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VIII BARGEDDIE PARISH CHURCH
At BARGEDDIE PARISH CHURCH, on the 29th Day of May, Two Thousand and One years, which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met in hunc effectum and was constituted in prayer.
Post preces sederunt.
71. SEDERUNT
The Rev. Robert M. Kent, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 8 Ministers; 6 Elders).
72. INDUCTION
The Edict for the Induction of the Rev. John Fairful, B.D. to the Church and Parish of Bargeddie was returned duly served. No objector to the life and doctrine of Mr. Fairful having appeared, devotional exercises were conducted by the Rev. Ian M. Watson and the Moderator put to Mr. Fairful the prescribed questions. To these he returned satisfactory answers and thereafter signed the Formula: whereupon the Moderator, by prayer, inducted the said Rev. John Fairful to the pastoral charge of Bargeddie. Mr. Fairful, having received the right hand of fellowship, was suitably addressed by the Moderator who also, in appropriate terms, exhorted the congregation.
The name of the Rev. John Fairful was added to the Roll of the Presbytery and the Clerk was instructed to give certified intimation to the Session Clerk.
This meeting was closed with prayer.
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IX MOTHERWELL, 19th JUNE, 2001
At MOTHERWELL: DALZIEL ST. ANDREW`S PARISH CHURCH HALLS, on the Nineteenth Day of June, Two thousand and one years, on which day the PRESBYTERY OF HAMILTON met and was constituted with prayer.
Post preces sederunt
73. SEDERUNT
The Rev. Robert M. Kent, Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson, Clerk, and others as per signed lists in retentis. (Total: 55 Ministers; 2 Deacons; 81 Elders).
74. MINUTES
The Minutes of Meetings V, VI and VII (2001) were read, corrected and approved.
75. AGENDA
The agenda was submitted, adjusted and approved.
76. INTIMATIONS
Intimations were made.
77. WELCOME
The Moderator addressed appropriate words of welcome to the Rev. John Fairful, recently inducted minister at Bargeddie.
78. DILIGENCE OF COMMISSIONERS
The Clerk reported on the diligence of Commissioners to the General Assembly.
79. ORDER OF THE DAY
STATISTICS
Under an Order of the Day at 6.56 p.m. the Clerk presented the following Statistics:-
Roll as at 31.12.99 40,931
Removed : By Death 901
By Certificate 360
Otherwise 709 1,970
Admitted : By Profession 272
By Certificate 285
By Restoration 115 672
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Roll as at 31.12.00 39,633
Net Loss of Membership 1,298
Notices of Removal sent 231
No. on Supplementary Roll 4,195
No. of Elders 3,188
No. of Other Office Bearers 1,148
No. of Baptisms 632
No. of Adult Baptisms 58
The Presbytery approved the Statistics as presented.
80. ORDER OF THE DAY
FAITHSHARE PARTNER
Under an Order of the Day at 7.00 p.m., the Rev. J. Brewster, Convener of the World Mission Committee, introduced Akua Tabuaa-Aforo and invited the Moderator to ask her to address the Court. Akua spoke of the organisation and work of the Church in Ghana and was warmly thanked by the Moderator.
The Presbytery called for the report of the World Mission Committee which was given in by the Rev. J. Brewster, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
81. ORDER OF THE DAY
CHURCH EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Under an Order of the day at 7.10 p.m., the Rev. T. Nelson, Convener of the Church Education Committee, introduced the Presbyterys two Youth Delegates and asked the Moderator to invite them to address the Court. They spoke on their experiences at the Youth Assembly and General Assembly.
The Presbytery called for the report of the Church Education Committee which was given in by the Rev. Tom Nelson, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
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Committee to bring fully costed proposals to the September meeting of Presbytery.
6. The Presbytery approves the purchase of a video projector system at an overall cost of £3,500, noting that the equipment will be held by the Church Education Committee and made available to all committees of Presbytery and churches within the bounds. The Presbytery agrees to a small hire charge being levied from churches to cover maintenance costs.
