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 Session Notes

Following are some highlights from the February 18, 2010, regular Session meeting. The minutes are posted on the church bulletin board near the library.

  • The Session met with the Board of Deacons for the annual joint meeting as required by the Book of Order. Elders and Deacons discussed issues and concerns. 
  • A motion was carried to receive Robert and Carol Ann Clark as new members. Carol Budka attested that the prospective members were instructed and examined by the GROW Committee.
  • Approve the baptism of Connor Evan League, son of Troy and Schawn League, at the 9:30 a.m. service on February 28, 2010.  Baptism to be performed by the Rev. James Crelin.
  • Add to baptized member roll:
  • o Devin Michael Dahlheim-Baptism: January 31, 2010, Eastridge Presbyterian Church.
  • A motion was carried to approve the Christian Education Committee's selection of "Galactic Blast" from Cokesbury as the curriculum for the 2010 Vacation Bible School.
  • The Director of Music reported that the Chancel Choir will present "The Crown and the Cross," a Palm Sunday suite.  On Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2010, the Chancel Choir, orchestra, and a cast of disciples and Jesus will present "The Living Last Supper."  A string quartet will present special music on Good Friday through a service of "The Seven Last Words." 
  • Total active membership to date is 996, and average attendance at Sunday worship is 411.
  • The Christian Education Committee sponsored a communion workshop on March 28.  Lenten devotion booklets were distributed.
  • The Nominating Committee reported that Leadership Training is scheduled for September 18, 2010, and officers will be elected on October 3, 2010.

Work is underway on Youth Sunday, March 14, 2010.

 

Session Notes

Following are some highlights from the January 21, 2010, regular Session meeting. The minutes are posted on the church bulletin board near the library.

  • A motion was carried to receive five new members:  Devan Crawford, Seth Crawford, Elizabeth Heusman, Ross Heusman, and Devin Wight.  The prospective members were previously instructed and examined as attested by the GROW Committee.
  •  Attest that Ben Crelin, Cheryl Graham, Rex and Marilyn Jensen, Anna Meier, Richard and Charlene Neal, Bob and Linda Shearman, Robby Shortridge, Barry and Alinda Stelk, Deb Stickney, and Jamison Whiston were ordained and installed as Deacons.
  • Attest that Steve Anderson, Carol Budka, Tim Creger, Wayne Fetterley, and Amelia Rangel were ordained and installed as Elders.
  • Approve pastoral compensation packages for 2010 as approved by the congregation at the Congregational Meeting on October 4, 2009.
  • Receive and affirm the General Mission Pledge for 2010 sent to Homestead Presbytery.
  • Acknowledge that the Rev. J.P. Carlson performed memorial services for the Rev. Orin Graff and Orville Barkley and a memorial and committal service for Hugh Kirk.
  •  Remove Orville Barkley and Geraldine Chritton from church roll, both deceased.
  • Acknowledge that the wedding of Laurie Nelson and Matt Holman took place at Eastridge on December 19, 2009, with the Rev. James W. Crelin, 3rd officiating.
  • Acknowledge that the wedding of Whitney Wells and Jason Miller took place at Eastridge on January 2, 2010, with guest pastor, the Rev. Brad Miller, officiating.
  • Approve the baptism of Devin Dahlheim, son of Brett and Jamie Dahlheim, at the 11 a.m. service on January 31, 2010. Baptism to be performed by the Rev. J.P. Carlson.
  • Approve the baptism of Ava Heusman, daughter of Ross and Elizabeth Heusman, at the 9:30 a.m. service on March 31, 2010.
  • Motions were carried to elect Brett Joseph as Treasurer for 2010 and to elect Linda Douglas as Clerk of Session for 2010.
  • Wayne Fetterley was elected to serve as the active Elder representative on the Nominating Committee. 
  • The Session affirmed that Steve Anderson and Dave Marx are the Session liaisons to the Memorial and Endowment Committee and the Board of Trustees.

 

Session Notes

Following are some highlights from the December 17, 2009 Regular Session meeting. The minutes are posted on the church bulletin board near the library.

A motion was approved to receive Holly Reed and Margaret Stones as new church members and to add their names to the Active Member roll. These individuals were previously instructed and examined as attested by GROW Committee member Carol Budka. The new members will be recognized at services to be determined.

