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| Minutes for the Church Council Meeting
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| On: Wednesday 8th November at 20h00
| At: St Marc's Church Centre
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| Present:
| Stephen Coffin (Chaplain), David Bailey (Churchwarden), Richard Sheppard (Treasurer), Alison Coulavin , Val Golton, Jon Bateman, Marie Colbert (acting secretary) , Gloria Ugonwali, Dona and Howard Diehl
| | Excused:
| Elizabeth Cherhal (Secretary), Alan Golton, Mark Lewis (Churchwarden), Penny Vincent-Sweet
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Minutes:
The minutes were approved with changes noted: correct spelling of Gloria’s name and point 58, “Nell has agreed to oversee the refreshments.”
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| Prayers and Apologies
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| Approval of last meeting's minutes
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| Any matter arising from these (& not otherwise on the agenda)
Regarding Welcome meeting and packs for 22nd October: Richard agreed that it was better to maintain confidentiality of people’s addresses and not provide in the welcome packs. Stephen said that only phone numbers and email addresses would be provided.
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| Howard & Dona Diehl (who have been invited to attend) and their roles with our Church
Howard shared in general about their roles. It had been suggested that their roles would be as a consultant. Howard said there was not enough hours to do everything. They are very excited about what is happening. Howard is trying to meet with the men and work on setting up small groups for accountability and bible study. Small group ministry is his focus and area of interest. He sees himself as another set of hands and feet for Stephen and Alan. They are still in the fact finding stage.
Their impression of St Marc’s is one of openness and warmth. They enjoy the church’s diversity.
Dona’s impression is Stephen is herding cats with people going in various directions. Dona has joined the social committee and is helping in her area of skill with graphics. Howard sees himself as a liaison with the 2 churches to connect in ministry and to promote each other in reaching out to the community.
Stephen asked if there was anything we could do for them and they responded that everyone has been marvellous and welcoming.
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| Tilly's request for bibles for D.R. Congo
The situation in Congo was discussed and noted that due to the violent civil war, the church leaders do not have bibles. Tilly has found an organization to supply and transport the needed bibles and songbooks at a cost of 4.4k euros. The plan was agreed to give 1k euros from the church, 1k from monies Alison has for Tilly and hopefully the collection on December 3 will make up the rest.
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| Treasurer's report & recommendations for our mission/charitable giving for 2006
Giving is down to 2-3k euros a month. We need a minimum of 3k for just our basic needs and 8.5k a month is what we budgeted to cover our normal monthly expenses and also our annual expenses such as our charitable giving. The Church of England pension board has increased the required payments 22% for 2007. Richard expressed the assurance that the Lord will provide and we must continue in faith.
Stephen and Richard presented the planned charity giving for 2006 As the Bishop collection was low, they decided to add to it from the Ordination/Gibraltar Fund. The council discussed the Charity Giving for 2006 and agreed with the recommendation to support the Lewis’ at 1,000 euros a month beginning in December. Also Bibles RDC were increased to 1,000 euros as a one time gift. The motion was put forward and accepted unaminously to give 14,000 euros this December.(see attached page for final distribution).
The council expressed appreciation to Richard for all his work and vision for what we do.
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| Committee reports (Evangelism, events, catering....)
- Evangelism meeting-Val in Alan’s absence discussed the upcoming men’s supper, the publicity for the Christmas carols services and resources for presenting the message in french and english as appropriate.
- Catering committee-meals planned through January. Val expressed need for people to bring cake etc for the tea on the afternoon of November 26 for the flower show.
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| Future & past events
Past events:
- Welcome meeting on October 22 : There were 3 couples and 3 individuals who came. Stephen thought it was useful discussion. It was decided that we would wait until we get a number of new people coming in before we host another get together.- most likely in the fall. In the interim, Stephen will continue to contact the new people and tell them about the church.
- Bingo, Beans and Burgers: There was about 40 people and with three nationalities represented, there were 3 different sets of rules.
- Book Sale-raised about 100 euros.
- Psalm Bible Study at the church: There are 3-7 church members coming and about 30 people in total attending
Future events were reviewed:
- Women’s Breakfast December 2, Scottish Dancing November 11 and Men’s Supper November 17
- November 18- the center is organizing on the theme of Chirst Light of the World which will end with an evening service at 9pm.
- November 25-26 Ecumenical flower show is organizing on the theme of “Light “ with corresponding Bible verses. The Catholic Church as invited some Muslims to come through at 4pm as they had been invited to the Mosque.
- December 2-Marche de Noel for Reformed Eglise
- December 2 Meeting of all ev anglical pasors in grenoble and open to all “responsables”
- December 2: A day conference in Pasir on pstoral care and councileing. The speaker is well known in evanglical circles
- November 25: Banque Alimentaire
- November 17-18: CEP toy sale with 10% of proceeds benefitting CEP
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| What do you think are the strengths of our Church?
Howard explained the process of determining what we are about and where we are going. It begins with an appreciative inquiry :several questions asked of leadership regarding what one appreciates about the church. It is not about what is wrong with the church but the top 3 things you appreciate e.g. if you had 3 wishes come true at St Marc’s, what would you like to see happen.
It would be good to do for our church starting with the council and allows us to refocus on our strengths and not to duplicate with the Meylan new church. It allows us to get a certain demographics group different from the other church. Jon volunteered that it would be good follow up on the 40 days of purpose.
Howard said that there are 2 models of how to do church-Are you being served with a professional staff doing everything for us or secondly, each of us have gifts, and talents and the church helps us to identify and develop them for use in the kingdom.
The council was interested and pursuing this and we will begin at the next meeting.
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| Mark & Carine's mission to Burkina Faso
Stephen presented that Mark was in the process of putting together his support team including Dona nad Howard and Fred and Suzanne.. He has met with Howard and Dona who have been very helpful. Dona has revised the brochure. They will need to print about 500 at about 350 euros. The church will pay for the cost. Stephen will send out a letter informing the Lewis of the church support. They will need the names and contact information of past members so they can contact them to see if they will support them in prayer and finances. They will also need to contact other Anglican churches.
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| Any other matters
The next council meeting is December 13
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| Closing Prayer
The meeting ended in collective prayer.
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