Webster Word

ANNUAL MEETING REVIEW

January 18, 2008

Moderator Ann Helton called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. and Rev. Lonna opened with prayer. Board members present were Ann Helton, Rev Lonna, Jim Duffy, Art Helton, Doris Lyttle, Gary Lyttle, Woody Hower, and Graham Silsby. One guest was present.

Woody H. moved and Jim D. seconded the minutes of the January meeting be approved. Motion passed.

Pastor - Reported on activities during the month of January. Will attend the Central Atlantic Leadership Banquet in March, will induct 3 persons into church and have 1 baptism in Feb. Announced that 2 grants are available through the Atlantic Central Conf. that may be useful to our church. The Board decided not to contribute to a local HUD grant for now. The Susquehanna Ministerium will meet at Webster Church in March. She will be on vacation from Feb. 21 - 28.

Treasurer's Report - A balance of $7,318 the end of January. $4000 is carry over from 2007 and $2000 is pledge money from the SCCW. Monthly expenses were unusually low. Copier expenses were higher due to our printing of the bulletin. Copier contract ends in August, and it will be reviewed at that time. Art H. moved and Gary L. seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed.

Moderator - Requested committee chairs submit committee member names so they can be published. (See Membership of Special Committees on Page 8)

Gary L. moved and Graham S. seconded that these persons be accepted as committee members. Motion Passed. Moderator asked all committees submit minutes of meetings to clerk. Moderator passed out conference clergy guidelines, which will be discussed at a later date.

Grace Place - Ann Guess will be stepping down as the Coordinator for Webster Church’s Grace Place Team. She has agreed to continue to serve as a Team Member and to provide training (if required) for her replacement as Coordinator

PRC - Next meeting will be held on March 13 at 7:00 pm at the Moderator's home.

Old Business - Woody H. reported on work of Communion Com. Recommendations are still being formulated. Questionnaire responses were mostly in favor of children taking communion. Still to be decided: having communion before children's sermon, classes be offered, age children may go to rail, and should children be accompanied by an adult. A written proposal will be prepared, presented to the Congregation, and a Congregational vote be taken.

New Business –

Gary L. will ask Pat Mengel to serve as auditor.

Art H. moved and Jim D. seconded for Official Bd. meetings be held on the 2nd Monday of the month. Motion carried.

Jazzercise asked for an additional hour per week. Moderator Ann will negotiate a contract amendment to include this time at the usual fee if there are no church function conflicts.

Gary L. agreed to chair the Open and Affirming Task Force. Woody moved and Jim D. seconded that we negotiate with Rev. Bell to assist with the O & A. task force, including scheduling cost of mileage. Motion carried. The task force should consist of 5 - 8 people. Casey A. and Woody H. want to be on the committee. The goal is report back to the Official Bd. by October.

Doris L. moved and Gary L. seconded that the Official Bd. grant Pastor Lonna time to attend a 5 day conference on May 19-23, 2008, plus give her $260 of continuing education funds toward her expenses. It will be considered work time. Motion passed.

The PRC will examine minister's contract and tailor it for future and present needs. Question of how  to record for continuing education will be considered

Woody H. presented information to the Bd. that the Home School Co-op needs a place to meet 3 hrs/week for 12 weeks. More information will be gotten.

Trustees –

Lights on bell tower and front yard sign have been fixed.

The defunct wall heaters are being switched to outlets for wall heaters.

Stains on windows are result of roof leaks and estimates for repairs are being gotten.

Investigating having a Paper Retriever.

Studying possibility of having a wheelchair lift.

Studying the possibility of redoing front porch of parsonage.

Outreach –

Welcomed 2 new couples to church.

Next meeting will discuss grants and determine schedules for the year.

Discussed way to get some newspaper coverage.

Deaconate –

In process of ordering Easter flowers.

Lenten and Easter services are as follows:

• Maundy Thurs., March 20, meal 6:00 pm., Blessing of Hands
• Good Friday Service, March 21, 7:00 pm. (Tanebrae Service)
• Easter Sunday, breakfast at 9:00 am., church service, 11:00 am

Voted 6 - 0 to have Communion Service prior to children's sermons

Approved Sunday School service for June 8

Feb. 17 will be Membership Sunday

Feb. 24 service conducted by Deaconate

Woody H. will provide schedule for ushers and acolytes and Gary L. will schedule scripture readers

Have created a "deacons on call" service for each month (help minister with duties during month and be contact when minister is absent)

March 2 is Pastor Lonna's 10 th Anniversary as minister at Webster. Special service will be held followed by a pot-luck dinner in Social Hall.

Dates for the annual Central Atlantic Conf. will be clarified and approval for our service will be requested from the PRC.

Christian Ed. (Youth Groups) –

Young members enjoyed the Karaoke Night; older youth enjoyed a night of bowling.

High school age members are interested in going to the Youth-for-Christ Conference for High School students

SCCW –

The plans for the year were developed and are as follows:

• Feb. Installation of new officers (hosted by Marie Wehland), also Joe Corbi Fundraiser
• March - "Our Coins of Blessings" fundraiser
• May.- Mother's Day Banquet
• Summer - summer picnic
• July - Bakeless Bake Sale
• November - Bazaar & Craft Show
• December - Christmas Party

SCCW has already given their $2000 pledge for 2008. Two concerns were discussed:

• The need to get the kitchen reorganized as soon as possible
• The unused area of basement is in dire need of frequent cleaning.

Clerk - Work continues on new ledger. Plans are to get all current names in the new book Special note: Rev Lonna has now baptized the 50th person.

Adjournment - Jim D. moved and Gary L. seconded to adjourn. Motion passed.

Summary Submitted by Levin Heath