January 9, 2011 Meeting

Debbie Dubose called the meeting to order at 6:30.  Steve Morgan led the group in prayer.

Debbie asked everyone to introduce himself/herself so the new members could get acquainted.  Debbie thanked the members who were rotating off after this meeting.  She turned the duties of facilitator over to Anna Baldwin the new Chairperson of the Council of Stewards.

Anna reviews the Council of Stewards duties and responsibilities including officers and members at large and Charge Conference.

Larry Waterman reported on the Ignite the Note Party to be held on Sunday, January 23.  The total giving for this program was $310,000.  He asked the members to lead by example and be servers at the party.  He needs 40 people.  Debbie asked if money was needed to cover the meal.  Richard Cottingham’s class donated $300 and will take another offering next week.

Greg Stephenson asked that members sign up to be counters.  Each member should be a counter about 4 times a year.  Greg also presented the proposed 2011 budget.  Each member received a copy of the proposed budget prior to the meeting.  Gary reviewed key points to the budget including terms of the loans, and provided an opportunity for members to ask questions.  Budgets had to be reduced because of an increase in reapportionments.

Jane Brosnan thanked Greg and his committee for all of the work they had done on the budget.  If income is higher than proposed, teams can come before the Stewardship and Finance Committee with requests.

Greg moved that the budget be accepted and Gruber Sires seconded the motion.  The motion passes unanimously.

Anna did an activity with the group using hula hoops to get the group to understand how important it is for the group to be cooperative, and have good communication.

Steve discussed the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations and how we will move from last years goal of Practicing the Presence of God to Living into the Purpose of God.  He also introduced other resources for the five goals.

Anna asked each table to look at their assigned goal and make any additions or corrections.  Each group presented their goal following their discussions.  The goals were voted on and passed unanimously.   Enclosed find the final copy of the adopted goals for 2011.

February 13 is the next meeting.

Jeff Childress closed the meeting with prayer.