Elder Minutes For 17 June 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Jim Norman, Eddie Haralson, Dave Tinker, Frank St. John, George Joseph, Wray Petry,

Dr. Rhoden 

Dr. Rhoden shared from his heart concerning Ecclesiastes 10:10.

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and Jonathan Cashman, as well as Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

The pastors and Kari exited at 4:45PM.

Frank St. John made a motion to accept the 3 June 2013 meeting which was seconded by Jim Norman and passed unanimously.

There was a discussion concerning Calvary’s Articles of Incorporation.

The General Council of the Assemblies of God will be meeting from August 5^th to 9^th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Calvary can send a delegate to represent the church.

Jim Norman shared concerning Reinhard Bonnke’s upcoming crusade in Orlando (September 28^th and 29^th). They would like to use Calvary’s facilities for evangelistic training and for a prayer meeting on September 21^st and 22^nd.

The Elders and Finance Council will have a joint meeting at 5:30 p.m. on July 24^th concerning the new sound system.

The Elders will not meet on July 1^st and 15^th.  

The meeting was closed in prayer and adjourned at 6:50PM.

  

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 3 June 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Wray Petry, Jim Norman, Eddie Haralson, Frank St. John, George Joseph, Dr. Bob Rhoden

ABSENT: Dave Tinker

Dr. Rhoden expressed his passion and excitement for what is currently taking place at Calvary.

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston, Jonathan Cashman, and Steve Sienkiewicz, as well as Debbie Carey prayed for the needs of the church.

Pastors’ Monthly Update:

J Johnston:

• Planning is well underway for Rock the Marrow (7/27 & 7/28) which focuses on giving back to the community.

Steve Sienkiewicz:

• Transitions Ministry is growing in exciting ways! We are getting close to where we can go out into the community and minister.

Jonathan Cashman:

• Jonathan and Dr. Bob had a meeting with all of the band members and vocalists on Sunday.
• We are preparing for the launch of new Life Group leaders (6/28) and working on a new information pamphlet.
• Discussed commissioning all of the Life Group leaders at the end of the month.

Administrator’s Report:

>  The weekly tithes and offerings were $29,483.

>  Attendance in the main service was 552 and 657 in total

>  First Steps enrollment is up substantially compared to the last few years.

>  Summer camp is starting this week for school-aged children.

>  There will likely be a new member’s class in August.

>  The Memorial Service for Jeff Sanders will be held in Johnson Hall at 3:00PM on Sunday (6/9).

George Joseph made a motion to accept the 13 May 2013 meeting as amended.  The motion was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

Dr. Rhoden had a meeting with Keri Stewart, who will give interim leadership to the Women’s Ministry.

The next Elders meeting will be on June 17^th.

The Elders adjourned to Room 100 for a presentation regarding the upgrading of the sound system.

With no further discussion, the meeting ended at 6:45PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Dave Tinker's Notes From His Speech At The Annual Congregational Meeting

In The annual meeting, one of the Elder's (Dave Tinker) gave a presentation to the Body concerning Pastor Cope. The following is his notes for that speech.  

• Call the congregation to rise in prayer, celebration and honor for Pastor George and Cheryl's service to the body.
• will provide flowers for Cheryl
• invite all elders, pastors and their wives to come forward
• Recount some of the highlights from Pastor's resignation letter to solidify the statement
• As Pastor George so beautifully articulated we as a leadership body have been in discussion and prayer for quite some time regarding this transition. I'm certain that deep down inside we all knew it was coming, however, we have patiently waited for God to provide very specific instruction and direction. At this time I can stand before you and recount that God is faithful and I can confidently declare that He has in fact provided the instruction and direction that we have awaited.

• Pastor George arrived at Calvary several years before me and my family and though I did not personally hear him declare that we would change the culture of Calvary I have had a front row seat to seeing his faith in action, and so have you all. Though change is not always easy sometimes it i necessary. If Israel had settled and become comfortable in the wilderness they would have never attained God's promise. God moves when He chooses to move and we must be faithful to follow.

