Vestry Voice--November Meeting
VESTRY VOICE—December 2009
The Bylaws Committee has been reduced to one member, consequently delaying the requested action to bring our Canons and Bylaws in compliance with those of the new Gulf Atlantic Diocese of ACNA. Likewise the Personnel Committee is preparing to meet in response to the need to examine guidelines describing its duties and procedures.
A letter from our Bishop-elect was brought to our attention. It suggests a pledge of 5% of actual income to be divided as follows: 1 % to our rescuing diocese (Kenya in our case) for those wishing to “participate in that overseas support” and 4% to the new Gulf Atlantic Diocese for 2010 and 2011. It was decided that since ours was a mid-year budget, we would continue with our present pledge of 1% to GADiocese through December. After much discussion we arrived at a consensus of 2% to GADiocese as of January 2010. This will be approved as part of the minutes at our next meeting.
We have three members who will be retiring from the Vestry this year: Bill McCrea, Diana Darr and Cary Kirby. We give thanks for the important contributions they have made over the past three years. It is time to begin consideration of those who would be willing to serve a three year term on the Vestry. This is a unique opportunity to lend your gifts to serve at Servants of Christ Anglican Church. Names were brought forward and contacts will be made within the next two or three weeks. A letter from Bishop James was distributed, indicating his readiness to release us to the care of Neil Lebhar upon his consecration early next year.
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Inside this issue:
Christmas Eve Services
Thursday, Dec.24th
@ 6pm & 11pm
Candlelight Services
(Childcare will be provided @ 6pm only)
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JOYs
Just Older YoungsterS
First Thursdays: Communion, Healing Prayers, and Sack Lunch (beverage provided). Meet in A-3.
Third Thursdays: Lunch Outing. Contact Ralph for location and details. (352) 317-2306
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Men's Fellowship Supper
Thursday, December 3rd & 17th
6-8:30pm
at Ralph Coryell's home 4222 NW 51 Drive
Meet in small groups after supper.
Contact Fred Schert 386-462-0040 or Ralph Coryell at 352-377-4222.
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High School Youth Christmas Dinner
December 14 @ 6pm
at Gram’s House
White elephant gift exchange, good food and great fun!
Contact Gram @ 222-3784
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Youth Movie Night
December 21 5-9 PM
Room: B1
Middle and High School are invited to come
*Please bring $1-2 for Pizza!
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Servin’ it up! Cookbook
This cookbook will make a great gift for anyone! If you would like to purchase a Servants of Christ cookbook please stop by our greeters table after both services or in the church office M-F. All cookbooks are now for the new low price of $10. Profits will help benefit the youth on their future mission trips.
Contact Gram @222-3784.
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Confirmation 2010
Tuesdays beginning January 12 @ 6pm
Dinner will be provided.
For info contact Gram @ 222-3784
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How to Study the Bible
Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm
Beginning January 6th
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