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A Reference for Ideas and Information for Members of the Presbytery of Charlotte
FIRST QUARTER 2006 • Volume 9 Issue 1
THE REVEREND
DR. JOHN B. ROGERS, JR.
IS NAMED MODERATOR OF THE
PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE
On December 6, 2005, at the 84th
Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of
Charlotte, the Reverend Dr. John
B. Rogers, Jr., Senior Minister at
Covenant Presbyterian Church
in Charlotte, was selected as
Moderator for the Presbytery for
2006.
A native of Bennettsville, SC, Dr.
Rogers is a graduate of Davidson
College. He received his Bachelor of
Divinity, Master of Theology, and
Doctor of Ministry degrees from
Union Theological Seminary in Richmond,VA. He served
as College Chaplain and as an instructor in the department
of Religion at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC for two
years. He has previously served asAssociate Pastor at First
Presbyterian Church (Durham,NC),and as Pastor of Davidson
College Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian
Church (Shreveport, LA).
Dr. Rogers has written two books: The Birth of God:
Recovering the Mystery of Christmas (Abingdon Press,
Nashville,Tennessee, 1987), and In Him is Life: How Christ
Meets Our Deepest Needs (Augsburg Fortress, Publishers,
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1994).
Dr. Rogers and his wife,Anne, have two children – John,
III is a primary care physician in Haywood County, NC and
daughter, Ann DuPre, is a child and family therapist with
the Vancouver, Washington schools. Their “special joy in
life” is grandson, Samuel.
Covenant Presbyterian Church recently honored the
Rogers’ on the 10th Anniversary of his ministry at the
church, which began in January 1995.
Also at the December Presbytery meeting, Kaye
Nelson Ratliff was presented a Certificate of
Recognition, thanking her for her service as Moderator of
Presbytery for 2005.
Prayer for the New Year 2006
By Sam Roberson
General Presbyter/Stated Clerk
Presbytery of Charlotte
Would that bombs fell unexploded
and nature behaved
and the mouths of babes filled with food
no matter where on earth.
Would that the meek and lowly had a chance
and economies flourished
with creation cared for
while the dignity of jobs and a decent roof overhead
affirmed the goodness of God
no matter where on earth.
Would that peace and justice moved beyond passionate
speech
into the minds and hearts of leaders
and the daily lives of people
so the expectant rhythnms of faith and hope
signaled that God was on the loose
no matter where on earth.
Would that every person sealed by Christ in baptism
rose up to claim their inheritance
and the gospel message spread
actions and votes witnessed to Jesus
repentance healed hearts and lives
change mandated by God’s timing shattered resistance
and the church of Jesus Christ thrived
no matter where on earth.
The Reverend
Dr. John B. Rogers, Jr
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C o n c o r d a n c e
Inside this issue:
Prayer for the New Year 1
The Reverend Dr. John B. Rogers, Jr.
Moderator of the Presbytery of Charlotte 1
PEACE UNITY PURITY
Theological Task Force 2
Disaster Relief Trailer 3
Distinguished Donor Award 4
Outstanding Older Adult Awards 4
McClintock Church Homecoming 5
All Presbytery Reads 6
Disaster Relief Trailer – continued 6
ESL Instructor Training 7
Changing Faces 7
Charlotte Presbytery Staff Directory 8
PEACE UNITY PURITY
Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity of the Church
The Theological Task Force on Peace,
Unity, and Purity of the Church was created
by the 213th General Assembly (2001)
“to lead the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
in spiritual discernment of our Christian
identity in and for the 21st century…”
(Minutes, 2001, Part l, p. 29).
Seminary Presidents Endorse Task Force Report
(from a Press Release issued by Union-PSCE,
November 1, 2005)
The presidents of the ten theological seminaries of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and presidents of the two in
covenant with the denomination have signed a letter in
support of the report from the Theological Task Force on
the Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church.
The letter expresses “our collective hope that the 217th
General Assembly, the governing bodies, and individual
members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will receive
the report favorably.” The 12 consider the report of the
Task Force “to be a positive contribution toward a
constructive and faithful future for this portion of the
church universal.”
There are 20 Presbyterians on the Theological Task
Force, which was appointed in 2001 and chosen for the
wide range of backgrounds and views within the PC(USA).
The group’s task was “to discern the church’s Christian
identity in and for the 21st century” and to devise “a
process and instrument” to help the church deal with
issues that are causing conflict,including sexuality and ordi-
nation, interpretation of the Bible, questions about Jesus
Christ and salvation, and the use of power in the church.
The Theological Task Force issued its final report in
September (2005).
Signing the document are:
Barbara G.Wheeler, President,Auburn Theological
Seminary
Theodore J.Wardlaw, President,Austin Presbyterian
Theological Seminary
Laura S. Mendenhall, President, Columbia Theological
Seminary
Sergio Ojeda-Carcamo, President, Evangelical Seminary
of Puerto Rico
David L.Wallace,Administrative Dean, Johnson C. Smith
Theological Seminary
Dean K.Thompson, President, Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary
Cynthia M. Campbell, President, McCormick Theological
Seminary
C. Samuel Calian, President, Pittsburgh Theological
Seminary
Iain R.Torrance, President, Princeton Theological
Seminary
Philip W. Butin, President, San Francisco Theological
Seminary
Louis B.Weeks, President, Union Theological Seminary
& Presbyterian School of Christian Education
Jeffrey F. Bullock, President, University of Dubuque
Theological Seminary
On Saturday, January 7, 2006, the Presbytery of
Charlotte Commissioners to the 216th General Assembly
sponsored a Town Hall Meeting. The meeting, held at
Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, provided a
question and answer forum for those in attendance. Elder
Jenny Stoner of Craftsbury Common, Vermont was the
Presenter at the Town Hall Meeting. Elder Stoner is Co-
moderator of the Task Force.
For additional information,
log on to www.pcusa.org/peaceunitypurity
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FIRST QUARTER • 2006
Many of the churches of
the Presbytery of Charlotte,
and their members and
friends in the ecumenical
community, continue to serve
those affected by recent
national disasters . . . the
September 2004 devastation
caused in Western NC
by Hurricanes Frances and
Ivan, and Hurricanes Katrina,
Rita, and Wilma in 2005.
