Escanaba Church of Christ: Congregational Meeting Notes 6/20/2010
Present: Sundquists, Messengers, Grants, Minthorns, A. Anderson, L. Hage, Albaughs.
We began with a prayer by Marc.
UPDATES:
May 2010 Finance Report
OPEN AGENDA:
Discussion to suspend SOS nursing home singing and congregational meetings for remainder of summer. Motion to suspend the SOS meetings for the summer, to focus on going to Iron Mountain to encourage the congregation, all in favor said aye. No more meetings for SOS until September.
Linda will take the slot for SOS for benefit dinner this Saturday June 26th
Ron is brought up about our freedom of religion. Government is passing laws about taking away our freedom of being a Christian. There are concerns about how we can make a stand for what is right. Tea Party every Monday night here at Bay College. There is suggestion about doing something as a group to make a stand. Ron is going to get information about this weekly event. Looking into other ways we can be a part of helping our country. How can we get involved? Start with the Tea Party. This is God’s country and it is changing.
BYLAWS DISCUSSION:
Ron handed out a sheet with scriptures that relate to what God says about Elders. Another scripture was suggested, 1 Timothy 5, in relation to how to direct the church-overseer, directing the affairs of the church. There are physical things that need to be taken care of and delegate things. Directing the building affairs: is this the elder’s decision? Is there someone who does that other then elders? The elders in ESC have historically been in charge of shepherding the flock spiritually and assigning people to physical needs. However, people don’t want to be involved. Concluded that spiritual direction is vital role, but the elders may also, as members, volunteer for physical tasks of service.
Dave G simplified the original bylaws that we worked through last month. He handed it out to see what the quorum thought and agreed with. Some minor changes were suggested. Dave will make the changes that were discussed about the bylaws.
The Proposed Bylaws 2010 are available at the back table in the auditorium. The proposed bylaws will be available to the congregation for two Sundays-June 27 and July 4. Following our worship service on July 4, 2010, those in the congregation who would like to sign the new document will meet for the signing to make the bylaws official.
It was brought up to have a mutual agreement for the evangelist in writing put in place. This would be informative re: wages, vacations, and any other mutual agreements between evangelist and ESC congregation. This was tabled until our next meeting in September.
