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March 9, 2009 Minutes

March 9, 2009
Kristin Callis
  

First Christian Church

Owensboro, Kentucky

Minutes of the Governing Board

March 9, 2009

Attendance:

Governing Board Members in Attendance: Terry Brownson, Kristin Callis, John Dejarnette, Steve Divine, Amy Fredrickson-Wilkey, Chris Gaddis, Wayne Goodaker, Flem Gordon, Steve Ham, Larkin Hayden, Tom Maddox, Teresa McKinley, Leslie Mobley, Lynn Mobley, and Suzanne Willis.

Other Members/Staff in attendance: Verne Bethel, Marjorie Flowers, Rev. Jacob Kines, Marbrey Hedges, Mary Johnson, Ken Lawson, and Sara Palmer.

Governing Board Members not in attendance: Malcolm Bryant, Sally Bryant, Cori Carter, Bill Conley, Hilda Nance, Nathan Nunley, Tab Quisenberry, Jason Roberts, and Brad Webb.

Governing Board Meeting:

Chairperson Amy Fredrickson-Wilkey called the meeting to order at 5:35 PM. 

The meeting was opened with a prayer by Elder Suzanne Willis.

Minutes were presented for approval. (T.Brownson/L. Mobley). Minutes were approved.

TEAM REPORTS:

Worship:  Terry Brownson

• Terry Brownson reported.
• The Committee met on March 2^nd. Twelve members in attendance.
• Developing a pew card for weekly recording of prayer requests and hospitalizations.
• Start sign ups of Good Friday Prayer Vigil.
• Promote Maundy Thursday services with the public and other churches.
• Consider not having chancel flowers during part or all of Lenten season.
• Next meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6^th at 5:30 PM.

Fellowship/Membership: Hilda Nance/Larkin Hayden

• Larkin Hayden reported.
• The committee has sent cards to the individuals on the prayer list and have prepared flower arrangements for our shut ins. 
• Lenten Luncheons scheduled for Tuesday’s at 12:10 PM.

Church Growth/Mission: Leslie or Lynn Mobley/Malcolm Bryant

• Lynn Mobley reported. 
• Sending personal invitations to our visitors for Palm Sunday.
• No report for Church Mission

Education: Chris Gaddis

• Chris Gaddis reported. 
• Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 11^th at 11 AM. The Hunt will be conducted at Bob & Shirley Fuqua’s house.
• Spring Fling is scheduled for Sunday, April 26^th.
• Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 12^th – 16^th. The School will be in session from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. 
• The Committee prepared a calendar/timeline to “help” make our members more aware of our volunteer needs.
• Sara Palmer reported.
• KYB Work Retreat scheduled for April 24^th – 26^th. Adults needed too.
• FYB Club hosting a bake sale to raise money for their “help” project.
• The Kids Choir will be singing during the Easter service.
• CYF will be having a work day on March 28^th.
• On May 17^th, the CYF will be hosting a fundraising luncheon with live entertainment.

Finance/Stewardship/Property: Tab Quisenberry/Tom Maddox

• Tom Maddox reported for Property.
• Two new furnaces need to be purchased. Bids are being requested.
• A structural engineer has been called to examine the walls in the sanctuary.
• A walk through of the church will be performed by Tom Maddox, Jason Pierce and Nathan Nunley in the near future.   
• Flem Gordon reported for Finance.
• The Finance report for the month of February and the year ending February 28, 2009 was presented to the Board.

Minister’s Report – Rev. Kines

• Rev. Kines spoke at the Elders’ retreat. Attending team meetings and working with staff to determine what is working and what isn’t.

Sara’s Report – Refer to Education Team Summary

Other Reports:

Elders’ Report – Suzanne Willis reported. Elders retreat was held on Saturday, February 21^st.  Twenty-three elders attended, with Rev. Kines participating.

Deacon’s Report – Steve Divine reported. Will be working on the junior deacon process and scheduling.

CWF – Lenten Luncheons scheduled on Tuesday’s at 12:10 PM throughout the month of March.

CMF – No report. 

Environmental Stewardship – Marjorie Flowers reported. Earth Day scheduled for April 18^th. Meeting scheduled for March 12^{th at} 6 PM.

Old Business:  

• Church Emergency Plan – Board will be working on.

New Business:

• Wedding Policy was reviewed and approved.
• Personnel Policies have been completed by Ken Willis. The policies are being reviewed by the Executive Committee and will be presented to the Board for approval within a couple of months.

Chairperson Amy Fredrickson-Wilkey adjourned the meeting at 6:25 PM.

Rev. Kines closed the meeting with a prayer.

Respectfully Submitted,

Kristin Callis

Secretary