Amboy Friends Monthly Meeting met November 17, 2013, after a carry-in meal. There were 31 members present.
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with a devotional from Zechariah 2:13, reminding us to spend time being silent and still before the Lord.
The September minutes were read and approved.
The passing of Irene Larrison, 98, on November 12, 2013, was recorded.
The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. The entire $600 was donated for the piano humidifier, which is scheduled to be installed November 23. Clerk Reynolds shared that the budget to date is $87,000 with offerings totally only $82,316. This leaves a shortfall of $4,684.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved. Pastor Dwight Elliott announced that “The Plan,” a new sermon series, will start December 1. Other upcoming events include a Christmas Cantata at 5:30 p.m. on December 22 and a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on December 24.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove announced that counseling days were changed to Tuesdays and that he will attend the Youth Specialties conference in Nashville later this week. Upcoming events include a Ping-Pong tournament fundraiser on December 8 and a family ski trip in January.
The Missions Committee treasurer’s report was presented and approved.
New Business
2014 Budgets: Committees need to submit their budget requests to Stewardship & Finance soon.
Usher Duties: Clerk Reynolds covered usher duties as the final section of the AFC Guidebook to be updated. Several changes were made, including recording attendance during the offering and counting those in the nursery and Children’s Church, removing the need for an annual report, and working with Ministry & Oversight and the pastor to follow up with repeat visitors.
Thank You: The Meeting publicly thanked Debbie Hahn for her efforts in coordinating the menus, set up, and clean up for monthly carry ins, quarterly meetings, and other events.
Representative Council: Alan Hunt reported on IYM Representative Council. This is Rowena Holliday’s last week as secretary for IYM after 22 years of service. IYM Superintendent Doug Shoemaker requested a sabbatical for August through October 2014. There was also a Faith and Practice Review Committee meeting. Proposed changes will be sent to each Monthly Meeting.
New Members: M&O recommended Victor Martinez and Michelle Boulette as new members. They were approved for membership.
The December meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be January 18 following a carry in.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with a devotional from Zechariah 2:13, reminding us to spend time being silent and still before the Lord.
The September minutes were read and approved.
The passing of Irene Larrison, 98, on November 12, 2013, was recorded.
The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. The entire $600 was donated for the piano humidifier, which is scheduled to be installed November 23. Clerk Reynolds shared that the budget to date is $87,000 with offerings totally only $82,316. This leaves a shortfall of $4,684.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved. Pastor Dwight Elliott announced that “The Plan,” a new sermon series, will start December 1. Other upcoming events include a Christmas Cantata at 5:30 p.m. on December 22 and a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m. on December 24.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove announced that counseling days were changed to Tuesdays and that he will attend the Youth Specialties conference in Nashville later this week. Upcoming events include a Ping-Pong tournament fundraiser on December 8 and a family ski trip in January.
The Missions Committee treasurer’s report was presented and approved.
New Business
2014 Budgets: Committees need to submit their budget requests to Stewardship & Finance soon.
Usher Duties: Clerk Reynolds covered usher duties as the final section of the AFC Guidebook to be updated. Several changes were made, including recording attendance during the offering and counting those in the nursery and Children’s Church, removing the need for an annual report, and working with Ministry & Oversight and the pastor to follow up with repeat visitors.
Thank You: The Meeting publicly thanked Debbie Hahn for her efforts in coordinating the menus, set up, and clean up for monthly carry ins, quarterly meetings, and other events.
Representative Council: Alan Hunt reported on IYM Representative Council. This is Rowena Holliday’s last week as secretary for IYM after 22 years of service. IYM Superintendent Doug Shoemaker requested a sabbatical for August through October 2014. There was also a Faith and Practice Review Committee meeting. Proposed changes will be sent to each Monthly Meeting.
New Members: M&O recommended Victor Martinez and Michelle Boulette as new members. They were approved for membership.
The December meeting was cancelled. The next meeting will be January 18 following a carry in.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
