10 June 2013

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 17th.

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