| The regular monthly
Consistory meeting was held on
Thursday, April 10, 2003. All members
were in attendance except Ken Junker,
who was excused. Minutes of
March 13, 2003
Consistory meeting were accepted as written.
Carolyn Erb
noted that this year compared to last year, we are at a loss of
approx. $15,000.
Easter was in March last year. Current envelopes are down,
Fuel costs and snow removal are up.
FINANCIAL:
financial reports were accepted as presented.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Good Day Nursery School
letter regarding new playground and intent to
keep gate locked. As well as details of new security system.
Motion that due to current status that we not help Good Day with
playground expenses was approved. Consistory requested a sign
be posted that the playground and the parking lot are private
property.
Thank you from
Monday Alanon for
use of building, with check.
Donation request from the
Milltown PBA.
Motion to give $50
donation. All in favor.
Letter from
Home News – Milltown will be
highlighted on April 24 and copies would be distributed to schools
that day. Pastor Rich
to send $100
from discretionary fund.
COMMITTEE
REPORTS
CHURCH AND FAMILY LIFE;
Motion made to
purchase 150 copies
of Extravagant Grace
devotional for women, to be
distributed on Mother’s Day
approved. May 1
is National Day of Prayer. There will be a combined
churches candlelight service
at Boro park at 7:30 p.m.
Milltown Rescue Squad & Junior
Squad will be invited to
worship on May 18.
Coffee Hour to be in their honor.
Consistory
will lead worship at Parker
Home on
Sunday, April 13.
Alice Myers
has asked to step down as Greeter coordinator.
EDUCATION:
the March 31st
Children at the Lord’s Table
discussion group was in agreement that a method of instruction must
be developed to prepare children before receiving communion and to
reinforce the understanding of communion of all children presently
receiving. Agreed that children mature very differently, therefore
hesitate at setting a minimum age. We wish to respect the traditions
and wishes of every parent in determining time of communion. It
would be strongly suggested that a child be of school age before
he/she received communion.
Second meeting
planned for April 14th
to look at methods of instruction and of implementation.
Senior Youth Group
will be going to Brooklyn from 6/29-7/4.
ADULT EDUCATION:
– “God Will Answer”
group doing well. Wednesday group still working on Book of
Proverbs. All invited to join either group.
FINANCE:
Asked Carolyn
to provide budget 2002/2003
comparison for first quarter report.
PROPERTY AND GROUNDS:
The Education Building will be closed the week of April 21-26 for
lead paint removal. Spring
Yard Clean-up scheduled for
Saturday, May 3.
Clean-up to include grounds cleanup and parking lot. The shed floor
and roof has deteriorated beyond repair. A shed is needed to
store lawn mower, power tools, shovels, etc.
RESTORATION:
Committee to meet end of month. Check to Restoration is needed to
be written from the raffle. Anticipate
$2,200 - $2,300
profit from raffle. Work to begin as soon as we get approval
from Boro regarding placement of scaffolding and overhead wires.
OLD BUSINESS:
Positive comments received for Easter postcards.
NEW BUSINESS:
approximately
seventy people attended the
Congregational Chats.
Analysis of the survey distributed at Chats was examined by
consistory. Consistory also discussed ways to personally
contact members and better inform total membership of suggested new
ministry strategies.
Consistory will call a
Congregational Meeting on
Sunday, May 4, 2003 at
11:30
to share the results with congregation.
Motion to move
communion
to the first Sunday of each month beginning 3rd Quarter approved.
ADVERTISING:
–
WCTC
will air St. Paul’s
message three times a day from Palm Sunday through Good Friday, and
six times on Holy Saturday.
After praying for an extensive
Prayer list, motion to adjourn. Next meeting will be on
May 8.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Lagowski
Church Secretary |
