Feb 17, 2011

ELDER MEETING NOTES Sept. 7, 2010

7PM Greenwood Office

Present: Eric Likkel, David Anema, Kurt Munson, Rennie Araucto, Mark R.


Elder Seat open following Chandra's fulfillment of term. Fill by October 1.


Rescheduled next Elder Meeting

Google Docs: Publish Good doc for elders to share (restricted)

Shepherds and Sheep: How are you (Elder) and folks of district?

Proposal: Deacon work with Stewardship Team to handle ministry of food bank/gift distribution for members in need; proposal approved

Mark proposes discussion on revitalizing small groups. All agree to prioritize for next Elders meeting.

Proposal photo directory of people: approved

Prayer Proposals; Pastor Eric Likkel brings ideas to table; proposals discussed; permission to explore

Children's Ministry Volunteer Background Check; prior to vote, discussion ensues

Vote: five of six elders (including pastor) vote to approve background checks for everyone, including current volunteers

Discussion continues about merits of writing a majority and minority report, explaining to church rational for voting for and against the motion; elders pledge to write reports

Emmaus Road Annual Budget: two step process proposed: release budget prior to Sept.23 Road Crew; then host Q/A session at the Sept. 23 mtg., followed by Road Crew voting meeting some Sunday afterward; approved

Networks/Church Plants/Forest Canopy; Pastor Likkel discusses ways Emmaus Road can partner/participate with other church plants; suggestion to invite church planters for post-worship lunch approved

Prayers offered

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