The Building Committee reported that it is working on a Delancey courtyard gate as well as other minor improvements to that space. They are also evaluating the sanctuary heating, which is in a state of disrepair and may require significant capital to keep it functional.
The Personnel Committee is evaluating compensation and job descriptions in light of the number of open positions. The committee also discussed the need for a policy related to the usage of the three apartments in 1710.The Session agreed that communion will be offered at all services (9, 11, 2 and 6:30) on April 13 (Palm Sunday). There will be no other communion services in April.
The Session approved the following projects for the Easter Sacrificial Offering (descriptions will come later in a bulletin insert):
- SIM Galmi Hospital, Niger
- Karen Community, Thailand and Myanmar
- Los Olivos Church, Barranquilla, Colombia – Carlos Berrio
- Santiago Theological Seminary (STS), Dominican Republic – Bruce McDowell
- and Sight for Souls, Ethiopia – John Kempen.
The Session encourages all to consider attending the Adult Bible School. Classes include a men’s class, women’s class, new members class, a class on the second half of Hebrews, and a class on the 3:16 verses from the Bible.
Session discussed this past Friday’s forum and recognizes that there remains much work to do in restoring health and trust in our church. We look forward to continued dialog with you individually, in coming congregational meetings and forums, and at the Spring Parish meetings in May. Please do bring your concerns to your shepherding elder.
Pray for elders meeting with people for pastoral issues.
The Session encourages all to attend the upcoming parish meetings in May. Check the schedule for your parish and mark it in your calendars.
“What god is so great as our God?” (Psalm 77: 13b)
Sincerely for the Session,
George K. McFarland
Clerk of Session