• As I look back over the last several years I can see that we have been going through a deconstruction of sorts. Sometimes its hard to see it when you're in the middle of it all, but I can attest that in my own life God has always been faithful to allow me at some point to turn around and catch a glimpse of why I had to travel a certain road. I believe the same is true for Calvary. To that, Pastor George spoke of our foundation, Jesus is, has always been, and will always be our cornerstone. Through the years there have been lots of storms that many of you sitting here today can attest to. These storms have rocked us a bit, they have left us broken from time to time, however, God's word has held true, with Jesus as our cornerstone we have not fallen, we have not been defeated. I'm here to tell you that the foundation is solid and it is time to rebuild, God has big plans for Calvary. We are on the precipice of awesome and we are living in the day when we will begin to see the prophecies that have been spoken over us for so many years start coming to life.

• So where do we go from here?
• Early in this transition journey we realized that we were going to need some help if we were going to do it right. Now, I'm a skateboarder, Frank builds missiles, Mr George can tell you if the missile will fly before you launch it, Doug can build the launcher, Mr Jim can sell you a car to get you to the launch site and Mr Wray can sell you the parts you'll need if Mr Jim's car breaks down along the way. Again, we really needed some help, so knowing this we started to pray and seek the Lord for direction and assistance. And wouldn't you know it, God answered our prayer in a big way.

• Next week you are going to meet the man that God has sent our way. As we began to seek help Pastor George started reaching out to his wealth of contacts and through that God delivered us Dr. Bob Rhoden.
• Dr Bob, as he is affectionately known to us, is not only a scholar but he is a very experienced pastor and pastor's pastor, but more than that he is an absolute God given answer to prayer for us.
• He has earned several Bachelors Degrees in Philosophy, Religion and Bible
• A Masters Degree in New Testament Studies
• And he also has earned a Doctorate of Ministry

• He is a Florida native and currently resides in Virginia
• At the onset of his ministry he served 2 years as an associate with David Wilkerson in New York
• He has been the assistant pastor for First Assembly of God in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• He has served as the youth pastor and interim pastor for the First Assembly of God in Wheaton, Illinois
• He and his wife planted the West End Assembly of God in Richmond, Virginia
• This congregation experienced continuous growth as well as mothered 5 other churches in the Richmond area and 18 churches in other countries.
• He is a published author and is currently the Presbyter for the Northeast Region of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
• Dr Bob and his wife Joan have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.
• All this to say, he is a very well rounded leader, but more than that he is both wise and humble.

• Dr Bob has not been brought in to be the next pastor, matter of fact, at the onset of our meetings he has made it very clear that this is not his role. Over the last few years he has led several other churches through successful transitions and through this he has developed a transition implementation strategy to successfully lead others through the same.

• He will be joining us at the beginning of May to begin the process of building the framework that will put us on the path to finding our next senior pastor.

• So again, you don't want to miss next week, Dr Bob will be here to address the congregation and its going to be great.

• This leads me lastly to our core values, these are the steel of who we are, these are the unchangeables. While the look, feel and sounds of Calvary will change through the years, these will not change.

• Today you were given a copy of our mission, vision and values and I would like to walk through these values with you.
• Prayer – We acknowledge our total dependence upon God and that we must continually seek Him through prayer.
• 1. (2 Chronicles 7:14) God tells Solomon: If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive sin and will heal their land.
• 1B. (Matthew 21:13) Jesus said: My house will be called a house of prayer
• I encourage you to establish a lifestyle of private prayer but also to get connected to one of the several corporate prayer times that we have available.

• The Word – We embrace the infallible Word of God as the ultimate standard and guide for living a holy life and challenge every believer to model a life of integrity, being fully accountable to the Word, to God, and to each other.
• 2. (2 Timothy 3: 16-17) Paul tells Timothy: All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.
• 2B. (John 17:17) Jesus prayed: Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.
• I implore you to establish a lifestyle of filling yourself with the Word, this is how we learn to discern the voice of God.

• Worship – We recognize that worship must be a lifestyle, not only a once-a-week activity.
• 3. (Romans 12: 1-2) Paul says: Therefore, I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God - this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.
• 3B. (Psalm 103) David says: Praise the Lord, O my soul, all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
• There is a song written by Sarah Kelly titled Living Hallelujah. In this song she writes: “more than words I bring to you, may all I say and my all I do be Hallelujah.”
• The word Hallelujah means: glory to God in the highest. With that, I invite you to give yourself fully over to worship, live a lifestyle of living Hallelujah.

