NewSong Board of Elders
Minutes of November 1st, 2003 Meeting
The NewSong Board of Elders met Saturday
morning, November 1st, 2003 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the new church office.
The following members were present: Dave Allen, Brian Brown,
After a devotional and prayer time led by
The month of October was a busy, historical and exciting one for NewSong. We moved into our new space, restarted Mid-Week, split our youth group into two separate groups, held our Fall Festival and a Ministry Fair.
Our average attendance remains at 160 for the year to date as it has been for the past few months. I still expect attendance to climb as we move toward Christmas in our new space.
Our current membership statistics include 55 member families, a gain of one (the Lott family – Carey, Cheryl, Jaden and Emma Grace). At present we have 95 full members, 76 preparatory members and 56 constituent members for a total of 227.
Our offerings were during October were above our budgeted monthly goal. Total offerings for the month were $17,301.45 (our monthly budget calls for $16,920 a month ($4230 per week, $220,000 annual budget). Our expenses were $16892.97 for the month. We also paid a 10% benevolence ($1,730.15) to the Place. The “net” so far for the Fall Festival (not sure if we have any or all receipts in yet from folks) is $1,573.76. For the month we had an operating “profit” of $408.48.
The Fall Festival was a big success, thanks to Dave Allen and his crew for all their hard work. All proceeds from the event are going to our 2004 International Mission trip.
The Ministry Fair resulted
in some 80 cards being turned in by adults and 25 youth cards.
Central Plaza is working out nicely. We have a little “tweaking” to do (custodial, sound issues, etc… but overall it is a wonderful blessing.
On Nov. 23 we have our stewardship emphasis. I hope we can all turn in our stewardship cards, have our annual meeting, vote on our 2004 budget, re-elect whoever needs re-electing, etc… on that date. We need to review what needs to be done according to the bylaws to legally hold that meeting. Tom has been gathering the budget information from all areas and preparing the 2004 budget. I hope we’ll be ready that day for this.
On Nov. 30 we will have a group from YWAM come for our entire service to talk about missions and commitment to Christ. They are bringing a band that has cut a CD – it should be very inspiring.
The Men’s ministry will be holding a breakfast next Saturday morning. Dave Allen is taking the lead on that.
CLASS 101 will be taught on Nov. 16 if we have anyone interested.
Other items that were discussed:
Dave Allen executed the Central Plaza lease on behalf of the church after discussion and unanimous approval by the BOE of our entering this contract.
Regarding the 2004 International Mission Trip (scheduled for June, 2004), Brian Brown reported airline tickets are currently too high ($700). We should wait until January 04 to price them again.
The BOE discussed and approved the purchase of some additional stage lighting so that color could be added to the stage as needed for dramas, musicals, etc.
The BOE discussed contracting with a cleaning company to maintain the new facility. Steve has one quote and will be getting two additional quotes. We agreed an outside party needed to do this work.
The BOE discussed the 2004
Church budget and reviewed some preliminary budget numbers for FY 2004.
Treasurer
The BOE then went into a confidential session to discuss a personnel matter.
Dave Allen closed the meeting in prayer.
The next regularly scheduled Board of Elders Meeting will be on Saturday, December 6, 2003 at 8:00AM at the church.