Amboy Friends Monthly Meeting met February 16, 2014, after a carry-in meal. There were 23 members present.
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with a devotional that shared American and Quaker history, encouraging us to not forget about where we came from and the blessings and freedoms we have.
The January minutes were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. The annual monthly budget for January is $8,809. Offering income for the month was $6,553, leaving a shortfall of $2,256.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved. Pastor Dwight Elliott is grateful for good attendance despite the weather. Upcoming events include: Tri County Quarterly Meeting on March 2 and the Easter sermon series, Jesus Strong, starting on April 6. Pastor Dwight added that $548 was raised during today’s carry in to be used towards updating the nursery.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove said that Winter Sneak went well and that seven kids from Amboy Friends attended. He also shared that he enjoyed the Christian Camping Conference and that he learned a lot about resting, listening, and waiting in the presence of God. The youth are currently focusing on doing all things through Christ who strengthens us. Upcoming events include: a lock in and Quaker Haven Camp hype day in March and Skyzone and the Passion Play at Quaker Haven in April.
Yearend Reports
Missions: The 2013 year-end report, January 2014 report, and 2014 Missions budget were presented and approved. The budget for 2014 is $20,382.
Farm: Clerk Reynolds presented the year-end Farm report, which was approved. Expenses were $62,700.41 with income of $60,571.24.
Trustees: Clerk Reynolds presented the year-end Trustees report, which was approved. Expenses were $53,477.90 with income of $55,512.67.
Old Business
Youth Room: Clerk Reynolds asked for ideas on what to do with the old children’s books that are on the bookcase in the new youth room. Christian Education has looked through the books and cannot use them. Suggestions included donating them to Our Father’s Library in Peru or to Ana Maria Baracaldo’s Books for Peace program. Greg Hunt will check with Our Father’s Library to see if they are interested in a donation.
Representative Council: Clerk Reynolds summarized Indiana Yearly Meeting’s five proposed changes to Faith & Practice. These proposals were approved.
New Business
Personnel Committee: Clerk Reynolds noted that M&O needs to appoint two members to the Personnel Committee for 2014-15.
Easter Sunday: Easter is on the third Sunday of April this year, so it was decided that Monthly Meeting will meet on Sunday, April 13, following a carry-in meal.
Hemlock Friends: Pastor Dwight shared that Hemlock Friends, located outside Kokomo, withdrew from Western Yearly Meeting about a year ago and currently has an independent status. The congregation wants to become a member of IYM, and Amboy Friends is serving as its sponsor church. Pastor Dwight is waiting to hear back from IYM Superintendent Doug Shoemaker about specific responsibilities, but basically we will decide whether or not to recommend Hemlock Friends for full membership into IYM.
The next meeting will be March 16 following a carry in.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
Clerk Michael Reynolds opened with a devotional that shared American and Quaker history, encouraging us to not forget about where we came from and the blessings and freedoms we have.
The January minutes were read and approved.
The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. The annual monthly budget for January is $8,809. Offering income for the month was $6,553, leaving a shortfall of $2,256.
The pastor’s report was presented and approved. Pastor Dwight Elliott is grateful for good attendance despite the weather. Upcoming events include: Tri County Quarterly Meeting on March 2 and the Easter sermon series, Jesus Strong, starting on April 6. Pastor Dwight added that $548 was raised during today’s carry in to be used towards updating the nursery.
The youth pastor’s report was presented and approved. Youth Pastor Brock Sizelove said that Winter Sneak went well and that seven kids from Amboy Friends attended. He also shared that he enjoyed the Christian Camping Conference and that he learned a lot about resting, listening, and waiting in the presence of God. The youth are currently focusing on doing all things through Christ who strengthens us. Upcoming events include: a lock in and Quaker Haven Camp hype day in March and Skyzone and the Passion Play at Quaker Haven in April.
Yearend Reports
Missions: The 2013 year-end report, January 2014 report, and 2014 Missions budget were presented and approved. The budget for 2014 is $20,382.
Farm: Clerk Reynolds presented the year-end Farm report, which was approved. Expenses were $62,700.41 with income of $60,571.24.
Trustees: Clerk Reynolds presented the year-end Trustees report, which was approved. Expenses were $53,477.90 with income of $55,512.67.
Old Business
Youth Room: Clerk Reynolds asked for ideas on what to do with the old children’s books that are on the bookcase in the new youth room. Christian Education has looked through the books and cannot use them. Suggestions included donating them to Our Father’s Library in Peru or to Ana Maria Baracaldo’s Books for Peace program. Greg Hunt will check with Our Father’s Library to see if they are interested in a donation.
Representative Council: Clerk Reynolds summarized Indiana Yearly Meeting’s five proposed changes to Faith & Practice. These proposals were approved.
New Business
Personnel Committee: Clerk Reynolds noted that M&O needs to appoint two members to the Personnel Committee for 2014-15.
Easter Sunday: Easter is on the third Sunday of April this year, so it was decided that Monthly Meeting will meet on Sunday, April 13, following a carry-in meal.
Hemlock Friends: Pastor Dwight shared that Hemlock Friends, located outside Kokomo, withdrew from Western Yearly Meeting about a year ago and currently has an independent status. The congregation wants to become a member of IYM, and Amboy Friends is serving as its sponsor church. Pastor Dwight is waiting to hear back from IYM Superintendent Doug Shoemaker about specific responsibilities, but basically we will decide whether or not to recommend Hemlock Friends for full membership into IYM.
The next meeting will be March 16 following a carry in.
Michael Reynolds, Clerk
Tracy Dubois, Recording Clerk
