Presbytery of Arkansas meeting
Feb. 15-16, 2008
Approximately 250 people came to Batesville Feb. 15-16 for
the Presbytery of Arkansas meeting at Lyon College. Presbytery of Arkansas
members attended workshops and worship services, conducted training, led book
discussions and roasted and toasted retiring General Presbyter Bill Branch. The
Presbytery of Arkansas meets three times a year — February, June and October.
The Presbytery of Arkansas is a governing body of the
Presbyterian Church (USA) with 93 congregations, one Korean fellowship, one
Laotian ministry and one new church development. The organization consists of
all the churches and ministers of the Word and Sacrament in the northern
two-thirds of the state with the exception of a few counties in the northeast
corner of the state and the county contiguous to Memphis, Tenn.
Lyon College, founded in 1872 by the Presbyterian Church,
continues its affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) through the Synod
of the Sun, which includes the Presbytery of Arkansas.
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Visitors to the meeting brought gifts to help with
the Independence County Habitat for Humanity house. Lyon College
students are helping with the housing project. |
Presbytery members register for the meeting.
Approximately 250 people from all over the state attended the event. |
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Lyon College President Walter B. Roettger presents
retiring General Presbyter Bill Branch with a gift of appreciation |
Lyon College President Walter B. Roettger gives a
speech during the Presbytery of Arkansas banquet. |
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A variety of books were on display at the meeting.
Booths provided visitors with an opportunity to view information
from vendors and organizations |
Lyon College President Walter B. Roettger, center,
chats with Presbytery members during the organization's banquet. |