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| Minutes for the Church Council Meeting
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On: Wednesday 8th February at 20h00
| At: St Marc's Church Centre
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| Present:
| Stephen Coffin (Chaplain), David Bailey (Churchwarden), Mark Lewis (Churchwarden), Alison Coulavin (Synod Rep), Elizabeth Cherhal (Secretary), Richard Sheppard (Treasurer), Claire Naylor, John Stinton, Joseph Agu, Dan Wilhelm
| | Absent:
| Stuart Wilkins
| | Excused:
| Frank Jenkins, Alan Golton, Val Golton
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Minutes:
| | 104.
| Prayers and Apologies
Stephen gave news from Alan, who had just undergone an operation on his shoulder. He was hardly awake, but already inquiring as to the well being of other people.
| | 105.
| Approval of last meeting's minutes and any matter arising from these (& not otherwise on the agenda)
The minutes were approved, with some minor corrections. Matters arising: How to show our appreciation of Sunday school teachers: 1) say so at the AGM, 2) all sign them a card.
| | 106.
| Approval of amended financial report from Treasurer & budget presentation
Richard explained that there should be 16KE ont the balance sheet for investment in UK (transfer to diocese). All members approved the report. Richard added that the deposit account is being diminished at the moment. It was thought that new people to the church needed to be informed about the need for money. Comments were made on the pie and bar charts and suggestions were made for better presentation:
- bring down the “staffing” column, (put some things into investments)
- give a list of what has been given to charity
John suggested that Dan should explain “in american” the financial needs of the church.
| | 107.
| Any suggestions for an auditor for next year, as George wants to give this up
We need to find a new Auditor for next year. George, who has been doing it for (how long?) wants to stop. In principle, the auditing should be done by 2 chartered accountants, but anyone outside the congregation with the proper competence will do.
| | 108.
| Sunday school & Youth report from Claire
Claire gave out 2 reports (attached). She started her report by saying she repented of an attitude which she thought had been one of pride. She said she was conscious of having bulldozed people into doing things her way.
In addition to the report, one or two point were made:
- There is a need for people to pray for new families
- The class assistants make a huge difference.
Joseph commented on the behaviour statement. He wondered how we were going to get the parents to agree. It was replied that they didn’t have to. The rules were for the children, and indeed they are invited to help make them. It was stressed that children actually like rules. Claire made it clear that her own children themselves did about everything forbidden by the rules, so it must be clear that they were absolutely not a statement aginst this or that family/children. It was thought that the behaviour statement should be put forward to the congregation on a “family lunch” day, and that things must be put in a very positive way: teach respect, learn safety, etc...
The council thanked Claire for all the work done and renewed its support.
Alison reported that Renée and Leah Kolar and Tara Smart had all volunteered their help in l’échoppe during the holidays.
| | 109.
| Student work report from Sally
Few comments were made on Sally’s report (attached). Someone (?) mentioned the FEU (foyer évangélique universitaire), but Sally does not go there, prefering to participate in GBU (groupe biblique universitaire). It was suggested that Sally herself come to council one day to exchange with members.
| | 110.
| Committee reports
- Events: John reported that quite a few events are already planned: Scottish dancing on 11th november, coffee house 20th May, BBQ in june and picnic in late august or early september. A new idea was to organise a sponsored walk to raise funds. This was thought a very good idea. Other ideas were a “fish and bingo” event and a “summer fair”.
| | 111.
| Pastoral care & contacts - taking on last month's discussion
Marie distributed a report from the prayer group (attached). Concerning prayer ministry after services, a team of two people (a rota must be set up) should be available in the grand volume. These people need training. To join the prayer chain, speak to Marie.
The council thanked Marie for her work.
| | 112.
| Future dates, incl. Annual Meeting arrangements for 19th March
Reports must be circulated before the AGM.
| | 113.
| Archdeaconry synod - issues to be discussed next time - this is just to introduce them
Stephen made a brief report: The synod is in debt and will take an extra levy for the oversight of France. The current Archdeacon is resigning. The synod is in favour of hiring a full time Archdeacon. A paper will be provided saying what the job is. The council would also like to know what we (Stephen) would expect in the way of pastoral care from the Archdeacon.
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| Any other matters
There were no other matters
| | 115.
| Closing Prayer
The meeting closed with a prayer.
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