Ed Sites discussed the progress of the Call Committee with respect to the Mission Site Profile and suggestions made by Pastor Asplin.
Council voted to transfer $750 to the Mission Plus Account for the Ketchup Fund
There was a consensus to combine MA’s Pantry 1st and 2nd quarter donations into one donation on May 19th which is Day of Giving to get the matching funds.
The Organ Fund balance due is $49,846.84.
Committee Reports:
Christian Ed and Youth completed 2020 goals and re-worked committee description
Evangelism & Communication - Council agreed to use $216 from Lynn Crawford Fund to purchase Weebly Pro for 2-year renewal. This program is used for our website.
Fellowship reported there were 55 people who attended this year’s Mardi Gras. There will be a coffee fellowship on March 22 after worship when Pastor Asplin is here. We are going to try to have a sit down coffee fellowship once a month. Easter breakfast will be April’s. There will be a reception May 31st after worship for confirmation. In addition, the broken sink is fixed and cleaned underneath.
Mutual Ministry – Council agreed to eliminate the Nursery Attendant position at this time and re-evaluate every fall when Mutual Ministry committee meets. Cody will have his friend contact Sherie about purchasing a laptop for Debi ($1,000) and a chrome book for Saturday worship ($250).
Property - The Class K extinguisher in kitchen needs to be moved.
Social Ministry - Ed Sites is working with the East Allegheny school about their backpack program. Council voted to take the proceeds from Mother’s and Father’s Day flowers and give to East Allegheny Backpack Program.
Stewardship committee met for a brainstorming session. Many good ideas resulted from this meeting.
Worship & Music committee meeting scheduled for March 13. New banners for the sanctuary were purchased.
Misc items:
A thank you note from the Westmoreland County Prison was received for our support of their incarcerated parents Christmas program.
Family Leave and Sabbatical Leave policies have been drafted. Sherie and Cindy will work to finalize them and have Mutual Ministry review them.
Need to replace the cigarette container/trash can in the portico. Brenda will check into this.
Sharing of the Peace will be done by a wave, elbow bump etc. No more hand shaking during this time.
Council agreed to advertise on our sign the Fish Fry April 3 that benefits East Allegheny School.
Communications will call the EAHS to see if we can place an ad in the program for the school spring musical.
Next meeting is Wednesday, April 15 at 7pm.
Full minutes of this meeting are posted on the bulletin board and are available on request by emailing the church office.
