Minutes September 2007
Reformation Presbytery
of the Midwest
Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest
September 14-15, 2007
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Pastor
Frank J. Smith convened the meeting of a new presbytery at 4:08 PM on
Friday, September 14, 2007, at First Reformed Church, Oostburg,
Wisconsin, and opened with prayer. Utilizing The Book of
Psalms
for Singing, he led in the singing of Psalm 48B, “In Our God’s City We
Have Seen.”
Enrollment of Presbyters and Declaration of Quorum
The following presbyters were enrolled:
Ruling Elder Ron DeTroye
Pastor H. Eugene (Gene) Osborne
Pastor Frank J. Smith
Pastor Justin B. Stodghill
Pastor Marty Waltho
Ruling Elder Alan J. Wilson
The Convener declared that a quorum was present.
Declaration of the Constitution of the Presbytery
The Convener also declared that the new presbytery was now duly
constituted as a manifestation of the Bride of Christ.
Welcome
On
behalf of the host congregation, Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church
of Sheboygan, the Convener welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Election of Moderator and Stated Clerk
The
floor was opened for nominations for Moderator. Pastor Waltho
was
nominated. There being no further nominations, it was moved,
seconded, and carried unanimously that he be elected for a one-year
term. The Moderator assumed the chair.
The floor
was opened for nominations for Stated Clerk. Dr. Smith was
nominated. There being no further nominations, it was moved,
seconded, and carried unanimously that he be elected for a one-year
term.
Adoption of Docket
The proposed agenda was
presented (see p. 8). It was moved, seconded, and carried to
adopt this proposed agenda as the docket, with the understanding that
the times listed for each of the items are flexible and may be adjusted
at the discretion of the chair.
Recognition of Special Visitors and Guests
The following special visitors and guests were recognized:
From the Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly (RPCGA):
Pastor Greg Poorman, Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Painesville, Ohio
Pastor Todd Ruddell, Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Wylie, Texas
Pastor Marcus Serven, Covenant Family Church, Troy, Missouri
From the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (RPCNA):
Dr. Roy Blackwood, Second Reformed Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis,
Indiana
It
was moved, seconded, and carried that the visiting presbyters be seated
as visiting brethren and given the privilege of the floor.
The following were also in attendance at this time:
Mr. and Mrs. John (Linda) Clark, Reformed Presbyterian Church,
Manassas, Virginia
Mrs. Tonya Stodghill, New London (Wisc.) Presbyterian Church
Miss Ruth Sawall, New London (Wisc.) Presbyterian Church
Mr. Steve Sawall, New London (Wisc.) Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Penelope Smith, Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Sheboygan
Mrs. Joanne Wilson, Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Sheboygan
Mr. Bob Caulkins, Second Reformed Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis,
Indiana
Mrs. Rosie Bloemers, Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Sheboygan
Mr. Fred Fleming, Antigo (Wisc.) Presbyterian Church
Adoption of Official Name
It was moved, seconded, and carried that the official name of this new
presbytery be Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest.
Election of Committees: Administration, Examinations, and Missions
A
slate of nominees was presented for the various committees.
Upon
motion, the slate was approved and the men were elected (see p. 9).
Communications
The Clerk reported that the following communications had been received
(see pp. 10-12):
Pastoral calls to Pastors Justin Stodghill and H. Eugene (Gene) Osborne.
Letter from the New London Session regarding those calls and that
church’s governance.
It
was moved, seconded, and carried that the calls to Pastors Stodghill
and Osborne be referred to the Examinations Committee for report later
in this meeting.
It was moved, seconded, and carried to refer
the letter from the New London Session to the Committee on
Administration for report later in this meeting.
Address to the Christian World
It
was moved, seconded, and carried to adopt an Address to the Christian
World from the Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest (see p.
13).
After the motion carried, the presbyters signed the original copy.