The following motions were approved as a part of the Consensus Agenda:

• Affirmed that communion was served at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. services on December 6, 2009.

• Removed Kitty Morgenson and Eunice Smith from the church roll.

• Acknowledged that Rev. J.P. Carlson performed a memorial service for Kitty Morgenson at Roper and Sons Funeral Home on 11/24/09 with a graveside service following.

• Acknowledged that Rev. J.P. Carlson performed a memorial service for Eunice Smith at Eastridge Presbyterian Church on 12/17/09.

• Acknowledged that Rev. James W. Crelin, 3rd performed a memorial and committal service for Larry Craycraft at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home on 11/30/09. Date of death was 11/23/09.

• Placed Jacqueline Smith on Inactive Roll. She is living in North Carolina and plans to transfer her membership to a church there.

• Acknowledged that the wedding of Kathleen Reiss and Jimmy Jackson took place at Eastridge Presbyterian Church on 12/5/09 with Rev. James W. Crelin, 3rd officiating.

• Approved the wedding of Jessica Radenslaben and Gregory Grosse on 4/30/2011 at Eastridge Presbyterian Church with guest pastor, Rev. Carl Eskridge officiating.

• Approved that communion will be served at the 7:00 p.m. New Year's Eve service on 12/31/09.

• Approved the percent allocation of GASP missions for 2010 at 30%, General Assembly at 25%, and Presbytery at 45%.

Regular Motions

A motion was approved to make the following assignments for commissioners to the 2010 stated meetings of Homestead Presbytery:

HOMESTEAD PRESBYTERY MEETINGS - 2010
 
 February 20, 2010 - Lincoln
Judy Heaston, Tim Creger, Wayne Fetterley, Gail Blankenau
 
 May 20, 2010 - Wymore 10:00 a.m.
Carol Budka, Steve Anderson, Amelia Rangel

 August 26, 2010 - Schuyler 4:00 p.m.
Aaron Fickenscher, Kim Braaten, Aaron Douglas

 November 18, 2010 - Calvin Crest 10:00 a.m.
Kim Shirk, Dave Marx, Chris Boden

A motion was approved to hire Kathleen Crosmer in a secretarial/clerk position for 25 hours per week at $8.00 per hour ($200.00 per week).

A motion was approved to accept, in principle, the estimated 2010 income and expense budgets prepared by the Budget and Stewardship Committee.

Darrell Nelson reported a "Summary of Committee Activities" adopted by the Budget and Stewardship Committee on December 3, 2009 as regards the 2010 Eastridge budget. Priorities for budget enhancements were established. Since the last Session meeting, the amount of pledged income has risen sharply. Efforts are continuing to obtain additional pledges from those pledging units who made gifts in 2009 but have not yet pledged for 2010. We are estimating that the total income for 2010 will be $742,500. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2009.

The expense budget will have the following characteristics:

1. Pastor Jim's and the staff's compensation will increase by 1%.
2. Pastor J.P.'s base compensation will increase by 6%.
3. Michelle will receive 10% of her salary as a retirement contribution (first time).
4. The Trustee's budget will be increased by $5,000 for increased building expenses.
5. Local mission budgets will remain at 2009 levels.
6. General mission budget will remain at the 2009 level ($96,000).
7. Per capita will be at the rate set by Presbytery assuming 1,000 members.

The annual review of the Session Minutes by Homestead Presbytery was held at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, NE on November 21, 2009. The Clerk of Session, Linda Douglas, attended. The minutes were signed by the Stated Clerk of Homestead Presbytery, Rev. Hal Rainey. The Church Roll was reviewed and signed by the Stated Clerk of Homestead Presbytery, Rev. Hal Rainey.

Marcia Arthur, moderator of the Christian Education committee reported that a celebration is being planned to celebrate the end of The Year of the Bible. The church organized 93 boxes for the Operation Christmas Child project. Susan Taylor has compiled information regarding the Covenant for Eastridge Children. Judy Heaston will develop the Covenant, to be reviewed by the Christian Education committee and forwarded to Presbyterians in Covenant with Children.

Rev. Crelin thanked retiring Session members for their diligent work and dedication toward making effective decisions regarding Eastridge Presbyterian Church.