Church Council
The St. Jacob’s Church Council met June 4th for its regular meeting.
Good things noted for the month of May:
- Congo Meal went very well
- Children’s Choir musical was fantastic and raised over $1,500 for new choir robes and music
- Start of Wednesday evening services
- Hiring of Rachel Shelton to fill position of Youth & Family Services Director
- Thanks to Walt Shealy for volunteering to be Church Treasurer
- Thanks to all the volunteers for the upcoming VBS for your eagerness and willingness to serve
- Wrap-up of Pastor’s first Confirmation; Public exam was well received
Important Notes and Dates:
- Vision Workshop and info meeting for election of new bishop to be held June 30th @ 4pm
- Pastor to be in Congo from July 8th – 24th for mission work
- New pictorial picture days are July 29th & 30th, keep a look out for sign up sheet
- TV in Nursery is operational for viewing of service
- Next council meeting is scheduled for July 2, 2019 @ 6:30 PM in the Church Office
Ongoing Project Updates:
- DIGITAL SIGN: Pending arrival, has been delayed to the end of June for completion of electrical work and scope of parking lot discussions
- PARKING LOT: Building Team has made recommendations for implementation of a new parking lot with an added covered Portico and elimination of roadside parking to address safety concerns. Council has approved for funds earmarked for the Parking Lot Restoration given by SCE&G to be used to have a Topographical Improvement Survey, Construction Renderings and Civil Engineering Scope completed to comply with all county, DHEC and DOT guidelines and regulations.
Development of construction plans and estimates to be made as they become available. Expected expenditures of initial document process are well below current level of earmarked funds. - DIRECTOR OF YOUTH/FAMILY SVCS: Position has been filled by the hiring of Rachel Shelton. Rachel started officially on June 3rd.
Respectfully submitted, Andrew, Secretary, St. Jacob’s Church Council