Adoption of Organizational Documents
It
was moved and seconded that the denominational Constitution and Bylaws
that had governed the Sheboygan and New London congregations up until
August 13, 2007, be adopted on a contingency basis, said documents to
become effective upon the adjournment of the Presbytery, with the
following emendations: a. that DCO 18:3 be amended to read as follows:
“A quorum shall consist of any three commissioners. All of
the
ordained ruling and teaching elders of the Presbytery are members of
and shall be entitled to vote in a meeting of the Presbytery.”; b. that
DCO 18:12 be amended to read: “Called meetings shall be convened upon a
request by at least three commissioners. At least ten (10)
days
notice must be given for called meetings. Only the business
stated in the call to the meeting may be transacted or considered at
that meeting (with the understanding that any business that arises of
necessity from the stated business may also be considered).”; c. that
DCO 26:7 be eliminated; d. that DCO 27 be replaced with the following:
“A congregation may withdraw by simple majority vote of the
congregation.”; e. that DCO 29 be replaced with the following: “The
Constitution and Bylaws must be approved on an annual basis in order to
continue to have binding authority. Any amendments to the
Constitution must be approved by a two-thirds vote, and any amendments
to the Bylaws may be approved by majority vote.”; f. that “Covenant
Reformed Presbyterian Church” and “CRPC” be replaced with the name of
this presbytery; g. that “Stated Clerk” replace “Communications
Secretary”; h. that the vows for ordination and installation be
replaced with those from the Book of Church Order of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church General Assembly. An amendment was
offered,
to add the phrase “with at least two congregations represented” after
“any three commissioners”. The amendment carried unanimously,
and
the motion as amended carried unanimously.
Dinner Recess and Reconvening
A
season of prayer was begun by Pastor Osborne and closed by Pastor
Ruddell. At the conclusion of that prayer time, at 5:27 PM,
the
Moderator declared that the meeting was in recess for
dinner. The Presbytery reconvened at 7:11 PM with
prayer
and the singing of Psalm 45A, “My Heart Doth Overflow.”
Special Program—Presentation by Dr. Roy Blackwood
Dr.
Roy Blackwood gave a special presentation on the kingdom.
Approximately 55 people were in attendance for this
program.
Evening Recess
Psalm 134A, “Lo,
With Blessing to Jehovah,” was sung, Pastor Serven offered prayer, and
the court recessed for the evening at 9:04 PM.
Reconvening with Prayer
The meeting was reconvened on Saturday, September 15, 2007, at 8:52
AM. The Moderator opened the meeting with prayer.
Recognition of Special Visitors and Guests
Dr.
Randy Talbot, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church (RPCGA),
Belleview, Florida, was introduced. The chair ruled that,
based
on the previous action of the court, he was already granted the
privilege of the floor. Also introduced were members of the
Sheboygan church: Mrs. Bernadette Seely, Miss Anneke Seely, Deacon Eric
Grasse, Deacon Nick DeTroye, and Mr. Alastair Matthews.
Report of Missions Committee
Elder
Wilson reported on the missions efforts of the Sheboygan
church.
Pastor Osborne reported on the developing of relationships with several
churches in India. It was moved, seconded, and carried to
accept
the report.
Communion Service
At 9:01 AM, the court
recessed to reconvene in the sanctuary for a communion
service.
The following order was observed, with Pastor Todd Ruddell preaching:
Call to Worship
*Invocation
*Psalm 46C
“God is Our Refuge and Our Strength”
*Scripture Reading
I Kings 19:13-18
*Prayer
The Sermon
“A Prophet’s Isolation”
*Prayer
*Psalm 6
“In Anger, Lord, Rebuke Me Not”
The Administration of the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
The Fencing of the Table
The Words of Institution
Prayer of Consecration
Distribution of the Elements
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Exhortation
*Psalm 118C
“I Shall
Not Die, But Live and Tell”
*Benediction
*Congregation standing
Recess and Reconvening with Prayer
At
10:08 AM, following the communion service, the Presbytery was in
recess. The meeting was reconvened with prayer by the
Moderator
at 10:37 AM.
Recognition of Special Guests
Mr. and Mrs.
John (Constance) Hogue of Newellton, Louisiana, were introduced to and
welcomed to the court. Mr. Hogue has been working for a
number of
years to establish a Presbyterian congregation in St. Joseph, Louisiana.
Report of Examinations Committee
Pastor
Smith, chairman of the Examinations Committee, began the report by
introducing Mr. Alastair Matthews, a member of the Sheboygan church,
who has applied to be licensed to preach. Mr. Matthews gave
his
personal testimony and sense of call to the gospel ministry.
Mr.
Matthews was examined orally in theology. It was moved,
seconded,
and carried unanimously that all parts of the licensure examination of
Alastair Matthews, and the examination as a whole, be approved.