• Holy Spirit Empowerment – We believe that God’s gift to every believer is spiritual empowerment for the purpose of becoming a witness and living a victorious Christian life.
• 4. (Acts 1:8) Jesus said: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
• I encourage you to seek after the Holy Spirit and what he has for you. Jesus promised the gift, seek after it.

• Lost People – We are passionate about bringing people into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• 5. (Matthew 28:19) Jesus said: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
• I beg you to GO, sitting here in this room is not what we were called to do.

• Relationships – We encourage people to cultivate healthy relationships, extending authentic love, acceptance, and forgiveness.
• 6. (1 Corinthians 13) Paul says: Love never fails, then he goes on to say, these three remain: faith, hope and Love. But the greatest of these is love.
• Small groups is where its at, get plugged in. If you're not in a small group you are really missing out.
• Maybe small groups is a good starting point for your lost friends. Sometimes church is intimidating, this building may be very intimidating.

• Equipping Believers – We desire to develop people to their fullest potential so that they can become leaders in their circle of influence.
• 7. (Ephesians 4: 11 – 16) Paul says: It was he (Jesus) who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning craftiness of me in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
• We all have growing to do, we all have maturing to do, we should always be striving for unity and building each other up in love. We all have a work to which we have individually been called, I invite everyone to get involved, to get to work.

• Good Stewards – We are committed to being wise stewards of our time, talents, and resources.
• 8. (Matthew 25:21) Jesus said: His master replied, well done good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness.
• We all play a role in stewardship: through tithing, through service and through hospitality.

·         Closing Thought

o   Finally I would say to you, today is important but tomorrow is critical. Let’s not be satisfied with just going to church any longer. Let’s BE the church.

Elder Minutes For 15 May 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Wray Petry, Jim Norman, Eddie Haralson, Dave Tinker, Dr. Rhoden

ABSENT: Frank St. John, George Joseph

Dr. Rhoden spoke about the importance of sharing from your heart and life experience.

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and Jonathan Cashman, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

The pastors and Kari Van Cleave shared updates from their ministry as follows:

J Johnston:

>  Dr. Bob and J are working with a lay leader to possibly plan a men’s event later in the summer.

Jonathan Cashman:

>  There will be a Worship Team meeting at the end of the month to share vision and purpose for the ministry

Kari Van Cleave:

>  The annual Make ‘m Smile event will be at Lake Eola on June 1^st.

>  This year’s VBS will be held nightly from June 26^th-28^th.

Debbie Carey:

>  The weekly tithes and offerings were $ 21,236.

>  Attendance in the main service was 558 and 669 in total.

Wray Petry made a motion to accept the minutes of the 29 April 2013 meeting which was seconded by Eddie Haralson and passed unanimously.

Jim Norman made a motion to accept the minutes of the 6 May 2013 meeting which was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

Dr. Rhoden shared encouraging observations from his first two weeks at Calvary.

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the Elders will not be meeting on May 27^th.

With no further discussion, the meeting ended at 6:30PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 6 May 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Wray Petry, Jim Norman, Eddie Haralson, Dave Tinker, Dr. Bob Rhoden

ABSENT: Frank St. John, George Joseph

Dr. Rhoden shared from his heart concerning 3 benedictions from the New Testament. ‘…To Him, who is able to…’. Look and see what God can/will do!

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston, John Krall, and Jonathan Cashman, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Debbie Carey:

>  The weekly tithes and offerings were $28,820.

>  Attendance in the main service was 554 and 643 in total.

>  The auditors recommended that the Elders formally adopt a resolution concerning a racially nondiscriminatory policy with regards to the students in First Steps Preschool.

>  The Assemblies of God General Council will be held in Orlando this summer (August 5^th – 9^th at the Orange County Convention Center).

