Meeting of the Board

Neepawa United Church

October 21, 2014

Present: Brian Elgert, Brian Bailey, Donna Newton, Judy Elgert, Ann Nielsen,

Kristin Wood, Ella Jarvis, Eleanor Nicholson, Bev Finlayson and Lyle Byram.

Regrets: Bob Durston, Ruth Hanke, Susan Phillips, Rita Friesen and Maurice Kaye.

1. Brian Elgert called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Kristin Wood gave the opening Meditation.

3. Moved by Donna Newton and seconded by Ann Nielsen that the Agenda be

approved as circulated. Carried.

4. Moved by Ella Jarvis and seconded by Eleanor Nicholson that the Minutes

be approved as circulated. Carried.

5. Correspondence:

• Received a brochure from CCLI on song sheet selection.

6. Budget Discussion- discussed at end of meeting.

7. Committee Reports:

1. Larger Parish – meeting scheduled for October 23^rd

2. Pastoral Care – for September sent out 4 Sympathy: 9 Get Well:

1 Thinking of you and 5 One year anniversary of a death in family.

3. Mission and Service – No report

4. Ministry and Personnel – No report

5. Treasurer Report to September 30^th-

Income - $103,086.03

Expenses - 109,955.44

$ -6,869.41

Screen/Projector Project

Donations $10,610.41

Memorial Fund 6,468.90

Total $ 17,079.31

• A suggestion made on joining with another Church during summer months.

Will table this discussion for a future meeting.

6. Property – No report

7. Finance – No report

8. UCW – Bev Finlayson reported

• Three members attended the North Agassiz Rally in Portage.

• Served lunch at Ed Friesen’s funeral lunch.

• Held a successful Rummage Sale - $1183.00

• Fall Supper will be held October 26^th.

• Fellowship of Least Coin plans are made. Service is changed to

Friday, Novmeber 14^th at 2:00 p.m. in our Church.

9. Ministerial – Kristin Wood

• Kristin attended Presbytery in Roland.

• Working on Stewardship campaign

• Working on Season of Creation

• Brian discussed the use of writing thoughts on paper during the service

and this is a change for some people.

• Discussed how to evaluate the Stewardship campaign.

• Kristin had a Graveside Service

• Funeral in Church

• Had a meeting with couple for marriage.

• Pastoral visits

• Kristin planning to set up a time for Bible Study this Fall.

10. Trustee Report –No report

11. Worship – Ann Nielsen

• Question – our Church service is being broadcast weekly. It was

passed on to Ann that we had agreed to pay NACTV $100/month

for this service and no monies have passed the publishers door to date.

Ann asked for clarification on this and no one on the Board was aware

of this charge. Brian to follow this up...

MOTION #1- Moved by Ann Nielsen and seconded by Ella Jarvis that the Board accept requests for transfer of membership from St. Andrews United in Arden to

Neepawa United of Grace Rogers; Ken Rogers; Eleanor Cochrane; Irene Bateman

and Arlene Bucksovich. Carried.

• Communion did not occur October 5^th at Country Meadows as our

Clergy was ill.

• Kristin’s Covenanting Service on November 2^nd – preparations being put

together.

• Communion for Advent will be celebrated November 30^th as the

first Sunday in Advent.

• White Gift Sunday will be December 14^th.

• Natalie Babcock training for sound and will fill in when Elgerts are away.

Her first Sunday is October 26^th.

• UCW Brunch Committee are bringing back two brunches – May and September.

12. Presbytery -

• Susan Phillips sent report that she and Kristin attended the Presbytery

meeting held at Roland. Susan reported she enjoyed the worship and

singing. They held discussions on the Competency-Based Education Model

and One order of Ministry. Also the Compensation Model. A workshop

was held on Courage and Renewal.

• Kristin’s Covenanting Service was discussed .

• Neepawa to do a Pastoral Oversight visit to Mackenzie United in Portage.

• Next Presbytery meeting is November 1^st in Carman.

13. Special Reports

Nominating Committee – Set Meeting date at next Board meeting.

Men’s Breakfast – Brian reported that 2 attended men’s breakfast.

Youth Group – Judy reported group is going along good. The group

decorated pumpkins and have sold some. Having a Hallowe’en party

on October 31^st.

Sunday School – Judy reported that Kim is working with the children and

they are learning the Lord’s Prayer in Sign language.

Singles – Luncheon was held on October 11^th – great food and fellowship

enjoyed by all.

Moved by Donna Newton and seconded by Judy Elgert that all reports be accepted as presented.

8. New Business:

• Brian reported they will prepare the 2^nd letter for Stewardship to

go out soon. The Board held a discussion on Stewardship..

• A discussion was held on the meeting that was held between

Neepawa Board and Brookdale Board regarding the Budget.

Heather Lee chaired this meeting and discussion on how to

meet the Budget and where to make any cuts in the Budget.

A date of November 20^th was set for resolution to this situation.

9. Brian Bailey gave a Moment of Levity.

10. Next Meeting set for November 25^th at 7:00 p.m.

11. Kristin gave the closing Prayer.

12. Brian adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.

Motion #1 – Moved by Ann Nielsen and seconded by Ella Jarvis that the Board

accept request of membership from St. Andrews United Church in Arden to

Neepawa United Church of Grace Rogers, Ken Rogers, Eleanor Cochrane,

Irene Bateman and Arlene Bucksovich. Carried.