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CHURCH COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS
February 23, 2009
· MSP(Moved, Seconded & Passed) approval of Annual Meeting
Minutes
· MSP approval of Randy Flowers for Pastoral Relations Committee
· Pastoral Relations Committee will meet each month, alternating
pastors
· Scheduled Church Council Retreat for March 7, 8:30 a.m. noon
· Vacancies on Diaconate, Membership, Christian Education, and
Stewardship yet to be filled
· Operating Budget/CCIII Campaign review for Congregation set for
spring/fall
· Neither pastor has been here this time of year so please alert
them to any traditional, expected events that might be overlooked
· Pastor Evaluation Tools reviewed one survey for staff, one
for 2008 Council
· Annual Meeting format deemed successful
· Outstanding Building Debt may be between $55,000 - $60,000 at
conclusion of CCIII in May. ideas to address that balance discussed.
· Comfort Food Potluck/Talent Show a hit!
· Religion and Science Panel presentation well-attended with
lively discussion.
· Search and Call Committee working hard conducting telephone
interviews and calling references for candidates.
· Mission, Justice & Social Concerns may focus on Economic
Justice issues this year.
· Nursery Attendant needed as Jennifer Huffman has given her
notice.
· A new sacristy sink has been purchased and installed. (1
ReStore sink = $3.00; gaskets/sealant for sink = $10.25; larger sink
with no messy splashing = Priceless)
· New Communion Set being designed; will accommodate bread/rice
crackers
· Process continuing for defibrillator acquisition/training
· Intruder alarm system being refined
· Pastor Jane working with great group of kids in Confirmation
Class.
· Pastor Savage working to help revitalize Prayer Chain,
maintain energy of Stephen Ministry and visit members who arent able to
attend church.
Financial Report (January 31, 2009)
Income Year to Date $47,217.82*
Expenses Year to Date $34,374.75
Difference $ 39,843.07
*Some
2009 pledges already paid in full
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