MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, January 13, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order at 6:34 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2008, following prayer by Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on December 9, 2007, were approved as printed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Sam Long, seconded by Richard Lane, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            None

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for December was presented representing a balance of $101,269.93 in the general fund and a total balance of $104,897.54 including designated funds.  A motion to accept as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Dale Moore seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of December was 73 members and visitors.        

 

For the deacons’ report, it was announced that the deacons will be looking to appoint new members to the deaconate, and they request that the church be in prayer with them as decisions are made.

 

There was nothing to report from AWANA.

          

New Business:

                        None

                                   

            A motion was made by Richard Lane to adjourn, and it carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, February 10, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order, February 10, 2008, following prayer by Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on January13, 2008, were approved with the following correction; typed minutes stated there was a total balance of $104,897.54, which should have been $140,807.54.   A motion to accept the minutes with corrections was made by Cecil Evans, seconded by Dale Moore, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            None

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for January was presented representing a balance of $102,146.18 in the general fund and a total balance of $140,774.12 including designated funds.  A motion to accept as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Brad Glenn seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of January was 78 members and visitors.  Paul Duncan briefly discussed the possibility of a new Sunday school class starting.  He asked for prayers and guidance as this process begins.         

 

For the deacons’ report, it was announced that the deacons will be looking to appoint new members to the deaconate, and they request that the church be in prayer with them as decisions are made.  As well as, if there are any nominations please contact Gary Landis or Paul Duncan.

 

            The Awana report from Sam Long briefly explained the recent visit of a missionary from Tokyo the children enjoyed.

 

Announcement:

            Weather permitting, the Fifth Sunday service (March 30) will be held outside underneath the tabernacle.  Details are still being worked out and will be announced at a latter time.

 

            A motion was made by Aaron Landis to adjourn, and it carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, March 9, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on March 9, 2008, following prayer by Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on February 10, 2008, were approved as presented.   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Fred Burnett, seconded by Joe Wallace, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            A request for the transfer of letter for Chris and Amber Williams was received from First Baptist Church Copperas Cove.   A motion was made by Billie Robertson to grant a letter of recommendation, it was seconded by Ken Daniel, and it carried unanimously with a voice vote.

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for February was presented representing a balance of $103,788.32 in the general fund and a total balance of $141,293.83 including designated funds.  A motion to accept as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Grover Harris seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of February was 83 members and visitors.         

 

For the deacons’ report, it was announced that the deacons would be attending a deacon retreat, and a request for prayer was made.

 

            The youth report was given by David Powell.  A question was addressed concerning what the youth were being taught on Sunday morning and Wednesday evening.  David explained that on Sunday morning he is teaching from a Student Life curriculum and Wednesday night is more focused toward the ABC’s of salvation. 

 

New Business:

            Darlene Warren motioned a request to be reimbursed for expenses incurred and to purchase any necessary items remaining for the VBS clinic that was to be held the following evening.  Cecil Evans, I seconded the motion for reimbursement to Darlene and approved any further required expenses.  The motion was carried unanimously by a voice vote.  

 

            Pam Glenn brought forth a motion to allow Stonewater the use of the tables and chairs from the fellowship hall for a fundraiser to sponsor the Amazon mission trip on which Pam will be going.  John Key would be responsible for the pick-up and delivery of the tables and chairs.  The motion was seconded by Fred Burnett and carried unanimous by voice vote.  The tables are to be marked “MBC” with a permanent marker, a job volunteered to be done by Selina Steel.

 

            Sophie Poulter brought forth a motion to provide the Christian Women’s Job Corp with a check for $25 from the CWJC designated fund to keep on hand as petty cash for meal emergencies.  Tom Harris seconded this motion, and it was passed by voice vote unanimously.

 

           

 

 

Danny Morgan, representing the nominating committee, presented a recommendation for the approval of two new Sunday school teachers:

            Glenn Wilson to teach a third co-ed class;

            Aaron Parker to teach a class on Spiritual Warfare beginning on March 31.

The motion did not require a second coming since it came from a committee.  It was voted on and carried unanimously by voice vote.

 

Announcement:

            Weather permitting, the Fifth Sunday service (March 30) will be held outside underneath the tabernacle.                         

