St. Andrew Presbyterian Church Session
Stated Meeting
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Sonoma, CA
Conference Room
March 8, 2005
Attendees: Rich Gantenbein, (pastor and moderator), Kathleen Hawing, Sylvia Bernard, Caryn Prince, Bill Dempsey, Pat Ingram, Fred Nielsen, Jim Morgan, Jim MacFarlan
Absent (excused): Jerry Sanden
Also present: Tim Ramage, Pam Gibson, Don Minor (clerk of session).
Meeting called to order at 7:06 P.M. by the moderator, Rich Gantenbein, with an opening prayer. 2 Chronicles 7:14 was read and discussed by all.
A quorum was present.
Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Pam Gibson – Income is up and above budget. Rentals and wedding income is down from last year. We are repaying the loan from a member. Stewardship – talks will be given by Caryn Prince in March, Jim Morgan in April and Kathleen Hawing in May.
We have received resignations of two members of the committee that oversees the manse property. We will need to appoint two new members to this committee at the session meeting next month. We sill also need a new treasurer to be nominated for next fiscal year.
Major Issues:
Elder’s job description – A review of the final draft was presented by Jim Morgan.
MSC to approve the Session elder job descriptions as amended with section 12.
Session discussed the role of elders in the Presbyterian Church and possibilities of using elders not on session to assist with the spiritual well being of our congregation.
MSC to have a dinner meeting with all elders to discuss this.
Strategic Plan Progress Reports:
- Leadership Development – Job Descriptions were solicited by Caryn Prince and will be presented at our next meeting
- Alternative Service – the third service group will be present at the April session meeting to make a presentation.
- Enhancement of Worship – Our sound system possibly needs to be improved, also our web site. A possible survey of the whole church about worship enhancement was discussed. The committee will update the session next month
Clerk’s Report: MSC to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2005 Session meeting with one change – Evangelism: New visitors’ latte mugs have not been ordered yet but will be ordered soon.
Operations: There were no new building contracts.
Other Business:
Christian Education: We need female mentors for the current confirmation program.
Mission: We had great Mission Possible presentations last Sunday.
Worship: We now have greeters for most every service.
Strategic Planning: Jim Morgan reminded all that the planning process has just begun – we need to follow through – the new budget should consider funds for advertising weddings etc.
Youth: Playground improvements were discussed. MSC to approve beginning site work
MSC to adjourn.
Closing prayer, by all present.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.
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Don Minor, Stated Clerk
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