Donations of time, talent
and money have been
organized by the Community
Disaster Response Team Sub-
Committee of the Mission
and Justice Committee of the
Charlotte Presbytery.
In addition to working with various local relief agencies
to secure housing (temporary or permanent) and furniture
for evacuees, the Presbytery has been collecting needed
supplies, and work teams have delivered 4 truck-loads of
these items to the Gulf Coast area. It was on these deliv-
ery trips that the lack of facilities for daily bathing and
grooming needs was recognized.
During a meeting of the Disaster Response Team, Bob
Utsman, Moderator of the Sub-Committee, initiated a dis-
cussion on the need of a “Disaster Trailer” – similar to
those used by the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and others.
Richard Henderson, a Sub-Committee member, who also
happens to have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from
Clemson University in SC, made notes and began the
process of putting together plans and drawings of a trailer
incorporating areas for showers, toilets, vanities,
washer/dryer, gas furnace, water heater, drinking fountain
and cooking appliances. Several changes evolved and mod-
ifications to the plans were made, and in the spring of
2005, the committee began seeking donations of funds,
equipment, and qualified manpower to begin the construc-
tion of the Disaster Trailer.
Sardis Presbyterian Church (Charlotte) gave a monetary
donation to aid in the anticipated $30-$35,000 cost of
building the trailer. Local construction-related companies
made other donations: Golden Gait Trailers (a dollar-
discount on the trailer),Yandle Witherspoon (gas furnace),
Prestige Propane Company (propane equipment), Hahn
Mason Company (ventilation,fans,duct work),Commercial
Intercom Systems (assistance with electrical work), and
Industrial Piping Inc.
Students of the Harper
Campus at Central Piedmont
Community College will be
working on construction of
the interior of the Disaster
Trailer as a Service-Learning
Project. During the con-
struction phase, the trailer
will be housed at the col-
lege’s Harper Campus on
Arrowood Road in Charlotte.
The Service-Learning Program
at CPCC,“combines commu-
nity service with academic
instruction as it focuses on
critical,reflective thinking and
civic responsibility” (Community
College National Center for Community Engagement). Each
course with a service-learning component offers students
a grade-related incentive for doing service. Richard
Henderson is an Instructor at the college. Mr. Jay Potter is
Acting Dean of the Campus.
Scheduled for completion in the spring of 2006, the
Charlotte Presbytery Disaster Trailer will be pulled by
truck to disaster area work sites, or parking lots of
churches near the work sites. The trailer will not provide
sleeping facilities, but will be available for disaster work
team groups housed at churches. The trailer will be a self-
contained unit – with a propane-fired generator for use
when electricity is not available. Needs for utility services
will be determined at each location the trailer is used.
Henderson adds, “When not in use at disaster sites, the
trailer will be made available to small Charlotte Presbytery
churches hosting relief missions, such as Room in the Inn –
churches who may not have the amenities the trailer provides.
It may also be used by churches hosting work groups.”
Members of the Presbytery of Charlotte Community
Disaster Response Team are: Shem Blackley (Sardis
Church), Kirby Bullard (Concord First Church), Jim
Calhoun (Sardis Church), John Fries (Amity Church),
Richard Henderson (Steele Creek Church), Lindalee
Macauley (South Mecklenburg Church), Gene Manning
(Sharon Church), Bob Utsman (Sharon Church), Jeff
Willis (Robinson Church), and Debbie Wilkinson of
the Presbytery Staff.
Bob Utsman adds that, “We are blessed with a wonderful
team of people. It didn’t happen overnight – it evolved. This is
a calling. We’re thankful for the call.”
THE PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE
PLANS MOBILE DISASTER RELIEF TRAILER
Disaster Trailer was on display at the Presbytery Meeting
in December in Wadesboro.
see DISASTER RELIEF continued on page 6
On November 17, 2005, The Charlotte
Presbytery was one of nine recipients of
the Distinguished Donor Award, presented
by Nevins Inc. Located in Charlotte,
Nevins is a non-profit organization that
provides job training and placement services
for adults with developmental and similar
disabilities.
In a ceremony attended by approximate-
ly 300 people, the awards were given to
consumers, as well as to community
groups who supported Nevins Inc.in 2005,
by expanding opportunities for training
those individuals Nevins supports.
Staff member, Debbie Wilkinson, accept-
ed the award on behalf of the Self-
Development of People Sub-Committee of
the Mission & Justice Committee of the
Charlotte Presbytery. In June 2005, the SDOP Sub-
Committee awarded an $8,000 grant to the Nevins Career
Center. Monies from the grant are being used for the
operation of the Career Center (see 3rd Quarter 2005
Concordance).
In remarks made during the
Distinguished Donor Award ceremony, J.E.
Johnston, President and CEO of Nevins
Inc., offered that, “Support from the com-
munity, including individuals, corporations
and foundations help Nevins to provide the
highest quality of services for the people we
serve. The Charlotte Presbytery provided a
start-up grant to the Career Center. This
consumer-run organization has provided
speakers on different job topics, led discus-
sion groups and have plans to start up a
consumer-training course that will teach how
to make resumes and apply online for jobs.
Without funding from the Charlotte
Presbytery, it would not have been possible.”
For additional information on Nevins
Inc., contact Bridget Murphy, Director of
Financial Development, at 704.596.1372, ext. 201 or
bridgetmurphy@nevinsinc.org. For information on the
Self-Development of People Sub-Committee of the
Mission & Justice Committee of the Charlotte Presbytery,
contact Debbie Wilkinson of the Presbytery Staff.
4 Presbytery of Charlotte
C o n c o r d a n c e
The Presbytery of Charlotte’s 2005 Outstanding Older
Adult Award Recipients were honored at the 84th Stated
Meeting of the Charlotte Presbytery held on December 6,
2005.
The purpose of the award for Outstanding Older Adults is
to recognize an older adult 60 years or older who exempli-
fies positive images of aging personally, in the life of the
church and/or community. Further, the Presbytery is able to
recognize older persons who, by their example, serve as role
models to all the generations for growing older with a sense
of God’s grace.
