Minutes July 15, 2013

ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Mission Committee Minutes

July 15, 2013

St.Anne's Episcopal (SA), Mission Committee (MC) mtg. was held on July 15, 2013, 6pm at 1200 Main St., Conway (Battle Law Offices). Meeting was called to order by Dan Ennis, opening prayer by Gail Whitehead.

Mbrs. Present: Julie Hearn, Rebecca Lovelace, Kevin Shea, Mike Battle, Mike Roberts,Dan Ennis, treas. Martha Smith,  Recording Sec., Gail Whitehead

Minutes were approved for June MC Mtg.

Treasurers Report was given by Martha Smith

New Business:

* Dan reported meeting with displaced parisioners from Trinity Episc. Myrtle Beach.  The    

  group is currently meeting monthly in private homes.  Dan advised they meet wkly. and

  set up a web site posting their activities.  Father Merchant, St. Stephens Episc., N.

  Myrtle Beach is willing to pay facility rent at 79th. Ave. complex for 3 mos. Rebecca

  made a motion that SA cover the cost of a Supply Priest  for 1 month ($900.) to allow

  them time to organize.  Seconded by Mike Roberts, MC voted and passed.  It was

  suggested that SA meet with them jointly on Aug. 18.,  Lackey Chapel is not avail.

  The Bishop is scheduled to meet with the Trinity group Sept. 8., Rebecca suggested

  we worship jointly to show support from St. Anne's

* Formation of a Campus Ministry is being persued. It was suggested that the student

  group meet on Sun. nt. with fellowship, worship and a meal.  Nelljean will check on an

  avail. site on campus.  Scott Parker has volunteered to help cordinate the organization

  of this group.

* The MC voted to meet on Sun. July 21 following the morning worship svc. at 1200 Main

  St. to discuss and write a Mission Statement, discuss long term plans, a budget and    

  Stewardship campaign.

* Concern was discussed regarding the continued availibility of the Lackey Chapel. MC

  is exploring the avail. of alternate worship space.  SA has a 10 wk., renewable usage

  agreement with CCU with rent payable in advance every 10 wks.

* Wednesday Night Bible study continues at 7pm at the home of Jeri Dubbs, 4946   

  Westwind Dr. Carolina Forest.

* Discussion was held on how to meet the needs of SA worshipers. eg. Structured  

  worship, direction, financial security, attracting young families and providing child-care,

  the need for a Rector,  shared leadership of Priest & Laity.

* Meeting adjourned 7:40pm,  closing prayer by Rebecca.  Next MC mtg. scheduled for

  Mon. Aug. 19, 6pm  1200 Main St.

  Respectfully submitted, Gail Whitehead - Recording Sec.