FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.), LAS CRUCES, NM

STATED SESSION MEETING

APRIL 15, 2008

 The Moderator, Rev. Norm Story, convened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Dina Schroeder of the Administration Committee provided the opening prayer and meditation.

 Elders present: Lon Anderson, Carissa Brealey, Gena Breck, Alex Burr, Carl Connor, Joyce Gemoets, Blaine Goss, Susan Grandle, Mary Kammann, Donna Mathis, Wayne Maley, Jacque Parks, Bob Paul, Bruce Pearson, Dina Schroeder, and Marsha Topley.

 Elder Excused: Tommy Matkin

 Elder absent: Charlie Yaryan

 Guests: Robert McPherson, Moderator of the Board of Deacons.

 Establish Quorum: The Clerk established that a quorum was present. 

 Approval of Agenda: The agenda was approved as submitted.

 Training: The section of the Book of Order on government, Chapter III, Section G3 was the focus of attention this evening. Each elder read a section and then its meaning was discussed.

Pastor’s Report: Oral. Rev. Story began by reporting the nominating committee is beginning again and requested that all keep them in their prayers, offer guidance and provide input if possible.

 He mentioned that all officers of the Church needed to available, out and about before and after Sunday services to meet and greet members and guests.

 Again he mentioned that the staff was attempting to e-mail as much as possible in an effort to becoming paperless. If this causes problems, the staff should be notified to work out possible solutions. Along these same lines, he thanked Alex Burr for his many efforts in the Church’s electronic media.

 He closed by mentioning next Sunday’s baptism for Christopher Adam Colwell, son of Roslynn and Chris Colwell.

  Clerk’s Report: The Clerk mentioned that the Moderator of the Board of Deacon’s should also be receiving session meeting agendas in the future.

 Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the Stated Session Meeting, March 18, 2008 were approved as submitted.

 Correspondence:

            March 20, 2008 – The Board of Pensions of the PCUSA letter on pension

            Apportionments – Administration committee and Financial Secretary.

Deacons Report: Written. Robert McPherson pointed out that the Board of Deacon’s was a person short and requested the vacancy be filled.

 Committee Reports:

Administration: Written with no action items. Even though an internal review of      the books and financial records is done annually, an audit is being planned for either this year or next. Our new Church treasurer, Dr. Lynford Ames is reviewing this past year’s financial records.

Buildings and Grounds: Written with no action items. The current contract with the Day Care Center is under review.

Christian Education: Written with no action items. There will be a teacher training event on May 18, 2008.

            Congregational Life and Outreach: Written with no action items. The
            Newcomer’s recognition will be combined with the Church picnic. Movies will
            Continue but with more emphasis on Christian themes.

            Missions: Written with no action items. There is a possibility that the Pontiers
            will visit us this year.

Music and Worship: Written with no action items. Four of the Sundays that Norm will be gone have had the pulpit filled. Communion was served to 253 people this month. 

Financial Report for March 1 – March 31, 2008

            Budget for 2008 - $554,295.00

Operating Income -    $54,337.85        YTD - $136,966.27

            Operating Expenses - $38,717.80        YTD - $123,750.56

Designated Gifts -      $13,202.00         YTD - $28,508.00

Phase One Outstanding Balance - $135,000.00

 Omnibus Motion to receive all Committee Reports and accept Financial Report: Approved by consent.

 Old Business: The task force working on updating the Church mission statements has not finished.

  New Business: None

The next Stated Session Meeting will be Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 7:00 PM. The Buildings and Grounds Committee will be responsible for opening prayer, meditation, coffee and snacks.

 Adjournment: Rev. Story adjourned the meeting with prayer at 8:20 PM.

___________________________      __________________________     ___________      

Stephen F. Hardin                                Rev. Norm Story                               Date Approved

Clerk of Session                                   Moderator

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