2005 Outstanding Older Adult Recipients are: Jeanne
Dearmon Bates (Sugaw Creek), Alma Eubanks
(Bethany Presbyterian), Mary & AK (now deceased)
Gregson (Hamlet First), Joseph Williamson Grier, Jr. (Charlotte First), Johnsie K. Hemphill (Mt. Olive),
Roscoe C. Hood (Waxhaw First), James Howard (Davidson Church), Thomas R. Lloyd (Morningstar),
Robert Eugene Pharr (Saint Paul), Guy Douglas Privette (Stephenson), Janice Ratliff (Ebenezer),and Bruce
Stinson (Indian Trail).
For information on the Older Adults Ministry of the Charlotte Presbytery, contact NancyYoumans of the Presbytery
Staff.
THE CHARLOTTE PRESBYTERY RECEIVES
DISTINGUISHED DONOR AWARD
2005 OUTSTANDING
OLDER ADULTS ARE HONORED
Older Adult Award Recipients accept congratulations.
Debbie Wilkinson (left) accepts award from
Lynn Crenshaw, Director of Vocational
Services, Nevins Inc.
McClintock Presbyterian Church
celebrated the 140th Anniversary of the
church during a weekend of special
programs in which members and friends
rejoiced in “Doing All Things Through Christ
Jesus.”
Located at 14008 Erwin Road in
Charlotte, McClintock Presbyterian Church
was founded on October 4, 1865, by the
Reverends Sidney S. Murkland, Willis L.
Miller, and Samuel Alexander, and was offi-
cially organized about two weeks later in
the Steele Creek community near
Charlotte. The Reverend Samuel G.
Alexander was organizing pastor of the
church, serving until 1866. The Reverend
Arthur W. Canada became the twelfth
pastor of McClintock on August 31, 2003.
(On August 1, 2005, the church honored
one of its former pastors, the Reverend Dr. Raymond
Worsley (Interim Pastor from 1999-2003) as Pastor
Emeritus, who, while serving other churches, “still found
time to nurture the McClintock Church Family.”)
In the commemorative Anniversary Booklet, the printed
words from the “McClintock Ethos” characterize the
church’s moral nature and guiding beliefs: “McClintock
Presbyterian Church exemplifies the faith and tenacity that
possessed our founders. Springing from a time of devastation
after a war they began something new and creative. Instead of
abandoning the Presbyterian Denomination, the members of
McClintock were among the first after (the) Civil War to
establish a Presbyterian Church that welcomed black people
into membership, leadership, and front row seats in worship.”
On Saturday, October 15, 2005, an
“Unforgettable Evening and Banquet”
Anniversary Celebration was held at
Charlotte First Presbyterian Church. The
Honorable Linwood Foust, Superior Court
Judge, 26th Judicial District, was Keynote
Speaker. Invited Special Guests included:
The Reverend Dr. Sam Roberson, General
Presbyter/Stated Clerk of the Presbytery
of Charlotte, The Reverend Dr. Jerry
Cannon (C.N. Jenkins) – President,
National Black Presbyterian Caucus, Elder
Walter Nelson – President, Black
Presbyterian Caucus, The Honorable Mel
Watt – U.S. House of Representatives,The
Honorable James Mitchell – City Council
District 2,The HonorableWarrenTurner –
City Council District 3.
Charlotte Council Member,The Honorable
Pat Mumford, presented Rev. Canada with a Proclamation,
signed by Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory, proclaiming
October 16, 2005 as “McClintock Presbyterian Homecoming
Celebration Day.”
The Reverend Gloria
Bolden (Stated Supply
Pastor at St. Paul
Presbyterian Church in
Charlotte) gave the clos-
ing remarks. Attorney
Donnie Hoover served as
Master of Ceremony for
the evening.
Worship Service on
Sunday, October 16, was
led by the Reverends
Canada and Worsley.
In welcoming remarks in
the Anniversary Booklet,
Rev. Canada wrote, “We
are proud and grateful to
the Lord for the long and rich legacy that has been given to us.
Scripture tells us,‘To Whom Much Is Given, Much is Expected’.
We acknowledge and accept the high expectations God has
placed on our work and faithfulness to His glory. We believe
that through Christ we can do all things…As we move into the
future, we believe that the Lord is going to do even greater
things through our individual as well as our collective lives.”
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FIRST QUARTER • 2006
McCLINTOCK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
CELEBRATES 140 YEARS OF MINISTRY
McClintock Presbyterian Church
Rev. Canada (far right) greets and celebrates with guests.
Sam Roberson delivers entertaining
speech. Master of Ceremony Donnie
Hoover is in background.
6 Presbytery of Charlotte
C o n c o r d a n c e
The Charlotte area has one of the highest numbers of
Latino population growth in the U.S. In continuing to pro-
vide programs to help us minister to our Latino Spanish
brothers and sisters, the Charlotte Presbytery is planning
Instructor Training for those interested in teaching English
as a Second Language.
The first scheduled Instructor Training class will take
place on Friday, February 3, 2006 (7-8:30 p.m.) and
Saturday, February 4, 2006 (8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), at Sardis
Presbyterian Church – located at 6100 Sardis Road in
Charlotte. Cost is $40.00 per person or $65.00 per cou-
ple. Those attending are asked to bring something to write
with and a notepad.
Additional classes in 2006 are being planned. For further
information, contact César Carhuachín of the
Presbytery Staff.
This is a great time to learn and share your gifts in a
rewarding experience.
The One In Christ Committee of the Presbytery of
Charlotte and the Coalition of Presbyterians for Racial
Harmony together are presenting the first All Presbytery
Reads program for the Charlotte Presbytery.
What if everyone in the Presbytery of Charlotte read the
same book…And then made a difference in our communities?
The recommended book for this first All Presbytery Reads
is Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story (Three Rivers,
2004), written byTimothy B.Tyson. Tyson is a historian and
professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. The book explores events in Rural
NC in the years following the passage of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964 – telling the story of the killing of Henry
Marrow, a 23-year-old black veteran in Oxford, NC who
was brutally murdered by three white men in 1970,
recounting racial tensions that permeated the Jim Crow
South at that time, and the actions of Tyson’s own father, a
white, anti-segregationist Methodist minister seeking to
improve racial relations in his congregation and community.