82. BUSINESS COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Business Committee which was given in by the Rev. J. G. Munton, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1 REQUESTS FOR MODERATOR AND CLERK
The Presbytery approves the request of the Irish Famine Commemoration Committee (Scotland) that the Moderator, in his official capacity, attend a ceremony in the grounds of Carfin Grotto on Wednesday 20th June, 2001 at 6.30 p.m. at which the National Monument to the victims of the Great Famine in Ireland will be unveiled.
The Presbytery approves the request of the Hospital Chaplains that the Moderator and Clerk, in their official capacities, attend a Service to mark the opening of Wishaw General Hospital on Friday 22nd June, 2001 at 2.00 p.m.
2. ACCESS TO CHURCH RECORDS
The Presbytery having received a request from the Kirk Session of Kirk O Shotts Parish Church to withdraw congregational records presently in the custody of the Keeper of Records in Edinburgh, approves the application to uplift the same, instructs that due care be taken of all records withdrawn and the place of their temporary safe custody minuted in the current Kirk Session Minute Book, instructs that the records shall be returned to the Keeper of Records as soon as possible after the researches involved have been completed, and further instructs the Session Clerk to notify the Principal Clerk of the General Assembly and the Presbytery Clerk when this has been done.
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3. LOCUM TENENS
The Presbytery notes and approves the appointment of the Rev. William T. Cullen as Locum Tenens at Uddingston: Burnhead with effect from 7th May, 2001.
The Presbytery, exercising its discretion under Act II (2000), notes and approves the appointment of Mr. David Geddes as Locum Tenens at Newmains: Coltness Memorial lw Bonkle with effect from 21st June, 2001.
4. NEWARTHILL LW CARFIN
The Presbytery, noting that six calendar months have elapsed since the charge of Newarthill lw Carfin was granted permission to call a Minister and that no appointment has been made, grants the charge a further six months in which to attempt to reach a settlement.
5. WRANGHOLM KIRK
The Presbytery, noting that six calendar months have elapsed since the congregation of Wrangholm Kirk was granted permission to call a Minister and that no appointment has been made, grants the congregation a further six months in which to attempt to reach a settlement.
6. UNITED SUMMER SERVICES
The Presbytery grants permission to Airdrie: Broomknoll lw Calderbank, High and New Wellwynd; Bellshill: Macdonald Memorial lw Orbiston and West; Larkhall: Chalmers and Trinity; Motherwell: Crosshill and St. Marys; Strathaven: East and West; Uddingston: Old and Park; and Wishaw: Cambusnethan Old and North to hold United Summer Services.
7. CERTIFICATE UNDER ACT (2000)
The Presbytery, noting timeous lodgement by the Rev. Hugh Sawers of an application for a Certificate under Act II (2000) for renewal of his permission to carry out the functions of the Ministry while not holding a seat in Presbytery, instructs the Clerk to issue the appropriate certification.
8. PARISH ASSISTANTS
The Presbytery agrees that all Parish Assistants not members of the Diaconate who serve within the bounds be granted Corresponding Membership of the Court.
ADDENDA
1. CALDERCRUIX, LONGRIGGEND AND MEADOWFIELD
The Presbytery notes receipt of an extract Minute of the Kirk Session of Caldercruix, Longriggend and Meadowfield intimating a decision, following a ballot of the congregation, to change the name of the charge to Caldercruix and Longriggend Parish Church. The Presbytery approves this change of name and instructs the Clerk to inform the Principal Clerk.
2. The Presbytery appoints the Rev. James G. Munton as its representative on the Committee to appoint the Moderator of the General Assembly.
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VACANCY BUSINESS
Under an Order of the Day at 7.32 p.m. the Presbytery took up consideration of Vacancy Business.
