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Elders Association

The Elder's Association is comprised of Elders no longer serving on Session, but still continue to assist in the ministry of the church.

Greeting/Liturgist Schedule
Elders Procedures 2009-2010
The Session (Current Elders)

Class of 2012
Janie Bashour
Susan Kent
Chin-Tai Kim
Kevin Petru
Brendan Pham
Lee Sealfon
Bryan Seekely
Jean Sylak

Class of 2011
Peter Gerhart, Clerk
Robertson Hilton
Stephanie Jackson
Sharon Milligan
Clark Pope
Justin Roberts
Charles Skinner
Ashley Smith

Class of 2010
Barbara Best
James Dakin
Diane Gent
Todd Harris
Nancy Gillombardo
Bonnie Lindberg
Keith Mills
Brad Pohlman
Elizabeth Shick

Elders

G-6.0300 - G-6.0304 Elders
(
Presbyterian Book of Order 2007-2009)
As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament Church provided persons with particular gifts to share in governing and ministry.

Elders are chosen by the people. Together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, and disciplinek and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. They shall serve faithfully as members of the session. (G-10.0102) When elected commissioners to higher governing bodies, elders participate and vote with the same authority as ministers of the Word and Sacrament, and they are eligible for any office.

Elders should be persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment. Their manner of life should be a demonstration of the Christian gospel, both within the church and in the world. (G-6.0106)

a. It is the duty of elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation committed to their charge. Together with the pastor, they should encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equip and renew them for their tasks within the church and for their mission in the world, visit and comfort and care for the people, with special attention to the poor, the sick, the lonely, and those who are oppressed. They should inform the pastor and session of those persons and structures which may need special attention. They should assist in worship. (See W-1.4003, W-2.3011–.3012, W-3.1003, W-3.3616, and W-4.4003.) They should cultivate their ability to teach the Bible and may be authorized to supply places which are without the regular ministry of the Word and Sacrament. In specific circumstances and with proper instruction, specific elders may be authorized by the presbytery to administer the Lord’s Supper in accord with G-11.0103z. Those duties which all Christians are bound to perform by the law of love are especially incumbent upon elders because of their calling to office and are to be fulfilled by them as official responsibilities.

b. An elder shall report to ecclesiastical and civil legal authorities knowledge, gained in the course of service to the church, of harm, or the risk of harm, related to the physical abuse, neglect, and/or sexual molestation or abuse of a minor or an adult who lacks mental capacity when (1) such information is gained outside of privileged communication; or (2) she or he reasonably believes that there is risk of future physical harm or abuse.