In recommending the book for this program, it is hoped
that Tyson’s candor will inspire readers to confront the
fears and emotions that often attend discussions of race
and to engage in a secure and
meaningful dialogue informed by
historical clarity.
The target month for reading
the book is March 2006. The
Presbytery will provide facilita-
tor-training materials to be used
in discussion groups, both within
our churches and in the commu-
nity. The Charlotte Presbytery
will sponsor discussion events –
the time and location of which
will be announced in February.
For additional information on the All Presbytery Reads
program, contact Ross Loeser (Charlotte First) at
RossLoeser@aol.com, or contact Debbie Wilkinson of
the Presbytery Staff.
It can happen…participating in the discussion of important
social issues using a book as the central focus. If we are a
church committed to working toward God’s Household on
earth, then such a meaningful common experience seems like
a natural and necessary approach to better understand and act
on His word.
ALL PRESBYTERY READS
134 Presbyterian Churches of the Presbytery of Charlotte, all reading the same book…to challenge
our thinking and open our minds to where the Holy Spirit may take us.
ENGLISH as
a SECOND LANGUAGE
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
As word spread of the Charlotte Presbytery plans for
the Disaster Trailer, requests have been made for copies
of Henderson’s construction plan drawings, prompting
the Reverend Dr. Sam Roberson, General
Presbyter/Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of
Charlotte to provide copies to the 13 other member
presbyteries of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic at a meeting
held in October.
Shem Blackley, Bob
Utsman, Debbie
Wilkinson and Jeff
Willis (l-r),
in Wadesboro, offered
tours of the trailer and
answered questions.
DISASTER RELIEF continued from page 3
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FIRST QUARTER • 2006
The Reverend Julia C. Hester
(“Julie”) has been received into the
Charlotte Presbytery and is currently
serving as Parish Associate at Rocky
River Presbyterian Church in
Concord.
Rev. Hester received an A.B. in Religion
from Duke University, an M.A. from Presbyterian School of
Christian Education (Richmond, VA), and a Master of
Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary
(Richmond). From 1993-1998, she served as Associate
Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Concord. Prior to
that, she was a Minister-at-Large for Salem Presbytery
(1999-2004), served at various churches as a Christian
Education Consultant/Workshop Leader (2000-2005), and
was a Chaplain Associate at Northeast Medical Center
(February-June 2005). She has also previously, for several
years, written Sunday School curriculum.
Rev. Hester’s husband, Dan, is pastor at Harrisburg
United Methodist Church. They have two children;
daughter Lucy (5) and son Hank (8).
Rev. Hester may be contacted at revjulie@earthlink.net.
The Reverend Heather G. Koontz
has been received into the Charlotte
Presbytery as a Minister-at-Large.
Rev. Koontz received a B.A. in
Economics/Spanish from the University
ofTennessee (Knoxville) and a Master of
Divinity degree from Union Theological
Seminary (Richmond,VA). From August
2001-July 2005, she served as Associate Pastor for
Congregational Care and Growth at First Presbyterian
Church inWilmington, NC. She has also previously served
as Seminary Intern for Evangelism, Stewardship and
Missions at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia,
SC.
Rev. Heather Koontz is married to the Reverend Lee A.
Koontz, Associate Pastor at Philadelphia Presbyterian
Church in Charlotte.
Rev.Koontz may be contacted at pastorheatherk@yahoo.com.
The Reverend Dr. M. Elaine
Rhodes has been received into the
Charlotte Presbytery and has accepted
a call as Stated Supply Pastor at
Cornelius Presbyterian Church in
Cornelius.
Dr. Rhodes received a B.A. in English
and SecondaryTeaching Certificate from
Rhodes College (Memphis, TN), a Doctor of Ministry
degree from Union Theological Seminary (Richmond,VA),
and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Spiritual
Direction Institution, Cenacle House (Houston,TX). She
has most recently served as Interim Pastor at First
Presbyterian Church in Stockbridge,MI. Previously she has
served pastorates in North Carolina, Texas, and West
Virginia. She has also previously served chaplaincies in
Michigan, Ohio,Texas, and West Virginia.
Dr. Rhodes may be contacted at erhodes@alltel.net.
The Reverend Dr. Amy Sass
Sigmon has been received into the
Charlotte Presbytery as a Minister-at-
Large.
Dr. Sigmon received an A.B. in Religion
from Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr,
PA), a Master of Divinity degree from
PrincetonTheological Seminary (Princeton,
NJ) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia
Theological Seminary (Decatur,GA). From 1997-2004,she
served as Stated Supply Pastor at Church of the
Reconciler in Clearwater, FL. Prior to that, she served as
Parish Associate at Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor
(Palm Harbor, FL), and as Associate Pastor (1990-1994) at
Derita Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
The Reverend Dr. Amy Sigmon is married to the
Reverend Dr. Lawrence McBride Sigmon, Pastor at Sharon
Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. They have one daughter,
Patti.
Dr.Sigmon may be contacted at amymack@carolina.rr.com.
Changing Faces
8 Presbytery of Charlotte
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The Reverend
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General Presbyter/Stated Clerk
Sam.roberson@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 202
The Reverend Warren Lesane, Jr.
