Minutes
The
Regular Monthly Business Meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order
at 6:52 pm, following prayer, by Pastor Paul Duncan, Moderator.
Minutes
from the meeting of December 11, 2005 had previously been distributed with the
financial report following the morning services. Additional minutes were distributed as need
to those present. A motion was made by
The
Treasurer’s Report was presented by
There
was no Deacon’s Report.
For
the Sanctuary Expansion Committee, Grover Harris stated that the committee was
recommending an increase in the amount set aside for Sanctuary Expansion. The original amount requested was $15,000 and
the committee is now recommending that we need $25,000 for the expansion. In answer to questions regarding the need for
the increase, the committee reported that the cost of the pews had increased
due to the overall rise of prices with manufacturing materials and the loss of
the quantity discount. There were also
additional necessary projects which were not included in the original bid, and
this would be an opportune time to
include rewiring the sound
board. Since the recommendation came
from committee, no second was needed and the motion was approved. The committee is hoping to start the
expansion soon.
For
the Long Range Planning Committee,
Darlene Warren made an announcement regarding the
Ladies’ Prayer Retreat on January 27, and
28.
Grover Harris made a motion to
adjourn at 7: 04 pm. The motion was
seconded and approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Reverend Paul Duncan, Moderator
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An Emergency Business Meeting was called to order at 12: 12
pm on Sunday morning, February 5, 2006 by Pastor Paul Duncan, Moderator. He explained that the Youth Minister,
Concerns were expressed that the young people would be
watching television at church.
Following discussion, a voice vote was taken. Since the results were not clear a vote was taken by show of hands. Results of the vote were 44 voting for the recommendation and 13 voting against. Since this was not a 90% margin, the motion was not approved. The meeting was adjourned at
12: 20 pm.
Respectfully
submitted,
Reverend Paul
Duncan, Moderator
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regular monthly business meeting of
A
request for the letter of C.W. (Pug) Gabrel was received from the
The
Financial Statement was presented by
For
the Deacon Council, Gary Landis recommended that the church purchase additional
juice trays for the Lord’s Supper. The
recommendation was passed by a voice vote.
Also
from the Deacon Council, Gary Landis recommended that the church purchase three
Baptismal Robes for about $100 each. The
recommendation was passed by a voice vote.
Gary
Landis also presented By-laws changes to be made, removing the outreach
responsibilities for Chris Williams, since Chris will no longer be assuming
those responsibilities. The list of
responsibilities will be placed under the subcategory of Outreach
Coordinator. Mr. Landis made a motion
that we amend the By-Laws’ time
requirements so that we can vote on the change at the next Business Meeting on
April 9, 2006, The motion was seconded
by Ken Daniel and passed by a unanimous vote.
For
the Budget and
Also
for the Budget and Finance Committee,
For
the Fellowship Hall Building Committee Ken Daniel made a recommendation to pay
a professional to bring both restrooms in the building into code with the
American Disabilities Act and to add handrails to the exits outside the
building. The recommendation was
approved by a voice vote.
Also
for the Fellowship Hall Building Committee,
Grover
Harris made a motion to adjourn at 7: 45.
The motion was seconded by D. L. Poulter and approved by a voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Reverend Paul Duncan,
Moderator
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The regular monthly business
meeting of
The
Financial Statement was presented by Cecil Evans I. He pointed out that $35,000 had been received
for the Amazon trip. A motion was made
by Mike Mathis and seconded by Aaron Landis to approve the Financial Statement
as presented. The motion was approved by
a voice vote.
For
the Deacons, Clifford Davis made a recommendation to approve the By-Laws as
amended. The recommendation was approved
by a voice vote.
Sunday
School Director, Cecil Evans II, reported an average of 98 in Sunday School for
the month of March.
For
AWANA, Diane Long announced that there was an average of 73 children during the
month of March, with high attendance being 77.
Pastor
Duncan announced that our church would be used for baptisms by other
churches.
A
motion was made by Mike Mathis and seconded by
Respectfully
submitted,
Reverend Paul
Duncan, Moderator
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The
regular monthly business meeting of
The
Financial Statement was presented by Cecil Evans I. A motion was made by Grover
Harris and seconded by Ken Daniel to approve the Financial Statement as
presented. The motion was approved by a
voice vote.
