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Presbytery of Grand Canyon

Executive Presbyter's Report from the September 2004 Presbytery meeting (94 KB)
Executive Presbyter's Report from the November 2004 Presbytery meeting (96 KB)

Digest - A short review of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon meeting of Sept. 24, 2004 (174 KB)
Digest - A short review of the Presbytery of Grand Canyon meeting of Nov. 13, 2004 (183 KB)

2005 Narrative Budget (457 KB)


TO: Clerks of Session, Minister Members, Elder Commissioners and Other Presbyters

FROM: Richard E. Coffelt, Stated Clerk

DATE: October 30, 2004

The Presbytery of Grand Canyon is hereby called to meet for its Stated Meeting on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at Southminster Presbyterian Church, Phoenix. Registration is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Saturday, with the meeting to begin promptly at 8:30 AM. Highlights for this Stated Meeting as reflected on the Tentative Agenda are the following:

• Presentation on Cross Cultural Management by David Augsburger, Fuller Theological Seminary
• Report of Council/Trustees and presentation of the Proposed Presbytery Budget for 2005
• Report of the Executive Presbyter
• Reception of New Members
• The Service of Worship will be led by Commissioned Lay Pastor, Reginald Ragland, Southminster Presbyterian Church, Phoenix. And there will be a peace candle lighting as part of the Service of Worship.
• Preparation for Ministry Committee, Examination for Commissioned Lay Pastors, Mary and Walter Danforth
• Committee Reports

The November Stated Meeting is part of the culmination of Southminster Presbyterian Church's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Members of Grand Canyon presbytery are invited to participate in their weekend of celebration activities. (A printable flyer is available with details.) We look forward to your participation in the November 13, 2004 Stated Meeting and the opportunity it provides to re-connect with one another, to celebrate community and to joyfully offer ourselves to God and be equipped for God's service in the world through Worship.

Please Note:
Cost for lunch will be $6.00 per person.
Housing available: A limited number of homes are available. To reserve a spot with a host family, call the church office by Tuesday, November 8th at 602-276-2582. (Call before noon, Monday - Friday.)
Childcare: Available by request, please contact the church office at 602-276-2582 by Tuesday, November 8th to request childcare. (Call before noon, Monday - Friday.)
For Questions Regarding Disability Accommodations: Call the church office at 602-276-2582 by Tuesday, November 8th. (Call before noon, Monday - Friday.)
For an excused absence: you will need to send a letter to the Stated Clerk, or you may send an e-mail to the following address at the Presbytery office: marciam@pbygc.org
Announcements: Announcements will be included in written form only in the packet of information distributed at the time of registration. Individuals who wish to lift up items for the attention of the presbytery as a whole are asked to provide the announcement in a brief written form in advance of the meeting to Linda Bailey at click6@aol.com or by fax at 602-468-3824 in order that they may be included in a printed announcements insert in the packet distributed at the meeting. (Announcements must be received by Tuesday, November 9, 2004.)

A letter from the Moderator of Presbytery

Dear friends,

Not long ago, I had an opportunity to attend a workshop on "cross cultural conflict management," presented by Dr. David Augsburger, professor of pastoral care and counseling at Fuller Seminary. It was especially helpful because it included not only lecture, but readers' theatre and "sculpting." This made some of the challenging material clear and visible. As I was there, I thought, "I wish our whole Presbytery were here - this would really help us." Within our Presbytery, we have many different cultures. And it is hard for us to talk with each other about some sensitive matters. Conflict management is difficult, especially when crossing cultural lines. I proposed to our agenda planning committee that we include a workshop with David Augsburger at one of our Presbytery meetings. I am glad to report that he is coming, and will be working with us for a significant part of our meeting at Southminster. I see this as a great opportunity for us. Not that we will solve all of our problems in one day, or become "experts" in cross-cultural conflict management, but that we can take some steps toward fulfilling our Presbytery's mission. I hope that you will make it a high priority to be with us for the entire meeting on November 13th. I look forward to being together.

