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ELDER MEETING MINUTES
Elim EV Free Church
Thursday, April 9, 2009
7:00 p.m. - Kearns' home
Open in Prayer - Larry
Adoption of March Minutes – (Larry) Larry read March minutes and moved
to accept minutes. Gordy seconded, motion passed unanimously.
Old Business
The Gathering - update (Martin) Group agrees in desire to go to every
two weeks starting Easter weekend. Nate to be primary worship leader
for Saturday nights with Wendy Hellum to be back-up to give Nate
occasional break. College group stepped up to help with set-up and
tear down as needed. Elders agree in full support of creative team to
move forward as they see fit.
Treasurer Nominating Team Proposal – (Bill) - [list of acceptees
deleted]. Steve moved to add Brian to the nominating team (he wasn’t
on the original list of nominating team members). Motion seconded,
passed unanimously.
Bill presented the recommended list of possible nominees for the
treasurer: [list deleted]. Bill moved that the Elders approach
nominees in the following order: [list deleted]. Brian seconded,
Motion passed unanimously.
Brian moved that Mark be added to the Stewardship Team. Gordy
seconded, passed unanimously.
The Last Word (schedule & policy) – (Larry) - Discussion on whether
the circle of writers should be expanded beyond only elders and how
much. It is to remain under Elder sponsorship (approval, guidance and
review), but can be extended to ministry leaders.
Elder Shepherding – (Larry) – Send members of your list e-mail and
touch base with them between now and the next meeting.
Financial Update – (Martin) - We are doing very well, God is gracious
and giving is above budget.
Membership Issues – (Larry) - Steve moved to accept Mike and Wendy
into membership based on original application which is still active,
Martin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
Martin and Larry have not yet been able to meet with Janet due to her
schedule/illness.
Congo Team/Fundraising Update – Larry - Elder board made the decision
between meetings (per e-mail) to give $1,000 to ReachAfrica for Pastor
Selenga's support (check has been cut), and $1,000 to Congo mission
team for make up of any shortcomings on travel expenses … from Faith
Promise Fund.
New Business
Financial Priorities
Preparing for a potential shortfall – The Stewardship Team has
requested to know our funding priorities, in case of possible budget
shortfall due to job lay-offs of attendees. Where would cuts be made
first? Elder consensus:
First, take $5,000 off of additional principal payment.
Next, require a 10% cut to all children’s, youth and adult ministries.
Additional proposed cuts to be discussed as needed.
Revisit carpet replacement discussion in May elders meeting.
“Give It All Away” Sunday
Martin moved that on Sunday, May 3, we present to the congregation a
special “give it all away” worship service. Due to God’s generosity
expressed through the people of Elim, the tithe that week will be
given away to help the needy (˝ to go overseas and ˝ to be given
local). Ralph seconded, passed unanimously.
Shed Project
Update: Elders authorized to go forward between meetings per e-mail
discussion. Pad is poured, walls will be up before end of the month.
Leadership Development / Internship
Martin discussed his thinking about potential 2010 leadership and
budgeting for a young marrieds’ ministry.
Assimilation Ministry
Discussion of assimilation ministry proposal and implementation.
Reference: letter submitted by Cindy. Larry and Steve will meet with
Cindy to discuss.
Meeting Closed in Prayer |