Cecil
Evans II reported an average of 99 in Sunday School for April.
For
the Budget and
For
the Building and Grounds Committee, Ken Daniel recommended that the church
accept John Grim’s bid for lawn service at the church for $400.00 per month for
the summer months. The money for this
service will be taken from the Maintenance fund. The recommendation was approved by a voice
vote.
Youth
Minister,
A
motion was made by Grover Harris and seconded by Mark Zimmerman to adjourn at
7:18 pm. The motion was approved.
Respectfully
submitted,
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The Financial Statement for the month of May was presented by Cecil Evans. A motion was made by Cecil Evans and seconded by Red Bagwell to accept the financial statement as presented. The motion was approved by a voice vote.
For the Deacon Council, Gary Landis stated that the Deacons were recommending some By-laws changes. He introduced Mark Webb, Chairman of the Personnel Committee, who presented the recommendation. These revisions will allow easier changes in staff duties and responsibilities, without revising the By-laws each time a change is needed. Copies of the By-laws changes were disseminated to members present and will be posted in the foyer for members to review. The recommendation coming from the Deacons was that these By-laws will be voted on at the next business meeting, knowing that it is not a full thirty days. The recommendation needed no second and was approved by a voice vote.
After a time of questions and comments regarding the new staff position Sunday School Director, Cecil Evans II, reported an average of 96 during the month of May.
A motion was made by Red Bagwell and seconded by
Respectfully
submitted,
Pastor Paul Duncan,
Moderator
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The Financial Statement for June was presented by
Cecil Evans, who made a motion to accept the Financial Statement as
presented. The motion was seconded by
Red Bagwell and the report was approved by a voice vote.
Sunday School Director, Cecil Evans II announced an
average of 86 in Sunday School for June, with 11 visitors.
For the Deacons’ Report, Gary Landis stated that the Deacons were recommending that the by-laws be voted on in this meeting with the revisions that were presented in the meeting on June 11. Red Bagwell made a motion to amend the Deacons’ recommendation to state that the vote on the by-laws be tabled until the next business meeting in order to prepare a secret ballot to vote on each change individually. The amended recommendation was seconded by Herb Renshaw was approved by a show of hands. A time for questions was given. Copies of the presentation information from the previous business meeting were disseminated to those who needed them.
Susan Arbo made a motion that a Designated Fund be
established in the budget to accommodate donations for the MTM Youth Club. Susan Arbo is to serve as the contact
person. The motion was seconded by
Clifford Davis and was approved by a voice vote.
Pastor Duncan described the events that were to take
place during the Brazos River Nights (Revival) to be held July 31 through
August 4, 2006. The Revival is being
sponsored by
For the WMU, Darlene Warren made a motion for
Cecil Evans made a motion to combine three of the
Designated Fund items into one item. These items would be items 10 m –
Sanctuary Expansion, 10 s- Building Fund, and 10 u- Helping Hands Fund. The motion was seconded by Mark Webb and
approved by a voice vote.
Susan Arbo made a motion to move $200 from the
Building Fund into the newly established MTM Fund. The motion was seconded by Mark Zimmerman and
approved by a voice vote.
Grover Harris made a motion to adjourn at 7:30 pm. The motion was approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Pastor Paul Duncan,
Moderator
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regular monthly business meeting of
The
Treasurer’s Report was presented by Cecil Evans I. He noted one area on the Financial Statement
that needed to be corrected. This was a
line item in Designated Funds for the Library Fund in the amount of
$160.00. Although the amount was
printed the line item did not print during the copying process. Clifford Davis moved to accept the Financial
Statement as presented and corrected.
The motion was seconded by Red Bagwell and approved by a voice vote.
For
July the average Sunday School attendance was 82.
For
the Deacons,
For
the Nominating Committee, Brenda Davis recommended a list of those nominated
for positions as teachers, officers and committee personnel. Needing no second, the recommendation was
approved by a voice vote.
For
the Nursery Committee, Angela Duncan explained that there would soon be two
nurseries: one for children from birth
to 18 months, and one for children 19 months to 36 months of age. In order to expand to two nurseries, new
supplies are needed. She recommended
that the church take $608.96 from the General Fund to be used for Special
Projects in order to supply the new nursery.
