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Preparing to Preparing to Defeat Amendment B Defeat Amendment B

in Your Presbyteryin Your Presbytery

Terry SchlossbergTerry SchlossbergThe Presbyterian CoalitionThe Presbyterian Coalition

703-680-4571 Terry@presbycoalition.org703-680-4571 Terry@presbycoalition.orghttp://www.presbycoalition.org/campaign.cfmhttp://www.presbycoalition.org/campaign.cfm

Sue CyreSue CyrePresbyterians for Faith, Family and MinistryPresbyterians for Faith, Family and Ministry

540-898-4244 scyre@swva.net540-898-4244 scyre@swva.net

With appreciation to the ministry of OneByOne (With appreciation to the ministry of OneByOne (www.oneby1.orgwww.oneby1.org),),and to Presbyterians for Renewal (and to Presbyterians for Renewal (www. pfrenewal.orgwww. pfrenewal.org) for encouraging this ) for encouraging this

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Preparing to Defeat Amendment B Preparing to Defeat Amendment B in Your Presbyteryin Your Presbytery

ContentsContents

Section 1: Introduction: The Resource PacketSection 1: Introduction: The Resource PacketSection 2: Compare the current language of G-6.0106b Section 2: Compare the current language of G-6.0106b

with the proposed language of Amendment Bwith the proposed language of Amendment BSection 3: The theological question raised by the Section 3: The theological question raised by the

amendment: James R. Edwards, PhDamendment: James R. Edwards, PhDSection 4: The “discernment” process recommended Section 4: The “discernment” process recommended

by by G.A.G.A.Section 5: Arguments you are likely to hear and Section 5: Arguments you are likely to hear and

arguments arguments you will want to consider makingyou will want to consider makingSection 6: Planning ahead for the voteSection 6: Planning ahead for the voteSection 7: Testimony of a life transformed by the Section 7: Testimony of a life transformed by the

Gospel of Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ

Preparing to Defeat Preparing to Defeat the New Amendment B the New Amendment B

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Section 1: IntroductionSection 1: Introduction

It’s been seven years since we last It’s been seven years since we last voted on G-6.0106bvoted on G-6.0106b

A new twist in theology A new twist in theology A new twist in processA new twist in process

Votes on G-6.0106bVotes on G-6.0106b

Yes Yes NoNo

to the standardto the standard to the standardto the standard 1996-97: 1996-97: 97 97 7474 1997-98:1997-98: 114114 5757 2001-02:2001-02: 127127 4646 2008-09:2008-09:

Find the unofficial tally for 2008-09 at Find the unofficial tally for 2008-09 at

http://www.presbycoalition.org/votingresults.cfmhttp://www.presbycoalition.org/votingresults.cfm

Preparing to Defeat Amendment B Preparing to Defeat Amendment B in Your Presbyteryin Your Presbytery

ContentsContents

Section 1: Introduction: The Resource PacketSection 1: Introduction: The Resource PacketSection 2: Compare the current language of G-6.0106b Section 2: Compare the current language of G-6.0106b

with the proposed language of Amendment Bwith the proposed language of Amendment BSection 3: The theological question raised by the Section 3: The theological question raised by the

amendmentamendmentSection 4: The “discernment” process recommended Section 4: The “discernment” process recommended

by by G.A.G.A.Section 5: Arguments you are likely to hear and Section 5: Arguments you are likely to hear and

arguments arguments you will want to consider makingyou will want to consider makingSection 6: Planning ahead for the voteSection 6: Planning ahead for the voteSection 7: Testimony of a life transformed by the Section 7: Testimony of a life transformed by the

Gospel of Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ

Resources on Resources on http://www.presbycoalition.org/campaign.cfmhttp://www.presbycoalition.org/campaign.cfm

Voting results by presbyteryVoting results by presbytery Resources to help you prepareResources to help you prepare The PC(USA) booklet of amendments for The PC(USA) booklet of amendments for

20082008 Historical informationHistorical information Resources on “discernment,” parliamentary Resources on “discernment,” parliamentary

process, and consensus decision-makingprocess, and consensus decision-making A collection of pertinent email newslettersA collection of pertinent email newsletters Sermons, educational programs, and Sermons, educational programs, and

pastoral care in this area of lifepastoral care in this area of life Commentary on matters related to the voteCommentary on matters related to the vote

Contents of the Resource Contents of the Resource PacketPacket

1.1. Prayer GuidePrayer Guide2.2. Analysis of the Proposed Replacement Analysis of the Proposed Replacement

to G-6.0106b (Amendment B)to G-6.0106b (Amendment B)3.3. Biblical BackgroundBiblical Background4.4. Debating in PresbyteriesDebating in Presbyteries5.5. Scientific EvidenceScientific Evidence6.6. ““The Church as Healing Community”The Church as Healing Community”7.7. Personal Testimonies of TransformationPersonal Testimonies of Transformation

To order the 82-page To order the 82-page Resource Packet in hard copyResource Packet in hard copy

ContactContactTerry SchlossbergTerry Schlossberg::Presbyterian CoalitionPresbyterian Coalition

terryschlossberg@comcast.netterryschlossberg@comcast.net703-680-4571703-680-4571

ororSue CyreSue Cyre

Presbyterians for Faith, Family, and MinistryPresbyterians for Faith, Family, and Ministry scyre@swva.net scyre@swva.net

540-898-4244540-898-4244

Goal of CampaignGoal of Campaign

To hold the ordination standard To hold the ordination standard of of

G-6.0106b and all it implies as G-6.0106b and all it implies as our witness to the Church and our witness to the Church and the world.the world.

ObjectivesObjectives

Get out the voteGet out the vote Get out an informed voteGet out an informed vote Use parliamentary process well Use parliamentary process well

for a fair hearing in debate and for a fair hearing in debate and votevote

Preparing to Preparing to Defeat Amendment B Defeat Amendment B

in Your Presbyteryin Your Presbytery

Terry SchlossbergTerry SchlossbergThe Presbyterian CoalitionThe Presbyterian Coalition

703-680-4571 Terry@presbycoalition.org703-680-4571 Terry@presbycoalition.orghttp://www.presbycoalition.org/campaign.cfmhttp://www.presbycoalition.org/campaign.cfm

Sue CyreSue CyrePresbyterians for Faith, Family and MinistryPresbyterians for Faith, Family and Ministry

540-898-4244 scyre@swva.net540-898-4244 scyre@swva.net

With appreciation to the ministry of OneByOne (With appreciation to the ministry of OneByOne (www.oneby1.orgwww.oneby1.org),),and to Presbyterians for Renewal (and to Presbyterians for Renewal (www. pfrenewal.orgwww. pfrenewal.org) for encouraging this ) for encouraging this

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