It
was moved, seconded, and carried that the calls of New London
Presbyterian Church to Pastors Stodghill and Osborne be approved and
placed in their hands; and that, pending their acceptance of the calls,
these men be installed on September 16, 2007, with Dr. Randy Talbot
preaching the sermon for that service, and other arrangements being
made in consultation with the present members of the New London
Session. Both men indicated acceptance of the
calls.
It was moved, seconded, and carried to approve the report of the
Committee as a whole.
Recess and Reconvening
The
Presbytery took a recess at 12:01 PM, and reconvened at 12:13 PM with
prayer offered by the Moderator, and the singing of Psalm
119X,
“Before Thee Let My Prayer Come Near.”
Report from Visiting Brethren
The
following visiting ministers gave a report on their respective
churches: Todd Ruddell, Marcus Serven, Randy Talbot, and Greg Poorman.
Report of Committee on Administration
The Committee on Administration reported (see p. 14). The
following recommendations were moved and carried unanimously.
1.
That the proposal from the New London Session be approved regarding the
calls and the governance of the New London Presbyterian Church.
2. That the next stated meeting be set for September 12-13, 2008, with
the location to be determined by the Moderator.
3. That the agreement with the Reformed Presbyterian Church General
Assembly be adopted. [see p. 15]
[The
chair noted that this agreement would not become effective unless
approved at the next stated meeting of this Presbytery, and ratified by
the RPCGA.]
4. That the Committee on Administration be
authorized to negotiate a “joining and receiving” with the Reformed
Presbyterian Church General Assembly, with the following understandings:
a. in taking this action, we declare our willingness to consider the
possibility of either joining as a continuing regional presbytery, or
becoming a part of an existing RPCGA presbytery;
b. our intention is, over the next several months, to explore the RPCGA
documents with a view toward eventual
union;
c. our desire is to indicate to the RPCGA by April, 2008 whether or not
we believe the prospects for merger are favorable.
5.
That thanks be expressed to the following: those who helped host this
meeting; our visitors and guests, some of whom traveled long distances
to be here; Dr. Roy Blackwood, for his skillful presentation; Pastor
Todd Ruddell, for his ministry of the Word during the communion
service; Dr. Randy Talbot, for his willingness to preach at the
installation service in New London tomorrow; First Reformed Church of
Oostburg, Wisconsin, for providing the facilities for our meeting; the
press, for helping to spread the news regarding our historic meeting;
and, most especially, the Lord Jesus Christ.
6. That the report be approved as a whole.
Approval of Minutes
The
Clerk read the minutes, which were approved. It was moved,
seconded, and carried that the Clerk be given authority to append to
these minutes information regarding the Sheboygan and New London
churches, including a directory of officers (see pp. 16-17).
Adjournment
It
was moved, seconded, and carried to adjourn. The Presbytery
sang
Psalm 133A, “Behold, How Good a Thing It Is,” Elder Al Wilson led in
prayer, and Pastor Frank J. Smith pronounced the benediction.
The
meeting adjourned at 12:55 PM.
Respectfully
submitted,
Frank J.
Smith, Stated Clerk
Proposed Agenda
Friday, September 14, 2007
4:00 PM Call to Order and Prayer
Enrollment of Presbyters and Declaration
of Quorum
Declaration of the Constitution of the
Presbytery
Election of Moderator and Stated Clerk
Adoption of Docket
Recognition of Special Visitors and
Guests
Adoption of Official Name
Election of Committees: Administration,
Examinations, and Missions
Communications
Address to the Christian World
Adoption of Organizational Documents
5:00-7:00 PM Dinner Recess and Reconvening
7:00 PM Special Program—Presentation by Dr. Roy Blackwood
9:05 PM Evening Recess
Saturday, September 15, 2007
8:45 AM Reconvening with Prayer
8:50 AM Report from Missions Committee
9:00 AM Communion Service
10:00-10:15 AM Recess and Reconvening with Prayer
10:15 AM Report of Examinations Committee
11:45 AM Report from Visiting Brethren
12:15 PM Report of Committee on Administration
12:40 PM Approval of Minutes
12:45 PM Adjournment with Prayer, Singing of Psalm 133, and Benediction
Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest
Committee on Administration
Marty Waltho, Moderator, ex officio
Frank J. Smith, Stated Clerk, ex officio
*Ron DeTroye
Examinations Committee
*Frank J. Smith
Justin Stodghill
Gene Osborne
Missions Committee
*Gene Osborne
Al Wilson
*indicates Chairman
The
congregation of New London Presbyterian Church, New London, Wisconsin,
hereby calls Justin B. Stodghill to be its Presiding Pastor, according
to the following terms of call: that he be paid for his ministerial
services up to $15,000 per year (with the understanding that some of
that money may have to be raised from outside the congregation); and
that he be granted four weeks of vacation per year of
service. It
is understood that the compensation given to Pastor Stodghill will be
for housing.
