Elders Meeting/Elders-Deacons Meeting Minutes

Central Church of Christ
Elders-Meeting Minutes
12-13-06

Coordinating elder: Gary Souder
Minute recorder: Rex Allen
Scripture reading:
Opening prayer: Rex Allen

Review of E&D meeting:
Mention was made of the good work that Ed McKinley has done of getting the budget power point together. It was noted that Ed McCoy is the man behind the scenes working with our finances without much fan fare.

Jerry suggested we use one of the local restaurants for the estate planning class.
Gary stated that the folks that looked at the building last week have not gotten back with him yet. They have been invited to come worship with us some Sunday morning.

Hearthstone devotional/communion
Gene Robinson contacted the church on behalf of his mother Lucille Rosenlund. There seems to have been a breakdown in the devotionals on Sunday afternoons at the Hearthstone facility and he would like us to look into what we can to help his mother with communion on each Lord Day.

Lessons/speakers:
Praise was expressed for all the work and planning that Carl and David do on a weekly basis so that we can all enjoy a meaningful worship experience.

Finalize evening services Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st
Bill Carriger and Gary Souder along with Scott and Sam Souder are to conduct the devotional service Sunday at 4:00 pm. The theme of: IS IT REALLY JUST A CHILDRENS STORY will be used.
Dec 31st will begin with special praise and worship and then those that want to stay and usher in the New Year can do that with others with snacks and games.

Individual items:

Roger stated that Russel Bell had a great lesson Sunday evening.

Gary read a letter from Justin Dauner stating that he is working with the church in France and also continuing to his preaching studies and would appreciate any help we can give him. It was decided to help him with the same amount that we helped his brother Philippe with. $2500 will be sent on a one-time basis for now.

Jim Glass is working on a grant for education for one of our members and is fairly confident that he will be successful.

Roger reported that the children’s computer room in the elementary bible department is up and running for the children to use after church services. It has been used by several already and is available for more to start using it.

Jerry reported that the young married couples would like to start a class of their own. The possibility of expanding one the rooms upstairs to accommodate them was given the green light.
Cindy Dreiling is to use the building for home school testing for three days in a few weeks

Sheep business:
Concerns and ways to encourage those that have wandered away were discussed and each elder is to take a more active role in contacting delinquent members.

Prayer concerns:

Closing prayer: Bill Carriger

Adjourned 9:45 pm





Central Church of Christ
Elders-Deacons-Ministers Meeting Minutes
12-12-06

Coordinating elder: Gary Souder
Minute recorder: Rex Allen
Scripture reading: Galatians 4:4-5
Opening prayer: Ed McKinley
Present: Rex Allen, Bill Carriger, David Carriger, Roger Hamm, Jerry Myers, Gary Souder, Ed McKinley, Bryan Phillips, Evan Burdan, Carl Wheeler

Treasurer’s report: Ed McCoy
a. Assets 171,060.49 Average Contribution 6608.86

Review of November minutes:

Deacons report:
The remodeling of the office house basement restroom was discussed. Security issues of locking the back door were talked about. Egress window has been looked into for the basement.
David Carriger suggested we install an additional light in the back yard and do some grading and filling to prevent the mud problem in the back yard.

Elder building fund proposal:
Bill Carriger brought up the elders proposal that we build into the budget the payment for an ultimate building loan of one million dollars. A twenty-year loan would result in a weekly payment of aprox. $2000 per week. This proposal will get us used to this amount and then when the building does sell we will have some additional funds in the building fund plus we will be able to show the bank our track record of being able to fund the payment. Bryan Phillips stated that we would need to have this track record for any bank to consider loaning us money when we actually need to finalize the loan. In addition we will use the amount we normally be paying our staff positions to fund the building fund as well until we find someone to fill those positions.

The building committee visited a church building in Overbrook. The ones that went said they were impressed at what they have built for 1.2 million. The auditorium seats over 700 and there was a basement under a lot of the auditorium as well as a partial second story. Everyone was glad to hear of what can be built with members helping in the work and looking at different building materials.

Youth Search committee update:
David Carriger stated that the youth committee has begun to look for potential candidates for the position of youth minister. University bulletin boards will be used plus word of mouth to several contacts. May 1 is the target date to have a youth minister secured.

Benevolence update: Ron Bruening (no report)

Old Business: Finalize 2007 budget (Ed McKinley)
Ed brought the power point of the rough draft budget he and others have been working on. Line item by line item was discussed and finalized. No mission work will be cut and we anticipate continuing to be involved in local benevolence. To fund the entire budget including the $2000 per week for the building fund and the empty staff positions will require a weekly amount of 7,702.42. The budget will be presented to the entire congregation on Jan. 7. Also in early January there will be a building committee report given.

New Business: Honor to whom honor is due
Poinsettias will be delivered to the building Wednesday 12-13-06. Members are encouraged to let these flowers remind them to write notes to members who have brightened up their life this past year.

Individual items:
Evan told us that Nick Gribnaw is getting married Feb 3rd in Oklahoma. Evan is to do the ceremony.

Evan has been asked to speak at a church function in Dallas in April.

Jerry Myers reminded us that we need to call more of the sheep that have not been with us for a while.

Rex told us that Tina Drew is moving Dec. 30th and would like some help.

Ed McKinley asked us to keep Eddie Vaughn in our prayers as she makes new adjustments.

Steve Toillion sent the message to us that when we have a bring a friend day that we might want to take that friend home with us or out to eat rather than have a function at the building.
Jerry Myers suggested that Carl and Bryan put together an estate planning class during the first quarter of the year.

Bryan expressed his optimism that there is a workable plan to finance the new building when our old building does sell.

Carl will be teaching this quarter on the book of Leviticus. Need speakers for Sunday nights for the first quarter.

Tanglewoold property in Missouri will be looked into to sell.

Closing prayer: Roger Hamm

Meeting adjourned at 10:15