EAST KILBRIDE: WEST
There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of East Kilbride: West, in favour of the Rev. Kenneth A.L. Mayne; his letter of acceptance with the required statement that he had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by 264 Communicants and 19 Adherents; a Certificate that the Interim Moderators expenses had been met in full.
Parties were called, appeared and spoke.
Parties were removed.
The Presbytery being satisfied with the documents produced, and that there is no cause to decline or delay to sustain the appointment, did and hereby does sustain the appointment of the Rev. Kenneth A.L. Mayne to the Church and Parish of East Kilbride: West and resolved to proceed towards his settlement.
The Presbytery provisionally appointed his Admission thereunto to take place within East Kilbride: West Parish Church on Wednesday, 27th June, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Arthur P. Barrie to be Moderator, the Rev. James G. Munton to be Clerk, and the Rev. Dr. John L. McPake to assist the Moderator.
Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.
AIRDRIE: NEW WELLWYND
There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of Airdrie: New Wellwynd in favour of the Rev. Robert A. Hamilton; his letter of acceptance with the required statement that he had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by 325 Communicants and 11 Adherents; a Certificate that the Interim Moderators expenses had been met in full.
Parties were called, appeared and spoke.
Parties were removed.
The Presbytery being satisfied with the documents produced, and that there is no cause to decline or delay to sustain the appointment, did and hereby does sustain the appointment of the Rev. Robert A. Hamilton to the Church and Parish of Airdrie: New Wellwynd and resolved to proceed towards his settlement.
The Presbytery provisionally appointed his Admission thereunto to take place within Airdrie: New Wellwynd Parish Church on Thursday, 30th August, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Robert M. Kent to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk, and the Rev. Sharon E.F. Colvin to assist the Moderator.
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Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.
HAMILTON: WEST
There were laid on the Table an Appointment to the Church and Parish of Hamilton: West, in favour of the Rev. Dr. William M. Murdoch; his letter of acceptance with the required statement that he had used no undue influence to obtain the Call; a Call as prescribed signed by Communicants and .Adherents; a Certificate that the Interim Moderators expenses had been met in full.
Parties were called, appeared and spoke.
Parties were removed.
The Presbytery being satisfied with the documents produced, and that there is no cause to decline or delay to sustain the appointment, did and hereby does sustain the appointment of the Rev. Dr. William M. Murdoch to the Church and Parish of Hamilton: West and resolved to proceed towards his settlement.
The Presbytery provisionally appointed his Admission thereunto to take place within Hamilton: West Parish Church on Monday 27th August, 2001, Presbytery to meet at 6.15pm for the Induction Service at 6.30pm, the Rev. Robert M. Kent to be Moderator, the Rev. James H. Wilson to be Clerk.
Parties were recalled and judgement intimated.
NEWMAINS: COLTNESS MEMORIAL linked with BONKLE
There were laid on the Table an appointment of the Rev. Graham L. Duffin to the Church and Parish of Loanhead; an Extract Minute of the Presbytery of Lothian thereanent of date 31st May, 2001; a Call signed by 189 Communicants; the Citation of the congregations of Newmains: Coltness Memorial and Bonkle returned duly served.
Parties were called, appeared and spoke.
Parties were removed.
The question was put Translate or not translate, and it was unanimously agreed to translate Mr. Duffin from the Church and Parish of Newmains: Coltness Memorial linked with Bonkle to the Church and Parish of Loanhead, declaring that his pastoral relation to Newmains: Coltness Memorial linked with Bonkle shall subsist until he be actually admitted to the Church and Parish aforesaid. Mr. Duffin was instructed to await for and obey the orders of the Presbytery of Lothian as to the time of his admission to his new Church and Parish and the Presbytery of Lothian was requested to give intimation of his admission as soon as it takes place.
The Clerk was instructed to forward an Extract Minute of these proceedings to the Clerk of the Presbytery of Lothian.
FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee which was given in by Mr. K. Griffith, Vice-Convener.
