Greetings! Coffee With Council, “Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work at LCR”, is scheduled for Sunday July 17th at 9:45am in the Gathering Room. Mark your calendars to attend!
The LCR Council met on Monday evening June 20th in the youth pavilion. June’s meeting was moved to Monday evening to accommodate Father’s Day.
Our opening devotion and prayer were from Pastor Dave’s sermon the previous day. From Vance Havner, “The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must step up the stairs.” How does this incorporate into our vision at LCR? We are blessed with many blessings. We need to walk the walk, not just talk the talk. To support our vision and ministries it takes money, commitment and faith. It is time for us as a congregation to rethink our priority in regards to our financial commitment to our ministries.
The meeting minutes from May 1st and May 22 were both approved. The May Financial reports were also approved.
Monthly Reports:
In the Pastors Report, Pastor Dave shared that the Christian Response Team is working on two projects, a possible Ministry Fair and also a Stewardship Campaign both having fall target dates. Work continues on the 3rd worship service. Earliest possible date to launch would be January 2012; more probable would be September 2012. The team is continuing to tailor our services to 60 minutes so we can accommodate the three services, likely to be held at 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15. There are logistics to be worked out with the praise team when we move to three services, and the team is exploring different options to accommodate those involved. Our one year free membership to the Cobb Chamber of Commerce has ended. An invoice was sent to LCR if we wanted to continue with our Chamber membership. After council discussion it was recommended that we not renew the membership at this time.
The Presidents Report included information from the recent completion of the leadership class. The participants expressed that it was a positive experience and they enjoyed the sharing by the council members who participated with them. Plans are in place for another group using the same curriculum with a potentially shortened schedule.
Kerry stated in the Director of Ministries Report that the insurance claim was submitted for the vandal damages at Robinwood. The damages happened over Memorial Weekend. The cleanup and renovations are currently underway and things are coming back together.
In the Treasurers Report, Cathy stated that while we are still ahead of last year’s giving, we have big expenditures forthcoming.
Vice Presidents Report: The Nominating Committee met and identified key positions to be filled beginning with council members. The team also discussed key qualities needed for the President’s position. Next meeting is scheduled for late July.
Continuing Business and Team Reports:
Pay Our Way Team: The increased giving message needs to be recurring. Only a few more people have signed up for Simply Giving. Simply Giving is a way to electronically make your tithe to LCR. It is very convenient and no more having to write your checks on Sunday morning. For more information on Simply Giving, visit http://www.lcrmarietta.org/content/serve-give/simply-giving. The committee will make a recommendation at the next council meeting for additional electronic giving options.
Financial Privacy Team: Team is drafting a policy with help from the Finance team for council recommendation at the July meeting.
Child Safety Update: It is recommended that all people who work with youth be trained on the new child safety policy and participate in any online or DVD training. The DVD was played for council members and was well received. It was recommended that one staff person and one council member be the primary contacts for child safety, those being the senior pastor and council vice president.
Next council meeting is July 17, 2011.
Don’t forget to attend Coffee With Council, “Evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work at LCR”, Sunday July 17th at 9:45am in the Gathering Room.
May the Peace of the Lord be with you!
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