Jim Norman made a motion to adopt the following resolution concerning students in First Steps Preschool and Childcare and the Summer Camp program:

“Be it resolved by the Board of Elders of Calvary Assembly on this 6^th day of May, 2013, that First Steps does not

 discriminate based on race, color, creed or ethnic origin.”

The resolution was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

With no further discussions, the meeting ended at 5:59PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

2013 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP

CALVARY ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF ORLANDO, FL, INC.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Pastor George Cope called the meeting to order and opened in prayer at 11:55AM.

Doug Joseph read the minutes of last year’s meeting, which was held on March 25, 2012.

Dave Tinker made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Ed Klamp seconded the motion and a congregational verbal vote approved the motion.

Pastor Cope introduced Mike Lee from the auditing firm of Batts, Morrison, Wales and Lee, C.P.A. who presented the financial statement for 2012. The auditors gave the highest unqualified opinion that Calvary Assembly was in full compliance with all things audited concerning accounting principles.

Mike acknowledged the diligent efforts of the Calvary staff as well as his own staff in working to prepare this report in such a prompt and timely manner.

Pastor Cope introduced the Finance Council and acknowledged their valuable contribution to Calvary in assisting with the business affairs of the church.

Pastor Cope requested a motion to accept the audited financial report as read. Ron Concoby made a motion to accept, which was seconded by Dell Rue and approved by a congregational verbal vote.

Church Administrator Debbie Carey gave an update concerning the business and financial affairs of Calvary Assembly for the first quarter of 2013 and acknowledged a number of individuals who have given of their time and resources to assist with the practical operations of the church as well as maintain and beautify the campus.

Pastor Cope presented the leadership model of the church and explained the role and responsibilities of Calvary’s Elders.

Jim Norman and Dave Tinker were presented for re-affirmation for another three year term on the Elder Board.  

Eddie Haralson was presented as a new Elder.  As stated in Calvary’s Articles of Incorporation, a new Elder must be unanimously elected by the current Elders and then presented to the membership for approval by the majority of the voting members.  

The membership then cast their votes for Jim, Dave, and Eddie.

Pastor Cope reiterated Calvary’s vision & mission statements and core values, and then shared that he felt his mission here at Calvary has been accomplished. Pastor noted that his resignation as Lead Pastor would be effective as of April 30, 2013.

Dave Tinker gave the Elders response to Pastor Cope’s announcement and shared the Elder’s perspective on the current state of Calvary and plans for transition of leadership. Doug Joseph led the congregation in prayer for Pastor George and Cheryl.

The outcome of the congregational vote was announced. Jim Norman and Dave Tinker were reaffirmed for another three year term and Eddie Haralson was affirmed as a new Elder.

The floor was opened for comments and questions from the congregation.

Ben Suazo made a motion to end the meeting, which was seconded by Lara Velez. Pastor J Johnston closed in prayer and the meeting concluded at 1:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 29 April 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Wray Petry, Jim Norman, Eddie Haralson, Frank St. John, George Joseph

ABSENT: Dave Tinker

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and John Krall, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Debbie Carey:

>  The weekly tithes and offerings were $26,981.

>  Attendance was 895 in the main service and 920 in total.

>  We have had some unforeseen expenses that are keeping the cash flow tight.

>  Christ for All Nations has requested that Calvary participate in Reinhard Bonnke’s upcoming Orlando crusade which will be held at the Amway Center on September 27^th and 28^th.  Jim Norman will serve as the church’s liaison for this purpose.

>  The Florida Department of Transportation expects to begin the widening of I-4 in June 2014.

Jim Norman made a motion to accept the April 22^th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

The Elders discussed the new sound system and were then joined by the Finance Council at 5:50PM to continue the discussion, specifically concerning the different types of systems available and funding for the project. 

Because the current system is old and unreliable, it was determined that we need to proceed with determining accurate costs and funding.

The two groups will meet jointly next month for a presentation.

With no further discussion, the meeting ended at 7:15PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 22 April 2013

PRESENT:	George Cope, Eddie Haralson, George Joseph, Jim Norman, Wray Petry, Frank St. John
ABSENT:	Doug Joseph, Dave Tinker

Pastor George Cope presided over the meeting.

