Struthers OH church secedes from Presbytery

Again the story from Vinny.com:

• 97% in favor of disaffiliation
• Standing-room only
• Each side had 10 minutes to present views before the members.
• General Presbyter: said the church had between 180 and 185 members on its last report to the presbytery
• Presbytery first learned of intention to leave the denomination at a meeting Jan. 4
• The church has been without a pastor for 10 months
• On Jan. 5, the church obtained a temporary restraining order
• Struthers church, in 1983, “disavowed any trust interest.”

Presbylaw Commentary:

• The GP comments as reported are disappointing. They are either "political" mis-statements or unbelievable ignorance.
• Everyone know membership size reports are inaccurate, only worship attendance is a good indication of size.
• If the Presbytery knew nothing until Jan 4 meeting, Then the Presbytery is failing to communicate in-between its meetings or is failing to keep in touch with Struthers.