Elders Meeting Minutes (November 8)

Elder?s Meeting
11-8-06

Present: Rex Allen, Bill Carriger, Roger Hamm, Gary Souder

Opening prayer: Gary Souder

Meeting with Evan Burdan

Discussion on the following:
1. Need for possible small groups one Sunday evening each month.
2. Ways to meet the spiritual needs of the whole congregation while trying to increase our outreach in the community.

It was noted that we presently have the following each month:
1. 4th Sunday Evening Praise and Prayer
2. A group going to Hearthstone on the 3rd Sunday
3. A group of young professionals meeting once each month for food, fellowship, and Bible study in a different home each month

The advantages of having one Sunday evening each month for those who want to meet in homes that evening were discussed.

Regardless of what develops, it was firmly stated there would always be a group meeting at the building to facilitate those that are working in the mornings and those that simply enjoy the fellowship and Bible lessons in that format.

The elders want to complete the long-range goal/vision plans for the congregation and tailor the format for the work and worship around those plans.

Time was devoted to prayer before Evan was dismissed.

Praise and thanks were extended to Evan for the great work he is doing in bringing lessons from God?s Word each Sunday.

Discussion on Christmas Day and evening service:
We will meet as usual Sunday morning. Sunday evening we will meet at 4:00 pm for praise and devotional thoughts. Communion for those that can?t be there Sunday morning will be in the auditorium.

Benevolent needs were discussed and action taken.

A visitor recently had some questions about our worship and activities. We talked about how we can meet with that individual to answer his questions. Sunday evening after services was recommended.

Rex reported that the building committee would be meeting next week with the architect to go over further plans. They have been meeting for several weeks and will have more info for the congregation soon.

Roger will be out of town Sunday. Jerry Myers will be the elder of the day.

Closing prayer: Roger Hamm

Meeting adjourned at 10:15