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It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery resolves that the charge of Newmains: Coltness Memorial lw Bonkle should not be subject to readjustment, and that leave be granted to call a Minister without restriction, subject to the concurrence of the General Assembly`s Parish Reappraisal Committee.
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. M.F. Currie, Convener,
It was unanimously agreed:
The Presbytery appoints the Rev. I. M. Watson to be the Interim Moderator of the Kirk Sessions of Newmains: Coltness Memorial and Bonkle.
84. PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Property Committee which was given in by Mr. R. Marwick, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. DALSERF
The Presbytery approves in principle the application by Dalserf to renovate the Rorison Church and Halls complex at an estimated cost of £327,250 inclusive of VAT, subject to the production of full estimates. Approval is also given to apply for grants and loans which may be available. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
2. UDDINGSTON PARK
The Presbytery approves the application by Uddingston Park to carry out emergency repairs to roof leaks costing £15,000. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
3. HAMILTON OLD
The Presbytery approves the purchase of house at 1 Chateau Grove, Hamilton for use as a Manse subject to approval of satisfactory purchasing negotiations being carried out by General Trustees. The concurrence of the Forward Planning Committee is noted.
4. EAST KILBRIDE: WEST
The Presbytery notes the approval given by the Property Committee on the condition of the Manse at East Kilbride: West.
5. UDDINGSTON: VIEWPARK
The Presbytery notes the approval given by the Property Committee on the condition of the Manse at Uddingston: Viewpark.
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6. BARGEDDIE
The Presbytery approves the Professional Follow on Property Survey and Condition Report on Bargeddie and awaits the response of the Office Bearers to contents and recommendations.
7. SUMMER RECESS
The Presbytery grants permission to Mr. Robin Marwick to act on its behalf in matters of property requiring approval during the summer recess and instructs him to report with due diligence on all matters dealt with to the Presbytery at the meeting on 5th September, 2001.
85. FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Finance Committee which was given in by Mr. D. Forrester, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. The Presbytery agrees the Budget for 2001/2002.
2. The Presbytery agrees the per capita amount for 2001/2002 to be fixed at £1.00.
3. The Presbytery agrees to grant a donation of £200 from reserves towards the Larkhall Churches` Children`s Summer Mission.
4. The Presbytery agrees to pay a sum of £100 to the Rev. L. Schlüter, Minister at Larkhall: Trinity, towards her hospitality budget in respect of the Faithshare Partner, Akua Tabuaa-Aford.
86. BOARD OF MINISTRY
The Presbytery called for the report of the Board of Ministry which was given in by Mr. D. Watt, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. MINISTRY
The Presbytery notes receipt of a letter of resignation as a Candidate for the Ministry of the Church from Mr. Derek Peat.
2. VACANCY SCHEDULES
The Presbytery approves and resolves to transmit to the General Assembly`s Board of Ministry the following Vacancy Schedules:
HAMILTON : WEST
Total members 409
1998 Total General Income - £61,216
1998 Endowments - £193
1999 Total General Income - £62,263
1999 Endowments - £203
2001 Stipend - £18,500
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Travelling and listed expenses shall be paid in full.
£200 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund.
BELLSHILL: MACDONALD MEMORIAL LW ORBISTON
Total members 322 (Macdonald Memorial) 287 (Orbiston)
1998 Total General Income - £69,633
1998 Endowments - £521
1999 Total General Income - £60,641
1999 Endowments - £547
2001 Stipend - £18,800.
Travelling and listed expenses shall be paid in full
£100 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund
Ministry costs shall be shared in the ratio of Macdonald Memorial 70% : Orbiston 30%.
A Revision Schedule shall be completed two years from the date of induction.
BELLSHILL: WEST
Total members 870
1998 Total General Income - £62,825
1998 Endowments - £218
1999 Total General Income - £63,370
1999 Endowments - £229
2001 Stipend - £19,029
Travelling and listed expenses shall be paid in full.
