PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH

Docket & Directions
	MSWORD	Docket Cover (Meeting Instructions)
	MSWORD	Directions to the First Presbyterian Church in Rahway
	MSWORD	Optional - parking sign for car window
	MSWORD	Food Pantry Flyer - bring canned goods* (*see detail in flyer) for Food for Friends
	MSWORD	Docket
	MSWORD	Packet Numbering System (#1 - #23)
Additional Presbytery Documents
	MSWORD	Moderator's Report (#1)
		Minutes of the 630th Stated Meeting October 25, 2008 (Elizabeth, First)
		Council Minutes November 11, 2008 (#5)
		Council Presbytery Mission Budget for 2009 FIRST READING (#5)
[Confidential reports are sent via global e-mail to all Minister members, Clerks of Session, Council members, and others by phone/e-mail request*.]		Committee on Ministry Report (#9) *e-mail or call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 to request this report
		Committee on Preparation for Ministry Report (#11) *e-mail or call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 to request this report
	MSWORD	Presbytery Trustees Report (#12)
	MSWORD	Nominating Committee Report (#16)
[Confidential reports are sent via global e-mail to all Minister members, Clerks of Session, Council members, and others by phone/e-mail request*.]		Administrative Commission for Edison, Lord of Hope Report (#20) *e-mail or call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 to request this report
		Administrative Commission for Elizabeth, Greystone Report (#20) *e-mail or call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 to request this report
WATT Information
	Hard copies are available for Elder Commissioners and Ministers at Stated Meetings and upon request	Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Proposed Ecumenical Statements (approved by the 218th General Assembly (2008) for presbytery vote) Each general assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approves and recommends to the presbyteries for their affirmative or negative votes proposed changes in the language of the Book of Order that, if approved, amend the Constitution. link to PCUSA General Assembly - Amendments
		Analysis of proposed amendments to the Constitution 2008 please see pages 8 - 11 Article in the October 13/20, 2008 issue of The Presbyterian Outlook. Used with permission of the Editor and fee paid. link to The Presbyterian Outlook for subscription information
		Analysis of Amendments to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Proposed by the 218th General Assembly (2008) As in prior years, the Association of Stated Clerks is publishing this Analysis of Amendments to assist presbyteries in studying and acting on the amendments proposed by this year's General Assembly. link to website of Association of Stated Clerks
Other Information
		Mission Yearbook for November 25, 2008
		Prayer Calendar for 2008 (#1) please share with church office
		Big Tent event of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) http://www.pcusa.org/bigtent/ Big Tent is a first-of-its-kind event scheduled for June 11-13, 2009, in Atlanta under the theme, “ … and the word became flesh.” There will be some common meals and worship services, a shared exhibit hall, some common workshop sessions and a Saturday evening celebration event.
		Prayer List *e-mail or call Presbytery office 908-755-3776 to request this list

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		Stated Meeting Packet (46 single sided pages*)
		Individual documents below are included in above packet (*exceptions: COM, CPM & AC reports, Warrant(s), WATT information items, Prayer Calendar for 2008, Pulpit Supply List; Mission Yearbook page)