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St Brendan's
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ST. BRENDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Vestry Meeting July 15, 2009 Vestry and Officers Present: Bruce Litherland, Sr. Warden Cavin Philbin, Jr. Warden Trevor Elliot Darlene Wagner Dan Howard-Snyder David Baines Jan Schmaling The Rev. Gerry Swieringa, Deacon Susan Hess, Vestry Clerk Vestry Members Absent: Moheb Ghali Clergy Present: Fr. Kevin Allen, Rector The Rev. Pam Schmaling, Assisting Priest Opening Prayer was led by Bruce. Business: It was moved and seconded by Dan and Cavin to approve the minutes of the June 28 meeting. Motion carried.
It was moved and seconded by Darlene and Trevor to approve the minutes of
the June 6 meeting. Motion carried. Financial Report – Bruce: Total assets in checking/savings as of June 30: $100,223 Total current liabilities: $15,992 Total equity: $84,230 Total income for May & June: $19,340 Total expenses for May & June: $27,921 Net income: -$8,581 Total income YTD: $58,397 Total expenses YTD: $81,803
Net income YTD: -$23,406 Profit & Loss vs. Actual May through June 2009 Total income: -$9,433 Net income: -$8,720
It was moved and seconded by Darlene and Trevor to accept the financial
report. Motion carried. Committee Report to replace Gerry on Vestry: No further progress to be made until the top three candidates are contacted. A replacement for Jan must be found as well.
If it is necessary to go deeper than the first three candidates, we will
regroup. Vision and Mission Statements: After a lengthy discussion the following vision and mission statements were adopted, building on the goals that were generated at our recent Vestry Retreat.
Vision:
St. Brendan’s will be a growing community of disciples empowered by the
Holy Spirit, offering the love of Jesus to all and bringing many to know,
love and serve the Lord.
Mission: We the members of St. Brendan’s will pray and apply our spiritual gifts to · Proclaim the Good News · Build up the body of Christ · Love and serve our community It was moved and seconded by Dan and Trevor to accept the mission statement. Motion carried. Report from Goal Committees: Small Groups: Gerry, Dan, Moheb, David That the purpose of a home fellowship (aka small groups) is primarily to build relationships among those who attend St. Brendan’s and secondly to invite nonmembers to participate in that fellowship’s focus. (See attached for the complete report) Evangelism: Trevor, Jan, Pam, Bruce It was reinforced in our discussion that we need to be forward thinking as to how to help new people coming to St. Brendan’s. Our first concern is to help people find Jesus Christ and deepen their faith in Our Lord. To do this we must be able to share our faith with them in an effective manner, help them understand our faith in the Anglican tradition and support them in their walk with God by becoming disciples who help lead others to Christ. (See attached for the complete report) Access to Services (aka Elder Care Ministry): Fr. Kevin, Cavin, Darlene Our goal would be to have within the year, a ministry team comprised of Lay Eucharistic ministers, clergy and volunteers to serve people in their homes and 2 to 4 retirement facilities with worship and transportation services for existing and future church members. (See attached for the complete report) Clergy Report – Fr. Kevin: Kevin expressed his appreciation for the outstanding witnessing that Bob Wagner did during the Relay for Life Cancer Walk. St. Brendan’s was the only church represented. Committee Reports: Gerry announced this year’s Leadership Summit August 6 and 7, a satellite presentation sponsored by Willow Creek Association through Cornwall Church. Other New Business: Dan distributed a proposed amendment to the bylaws of St. Brendan’s. It was tabled until the September meeting. Gerry led us in the Lord’s Prayer. Respectfully submitted, Susan Hess Vestry Clerk |