Yours in Christ's service,
Gale Watkins, Moderator

Call Materials One Click Option: Call Material Package - Call Letter, Tentative Agenda, C1-6, Southminster Accommodations Call Letter Tentative Agenda C-1 Procedural Motions C-2 Consent Agenda C-3 Statement of Faith - Mary Danforth C-4 Statement of Faith - Walter Danforth C-5 GAC Report Fall 2004 C-6 Stewardship Bylaw Suspension

An Invitation From Southminster Presbyterian Church The finale for Southminster's 50th Anniversary Celebration will be held during the weekend of Friday, November 12 through Sunday, November 14, 2004. Southminster also has the great honor of hosting the Grand Canyon Presbytery meeting on Saturday, November 13th. Grand Canyon Presbytery members are invited to join us in our Celebration throughout the weekend of activities. This will be our grand opportunity to celebrate our oneness, our steadfastness, our resolve, our blessings and to give praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ for His grace, mercy and unwavering love. Activities to be held during the Celebration weekend include: ·   Friday, 6:00 PM - the weekend's programming convenes with a dinner and program. The Keynote speaker for the evening will be Mrs. Patricia G. Brown, Elder, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Chinle, Arizona and 209th General Assembly Moderator. Mrs. Brown has been with us on prior occasions sharing her talents and resources to spread the good news of the Gospel in glorification of our Lord. Mrs. Brown is the author of the book, "Preaching from the Pew" where she takes the reader on a personal journey into and out of some of the most critical challenges facing the Church and Presbyterian Christians in these turbulent and confusing times. ·  Saturday, 8:00 AM (Registration) 8:30 AM (Meeting) - Grand Canyon Presbytery Meeting ·  Sunday, 10:00 AM - Worship Service - we will be honored to have with us Southminster's Founding Pastor and Pastor Emeritus, Dr. G. Benjamin Brooks, Sr., and Mr. Cody Williams, President/CEO of the Greater Phoenix Black Chamber of Commerce and former Phoenix City Councilman, District 8. Our Chancel Choir will be joined by several choir alumni to provide special music. ·  Sunday, 11:30 AM - Reception, Celebration and Praise You will not want to miss this eventful occasion as Southminster celebrates 50 years of dedicated community service. We will celebrate and reflect on the past 50 years and welcome the challenges and inspiration of providing community service for the next 50 years. Printable invitation

Driving Directions to Southminster Presbyterian Church,
for the Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004 Presbytery Meeting:
interactive map

From the North
I-17 (North Black Canyon Freeway) Exit 195A, Take Ramp (Right) onto E. Maricopa Freeway. Turn Right (South) onto South 16th Street, Turn Left (East) onto E. Broadway Road. Arrive at 1923 E. Broadway Road.

From the South East
AZ -101 Loop: Exit 55, Turn Right onto Ramp towards US - 60/Phoenix/Globe. Keep left to stay on Ramp towards US -60/Phoenix. Take Ramp (Left) onto US-60 (Superstition Freeway). Take Ramp (Right) onto I-10 (US-60) towards I-10/US -60/Phoenix. At Exit 152, Turn Right onto Ramp towards 40th Street, Turn Right (West) onto E. Broadway Road. Arrive at 1923 E. Broadway Road.

From the East
I-10/US 60/Phoenix Exit 152, Turn Right onto Ramp towards 40th Street. Turn Left (South) onto South 40th Street. Turn Right (West) onto E. Broadway Road, Arrive at 1923 E. Broadway Road.

From the West
US-60 (W. Grand Avenue) to West Thomas Road, Turn Right (South) onto N. Black Canyon Highway) towards I-17. At Exit 195A, Take Ramp (Right) onto E. Maricopa Freeway. Turn Right (South) onto S. 16th Street, Turn Left (East) onto E. Broadway Road, Arrive at 1923 E. Broadway Road.

Southminster Accommodations - a printable list
Southminster Restaurants - a printable list
Southminster Driving Directions/Map - a printable map

Presbytery 101 - Orientation Given by Presbytery Moderator, Rev. Gale Watkins at the April 24, 2004 Meeting of Presbytery

Presbytery 102 - Orientation Given by Presbytery Moderator, Rev. Gale Watkins at the Sept. 18, 2004 Meeting of Presbytery

Presbytery 103 - Orientation Given by Presbytery Moderator, Rev. Gale Watkins at the Nov. 13, 2004 Meeting of Presbytery


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