DIACONATE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES FOR MAY 5, 2010
PRESENT: Bob Macallister, Cindy Nickerson, Joan Augustino,
Syd Bare, Linda Baker, Barbara King, Carl Meade, Kathy Sullivan, Rev. Terry,
Bruce Sandberg-Liaison
Minister’s Report: Rev Terry suggested having jazz services
this summer, one x a week for six weeks. It would be considered a “service with
a twist”. He knows the contact person who would come and help us set up for it.
Members who were present voted yes to this idea. Rev Terry will pursue this.
Liaison’s Report: Bruce asked that the by-laws regarding
the Diaconate Committee be looked at. Bob M. will do this prior to next
meeting. Discussion will ensue if needed. Results will be given to Bruce after
the meeting. “Do we actually do what the by-laws say?, or we will make changes
in the by-laws to say what we really do. “
Minutes: Nobody really had read April’s minutes. There was
a question of how to get them off the church’s web site. Kathy read what she thought
was the correct way. Bob M summarized the minutes and we went through them and
discussed if needed.
Old Business: Emergency Names List- some people may not want
their names to be on this list. Kathy S. will write out a reminder for Elise to
put in newsletter regarding “keeping the usher/greeter sign-up sheet alive”. Is
Mary Jane Garneau available every Sunday for Tiny tots? Whose responsibility
is it to set this up or find out about it? This is for DODs to be aware so if
families come in looking for this, we can have available answers for them. Bob
M will talk to Rev Terry about this. Some talk about having ID bracelets for
children and parents at some point in the future.
New Business: DODs should not do anything that feels
uncomfortable. Example: If you need help in ringing the bell, please ask for
help. Check oil in the candles every week. Friendship books have been restocked
thanks to Carl. Linda B shares that Youth Street Reach is going well. There
will be “beach time” in July. Much enthusiasm for upcoming Vacation Bible
School. Confirmation is on the agenda also.
Goals for the Diaconate/and church: Cindy’s idea is to ask
God via prayer to build up our church in the way he sees fit. More emphasis on
the Lord’s Will as well as having committees and personal ideas to grow our
church. Linda B. suggested a day of prayer at the church. This will be
discussed again. Barbara K. would like to possibly have a mini-ceremony or some
acknowledgement of new deacons coming onto the Diaconate Committee. We will
speak of this again after some thought. Barbara will be in touch with Rev Terry
and Linda also on this matter. Maybe Rev Terry could introduce new deacons at
the church service.
DODs will continue to accommodate the choir and have doors
closed before church service until they are done practicing. People can sit in
the back of the church during choir practice if they want to do so.
Usher’s and greeter’s names will continue to be put in the
bulletins on Sunday.
May 23rd Pentecost Sunday- Diaconate Committee
does not have to supply coffee or any refreshments. Just attend if you like
and help out if you want to. International food offering would be nice.
DOD SCHEDULE:
May 9—Cindy N.
May 16—Linda B
May 23—Barbara King
May 30—Joan A.
June 6—Linda B (Communion Sunday)
Closing Prayer today: Cindy N.
Opening Prayer in June: Linda B.
Closing Prayer in June: Barbara king (I hope this is right
says Kathy S. )
Adjourned meeting: 8:40 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Kathy Sullivan, Secretary