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TRINITY UNITED CHURCH SESSION MEETING

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

 

 

WELCOME:

Millie Cuthill, Chairperson, constituted the meeting in the name of Jesus Christ the only Head of the Church, at 7:00 p.m.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Millie Cuthill, Barb Joyce, John McDougall, Darlene Nicol, Lynda Price,

Gord Ramer, Marg Smith, and Elfleda Watson. (a quorum)

Regrets: Hannes Friedli

 

OPENING REFLECTIONS:

Millie Cuthill read a story “Winter Blessing”

Volunteer for January – Elfleda Watson

 

ADOPTION OF AGENDA:

Millie Cuthill/John McDougall moved adoption of the agenda as presented.

                                                                 Carried                      

MINUTES OF LAST MEETING NOVEMBER 4TH, 2008:

Barb Joyce/Darlene Nicol moved the adoption of the minutes as printed and

circulated.                                                       Carried

 

BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

a) Snow Shovelling – Joyce Casement has informed Trinity that she no

   longer is able to do snow shoveling. Session and Stewards discussed

   this, and after reading Joyce’s contract as Caretaker-Manager, she

   should be the one to higher a person, that she can depend on to do the

   snow shoveling, as needed. This person’s time and pay, would be paid

   by Trinity.

b) Security of the Church – again, we are finding that doors are being

   left unlocked, and the Fireplace left on. We, as well as the groups

   that use our facilities need to be more alert to this problem, and it

   was decided to unplug the Fireplace, as it doesn’t need to be used.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

 

WORSHIP AND SACRAMENT:

a) Minister’s Report – since last meeting Lynda Price, made 5 visits; 6

   meetings; attended weekly study group; met with 3 couples re weddings;

   attended one wake.

   Working On – Kevin Sigsworth Funeral, Dec. 3rd, 2008

              - Christmas Hampers and Angel Gifts – (16 teens, ? hampers)

              - Advent and Christmas Services

              - Dec. 7 – Hanging of the Greens – (Elfleda ring bell; Choir

   hang wreath and garland; Gord turn on lights and put star/angel on tree;

   Session Members bring poinsettias to front of church)

              - Dec. 14 – White Gift Sunday

                (Barb Stewart and Suzanne Clarke joining the church today)

              - Dec. 21 – Children’s Pageant

                (celebration for Judy Borovskis;  Potluck after church)

              - Dec. 24 – 9:00 p.m. Communion (Intinction)

                (Marg Smith reading; Server’s - John McDougall, Darlene       

   Nicol, Marg Smith, Elfleda Watson, and Hannes Friedli)

-          Dec. 28 – 11:00 a.m. Combined Worship at Trinity

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MEMBERSHIP PASTORAL CARE:

a) Christmas Cards – Session Members will send cards to people on their

   congregational list.

b) Singing in Seniors Homes – will be coordinated and take place.

 

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

 

OUTREACH:

Christmas Hampers – will be packed at Trinity either December 22nd or 23rd,

which ever day Marni Pedersen and Andy and Jane Adamson decide.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

a) Decorating the Church – Millie Cuthill, Darlene Nicol, Gord Ramer and

   Barb Joyce will decorate at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 6th, 2008.

   (Barb will order and pickup Poinsettias by Fri. Dec. 5th)

b) Christmas Eve Communion – Elfleda – bread & wafers; Barb - Juice

 

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 6th, 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: 8:20 p.m.

 

 

 

 

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Millie Cuthill, Chairperson                  Barb Joyce, Secretary

 

 

 

 

  

  

 

 

 

 

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