the church is a place to come to when we feel whole and content.

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Ministry Resource Committee

How do you create an effective youth ministry program with no dedicated staff, low commitment from parents, few youth, shrinking budgets and very limited outside resources? You look beyond what you don’t have and see the possibilities that could exist when you’re willing to take a risk in the name of the Holy Spirit. And, that’s exactly how the Charlotte Youth Ministry Consortium (CYMC) came to be: one person willing to take a risk and inviting others to join her.

In 2015, after many years of hearing the same struggles coming from just about every small church (less than 200 members) in the presbytery, Donna Fair, a member at First United Presbyterian Church, decided to try and do something about it. Donna met with then Presbytery Executive, Betty Meadows, and presented her idea of a consortium ministry group that would bring together youth from the small churches within our presbytery for monthly youth group meetings, faith formation and mission projects. The group would meet at a different participating church each month and existing youth

leadership in those churches would be engaged as facilitators and mentors to group participants. Each church that wanted to participate in the consortium was asked to make an initial $300 investment to help purchase the supplies needed to sustain a viable youth ministry.

In addition, the Presbytery of Charlotte through the Ministry Resource Committee (MRC) agreed to support the ministry partnership financially by providing matching funds. The MRC is dedicated to the development of ministry partnerships between congregations that support the presbytery’s shared vision of; discipleship, evangelism, pastoral care, mission, worship, community-building. Other funds for the ministry were obtained through Synod grants, coordinated fundraisers and individual donations. As this ministry partnership has grown, even churches that do not work directly with the consortium, like Sharon Presbyterian, have made financial contributions to support the on-going work of this growing youth ministry.

Ministry Resource Committee - January 2019

Train children in the right way, and w

hen old, they will not stray.

- Proverbs 22:6

Ministry Resource Committee

Spotlight On:

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As a result of this ministry partnership, youth who would have never had the opportunity to meet each other, now get to spend time together monthly unpacking scripture, engaging in creative play, fellowship and mission work together. They also participate in some pretty amazing summer mission trips through the support of the partnership by Myers Park Presbyterian Church. For the past 3 years, youth from the CYMC have partnered with Myers Park Presbyterian Church to do summer mission trips to, Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia, Urban Youth Ministry @4th Street Presbyterian Church in Chicago, and Montreat Middle and High School Conferences.

This year the youth of CYMC are looking forward to a Civil Rights tour through Atlanta, Birmingham and Memphis, a week at the Howell Nature Center-Animal Rescue in Howell, Michigan and the Youth Triennium at Purdue University.

As one leader said, “All of us that work with the Charlotte Youth Ministry Consortium are excited about the opportunities that this ministry continues to provide for our churches and or youth. We’ve learned that it’s okay to think outside the box as we faithfully move forward in responding to God’s call to make a difference in the lives of those entrusted to us for educating, nurturing, loving and guiding.”

Ministry Resource Committee (MRC)MRC will seek to connect to every congregation/session, asking:

What is God doing with you and your community? How can MRC support you in this ministry?

MRC is structured to build relationships and strengthen congregations around our shared Vision.In conversation with congregations, the MRC will offer and develop a range of resources and support (funding, partnership, training, coaching) around the priorities of our shared Vision: discipleship, evangelism, pastoral care, mission, worship, community-building, and risking new ministry and mission. New worshiping communities and transformation are foundational to the resourcing work of the MRC.

Rationale:• Promotes connections among churches and ministries in the presbytery

• Provides tools and resources to promote healthy churches and worshiping communities

Ministry Resource Committee - January 2019

Train children in the right way, and w

hen old, they will not stray.

- Proverbs 22:6

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Report of Presbytery’s Council Presbytery of Charlotte

February 9, 2019 For Information: 1. Council approved the minutes of the October 23, 2018 Stated Meeting of the Presbytery. 2. Council received a report from the Comptroller/Treasurer summarizing the Presbytery’s

Financial Statements through 2018 and a report will be in the February Presbytery Packet. 3. Council received updates from the various governance and program committees of the

Presbytery on their recent actions and ongoing activities.

4. Council heard an update from Camp Grier’s Executive Director, Jason Dougal, on the current programs and status of fundraising efforts for the camp.

