Elders Meeting Minutes (October 4, 2006)

As an additional communication tool between the Shepherds and the Central congregation, we will be distributing minutes from our weekly Elders' Meetings. We hope to keep the Central Family informed of information items that might be of interest in ministry here at Central. Minutes will also be posted on the following web site: http://worshipreflections.blogspot.com/

October 4, 2006

Elder of the Month: Roger Hamm.

Roger led us in prayer.

Items Discussed:

a.. Your shepherds took time to review some preliminary cost estimates for the current proposed building project. The estimates were higher than anticipated and the building committee will want to take another look at the project. Several options were discussed for funding the new facility. You should know that your shepherds are carefully trying to balance "stepping out on faith" with what we can realistically afford. We feel servicing a large debt load is not wise stewardship.

b.. Your shepherds are confident the mission works supported by the Central Church of Christ are worthy of our continued support. The following missions will be receiving the same level of funding for 2007: Barry Bergsten (Prison Ministry); Emporia State University Student Center; Max Dauner (France); Niranjana Rao Mathi (India); Paul Kee; Predisan; Raja Sekhar Mathi (India); Russel Bell (India); Search of the Lords Way; Tallgrass Christian Camp; and World Bible School.

c.. Addition line items will be budgeted for our members who want to go on mission trips. Historically, Central has been able to help its members, usually $500 per person, with the cost of worthy mission trips. $6,400 will be set aside for such trips.

d.. Central family - you should know, Mike Wright has offered to help with any Bible studies you set-up. Thanks Mike!

e.. Your shepherds are planning a work session on Thursday, October 12 to discuss 2007 plans as well as 5-10 year direction. Please pray for your shepherds in this effort.

f.. Men's retreat at Tallgrass coming Oct. 20-21. Encourage all men to attend.

g.. David has been networking with youth ministers in the region as we try to get a feeling for which direction we want to take in our minister search.

Prayer for Hurting/Sick Members and Families.

The Elders spent time in prayer (led by Rex) for individual family members that are hurting physically, as well as spiritually.

Meeting concluded at 10:30 p.m.