Associate Presbyter for Church
Development
Warren.lesane@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 215
The Reverend Christine M. Conrath
Associate Presbyter for Pastoral Care
Christine.conrath@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 204
Mr. Donald Latham
Business Associate/Treasurer
Don.latham@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 217
The Reverend Dr. César Carhuachín
Coordinator for Latino Ministries
Cesar.carhuachin@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 207
Ms. Tamara Williams
Assistant to the Stated Clerk
Tamara.williams@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 203
Ms. Belinda Rice
Coordinator for Committee on
Ministry and Committee on
Preparation for Ministry
Belinda.rice@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 206
Mrs. Debbie Wilkinson
Coordinator for Mission, Justice,
Hunger and Disaster Programs
Debbie.wilkinson@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 213
Mrs. Nancy Youmans
Coordinator for Leadership
Development and Resources
Nancy.youmans@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 205
Ms. Faye Ollis
Financial Secretary/Data Entry
Faye.ollis@presbyofcharlotte.org
Ext. 218
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Administrative Assistant
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  • 1. Concordance www.presbyofcharlotte.org A Reference for Ideas and Information for Members of the Presbytery of Charlotte FIRST QUARTER 2006 • Volume 9 Issue 1 THE REVEREND DR. JOHN B. ROGERS, JR. IS NAMED MODERATOR OF THE PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE On December 6, 2005, at the 84th Stated Meeting of the Presbytery of Charlotte, the Reverend Dr. John B. Rogers, Jr., Senior Minister at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, was selected as Moderator for the Presbytery for 2006. A native of Bennettsville, SC, Dr. Rogers is a graduate of Davidson College. He received his Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond,VA. He served as College Chaplain and as an instructor in the department of Religion at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC for two years. He has previously served asAssociate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church (Durham,NC),and as Pastor of Davidson College Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church (Shreveport, LA). Dr. Rogers has written two books: The Birth of God: Recovering the Mystery of Christmas (Abingdon Press, Nashville,Tennessee, 1987), and In Him is Life: How Christ Meets Our Deepest Needs (Augsburg Fortress, Publishers, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1994). Dr. Rogers and his wife,Anne, have two children – John, III is a primary care physician in Haywood County, NC and daughter, Ann DuPre, is a child and family therapist with the Vancouver, Washington schools. Their “special joy in life” is grandson, Samuel. Covenant Presbyterian Church recently honored the Rogers’ on the 10th Anniversary of his ministry at the church, which began in January 1995. Also at the December Presbytery meeting, Kaye Nelson Ratliff was presented a Certificate of Recognition, thanking her for her service as Moderator of Presbytery for 2005. Prayer for the New Year 2006 By Sam Roberson General Presbyter/Stated Clerk Presbytery of Charlotte Would that bombs fell unexploded and nature behaved and the mouths of babes filled with food no matter where on earth. Would that the meek and lowly had a chance and economies flourished with creation cared for while the dignity of jobs and a decent roof overhead affirmed the goodness of God no matter where on earth. Would that peace and justice moved beyond passionate speech into the minds and hearts of leaders and the daily lives of people so the expectant rhythnms of faith and hope signaled that God was on the loose no matter where on earth. Would that every person sealed by Christ in baptism rose up to claim their inheritance and the gospel message spread actions and votes witnessed to Jesus repentance healed hearts and lives change mandated by God’s timing shattered resistance and the church of Jesus Christ thrived no matter where on earth. The Reverend Dr. John B. Rogers, Jr
  • 2. 2 Presbytery of Charlotte C o n c o r d a n c e Inside this issue: Prayer for the New Year 1 The Reverend Dr. John B. Rogers, Jr. Moderator of the Presbytery of Charlotte 1 PEACE UNITY PURITY Theological Task Force 2 Disaster Relief Trailer 3 Distinguished Donor Award 4 Outstanding Older Adult Awards 4 McClintock Church Homecoming 5 All Presbytery Reads 6 Disaster Relief Trailer – continued 6 ESL Instructor Training 7 Changing Faces 7 Charlotte Presbytery Staff Directory 8 PEACE UNITY PURITY Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity and Purity of the Church The Theological Task Force on Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church was created by the 213th General Assembly (2001) “to lead the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in spiritual discernment of our Christian identity in and for the 21st century…” (Minutes, 2001, Part l, p. 29). Seminary Presidents Endorse Task Force Report (from a Press Release issued by Union-PSCE, November 1, 2005) The presidents of the ten theological seminaries of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and presidents of the two in covenant with the denomination have signed a letter in support of the report from the Theological Task Force on the Peace, Unity, and Purity of the Church. The letter expresses “our collective hope that the 217th General Assembly, the governing bodies, and individual members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will receive the report favorably.” The 12 consider the report of the Task Force “to be a positive contribution toward a constructive and faithful future for this portion of the church universal.” There are 20 Presbyterians on the Theological Task Force, which was appointed in 2001 and chosen for the wide range of backgrounds and views within the PC(USA). The group’s task was “to discern the church’s Christian identity in and for the 21st century” and to devise “a process and instrument” to help the church deal with issues that are causing conflict,including sexuality and ordi- nation, interpretation of the Bible, questions about Jesus Christ and salvation, and the use of power in the church. The Theological Task Force issued its final report in September (2005). Signing the document are: Barbara G.Wheeler, President,Auburn Theological Seminary Theodore J.Wardlaw, President,Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary Laura S. Mendenhall, President, Columbia Theological Seminary Sergio Ojeda-Carcamo, President, Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico David L.Wallace,Administrative Dean, Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary Dean K.Thompson, President, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Cynthia M. Campbell, President, McCormick Theological Seminary C. Samuel Calian, President, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Iain R.Torrance, President, Princeton Theological Seminary Philip W. Butin, President, San Francisco Theological Seminary Louis B.Weeks, President, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School of Christian Education Jeffrey F. Bullock, President, University of Dubuque Theological Seminary On Saturday, January 7, 2006, the Presbytery of Charlotte Commissioners to the 216th General Assembly sponsored a Town Hall Meeting. The meeting, held at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, provided a question and answer forum for those in attendance. Elder Jenny Stoner of Craftsbury Common, Vermont was the Presenter at the Town Hall Meeting. Elder Stoner is Co- moderator of the Task Force. For additional information, log on to www.pcusa.org/peaceunitypurity
