Session Summary - February 2016
The Treasurer’s report.
- Giving continues to be down compared with this time last year.
- The treasurer will put an income summary in the newsletter each month to show how we are progressing.
- Expenses have not exceeded budget estimates at this time.
Gerai Kocher presented a report on the February 20th Presbytery meeting.
- At that meeting Rev. Worth was accepted into the Presbytery of East Tennessee.
The Session discussed the request to start a Junior Church program.
- After a lengthy discussion it was decided that the limited number of children and their ages make a Junior Church program impractical at this time.
Lizz Savard reported that the Elder Nominating has nominations for Elders for the classes of 2017 and 2018.
- A congregational meeting has been scheduled for March 6th to elect Elders.
Rev. Worth’s installation ceremony has been scheduled for March 13th at 4:00pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Committee Reports:
Buildings and Grounds-
- The kitchen remodeling has been completed.
- The insurance company did a walk through of the church and found no problems.
- Ron discussed the possibility of adding insulation to the attic of the McMillan Building and possible updates to the narthex kitchen.
Fellowship-
- There will be no potluck suppers in February or March due to the kitchen renovation and the Easter season.
- Wednesday night suppers and bible study will resume after Easter.
Mission–
- A summary of current mission projects was presented. See our website for details.
- Education- Tentative planning for this year’s VBS has begun. The theme will be Egypt. The date has not been determined. Watch for details as they develop.
Pastor’s Report:
- Rev. Worth has begun to visit some of our home bound members.
- She will also be reaching out to those who have recently stopped coming to New Hope.
- Rev. Worth presented several suggestions for possible future projects.
- A Sunrise Service will be held on Easter Sunday.