As a recommendation, the request needed no second and was approved by a
voice vote.
Representing
the Building and Grounds Committee,
Also
coming from the Personnel Committee, and related to the job descriptions, was
the recommendation to furnish office equipment for the new position at a cost
of about $1,650.00 from the General Fund.
The recommendation was approved by a voice vote.
Another
recommendation from the Personnel Committee was to approve Aaron Landis as
Interim Youth Pastor at a salary of $250.00 per week plus cell phone and
mileage reimbursements, which is the salary that Chris Williams was previously
making as a part-time Youth Pastor. The
motion was approved by a voice vote.
The
final recommendation was to approve the salary for the Financial/Records
Secretary at $180.00 per week. This
would be a 20-hour week for 22 weeks.
This amount picks up a portion of the position allotted for Chris
Williams when he was voted to do full-time work. The money was already budgeted. The recommendation was approved by a voice
vote.
For
WMU, Darlene Warren recommended an amount of $510 for the Mary Hill Davis Texas
Missions Offering. The recommendation
was approved by a voice vote.
Pastor
Paul Duncan moved that, as a church, we show our support for Janie Walker as a
worker in the prison ministry, Servants of Grace. The motion was seconded by
Pastor
Duncan also announced that there were 8 baptisms resulting from the Brazos
River Nights Revival.
At
7:45 pm, Grover Harris moved to adjourn.
The motion was approved by a voice vote.
Respectfully
submitted,
Pastor Paul Duncan,
Moderator
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Financial Statement for the month of August was presented by Cecil Evans. He reported a very good month of collections
and moved that the Financial Statement be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Mark Webb and was
approved by a voice vote.
For
Sunday School, Director Cecil Evans II reported an average of 86 for the month
of August with ten visitors.
The
Deacons had no report.
For
the Nominating Committee Brenda Davis read a list of 22 workers to be approved to work in AWANAS.
The recommendation from the committee needed no second, and was approved by a
voice vote. Mrs. Davis also announced
that one Sunday School Class had been overlooked during the presentation in
August. This class, Young Adults II is
being taught by Pastor Paul Duncan,, who has already been approved.
For
the Personnel Committee, Mark Webb presented Billie Robertson to be hired as
the Financial Secretary for the church.
This position was approved in the August meeting. Ms. Robertson had
excellent recommendations and background experience. Cecil Evans made a suggestion that Luella
continue to work with the Financial Statement until the end of September. Ms. Robertson will be available to start work
on September 18, 2006, but may come in earlier than that if her schedule
allows. She will be paid for the time
she puts in. The motion to hire Billie
Robertson was approved by a voice vote.
Luella
Evans presented the need to approve messengers to the Paluxy Baptist
Association. Luella Evans, Darlene Warren, Tommy Warren, Paul Duncan, Angela Duncan, Robbie Hayworth,
and Janie Walker were nominated as messengers.
Pastor Duncan moved to approve these seven as messengers. The motion was seconded by Cecil Evans and
approved by a voice vote.
Mrs.
Evans also presented a need for messengers to the Baptist General Convention of
Texas (BGCT), which will be held in
Pastor
Duncan made a motion to approve Paul and Angela Duncan and Luella Evans as
messengers to the BGCT. The motion was
seconded by Gary Landis.
Luella
Evans announced that the Paluxy Baptist Associations Missions Fair is being
held at
Robbie
Hayworth announced that ants and roaches were seen in the Fellowship Hall and
over the weekend and there is a need for spraying.
For
the Library Committee, Carol Harris gave information regarding the Church
Library. She stated that Action Baptist
had donated over 500 books, and that there is a need for help with covering
these books. She also stated that the
Grand Opening of the Church Library will be held on October 29, 2006 during our
Fifth Sunday Fellowship.
Grover
Harris made a motion to adjourn at 6:32 pm.
The motion was seconded by Mark Zimmerman, and members approved the
motion by standing for closing prayer.
Respectfully
submitted,
Pastor Paul Duncan,
Moderator
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Minutes of Regular Business Meeting
Sunday, October 8, 2006
The regular monthly business meeting
of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order at 6:51pm following pray by
Pastor Paul Duncan, moderator.
