September 21, 2021
We began our meeting together with a meal in celebration of Ted Kuhn’s birthday. We passed around a Westminster Photo Directory from 30 years ago. Three of our elders were in that book. They are elders!! Carla and Sharon attended our meeting and gave their input. Bryan led a devotion one the 3 R’s – Ruin, Redemption, and Restoration. We approved a new and improved Ministry Team Structure. We are now recruiting Ministry Team Leaders and will eventually search for Ministry Team Members and other helpers. Look for more information in the next few months. Five special offerings were approved for the next year. Two each for Debt Reduction and Missions, and one for Mercy. We approved 5 elders and men from our church to fill the pulpit in the next year. The Network of Prayer was discussed and commitments to prayer for our homes and neighborhoods were made. A prayer map of the Augusta area will be up soon. On October 31, Laura Dekle will visit us from Engaging Disabilities Ministry. We will also have a Reformation Day Celebration at the church that night. No fellowship meal or prayer meeting that day. Home Groups were discussed and preparations will be made to launch them in the next 3 or 4 months. Our library Room is nearing completion. A separate AV room is also in the works. New pamphlets are available in the Narthex. The respect that our elders have for the church and for each other and the joy that they have in serving the bride of Christ is very evident and it is truly a blessing.