Elder/Deacon Meeting Minutes (February 21)

Central Church of Christ
Elder-Deacon Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2007

Scripture (David Carriger)

Opening Prayer (Ed McKinley)

Treasurer Report (Ed McCoy)
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Review of January Minutes

Agenda Items:

1. Deacons Meeting Report

Renovation of bathroom in the basement of the house was discussed. Looking at cost.

Several other items were discussed under the ministry reports.

2. Ministry Reports

Evan Burdan (Involvement/Preaching)
Discussed his next two Sunday morning series. March-“The Family Under Attack” April-“What We Believe”. Next Deacon’s Meeting: March 4 at 4:30 p.m.

Kurt Johnston (Multi-Media)
Wireless microphones are working well. Trying to digitally record messages on Sunday. Looking at some options.

Ed McKinley (Budget)
Gave a budget update. Encouraged everyone to list items purchased so we can locate the right line item for the budget. Beginning a 5-year budget plan.

Bryan Phillips (Finance)
Recommended to continue with a CD on building fund. A safe return at this time on investment.

Steve Shatto (Senior Saints)

Scott Smith (Youth)
Need devotional sponsors on Sunday evenings after Hearthstone. Need sponsor for the Oklahoma Christian trip. Need sponsor for York College High School Days trip. Youth Minister Search discussed. Summer Interns discussed. Mission trip discussed.

Joe Todd (Buildings and Grounds)
Please check doors before leaving the building. Waterline to nursery installed. Sink and hot water heater purchased. Looking at a Spring Cleanup Day.

Carl Wheeler (Worship)
Will be looking at Sunday night speakers for March and April. Evan will write March and April Bulletin articles.

Roger Hamm (Children’s Ministry)
Teacher recruitment went well. VBS theme is Metamorphosis. Fall quarter will have some class splits because of large groups. Looking at a pre-teen ministry program. The upgrades to nursery exciting.

3. Preaching Plans/Direction: Evan Burdan will continue to preach on Sunday mornings. Carl is seeking individuals for Sunday evenings.

4. Calendar Items

5. Other Items:

Bill Carriger gave update on Tallgrass. Would like to see a microcamp day for little ones this spring.

Gary gave update on the house at the property. Heater not working. New locks installed. Gary met a youth minister candidate in Abilene last weekend. Appreciate Joe Todd picking people up for church.

Jerry gave an update on those sick and hurting.

8. Prayer Requests

Closing Prayer (Bryan Phillips)

Adjourned at: 9:10 p.m.