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SESSION MEETING
OGDEN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
May 19, 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.”
Meeting opened with devotions and prayer by Pastor Sudi at 7:05 P.M.
PRESENT: Pat Everett, Rebecca Mason, Marian Smith, John Caloritis, Harry Pittman, Pat Hutchison, Carol Quinn, DuWayne Paulick, Marilyn Spilberg, and Sudi Layraman, Moderator.
EXCUSED: Kristen Kimble
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion was
made, seconded and carried that the agenda by approved.
Motion to approve the minutes of April 21st and May 17th meeting was
made, seconded and carried.
CORRESPONDENCE: Pastor Sudi received an E-mail from General Assembly regarding the devastation in China and Myanmar requesting that we could do a special service and send a donation to these countries.
CLERK’S REPORT: I received the report of the Per Capita Tax apportioned from Presbytery, Harry also receives this communication.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Report
April YTD
Total
Income $12,824
$53,864
Total
Expense $12,191* $54,024
Giving Progress
Pledged through May 18,
2008 $52,208
Received against above
$52,179
BEHIND $ 129
Per Capita
requirement for 2008 $ 6,645
Per Capita
received through $ 2,032
Pentecost Offering $197
· Includes miscellaneous expense for amblance and ER care of $68.
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MODERATOR’S REPORT: 9 Visitations, 5 hospital visits, 5 counseling sessions. Pastor Sudi presided at the Funeral of Jeannette Knop’s (Jan Fraina’s mother) at Walker Bros and at the graveside service at Chili Cemetary. Pastor Sudi participated in the Crop Walk along with 15 members of Ogden Pres which raised $6,000. in donations. Pastor Sudi presided at the Marriage ceremony of Jenifer Malloy and Steve Hodge on May 10th. Moderated a Special Session Meeting to approve new members from the 2008 Confirmation Class. A motion was made that Study Leave be granted for Pastor Sudi, June 18th – 26th to attend General Assembly, seconded and approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
ALTERNATIVE WORSHIP SERVICE- Pat E. Sunday nights Plan B was put into effect. With 49 adults and 9 children present. This motion of $180.00 will be donated to the Herring family in the form of a Wal-Mart gift card., was made, seconded and approved. This family lost everything in a house fire recently. They gladly accepted donations from our Rummage Sale this past Friday.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION - John C. Met on Tuesday, May 6th. Seven members were present including Pastor Sudi. During this meeting, the committee discussed the many demands on the schedulaes of our children, and in some cases the internal demands from a busy church life where two events may actually be happening at once. There was also discussion about the number of Sunday school average attendees as well as the age distribution. Presently we have- 15 students each week. In addition, there are more in the older and very young age groups, with fewer in the mid years. We had began with more students (25-30) ealier in the year but the numbers dropped off. Planning is also underway for this summer’s Vacation Bible school, Youth Sunday, and the Mission trip. This month OPC also had seven students complete the Confirmation process. They and their mentors were celebrated during worship of Sunday, May 18th.
COMMUNICATIONS – Harry Pittman- Approval from the Session that the Boy Scouts use the church facilities on July 13th for their Eagle ceremony was approved. Also approved was the date of April 2009 for the wedding of Ellie Brown (Not a member of Ogden Pres). These forms were returned to the Trustees with Sessions approval.
DISCIPLESHIP – Rebecca No report
FELLOWSHIP- Carol Fellowship Committee will continue to get the greeters. Anne Wallace filled the June openings. We’re working on July greeters. Due to decreased attendance in July & August, there’ll be no regular coffee hours unless someone wants to host a specific Sunday. The Fellowship Committee will host the July 27th coffee hour after worship. Carol Quinn will put a notice in the June Oracle and in a June Bulletin concerning summer coffee hours. Mother’s Day went well. The men did a great job and we appreciate all their hard work. The Sunday School children gave the ladies pansies for our gardens. The Fellowship Committee will host the coffee hour for Father’s Day, June 15th, and ask for volunteers to help with food and clean-up. Outdoor Signboard update: jean Schult found a company her in Rochester that makes the letters we need. She has a quote from that company and will give all the information to the Trustees for their approval.(They did approve this and they will be ordered tomorrow. 5/20).
FINANCE – Dick No report
MEMBERSHIP – Pat H. – Membership met 5/12/08, to discuss letters sent to members about membership status. Since many were not returned, we are recommending they be removed from the rolls. We also are recommending that the wished of those who did respond, be carried out. Also letters were sent to parents of adult children, to find their status and if they would like the Oracle. Only one parent responded. Members of the committee are going to call the rest. We also planned the reception for the Commissioning Class for May 18th.
MISSION – Kristin No report. Looking into changing the date from Aug to Sept for the Pig Roast. More on this later.
NOMINATING - Marian The Motion was made and voted to recommend to the congregation the election of Molly Corey to the session for a 2 ½ year term. Molly is replacing Rebecca Mason who is leaving the area.
The Nominating Committee has had eight people volunteer to be on a committee to consider and oversee activities for the OPC two hundredth Anniversary in 2011. These people are Alice & Gene Brendel, Ann Delaney, Marlene Dyer, Sandy Frieday, Mehgan Lodge, Dan Proper and Joanne Ville.
PERSONNEL – DuWayne No report
WORSHIP AND MUSIC – Pat E. W&M confirmed the worship schedule for the summer months and discussed the Christmas schedule. Worship will remain at 10 AM for the summer months this year, as noted in last month’s report. Discussion regarding a projector for service use culminated in a request for session to approve asking the congregation for donations for same. The needed projector will cost $1999. and will not need a screen. It will work well even in bright light and will project high enough to be seen from everywhere in the church. The sound system will still need to be upgraded soon, as the committee has continued to receive many complaints about people not being able to hear well or clearly, but the projector can be used independently of the sound system.
PRESBYTERY – Next Presbytery meeting is May 27th at Union Presbyterian Church in Scottsville at 4:00PM anyone wishing to go contact Pastor Sudi.
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
NEXT MEETING: June 16th, at 7:00 PM.
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Was made at 8:17 PM. Seconded and carried.
Our meeting closed with prayer led by Pat Everett
Moderator:
Respectfully submitted
Marilyn M. Spilberg, Clerk