            A motion was made by Sophie Poulter to adjourn, and it carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, April 13, 2008

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on April 13, 2008, following prayer by Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on March  9, 2008, were approved as presented.   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Cecil Evans, seconded by Sam Long, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            A request for the transfer of letter for Paul Hyde was received from Stonewater Church in Granbury.   A motion was made by Darlene Warren to grant a letter of recommendation, it was seconded by Cecil Evans, and it carried unanimously with a voice vote.

A request for the transfer of letter for John, Jane, Colton and Casey Key was received from Stonewater Church in Granbury.   A motion was made by Gary Landis to grant a letter of recommendation, it was seconded by Mark Zimmermann, and it carried unanimously with a voice vote.

            A request for the transfer of letter for Dancey Holiday was received from Stonewater Church in Granbury.   A motion was made by Selina Steel to grant a letter of recommendation, it was seconded by Gary Landis, and it carried unanimously with a voice vote.

A request for the transfer of letter for Andrea Bartula was received from Stonewater Church in Granbury.   A motion was made by Cecil Evans to grant a letter of recommendation, it was seconded by Mark Zimmermann, and it carried unanimously with a voice vote.

           

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for March was presented representing a balance of $103,404.97 in the general fund and a total balance of $145,425.90 including designated funds.  A motion to accept as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Brad Glenn seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, I.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of March was 79 members and visitors.         

 

            The youth report was given by David Powell.  The “Coins for Camp” cups were handed out during the morning service for people to fill with extra change and return to the youth for camp money.   David announced camp would be the week of June 23rd – 27th in Missouri.      

He further elaborated from the previous meeting on a question asked concerning what the youth are being taught.  He explained they are discussing what a Christian life should look like and how we live life as a Christian.

He requested to have the basketball goal replaced.  Paul Duncan requested David look into what was needed to accomplish this and get back to him and they would go from there. 

 

Announcement:

            The new ice machine has arrived and been set up inside the janitorial closet in the Fellowship Hall.

 

There will be no evening services for April 27th.  The MBC Choir will be performing at the Music Festival at Acton Baptist.  The program begins at 5:30, everyone is invited to come and support the choir.                

           

A motion was made by Sam Long to adjourn, and it carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, May 11, 2008

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on May 11, 2008, following prayer by Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on April 13, 2008, were approved with a correction as to the placement of the new ice machine.   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Joe Wallace, seconded by Cecil Evans I, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            No letters were received.

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for April was presented representing a balance of $105,577.25 in the general fund and a total balance of $148,412.52 including designated funds.  A motion to accept as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Glenn Wilson seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of April was 82 members and visitors.         

 

            The youth report was given by David Powell.  The “Coins for Camp” cups raised approximately $280.00 and the Garage sale raised $550.00 for youth camp. Youth camp is only one and a half months away, June 16-23.  The exact number of kids attending camp should be determined at the parent meeting being held May 18th at 4:45pm in the youth room. 

 

Announcement:

            There will be two trees purchased at approximately $300 to replace the one lost in the storm at the parsonage. 

 

Paul Duncan announced that information is being sought concerning the installation of projectors in the Sanctuary.   More information will be presented as soon as it is available.

 

Bill Martin is checking into getting the metal pole needed to replace the basketball goal. He will contact Paul Duncan or David Powell when he has a definite decision.               

           

A motion was made by Aaron Landis to adjourn, and it carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

 

 

 


MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, June 8, 2008

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on June 8, 2008, following prayer by Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on May 11, 2008, were approved.   A motion to accept the minutes was made by Cecil Evans I, seconded by Mark Zimmermann, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            No letters were received.

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for May was presented representing a balance of $105,013.72 in the general fund and a total balance of $144,877.16 including designated funds.  A motion to accept as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Paul Henebury seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of May was 81 members and visitors.         

 

            The youth report was given by David Powell.  Youth camp is only a few weeks away coming on June 22-27.  The exact number of kids attending camp will be determined at the parent meeting being held June 15 in the youth room.  Bill Martin is unable to get the metal post for the goal stand, so David will continue in his efforts to replace the whole basketball goal.  The approximate cost of replacement will be between $100 and $200 dollars.