I hereby certify that the congregational meeting, held on August 19,
2007, was properly called and conducted.
_________________________________
Frank J. Smith, Moderator
Members of the congregation signing in support of this call:
The
congregation of New London Presbyterian Church, New London, Wisconsin,
hereby calls H. Eugene “Gene” Osborne to be a Teaching Elder and member
of Session. It is understood that since Pastor Osborne is
living
at a distance, he will attend services only as often as he is able.
I hereby certify that the congregational meeting, held on August 19,
2007, was properly called and conducted.
_________________________________
Frank J. Smith, Moderator
Members of the congregation signing in support of this call:
New London Presbyterian Church
Post Office Box 447
New London, Wisconsin 54961
(888)564-6501
September 9, 2007
To the Presbytery being formed in Oostburg, Wisconsin
Dear Fathers and Brethren:
Greetings in Christ!
As
you are aware, for over a year, the Session of our congregation has
been a temporary session, since the governors have not been elected and
installed as officers in the congregation. Thankfully, this
situation is now about to change.
On August 19, 2007, the
congregation elected Pastor Justin B. Stodghill as its Pastor; the
vote, by secret ballot, was 9-0-1, with Pastor Stodghill abstaining
from the vote. At the same meeting, the congregation, by a
vote
of 10-0-0, elected Pastor H. Eugene (Gene) Osborne to be Teaching Elder
and member of the Session.
Accordingly, we are asking that the
Presbytery approve these calls and install Pastors Stodghill and
Osborne on September 16, 2007, with Dr. Randy Talbot being invited to
preach the sermon. We would respectfully note that the
Session,
with the consent of the members of the congregation, has slightly
modified the call to Pastor Stodghill to specify that $1,800 per year
of the $15,000 will go for education.
We are also asking
that the Presbytery take note of the fact that with the installation of
these two pastors, there will be a permanently-installed Session in
place, with the result that the service of the governors who were
appointed last year will come to an end.
Thank you for your kind attention to this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank J.
Smith, Moderator of
Session
Address to the Christian World from
the Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest
As
we start our corporate life together as a new presbytery, we hereby
issue this address to the rest of Christendom. Our purpose in
doing so is in order to set forth our vision for the continuation of
the Reformation of our spiritual forefathers begun five centuries ago.
We
humbly confess our total unworthiness before our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ. All of our righteousnesses are as filthy rags in His
sight. We are saved by His grace alone, through faith alone,
based solely upon His imputed righteousness.
It is not
with glee that we are forming yet another manifestation of the Bride of
Christ, rather than joining immediately with an already-existing
group. As Presbyterians, we believe in the visible unity of
the
church; and yet we find ourselves in the sad, embarrassing, and
humbling position of forming yet another small presbytery. We
commemorate this occasion not with a sense of triumphalism, nor, we
pray, with a smug self-satisfaction or assertion of
superiority.
We hereby declare our intention of affiliating with and ultimately
joining with other believers, so as to heal some of the brokenness of
the visible church in a broken world.
At the same time, we
announce our desire to cultivate the portion of the Lord’s vineyard in
which we have been planted. We will seek to do so not with an
arrogant spirit, but with love for the brethren and with respect for
what the Lord is doing in and through our fellow believers around the
world; not in a standoffish fashion, but with cooperation so long as
such does not entail compromise of the doctrine of Scripture or of the
gospel.
As we take our place among the Lord’s tribes, we simply
wish to raise the blood-stained banner of King Jesus over us, as we
march out to battle. Should we fail in this enterprise, or
should
our efforts finally come to naught, we confess that our failure will
have been our fault. Should our labors be crowned with
success,
then all praise will go to our beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.
