Church Council
June 15, 2006

Present:  Chairperson Janet Kohlmorgen; Mary Alice and Tony D’Ambrosio; Janet and Burt Goodrich; Sue Campbell.  The meeting was opened with prayer by Janet K. 

May minutes were reviewed and accepted.

Treasurer’s report , presented by Burt Goodrich, was reviewed and accepted with one minor correction.  Committees have been very vigilant with their expenditures.  With our income less than anticipated,  committees are encouraged to continue to be sensitive to our cash flow status.

Committee Reports

Deacon’s Report: See written report.  Sue Campbell noted the Deacons are still working on getting a guest minister for July 2.  If one is not available for that date, communion will be held on July 9 rather than the 2nd.  Coverage will also be needed for two weeks in the fall while Pastor Jim recovers from a medical procedure. 

Trustees Report:  Burt gave an oral report.  The church currently has one representative, Norm May,  on the Meeting House Oversight Committee.  Norm would like to step down come fall.  The selectmen may ask us to recommend a  new representative at that time.  Thank you, Norm, for all the hard work you have done on this committee on our behalf. 

Christian Education:  No report

Membership and Evangelism:  See written report.  Steve Henrikson reported the directory is done and we are waiting for the final copies to arrive. 

Missions Ministries: Mary Alice updated the committee on items noted in the written report. 

Music:

1. Tony gave a status report on the clarification/revision of language concerning organist coverage/ fees for weddings.
2. There has been some expenditure of funds to insure there are adequate copies of music to be performed for the remainder of the year.
3. Many of the choir robes are too long, yet are not easily shortened.  Need further thought how to address this.

Publicity:  No report.  Council noted the excellent coverage in the papers and the postcard mailings for the upcoming Roast Beef Dinners.

Church Organizations

LVA/EC:   No report
Men’s Club:  No report

Old Business:

• Youth Leader:  No change in status
• Flock Report:  The bowling ‘party’ was well received.  A summer gathering is being planned with a focus  on church family. 
• Retreat Update:  Janet K. distributed summary sheets from the retreat.  Each committee is asked to review them and identify those items that align with their committee’s duties and responsibilities for potential action. 
• Fund raiser:

1. There will be a dinner-dance/social at the Woodbound Inn in the fall.  Potential dates are October 14, 20, and 13.  $25 per person.  Janet K.  will contact possible DJ’s.  Tentative schedule:  6:30-7:30 – appetizers; 7:30 – dinner; 7:30-10:30 music.   Everyone is asked to give thought to a silent auction item they could contribute so we could have a silent auction during the event.  We need to think of a name for the event that would denote a community focus and encourage attendance by the wider Rindge community.
2. Tony shared his research on a possible auction fund raiser.  It would require much more man power and work than we have available at this time. 

New Business: 

Burt closed the meeting with prayer.    Next meeting:  July 20, 2006

Janet Goodrich, Clerk

Diaconate

The Deacons met on June 8, 2006 at 7:00^pm. Those in attendance were Sue Chatwin, Sue Campbell, Sandy Harding, Jean Raymond, Steve Chace, Barbara Wells and Rev. Jim Melhorn.  Sue Chatwin opened the meeting with prayer.

Steve Chace will be the Deacon of the Month for July.   Assisting him with communion will be Jean Raymond, Sue Chatwin and Sue Campbell. 

Sandy sent out 11 cards; encouragement to Peg Brummer and Jean Benson, get well to Bernice Ferwerda, sympathy to Flossie Hastings, Phyllis Ames and Laura Henrikson, and for confirmation to Jacob Berardi, John Kohlmorgen, Jordan Melhorn, Michael Skowronek and Perry Thomas.

An information letter for pulpit supply pastors was revised and payment procedures were discussed. 

Coffee hour will be held on June 11^th even though a Sunday School/choir picnic is planned after church.

When new members are scheduled to be ushers or greeters, they will be sent a list of duties by the Deacon of the Month.

Pastor Jim will be at the Horton Center on July 2^nd so a guest preacher will fill in for him.  Pastor Jim said that he will have nasal surgery in the fall to correct sleep apnea and will not be able to talk or preach for two weeks.   No weddings are scheduled until September.

Sue Chatwin said that our church is a member of the Rindge Chamber of Commerce and that on June 21^st there will be an “After Hours” from 5:30 -7:00 at West Rindge Builders. 

The next meeting will be on July 13^th.  Barbara closed with prayer at 8:10^pm.

