09-10/07/S

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH SESSION MEETING

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

 

 

WELCOME:

Millie Cuthill, Chairperson, constituted the meeting in the name of Jesus Christ the only Head of the Church, at 7:06 p.m.

 

MEMEBERS PRESENT:

Millie Cuthill, Barb Joyce, John McDougall, Darlene Nicol, Lynda Price, Marg Smith, Barb Stewart and Elfleda Watson. (a quorum)

Regrets: Vera Brown

 

OPENING REFLECTIONS:

Barb Joyce read a story “Listening for the Spirit.”

Volunteer for November 3rd, - Marg Smith

 

AGENDA:

Two items were added under New Business; H1N1 Flu; and Children’s Space in the Sanctuary.

Millie Cuthill/Barb Joyce moved the approval of the Agenda.           Carried

 

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2009:

Barb Joyce/Marg Smith moved the adoption of these minutes as printed and circulated.                                                          Carried

 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

a)       Trinity Brochure – we went over it and made several correction, and feel it can be reprinted and placed in the church, and other outlets such as The Farmers Market Store; Post Office’s; etc.

John McDougall presented a small “Welcome Bag” which Sharon Sole, had received when she visited Edith Rankin Memorial UC, which contained, a church brochure, Canadian Bible book marks, tea bag and a couple of Hersey Kisses (with a couples little rhymes.)We thought this very appropriate, and decided we would prepare some bags, and whoever is greeter that Sunday, give one to the visitor(s)as they leave the church.

b)       Dead Sea Scrolls’ Bus Trip – is November 4th, $99.00, 40 seat bus, meet at 38 Hwy Car Pool; first come, first served. (contact Annabelle if you wish more info)

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

WORSHIP AND SACRAMENT:

a)       Minister’s Report – since last meeting Lynda Price has done 17 visits;

4 meetings; conducted one funeral; conducted one wedding; gave a presentation to the UCW Fall Rally at Edith Rankin Memorial UC; met with one couple re renewal of wedding vows and conducted the service; conducted Harrowsmith Cemetery Service; Wednesday evening study group has started, - 10 people – meeting every Wednesday evening.

b)       Working on – St. Paul’s Anniversary, October 18th,

           - Preliminary planning for Advent/Christmas

           - Proposal from Annabelle and Lynda

Note – this proposal was a folder(s) re World Vision, for both churches to get involved in a fun raising of monies, to purchase hens, goats,  cows, medicine, etc, for adults and children in under privileged countries. We discussed this, and being Christmas is in a couple of months, we would give the brochure to the Sunday School, and if they would like to get involved in this project, we would give them our full  support.

c)       Study Leave – Lynda will be on Study Leave October 19th to 26th. She will attend 3 day Conference at Queens Theological College, and other days be preparing Advent Services. Stephen Ambury will be covering for Pastoral Care.

d)       Report from Joint Worship Committee

- Nov. 8th, Remembrance Sunday, will ask children to stand with veterans

  during candle lighting

- Nov. 22nd, Children’s Sunday, hope to have children reading

- Advent Services

  . Plan to have carol singing prior to services in Dec.

  . Nov. 29th, Advent 1, combined service at St. Paul’s, choral concert

    and communion

  . Dec. 6th, Advent 2, Hanging of the Greens

  . Dec. 13th, Advent 3, International Christmas Customs

  . Dec. 20th, Advent 4, probably children’s pageant, yet to be confirmed

    with Sunday School

  . Dec. 24th, Christmas Eve – 7:00 p.m. Family Service St. Paul’s

                            - 9:00 p.m. Communion Trinity

 

MEMBERSHIP PASTORAL CARE:

a)       Visitation of our “Shut ins” – hopefully session members will do some visitations, and Lynda said, next week she has extra visitations planned.

b)       Country Care Home, Godfrey – Lynda will contact the home, to see if they

would like Trinity to do a service and visitations.

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

 

OUTREACH:

The Playgroup Breakfast for Mom’s and Tot’s on Oct. 2nd, was a success. The next one will be held on Fri. Nov. 6th, 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. and on Fri. Dec. 4th.

Sausages, Bacon, Pancakes and Toast will be served. If you are able to help, please contact Millie Cuthill.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

a)       Dedication of Windows – Nov. 1st, (Andy & Dorothy McCulloch)

b)       Katharine Hennig – will speak to the Sunday School children re writing letters to the soldiers (beginning in Dec.)

c)       Decorating for Thanksgiving – will take place 9 a.m. Fri. morning.

d)       H1N1 – a large folder of info was send from UC (head office) and John McDougall condensed the most important info. We annualized, and each one has a copy for our records (if/when needed)

e)       Children’s Space in Sanctuary – postponed to next meeting.

 

NEXT MEETING: Tues. November 3rd, 2009, at 7 p.m.

 

CLOSING PRAYER:

We thank you God, for your presence with us this evening, and for your guidance as we do the work of your church and your people. Amen.

 

ADJOURNED: 8:35 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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Millie Cuthill, Chairperson                Barb Joyce, Secretary

 

 

                                                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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