By: Charley Rose
Congregational Meeting: February 15, 2009
At this meeting the congregation was provided an
explanation of the 2009 Budget. In addition, each committee provided
a report of the work of the committee.
Stated Session Meeting: February 16, 2009
At this meeting the Session:
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Approved the 2008 Annual
Statistical Report of the Church
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Transferred the
membership of Linda Birdsong to Centenary United Methodist Church in
Winston-Salem, NC.
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Transferred the
membership of Kevin and Susan Tanzer to the First Presbyterian
Church in Greensboro, NC.
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Approved a Lenten Series
on “Forgiveness” taught by Gerald Donnelly.
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Discussed plans for the
playground dedication.
Session Retreat: February 20 and 21, 2009
The Session participated in a retreat at the church
which focused on a Vision for Shallowford.
Presentation to the Congregation: March 15, 2009
As a part of the worship service on March 15, 2009,
the Session made a presentation to the congregation on the
Visioning process.
Stated Session Meeting: March 16, 2009
At this meeting the Session
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Approved two small group
offerings from the Adult Ministries Committee:
- Stepping Up: Psalms of Assent, a seven week Beth
Moore Bible Study,
led by Katheryn Holt beginning June 24th.
- Christian Prayer for Today, a ten week study based
on a book by Martha Moore-Keish, led by Stewart Ellis,
beginning September 15th.
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Revisited the Covenant
with West Forsyth Christian Pre-School and adjusted charges for
utilities.
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Discussed and set in
motion a process for personnel evaluations for our staff.
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Approved a pulpit
exchange with Unity Moravian Church on May 31, 2009.
Called Session Meeting: March 22, 2009
At this meeting the Session received Robert McFadden into the
membership of Shallowford.