£300 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund.
NEW STEVENSTON: WRANGHOLM KIRK
Total members 203
1998 Total General Income - £38,782
1998 Endowments - £537
1999 Total General Income - £38,737
1999 Endowments - £564
2001 Stipend - £18,016
Travelling and listed expenses shall be paid in full.
£300 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund.
UDDINGSTON: BURNHEAD
Total Members 308
1998 Total General Income - £34,017
1998 Endowments - £468
1999 Total General Income - £40,757
1999 Endowments - £491
2001 Stipend - £18,016
Travelling and listed expenses shall be paid in full.
£200 shall be paid to the Insured Pension Fund.
3. STUDY LEAVE
The Presbytery notes the application from the Rev. Sharon Colvin (Airdrie: Jackson) in respect of attendance at Princeton University Summer School on Ministry and Worship from 13th to 27th June, 2002 and awaits consideration of this by the General Assembly`s Board of Ministry.
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Questioned by the Treasurer about congregations which failed to remit stipend monthly by Direct Debit, the Convener undertook to make a statement to a future meeting of Presbytery.
87. NOMINATION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Nomination Committee which was given in by the Rev. M. F. Currie, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
. The Presbytery appoints the following to serve as Additional Elders from September, 2001.
George Baird (Hamilton: St. Johns)
William Barnstaple (Motherwell: South Dalziel)
David Bell (Wishaw: St. Marks)
John Dickson (Airdrie: Broomknoll)
Thomas Donaldson (Wishaw: Old)
David Findlay (Calderbank)
David Forrester (Coatbridge: Clifton)
James Frew (Chapelton)
Duncan Gray (Newmains: Coltness Memorial)
Kenneth Griffith (Airdrie: Clarkston)
John Henry (Coatbridge: Blairhill Dundyvan)
Douglas McHenry (Uddingston: Old)
James McIntosh (Uddingston: Old)
James McRae (Strathaven: Avendale Old)
John Murray (Dalserf)
David Nairn (East Kilbride: Old)
James Park (Hamilton: West)
Alexander Porter (Hamilton: Cadzow)
Frank Reford (Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s)
Alan Sherry (East Kilbride: Claremont)
Andrew Walsh (Strathaven: Rankin)
David Watt (Airdrie: New Wellwynd)
Harry Webster (Hamilton: Cadzow)
Elizabeth Wilson (Uddingston: Old)
William Wilson (Hamilton: North)
Robert Young (Hamilton: Hillhouse)
88. PARISH DEVELOPMENT AND MISSION COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Parish Development and Mission Committee which was given in by the Rev. I. C. Murdoch, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
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August, 2001, under the supervision of the Convener of the Parish Development and Mission Committee and of the Interim Moderator. It is intended that he be used to encourage and support congregations during vacancies.
89. FORWARD PLANNING
The Presbytery called for the report of the Forward Planning Committee given in by the Rev. G. L. Duffin, Convener.
It was moved and seconded :
1. WISHAW
The Presbytery notes that discussions are continuing with the three town centre churches in Wishaw about a union involving all three congregations.
2. COATBRIDGE
The Presbytery instructs all congregations in Coatbridge to return schedules by 30th June, 2001, to allow the Forward Planning Committee to produce a revised Reappraisal Plan for Coatbridge.
3. BELLSHILL
The Presbytery approves amendments to parish boundaries as follows : Bellshill : Macdonald Memorial boundary to be extended along centre of Main Street to Motherwell Road; then follow centre of Motherwell Road to southern end where Motherwell Road crosses South Calder Water. Bellshill: Orbiston to cede part of parish that lies north of Bellshill Road to Bellshill: West; extend north/west boundary marked by centre of Bellshill Road/Hamilton Road to Main Street; turn east along Main Street; then south along centre of Motherwell Road to southern end where Motherwell Road crosses South Calder Water; then follow South Calder Water west to meet with existing Orbiston boundary. Bellshill: West boundary beginning from roundabout where Campbell Street, Gartcosh Walk and North Road meet to continue south (as at present) along North Road; continuing south along centre of Hamilton Road/Bellshill Road; thence along existing Orbiston boundary until meets with existing West boundary.