We
close with words from the Apostle Paul, who wrote: “Brethren, pray for
us.” We covet your prayers, that God would be pleased to give
us
love for one another, the grace to heed the counsel of and to learn
from all of God’s saints, and souls for our labor in the building of
Christ’s kingdom.
Respectfully and in the bonds of love,
Reformation Presbytery of the
Midwest
Oostburg,
Wisconsin, U.S.A.
September 14, 2007
Report of the Committee on Administration
1.
That the proposal from the New London Session be approved regarding the
calls and the governance of the New London Presbyterian Church.
2. That the next stated meeting be set for September 12-13, 2008, with
the location to be determined by the Moderator.
3. That the agreement with the Reformed Presbyterian Church General
Assembly be adopted.
4.
That the Committee on Administration be authorized to negotiate a
“joining and receiving” with the Reformed Presbyterian Church General
Assembly, with the following understandings:
a.
in taking this action, we declare our willingness to consider the
possibility of either joining as a continuing regional presbytery, or
becoming a part of an existing RPCGA presbytery;
b. our intention is, over the next several months, to explore the RPCGA
documents with a view toward eventual
union;
c. our desire is to indicate to the RPCGA by April, 2008 whether or not
we believe the prospects for merger are favorable.
5.
That thanks be expressed to the following: those who helped host this
meeting; our visitors and guests, some of whom traveled long distances
to be here; Dr. Roy Blackwood, for his skillful presentation; Pastor
Todd Ruddell, for his ministry of the Word during the communion
service; Dr. Randy Talbot, for his willingness to preach at the
installation service in New London tomorrow; First Reformed Church of
Oostburg, Wisconsin, for providing the facilities for our meeting; the
press, for helping to spread the news regarding our historic meeting;
and, most especially, the Lord Jesus Christ.
6. That the report be approved as a whole.
Ecclesiastical Covenant
An agreement between the
Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly
and the
Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest
As
a result of the essential unity that we enjoy in Jesus Christ, the
Reformed Presbyterian Church General Assembly (RPCGA), and the
Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest (RPM) as an affiliate presbytery
(non-member) of the RPCGA, hereby enter into the following covenant
agreement.
1. The Reformed Presbyterian
Church General Assembly agrees to serve as a non-binding mediator for
any complaint or appeal that may arise from the Reformation Presbytery
of the Midwest.
2. In handling any such complaint or appeal, the
RPCGA, through a special committee appointed for that purpose (which
may be one of the RPCGA presbyteries), will review such matters
according to the standards of the RPM, under the RPCGA’s system of
judicial process found in the RPCGA Book of Church Order.
3. The
RPCGA does not have the authority to render a binding judgment.
However, the RPCGA may give ecclesiastical counsel as to what judgment
should be rendered.
4. Any expenses incurred by the RPCGA in
lending its assistance to the RPM, shall be borne by the RPM itself
and/or the RPM parties affiliated with the case. In such cases, the RPM
and any parties to a complaint will provide essential funding or
provisions prior to any hearing.
5. This
covenant must be ratified by the RPCGA at its General Assembly, and by
the RPM at two consecutive stated meetings of the Presbytery by a
three-fourths vote, in order to become
effective.
6.
This covenant will expire two years from the date of being approved by
both parties. This agreement may be renewed annually by
simple
majority vote and/or by consensus of both
parties.
7.
This covenant can be terminated by simple
majority
vote of either party at a duly called meeting under the rules that
govern the above listed parties.
If the RPM
should, in conjunction with one or more other presbyteries, constitute
a General Assembly, or merge with an existing presbytery or
denomination, this agreement shall
terminate.
8.
RPM, as part of its sincere exploration of possible merger with the
RPCGA, agrees to send representatives to the June, 2008 General
Assembly of the RPCGA.
Directory
Reformation Presbytery of the Midwest
September 2007
Presbytery Officers
Moderator
Pastor Marty Waltho
930 East Pondview Court, Appleton, Wisconsin 54913
(414)403-1931(c)
Mwaltho@aqua-chem.com
Stated Clerk
Pastor Frank J. Smith
W2941 County Highway A South, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)564-6207
fsmith@excel.net
Presbytery Committees
Committee on Administration
Examinations Committee
Ron
DeTroye, Chairman
Frank J.