  • 3. 3www.presbyofcharlotte.org FIRST QUARTER • 2006 Many of the churches of the Presbytery of Charlotte, and their members and friends in the ecumenical community, continue to serve those affected by recent national disasters . . . the September 2004 devastation caused in Western NC by Hurricanes Frances and Ivan, and Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma in 2005. Donations of time, talent and money have been organized by the Community Disaster Response Team Sub- Committee of the Mission and Justice Committee of the Charlotte Presbytery. In addition to working with various local relief agencies to secure housing (temporary or permanent) and furniture for evacuees, the Presbytery has been collecting needed supplies, and work teams have delivered 4 truck-loads of these items to the Gulf Coast area. It was on these deliv- ery trips that the lack of facilities for daily bathing and grooming needs was recognized. During a meeting of the Disaster Response Team, Bob Utsman, Moderator of the Sub-Committee, initiated a dis- cussion on the need of a “Disaster Trailer” – similar to those used by the Salvation Army, Red Cross, and others. Richard Henderson, a Sub-Committee member, who also happens to have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University in SC, made notes and began the process of putting together plans and drawings of a trailer incorporating areas for showers, toilets, vanities, washer/dryer, gas furnace, water heater, drinking fountain and cooking appliances. Several changes evolved and mod- ifications to the plans were made, and in the spring of 2005, the committee began seeking donations of funds, equipment, and qualified manpower to begin the construc- tion of the Disaster Trailer. Sardis Presbyterian Church (Charlotte) gave a monetary donation to aid in the anticipated $30-$35,000 cost of building the trailer. Local construction-related companies made other donations: Golden Gait Trailers (a dollar- discount on the trailer),Yandle Witherspoon (gas furnace), Prestige Propane Company (propane equipment), Hahn Mason Company (ventilation,fans,duct work),Commercial Intercom Systems (assistance with electrical work), and Industrial Piping Inc. Students of the Harper Campus at Central Piedmont Community College will be working on construction of the interior of the Disaster Trailer as a Service-Learning Project. During the con- struction phase, the trailer will be housed at the col- lege’s Harper Campus on Arrowood Road in Charlotte. The Service-Learning Program at CPCC,“combines commu- nity service with academic instruction as it focuses on critical,reflective thinking and civic responsibility” (Community College National Center for Community Engagement). Each course with a service-learning component offers students a grade-related incentive for doing service. Richard Henderson is an Instructor at the college. Mr. Jay Potter is Acting Dean of the Campus. Scheduled for completion in the spring of 2006, the Charlotte Presbytery Disaster Trailer will be pulled by truck to disaster area work sites, or parking lots of churches near the work sites. The trailer will not provide sleeping facilities, but will be available for disaster work team groups housed at churches. The trailer will be a self- contained unit – with a propane-fired generator for use when electricity is not available. Needs for utility services will be determined at each location the trailer is used. Henderson adds, “When not in use at disaster sites, the trailer will be made available to small Charlotte Presbytery churches hosting relief missions, such as Room in the Inn – churches who may not have the amenities the trailer provides. It may also be used by churches hosting work groups.” Members of the Presbytery of Charlotte Community Disaster Response Team are: Shem Blackley (Sardis Church), Kirby Bullard (Concord First Church), Jim Calhoun (Sardis Church), John Fries (Amity Church), Richard Henderson (Steele Creek Church), Lindalee Macauley (South Mecklenburg Church), Gene Manning (Sharon Church), Bob Utsman (Sharon Church), Jeff Willis (Robinson Church), and Debbie Wilkinson of the Presbytery Staff. Bob Utsman adds that, “We are blessed with a wonderful team of people. It didn’t happen overnight – it evolved. This is a calling. We’re thankful for the call.” THE PRESBYTERY OF CHARLOTTE PLANS MOBILE DISASTER RELIEF TRAILER Disaster Trailer was on display at the Presbytery Meeting in December in Wadesboro. see DISASTER RELIEF continued on page 6
  • 4. On November 17, 2005, The Charlotte Presbytery was one of nine recipients of the Distinguished Donor Award, presented by Nevins Inc. Located in Charlotte, Nevins is a non-profit organization that provides job training and placement services for adults with developmental and similar disabilities. In a ceremony attended by approximate- ly 300 people, the awards were given to consumers, as well as to community groups who supported Nevins Inc.in 2005, by expanding opportunities for training those individuals Nevins supports. Staff member, Debbie Wilkinson, accept- ed the award on behalf of the Self- Development of People Sub-Committee of the Mission & Justice Committee of the Charlotte Presbytery. In June 2005, the SDOP Sub- Committee awarded an $8,000 grant to the Nevins Career Center. Monies from the grant are being used for the operation of the Career Center (see 3rd Quarter 2005 Concordance). In remarks made during the Distinguished Donor Award ceremony, J.E. Johnston, President and CEO of Nevins Inc., offered that, “Support from the com- munity, including individuals, corporations and foundations help Nevins to provide the highest quality of services for the people we serve. The Charlotte Presbytery provided a start-up grant to the Career Center. This consumer-run organization has provided speakers on different job topics, led discus- sion groups and have plans to start up a consumer-training course that will teach how to make resumes and apply online for jobs. Without funding from the Charlotte Presbytery, it would not have been possible.” For additional information on Nevins Inc., contact Bridget Murphy, Director of Financial Development, at 704.596.1372, ext. 201 or bridgetmurphy@nevinsinc.org. For information on the Self-Development of People Sub-Committee of the Mission & Justice Committee of the Charlotte Presbytery, contact Debbie Wilkinson of the Presbytery Staff. 4 Presbytery of Charlotte C o n c o r d a n c e The Presbytery of Charlotte’s 2005 Outstanding Older Adult Award Recipients were honored at the 84th Stated Meeting of the Charlotte Presbytery held on December 6, 2005. The purpose of the award for Outstanding Older Adults is to recognize an older adult 60 years or older who exempli- fies positive images of aging personally, in the life of the church and/or community. Further, the Presbytery is able to recognize older persons who, by their example, serve as role models to all the generations for growing older with a sense of God’s grace. 2005 Outstanding Older Adult Recipients are: Jeanne Dearmon Bates (Sugaw Creek), Alma Eubanks (Bethany Presbyterian), Mary & AK (now deceased) Gregson (Hamlet First), Joseph Williamson Grier, Jr. (Charlotte First), Johnsie K. Hemphill (Mt. Olive), Roscoe C. Hood (Waxhaw First), James Howard (Davidson Church), Thomas R. Lloyd (Morningstar), Robert Eugene Pharr (Saint Paul), Guy Douglas Privette (Stephenson), Janice Ratliff (Ebenezer),and Bruce Stinson (Indian Trail). For information on the Older Adults Ministry of the Charlotte Presbytery, contact NancyYoumans of the Presbytery Staff. THE CHARLOTTE PRESBYTERY RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED DONOR AWARD 2005 OUTSTANDING OLDER ADULTS ARE HONORED Older Adult Award Recipients accept congratulations. Debbie Wilkinson (left) accepts award from Lynn Crenshaw, Director of Vocational Services, Nevins Inc.