           

            The deacons’ report was given by Gary Landis who announced that Danny Morgan has replaced Gary as chairman of the deaconate.  A great deal of gratitude and appreciation went to Gary for the job he did while serving as   chairman of deacons.

 

            The Hospitality Committee, represented by Marion Landis, requested MBC to cover the cost of providing the meat for the meal at the funeral services for Mrs. Partridge.  Glenn Wilson made a motion to allot up to $75 from the general fund for this expense.  The motion was seconded by Danny Morgan and passed unanimously by voice vote.     

 

            The Personnel Committee, represented by Paul Henebury, brought forth a motion from Dale Moore concerning a raise in pay for Mary Bevill.  Mary began as MBC’s pianist approximately two years ago as a temporary substitute upon Carol Kunkel’s illness and subsequent death.  She agreed at that time to stay at MBC until a permanent pianist could be hired.  Mary is currently being paid $25 per service or $75 per Sunday.  Dale requested her salary be raised to $40 per service or $120 per Sunday effective Sunday, June 15.   A recommendation coming from the Personnel Committee did not require a second from the congregation, and the motion passed unanimously by a voice vote. 

 

Announcement:

MBC is still in the process of obtaining bids for a projector system for the sanctuary.  As soon as information is available, it will be presented by Dale Moore. 

 

There will be a church work day on June 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.  Everyone is welcome.  There will be a variety of jobs available, so there will be something for everyone to do. 

 

Prayer was requested for Brazos River Baptist Church.  They are in need of help in many different areas.  There will be a proposal brought before the church at the next business meeting concerning ways that MBC can help.  

                       

            A motion was made by Aaron Landis to adjourn, and it carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, July 13, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on Sunday, July 13, 2008, prior to the worship service, following prayer by Pastor Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on June 8, 2008, were approved as printed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Brad Glenn, seconded by DL Poulter, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            None

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for June was presented representing a balance of $109,915.07 in the general fund and a total balance of $154,512.33 including designated funds.  A motion to accept the financial statement as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Red Bagwell seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of June was 83 members and visitors.        

 

Deacons’ report was given by the new Chairman of Deacons’, Danny Morgan.  He announced that the process of appointing new members to the deaconate is still ongoing.  In the meantime, the deacons’ have decided to volunteer for “Deacon of the Week”.  Every Sunday’s bulletin will specify a deacon, along with their telephone number, for the congregation to call upon when needed.  Members were encouraged to make contact with the deacon listed in the bulletin.   

 

There was nothing to report from AWANA.

 

The Youth report was given by David Powell.  He discussed youth camp and how much fun was had by all in attendance.  There were three sponsors and four youth attend camp.    A decision of salvation was made during the week from Deejay Daugherty, a Mambrino youth who attends on Wednesday evenings.  She attends Brazos River Baptist on Sunday’s where she will be baptized. 

The basketball goal is up and already being used by kids. 

Attendance has been slow during the summer months with kids attending camps and vacationing.  Hopefully attendance picks up more as school gets closer.     

          

New Business:

                                   

            The lease expired on the existing copier July 8th.  It was not feasible to renew the lease on the existing copier.  MBC received bids from several other sources and it was decided that the best decision would be to purchase a new machine outright with no service maintenance agreement.  Sam Long found a Xerox 8560 MFP/D for approximately $2,000.00.  This machine will perform the same functions as the existing copier (i.e.: # of copies, duplex).  Glenn Wilson made a motion to purchase the Xerox 8560MFP/D for approximately $2,000.00.  Paul Henebury seconded the motion and it passed with a unanimous voice vote.   

 

Sam Long announced that the church laptop Billie Robertson uses for the financial and membership records has once again broken and is not repairable this time.  Billie, who is a full time student, purchased a new laptop and wants to use this computer for school and MBC records.  Sam explained that the lifetime for a laptop is approximately 5 years and the cost was $1,000.00.  Billie has one more year of school before she begins to teach.  So, she will be working at MBC for at least another year.  Sam requested the church pay $200.00 toward the cost of the new computer.  A motion was made and seconded.  Someone requested to revise the motion and MBC pay $500.00 toward the computer cost; that motion was made, seconded and carried unanimous.    Tom Harris made the motion to pay $500.00 toward the cost of the new computer, which Billie will keep personally when she leaves MBC.  The motion was seconded by Aaron Landis and carried unanimous by voice vote.  

