September 2019 Council Minutes

Holy Trinity Council Meeting Minutes

September 10, 2019

We Gather In God’s Name

Opening Prayer

  1. Blessings
  2. Thank You Cards
  3. Devotions – Paul
  4. Meeting minutes August 13, 2019 - approved online

We Celebrate and Give Thanks for the Past

  1. Reconciling in Christ – discussion about first adult forum

    • a. Overall, people felt that it went well. Some questions showed a certain level of concern and anxiety, but most felt the process is being handled well thus far.

    • b. Suggestion to add “no applause” to the ground rules, as applause might silence those who want to speak after.

    • c. Future forums will be in the sanctuary, due to space concerns.

    • d. Some members of council heard from several people who had concerns. Many of the specific concerns voiced are topics which will be addressed in upcoming forums.

  2. Treasurer Report

    • a. See attached report.

  3. In and Out Fund Implementation update

    • a. A list was brought forward of current In and Out funds which fall within Council responsibility, with suggestions of how to consolidate them.
    • b. Motioned/Seconded/Approved: To accept the list and return it to the In/Out Fund Reconciliation Team.

  4. Secretary Report

    • a. Property Team: Our previous regular Wiggle Room attendant has left for college and will be unable to continue, at least for the immediate future. Our other Wiggle Room attendant, who has been filling in as needed but was not able to commit to regularity, now has her license and will be starting full-time as of this Sunday the 15th. Krissy will look at hiring a second attendant as a substitute, but will not act until we know if Juanita will be able to continue in the longer term.
    • b. Due to unavailability of painters we contacted, we are planning to paint the new Wiggle Room with the help of volunteers instead. The new room will probably not be done by the 15th but should be by the 22nd.
    • c. Office: Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, a new Tuesday AA group is meeting in our building from 7-8pm.

  5. Pastor’s Report

    • a. See attached report.

  6. Ministry Reports

    • a. Come Together – Joan No report.
    • b. Grow in Faith – Julie Working on schedule for the rest of the year. The Christmas pageant will be December 8th.
    • c. Serve the Lord – Paul Paul has been working with Nancy to figure out the different things she does and whether they could be broken up to be done by multiple people in the future. Suggestion to table further discussion until next month due to time.

  7. Church’s “highway” sign update – Pastor

    • a. Permit has been received. Property team is working on it.

  8. God’s Work Our Hands Update – October 6th

    • a. Plans are underway.
      • A group will go to My Friends Place to make subs for the shelter.
      • A group will go sing at the Pines retirement home in Newmarket.
      • Working on possible beach cleanup.
      • Working on a project to do at Church in between services.

We Look to the Future

  1. Upcoming Calendar review (next two months) a. Council Meetings: Oct. 8, Nov. 12
  2. Annual Meeting: forum discussion of budget on January 19th, Annual Meeting on January 26th.

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Guidance