  • 5. McClintock Presbyterian Church celebrated the 140th Anniversary of the church during a weekend of special programs in which members and friends rejoiced in “Doing All Things Through Christ Jesus.” Located at 14008 Erwin Road in Charlotte, McClintock Presbyterian Church was founded on October 4, 1865, by the Reverends Sidney S. Murkland, Willis L. Miller, and Samuel Alexander, and was offi- cially organized about two weeks later in the Steele Creek community near Charlotte. The Reverend Samuel G. Alexander was organizing pastor of the church, serving until 1866. The Reverend Arthur W. Canada became the twelfth pastor of McClintock on August 31, 2003. (On August 1, 2005, the church honored one of its former pastors, the Reverend Dr. Raymond Worsley (Interim Pastor from 1999-2003) as Pastor Emeritus, who, while serving other churches, “still found time to nurture the McClintock Church Family.”) In the commemorative Anniversary Booklet, the printed words from the “McClintock Ethos” characterize the church’s moral nature and guiding beliefs: “McClintock Presbyterian Church exemplifies the faith and tenacity that possessed our founders. Springing from a time of devastation after a war they began something new and creative. Instead of abandoning the Presbyterian Denomination, the members of McClintock were among the first after (the) Civil War to establish a Presbyterian Church that welcomed black people into membership, leadership, and front row seats in worship.” On Saturday, October 15, 2005, an “Unforgettable Evening and Banquet” Anniversary Celebration was held at Charlotte First Presbyterian Church. The Honorable Linwood Foust, Superior Court Judge, 26th Judicial District, was Keynote Speaker. Invited Special Guests included: The Reverend Dr. Sam Roberson, General Presbyter/Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Charlotte, The Reverend Dr. Jerry Cannon (C.N. Jenkins) – President, National Black Presbyterian Caucus, Elder Walter Nelson – President, Black Presbyterian Caucus, The Honorable Mel Watt – U.S. House of Representatives,The Honorable James Mitchell – City Council District 2,The HonorableWarrenTurner – City Council District 3. Charlotte Council Member,The Honorable Pat Mumford, presented Rev. Canada with a Proclamation, signed by Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory, proclaiming October 16, 2005 as “McClintock Presbyterian Homecoming Celebration Day.” The Reverend Gloria Bolden (Stated Supply Pastor at St. Paul Presbyterian Church in Charlotte) gave the clos- ing remarks. Attorney Donnie Hoover served as Master of Ceremony for the evening. Worship Service on Sunday, October 16, was led by the Reverends Canada and Worsley. In welcoming remarks in the Anniversary Booklet, Rev. Canada wrote, “We are proud and grateful to the Lord for the long and rich legacy that has been given to us. Scripture tells us,‘To Whom Much Is Given, Much is Expected’. We acknowledge and accept the high expectations God has placed on our work and faithfulness to His glory. We believe that through Christ we can do all things…As we move into the future, we believe that the Lord is going to do even greater things through our individual as well as our collective lives.” 5www.presbyofcharlotte.org FIRST QUARTER • 2006 McCLINTOCK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CELEBRATES 140 YEARS OF MINISTRY McClintock Presbyterian Church Rev. Canada (far right) greets and celebrates with guests. Sam Roberson delivers entertaining speech. Master of Ceremony Donnie Hoover is in background.
  • 6. 6 Presbytery of Charlotte C o n c o r d a n c e The Charlotte area has one of the highest numbers of Latino population growth in the U.S. In continuing to pro- vide programs to help us minister to our Latino Spanish brothers and sisters, the Charlotte Presbytery is planning Instructor Training for those interested in teaching English as a Second Language. The first scheduled Instructor Training class will take place on Friday, February 3, 2006 (7-8:30 p.m.) and Saturday, February 4, 2006 (8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.), at Sardis Presbyterian Church – located at 6100 Sardis Road in Charlotte. Cost is $40.00 per person or $65.00 per cou- ple. Those attending are asked to bring something to write with and a notepad. Additional classes in 2006 are being planned. For further information, contact César Carhuachín of the Presbytery Staff. This is a great time to learn and share your gifts in a rewarding experience. The One In Christ Committee of the Presbytery of Charlotte and the Coalition of Presbyterians for Racial Harmony together are presenting the first All Presbytery Reads program for the Charlotte Presbytery. What if everyone in the Presbytery of Charlotte read the same book…And then made a difference in our communities? The recommended book for this first All Presbytery Reads is Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story (Three Rivers, 2004), written byTimothy B.Tyson. Tyson is a historian and professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The book explores events in Rural NC in the years following the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – telling the story of the killing of Henry Marrow, a 23-year-old black veteran in Oxford, NC who was brutally murdered by three white men in 1970, recounting racial tensions that permeated the Jim Crow South at that time, and the actions of Tyson’s own father, a white, anti-segregationist Methodist minister seeking to improve racial relations in his congregation and community. In recommending the book for this program, it is hoped that Tyson’s candor will inspire readers to confront the fears and emotions that often attend discussions of race and to engage in a secure and meaningful dialogue informed by historical clarity. The target month for reading the book is March 2006. The Presbytery will provide facilita- tor-training materials to be used in discussion groups, both within our churches and in the commu- nity. The Charlotte Presbytery will sponsor discussion events – the time and location of which will be announced in February. For additional information on the All Presbytery Reads program, contact Ross Loeser (Charlotte First) at RossLoeser@aol.com, or contact Debbie Wilkinson of the Presbytery Staff. It can happen…participating in the discussion of important social issues using a book as the central focus. If we are a church committed to working toward God’s Household on earth, then such a meaningful common experience seems like a natural and necessary approach to better understand and act on His word. ALL PRESBYTERY READS 134 Presbyterian Churches of the Presbytery of Charlotte, all reading the same book…to challenge our thinking and open our minds to where the Holy Spirit may take us. ENGLISH as a SECOND LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR TRAINING As word spread of the Charlotte Presbytery plans for the Disaster Trailer, requests have been made for copies of Henderson’s construction plan drawings, prompting the Reverend Dr. Sam Roberson, General Presbyter/Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Charlotte to provide copies to the 13 other member presbyteries of the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic at a meeting held in October. Shem Blackley, Bob Utsman, Debbie Wilkinson and Jeff Willis (l-r), in Wadesboro, offered tours of the trailer and answered questions. DISASTER RELIEF continued from page 3