Testimony given by Mary Ann Leap,
she will be moving to the metroplex but hopes to visit often.
The minutes of the September
10, 2006 business meeting were approved as typed. A motion was made by
Red Bagwell to accept the minutes, seconded by Gary Landis and passed with
unanimous voice vote.
Gratitude and applause was given to
Reports:
Treasurer’s Report was given by
Cecil Evans I. The Financial Statement for September was read and it was
reported that collections are good and up from previous months. The
average weekly collections for September were $4,113.00. The Mary Hill
Davis Fund had total contributions of $1,046.64 which surpassed the set
goal. Tom Harris asked if the new Budget for 2007 was ready for
approval. Cecil announced that it was in progress and if anyone had a
budget request they need to be turned into the Finance Committee. The
2007 Budget will be presented at the December business meeting for
approval. Cecil stated that the CD’s at the bank would be coming up for
renewal soon. Cecil made a motion to accept the financial statement as printed,
motion was seconded by Red Bagwell with unanimous approval given by voice
vote.
Sunday school report was given by
Cecil Evans II. The average attendance is 88 on Sunday morning for Sunday
school.
AWANA Report was given by Sam
Long. Sam reported an average of 60 kids on Wednesday night. There
have been plenty of volunteers but more are always welcome.
Gary Landis reported that there was
no business for the Deacon’s Report.
Nominating Committee Report was
given by Brenda Davis. Brenda announced she was voted chairman of the
committee at a meeting held October 1, 2006. She reported that the
Committee was presenting people to be on the Committee of Committee’s that will
be sitting the rules and restrictions for the Youth Minister Search Committee.
The motion was for the following names to be approved to serve on the Committee
of Committee’s:
Youth Report was given by
Announcements:
Paul Duncan announced a Ministerial
Alliance meeting is going to be held in the Fellowship Hall October 18, 2006 at
noon.
The PBA Mission Fair will be held in
the Fellowship Hall on November 27, 2006 @ 6:30pm. Anyone wanting to help
serve or provide refreshments please contact Darlene Warren.
Paul Duncan announced that the
Committee on Committee’s would be reviewing the current Committee
structure.
There are several problems with the
sound system and equipment due to age and deterioration. There is a bid
being put together and expense requests made to replace and update the system.
A presentation will be made to the church soon to address the
situation.
The Long Range Planning Committee is
still meeting and putting together bids and plans of expansion to present as
soon as possible.
New Business:
Building and Grounds Committee made
a motion to have the parking lot patched, sealed and stripped at a cost of
$4,978.35 by
Motion was made to dismiss at 7:45pm
by
Pastor Paul Duncan, Moderator
Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/
Records
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Minutes of Regular Business Meeting
Sunday, November 12, 2006
The regular monthly business
meeting of
The minutes of the October 12,
2006 business meeting were approved as presented. A motion to accept the
minutes was made by Red Bagwell, seconded by Sophie Poulter and passed with
unanimous voice vote.
Letters:
A Request of Letter was received
from
Reports:
Treasurer’s Report was given by
Cecil Evans I. The Financial Statement for October was read with an
explanation given for the large expenditures in Maintenance and Parking Lot
Fund. The Buckner’s Children Fund was closed with the balance of $59.00
being sent to them. The motion was made by Cecil Evans to accept the
Financial Statement as printed, seconded by Gary Landis, and passed by
unanimous voice vote.
Sunday school report was given by
Cecil Evans II. The average attendance was 86 for Sunday School.
Gary Landis reported that there
was no business for the Deacon’s Report.
Committee on Committee’s report
was given by Tom Harris. A proposal was presented setting guidelines for
the Youth Search Committee. The proposal stated:
This committee is formed for the purpose of presenting to the
church a candidate for Youth Minister and is responsible for:
1. Collecting resumes and gathering all
pertinent information on candidates.
2. Interviewing candidates to determine that
the candidate is in agreement with
3. Visiting churches as appropriate
(Reimbursements will be given for travel as well as dining expenses.)
4. The committee should consist of 5 members
with a minimum of one youth and one representative from the personnel committee
selected by the personnel committee.
The written proposal is attached
to the original minutes on file in the church records.
