First Christian Church

Board Minutes

October 21, 2009

Present:  Karen Nye, Mark Wilton, Rachel Crum, Robert Smith, Mary Olney-Loyd, Jim Brown, Brenda Hatcher, Judy Gregorius.  Guest:  Phil Owen, Family Support Center.

Devotions:  Robert Smith

Minutes from Previous Meeting

The minutes of September  2009 Board Minutes were approved.

Family Shelter – Phil Owens

Phil presented a written request for the use of the lower level of our building for use as a family shelter for the following dates.

• November through mid December – Approved by the Board
• Beginning April 2010 on a permanent basis – Rachel moved and Robert seconded the motion to approve having the Family Shelter use our building on a permanent basis beginning April 2010 with the following items negotiable: costs, assurance of insurance coverage, hours of operation and number of beds to be accommodated.  Approved by the Board.

Budget – Karen

Karen asked members to present budget requests for the second six month budget by the November meeting.  After some discussion, it was decided that the Board will meet at 6:30 PM on November 18 (regular meeting date, earlier time) and if needed will continue the budget process on Saturday, November 21. Budget will be the entire agenda.

Search Team – Mark Wilton

The Team is working on a task list for the new Planter Pastor and how the pastor will serve our congregation.  Congregational input will be sought at Cottage Meetings scheduled for the first week in November. 

Transition Team

Leah Wilson provided a written report.  Briefly, the team is working on three tasks:  Communication, Care of the Congregation and Pastoral Roles and Duties. Congregational input will be sought at Cottage Meetings scheduled for the first week in November. 

Pastoral Report – Mary Olney-Loyd - Written report. Mary also shared prayer concerns.

Word – Robert indicated that classes are scheduled for November.  Plans for future dates are in the planning stage.

Property – Jim Brown reported that the organ has been repaired!

Concern:  Organization of the fellowship time.

Personnel:  Mark Wilton

• Considerations:  supervision of staff and how the office will function when Mary is gone needs to
• Also, a reminder to call Sherrie in the office to schedule meetings.

Deed – Brenda Hatcher

• Brenda reported on the items purchased with the money we donated for the Yakama mission this summer.
• Jim Dick is developing a site on Face Book to assist in communication.

Worship – Rachel Crum

Rachel reported on:

• Week of the Ministry,
• Heroes of Faith through the month of November, remembering people in our congregation or denomination.
• All Saints day is the first Sunday in November.  A play is also scheduled for that day.

Closing:  Circle prayer lead by Mary.

Next Board Meeting

·         6:30 PM on November 18 (regular meeting date, earlier time)

·         If needed, we will continue the budget process on Saturday, November 21.

·         Budget will be the entire agenda of both meetings.