First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM

Christian Education Ministry Team

MINUTES

July 7, 2009                 7:00 pm – Jones Hall

 Present: Theresa Armendariz, Gena Breck, Susan Grandle, Mark Hellman, Martha Mitchell, Dina Schroeder, and Greg Temple

 Absent: Olivier Heubo

 Opening: Susan opened the meeting with a devotional and prayer at 7:00pm.

 Last Meeting’s Minutes:  Minutes were reviewed and approved

 Budget Report:

Mid-year review of budget shows actual income vs. expenses working within designated amounts.  We are waiting on reconciliation of credit card expenditures for a clear picture of expenses.  The expected lag time is due to the posting of expenses from the credit card company.  VBS actual income vs. expenses was maintained within budgeted amounts. 

 Sunday School and Church School:

Busy setting up elementary Sunday School beginning September 13th.  Currently, looking for volunteers for teaching a rotation of Sunday School..  Judith Ames will acquire and review Gospel Light curriculum materials.  Also looking for volunteers for the video class during worship. Adult classes led by Dick Dale and Blaine Goss are in the works.  Some issues with the Children’s Garden with putting items in their proper place.  Bob Paul is to follow up with issue.  Seeking to have a consistent person to help in putting items back in their proper place.  List of 3rd and 6th graders is being put together for distribution of Bibles on September 13th

 Youth:

Participated in “Aprendamos” at Children’s Garden open house.  Handed out brochures for the church and signed children up for VBS.  Mark also stated his excitement for the 4 new youth coming to youth events.  Youth are meeting Wednesday nights and have a service project planned July 25th at the Gospel Rescue Mission at 10:00am.  A car wash fundraiser is in the planning stages.  Dates and session permission still need to be set.

 Vacation Bible School – Many thanks to all who helped in this mission to our community.  Averaged 18 adult volunteers and 20 youth that lead the children.  Averaged 81 children a day.  A VBS follow up report was submitted by Nora Yaryan praising the deeds and voicing concerns and changes.  Thank you Nora for your reflection and insight for improving this great ministry.

 Mid-High Youth Mission Trip – Trip was an overall success.  While creating some new bonds and friends, the youth really seemed to appreciate where they are and what they have when compared to the people living on the reservation.  Mark thanked the leadership of Gena Breck and Pastor Norm Story.

Old Business:

Discipleship Project – Bulletin board is in Jones Hall with information posted.  Ongoing cycling of materials on the table in the library is taking place.  Dina is going to follow up with participating individuals on the discipleship project process in order to gain feedback. 

 New Business:

Mid-year review of stated measurable goals that are aligned with the churches vision objectives.  We feel we are on track with obtaining our stated goals.

 Goals:

 Christian Education will implement Vacation Bible School during the week of June 8, 2009 to reach out to our congregation and community, using curriculum based on the Lord’s Prayer.  Success is to be measured by the numbers of children serves and the number of volunteers (adults and youth).

 Christian education will implement the Discipleship Project with each of the ministry teams in order to increase adult spiritual development beginning in April.  Success is to be measured by the engagement of each of the ministry teams.

 Christian Education will provide Church School and a video for children, birth through Elementary, are concurrent with worship facilitating the comfort of individuals for a focused worship.  Success measured in attendance in those classes.

 Items for Session:

Christian Education Ministry Team recommends the hiring of an employee to handle the responsibilities of the vacant CE coordinator position.

 Closing:  Mark closed the meeting with prayer at 8:15pm.

 Next Meeting: August 11 at 6:30pm in Jones Hall

 Dates to Remember:

July 17 & Aug 7 – Youth Fun Days

July 25 – Youth Service Project (Gospel Rescue Mission; 10:00am)

Sept. 13 – Students receive new bibles

 Minutes Submitted by Greg Temple

 

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