 

Motion was made by Red Bagwell to adjourn the meeting, motion carried unanimous by everyone standing for closing prayer. 

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, August 10, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on Sunday, August 10, 2008, following prayer by Pastor Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on July 13, 2008, were approved as printed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Glenn Wilson, seconded by Red Bagwell, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            None

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for July was presented representing a balance of $107,889.90 in the general fund and a total balance of $153,820.29 including designated funds.  A motion to accept the financial statement as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Joe Wallace seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of July was 79 members and visitors.        

 

The deacons’ report was given by Danny Morgan. On Sunday, August 17,   two new prospective deacons will be announced and will be giving their testimonies.  On August 31, the congregation will vote to confirm them as deacons.   

 

The Awana report was given by Diane Long.  Awana will begin its eighth year at MBC on Wednesday, September 3.  On August 27, there will be a leader meeting at 6:30 p.m. to prepare for the new year.  This will be the first year Awana has offered a class for children with “special needs”.  Susan Nelson, who has special training in this area, will be teaching this class.  Contact Susan with any questions regarding this particular class. Also, we are in need of van drivers for pick-up and take home of children on Wednesday evenings.  Drivers need to be at the church by 6 p.m. for pick-up and take-home begins at 8 p.m.  See Paul Duncan if you are available to help. 

 

The Youth report was given by David Powell, who announced the following upcoming events:

August 17 - The youth will meet after worship to paint the youth room.       

August 24 – There will be a youth/parent picnic after worship with a parent meeting to follow discussing plans for the new year.  

          

New Business:

 

            Tom Harris, representing the Transportation Committee, brought a motion before the congregation concerning the 1991 red minivan.  The red van, which was donated to Mambrino by a member many years ago, has severe problems with the electrical system and mechanics.  MBC has received an offer of $600 for the purchase of the van.  Tom made a motion to accept the offer of $600 for the 1991 red van, stipulating that possession of the van would not take place by the new owner until MBC received full payment.  Cecil Evans, II seconded the nomination, and a voice vote passed unanimously.  

 

 

 

Old Business:

Information concerning the installation of a projector system is still being sought. 

 

The previous needs concerning Brazos River Baptist Church have been satisfied for now, but future needs are forthcoming.  The church is looking at possibly purchasing land on Hayworth Highway.  Be in prayer for BRBC as necessary changes are being made.

  
Announcements:

 

Sam Long announced that the new copier is working as a copier only; a router is needed to make it work also as a printer, and Sam is installing the necessary equipment to make this happen.  The machine was placed in the room opposite where the old copier was and is ready to be used.  Although the machine is color and its use is encouraged, please be aware of the costs for color copies. 

 

Upcoming Events:

            August 17 – There will be an evening fellowship to hear from those who attended the mission trip to Louisiana.  Bring your favorite refreshment to share.    

 

            August 31 – We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper during worship service with a fifth Sunday fellowship to follow. 

 

A motion was made by Red Bagwell to adjourn the meeting, and the motion carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer. 

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, September 14, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on Sunday, September 14, 2008, following prayer by Pastor Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on August 10, 2008, were approved as printed. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Sam Long, seconded by Richard Lane, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            A request has been made by Lakeside Baptist Church to transfer the letter of Terry and Flo Owens to LBC.  A motion was made by Richard Lane to release the church letters of Terry and Flo Owens to LBC.  It was seconded by Darlene Warren and carried unanimously by voice vote.

 

Reports:

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I. The financial statement for August was presented representing a balance of $107,889.90 in the general fund and a total balance of $153,820.29 including designated funds.  A motion to accept the financial statement as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Joe Wallace seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

            A plaque was presented to Cecil Evans, I, along with a standing ovation from the congregation, for his many years of dedication to MBC as church treasurer.

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, II.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of August was 72 members and visitors.  Cecil requested to modify the budget for Sunday school literature by adding an additional $800 to finish the 2008 Sunday school season.  A change in curriculum has also changed the cost of material.  Cecil Evans, I, made a motion to add $800 to the Sunday school budget from the general fund, Fred Burnett seconded, and the motion carried unanimously with a voice vote.         

