Mission and Outreach Team

Meeting Minutes of May 7th, 2009


Present: Laurie Carey, Greg Wyman, Carol Scheffler, AnnElissa Leveque, Sandy Dyer and Sarah Randall.

Guest: Michael Kasputes (Potential new member of the board)

Opening Thought: Greg read excerpt from “The purpose driven life”. Minutes from the April 2nd meeting reviewed. After two date corrections, they were accepted.

Treasurers Report: Greg

• Easter Offering: $1,899.21; up from $775 from ‘08.
• CWS Blankets: $151.00; with 1 more Sunday to contribute.
• One Great Hour of Sharing: $961.36

No Council Report: Elsa not present to give ministers moment; she is with another board tonight.

Old Business:

• Jump Start Weekend at Pilgrim Lodge on April 25th went well. Even with the few (about 5) volunteers from FCCUCC, they were a part of several hundred volunteers who helped clean up and get Pilgrim Lodge ready for the season.
• Friendship House presentation by Richard Kepler on Sunday May 3rd was an information introduction for our next Micah project ( May 9th). Friendship house is a house for men recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. There are approximately fourteen men living there now. The Micah project entails painting the front porch. Approximately 8-9 volunteers have signed up. Lunch for volunteers and residents will be provided by the Mission Board. Volunteers are to meet at church at 10:30 a.m. to carpool over.

Ongoing Business:

• Coffee: The coffee is in, next step is sorting the orders (Wednesday evening @ 6:00 p.m.) Will need to set up a meeting to plan out a schedule for next season’s orders. (Not on Monday!)
• Nominations for New Members: Michael Kasputes
  

Mission Service Assignment Sheet:

• Homecoming Sunday: Sandy Dyer and Sarah Randall
• Beacon - special offerings: Laurie Carey
• Bulletin Board: Carol Scheffler
• Mission Mall: Carol Scheffler and Elinor Redmond
• Thanksgiving Baskets: Kendra Palmer
• Christmas Giving Tree: Jenn Hardin and Sandy Dyer. Joan Carrier will do Beacon and pulpit announcements.
• Christmas Mitten Tree: Bob and Andrea Morse
• Mission Handbook: Laurie Carey
• Longcreek Youth Development Center Birthday Cakes: Need new volunteers. Joan Carrier will continue until one is found.
• Mission Sunday: On Hold
• Emergency Food Pantry Drive: Will do one in May. Monday, May 31st, pass out bags and lists. Then, on Sunday, June 7th, collect donations.
• The Micah Project: Will discuss the directions of projects more next month.
• Children’s Closet: Jen Hardin and AnnElissa Leveque.
  

Thank You Notes were received from the following:

• Rev. Bryan Breault, Director of Outdoor Ministries at Pilgrim Lodge for donations of $750.
• Michael Howe, President and CEO of Give 2 Asia for donation of $100.00 to Gwen Moore children of China Fund.
• Ronald Scott, President of Opportunity Farm for Boys and Girls, for the donation of $750.

New Business:

Request from Dave Allen from the Growth Group. Idea to form group of people who can partner up with new members of our church to make their welcome more personal and engaging. Provide this new group (Parish Hosts) with information and materials so they can answer questions and promote activities that our church offers. Mission Outreach felt this was a great idea.

June Meeting:

Last meeting before summer break; Introduction of new Members.

Refreshments:

Laurie, AnnElissa, and Sarah will bring refreshments.

Closing Prayer: Greg

Next Meeting: June 4th, 2009
Opening/Closing Prayers: Laurie Carey
Recorder: Sandy Dyer

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Recorder- Sarah Randall