EASTWOOD CHURCH
OF THE BRETHREN
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December 2011 Board Notes

Pastors Report :  Leaders need to be more visible to the congregation.  For example, the list of deacons with photos is on the bulletin board. The board needs to follow through on making five-year goals.

Stewards: Stained glass windows have been repaired and replaced. There is a Plexiglas covering for protection of the windows. Changing stations are in the restrooms.  Three estimates have been received for repair work for asphalt. The board vote on one (priced at $1875) to do the work. Gas prices need to be checked to see if a better rate is available. Decided that the church secretary can write checks for Viki Myers or Jim Shives to sign; the checkbook needs to remain at the church. Security cameras and a monitor in the office have been installed. Repairs have been made to social hall entry crash bar, toy box cover, broken outlet covers, and door handles.

Nurture: There were 70 people at the Thanksgiving dinner.  A new table-call protocol has been in place for the past several meals.  A Valentine Dinner will be on Sunday February 12.  January 1st service will be at 10:30 with no Sunday school.  A collection was taken the end of  December for a pastor’s gift given to Pastor Paul, Christmas Sunday. The choir will continue occasionally throughout the year.

Witness: a total of 208 boxes of Hamburger Helper were collected to be given to Open M food cupboard.  The Hat and Mitten tree (for Haven of Rest) will remain up through January 1st.  Sam Klingensmith will determine whether to continue the free meal program.

Christian Education: The curriculum for the coming year has been ordered. A director is still needed. Gary Griffith is beginning a Bible study group on Wednesday evenings at the church.

NAP:  There are two new people assigned to NAP (Connie Moyers and Larry Croston) with one more opening to be assigned.

Deacons: three people are going off and three new deacons to replace them.

The next board meeting will be January 17 at 6:30 pm.
BOARD FALL RETREAT NOTES
October 22, 2011

Pastor’s Report—–desires people to support, head up or take responsibility for the following:
more cooperation or parties among Sunday school classes
a youth Project with the disaster relief program
having Sunday evening services once a month
Bible studies for men/women
a family night with games/movies, etc., monthly or bimonthly
church members to show more caring to shut-in’s and people in hospital with visits, calls and cards.
Pastor Paul will have surgery November 7 to replace the nerve stimulator leads. Pulpit supply needed for two Sundays.

NAP Report
Approved that Connie Moyers and Larry Croston to be members of NAP.  Another person is needed.
Vacancies: Christian Education Director, Camp Representative, and a Vacation Bible School leader.

Witness Report
CROP walk was on October 9.  Richard, Ethel and Edith walked and collected a total of $628.47 for CROP.
In September we recognized our peace efforts and held a Pray for Peace Vigil on September 25, lead by Charlotte Ebie. Her Sunday school class provided refreshments.
62 dozen cookies were made by Eastwood members for the Kairos prison ministry.
The Free meal program, which Sam Klingensmith directs, resumed in September.  It is the last Saturday of each month through the month of May.
November efforts by the Witness Commission will be food collections for Open M and Christmas baskets.

2011-2012 Goals for the Witness Commission
Continuing support of local ministries
“In House” food pantry for church families/occasional drop-ins. Norma will help
Continued food collection for local food pantries
September as Pray for Peace month
Group cookie baking for Kairos prison ministry
Support of monthly free meal

Stewards Report
Repair of parking lot this fall (still receiving estimates)
Clean outside of church
Replace worn tables and chairs
Repair of leaks within the church
Work on parsonage
Removal of stained glass windows for repair scheduled for Nov 2
The doors have been re-keyed. Four people have keys. (Richard, Paul, Dottie and Debbie)

Nurture Report
There will be a council meeting November 6 followed by a lunch. Proceeds will go towards the camp.
Thanksgiving Dinner will be November 13. Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy will be provided.
The Christmas Day service will be at 10:30 am.  There will be no Sunday School classes on this day.

August 2011 Board Notes

Pastor Report:

 

A reconciliation workshop session will be held in September with outside speakers. Date to be announced.

Concern about work need done on rented property, as well as vacant classrooms.

Board chair vacancies:

Board Chair, Board Vice Chair, Nurture, Steward and Witness V. Chair, NAP, Christian Education

Pastor Paul will be on vacation the last week of August. Sam will be speaking Sunday, August 28. Pastor Paul mentioned that he is considering various paths to alleviating his back pain, which might include surgery.

 

Stewardship Commission:

There has been problems with the back door not being locked. It was decided to change locks and get new keys made.

The sanctuary floor work is finished and all agreed it looks quite nice. It was mentioned that if it needed done again (sometime in the next 50 years) it will have to be re-laid.

It was mentioned that we need video wiring to repair the video at front entrance so secretary can see people at door. Tim will handle.

Mention made of remaking a new computer for church use. We were reminded that the district has grant money through the Hoddle Fund to make available money for state of the art equipment, as long as we are meeting community needs.

Air conditioning repair: estimates needed.

Stained glass window repair: based on estimates received, we will go with Studio Arts and Glass at $3200.

Baby Changing tables—will be purchased soon for both men’s and women’s restrooms.

Parking lot—repair of areas with holes and missing asphalt on side lot will be handled this fall.

 

Nature Commission

Church picnic will be September 11. Recognition will be given during the morning service and picnic (cake) for people with 50 years or more of being Eastwood members.

 

Witness Commission

Thank you letters received from Church World Service, Haven of Rest and the Brethren Service Center for our financial and material support.

CROP Walk will be October 9.

September emphasis on peace month.

Heifer project emphasis with luncheon first Sunday in October.

 

Other:

Chicken BBQ at camp Sept. 17 (Karen Warnick to take some games to share) Each church asked to bring pies and gift baskets to be auctioned off to support camp.

Communion Sunday, first Sunday in October.

Linda Fuller brought up that the BIC class would like to redo the tennis court. Discussion was that it was too expensive a project to do. Other service projects were suggested for the youth. A picnic shelter will eventually be built.

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