Council Briefs for November 2022

Good Things for October 2022

• The Up and Going trip to the Newberry Museum.
• Golden Ager’s Sunday (10/23/22) was a great success!
• Trunk or Treat Halloween party and lock-in

Council Briefs for November 2022

• The Council received the Pastor’s report. Pastor David is continuing to do the administrative duties in addition to his regular duties, as the search for an Administrative Assistant continues. The Pastor will be on vacation Nov. 14 – 19, 2022.
• Bob provided the treasurer’s report. The church has spent 74% of the 2022 budget. The Council has established an ‘Estate Gifts’ account. A decision to for appropriation/ distribution of these funds will be determined at a later date.
• All ministry team reports were received by the council. Notes of interest were as follows:
  • Staff Support: The Administrative Assistant position remains open. If you know of an interested candidate, please speak to a Council Member or Staff Support Committee member
  • Congregational Care: St. Jacobs will provide pound cakes for the Thanksgiving meal at The Hub. Volunteers will be needed following the Thanksgiving Eve ser[1]vice to assist in cutting and packaging the cakes.
  • Discipleship: Bags to replace Mercy boxes should arrive before Thanksgiving.
  • Property: The person who purchased the Church bus has reimbursed St. Jacob’s for the citations received prior to him re-tagging the bus.
  • Stewardship: The Audit team met on Oct. 21, 2022 to review the 3rd quarter records for the General Fund. All records were accepted as presented.
  • Worship and Music: New Chrismon trees and other decorations have been purchased for the Advent and Christmas season.

• Fresh Eyes for Mission Summit: A handout will be distributed to the congregation during the Congregational Meeting on December 4, 2022.
• The Administrative Assistant position remains open.
• The Council has approved the final budget proposal for 2023. This budget will go before the Congregation for final approval at the Congregational Meeting on Dec. 4, 2022. A handout will be available for members to pick up two weeks prior to the Congregational Meeting. These copies will be made available in the Narthex.
• The Council is seeking interested members to fill 5 vacated seats for the 2023/2024 term. Election for these seats will be held at the December Congregational meeting. Any members interested in filling a Council representative seat should notify one of the current Council members.
• A decision was made to delay further discussions regarding the purchase of a small bus.
• The Pastor shared a thank-you note from the AA group that meets at St. Jacobs, thanking the Church for the use of the building. Also, a note was received from Sherry Floyd for the gift from St. Jacobs in honor of her retirement.
• The Agenda for the Annual Congregation[1]al Meeting was set as follows:
  • Election of Council Members for 2023
  • Approval of 2023 Budget
  • Handout for Fresh Eyes for Mission Summit