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| Minutes for the Church Council Meeting
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| On: Wednesday 9th January at 20h00
| At: The Chaplain's Apartment
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| Present:
| Stephen Coffin (Chaplain), David Bailey (Churchwarden), Richard Sheppard (Treasurer), Alan and Val Golton, Alison Coulavin, Howard Diehl, Jason Kern, Dante Thomas
| | Excused:
| Marie Colbert (Churchwarden), Elizabeth Cherhal (Secretary), Suzanne Bréant, Neil Brownrigg, Penny Vincent-Sweet .
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Minutes (taken by Dante):
| | 68.
| Prayers and Apologies (please inform Stephen or Elizabeth)
| | 69.
| Approval of last meeting's minutes & any matter arising from these (& not otherwise on the agenda)
The minutes were approved but the sum of the money transfer from UK deposit account should be included (5000£), and the fact that the council approved this transfer.
| | 70.
| Any feedback from the day of prayer and fasting
- Someone in the US gave 9,000 dollars by PECUSA, another $1,000 by check and
others in the pipeline. 4 additional donations totalling 2,700 Euros in checks
unanticipated from church members.
- In reference to the prayer meeting, 7 met at lunch, 3 in the evening, others
prayed at home, and from other countries.
- The reflections of the prayer
- The power of fasting at individual, family, church level, and that God is able to provide
- Underline the value of praying together
- Members desired to come to church after long absence
- Discussed the need to visit people
- Are we sufficiently outward looking? Are we too concerned with ourselves?
- Carol Service this year saw 200-250 people, last year it was 400, 2 years ago
approximately 200, attendance was down this year. Services in general have been
lower in attendance. Potentially less awareness, not many posters in shops -
What can we do to contribute to awareness? Suggestions made to improve internal
awareness of Christmas Carol Service, and have "project manager" to tie all
things together. For the future, more involvement, and consideration of how to
take advantage of the outreach opportunity.
- We need to refresh renewal on prayer. The prayer meeting will be on Jan 23rd,
12:30 - 1:30 to improve attendance and availability.
| | 71.
| Treasurer's report & proposed stewardship campaign
Reviewed Budget 2008 - edits compiled by Richard. Acceptance of modified
budget proposed by Alan and confirmed by Jason. Reviewed Financial campaign
letter, edits compiled by Stephen - ok. Pledge cards will be passed last week
of January (27th) along with the sermon "Glad to Give" Several weeks later we
will collect the pledge cards, Richard will tally, 1st Sun in March. Need
follow up for pledge card to document and track people fulfill their commitment.
| | 72.
| Plans for 2008, dates, etc.
Events Committee will meet Wed, Jan 23 over tea. Annual Church meeting
April 6th. By rule David must step down as Church Warden. Need prayer for
candidates. Auditor not able to look at financial accounts until March, hope
everything will be in order by then (for a successful audit.)
| | 73.
| Sunday School
Sunday School did excellent job for Carol Service. Large number of kids
over greater age range is a challenge. Difficult to manage group age 5 - 10,
and those who speak little English. Some classes not meeting 2 teachers/class
rule. Not sure we have enough teachers (from week to week, or on the day of
teaching) There is not a Sunday School Administrator (Superintendent).
Interest was expressed for a class 3 - 5 year olds. Need meeting among teacher,
then meeting with parents.
| | 74.
| Our vision as a Church
| | 75.
| Any other matters
Need to plan ahead for away weekend. Need to discuss dinner at Christmas.
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| Closing prayer
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