The motion was made and seconded by the Committee on Committee’s therefore, it
only required a vote which passed unanimously by voice vote.
Transportation Committee report
was also given by Tom Harris. Tom stated he had started the search for a
new van but has been unable to find one for $15,000.00. He asked the church to
consider a carport to park the vans under to protect them from the sun.
Tom also requested to continue the $500.00 monthly transfer from the General
Fund to the Van Fund,
New Business:
Darlene Warren made a motion to
approve a goal of $5,100.00 for the Lottie Moon offering, Red Bagwell seconded,
and the motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Concerning the Wednesday night
services before Thanksgiving (Nov 22), Ann Grasty made a motion to cancel services,
the motion was seconded by Darlene Warren, and carried unanimous by voice
vote.
Cecil Evens I made a motion to
transfer the $440.60 from 10q Designated Miscellaneous into the General Fund.
This account is only used for specific purposes and should carry no balance but
has not done so. The motion was seconded by
Paul Duncan announced that the
Jehovah’s Witnesses (JWs) have been visiting people in the neighborhood.
He suggested that we have a class on Sunday nights to inform people how to
defend our belief in Baptist Doctrine, enabling them to properly respond to the
JWs and other false teachings. Dr. Paul Henebury is currently visiting
our church and this is his field of expertise. He could inform us about
other religions and teach us how to respond or defend the Baptist beliefs.
Paul has visited with the Deacons concerning this and the budget for
Pulpit Supply has a balance of $450.00, so it was suggested to pay him $100.00
per service. A motion was made by Tom Harris to pay Dr. Henebury $100.00
per service informing and preparing us to defend right doctrine. The motion was
seconded by
Announcements:
Darlene Warren reminded everyone
of the Missions Fair coming up on November 27, 2006 @ 6:30pm in the Fellowship
Hall. Anyone wanting to help serve or provide refreshments please contact
Darlene Warren.
Motion was made to dismiss at
7:45pm by
Pastor Paul Duncan, Moderator
Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/
Records
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Minutes of Regular Business Meeting
Sunday, December 10, 2006
The regular monthly business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order at 6:54pm following pray by Pastor Paul Duncan, moderator.
The minutes of the November 12, 2006 business meeting were
approved as presented with a motion to accept by Mark Webb, seconded by
Letters:
No letters were received.
Reports:
Treasurer’s Report was given by Cecil Evans I. The Financial Statement for November was presented by Cecil Evans with motion to accept it as printed, seconded by Gary Landis and carried unanimous by voice vote. The Lottie Moon offering currently holds a balance of approximately $1,500.00
Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans II. The average attendance is 85 for Sunday school.
Gary Landis reported that there was no business for the Deacon’s Report.
AWANA Report was given by Sam Long. The AWANA store is Wednesday, December 13th if anyone has items to donate they should be dropped off to Diane, who would be working all week to prepare for store.
New Business:
Nominating Committee- Brenda Davis representing the Nominating Committee brought a recommendation before the church to approve the following nominees as the Youth Search Committee:
Motion was made to accept the nominees by the Nomination Committee therefore, no second was required, and vote carried unanimous by voice vote.
Nominating Committee also made recommendations to fill the empty seats of several different committees’. The recommendations are as follows:
Personnel Committee – Terry Owens
Nominating Committee – Mollie Barnes
Church Director – Sam Long
Motion was made to accept the nominees by the Nominating Committee therefore, no second was required, and carried unanimous by voice vote.
Transportation Committee- Gary Landis representing the Transportation Committee made a motion to donate, upon the purchase of another van, the 1978 fifteen passenger white van to Brazos River Baptist, along with all the financial responsibilities, and the stipulation that we are allowed to use it when necessary on Wednesday nights for picking up children for AWANA. Tom Harris is currently searching for a van to purchase. The motion coming from a Committee does not require a second and thereby passed unanimously by voice vote.
Announcements:
Paul Duncan asked everyone to consider moving the 2nd Saturday fellowship meal to the last Sunday evening of each month due to lack of attendance. No motion was made, only comments and suggestions about how to raise attendance or move the fellowship meal.
Motion was made to dismiss at 7:45pm by Grover Harris and carried unanimous by everyone standing for closing prayer.
Pastor Paul Duncan, Moderator
Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records