 

There was no deacons’ report.

 

The Awana report was given by Diane Long.  After the first two weeks of Awana, 61 children have been registered in this ministry.  Susan Nelson will be teaching a “special needs” class during the Awana hour. If any children or families are known that could benefit from this new program, please contact Susan or Diane.   Awana curriculum has been provided for the nursery workers to teach.  The new curriculum is called Puggles and is being taught by Luella Evans and Susan Arbo.  Please be in prayer for the children, workers, and their safety during game time and transportation.  Also, please pray that the leaders teach the word of God unapologetically to the children. 

 

The Youth report was given by David Powell.  He announced that a parent meeting will be held Sunday, September 21 at 4:00 p.m. in the youth room.  The youth will be attending a retreat on November 7-8 in Glen Rose.  Details will be provided as plans are finalized.  

 

 

New Business:

            Luella Evans, WMU Director, requested to replace the annual state mission Mary Hill Davis Offering with a Texas Missions Offering.  Members of the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention (which MBC is) customarily collect a Texas Missions Offering.   Furthermore, Luella suggested we send the offering to a local church that we know is in need rather than sending it to the SBTC to be distributed to several churches in need.  Our church neighbor, Brazos River Baptist Church, receives no monetary support from the SBTC.   BRBC buildings are in need of much repair, and money is needed to complete the work.  Many of the children who attend BRBC also attend Awana and Youth on Wednesday evenings at MBC. Luella suggested we set the goal at $2,000.   Danny Morgan made a motion to forward all monies collected for MBC’s 2008 Texas Missions Offering to Brazos River Baptist Church.  The motion was seconded by Darlene Warren and carried unanimously by voice vote.     

           

 

Danny Morgan, chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented a proposed list of Sunday school teachers and committee members for 2008-2009.  The proposal noted the expiration years for each existing and newly appointed committee member.  The Nominating Committee presented this proposal in the form of a motion for the church to accept these members as Sunday school teachers and committee members.  Furthermore, the motion included naming Mark Webb as new church treasurer.  The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. 

 
Announcements:

Darlene Warren was presented with a plaque for her thirty-five years of dedicated service to the nursery at MBC. 

 

The annual meeting for the Paluxy Baptist Association will be held October 27, 2008.  Anyone who is interested in attending the meeting or being a messenger for MBC should contact Paul Duncan prior to the October members’ meeting as messengers will be selected and voted on at that time.

 

A Brazos River Baptist Church revival will be held October 24 and 25 at Brazos River Baptist Church.  On Sunday morning October 26, Brazos River Baptist and Mambrino Baptist will convene at MBC to worship together. Richard Lane made a motion to cancel the evening service for October 26, 2008. Cecil Evans, I, seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously by voice vote.  

 

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, October 12, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at 6:25 p.m. following prayer by Pastor Paul Duncan, moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on September 14, 2008, were approved with corrections made to the bank balances as stated on the financial report. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Red Bagwell, seconded by Fred Burnet, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            None

 

Reports:

 

The treasurer’s report was given by Cecil Evans, I in the absence of church treasurer Mark Webb. The financial statement for September was presented representing a balance of $111,291.61 in the general fund and a total balance of $166,413.95 including designated funds. The designated funds included two special offerings:  Mary Hill Davis for $1,105.00 and Texas Missions (going to Brazos River Baptist Church) for $2,500.00 as of October 12.   A motion to accept the financial statement as printed was made by Cecil Evans, I. Red Bagwell seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans, I.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of September was 82 members and visitors. 

 

There was no deacons’ report.

 

The Awana report was given by Diane Long.  Entering the second month of AWANA, the average attendance is 55-60 children weekly.  This number includes twelve three and four-year-olds (taught by Brad and Pam Glenn) as well as seventeen 3rd – 6th grade Truth and Training boys.

Missions night in AWANA is usually held the first Wednesday of every month.  Mike and Megan Lee were unable to present the first missions night due to a death in their family.  The second missions night will be presented by church members who attended the Louisiana mission trip this summer.

