Minutes of Session Meeting

FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA

Monday, April 27, 2009

 

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Session was held at the church at 2310 H Street, Fairbury, Nebraska on Monday, April 27, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. with Moderator Don Canady presiding. Ministries Enabler Deb Holes was also present. Members present were:

           

Class of 2009                                      Class of 2010                                      Class of 2011                        

Hannah Bauer (excused)                       Mike Baumfalk                                   Kari Fisher

            Debbie Hellbusch                                Jeff Hammer  (excused)                       Lois Gentzler           

            Lois Knigge                                        Amy Hasselbring (excused)                  Tim McAllister

            Galen Napier                                       Bobbie Likens                                     Roger Starck

            Darrell Witt     

A quorum was present.

                                   

The meeting was opened with devotions by Bobbie Likens and prayer by Don Canady.  

 

Minutes of the regular meeting of the Session on March 23, 2009 were approved. Minutes of the Congregational meeting on April 5, 2009 were approved.

 

Clerk of session:  Bobbie Likens read thank you notes from confirmands Bailey Likens and Mikaela Schroeder. A notice of County Fair booth availability had been received.  The session decided, by consensus, not to have a booth.

 

Finance:  Mike Baumfaulk reported that finances remain in good condition, with all bills paid for the month, the first quarter of general mission paid to Homestead Presbytery, and still a balance in the checking account.  There is a balance of a little over $2000.00 in the memorial savings account:  $2000 will be transferred to the money market account at Edward Jones.  Mike and Roger Starck will meet with the pre-school board regarding the contract for the 2009-2010 term.  The per capita drive will take place in September.

 

Stewardship:            No Report.

 

Property:  Tim McAllister reported that the team had determined that it would save money to have 2 water meters, one of which would be for the underground sprinkling system only.  That meter will be installed soon.  New carpeting will be installed in the pre-school room, replacing the original.

 

Personnel: Don reported for Jeff Hammer that Deb Holes would be taking vacation May 4-8.

 

Missions:  Kari Fisher reported that the One Great Hour of Sharing offering totaled $1,074.77. Highway clean-up went well - 12 people took part.

 

Worship:  Galen Napier and Lois Gentzler reported that 187 were served communion on Palm Sunday and 38 were served Maundy Thursday.  Communion will be served on Pentecost Sunday, May 31.

 

Christian Ed:  Don reported for Hannah Bauer that Bibles will be presented to 2nd graders May 3.  The last day for Sunday School will be May 17.

 

Fellowship:            Darrell Witt reported that the carry-in dinner for the graduates was held April 26.  A Mexican food meal will be served the evening of May 3, for Cinco de Mayo.

           

Evangelism:  Lois Knigge reported no recent contacts.  Several names were mentioned as possibilities.

 

Memorials:  Roger Starck reported that memorials will be dedicated during worship May 24.

 

Nominating:  Debbie Hellbusch reported a meeting will held following worship May 3 regarding Pastor Nominating Committee prospects.

 

Old Business:  Debbie Hellbusch reported that the yard sale made $1200 and the Praise & Pancakes evening made $2500, both for Five Star Bible Camp

 

New Business: Sponsor a Child Sunday for Five-Star Camp will be May 3.  The food team will be serving at the camp Thurs, July 9.

 

Pastor’s Time:  Don said that he had made arrangements, with the Mother’s Sunday School Group’s assistance, to have movie night June 7, showing the movie “Fireproof”.   He also discussed some of his plans regarding his retirement.  September 1 will be his official retirement day, but he will be taking vacation time beginning August 12.  He asked for volunteers to conduct an exit interview, soon, to expedite proceedings for the coming search for a new pastor.  The liaison from the Committee on Ministry, Brent Johnston, will be present. Volunteering were Debbie, Bobbie, Galen, and Mike.

                                                                                                                                                          

Next meeting will be May 25, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. with prayer by Don.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

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Bobbie Likens                                                                                      Date approved

Clerk of Session
 

 

 

 

Minutes of  Special  Congregational Meeting      

FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH      

FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA

May 17, 2009

 

 

The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. with prayer by Moderator Don Canady.

The purpose of the meeting was to elect members to the Pastor Nominating Committee. A quorum was present.

 

Nominees as presented by Debbie Hellbusch, leader of the nominating team, were as follows:

Francie Fairley, Steve Grummert, Galen Napier, Ken Starr, and Sarah Stewart.

 

A nomination was made from the floor to add the name of Allan Black. Since only five members were needed for the committee, ballots were prepared and distributed.  After counting, the original five, as presented by the committee, were declared elected.

 

The meeting was adjourned with benediction by Don at 11:55 a.m.

 

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

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Bobbie Likens                                                                            Date approved

Clerk of Session