Session Update

August 18, 2019

• Treasurer Troy Ivey gave a brief budget update.
  • He had to transfer money from the Rainy Day Fund to the General Fund to cover routine expenses.
  • On a positive note, contributions were up slightly over July of last year.
• It is time to begin the election of elders for the Class of 2022
  • It was decided that the currently elected Nominating Committee would be used.
  • The Congregational meeting to elect the elders will also elect a new Nominating Committee for 2020.
• Avalon Hospice will be using the sanctuary for their annual worship service on November 7.
• New Hope will be sponsoring the Christmas Village again this year on November 23^rd.
• Because of several scheduling conflicts;
  • The potluck for October will be held on October 20^th.
  • The Session meeting for September will be Saturday, September 21^st and the meeting for October will be Saturday, October 19^th.
  • The book study of Frederick Buechner’s book, “The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale” will be held on the following Saturdays; September 7 and 21 and October 5 and 12.
  • The Chattanooga Sewing group will be using the McMillan Building on October 26, 27, 28 for their retreat.
• The Session approved an updated church policy booklet.