First Christian Church

Board Minutes

February 20, 2008

Opening:

Karen Nye opened the meeting with prayer.

Approval of January minutes

The minutes of January 2008 Board Minutes were approved with the following correction:  change 10 parents to 10 people in the Word update.

The proposed calendar through June 2008 was reviewed.  (see attached)

Mortgage Burning

It was suggested that we celebrate the final payment on the building repair mortgage.  Rachel Crum and Judy Bushell will see that this happens.

Stewardship Update – Judy Gregorius

Judy presented the plans for stewardship program for this year.  March 16 is the kick off Sunday and April 20 will be Dedication Sunday with a potluck celebration after worship.  (See attached report for complete information.) Task Force members include:  Elaine Ulry, chair; Nancy Nelson, Jim Brown, Judy Bushell and Judy Gregorius.

Nomination Task Force – Karen Nye

Karen reported that she is asking people to serve on the Nomination Task Force. 

Recommendation from Deed – Cheri Gonyaw

“The Deed Task Force recommends that all church potlucks be held every other month rather than every month provided that various members of the congregation agree to set up, prepare food for serving and clean up.”

After discussion the following schedule was approved:

March 16 will be a potluck to honor Camp Quixote

April 20 will be the stewardship potluck celebration, organized by the Stewardship Task Force

Beginning in May we will begin the summer schedule of no potlucks.

August we will hold our annual church potluck

Camp Quixote Update – Leah Wilson

Leah reported that Camp Quixote residents have had 2 weddings and a baby.  The family with the baby is now at the Salvation Army shelter.  She reminded us of the Camp Quixote fundraiser at 7:00 PM this Friday, the 22^nd,at St. John’s Episcopal Church.  The current population of the camp is down to 17.  They will soon be accepting applications for new residents.

More Gifts for church for Camp Quixote – Karen Nye

Westwood Baptist has donated $200.00 to assist in the expenses incurred by the church during Camp Quixote’s stay.  This is in addition to the previous $500.00 received last month from an anonymous donor.  The board members decided to use the new donation of $200.00 to hire Camp Quixote residents to do work around the church.  The hourly wage is $10.00.  The original $500.00 will be kept to cover additional utility charges incurred during the camp’s stay.

New Beginnings – Karen Nye

Barb Reynolds, Jan Carlson, Don Carlson, Karen Nye, Robert Smith, Leah Wilson, Vern Kunze and Mary Olney-Loyd will attend the information and training session for New Beginnings to be held February 22 and 23 at Gwinwood.  Rick Morse, Rebecca Hale and Marvin Eckfeldt will be the presenters.  On Sundays, February 24 and March 2, there will be brief presentations after worship to inform the congregation of the findings of the New Beginnings study. 

Property- Karen Nye for Jim Brown

Karen reported that the front pews in the sanctuary need to be removed to make room.

Elders – Leah Wilson

Leah Wilson expressed thanks to Karen Nye for the new and challenging ideas that Karen presented  to the Elders and Deacons at their last three meetings. There will be no elder/Deacon meetings in March and April because of New Beginnings

Fridays at the First – Leah Wilson

The programs this year during Lent include High F’luting on March 7 and Kippy Lou Scott on the harp on March 14.  Coffee and cookies are served at 11:30 AM with the program beginning a noon.

Personnel – Karen Nye (for Elaine Ulry who is on vacation)

Reminder:  Everyone is reminded to help close up, pick up, lock up, etc., etc., whenever you attend a meeting or event. This is especially true on Sundays, as Larry’s scheduled work hours do not include Sundays.  He is so generous with his time that we sometimes forget to take responsibilities for these tasks.

Pastor’s Time – Mary Olney- Loyd

Mary posed the questions:  How can we intentionally be “perceptive, compassionate, caring leaders?”  How is it that Jesus lives in us and we in him? What of the character of Christ do we want to take on? A brief discussion followed.

Financial report – Judy Bushell

Judy reported that our spending/income balance is in the black at this time.  She also indicated that some money has been donated to help pay for the New Beginnings program. 

Deed – Cheri Gonyaw

There will be a benefit for the Yakama Mission sometime in May.  More details later.

Worship – Rachel Crum

Rachel reminded us:  Easter is coming!  There will be the traditional 24 hour prayer vigil.  See Sherrie to sign up for a prayer time.

Word – Jan Carlson

The children’s class has been moved upstairs, as planned.  (See the written word report for details.)

Next Board Meetings

March 12 (This is a week earlier than usual to avoid a meeting in Holy Week)

April 16 – the regular 3^rd Wed.  (It had been temporarily been moved to April 23.)

The meeting ended with a prayer circle.