Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys

Presbyterian Mission: The Mission of the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys, is to seek and discover the leading of the Holy Spirit in order to be in partnership with congregations as they engage in God's ministry and the mission of Jesus Christ. February 5, 2002

Committee Mission:

Committee Met: 11/21/2005

Minutes: Over-Arching Goals:
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Members Attending:
Merrilyn Arndt, Karen Woehler, Rev. William Yueill, Dena Fischer, Gary Woehler, Rev. Paul Collier, Harold Kampa,

Members Not Attending:
Rev. Stacey Steck, Lynn Yueill, Carol Stiles, Flora Steck, Diane Gravley, Gladys Ratzlaff, Edith Alvarez, Gail Barker, Rev. James Krapf

Ex-Officio Attenders:
Janet Prehn

Actions Taken:

Actions Pending:
There were reports from the disastrous effects of hurricane Rita and others on Occidente Presbytery. A village near Panajatchel is completely gone along with it's residents and the site declared a cemetery.

Paul led in the OPENING PRAYER

LEADERSHIP ISSUES.
Partnership Team
1. Paul cannot continue as moderator. He will contact Bev Raske (Renville Ch.)as a candidate for the job. Others suggested were Deb Crusan (Wheaton Ch.), Bruce Drakely (Russell Ch.). 2. Bill Yueill will be secretary.

Water Projects. Paul suggested a Water Project subcommittee with a project overseer to move ahead on details for the next project.
Harold Kampa with support from the Partnership Moderator agreed to do this. Janet Prehn will be the communications link.

BUDGET REPORT
Account 3180 Current expense account
Committee Expenses $2,000 budget. $484.24 spent. $1515.76 remains
Exchange Delegates $3050.00 budget. $2567.40 spent. $482.60 remains

"L" Accounts - Carry over account receiving special / one time gifts.
5075 Partnership Task Force balance: $770.40
5085 Water Project Supplies. balance (minus) - $1342.13
5082 Water Project Travel - total travel - $188.61

Overall Budget: $5750.00 minus expenditures of $3051.64 = $2698.36 remaining.

Comment: problems continue in the transfer of funds through the Synod of the National Presbyterian Church in Guatemala. What ways will work for the water projects. Cashier's check? Bank card? Some other form of transfer?

WATER PROJECTS
Info on completed installation at Sibilia: The installation survived the hurricane. Hygene training needs reinforcement. Tools and extra material have been moved to the next project which is Fuentes de Luz (Fountain of Light) in Xela. Gary will check with Vieanney on their readiness.
To have trained Occident people was a big plus.

Next Project
Date? February seems too soon. Some people need to attend Clean Water Univ. (registration now $550 + travel = about $1,000 Training dates March 8-12, Apr 19-23, Sept 6-10, Oct 18-22.
Personnel - total of 6. 1.Gary Woehler, 2.Harold Kampa (?5.Nancy?) 3.Janet Prehn (depends on timing and getting to Clean Water Univ., ?4. Dwayne Sherbing.
Consensus was that we would work on one water project per year.
Funds needed:
Participants are responsible for funding their own way, which includes help from their home congregation.
Approx. $3,000 for installlation, teaching materials.
$3,600 air fare
200 interpreter
50 gifts
$6,850 ---rounded to $7000 plus $300 whose purpose the secretary didn't get.

WHAT OTHER PROJECTS SHOULD WE CONSIDER?
1. A Minn. Valleys Presbytery delegation to visit Occident Presbytery which meets in October. It would raise consciousness of the Partnership, and could be a part of renewing the partnership agreement.

2. Occidente delegation coming here. They want to meet Presbyterians in a places where faith is the topic. ie worship, Bible study, etc. A youth event - possibly a Presbytery Youth Connection event.

3. We'd like delegations going both ways, but if the double swap isn't possible The most productive choice for the partnership's future seems to be our delegation attending Occidente Presbytery since they have mentioned that expectation several times.

Next Meeting date for our Partnership committee- Paul will check Sue's and his schedules.

Respectfully, Bill Yueill