Beth, Ryan, David, Mark, Eric, Mike in attendance
Chandra, Suellen, Dan excused
7:00PM Gather at New Horizons
7:25PM Childrens Ministry Leadership
- Council agrees with Godly Play volunteers to continue Emmaus Road's policy of funding the position previously held by Amanda; this position is beyond the “bandwidth” of our parent volunteers
- Council received suggestion from Godly Play volunteers about having Council (an appointee) oversee the Children's Ministry leaders and volunteers, including the Godly Play specialist and volunteers, acting as liaison between parents and the specialist; while agreeing with concept, Council concluded that nobody currently on council has “bandwidth” to provide such oversight; BE THAT AS IT MAY, Council recognizes the need for someone from Emmaus Road to become a Children’s Ministry Deacon, which means this person would thus become a Council member; President David will write to Road Crew and invite someone to fill this role
- There is about $66k in Emmaus Road's checking account; no strings attached to how money is spent
- Treasurer Mike’s "gut feeling": Emmaus Road’s 2008/09 offerings/spending has been level with past few years
- Likkels’ health insurance premiums have increased; Likkels currently looking for different combination of high deductible policy and health savings plan
- Council discussed taking initiative in addressing spiritual discipline of giving; there is a need to address this area; showing stats is one way to raise awareness – Ryan will provide regular monthly data to Angie (eMonthly), and Eric (slides/bulletin); another way is to pursue testimonies, “minute for missions” style – Mike Colyn willing to stand up first; Beth, Mark also willing to share… Eric to schedule
- Classical Shares – Council approves paying; Eric will present at Road Crew, including story of Seattle Cluster’s hosting a Mich. Youth group in July; Eric to furnish Stewardship Team with Classical Treasurer’s contact information
- Preparing for Road Crew; Budget will happen first; Likkels can come late; snacks are a plus, Beth will provide; Council will lead Road Crew
- Council discussed Elders’ thoughts from prior Elders meeting (July) related to changing some of the rules around Emmaus Road’s nomination pool; Council affirmed leanings of Elders
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