MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM

March 13, 2012 – MEETING MINUTES

 

Attendance:  Gena Breck, Florence Hamilton, Lloyd Kirschenmann, David Klement, Wayne Maley, Neil Moe, Jacque Parks, Jim Parks, Greg Sherman, Norm Story,

Excused:       Harry Topley, Marsha Topley

 

The meeting was opened at 7:08 PM by Greg Sherman with prayer and meditation on spending time in prayer.

 

Minutes of the February 14, 2012 meeting were accepted as distributed. The agenda was adopted.  The moderator handed out a list of assignments for Opening Prayer/Meditation, and requested all to volunteer for open dates. 

 

Budget information with current expenses was received in time to distribute before the meeting.  It was observed that the Designated Account for “Music Ministry & Chancel Choir” no longer has a balance shown on 12/31/11 and funds that should be there appear to have been moved to “Organ-Overhaul Reserve.”

SESSION REPORT:  It is requested that Session concur with this motion:  A motion was made by Greg, seconded and voted: No funds are to be transferred from one designated category to another without the express consent of the Team Moderator. 

We were assured that corrections have been made for some line item names.  It was agreed that “Worship Service Supplies” does include communion bread and juice, cups, gluten free packets and supplies for children’s activity bags.   This line item would not be nearly enough dollars without in-kind contributions of communion helpers.

 

All music groups are working toward special Holy Week/Easter services.  The Worship & Music Opportunities for Lent brochure was handed out Sunday with encouragement for members to distribute widely to their contacts.  It can also be read and downloaded from our web site: www.musicatfirstpresbyterian.org

 

For the Sunday after Easter, April 15, special music is being prepared by the Salt & Light choirs as their final worship offering for this spring.  On the last Salt & Light, April 11, Faith and Fellowship band will provide music for the tailgate dinner.  

 

A new drummer, Isaac Rivera, has joined with Faith and Fellowship for the Saturday evening services.  

 

The team discussed “dead time” during services.  Concerns were expressed about preparation of participants, late start of service, interference with prelude when there is no gathering place and shortening prelude time if started late.  

Marsha sent a report that palms have been ordered.  She is working with decorator Mariann Novack on flowers for Easter, and with Linda for memorial/honor order information.  

 

SESSION REPORT: Communion was served to 280 on March 3,4 (Includes 22 at Faith & Fellowship) In addition communion was served to 158 during the Presbytery service in our sanctuary on February 17. 

 

For Maundy Thursday the east section, and east side of south section will be closed for better viewing of the art projections.  Communion will be served by intinction at the west, and west side of the south sections and choir. 

 

Worship support people are scheduled through April for young disciple leaders, liturgists, and sound operators.

 

Future Team responsibilities:

            April 5                         Maundy Thursday communion service (by intinction)

            April 8                         Easter – including sunrise service and breakfast

 

The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 8:30 PM.

                                                                                                                                Wayne Maley 03-13-2012