Elder Minutes For 30 July 2012

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

ABSENT:  George Joseph

The Elders, Pastors Cain, Sienkiewicz, Krall, Johnston, and Cashman, and Debbie Carey prayed for the needs of the church.

With the exception of John Krall, the pastors exited.

Debbie Carey presented the following items:

>  Attendance was 624 in the main service

>  Tithes and offerings were approximately $22k last week.

>  There have been delays with the signage permitting at City Hall.

>  The former Mercy Ministries building is deteriorating and needs attention. The City expects Calvary to make a decision on what we plan to do with it.

The minutes of the June 25^th meeting were presented. A motion was made by Wray Petry and seconded by Jack Norman to accept the minutes, which passed unanimously by the remainder of the Elders.

The minutes of the July 9^th meeting were presented. A motion was made by Dave Tinker and seconded by Jim Norman to accept the minutes, which passed unanimously by the remainder of the Elders.

The Elders shared about the great services and messages we have had in this past month and what God was saying to them through these messages.

The Elders discussed the merits and beauty of the Gospel and Grace.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 9 July 2012

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

ABSENT:  George Cope, Jim Norman

The Elders, Pastors Jack Cain and Steve Sienkiewicz, and Debbie Carey prayed for the needs of the church.

Debbie Carey presented the following items:

>  Attendance was 661 in the House (total 753)

>  Several potential facility rentals were discussed.

>  We are expecting to receive approval shortly from the City for the signage permits.

>  Plans are to have “Light Up Calvary” this year featuring a children’s choir.

The elders made a recommendation to the Finance Council to develop a policy pertaining to rental revenue and Leaving A Legacy.

The Elders discussed several facility rentals and their impact on the staff and facility.

Submitted by Doug Joseph

Elder Minutes For 25 June 2012

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

ABSENT: Frank St. John

The Elders, Pastors Cain, Krall, Johnston, Cashman, and Moore and Debbie Carey prayed for the needs of the church.

Debbie Carey:

>  Attendance was 769 in the House on Sunday

>  Tithes and Offerings were $26,866

Debbie exited the meeting at 4:50PM

Wray Petry made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 11^th meeting which was seconded by Jack Norman and passed unanimously by the remainder of the Elders.

Jim Norman made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 18^th meeting which was seconded by Wray Petry and passed unanimously by the remainder of the Elders.

David Tinker presented a brief description of ministry in regards to the Finance Council’s expanded responsibilities. George Joseph made a motion which was seconded by Jim Norman and passed unanimously by the remainder of the Elders.

At 5:30PM the Elders joined the Finance Council for a presentation on a new lighting control console.

J Johnston shared his heart concerning fellowship groups and the vision for Wednesday nights.

The Finance Council recommended replacing the current lighting console as well as purchasing several other accessories with funds from Leaving a Legacy.  

Submitted by Doug Joseph