Minutes--Elders meeting, Central Church of Christ August 8, 2007 In attendance: Max and Prisca Dauner, Twig McBroom, Rex Allen, Roger Hamm, Jerry Myers, Gary Souder
Scripture: Colossians 1 Prayer: Rex Allen \ Most of our meeting was spent with an update and Missions report from Max and Prisca Dauner on their work in Marseilles, France. They are making great strides with YOUNG people! This is so rare in the culture and religious climate that is France in 2007. One principle they use constantly is to listen and learn before they try to evangelize. They have established a credible, authentic voice for Christian teaching, even among a number of Catholic priests.

They report their son Phillipe has been named asst Chaplain at a large hospital in Marseille. They stated, "we believe God takes a long-term view of things; we realize we may not live long enough to see the fruits of our work." They are making great strides in their neighborhood (Marseille has a population of 1.5 million) and among the Muslim population.

Prisca has written 200 songs for their chorus. This chorus has been a dynamic evangelism tool, with many first-time visitors attending to hear the performances.
Max and Prisca will become foster parents to two children (ages 17 and 10) when they return home. These childrens mother is dying of cancer. They reported on their financial situation and we will be discussing this more in the weeks to come.

They request their email address be given to the congregation as an efficient way to keep in touch. The email addresses are faxbymax.net and/or max.dauner@wanadoo.fr
Twig is settling in and is grateful for the household items some have donated. Remember to invite him to dinner and continue to ask "what do you need?"

Closing prayer--Roger Hamm Respectfully submitted, Jerry Myers