Smith, Chairman
Marty Waltho, Moderator, ex officio
Justin
Stodghill
Frank J. Smith, Stated Clerk, ex officio
Gene
Osborne
Missions Committee
Gene Osborne, Chairman
Al Wilson
Churches
New London Presbyterian Church
Post Office Box 447, New London, Wisconsin 54961
Meets for worship at 5:00PM, America’s Best Value Inn, 1409 N. Shawano
Street, New London
Lord’s Supper is observed on first Lord’s Day of the month
(888)564-6501
www.newlondonpres.org
Pastor Justin B. Stodghill, Moderator of Session
1015 Babcock Street, Neenah, Wisconsin 54956
(920)486-1822; (608)774-7583(c)
justin.stodghill@gmail.com
Pastor H. Eugene (Gene) Osborne, Clerk of Session
05110 Road 12, Bryan, Ohio 43506
(419)636-9228; (260)433-7891(c)
heosborne@gmail.com
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Mr. Steve Sawall, Church Treasurer
1365 Lucerne Drive, #8, Menasha, Wisconsin 54952
920-277-1611
spebb3@yahoo.com
Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Sheboygan
W2941 County Highway A South, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
Meets for worship at 9:00 AM at Seventh-Day Adventist building, 3910
Erie Ave., Sheboygan
Family Bible Hour at 11:00 AM; Lord’s Supper is observed on third
Lord’s Day of the month
(920)564-6501
crpc@excel.net
Pastor Frank J. Smith, Moderator of Session
W2941 County Highway A South, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)564-6207
fsmith@excel.net
Ruling Elder Al Wilson, Clerk of Session
W2721 County Line Road, Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015
(920)565-2833; (920)207-6933(c)
al.wilson@kohler.com
Ruling Elder Ron DeTroye
Post Office Box 700257, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)564-2500; (920)564-2663(w); (920)912-6501(c)
RDeTroye@detroyeelectric.com
Deacon Jim Ten Dolle, Chairman of Deaconate
W3222 Wilson Lima Road, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)564-2548
tentds@hotmail.com
Deacon Nick DeTroye, Secretary of Deaconate
Post Office Box 700257, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)564-2535; (920)912-6517(c)
nickandalisondetroye@yahoo.com
Deacon Eric Grasse, Church Treasurer
N934 Hawe Road, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)668-8724; (920)451-1775(w); (920)980-4682(c)
eric.grasse@thrivent.com
Licentiates
Ruling Elder Ron DeTroye
Post Office Box 700257, Oostburg, Wisconsin 53070
(920)564-2500; (920)564-2663(w); (920)912-6501(c)
RDeTroye@detroyeelectric.com
Mr. Alastair Matthews
12223 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel, Wisconsin 53042
(920)273-1849
matthewsalastair@yahoo.com
Clerk’s note:
During
the course of the meeting, in addition to those listed in the minutes,
others were in attendance at one or more of the sessions of the
Presbytery, including the following: members of Covenant Reformed
Presbyterian Church of Sheboygan, Wisconsin: Mrs. Sherry Gulke, Miss
Leah Gulke, Deacon and Mrs. Jim (Patti) Ten Dolle, Mr. Jonathan Ten
Dolle, Mr. Jerrod Ten Dolle, Mr. Joseph Ten Dolle, Master Jordan Ten
Dolle, Master Joshua Ten Dolle, Mrs. Pam DeTroye, Mr. Roma DeTroye,
Little Miss Laura DeTroye, Master Ben DeTroye, Mrs. Alison DeTroye,
Master Lauren DeTroye, Little Miss Evelyn DeTroye, Master Elliot
DeTroye, Mrs. Jayne Grasse, Little Miss Natalie Grasse, Master William
Grasse, Master Andrew Grasse; a member of New London (Wisc.)
Presbyterian Church: Mrs. Phyllis Waltho; and Miss Jamie Wynveen, a
member of First Reformed Church of Oostburg, Wisconsin, who was in
charge of the sound system for the Friday night presentation.
Immediately
after adjournment, it was discovered that Pastor Greg Poorman, rather
than the Moderator, had offered the prayer upon the reconvening of the
Presbytery from the evening recess on Saturday, September 15,
2007. The Clerk apologizes for the error.