Minutes June 13, 2013

ST. ANNE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Mission Committee Minutes

June 13, 2013

St. Anne’s Episcopal (SA), Mission Committee (MC) mtg. was held on June 13, 2013 at 1106 5th Ave.(Hearn home).Meeting was called to order by Rebecca Lovelace, opening with a prayer.

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

Minutes for May 14, 2013 Mtg. reviewed and approved by vote.

Treasurer's Report (see attached) was given by Martha S. Bal.shows $24,808.81. 15% of donations received ($4211) was sent to the Diocese in SC, pmt. thru July 1, 2013. Going forward from July 1, 10% of donations will be sent to the Diocese. Loose offerings on 1st. Sun. of each month will go to a charity. To be determined for Sun. July 7. CAP will receive all other loose offerings.

Kevin S. presented a 6 month Cash Flow and preliminary Budget:Forecast (see attached) for review and discussion. Rebecca L. proposed that MC study forecast and revisit at next mtg.

Mike B. proposed a Treasury balance cushion of $20,000 be maintained.

Julie H. expressed concern that the MC needs to prepare a financial plan for present and future. 

New Business:

1. Mike R. advised that the Chapel will not be available on Sun. Aug. 18, due to a

campus function. Rebecca L. suggested we hold a non-denominational or short

service at 9am . .

2. A gift of $500. for Holy Cross Faith Mem. is to be written to the Capital Fund Acct.

3. Butch Smith has offered his services on SA’s website.

4. Mike B.reported that the Anglican pay schedule for a music director is $225. wkly.

Kevin S. made a motion for a pay adjustment, seconded by Mike B., passed by vote.

A motion was made by Mike B. to use choir funds for CCLI annual license for special

music, seconded and passed by vote.

5. Dates are needed for Bishop's next scheduled visitation. Suggested was Palm

Sunday, Feb. when St., Anne's will be accepted by Diocese as a Mission Church or

St. Anne's Day in July. Dates pending Bishops schedule.

6. Wednesday Night (movable) Bible Study will begin June 19 at 7PM home of Dan Ennis

The study will be based on the lectionary for the coming Sunday.

7. Mike B. offered his office @1200 Main St. for MC meetings. Standing date not yet set.

8. "Presentation for Bishops" will be held on June 26, at 2pm at Grace Epis. Charleston.

The agenda is to hear from worshiping communities in Province IV (FL.,AL,GA.,VA.,

SC) affected by home churches' split from TEC. MC mbrs. wishing to participate

plan to meet and prepare a presentation.

9. Mike B.proposed that MC begin work on a Mission Statement, eg. Theological Issues,

(inclusions/exclusions). He also proposed MC establish an organized method to

approach Stewardship including time and talent gifts..

10.Kevin S. proposed MC begin to think about providing an Outreach Ministry, eg. on

Campus, Sunday evenings with a light meal, Pastoral Care, a CCU Orien-

tation representation. Rebecca L. suggested a Fall "brain-storming" session.

11.It was suggested that regular attendees sit towards the front of Chapel to allow room

in back for visitors and late arrivals.

12.Meeting. adjourned at 7:30pm. Next Mtg. on Mon. July 14, 6pm, 1200 Main St.,

Conway.

Respectfully submitted, Gail Whitehead - Recording Secretary

Great job Gail - one correction - any month w/ 5 Sundays (as this June) the loose offering  on 5th Sunday will go to Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD) - previously approved by St Anne's Steering Committee

From Rebecca Lovelace