MUSIC & WORSHIP MINISTRY TEAM

October 9, 2012 – MEETING MINUTES

Attendance: Gena Breck, Florence Hamilton, Lloyd Kirschenmann, Wayne Maley, Jacque Parks, Jim Parks (Moderator), Greg Sherman, Howard Smolleck, Marsha Topley, Harry Topley

Not Present: David Klement, Neil Moe, Norm Story,

Moderator Parks opened the meeting with prayer at 7:05 PM.

Minutes of the September 11 meeting were accepted as distributed. Agenda as sent out was adopted.

During the budget discussion, the Moderator explained how designated expenses can now be identified. Our accountant provided a meaningful General Fund statement in advance of the meeting. [Thanks Patti]

Reports from regular activities included:

Choirs: Bell choir could use one more player.

Organ & other instruments: One additional solenoid is failing. Howard believes it can be repaired within the budget for maintenance scheduled this fall

Pulpit Supply: No more dates scheduled this year

The M&W team expressed thanks to Rev Dr Wayne Hawkins for an outstanding Worldwide Communion Service on October 7. They acknowledged a meaningful musical experience with “Jesus Loves Me” sung in many languages (although it was confusing to some not knowing when to sing hymns in which language)

Worship support: Liturgists, young disciple leaders and sound/AV teams are being scheduled. Womens’ Retreat sound person is still to be found.

SESSION REPORT: Communion was served on October 7 to 221. This included the Iglesia and Faith & Fellowship congregations.

Sound/AV: Howard reported that Sid Grantz provided quotes for equipment to connect the computer and related digital equipment for recording of services. Lloyd suggested an alternative for getting the connections made. Harry will coordinate with them and post instructions for use of the computerized recording system.

Faith and Fellowship: Dina is filling the pulpit for service on October 13.

Future Team responsibilities:

October 31, 5:30 PM Trunk or Treat – Marsha and Wayne met and agreed on a sing-a-long format. There are new song sheets; lanterns and flashlights; a banner; and streamers. Jacque will bring treats and an appropriate table covers. Marianne Maley will help and bring pumpkin candy holders.

November 18 Thanksgiving Food Gathering; Watch for musical details

December 1, 9:00 AM Church decorating, in cooperation with In Betweeners

For Advent, Marsha announced 40 red and 20 white flowers had been ordered, she will cover publicity.

Next Meeting November 13

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

Wayne Maley 09-12-2012