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Jamieson Memorial United
Methodist Church
Administrative Council
August 14, 2008
In attendance: Rev. Walt
Westbrook, Steve Roberts, Linda Pulliam, Jennifer Phillips, Terry
Kirkpatrick, Debbie Connelly, Michelle Gibson, Jean Smart, Elaine Senz, Joe
Senz, Leigh Felton, Lori Hamlett.
Joe opened with a reading by
Sir Edwin Arnold about communication, followed by an opening prayer.
Minutes of the July 8, 2008,
meeting were approved. (Moved by Terry; seconded by Joe; passed.)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: (Jennifer
Phillips) The bank balance statement and the monthly budget report were
distributed. The Mission payment was made since the last report. Jennifer
pointed out that the checking account and contributions include $5,000 which
is earmarked for the Fellowship Hall improvements. Only one person has shown
interest in the Treasurer’s position, but it is unlikely that person will be
able to assume the responsibilities. Lori has volunteered for the role with
Terry signing payroll checks. The Finance Committee will continue to look
for a new Treasurer through October. Terry attended the district meeting
where he was given stewardship guidance and the apportionment rate in
preparation for developing the 2009 budget. With increased staff and fuel
expenses, Terry asked committees to trim expenses by 7.5%. All inputs need
to be submitted by October 1, and the Administrative Council will act on the
budget on October 9. Jean has noticed that individual giving is down. Ken
Morgan will be running the stewardship campaign. There will be a stewardship
meeting on Aug. 28 with a kickoff on September 14 with the District
Superintendent in attendance.
SPIRITUAL LIFE: No report.
MISSION COMMITTEE: (Report
submitted by Fran Green) 45 flood buckets were taken to the North Carolina
Disaster Response Center in Goldsboro, an UMCOR distribution center. The
$2400 cost of the buckets was funded by $1250 from the missions budget, $694
from donations by church members, $200 from the UMM, and $200 from Crenshaw
UMC.
The US-2 proposal was
discussed. Estimated monthly cost for a US-2 is $1668, with anticipated
additional program expenses. Interest in cooperatively supporting the
program has been expressed by Clarksville Baptist, the Episcopal Church, and
House of Prayer. Walt will be distributing the information to other local
churches to determine the extent of support from other churches. There is a
Feb. 1 deadline for submission of the application, with an August 1 start
date. Leigh moved that Jamieson provide financial support up to $300 per
month if there is a place within the total budget to get the funds without
increasing the 2009 budget over the 2008 totals. Lori seconded. Terry
clarified that we would have to get the funds out of existing line items
after a 7 1/2 % decrease in each area other than staff salaries and
utilities. The 2009 budget must be less than the 2008 budget, and it is
necessary for the committee chairpersons to coordinate with each other in
order to find the funding. The motion was approved unanimously.
REACH AND RELATE: (Lori
Hamlett) A bereavement luncheon was held for the Price family this week.
Elaine reported for the Shepherd Program that our total church membership is
234 members. This includes 9 college students, 3 new members, 2 recently
deceased, and 30 living out of the community. Male shepherds are needed to
work with special situations involving men. It was suggested that Reach and
Relate look into reestablishing an Agape welcoming program for prospective
members.
WORSHIP: (Lori Hamlett) We
continue to need ushers, male or female. There was discussion of the cost of
envelopes and other alternatives.
EDUCATION: (Michelle Gibson)
The committee met on July 21. Graduates were recognized by presentation of a
book during a service in July. The nursery schedule has been developed and
will be distributed. A survey of interest in the Saturday Breakfast Series
was completed with a list of topics of interest. The meetings will be held
every two months. Vacation Bible School was a success. The Safe Sanctuaries
Committee, composed of Walt, Steve, Leigh, Michelle, and Laura, has met and
scheduled a basic training September 16 and 23 for Sunday School teachers,
youth leaders, Boy and Girl Scout leaders, and nursery volunteers. Advanced
training will be held November 15. The Sunday School Kickoff will be held on
September 14. Steve asked the committee to consider presenting upcoming 3rd
graders a Bible.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: No report.
The Boy Scouts are still considering whether they might be involved in the
cleanup of the playground.
YOUTH: No report.
UNITED METHODIST MEN: (Steve
Roberts) Twenty men attended the August breakfast. The church picnic is
scheduled for Sunday, with anticipated attendance of 65-70.
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: (Linda
Pulliam) The UMW Reading Program has concluded and members are asked to
report their reading to Elaine Senz.
COMMUNICATIONS: The Committee
met on July 28. They have looked at the possibility of distributing the
Virginia Neighbors flyer, but due to the cost of printing they may print a
smaller number to be shared. Free door hangers have been requested to
promote a Missions open house. The Committee is interested in the
possibility of advertising but this may need to be postponed due to budget
considerations. August 21 is the newsletter deadline.
MEMORIAL COMMITTEE: No report.
PASTOR PARISH RELATIONS: No
report.
LAY LEADERSHIP: No report.
LAY LEADER: (Report submitted
by Mary Linda Davis) Mary Linda has asked for addresses of those new people
who are attending services. The tellers are also asked to give this
information to her.
PASTOR: Walt asked for opinions
about offering either a Disciple Bible Study (8 weeks - Introduction to the
New Testament) or Streams of Living Water (13 weeks) on Monday mornings and
Monday evenings. Preference was given to the Disciple study, probably
starting September 15.
PLANNING SESSION REVIEW: None.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS: None.
Next meeting: September 11,
7:00 pm. Stewardship Meeting, Aug. 28, 7:00 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Pulliam, Administrative Council Secretary
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