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03 LC 8 5333
House Resolution
151
By: Representatives Ashe of the 42nd, Post 2, Manning of the 32nd, Willard of the 40th, Bordeaux of the 125th, Cooper of the 30th, and others
By: Representatives Ashe of the 42nd, Post 2, Manning of the 32nd, Willard of the 40th, Bordeaux of the 125th, Cooper of the 30th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and inviting
representatives to appear before this body; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta includes 19 counties in the metropolitan Atlanta area and provides a supportive network that serves to connect and empower the 110 member churches in their mission of religious ministry; and
WHEREAS, the Presbytery forms new congregations and assists in financing new churches; supervises and guides the preparation of candidates for the ministry; works with local church Pastor Nominating Committees to find pastoral leadership; and assists congregations to meet their respective challenges of growth and religious mission; and
WHEREAS, there are 63,000 Presbyterian church members within the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and 385 dedicated Presbyterian pastors in what has become the third largest presbytery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, two fine Presbyterian Seminaries (Columbia Presbyterian and Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary) are within the boundary of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta which strengthens the resources and opportunities available to this dynamic presbytery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and invites representatives to appear before this body at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.
WHEREAS, the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta includes 19 counties in the metropolitan Atlanta area and provides a supportive network that serves to connect and empower the 110 member churches in their mission of religious ministry; and
WHEREAS, the Presbytery forms new congregations and assists in financing new churches; supervises and guides the preparation of candidates for the ministry; works with local church Pastor Nominating Committees to find pastoral leadership; and assists congregations to meet their respective challenges of growth and religious mission; and
WHEREAS, there are 63,000 Presbyterian church members within the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and 385 dedicated Presbyterian pastors in what has become the third largest presbytery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, two fine Presbyterian Seminaries (Columbia Presbyterian and Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary) are within the boundary of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta which strengthens the resources and opportunities available to this dynamic presbytery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta and invites representatives to appear before this body at a time to be determined by the Speaker of the House.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta.