(Subject to approval at the next meeting)
The stated meeting of the session of Riverside Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 in Knox Parlor. The elders present constituted a quorum. Rev. Dan Robinson, moderator, called the meeting to order at 7 pm followed by a devotional and prayer by Mason Gibson.
Marilyn McMillen, representing the Presbyterian Women Coordinating Team, and Debbie Burleigh, from the staff, were recognized and given the privilege of the floor by unanimous motion. The adjournment time of the meeting to be no later than 9 pm was approved by unanimous motion.
NEW MEMBERS
In a special segment of the meeting, the New Member Class was introduced by Rev. Robinson:
Dave and Judy Bartine, Letter of Transfer from the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando; Dana Gray, Reaffirmation of Faith; David Haas, Reaffirmation of Faith.
Each member of the class was introduced and asked to share something about themselves and about their faith journey. At the conclusion, a MOTION was made to accept them into the membership of our church. S/p A short time of fellowship followed.
CLERKS REPORT:
The minutes of the stated meeting of May 20 were approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
Penny Bernard gave a short report on the June 3 meeting of Central Florida Presbytery.
COMMISSION REPORTS:
Education Fred Robinson BCC Lab School has closed for the season. The Friday night Bible study will not be meeting again until the Fall.
Fellowship Jim Mustin Report received as information.
Worship & Sacrament Ann Stone Communion was observed on Sunday, June 1. At the 8:45 service, 73 people were served. At the 11 oclock service, 131 people were served. A total of 29 coffee mugs was given out in May. The surplus chairs used in the Chapel have been placed in the choir room for their use during rehearsal. As these chairs are expected to be needed in the Chapel during services beginning in the Fall, discussion followed as to whether we could purchases chairs that would remain in the choir room permanently. A MOTION was made to purchase 40 chairs by using funds from Account #261969, Memorial Fund-Norton-Choir, Account #261909, Memorial Fund-Volland-Music and possibly Account #261907, Memorial Fund Kline-(Barnes) Music Program. The amount is not to exceed $1600. S/p
Personnel Mike Reed Report received as information.
OMEC Mason Gibson Report received as information.
Property Dan Coon - The Property Commission recommended in the form of a MOTION to reduce the listing price of the manse to $424,900. S/p
Stewardship & Finance Dan Spellman Report received as information.
Care & Support - Cliff Schmitt Report received as information.
CLOSE:
The next stated meeting July 15, 2008
Devotion and Prayer Ann Stone
Opening and Closing Responsibilities for July Mike Reed and Dan Coon
The meeting was adjourned with a corporate praying of the Lords Prayer.
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Sherrell W. Fischer, Clerk of Session
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