Call for
Quorum:
The meeting
was called to order at 9:40 a.m. A
quorum was present with Doug Mulkey, Kay McLeod, Missy Stephens, and Bill
Stephenson present. Also in attendance
were John McLeod, Treasurer, Linda Abel, Moderator and congregational member,
Mendy Roebuck. Betty Anne Watkins has returned to Florida for the winter and
was excused.
Open with
Prayer and Devotion:
Linda Abel
read from Jeremiah 27:32 and also a passage from “The Cure for Disappointment”
by Max Lucado.
Minutes
approved:
The minutes
of the October 3 meeting were read and approved.
Old
Business:
Mendy
Roebuck addressed the session in answering questions on a website for the
Church. After discussion, the session
voted unanimously to have Mendy start a blog on Blogspot for our Church. It is free and if we find in the future we
want to branch out more, Mendy will be able to proceed to another Web site.
Kay
McLeod had the paperwork and information on Linda and Bob Abel performing the duties
of co-pastors. Doug Mulkey motioned and
it was seconded and approved that the necessary papers be signed and faxed to
Marcia Puckett at Presbytery in order to
get on their agenda for next week.
We
will have a congregational meeting November 18, 2012 following worship to ask
the blessing of the memberson this matter. There are two openings for Elder for
the 2013-14 term. Kay McLeod and Doug
Mulkey have both consented to renew their terms for two more years. The
congregational meeting will also take nominations from the floor if any other
members are interested in being considered for election.
Bill
Stephenson and Missy Stephens reported on their research on road signs for the
church. They will continue to follow up
and report back at the next meeting.
Kay
McLeod reported for B.A. Watkins the information on having a phone reinstalled
in the church and it was decided we would not invest the approximately $46
extra a month at this time.
Linda
Abel moved and it was seconded and unanimously approved we elect John McLeod
for a two year term as Treasurer to coincide with the Elder’s terms. He
graciously accepted.
Treasurer’s
Report:
John
McLeod reviewed the financials for the fiscal year to date. He noted that some of the funds for the
pastor were over budget because of mileage, etc. and Doug Mulkey moved and it
was seconded and approved we accept the dispersal of funds for the pastor as
shown on the report.
John
McLeod also reported our electric usage has improved since our improvements
with the water heater and thermostats and have almost paid for themselves.
The
new pew bibles were acquired for a lesser cost at around $12 each instead of
the $25 originally quoted. A good number
of congregational members have purchased some in honor or in memory of someone
which will help defray the costs. The
remaining bibles will be purchased with the funds from Peggy Tiger’s memorial
gifts and will be in her memory.
Pastor’s
Report:
Linda
Abel will plan Advent Programs for the 5th, 12th and 19th
of December from 11 am to 1 pm including lunch.
Mendy
Roebuck will lead “Soul Tending” Sunday in Linda’s absence and will distribute
information on the Presbytery Disaster Assistance regarding Hurricane Sandy.
Other
Elder Business:
Missy
Stephens will write a note to Debbie Foster, Chairperson for the library
cookbook, thanking her for including our church pictures and history in the
book.
Missy
will remain the liaison for the 100-year celebration of Clay County and our
Church participation to be held in March.
Missy
will represent our church at The Clay County Food Pantry when the Presbytery
visits them regarding their grant. She is also considering joining Clay County
Communities Revitalization Association and will represent us there.
Missy
addressed cleaning up the “library room” off the entrance of the church and it
will be further addressed the beginning of the year.
Call for
Next Meeting:
The next
meeting will be before the Advent Program at 9:30 am on December 5.
Close with
Prayer and Adjournment:
The meeting
was closed in prayer by Linda Abel and adjourned at noon.
Respectively
submitted,
Kay Watts
McLeod
Linda Abel
Clerk of
Session
Moderator
