This is a summary of Christ's
Church Board Meeting of January 19, 2021 held by zoom.
If you are
interested in the full text of the minutes please talk to Gail Saxowsky, the
current Board Clerk.
The Annual Statistical Reports for both Denominations
were approved to be submitted by the clerk.
Ned Kenney was elected Treasurer but
graciously declined the position.
Gail Saxowsky was elected Clerk of the
Board.
MSC to request the Presbyery to pay
percapita in installments for 2021.
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Fiscal year 2020 ended with Income: $134,219.62
and Expenses: $123,495.84
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Discussion about some of the
catergories, especially about the balances in some of the designated funds
accounts
MSC to allow the PJM Ministry Team to
spend up to $4000 from the Mission Trip account for some of the local mission
needs either from the pandemic or the forest fire clean up and rebuilding.
Steering Task Force: This
task force was a result of the Annual Charge Conference / Annual Meeting in
Nov. with the charge of getting the administrative responsibilities of the
congregation functioning again. This was
to include clarifing responsibiities and roles especially in the area of
finances, office general functioning and giving Pastor Dave support.
To date the Task Force has updated the
Financial Policies & Procedures utilizing the existing Christ’s Church
documents and denominational resources, and shared this document with the
current Treasurer and financial secretary and the Stewardship Team. There has also been a major effort to catch
up the organization in the church office, records and filing.
Another significant component that needs
nuturing and growing is Communications.
This needs to be more during this time of pandemic and isolation.
Stewardship Team:
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it was agreed that both 2019 & 2020
should be included in the audit
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The plan is to have a 2021 Budget ready
by Feb. Board meeting
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The furnaces downstairs were repaired
March 2020 with a cost of $1148 / plans to talk with company to come back
because they only worked on a temporary basis
Staff Parish Relations Team:
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Have met on Sunday and plan to meet more
consistently for the next few months
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Thanks to Jim B-L for being Chair and
Dwight T. for being Board Rep for this past year.
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Linda Grund-Clampit will be Chair and
Board Representative this year
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The decision was made to not ask for
budget for an Administrative Assistant for
now and to use volunteers to handle the office needs
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Also asked for prayers for Pastor Dave’s
upcoming surgery on Feb. 4th and his recovery.
Education Team:
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There has been some conversation but
nothing new planned for now
Worship Team:
MSC to authorization administration of
communion on the first Sunday of each month and for special occasions as
planned with the Worship Team and Pastor.
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Discussion encouraged finding ways to
extend communion to those not able to attend via zoom
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Discussion with SPRC & Worship to
encourage Pastor Dave to take one Sunday per month off considering the half
time position, leaving some time for other pastoral activities
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Discussion also encouraged finding ways
to fill in for Sundays when Pastor Dave is gone without having to spend pulpit
supply monies.
Peace, Justice & Mission Team:
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Hospitality Week - meal
from CCMP 1/31/21
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Are working with Red Cross for a
potential blood drive in May. They use
all the precautions needed for Covid and use the sanctuary - this
worked well last spring
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Had asked that the $400 for each
denominational mission partner be paid out of the Mission Trip fund - this
has been done.
Old Business:
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Question was raised about who will
manage the garden plots -- Pastor Dave said he and his son would get
them cleaned up this spring. No one
took responsibility for the management
New Business:
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Clerk was given permission to send thank
you notes to all those who were involved in leadership for 2020.
Important Dates:
Next
Board Meeting February 16, 2021
Presbytery
Meeting – March 12 & 13
The meeting was adjourned with prayer.