APOLOGIES: Bob & Maureen Truman, Trevor & Maxine Dennis, Scott & Clare Bryden, Duncan & Juliette Lawrence and Kay Baker.
The meeting began at 7.40pm and opened with a prayer.
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Matters Arising from previous Minutes (24/07/2003) |
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- 1.7 This confidential matter was taken forward to the next meeting.
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- 1.8 (Ladywood Account) JO talked to Matt Auton & Paul Rowden. JO reported that Matt Auton had completed all necessary paperwork.
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- 1.10 (Youth Ministry) This item would be placed on the Agenda for T&MD on their return from vacation.
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- 1.14 (Budget - gathering figures) Confirmed by those present that this was being done in their groups. Coventry fluctuating at present.
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- 1.15 (New Venue) WB had not had any come back from St Chads regarding the use of the chapel. WB would continue to follow this up.
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- 2. There was no news from the Hospital regarding the clean-up
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- 4.1 (Committees) Confirmed. A short meeting with Committee reps had been held to advise date of next meeting.
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- 4.2 (Kingdom Kids) The Vernons were on holiday. A&HT to discuss it with them on their return.
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- 5. (ICCM Communication) Brian Goodwin had responded to JO's email and had provided an extended list of contact names.
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Kip McKean's Letter |
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This item was deferred until a majority of members were present to discuss |
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Dating & Engaged Couples |
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This item was deferred until the next meeting |
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Youth Ministry |
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This item was deferred until T&MD had returned from their vacation. |
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Trust Documents |
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AT had heard that an announcement had been made regarding the presentation of trust documents at the next Friday meeting; he asked for clarification on how this would be carried out. JO & WB were able to confirm that this will simply be an opportunity to present the procedure to the congregation that would be adopted in order to draft the documents. Discussions would take place as agreed in the procedure. |
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HOPE Worldwide |
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WB had received an email informing us that HOPE were changing their banking procedures. Therefore they requested information regarding who was responsible for the banking of the Sunday collection for HOPE. It was thought best to speak with Paul Bourke (Benevolence Committee Rep) and ask him if he would oversee these matters with HOPE. AT would speak with PB. |
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Worship Service |
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WB asked that we take care to ensure that those on the service 'rota' had backup. This was especially important for those who may not be present for physical or emotional reasons. |
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Any Other Business |
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- Bible Study (Guard the Gospel) - WB reported that he had received a proposed study series for new converts which was put together by Charlie Fordham. This item would be forwarded to the next meeting for wider discussion.
- Pastoral Matter - This item was a matter of a confidential nature regarding a confession of sin from a member of the congregation. WB asked how he should best approach the matter. Those present felt that an atmosphere of grace coupled with spiritual counselling from scripture on the seriousness of sin would be an advisable way forward.
- Coventry - J&DO brought it to the groups attention that the Coventry congregation feel somewhat deserted. J&DO were commended for their continued service in spite of their own personal difficulties. J&DO advised the group that they would no longer be attending Coventry as of the end of August. WB would visit Coventry very shortly.
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