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and John Krall, and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Pastor J answered questions about the Axis Leadership weekend fellowship. The pastors and Kari exited the meeting.

Pastor Cope spoke of his love and gratitude for Calvary and the Elders, his faith and confidence in Dr. Bob Rhoden, and his excitement about the future of Calvary.

In reference to Exodus 3:5, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground,” Pastor Cope asked the Elders to take off their shoes, following which he prayed and laid hands on them.  The Elders also laid hands on Pastor George and Cheryl and prayed for them.

Pastor Cope made a motion to accept the April 14^th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by George Joseph and passed unanimously.

Pastor Cope presented the names of prospective new members and made a motion to approve their request for membership. The motion was seconded by Jim Norman and passed unanimously.

Pastor Nino Gonzales of Iglesia El Calvario met with the Elders to express his appreciation for the opportunity to partner with Calvary on Easter Sunday.

The Elders discussed a recent meeting with the Finance Council concerning Phase One of a new sound system for the Sanctuary.

The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.

Submitted by Eddie Haralson

Elder Minutes For 15 April 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, Wray Petry, Jim Norman, Eddie Haralson, Frank St. John, Dave Tinker, George Joseph

ABSENT: George Cope,

Guest: Dr. Bob Rhoden

Frank St. John presided over the meeting in Pastor Cope’s absence.

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and John Krall, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

John Krall and Kari Van Cleave presented a suggestion for an alternative Fall Festival which would be more family oriented than previous Festivals, which have focused primarily on children.

John gave a report on the recent 20/20 retreat with several testimonies as to what God did during this exciting weekend.

Debbie Carey:

>  Tithes and offerings were $23,225.

>  Attendance was 557 in the main service and 667 in total.

>  The Financial Informational Seminar had excellent presentations.  A number that of people that  registered beforehand did not attend.  

>  A settlement has been received for the electrical insurance claim.

Wray Petry made a motion to accept the April 8^th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by Dave Tinker and passed unanimously.

The Elders had a discussion with Dr. Rhoden.

With no further business, the meeting ended at 7:15PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 4 March 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, George Cope, Wray Petry, Dave Tinker, Jim Norman,

ABSENT: Frank St. John, George Joseph

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston, Steve Sienkiewicz, John Krall, and Jonathan Cashman, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Pastors Update:

J Johnston –          The young adults will be having a quarterly leadership meeting. We are working on adding new                                                      Discipleship classes.

                S. Sienkiewicz –   A donation of a commercial freezer and refrigerator has been received and will be a tremendous                                                    blessing to Transitions Ministries.

                                                               

                J. Cashman –       A Life Group relaunch is being planned for May.

                                               

                J. Krall –                150 young people are expected at the annual 20/20 retreat.

                K. Van Cleave -   A new series (Family Mechanics) has been introduced in Children’s Ministries.

Administrator’s Report:

>  The weekly tithes and offerings were $33,200.

>  Attendance was 556 in the main service and 653 in total.

>  The south entrance looks great thanks to the efforts of all who have volunteered for the recent Men’s Saturday Work Days.  

>  There is a meeting with El Calvario this evening concerning the joint Easter service.

>  The painting of the Worship Center has begun.

Jim Norman made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 25, 2013 meeting which was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

The agenda for the upcoming Annual Business Meeting was discussed.

With no further discussion, the meeting ended at 6:50 PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 25 March 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, George Cope, Wray Petry, Jim Norman, George Joseph. Eddie Haralson
ABSENT: Dave Tinker, Frank St. John

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and Steve Sienkiewicz, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Administrator’s Report: 
> The weekly tithes and offerings were $45,847.
> Attendance was 549 in the main service and 654 in total. 
> The joint planning meeting with Iglesia El Calvario went well last Thursday night.

The Finance Council entered for the alternate monthly meeting with the Elders.  The two groups discussed the upgrading of the sound system and the Elders committed to pray over the options presented by the Council. 

Jim Norman made a motion to accept the March 18th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by George Joseph and passed unanimously. 

The Elders will not be meeting on April 1st as the church office will be closed for Easter Monday.  

With no further discussion, the meeting ended at 7:10PM. 


Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 18 March 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, George Cope, Wray Petry, Dave Tinker, Jim Norman, George Joseph. Eddie Haralson, Frank St. John

ABSENT:

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston and Steve Sienkiewicz, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Administrator’s Report:

>  Tithes and offerings were $36,552.

>  Attendance was 503 in the main service and 609 in total.

>  A large group from Iglesia El Calvario (ushers, greeters, parking attendants, and altar workers) will meet with their counterparts here at Calvary on Thursday evening in preparation for Easter Sunday.

>  There will be a financial seminar on Sunday, April 14^th at 2:30 p.m. which will include a representative from the Assemblies of God Financial Services Division. Seminar topics will include Life Insurance, Underwater Mortgages, Refinancing, Investments, Planning for Retirement, and Creating a Will, Everyone is welcome.

A discussion was held concerning changes in staffing responsibilities.  

Frank St. John made a motion to accept the March11^th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously.

With no further business, the meeting concluded at 7:10PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 11 March 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, George Cope, Wray Petry, Dave Tinker, Jim Norman, , George Joseph. Eddie Haralson
ABSENT: Frank St. John

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston, Steve Sienkiewicz, John Krall, and Jonathan Cashman, as well as Debbie Carey and Kari Van Cleave prayed for the needs of the church.

Administrator’s Report:
> The weekly tithes and offerings were $28,027. 
> Attendance was 508 in the main service and 602 in total.
> The painting of the Worship Center is progressing. Additional cement repairs are needed to maintain the building.
> First Steps enrollment has increased substantially over the past year.  

Jim Norman made a motion to accept the March 4th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by George Joseph and passed unanimously with a minor revision.

 George Joseph made a motion to accept the February 11th, 2013 minutes which was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously. 

The Elders discussed the Annual Business Meeting and issues that were raised. 

The Elders discussed Dr. Bob Rhoden’s presentation and agenda this coming Sunday.

With no further discussion, the meeting ended at 6:40PM. 


Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 18 Feb 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, George Cope, Wray Petry, Dave Tinker, George Joseph, Jim Norman, Frank St. John,

ABSENT:

The Elders and pastors shared some things that God was revealing to them.

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston, Steve Sienkiewicz, and Jonathan Cashman, as well as Debbie Carey prayed for the needs of the church.

The Pastors exited the meeting.

Debbie Carey:

>  Tithes and offerings were $30,648.

> Attendance was 528 in the main service and 624 in total.

>  Financial Peace Update: The course is going well and participants are enthusiastic. We are looking at ways to continue to educating the congregation in various financial areas.

>  The Men’s Work Day last Saturday was successful and a great deal accomplished.  They will continue working on March 2^nd and 9^th to complete clearing the land.

A new nominee to the Elder Board was discussed and prayed over.

With no further discussions, the meeting ended at 7:00PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 4 Feb 2013

PRESENT: Doug Joseph, George Cope, Wray Petry, Dave Tinker, George Joseph, Jim Norman, Frank St. John,

ABSENT:

The Elders, Pastors J Johnston, John Krall, Steve Sienkiewicz, as well as Kari Van Cleave and Debbie Carey prayed for the needs of the church and spent an extended period of time sharing things that God had placed on their hearts.

The Pastors exited the meeting.

Administrator’s Report:

>  Tithes and offerings were $37,722 for this week.

>  Attendance was in the 677 in the main service and 799 in total.

>  Everything is going well with the Financial Peace University sessions. This course is so timely!

>  36 men signed up for the workday this Saturday (2/9).

>  Exterior portions of the Worship Center will be painted in the near future.

>  The insurance package is coming up for renewal with a minimal increase.

>  The signage package installation will be complete once Progress Energy provides power to the Par and Formosa locations. Progress is currently working at the Formosa location.

Frank St. John made a motion to accept the minutes from January 28^th, 2013.  The motion was seconded by Wray Petry and  passed unanimously.

Frank St. John made a motion that Jim Stewart, Dell Rhue, and Richard Holland be reaffirmed in their positions on the Finance Council.  This was seconded by George Joseph and passed unanimously.

With no further discussions, the meeting ended at 6:35PM.

Submitted by Doug Joseph