The Midlands Churches of Christ

MINUTES OF THE TRUSTEES
TUESDAY 24TH JULY 2007

ATTENDEES: Scott Bryden, Marilyn Dean (chair), Jimmy Ogunshakin and Andrew Torbet
IN ATTENDANCE: Andy & Tammy Fleming were welcomed to their first meeting
APOLOGIES: none

The meeting opens with prayer.

  Topic Action
1. Approval of Previous Minutes  
  The Minutes from the meeting held on 19th June 2007 were agreed and duly signed by Marilyn Dean who acted as chair for that particular meeting.  
2. Matters Arising  
  The Stewardship organisation is running a course called “Sharpening” in November for Trustees and others concerned with church business. It was agreed that MD should attend and that Andy Chapman be invited to join her to gain more knowledge about the role of a Trustee.  
3. Shepherds Items  
  None  
4. Finances  
  SB has approached an insurance broker for insurance for the minibus and is awaiting a quote. Warner Baker had confirmed that the Mini Bus seat belts met the width criteria for children. Some of the work required to prepare the minibus for the church’s use is now complete. We still need to have the respray and wording added. SB
  The regular Management accounting spreadsheet was presented for June. MD
5. AGM  
  AT ran through his presentation for the MCoC Annual Report to the church on Sunday 29th June. AT
6. Employment of Minister  
  The meeting is grateful to God that the Flemings have arrived and that the employment formalities are being completed. Contact has been made with the Inland Revenue and payroll instructions have been received.  
7. Legal Matters  
  None  
8. Any Other Business  
  International Leadership Conference. MEWS (Middle East World Sector) is sponsoring the Flemings to attend this. The Ogunshakins will attend on behalf of the MCoC congregations. It is hoped that both couples will be able to report material of instruction and encouragement to both congregations upon their return.  
9. Date of Next Meeting  
  The date of the next meeting was set for 6.30 pm Thursday 6th September 2007. An additional meeting was subsequently called for the 21 August 2007.  

Marilyn Dean
For Church Secretary