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SESSION MEETING
OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
April 21, 2008
“OUR PURPOSE IS TO EQUIP OURSELVES AND OTHERS TO BE DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AS WE SEEK GOD’S WILL FOR OUR CHURCH AND BEYOND.”
Present:
Elders-Paulick, Malloy, Everett, Quinn, Mason, Smith, Caloritis, Pittman
Moderator-Layraman, Special Guest-Pat Tripoli
Excused: Elders-Spielberg, Hutchison and Kimble
Sudi opening the meeting with devotions.
Old Minutes: Motion to approve minutes from both the 3/17/08 and 4/20/08 meetings with no modifications was made by Elder Caloritis. 2nd-Elder Everett. Carried.
Treasuer Report:
March
YTD
Total Income $15,264
$41,041
Total Expense $18,660
$41,833
Giving Progress
Pledged through April 20,
2008 $41,846
Received against above $41,903
AHEAD
$ 57
Per Capita requirement for
2008 $6,645
Per Capita received through April 20 $2,026
Heifer
Project $1,833
One Great Hour $593
Youth Mission Trip $2,330
Pastor’s report: 16 visitations, 2 hospital visits, 3 counseling sessions and 2 communion servings with Deacons. See handout for further details.
Alternative Service: March 23, 2008 service was well-attended (54) and a success. April 27, 2008 will feature the Amadeus Chorus. Motion by Elder Caloritis for loose offering of $59 to be used for Suburban News ad and the balance to go to the General Fund. 2nd-Elder Mason. Carried.
Christian Ed: No report. Fund Raising for the mission trip is complete thus canceling any need for future fund raising. Any excess raised will go into the CE youth account.
New member candidate: Pat Tripoli was examined. She comes by letter of transfer from the Holley Presbyterian Church. Asked what drew her to OPC-Pat felt the small size and the warm of the congregation. Regarding what gifts she could offer OPC-she mentioned cooking, helping with the rummage sale, kitchen work, etc. She was a prior deacon too. Motion by Elder Everett to accept Pat Tripoli as a member and receive her on April 27, 2008 at the morning service. 2nd by Elder Mason. Carried.
Communication: Presented 2 building use forms-Linda Moore for 6/7/08 and Rachel Seaburn for 8/16/08. Both were approved.
Elder Pittman presented possible wording for the terms of agreement for the property donation to the Aurora House. Further clarification is necessary.
Discipleship: The retreat was a success and well attended. Planning for an aging presentation (fall 2008?) which will be a community Outreach activity as well.
Finance: First quarter review was presented. Things are on track. Some discussion about per capita and improving this giving. Elder Malloy to put an article in Oracle. See handout for details of the review.
Membership: Clara and George Reiber have joined by letter of transfer. Dawn Hoadley and Evelyn Bentley by reaffirmation of faith. 7 confirmees and sponsors will come to a special session meeting on 5/17/08-(10 a.m.) for examination and approval for membership.
Mission: No report.
Nominating: Working on replacement for Elder Mason. Also working at putting together a team to plan/organize the 2011 OPC anniversary.
Personnel: No report.
Worship and Music: 172 people attended the excellent Kirkin of the Tartan service on 4/20/08. SNL to continue through June 2008 and resume in the fall. Reverting back to greeters being separate from ushers.
Presbytery Meeting: No report
Old or new business: None
Elder Caloritis made the motion to adjourn. 2nd by Harry. Carried.
NEXT MEETING-MAY 19, 2008.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Pittman, Clerk fill-in