Amboy Friends Monthly Meeting met October 20, 2013, after a carry-in meal. There were 32 members present.
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with a devotional and prayer.
The birth of Alicen Blair Hunt to Greg and Kelli Hunt on October 16, 2013, was recorded.
The September minutes were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. Clerk Reynolds shared that the budget to date is $78,300 with offerings totally only $74,651. This leaves a shortfall of $3,648.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved in Pastor Dwight Elliott’s absence.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove spent time with some youth at Quaker Haven during Family Camp. On September 8, 16 kids attended youth group, making that the biggest turnout in the past year. The group is averaging about 12 kids each Sunday, and weekly counseling sessions are being held each Thursday from 3-6 p.m. The Bike Hike included five youth, Lauren Reynolds, and Pastor Brock and raised roughly $900.
The Missions Committee treasurer’s report was presented and approved.
Old Business
Church Repairs: Clerk Reynolds announced that a second handrail has been installed at the southwest basement entrance and that a contractor will be working on extending the handrail on the east stairs inside the sanctuary. Hopefully this will draw more attention to the steps.
IYM Budget: Indiana Yearly Meeting representatives Alan and Karen Hunt said faith pledges are needed to help meet the 2015 budget. The Meeting was asked to cover this need in prayer.
Piano Humidifier: A total of $200 has been donated toward the purchase of a $600 piano humidifier. The humidifier is scheduled to be installed in November and should eliminate one tuning session per year. Clerk Reynolds will remind the congregation of the need for donations, and the Living Memorial fund will cover the remaining balance, if needed.
New Business
Library Committee: The mention of tapes and the need for a yearly report will be removed.
Music Committee: Several adjustments were noted, and the need for an annual report will be removed. Clerk Reynolds will ask the committee about additional changes to the guidebook.
Thank You: Trustee Tom Dubois publicly thanked Deloris Renbarger for a $5,000 donation that helped repair the plaster and paint the sanctuary. This project is complete and looks great.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with a devotional and prayer.
The birth of Alicen Blair Hunt to Greg and Kelli Hunt on October 16, 2013, was recorded.
The September minutes were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. Clerk Reynolds shared that the budget to date is $78,300 with offerings totally only $74,651. This leaves a shortfall of $3,648.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved in Pastor Dwight Elliott’s absence.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove spent time with some youth at Quaker Haven during Family Camp. On September 8, 16 kids attended youth group, making that the biggest turnout in the past year. The group is averaging about 12 kids each Sunday, and weekly counseling sessions are being held each Thursday from 3-6 p.m. The Bike Hike included five youth, Lauren Reynolds, and Pastor Brock and raised roughly $900.
The Missions Committee treasurer’s report was presented and approved.
Old Business
Church Repairs: Clerk Reynolds announced that a second handrail has been installed at the southwest basement entrance and that a contractor will be working on extending the handrail on the east stairs inside the sanctuary. Hopefully this will draw more attention to the steps.
IYM Budget: Indiana Yearly Meeting representatives Alan and Karen Hunt said faith pledges are needed to help meet the 2015 budget. The Meeting was asked to cover this need in prayer.
Piano Humidifier: A total of $200 has been donated toward the purchase of a $600 piano humidifier. The humidifier is scheduled to be installed in November and should eliminate one tuning session per year. Clerk Reynolds will remind the congregation of the need for donations, and the Living Memorial fund will cover the remaining balance, if needed.
New Business
Library Committee: The mention of tapes and the need for a yearly report will be removed.
Music Committee: Several adjustments were noted, and the need for an annual report will be removed. Clerk Reynolds will ask the committee about additional changes to the guidebook.
Thank You: Trustee Tom Dubois publicly thanked Deloris Renbarger for a $5,000 donation that helped repair the plaster and paint the sanctuary. This project is complete and looks great.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
