Minutes of the Meetings -- May 20, 2004

Members Present:

                                    Rev. David Ridge                  (DR)

                                    David Cowles                        (DC)

Kay Johnsen                          (KJ)

                                    Clarence Johnsen                  (CJ)

                                    Patrick Sanders                      (PS)

Easing In:

PS called the meeting to order at 7:38  p.m.

Opening Prayer by DR.

Review of minutes of last Board meeting by KJ: The minutes were read as submitted.  Motion to accept the amended minutes by DC, second by PS.  Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report presented by DC.  Motion to approve report by CJ, second by PS.  Motion passed.

Old Business:

1. Finding a new location: PS will compile a list of commercial real estate owners in our market area.
2. Review congregation survey:
   1. Length of service: Start the service promptly. Use some form of noisemaker (bell, chime or bowl) to get the congregation’s attention. DC will note times on the order of service this Sunday to see how long each part is lasting.
   2. Inviting: Should we take more assertive steps to encourage congregants to bring guests or devote our energies to making our services so inspiring that people will naturally want to share them with their friends?
   3. Practical sermons: Main points from the sermons will be printed on the back of the announcements as a reminder that congregants can take with them. Home groups could meet regularly to process the subjects of the talks.

New Business

3. Environmentalism by KJ: We will not send a representative to the informational meeting about Eco-Justice Ministries.
4. Tithes to community and Unity groups for May: The net amount upon which the tithe is calculated is $4,068.  Rainbow Bridge will receive $244; Unity Pathways will receive $163. Motion by DC, second by KJ.  Motion passed.

Motion to adjourn at 9:14 PM by KJ, second by DR.  The next meeting will be June 17 at the Johnsen’s home.