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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(U.S.A.), LAS CRUCES, NM
STATED SESSION MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010
The Moderator
convened the meeting at 7:00 PM. Wayne Maley of the Music and Worship Committee
provided the opening prayer and meditation.
Elders
present: Carissa Rood, Gena Breck,
Alex Burr, Gene Christensen, Carl Connor, Larry Felhauer, Blaine Goss, Florence
Hamilton, Wayne Maley, Martha Mitchell, Jim Parks, Richard Paul, Joan Rawson,
Greg Temple and Charlie Yaryan.
Elders
excused: Bill Brady and Jerry Grandle.
Guest:
Rusty Smith, Deacon’s Moderator.
Establish
Quorum: The Clerk established that a
quorum was present.
Approval
of Agenda: The agenda was approved as
submitted.
Reception
of New Members/ Training: Since the
prospective members did not show, Rev. Story directed the elders attention to
the Book of Order, Chapter X,
G-10.0102.p(5), “welcoming representatives of the presbytery on the occasions of
their visits”. With the presbytery
meeting this coming weekend, the subject was very appropriate.
Pastor’s
Report: Rev. Story started by
describing some of the events associated with the
presbytery meeting this coming weekend.
He mentioned that the new executive presbyter would be in attendance. He
mentioned the need for some help during the meeting and several elders indicated
they would help.
He asked those
present if any of them had invited any others to join our Church with little
response.
He described a Church back east that
conducted a “no volunteer” Sunday and quickly found out the need for volunteers.
He concluded by
describing the recent meeting among the committee moderators and how it should
improve communications and coordination.
Clerk’s
Report:
The Clerk requested and received
approval to remove Mr. James Faircloth (#4476) from the membership roll due to
his death this past February and Mrs. Margaret Faircloth (#4477) due to her
joining another Church in Highpoint, North Carolina. Also requested and received
approval to remove Ms. Mary Lutz (#4402) from the membership roll due to her
death.
The mailing of letters to
Church members eligible to be placed on the In-active roll or removed from the
roll is underway at this time.
The E-mail vote
on Payment for the Handicapped Equipped Van was nine affirmative votes and no
negative votes.
Rev. Story
performed a wedding on March 20, 2010 for Timothy McCormick and Susan Sullivan,
both of Las Cruces, NM; A memorial service for Mr. Griffin at Corbett Center,
NMSU on March 23, 2010; and a wedding on April 10, 2010 for Gary Dirnberger and
Amber Newcomer, both of Las Cruces, NM.
Our Church
records will be reviewed during the presbytery
meeting.
Communion was served to 215
worshipers on Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2010.
The report
concluded with the Clerk pointing out all the work being done by Church staff
and in particular, Linda Ramirez, working on the membership letters, compounded
by making sure the Church records are ready for review, in addition to regular
assigned duties. That’s a lot of work for so few individuals.
Approval
of Minutes: The minutes of the Stated
Session Meeting on March 16, 2010 were approved as submitted.
Correspondence:
1.
March 15, 2010 –
Presbytery of Sierra Blanca – Report Form for Rev. Story’s terms of call – Clerk
of Session.
2.
April 2, 2010 –
Board of Pensions (PCUSA) – Letter on amending pension plan – Administration
Committee.
3.
April 13, 2010 –
Presbyterian Foundation (PCUSA) – Information on estate planning –
Administration Committee.
4.
April 16, 2010 –
Rotary Club of Las Cruces – Letter requesting use of a Church van –
Administration Committee.
Deacon’s
Report: Written with no action items.
Committee
Reports:
Administration:
Written with no action items.
Buildings and Grounds:
Written with no action items however a
discussion developed on how to shelter or protect the new van. After several
ideas were presented, the problem was given back to the committee.
Christian Education:
Verbal with no action items.
Congregational Life and Outreach:
Written with no action items.
Missions:
Written with no action items but it was noted that the Peacemaking seminar on
Hebrew scriptures, the Koran, and the Bible’s New Testament is being finalized.
Music and Worship:
Written with no action items. The offer of a donation of a Baldwin organ will be
considered by the committee and the offerer will be notified of their decision.
Nominating Committee:
No report.
Financial
Report for March 1- March 31, 2010
Budget for 2010 - $ 456,208.91
Mar
(Actual) Mar
(Budgeted)
YTD (Actual)
YTD (Budgeted)
Income
$47,926.50
$37,127.08
$116,971.36
$111,381.84
Expense $39,412.91
$38,017.40
$105,499.38
$114,052.20
Phase One Principal $85,000
Omnibus Motion to receive
all Committee Reports and accept Financial Report: Approved by consent.
Old
Business: None
New
Business: The letter of April 16,
2010 requesting the use of a Church van by the Rotary Club of Las Cruces was
discussed. It was moved, seconded, and approved to allow them the use of a van.
It was
commented that coordination between all Church organizations needs improvement
and the Church calendar should be reviewed when making plans and particularly
before making any commitments.
The next Stated Session Meeting will be Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM.
The Administration committee will be responsible for opening prayer, meditation,
coffee and snacks.
Adjournment:
Rev. Story adjourned the meeting with
prayer at 8:30 PM.
___________________________
__________________________
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Stephen F. Hardin
Rev. Norm Story
Date Approved
Clerk of Session
Moderator
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