Early United Methodist Church
Administrative Council - November 16, 2011
EARLY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
November 16, 2011
Chairman John Weber opened the meeting; Pastor
DeeAnn led in prayer. The minutes of the October meeting were read and
corrected to show the Thanksgiving service will be held here at the Early
Methodist Church on Wednesday evening, November 23, rather than Sunday, the 20th
as previously stated.
Deb Galvin reported for Outreach. Fifty school
bags were delivered to Ingathering in Cherokee on November 5th. Due
to a family health emergency, the bags were taken to Cherokee by Dennis and Mary
Lou Steele rather than Randy and Deb Galvin.
Trustees report was given by Rich Mason. He
stated Control Systems have fixed the valve on the boiler and antifreeze has
been added to the heating system. They also fixed the radiator in the new
bathroom so it no longer leaks. Dave Nees fixed the front sanctuary door. The
new (reconditioned) dishwasher has been installed in the kitchen. Pastor
suggested a meeting of anyone who might be running the dishwasher to learn the
proper operation for its use. Rich stated Trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m.
rather than 7:00 at future meetings unless there is a special need for longer
discussion.
Herb Padgett presented the Treasurer’s report.
Outstanding bills are to the Conference for World Communion Sunday and Mid
American.
Discussion followed about the adding of a
“Missions” line to the budget. Since the budget for 2012 is already set, an
amount for “Mission” will be allocated at the January, 2012 meeting; a line item
will be added in the 2013 budget.
Dennis Steele presented the financial report.
The totals as of November 13, 2011 are budget giving $64,835.95; MidAmerican
$1,800; bequest $5,000 and other $8,133.38. Year-to-date total giving stands at
$79,769.33.
Jeannette Weber stated the Sunday School
Christmas program will be Sunday, December 18th at 5 p.m. with a
light supper following.
Mary Lou Steele reported Christmas Capers will
be Sunday, December 4 with the meal open to the public and served from 10:30 to
12.30. There will be baked goods, candy, crafts and pecans for sale. There
will be a display of snowmen for viewing.
Pastor DeeAnn reported for Anita Mason that the
Endowment account showed some improvement over last month. Membership stands at
141 but will decrease by 5 on December 31st with the withdrawal of 5
members following action by Charge Conference. Pastor DeeAnn indicated she would
like to talk with some of these members before this action becomes final. She
also reported that a supply company from Spencer installed a soap dispenser for
the new dishwasher and that other janitorial supplies could also be ordered
through this company.
A gift for Marlys Waters was discussed for her
work maintaining our church website for which she has never asked for
compensation. A motion was made by Deb Galvin and seconded by Dennis Steele to
give Marlys a gift as a thank-you from our church. All were in favor.
There will be no Bible study or Prayer Band for
the following 2 weeks. Pastor will be traveling to Scotland and others will
also be gone.
Post-confirmation class has been meeting and
call themselves the FBI Christ’s Agents.
Since the number of pledge cards turned in last
Sunday (Stewardship Sunday) was slim, cards will be made available this next
Sunday for those who would wish to turn in a pledge.
There will be a special nominating committee
meeting Thursday, December 8th to fill remaining vacancies prior to the new
year.
Communion will be moved to December 11th when
Pastor DeeAnn returns from her Scotland trip. Dawn Freese will be filling the
pulpit on the Sunday she is absent.
Meeting adjourned. All joined in
saying the Lord’s Prayer.
Mary Lou Steele, secretary
EXIT