Barbara Wells, Secretary

Board of Trustees
June 13, 2006

The meeting began at 7:00^pm with Burt Goodrich, Cynthia Childs, Nancy Bogar, Norman May, Jane Hannon, David Marr and Frens Zwart present. Secretary’s minutes for May were accepted with one correction, and financials for May were accepted as presented. 

A. G. Edwards Account:  After several months of discussion and advice from Win Brown, the Trustees decided to sell half of the GM bond portfolio.  Motion was made and approved to sell said bonds and replace them with equal portions Trustees of Nuveen Equity Pre Opp Fund and Eaton Vance Enh. Equity Fund.

Trustee Policies: The Budget Disbursements Policy, Duties of the Treasurer, Wedding Policy and the Kitchen Usage Policy are all under discussion. 

Grounds and Buildings:  The Oversight Committee will meet June 20^th.  They are looking at getting quotes on several projects:  Exterior painting, replacing the circuit box, redoing the Town Hall Floor, reinforcing the flooring in the attic, and bathroom conditions.  Ward Fund Trustees have indicated to Selectmen they would be willing to fund some of these projects.  On other matters, Dave Marr was given okay to find someone to repair/clean the stove exhaust fan. 

Old/New Business:  Although it has been discussed before, the problem of having pictures taken of the interior of the Church has not been accomplished.  Trustees will be more proactive on this subject.

Next meeting is Tuesday, July 11^th, at 7:00^pm.

 Respectively submitted,   Nancy Bogar, Secretary

Mission Ministries Team
June 4, 2006

The Mission Ministries Committee met Sunday, June 4, 2006 at 11:30^am.  In attendance were Laura Henrikson, Una Bigelow, Jim Melhorn, Marie Marr, Mary Alice D’Ambrosio and Mark Warner.

Marie opened the meeting with a prayer and the minutes of the May 7^th meeting were reviewed and approved.

Laura reviewed the correspondence received since last meeting, which included; 1). A notice from the Community Kitchen in Keene informing that they are holding their 6th annual “Empty Bowl Project” event on 11/4/06.  The event will be a soup and bread supper.  Typically we place an empty bowl in the sanctuary and ask for donations.  We will continue to discuss this along with any ways we can participate.  2). Straight Ahead Ministries sent information on their work assisting micro-business.  There are 3 areas that they are focusing on and looking to raise funds; bio-diesel fuels ($15k), auto detailing ($10k), and organic gardening ($24k). 

Mary Alice gave a report on the recent Council meeting and the need to develop additional fund raising activities.  A couple of ideas were discussed.  The first was regarding the Town Fair on July 1, 2006 and the possibility of hosting a table. This is an all day event and it was decided that we would participate by selling Kimball’s Ice Cream.  The proceeds will go towards flood relief and the Committee would make a matching donation to the Church.  Marie did some research and Kimball’s will sell us the ice cream at 3 tubs for the price of 2 and they would donate the cups and spoons.  We will also display and sell the Fair Trade Coffee products.   Una volunteered to chair this event and we will need people to help setup along with people to help scoop the ice cream.  This will be announced during Sunday Service and a sign up sheet will be put out at coffee hour.  We will need to be setup by around 10:30 and the event starts at 11:00^am.  We are looking for 10 volunteers to work 2 hour shifts until around 8:30^pm.  Toppings will be provided and we will sell for $2.50, which is a bit less than what Kimball’s sells it for. 

Another idea for a fund raiser was to do an auction.  People would donate items and we would auction them off.  This will be brought up at Council and it was noted that we would need a lot of participation for it to be successful. 

Further discussion regarding the Alstead flood recovery efforts was held.  Jim reported that there are many needs and we should participate however we would like.  We decided to look into mobilizing a work crew on a Saturday sometime in September and thought that it would be good to include the youth group as well.  Jim will get back in touch with the Minister and see what dates would be good and how we should coordinate.  More information will be communicated as the details are worked out. 

It was noted that the first roast beef supper is on June 24^th and the Men’s Club needs to be contacted to find out how much of the Fair Trade Coffee they will need.  Marie will talk with Dave. 

We will hold an additional meeting on June 28^th at 7:00^pm to finalize the plans for the July 1^st event.  The next regular meeting will be on 7/9/06.  Una will give the opening prayer and Mark will give the closing prayer. 

Mary Alice closed the meeting with a prayer.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Warner
Secretary

Membership and Evangelism Committee

The Membership and Evangelism Committee did not meet this month.

