MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM

August 14, 2012 – MEETING MINUTES

Attendance: Gena Breck, Florence Hamilton, Lloyd Kirschenmann, David Klement, Wayne Maley, Greg Sherman, Howard Smolleck, Norm Story

Not Present: Neil Moe, Jacque Parks, Jim Parks (Moderator), Marsha Topley, Harry Topley

Florence opened the meeting with a meditation and prayer at 7:10 PM. We welcomed Lloyd back following his knee surgery to serve as chair of the meeting in moderator Parks absence.

Minutes of the June 12 meeting were accepted as distributed. There were no unusual items noted from the budget report.

Reports from regular activities included:

Choirs: David extended thanks to all who have provided special music this summer. He announced that first bells rehearsal will be August 27 and chancel choir September 5. Both groups will participate in the September 9 service. It is expected that all new choral scholars will be introduced at a music social on August 29. Two new choir members are expected. There are openings for two bell players.

Organ & other instruments: Howard said new electronic control system is very helpful. Some adjustments to it may be made during organ tuning that is planned when weather cools.

Pulpit supply: For World Communion Sunday, October 7, the Rev. Dr. Wayne Hawkins, is invited to fill the pulpit while Rev. Dr. Story is on vacation. Iglesia del Pueblo congregation will worship with the 10:30 AM service.

Worship support: Liturgists and young disciple leaders are scheduled for the rest of the summer.

Opening sentences for liturgists were discussed and instructions that could help the transition to worship following the meditation. We also considered ways to smooth the transition between offering prayer and

young disciples invitation to come up front.

Howard reported for Esther that several of the hooks used for children’s activity bags were loose. He has reset and tightened all of them. In response to a parent’s request, Esther is adding more scrap paper sheets to the bags.

Communion: Greg asked all team members to help set up the September 2 Communion.

SESSION REPORT: Communion was served on July 8 to 2xx (Including 25 at Faith & Fellowship) and on August 5 to 183 (includes 27 at Faith & Fellowship).

Sound/AV: Howard was asked to move the computer and related digital equipment for recording of services from the choir room to the sound control loft.

Sanctuary Decorations: Poinsettias are planned for Advent/Christmas (our decorator suggests 60 red and 20 white.) It will be necessary to accommodate several group programs and different worship service needs. Cost needs to be determined and information about purchase of a memorial or honor plant should be prepared for the November issue of The Lantern (October 25) and other announcements. David asked to be included with the planning task group.

Future Team responsibilities:

September 2 Communion service

September 11 Team Meeting

The meeting was adjourned with prayer at 8:15 PM.

Wayne Maley 08-15-2012