ELDERS MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 2009

The Ellington Conference Room, 7PM

ATTENDANCE
Pastor Eric Likkel; President David Anema; Secretary Chandra Mullenix; Mark R.; Beth DeVries
Excused: Rennie Araucto; Kurt Munson

JOYS/SORROWS 7:15

Eric:
Visited Darren Patillo, body continues to accept the kidney, feeling/looking well
Saw baby Simone Ruiter on Monday, healthy/well
Mark, Kurt, Rennie, new Elders!
Teresa Elenbaas, new Children’s Ministry Coordinator
David A. & Eric met with MHC staff person about community work, networking
Friday’s Christmas party!
Busy, hectic, overwhelming fall
Missing Josiah’s first string concert tonight

David A.
Americorps training went well in Chicago, met folks, networking with local churches
Today’s meeting with MHC staff person and Eric
Found out had cleaned carpets at aunt of shooter’s home, wanting to help out
Still in a mode of “freak-out” with the new position, but fading from it ☺

Mark
Neat to be here, in new ministry opportunity
Fun this weekend with family, and Likkels
Long hours at work: nights/weekends, upcoming stressful week out of town
Health? Pretty good, fatigue with long work hours, though no full-blown relapses

Beth
Nephew, family

Chandra
Grace’s new treatment plan, and ongoing complications b/t Grace and Mom’s needs

PRAYER: paused for prayer following sharing of JOYS/SORROWS

ELDER DISTRICTS
Proposed districts to be emailed to Kurt & Rennie for “approval”
See separate Word document

CALENDAR
Monthly for Elders, bi-monthly for full Council (Elders/Deacons)
Next Council mtg. January 12, 7PM
Next Elders mtg: February 9th, 7PM

PRAYER
Mark led closing prayer

ACTIONS!
Eric: Introduce new Elders to congregation this Sunday, December 13 (if Rennie/Kurt available)
See ACTION ITEM box in right hand of blog for “leftover” action-items