First Presbyterian Church
Las Cruces, NM
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.), LAS CRUCES, NM
STATED SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009
The Moderator convened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Carl Connor of the Administration Committee provided the opening prayer and meditation.
Elders present:
Bill Brady, Gena Breck, Alex Burr, Carl Connor, Larry Felhauer, Susan Grandle, Florence Hamilton, Donna Mathis, Wayne Maley, Jacque Parks, Joan Rawson, and Charlie Yaryan.Elders excused:
Carissa Brealey-Rood, Blaine Goss, Mary Kammann, Bob Paul, Greg Temple, and Marsha Topley.Guests:
Rusty Smith, Deacon’s Moderator.Establish Quorum:
The Clerk established that a quorum was present.Approval of Agenda:
The agenda was approved as submitted.Training:
If time allows, training will be later in the meeting.Pastor’s Report:
Rev. Story reported that Michelle Osborne is a new staff person for the Church. She’ll work 20 hours a week and 95% of her time will involve Salt and Light and Vacation Bible School. The remaining 5% involves communication and coordination with the Church committees. She’s a "resource person" stated Rev. Story. Her commissioning will take place as soon as possible.The incoming elders will be invited to the December session meeting while elder training will begin quickly. The outgoing elders will be asked to share their knowledge and experiences with the incoming.
Rev. Story asked "How are we as Church leaders going to increase Church membership and attendance? There were several suggestions and comments. One in particular from the Administration committee on community events will be discussed at the December session meeting.
Clerk’s Report:
The Clerk requested and received approval to remove the following individuals for the reasons stated:1. Morris Hill (#4572) died November 9, 2009.
2. Warren Klein (#4244) died January 16, 2009.
3. Mayre McClanahan (#3132) died October 19, 2009.
4. Mary Lou Ceroky (#3966) personal request to be removed since she is attending another Church.
Communion was served to 245 worshipers on November 1, 2009.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the Stated Session Meeting on October 20, 2009, the Called Session Meeting on November 8, 2009, and the Congregational Meeting on November 15, 2009 were approved as submitted.Correspondence:
The Clerk received no correspondence during the period October 20 to November 17, 2009.Deacons Report:
There was no report submitted.Committee Reports:
Administration:
Written with no action items. Carl Connor made a verbal request to add Jim parks, Nancy Cox, and Joan Rawson with signature authority to sign New Convent Funding documents. This recommendation was approved. Current pledges total $314,000.00 and on November 30, 2009 a budget meeting will be held. Carl concluded by stating the draft of the proposed Church By-laws will be e-mailed by Sunday, November 29, 2009 to the session members requesting comments returned by e-mail replying to all.Buildings and Grounds:
Written with no action items.Christian Education:
Written with two requests for the session: a. The students be allowed to have a fundraiser (gift wrapping) on November 27, 2009 and b. The students conduct "Avon" sales. The gift wrapping project was approved by the session but the "Avon" sale approval was postponed until further information was obtained. It was proposed and accepted to use e-mail for the distribution of information and voting for approval or disapproval.Congregational Life and Outreach:
Written with no action items.Missions:
Written with no action items.Music and Worship:
Written with no action items.Nominating Committee:
no report required.Financial Report for October 1 – October 31, 2009
Budget for 2009 - $560,790.00
Oct (Actual) Oct (Budgeted) YTD (Actual) YTD (Budgeted)
Income $31,604.59 $26,283.06 $353,443.94 $262,830.52
Expense $36,394.65 $45,783.52 $385,654.03 $478,412.46
Phase One Principal $85,000
Omnibus Motion to receive all Committee Reports and accept Financial Report: Approved by consent.
Old Business:
NoneNew Business:
NoneThe next Stated Session Meeting will be Tuesday, December 15 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 8:07 PM.___________________________ __________________________ _____________
Stephen F. Hardin Rev. Norm Story Date Approved
Clerk of Session Moderator
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