5. Council endorsed the proposed 2019 Presbytery budget as recommended by the Administration Committee and will present it to Presbytery for approval at the February 9, 2019 stated meeting.

Recommendations: 1. That Presbytery approve the proposed 2019 Presbytery budget as recommended by the

Administration Committee. (see attached)

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Presbytery of Charlotte -- You Did It Again With God’s Help!

(Presbytery Commissioners, please share this report with your Session church members)

The “good news”!

Our combined offerings from the congregations of the Presbytery of Charlotte have amounted to $179,600.00 for the year of 2018!

And now some really Good News…

With God’s Help we have exceeded our support goals for all 2018 Validated Grants.

The 42 Hunger Action ministries and agencies in our 2018 Grant Portfolio

have already received their final support check.

*******************************

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Even as the work is wrapping-up for 2018; Your TCaM Team is already receiving Grant Applications for 2019.

THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED 2019 GRANT RECEIPTS IS FEBRUARY 28TH.

Please remind your local Food Ministry Agencies to log on to the POC website, locate the Ten Cents-a-Meal logo to download the Application along with the Policies and Procedures to submit their 2019 requests.

Grant Applications should be printed-off of the POC web page,

completed fully, signed and accompanied by the following: 1) final financial report for 2018 2) Full Budget adopted for 2019

3) Letter of endorsement from a Presbytery of Charlotte Session or Pastor Applications must be received by February 28, 2019.

Pastors and Elders, please check with your church treasurers and

encourage them to remit any remaining TCaM Offerings from 2018. These funds will help to provide the 1st quarter payments in 2019!

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Agencies/Ministries that received Ten Cents-a-Meal funding in 2018:

CABARRUS COUNTY AYA HOUSE / BETHPAGE UNITED 3,620 CABARRUS MEALS ON WHEELS 2,780 CABARRUS COOPERATIVE CHRISTIAN MIN. 5,570 COVENANT KANNAPOLIS FOOD PANTRY 440 FAMILIES FIRST 420 FEEDING KANNAPOLIS HUNGER 3,890 HARRISBURG CRISIS ASSISTANCE 190 WALKING IN THE HARVEST 11,120 MECKLENBURG COUNTY BETHLEHEM CENTER 11,120 BLESSED ASSURANCE DAY CARE 11,120 BRIGHT HOPES/BEN SALEM PC 550 CHARLOTTE RESCUE MISSION 5,570 CN JENKINS PC FREEDOM SCHOOL 1,500 COMMUNITY CULINARY SCHOOL 2,150 CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY 11,120 CROSSROADS/GRIER HEIGHTS 1,330 FELLOWSHIP PLACE 1,330 FIRST-CHARLOTTE BELL PROGRAM 3,000 FREEDOM SCHOOL PARTNERS 6,250 FRIENDSHIP TRAYS 8,900 LAKEWOOD PRESCHOOL 6,120 LILY PAD HAVEN 9,870 LOVING TOUCH ADULT DAY CARE 11,130 MEN'S SHELTER 11,130 NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILY RESOURCE 1,490 QC FAMILY TREE 2,230 ROBINSON PC BREAD BASKET 920 SAMARITAN HOUSE 2,220 SOUTH END PC FOOD PANTRY 1,120 STATESVILLE AVENUE PC PANTRY RDG 5,750 THE GROVE PC COMMUNITY MEAL 1,050 URBAN MINISTRY 11,100 WEST BLVD SENIOR ALLIANCE @ H.O. GRAHAM 1,060 WOODLAND PC SUMMER CAMP 660

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BISCOE FOOD PANTRY 3,350 MOUNT GILEAD FOOD PANTRY 1,120 COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS BACKPACKS 560 RICHMOND COUNTY RICHMOND COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH 520 STANLY COUNTY STANLY COUNTY CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 8,350 UNION COUNTY UNION COUNTY COMMUNITY SHELTER 2,770 PAGELAND, SC CHESTERFIELD FIRST STEPS - BACKPACKS 7,800 BLESSINGS RESOURCE CENTER 8,910

2018 Annual Report All monies granted stay within the bounds of

Charlotte Presbytery.

Total Disbursed = $191,200 Total for 2018 includes donations from individuals, congregations, offerings at Presbytery Meetings

and interest income.

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