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Elder’s Journal
February 2006 Summary
The elders met three times in February 2006 for their regularly scheduled Tuesday night meetings. Every regular meeting begins with a devotional followed by prayer for specific needs in the body of CCC. Administrative issues requiring frequent monitoring and action are typically the first order of business after the devotion and prayer time. A summary of key issues of that nature, discussed in February, is found below:
- Giving and attendance information
The giving trend for the month of February was up slightly, erasing a minor budget shortfall that was experienced in January. At the end of February the budget status was +2.8% for the year based on a $12.5K/wk budget. Attendance for the four weeks in February averaged 474 + 29 for both services. The buffer account was ~$23K at the end of February. CCC was able to meet all of its financial obligations for the January to February period.
- Prayer Team Leaders Affirmed
Ray and Debbie Fury were affirmed as the Prayer Team Leaders.
Patrick and Laura Lebow, Brandy and Lori Corgatelli, and Greg and Rhonda Rasmussen were recommended and approved for membership.
- Other information and announcements
The fundraising goal for the China 2006 outreach appeared to be close at hand.
The approved verbiage for the CCC Directory frontmatter will be posted at the information desk in the grand hall on 2/10/06.
The elders expressed their thanks for all of the letters of encouragement, flowers, and snacks that were provided at the meeting held on 2/21/2006. - Confirmation of the Sunday Corporate Prayer and Offering Prayer assignments
A sign-up sheet was passed around and Corporate Prayer and Offering Prayer assignments were filled through the end of March.
Specific Elder Board business, outside of the routine items mentioned above, which arose during the month of February is summarized below:
- Specific comments from the Elders' Forum held 2/5/2006 were discussed. Copies of notes taken during the forum were distributed.
- Vic Pearson provided an updated status for the Senior Pastor search team. 60 names had been put forward. The executive committee agreed to contact each individual and inquire after their willingness to serve on the committee. A proposed list of names for the Senior Pastor Search Committee was distributed and discussed. The elders made their final recommendations and approval. Vic Pearson, who will serve as the chairman of the Search Committee, will draft a letter to the body to communicate the status of the committee and the names of those serving. The other elders serving on the search committee are Brennon Orr, Gene Hansen, and Bruce Angle.
- Rick Lum proposed restarting the CCC Newsletter. The proposal was approved. Rick volunteered to serve as the editor and Doug Heiser volunteered to be responsible for format and distribution; including electronic and hard copy dissemination. Bob Fox volunteered to write the Elder’s Journal.
- The elder oversight assignments for ministry team support/responsibilities were discussed and tentative new assignments made. A modified chart was approved. The new organization chart will be made available electronically on the CCC webpage and in hard copy format at the Information Desk in the Grand Hall.
- After finalization of the Ministry Team Organization Chart two Ministry Team leadership positions remain open; Adult Christian Education and Financial Operations.
- The elders agreed not to meet the week of 2/14 in lieu of spending time with their family/spouse.
- The elders participated in a conference call on Monday 2/20/2006 with Rich Carlson who is under consideration as an interim pastor. Vic Pearson distributed a draft itinerary for Rich and Marti Carlson who will be visiting 3/11 – 3/20. The draft itinerary indicated Rich would speak from the pulpit on Sunday 3/12 and again on Sunday 3/19. Meetings between Rich Carlson and specific groups (e.g., elders, staff, ministry teams, etc) were planned throughout that week. A church potluck was planned for 3/19 to allow a wider group the chance to visit with the Carlson’s.
- The Family Care ministry position was discussed. The position is currently funded to the end of March, 2006. The current level of giving does not support monetary compensation of the Family Care Ministry position after that time. Gene Hansen/Brennon Orr approached Chrystal McCormick and inquired after her willingness and ability to continue in the position. A motion was made to continue to fund the Family Care ministry position, subject to ongoing adjustment of work hours as necessitated by cash flow. The motion was approved.
- In response to comments received during the 11/20/2005 Elders' Forum regarding the Youth Quake Café machine, the elders have had ongoing discussions with all responsible parties. A workable compromise was reached in February and involves a proposal for moving the machine from its current location in the Grand Hall to where the library is currently located. An estimate of approximately $1000 was given to move the YQ Café machine. The library would be re-located to A-8. The elders will provide an opportunity for input from the body regarding this proposal. A solicitation for input will appear in the Heartbeat.
If you have any questions about the elders' discussions or would like more information, please contact an elder. Contact information for each elder is found in the CCC Directory.
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