It is not too early to begin thinking about store night in December.  If you have anything you wish to donate, put it aside and let Diane know.

    

The Youth report was given by David Powell.  The youth will be attending a retreat on November 7-8 in Glen Rose.  Details will be provided as plans are finalized.  

 

 

New Business:

 

            Fred Burnett, representing the Nominating Committee, announced that we only have two Directors elected to represent MBC.  Per our non-profit status, we are required to maintain three Church Directors.  The Nominating Committee presented a motion with a second to elect Glenn Wilson as a third Director. The motion passed with a unanimous voice vote. 

 

 

 

 

The annual meeting for the Paluxy Baptist Association will be held October 27, 2008.  Mambrino Baptist is allowed seven messengers to the annual meeting.

The members requesting to be messengers representing MBC at the annual meeting are:

 

Paul Duncan

Janie Walker

Tommy and Darlene Warren

Robbie Hayworth

Luella Evans

Brad Glenn made a motion to appoint these members as messengers for MBC, Danny Morgan seconded, and the voice vote carried unanimously. 

 

The Southern Baptist of Texas Convention will meet at Houston’s First Baptist Church for its annual meeting on November 9-11, 2008.  Mambrino is allowed to send two messengers to vote on behalf of the church.  Paul and Angela Duncan will be attending the meeting this year.  Paul asked if anyone was interested in attending the meeting or becoming a messenger; no requests came forward.  He then announced that if anyone should become interested at a later time, s/he would need to contact him prior to the next members’ meeting.  Cecil Evans, I, made a motion to elect Paul and Angela Duncan as messengers representing MBC at the SBTC annual meeting.  Selina Steel seconded the motion, and it passed with a unanimous voice vote. 


Announcements:

 

The 2009 MBC Budget will be presented at the next members’ meeting on November 9, 2008.  At this time, a vote will be taken to accept or decline the 2009 proposed budget from the Budget and Finance Committee. 

 

            The church-wide Thanksgiving meal will be held on November 16, 2008.  This fellowship will replace the Fifth Sunday fellowship of November 30, 2008.

 

            On November 30, the East Mountain Bluegrass Band will lead MBC in morning worship.  Invite your friends and neighbors who like bluegrass to attend and worship with us.   

 

A Brazos River Baptist Church revival will be held October 24 and 25 at Brazos River Baptist Church.  On Sunday morning October 26, Brazos River Baptist and Mambrino Baptist will convene at MBC to worship together. Richard Lane made a motion to cancel the evening service for October 26, 2008. Cecil Evans, I, seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously by voice vote.  

 

Cecil Evans, I, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Fred Burnett and carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.   

 

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, November 9, 2008

 

 

 

The regular business meeting of Mambrino Baptist Church was called to order on Sunday, November 9, 2008, following prayer by Danny Morgan, Chairman of Deacons’, serving as moderator.

 

The minutes from the regular monthly business meeting held on October 12, 2008, were approved with corrections made to the bank balances as stated on the October financial report. A motion to accept the minutes was made by Red Bagwell, seconded by Dale Moore, and passed with a unanimous voice vote.

 

Letters:

            None

 

Reports:

 

The treasurer’s report was given by Mark Webb. The financial statement for October was presented representing a balance of $108,377.98 in the general fund and a total balance of $162,638.36 including designated funds. The designated funds included the special offering for Texas Missions (going to Brazos River Baptist Church) for $3,158.00.   A motion to accept the financial statement as printed was made by Mark Webb. Cecil Evans, I, seconded the motion, and it carried with a unanimous voice vote.    

 

The Sunday school report was given by Cecil Evans.  He announced the average attendance in Sunday school for the month of October was 82 members and visitors. 

 

There was no deacons’ report.

 

The Awana report was given by Diane Long.  We are heading into the last month before Christmas break with an average attendance of 55-62 children weekly.  

Missions night in AWANA is usually held the first Wednesday of every month.  In November, the mission speakers will be the Mambrino members who participated in the mission trip to Louisiana this past summer.  Mollie Barnes, Susan Nelson, and Paul Henebury will come and share stories and blessings of the mission trip. 

Mike and Megan Lee will present missions night for December missions.  