The draft copy of the Directory has been received, reviewed and returned.  We anticipate the final copy soon.  We thank you for your patience. 

Our next meeting will be Thursday July 27^th at 7:00^pm in the Vestry.

Submitted by,
Steve Henrikson, Secretary

July Worship Services

July 2  – Our Deacons will lead worship while Rev. Melhorn is away at Horton Center.

Ushers: Jane Hannon & Sue Campbell
Greeters: Ken & Sandy Harding
Deacon of the Month: Steve Chace

Scripture Reading: Zephaniah 3:8-13
Sermon: “Superman!”
Lay Reader: Laura Henrikson
Ushers: Stephen & Penny Chace
Greeters: Joyce & Larry Kabat
Deacon of the Month: Steve Chace

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:14-29
Sermon: “Power Politics”
Lay Reader: Steve Henrikson
Ushers: Trudie Kalinen & Maura Keegan
Greeters: Lisa Galante & Amy Lanza
Deacon of the Month: Steve Chace

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:11-22
Sermon: “Good Fences Don’t Make Good Christians”
Lay Reader: Anita Phillips
Ushers: Burt & Janet Goodrich
Greeters: Marcie Miller & Trudie Kalinen
Deacon of the Month: Steve Chace

July 30

Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 12:1-13
Sermon: “You da man!”
Lay Reader: Steve Chace
Ushers: Dick & Donna Docekal
Greeters: Ed & Marti Gagnon
Deacon of the Month: Steve Chace

Youth Internship Program

An ecumenical experience for young people
Geneva, Switzerland, October 2006 - September 2007

The World Council of Churches welcomes three young people (aged 18-30) to serve as Interns in its Geneva offices. We look for Interns who are committed to the ideals of the ecumenical movement, to bring their energy, commitment and fresh vision to a specific work assignment. For the WCC, Interns represent the potential of the ecumenical movement, and its search for a renewed vocation. Interns bring valuable experiences to the WCC at the same time as they go through several modules of ecumenical learning. The WCC Internships Program prepares young people to continue their ecumenical involvement beyond the internship. Each intern is expected to plan an ecumenical project before the end of the internship period and implement this project once they return home.

WCC Youth Internships are usually for a period of 12 months. The next internship cycle is from October 2006 to September 2007. The interns are assigned a task within one of the WCC working areas. They carry out their tasks in co-operation with program staff, one of whom will supervise each intern.

General Qualifications
Interns should:

• Be between 18 to 30 years of age at the time the Internship begins. 
• Have strong links to their local Christian community and strong involvement in ecumenicalmovement at the national and/or regional level, and be prepared to return to that involvement after the internship. 
• Be able to work in English. Knowledge of one of the other WCC's working languages (French, Spanish or German) is desirable. 
• Be able to work with flexibility and an open mind in a multi-cultural environment.
• Have the capacity and willingness to handle administrative tasks.
• Have computer skills.
• Have communication skills (spoken, but also written).

• Short Curriculum Vitae (maximum of 2 pages) describing both your education/professional experience and your ecumenical/church involvement.
• Copy of a letter of recommendation from your church/ecumenical organization 
• Motivation letter

1. What is your involvement in your local church or ecumenical movement?
2. Why are you interested in the ecumenical movement and becoming a WCC intern?
3. Have you ever been involved in ecumenical youth work at a local, national or international level?
4. How can you further ecumenical (youth) work in your local or national situation?
5. Describe yourself (personality, values, and life experience).
6. What is your idea for an ecumenical project that you will start at home after the WCC internship program?

Only applications, which are fully completed, accompanied with the mentioned enclosures and received on time, will be considered. Applications should be submitted in English, by e-mail if possible, alternatively by fax or air mail. Your referees can send their recommendation letters directly to us (by e-mail or fax) if they prefer to do so. Due to the large number of applications received, it is not possible for us to acknowledge receipt of your application. Thank you for your patience and understanding. You will be notified by mail whether your application has been successful or not.

Special note for US applicants: Due to postal charges, we DO NOT accept express US Airmail courier. You can send your application by fax or e-mail if you want to be sure not to miss the deadline. Thank you for your understanding.
Applications should be addressed to:

WCC Youth Internships Program 
P O Box 2100
1211 Geneva 2
Switzerland                                        E-mail: LSM@wcc-coe.org
Phone: +41 22 791 6044
Fax: +41 22 791 6409
www.ecumenicalyouth.org

Kids in Church

3-year-old Reese: "Our Father, Who does art in heaven, Harold is His name. Amen."