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Congregation Meeting 2014-02-16

February 16, 2014 Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Opening

Review and Approval of November 17, 2013 Meeting Minutes

Leadership Reports

Congregational Chair – Rick Stehouwer

Pastor’s Report – Marv Friesen

Elders Report – Krista Weidner

Finance Committee Report – Jim Rosenberger

Income and Expense Summary Report – fiscal year-to-date

Balance Sheet Report – fiscal year-to-date

Budgeting Proposal for Church-wide and Home Ministry Funds

Proposals/Action Items

Bylaws Committee

Revised Bylaws

Proposed Ballot for Bylaws Ratification

Current Bylaws (for reference)

Anabaptist Student Ministry Committee

Funding Proposal

Affirmation of Pastoral Search Committee Nominees

Proposal to discern the Biblical and theological foundations for the full inclusion of LGBTQ persons in the life of the church

Committee Reports

Worship Committee – Gloria Horst Rosenberger

Fellowship Committee – Elaine Mercer

Ghana Mission Partnership Committee – Fran Osseo-Asare

Meetinghouse Committee – Doug Yoder

Safe Sanctuary ad hoc Committee – Gloria Horst Rosenberger

Current Safe Sanctuary Policy

Other Business

Closing

Pastor Reflection

Lights & Prayers for Peace

All are welcome to gather for a silent vigil for peace in Israel and Gaza.

Join us as we express our communal longing for an end to violence everywhere. Candles or other lights are welcome.

Please leave flags at home and simply bring your prayerful presence.

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