It was moved and seconded as a Counter-motion to Deliverance 1 :
The Presbytery notes, with regret, the failure of the Forward Planning Committee to assist the town centre charges of Wishaw to reach agreement on a three way union. Instructs the Committee to meet jointly with the Kirk Sessions seeking their final views on such a union and enjoins the Committee to bring back a positive deliverance at the September meeting of Presbytery.
On a vote being taken For and Against the Counter-motion, it carried Against.
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90. BOARD OF SUPERINTENDENCE
20. BOARD OF SUPERINTENDENCE (In private)
91. NOTICE OF MOTION
PRESBYTERY REVIEW COMMITTEE
Sheriff H. Neilson, Convener, gave notice that at the meeting of Presbytery on 5th September, 2001 he would move in the following terms:-
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In Standing Order 1 :- delete "recommendations" and substitute "nomination." After "Committee" add "they having considered recommendations by Kirk Sessions,".
In Standing Order 11 :- delete the present list of committees and substitute "(1) Church and Social Interests: (2) Parish Provision: (3) Pastoral Support: (4) Finance: (5) Development and Training: (6) Local Area Committees, eight in number, each with at least one Presbytery member (whether Minister, Presbytery Elder, Additional Elder, Deacon or Parish Assistant) from each congregation in the Area: (7) Nomination and Business Conveners of each of the Church and Social Interests, Parish Provision, Pastoral Support, Finance and Development and Training Committees together with one other member nominated by each Area Committee who shall be a member of Presbytery. The Clerk and the Treasurer shall be members by virtue of their office."
In Standing Order 13 :- delete ",unless in exceptional circumstances,". For "three" substitute "one". At the end add "(save as specifically provided in these Standing Orders).".
After Standing Order 15 :- Add "15A. In the composition of Committees the Nomination and Business Committee shall have in mind the need, so far as practicable and so far as is consistent with achieving an appropriate skills balance on any committee, to have :- (a) on each committee (other than the Local Area Committees) at least one member from each Attestation Area and equal numbers from each. (b) on each committee (other than the Local Area Committees) a balance of Ministers and elders, such that not less than one third are Ministers and not less than one third are Elders. (c) on each Local Area Committee not less than 40% of the Ministers of the Area and not less than 50% of the representative elders for the Area. (d) on each committee a suitable gender and age balance. (e) on each committee (other than Local Area Committees and the Nomination and Business Committee) equal numbers."
In Standing Order 16 :- Delete "(not necessarily from within the Presbytery)". Delete "stated" before "Number". Delete "Not" when it occurs before "be".
After Standing Order 16 :- Add "16A. Local Area Committees shall, so far as practicable, ensure by co-option that each congregation in the Area is represented on the Committee by two people whether Minister, Elder or Deacon."
Delete existing Standing Order 17 and substitute:- "17A. Each Committee (save for the Nomination and Business Committee) shall appoint its own Convener and Vice-Convener. 17B. The Convener and Vice-Convener of the Nomination and Business Committee shall be elected by the Presbytery upon the nomination of the Nomination and Business Committee which shall make a nomination or nominations having taken the advice of a sub-Committee comprising the Convener, and each of the Minister and Elder on the Committee who have the longest period of service on the Presbytery together with each of the Minister and Elder on the Committee with the shortest time served on Presbytery. 17C. The Convener and Vice-Convener of the Nomination and Business Committee shall serve only on that Committee.
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In Standing Order 18:- After "Convenerships" add "and Vice-Convenerships". Delete "four" and substitute "three". Delete "unless Presbytery deems it advisable to extend the term, but that may be for one year only." And substitute "Presbytery may, in exceptional circumstances, extend the term, but that may be for one year only."