It is not too early to begin thinking about store night in December, which will be held on the 10th.  If you have anything you wish to donate, put it aside and let Diane know.

    

The Youth report was given by David Powell.  The youth retreat was an exciting time for the youth to come together as a group and worship.  There have been three young men come to Christ in the youth.  David will be visiting with them about baptism.  He also requested the men be in prayer about becoming a sponsor for the youth.  There will be a need for a male sponsor as Aaron Landis approaches graduation.  

 

 

New Business:

 

            Glenn Wilson, chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, announced the schedule for presenting the 2009 proposed budget. 

o       The 2009 budget will be distributed on November 23 following the morning worship service. 

o       The December 7 evening worship service will have a time for questions and discussion concerning the budget. 

o       On December 14 during the morning worship service, a vote will be taken without questions or discussions. 

o       Please contact Glenn or a member of the Budget and Finance Committee if you are unable to attend the service dedicated to answering questions concerning the 2009 budget.  

 

Dale Moore mentioned the plans of purchasing a projector and screen system are not forgotten.  A committee has been formed to look into the purchase and installation and hope to present a recommendation by the first of the year.  The committee members are Dale Moore, Linda Martin, Ann Grasty, and David Powell. 


Announcements:

 

            The church-wide Thanksgiving meal will be held on November 16, 2008.  This fellowship will replace the fifth Sunday fellowship of November 30, 2008, and there will be no evening activities on either day. 

 

            On November 30, the East Mountain Bluegrass Band will lead MBC in morning worship.  Invite your friends and neighbors who like bluegrass to attend and worship with us.   

 

            December 14, 2008, will be the second annual Christmas Around the World event.  The morning service will be followed by a fellowship meal with a fundraiser to support the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.

Information will be provided in the upcoming bulletins.  All evening activities will be cancelled for this evening since it will be taking the place of the fifth Sunday fellowship as well.

 

Cecil Evans, I, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by Fred Burnett and carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.   

 

 

Danny Morgan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Special Business Meeting

           

 

 

 A Special business meeting was called to order following the evening worship service on Sunday, December 7, 2008, to allow for discussion and questions concerning the 2009 Proposed Budget. 

 

The Budget and Finance Committee presented the 2009 Budget on November 23, 2008.  It was announced at the November Members meeting that this service would be dedicated to answering questions concerning the budget prior to its vote for approval on December 14, 2008. 

 

A motion was made by Cecil Evans, I to return the proposed budget to the Budget and Finance Committee requesting a decrease of the overall 2009 budget.  The total requirements to meet the 2009 budget were $230,580.53.  The motion was seconded by Red Bagwell with the voice vote ending in favor of not returning the budget to the Committee. 

 

Concerns regarding the budget were the new categories of funding Pastor’s Housing and Building Fund by allocating a percentage of the monthly tithes prior to paying any monthly requirements.  Mark Webb made a motion of only transferring the specified 2.5% tithing percentages allocated to these funds only on the months that the tithing’s required to the months expenses of $19,215.04 were reached.     The motion was seconded and the voice vote carried with only two opposed.  

 

            Cecil Evans, I, made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded by and carried unanimously by everyone standing for closing prayer.   

 

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk/ Records

 

 

 

 

 

            A Special meeting was called on December 14, following morning worship service to approve the 2009 Budget proposed by the Budget and Finance Committee. 

 

            A secret ballot was provided on the morning’s bulletin.  The ballots were taken up and counted by the Deacons.  The motion was made by the Budget and Finance Committee to accept the 2009 Budget for Mambrino Baptist Church.  The motion coming from a committee required no second.  The ballot showed a majority approval to accept the 2009 Budget as presented. 

 

            The meeting was adjourned by everyone standing for closing prayer.

 

 

Paul Duncan, Moderator

Billie Robertson, Church Clerk     

  MAMBRINO BAPTIST CHURCH

Minutes of Regular Business Meeting

Sunday, December 14, 2008

 

 

 

 

            In attendance for the Dec. 14, 2008 business meeting were thirteen people.    Red

 

Bagwell suggested we did not have enough members present to fulfill a quorum or conduct

 

business adequately so the meeting was not called to order.