  • 7. 7www.presbyofcharlotte.org FIRST QUARTER • 2006 The Reverend Julia C. Hester (“Julie”) has been received into the Charlotte Presbytery and is currently serving as Parish Associate at Rocky River Presbyterian Church in Concord. Rev. Hester received an A.B. in Religion from Duke University, an M.A. from Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Richmond, VA), and a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary (Richmond). From 1993-1998, she served as Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Concord. Prior to that, she was a Minister-at-Large for Salem Presbytery (1999-2004), served at various churches as a Christian Education Consultant/Workshop Leader (2000-2005), and was a Chaplain Associate at Northeast Medical Center (February-June 2005). She has also previously, for several years, written Sunday School curriculum. Rev. Hester’s husband, Dan, is pastor at Harrisburg United Methodist Church. They have two children; daughter Lucy (5) and son Hank (8). Rev. Hester may be contacted at revjulie@earthlink.net. The Reverend Heather G. Koontz has been received into the Charlotte Presbytery as a Minister-at-Large. Rev. Koontz received a B.A. in Economics/Spanish from the University ofTennessee (Knoxville) and a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary (Richmond,VA). From August 2001-July 2005, she served as Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Growth at First Presbyterian Church inWilmington, NC. She has also previously served as Seminary Intern for Evangelism, Stewardship and Missions at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Columbia, SC. Rev. Heather Koontz is married to the Reverend Lee A. Koontz, Associate Pastor at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. Rev.Koontz may be contacted at pastorheatherk@yahoo.com. The Reverend Dr. M. Elaine Rhodes has been received into the Charlotte Presbytery and has accepted a call as Stated Supply Pastor at Cornelius Presbyterian Church in Cornelius. Dr. Rhodes received a B.A. in English and SecondaryTeaching Certificate from Rhodes College (Memphis, TN), a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Theological Seminary (Richmond,VA), and a Certificate in Spiritual Direction from Spiritual Direction Institution, Cenacle House (Houston,TX). She has most recently served as Interim Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Stockbridge,MI. Previously she has served pastorates in North Carolina, Texas, and West Virginia. She has also previously served chaplaincies in Michigan, Ohio,Texas, and West Virginia. Dr. Rhodes may be contacted at erhodes@alltel.net. The Reverend Dr. Amy Sass Sigmon has been received into the Charlotte Presbytery as a Minister-at- Large. Dr. Sigmon received an A.B. in Religion from Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA), a Master of Divinity degree from PrincetonTheological Seminary (Princeton, NJ) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur,GA). From 1997-2004,she served as Stated Supply Pastor at Church of the Reconciler in Clearwater, FL. Prior to that, she served as Parish Associate at Presbyterian Church of Palm Harbor (Palm Harbor, FL), and as Associate Pastor (1990-1994) at Derita Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. The Reverend Dr. Amy Sigmon is married to the Reverend Dr. Lawrence McBride Sigmon, Pastor at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte. They have one daughter, Patti. Dr.Sigmon may be contacted at amymack@carolina.rr.com. Changing Faces
  • 8. 8 Presbytery of Charlotte C o n c o r d a n c e A Reference for Ideas and Information for Members of the Presbytery of Charlotte C o n c o r d a n c e Nonprofit US Postage PAID Charlotte, NC Permit #310 Presbytery of Charlotte 5700 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200 Charlotte, NC 28212 Time Sensitive Please Deliver Promptly Concordance is produced quarterly. The next issue will be available in April 2006. Deadline for submissions for the April issue is March 10. E|Concordance is our online companion publication. Also produced quarterly, it includes additional information about people and happenings in our presbytery. Log on March 15 for the first issue of 2006: www.presbyofcharlotte.org/econcordance Send your newsletters and other submissions to: Sandy Randolph, Editor Presbytery of Charlotte 5700 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28212 concordance@presbyofcharlotte.org 704-535-9999 or 800-926-1537, ext. 300, Fax: 704-537-3476 CONCORDANCE is printed by Perfect Image Printing, Charlotte, NC The Reverend Dr. Samuel E. Roberson General Presbyter/Stated Clerk Sam.roberson@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 202 The Reverend Warren Lesane, Jr. Associate Presbyter for Church Development Warren.lesane@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 215 The Reverend Christine M. Conrath Associate Presbyter for Pastoral Care Christine.conrath@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 204 Mr. Donald Latham Business Associate/Treasurer Don.latham@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 217 The Reverend Dr. César Carhuachín Coordinator for Latino Ministries Cesar.carhuachin@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 207 Ms. Tamara Williams Assistant to the Stated Clerk Tamara.williams@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 203 Ms. Belinda Rice Coordinator for Committee on Ministry and Committee on Preparation for Ministry Belinda.rice@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 206 Mrs. Debbie Wilkinson Coordinator for Mission, Justice, Hunger and Disaster Programs Debbie.wilkinson@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 213 Mrs. Nancy Youmans Coordinator for Leadership Development and Resources Nancy.youmans@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 205 Ms. Faye Ollis Financial Secretary/Data Entry Faye.ollis@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 218 Mrs. Niki Verrastro Administrative Assistant Niki.verrastro@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 200 Mrs. Sandy Randolph Editor, Concordance and elConcordance Newsletters concordance@presbyofcharlotte.org Ext. 300 Contact Your Charlotte Presbytery Staff 704.535.9999 or 800.926.1537 Fax: 704.537.3476