Delete Standing Order 19.
In each of Standing Orders 1, 5, 15, 20, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 51 :- For reference to the "Business Committee" or the "Nomination Committee" substitute "Nomination and Business Committee".
After Standing Order 30:- Add "30A. In arranging the business of the Presbytery for the year, the Nomination and Business Committee shall, so far as is practicable and appropriate, arrange in the course of the Presbytery year for there to be held two meetings in Conference format for the debate of major matters coming before the Court."
In each of Standing Orders 52 and 53:- For reference to the "Forward Planning Committee" substitute "Parish Provision Committee".
In Standing Orders 56 and 57 :- For reference to the "Education for the Ministry Committee" substitute "Development and Training Committee".
In each of Standing Orders 73, 76, 77 and 81 :- For reference to the "Board of Superintendence" there shall be substituted the "Pastoral Support Committee" which shall prepare a list of congregations to be visited and appoint a Convener for each visit.
In Standing Order 74:- After the first sentence add "In so doing the Convener shall give consideration to the desirability of including a Deacon in the visitation". Before the words "four members" add "at least".
3. The Committees proposed in Deliverance 1 shall have the following remits:-
The Local Area Committee To be responsible for encouraging congregations individually and co-operatively, as appropriate, to fulfil the Churchs witness and wider work, including relationships with other denominations, by
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Church and Social Interests Committee To be responsible for all matters relating to social issues by
- encouraging and formulating a Christian view on
liaising with other appropriate bodies in the discharge of this remit, in particular with
Parish Provision Committee In relation to the mission and life of the Church within the bounds of Presbytery, to be responsible for
Pastoral Support Committee To be responsible for
- Ministers, Auxiliary Ministers, Deacons, Parish Assistants and Readers
- candidates for the Ministry, the Auxiliary Ministry and the Readership
- oversight of the quality of provision and activity within the Presbytery by organising and reporting on
- Quinquennial visitations
- The Attestation of Records
Finance Committee To be responsible for all financial matters by
- liaising with congregations, as necessary
- overseeing the annual accounts produced by each congregation
Development and Training Committee To be responsible for
- all matters relating to ministerial development and support through
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- appropriately processing applications for the Ministry, the Auxiliary Ministry and the Readership.
- encouraging the development of ICT strategies
- developing and supporting a team of advisers for field work, including the needs of young people, to resource area committees.
Nomination and Business Committee To be responsible for
92. HOSPITAL AND HOMES COMMITTEE
The Presbytery called for the report of the Hospital and Homes Committee which was given in by the Rev. I. M. Greenshields, Convener.
It was unanimously agreed :
1. The Presbytery notes the successful completion of Wishaw General Hospital and further notes that this new hospital is in the bounds of Hamilton Presbytery and responsibility for the provision and supervision of chaplaincy now lies with this Presbytery.
2. The Presbytery notes the decision of Lanarkshire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust not to pursue the possibility of a whole-time chaplaincy service in the near future.
93. ADJOURNMENT
The Presbytery adjourned at 8.46 p.m. to meet again in hunc effectum within East Kilbride: West Parish Church on Wednesday 27th June, 2001 at 6.15 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. for the Induction of the Rev. Kenneth Mayne; in hunc effectum within Uddingston: Viewpark Parish Church on Thursday 28th June, 2001 at 6.15 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. for the induction of the Rev. Michael Lyall; in hunc effectum within Airdrie: New Wellwynd Parish Church on Thursday, 30th August, 2001 at 6.15 p.m. for 6.30 p.m. for the induction of the Rev. Robert A. Hamilton; and for Holy Communion within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrew`s Parish
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Church on Tuesday, 5th September, 2001 at 7.00 p.m. and thereafter for ordinary business within Motherwell: Dalziel St. Andrews Parish Church Halls, of which public intimation having been made, this meeting was closed with prayer.
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