Summary of the Session Meetings – September 2018
- Treasurer Troy Ivey gave a report on the current fiscal condition of the church.
- Contributions continue to fall behind last year’s pace by approximately 22%.
- Troy handed out a preliminary budget proposal for 2019.
- With the exception of a couple of items such as the storm water fee and copier maintenance, the budget remains flat.
- The Session will devote the November 18th meeting to budgeting.
- Rosie Sanislo was elected as our commissioner to the Presbytery meeting at Sequoyah Hills Presbyterian Church on November 13th.
- Marilyn Suber reported that she has put together an Elder Nominating Committee of herself, Jean Thomas, Barbara Krupp, and Hank Saeger.
- The Session has scheduled Congregational Meetings for November 4th to elect the Nominating Committee and November 11th the elect the elders for the class of 2021.
- The Christmas giving project was discussed.
- November 27th is Giving Tuesday.
- Rev. Worth will work on recommendations for causes we can contribute to.
- Rev. Worth presented updates to church policies.
- After a discussion, Rev Worth will incorporate suggestions and present the final drafts to the Session for approval at the November 18th meeting.
- The Property Committee discussed the results of our request to the City Council to remove the ordinance language concerning the traffic light.
- That request has been withdrawn at this time.
- The Session felt that is was very important to get input from the congregation regarding our future course.
- The Session will hold an informational meeting with the congregation after the Potluck dinner on Sunday, October 28th.
- Please plan to attend as your input is vital to the future of our church.
- It was decided to schedule a Session meeting on November 4th to discussion the results of the informational meeting.
The next Session meeting will be November 4th.