Minutes of Session Meeting
FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FAIRBURY, NEBRASKA
Monday, September 22, 2008
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Session was held at the church at 2310 H Street, Fairbury, Nebraska on Monday, September 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. with Moderator Don Canady presiding. Ministries Enabler Deb Holes was also present. Members present were:
Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Class of 2010
Bill Glenn Debbie Hellbusch (absent) Mike Baumfalk (excused)
Dena Lovgren Lois Knigge Jeff Hammer
Tim McAllister Galen Napier (excused) Amy Hasselbring
Thayne Tatro Darrell Witt Bobbie Likens
Brianna Weichel
The meeting was opened with devotions by Thayne Tatro and prayer by Don Canady..
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Session on August 25, 2008 were approved.
Clerk of the Session: No report.
Finance:
Bill Glenn reported that the financial condition is good at this time, with most bills paid. He went through the proposed budget for 2009, noting the few changes from 2008. Dena Lovgren suggested that local mission be increased by $500, which, after discussion, was approved by consensus.
Stewardship:
Don reported for Debbie Hellbusch that her committee wants to get the letter campaign started right away.
Property:
Tim McAllister reported that the tile repair might be started by the end of the month. He also mentioned that the church could use a high speed floor buffer, which if used 4 times/year, would keep the floors in very good condition. He said that the pre-school carpet, which is 10 years old, is in need of replacing, the rest needs cleaning. Jeff Hammer has volunteered to do the cleaning. There was discussion on the need for a “reserve building repair fund”. No action taken.
Personnel:
Jeff Hammer reported that his team had met with all staff members. All had received raises for the year 2008, but only Don was being recommended for a raise for 2009. It would be an increase of 4.25%, approximately $2400.00 dollars. A motion approving Don’s raise and the “programs and supplies” portion of the budget was made. Motion was approved and the budget will be presented to the congregation October 26. Jeff also mentioned that the General Assembly recommends that an evaluation of the pastor be done by staff, elders, and deacons every 3 years, and it should be available to any in the congregation who want to participate.
Missions:
Thayne Tatro reported that 236 pounds of aluminum were collected and brought $129.80. The session agreed by consensus to donate that amount to the Hope Crisis Center for the Domestic Violence Awareness Month fund drive. He also said that the annual Peacemaking offering will be taken Sunday, October 5.
Worship:
In the absence of Galen Napier, Don reported that World Wide Communion will be October 5. Servers who volunteered are Lois, Brianna, Galen, Debbie and Bobbie.
Christian Ed:
Amy Hasselbring reported that the Sunday School kick-off had been “super, wonderful, great!” and that so far, 30 kids have been in Sunday School. She and Julie Knigge are going to update the “frog” profiles in the fellowship hall. She said that 5-Star Bible Camp will be co-chaired next summer by Debbie Hellbusch and Patty Seitz
Fellowship:
Darrell Witt reported that plans are in place for the MK Mueller retreat October 26.
Evangelism:
Lois Knigge reported that she has visited and/or sent cards to new people in worship. There was discussion regarding the possibility of a “new member” class after the first of the year.
Memorials:
Dena Lovgren reported that the projection system is still pending. Don told about his personal contact with personnel from Midwest of Lincoln. After discussion, the session agreed by consensus to table any action for a month.
Dena Lovgren reported no changes to the slate of officers presented last month.
Don asked for approval for the baptism of Miles Wilton Tatro on November 2, 2008. He is the son of Thayne and Misti Tatro and was born September 1, 2008. Session approved.
He said that there will a congregational meeting Sunday, October 26, 2008, to receive the 2009 church budget and election of officers.
He also asked that expenses be paid for his continuing education in Kansas City Oct. 2-3, of $139 for registration. Moved by session to pay.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
None
Next meeting will be October 27, 2008.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm with prayer by Don.
Respectfully submitted,
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Bobbie Likens
Clerk of Session