Central United Methodist Church
Administrative Council
Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2010
The meeting began at 7:05 p.m. with Chairman Scott Leet presiding. Scott led the group in a devotional by Reverend Chuck Gomer. The devotionals message was on relationships with one another. Pastor Beckie led the group in prayer.
No Financial Reports were available.
Loreen Koch reported the Angel Food Ministry is going very well. She did a radio segment at WDNH which will be aired at a future time.
Matt Carney spoke for the Trustees. The Trustees will hold a work day on May 16. He explained the following items needed to be done: Painting in the hallway to the Wesley Room, cleaning closets in the Youth Room, Repairing the Church’s front doors, dusting in the sanctuary. He have been involved in the re-districting and we must now have new insurance. There will be a Friday night dinner to honor Donna Hamill and Willard Dakey, both of whom have finished their service with the Trustees.
Pastor Beckie reported for Mission and Outreach. We are collecting Layette and Birthing Kits for the Conference. All kits will go to Haiti. We sent over 1,600 health kits from our church alone. Many organizations helped to make these kits.
Jim Shelp spoke as Lay Leader of the church. He discussed the Visioning Committee and “The Great Emergence” (a book the committee is using for the year). He questions how the church will thrive when so many young people have never been in a formal church service.
Pete Wilken reported the Men’s Group held a successful Pancake Supper in March. However, the dishwasher is in need of repair or a new dishwasher must be purchased. Bill Castek of Castek Flower Shop spoke to the group about seeds and gardening at their last meeting.
Carolyn Zipperlen reported the Women’s Society will hold their Yard Sale on Saturday, May 1. Please bring your items to the church beginning at 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Carolyn also spoke for the XYZ’s. In April the group visited the Doerflinger Glass Worker’s Cottage. They then visited the Lock House (which is being repaired through Dr. Walter Barbe). In May the group will go to Annie’s Orchards in Pleasant Mount. They will then go to the Red School House for lunch. June will find the group having a tour of the Wayne County Courthouse, which will be given by Linus Myers. In July the group will have a covered dish at the church. Sue Graziadio will show a DVD that her father, Kenneth Bunnell narrated on the D&H Canal and Railroad system in Honesdale. August will find the group at the Satre’s home for a picnic. The XYZ’s plan a Ham Dinner which will be held on September 25, 2010. The proceeds from the dinner will go toward the Ministry Shares.
Our Conference Lay Member, Deb Shelp announced June 4th and 5th will be the closing ceremonies for the Wyoming Conference. The following Saturday, will be the Transition Ceremony for the Susquehanna Conference at Williamsport.
Laurie Sheldon and Lorene Koch represented the Youth Group. Lorene announced six youths traveled to Ocean City, Maryland to attend workshops. They were energized by the conference. The group traveled to Strasburg, PA to see “Joseph” at the Sight and Sound. Nineteen youth attended. May 16th is Youth Sunday. There will be one service at 11:00. If the weather cooperates the service will be held outdoors. This summer the group plans on going camping and/or geo cashing.
Carol Chalmers reported for the SPR Committee. The committee gave a profile to Superintendent the Reverend Betty Poe. It was announced that Reverend Rob Kazinski will be our new pastor. The SPR Committee recommended combining Sunday, June 20th (Pastor Beckie’s last Sunday) and Sunday, July 4th (Pastor Rob’s first service) to one 10:00 service. The Council endorsed the May 16th – 11:00 service and the June 20th and July 4th 10:00 services.
Jessica Ebert reported for the Mother, Tammy Ebert for the Music Ministry. Many of the Cancel Choir members will be traveling to Asbury United Methodist Church in Scranton, Sunday, May 1st for the Scranton Praise Day. The group will also be selling hot dogs and hamburgers at the Women’s Society Yard Sale. Tammy needs soloist or groups for music during the summer. She will be cataloging music this summer. The choir will hold a Spaghetti Dinner in the fall.
Sue Graziadio of the Memorial Fund announced a balance of $800 in the fund. She also explained she had a $50.00 in memory of Jean Caruth. Deb Shelp made motion to place all the money ($850) in the Organ Fund. Nancy Wilken second the motion. The motion was passed.
Pastor Beckie announced the Sunday School has had a delightful change. All volunteers are preparing for VBS with will be held in the evening from June 20 through June 24. The theme of the VBS is “Parable Rap.” Chris Ackerman will be the main rapper. Teachers are also lined up for the Fall.
Donna Hamill voiced her concern for the Pre-School. They are on a very tight budget. The pre-school will have nothing to start with next year. They pay out $1500 per month for payroll and $800 per quarter for taxes. The supplies are minimal. The teachers have had their own fundraisers through the parents. We need to help this very important mission.
Pastor Beckie than gave her report. She explained the work of the Ministerium had major changes in Lenten Services this year. The services were held earlier in the day followed by a Soup and Bread Supper. Attendance doubled. The message was brought in a non-traditional way through the “Arts.” The Good Friday service was held in Central Park. Role-playing was included in this service. Attendance tripled for this service. The Ministerium is planning a large community event in the fall. They will bring in a Christian Comedian and a Christian Band. Hopefully this event will be held at the High School’s Track. She reminded us that Mother’s Day is May 9th. May 24th is a Transitional Meeting for Pastor Beckie and Pastor Rob. Pastor Beckie will be sharing bulletins, etc. of the church. Memorial Day Sunday will be a Hymn Sing at worship. Pastor Beckie asked for our prayers for the Conference. She felt this will be a resurrection experience and a new life for the church. June 13th is Senior Sunday (Graduation Sunday), June 27 Ray Hamill will lead the service.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathie Feik
Secretary