SESSION MINUTES
STATED MEETING
MARCH 22, 2007
The Session of the First Presbyterian Church,
Elders
present were Larry Davis, Pat Davitt, Charles Morgan, Fran Keasler, Billie
Ford, Carla Lacy, Sheila Moore, Don Johnson, Lynn Jackson, and Moderator
Reverend Dianne Brown. Elders with excused absences were Martha Nell Richards,
Richard Sexton, and David Williams. Also present were Treasurer Lary Walker,
Diaconate Moderator Kevin Thompson, Music Director Bryan Bierbaum,
Youth/Education Director Jane Portis, Administrative Assistant Patricia Thomas,
and Clerk Stacy Cogbill.
Reverend
Brown called the meeting to order and declared a quorum present. Dr. Larry
Davis gave the opening prayer. Reverend Brown then presented a brief devotional
with scripture readings.
MINUTES
The
Session reviewed minutes from the Stated Meeting of February 15, 2007, a
Congregational Meeting of February 25, 2007, and a Special Meeting of March 4,
2007.
MOTION
- was made by Don Johnson and seconded
by Charles Morgan to approve the
minutes. The
motion passed.
DIACONATE REPORT – Kevin Thompson
Mr.
Thompson said that the Deacons were finishing their March Mission Activities
with work on the
TREASURER’S REPORT – Lary
The
Session was given financial reports through the period ending February 28,
2007. The various accounts showed the following balances:
Operating
Account - $ 98,579.00
Money
Market Account - $136,884.00
Music
Account - $
7,435.00
Total
of all accounts - $242,898.00
Profit
and Loss Statement - $-15,752.29
Mr.
Walker answered questions concerning the church finances and made comments
about several items.
CORRESPONDENCE TO THE CLERK – Stacy Cogbill
Mr.
Cogbill said that member Julie Borowitz had joined First Baptist Church Moores
Lane and needed to be transferred from our roll.
MOTION
- was made by Charles Morgan and
seconded by Larry Davis to approve the transfer
of membership
for Julie Borowitz. The motion passed.
The
Session was informed of a donation to the church of a large crystal punch bowl
with matching torte plate and cups. The gift was from Dick and Julie Hall. The
Clerk was directed to write a “thank you” letter to the Halls.
The
Clerk noted that member Dr. William Thornhill died on March 15, 2007, and would
be buried in his hometown of
PASTOR’S REPORT – Reverend Dianne Brown
Reverend
Brown said that the confirmands were ready to meet with the Session. The date
and time for the meeting was set for Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in
the Session Room. The confirmands are Claire Norton, Greer Veon, and Alan
Burns.
Due
to a conflict in the schedule, Reverend Brown asked that the April Session Meeting
be changed to the 26th rather than the 19th of April. The Session concurred.
NOMINATING – Fran Keasler
STEWARDSHIP REPORT – Dr. Larry Davis
No
Report
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE – Lynn Jackson
Ms.
Jackson said the church would renew our ad in the “Newcomers Guide” and that
the committee decided to try a year with the “Welcome New Neighbor” mailings.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
COMMITTEE –
Sheila Moore
Ms.
Moore said that the “One Great Hour of Sharing” offering will be received on Easter
Sunday, April 8, 2007.
Ms.
Moore gave the Session a copy of the new Sunday School and Nursery Room
Guidelines. She reviewed and answered questions about the new guidelines. A copy of the guidelines is attached to these
minutes.
MOTION
- was made by Sheila Moore to approve
the new Sunday School and Nursery Room
Guidelines.
The motion passed.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE – Don Johnson
Mr.
Johnson reported that a letter had been received from the Prosecuting
Attorney’s Office stating that one of the persons that had broken in to the
church in June 2005 was apprehended and pled guilty to the charges. The letter
also said that the church might receive some monetary restitution as a result.
The Session decided that any funds coming back to the church would be credited
to the maintenance fund.
Mr. Johnson discussed the possibility of installing a
central alarm system in the Fellowship Hall. He reviewed the details and costs
of two proposals. With all factors considered, Mr. Johnson recommended
accepting the proposal from Acey Burglar Alarm Systems, Inc. of
MOTION - was made by Don Johnson to approve and proceed with the installation of the
alarm system from Acey Burglar Alarm Systems, Inc. As a part of the motion,
Mr. Johnson asked that a letter be sent to the congregation informing them about
the system and about the process of re-keying the building. The motion passed
unanimously.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE – Dr. David Williams
No Report
PERSONNEL REPORT – Charles Morgan
Mr.
Morgan reported that the staff evaluations done on March 19, 2007, went well
and were very helpful to the committee and staff. There were no recommendations from the
evaluations.
MOTION - was made by Carla Lacy and
seconded by Charles Morgan to accept all committee
reports. The
motion passed.
Reverend Brown presented the Session with a list of items
(27) being considered by the Design Direction Team of the Building Committee.
The items include paintings, planters, tapestries, and other decorator pieces
for the newly renovated
MOTION - was made by Charles Morgan and seconded by Carla Lacy to allow two items
of the list of decorator pieces to be removed. The motion passed.
MOTION - was made by Billie Ford and seconded by Don Johnson to publish the list of
recommended and desired decorator items and make it available for the
congregation to select items to sponsor. The motion passed.
ADJOURNMANT
Reverend Brown closed the meeting with prayer.
Reverend Dianne Brown, Moderator Stacy Cogbill, Clerk of Session