(Subject to approval at the next meeting)
The stated meeting of the session of Riverside Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 in Knox Parlor. The elders present constituted a quorum. Rev. Dan Robinson, moderator, called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. The meeting was opened with a devotional and prayer by M. Gibson.
Also present were Marilyn McMillen, representative from the PW Coordinating Team, Debbie Kamataris, staff, and Robert Ward, Deacon. M/S/C to grant them the privilege of the floor. M/S/C to set adjournment for no later than 9:00 PM.
CLERK’S REPORT:
Minutes of the Special Called Session Meeting of October 7, 2007 were approved as corrected. Minutes of the Stated Meeting of October 16, 2007 Stated Session Meeting were approved as corrected.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business.
COMISSIONS REPORTS:
Fellowship: J. Mustin — Report received as information.
Worship & Sacrament: A. Stone — Report received as information. On November 4 communion was served to 108 at the Contemporary Worship Service and 156 at the Traditional Worship Service.
Personnel: F. Robinson — R. Heard, Volunteer Coordinator has departed. The Commission is planning for staff reviews and is soliciting comments from Elders and others.
OMEC: J. Marshall — Report received as information. A proposed letter to be sent to members who have not been active with the church for some time and a possible list of persons to receive the letter were presented. M/S/C to approve text of the letter and to send it to each person on the list with the exception of those who are not members.
Property: Report received as information
Stewardship & Finance: D. Spellman — We continue to be behind in income for the year. We continue to be in contact with the Pension Board concerning the ongoing question of monies due. A 2008 Budget Recommendation Sheet was distributed and discussed. A finalized budget will be presented for adoption at the December meeting of Session.
Care & Support: No report.
Education: M. Gibson — Report received as information. A letter from Gail D. Buchanan, Director, BCC Lab School was read M/S/C on the 40th Anniversary of the Riverside Presbyterian Church and BCC Lab School community partnership, to dedicate the BCC Lab School playground to Tanya Walker and to the Riverside Presbyterian Church spirit of community outreach and partnership.
DEACON’S REPORT:
A written report was received as information.
NEW BUSINESS:
A job description for the position of Parish Associate for Evangelism and Church Life was presented. M/S/C to enter into a relationship with Bob Early as Parish Associate for Evangelism and Church Life.
M/S/C to approve resignation of Robert Ward from the Board of Deacons effective immediately. Robert is taking courses to become commissioned as Lay Pastor.
Elders S. Krizan and J. Marshall were appointed as representatives to the December 4th meeting of Central Florida Presbytery at Markam Woods.
CLOSING BUSINESS:
Next Stated Meeting of Session—December 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM
Devotion and opening prayer for December—S. Krizan
Opening Responsibility for November -- M. Reed, Closing Responsibility — R. Bernard, W. Gordon, D. Spellman, and A. Stone will share responsibility.
Meeting closed with expressions of concern for members.
M/S/C to adjourn the meeting at 8:42 PM. Meeting ended by all repeating the Lord’s Prayer.
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Sammie Krizan, Clerk of Session
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