Elders Meeting Minutes (January 3, 2007)

Present - All Elders
Presiding - Rex Allen
Scripture Reading - Phil. 1: 1-11
Opening Prayer - David Carriger

Elders-Deacons meeting change - This meeting will be changed to Thursday , January 11, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.

Communion for shut-ins - Jerry reported that David Shinn was looking for someone
to help him at Hearthstone, and help is needed to provide communion for Ruth Price.

Budget presentation & new year information on Jan 7 - Ed McKinley will present the budget for 2007 after Evans lesson and Jerry will present the information from the Elders.

Sunday Evening Service speaker schedule- The Elders will present six lessons about David. Jan. 7 = Jerry Myers, Jan. 14 = Rex Allen, Jan. 21 = Bill> Carriger, Jan. 28 = 4th Sunday Praise. Feb. 4= Gary Souder, Feb. 11 = David Carriger, Feb. 18 = Roger Hamm. Feb. 25 = 4th Sunday Praise.

Youth Minister Survey Results - David reported about 100 survey sheets have been received so far, and will be tabulated soon. One youth minister applicant thus far.

Goal & Vision Plans - Our Commitment is to INVOLVEMENT. LOCAL EVANGELISM, and RECLAIMING THE STRAYING SHEEP!

Coming Youth Rally Jan. 27, "My Secret", speaker is Mitch Wilburn from Tulsa
hoping for 100 young people. Lunch will be provided. Invitations have been sent out.

Individual Items - Roger: We have a need for some new furniture & equipment needs for 3-4yr. & 5-K classrooms in our Bible School , totaling aproximately $1300. David suggested some possible vendors. Request approved.

Bill: reported on Tall Grass progress Heating & Air work nearly completed by Clouds, sheet rock work will start this Sat., & some more ceiling boards were installed on Tue. Electrical work is nearly completed.

Gary: reported that Kathy, Sherrill, & Sharon met Monday and discussed Bible School Attendance Problems. He suggested we use Mon. night for the Master as an elder visit time for this need. A list of students & parents will be prepared.

Rex: Mentioned that the Lubbock Christian College Chorus will perform at Southside in Lawrence on Tue. eve Jan. 9, at 7:00 P.M.

Prayer Concerns were discussed and Jerry Myers led a prayer for individuals and closing.
Adjourned at 10:20 p.m.