OFFICERS NEWS

The officer retreat this year was at Presbyterian College. 
The session approved a budget of $820,600.  They also allowed for a special offering to be taken for urgent property needs (which was met).
The session voted to have a second service on Palm Sunday and the fourth Sunday of advent.
In February the session voted to call Perry Tuttle to be the speaker at our spiritual enrichment services 4/11,12.

The session met 7/11/10 with two representatives of the presbytery's Committee on Ministry for their triennial visit.  We shared many positive things about what God was doing in our midst.

After meeting with COM, the regular session meeting took place. 

The Finance Committee discussed that we are behind about 10% of our budget (income vs. expenses). 
The session voted to allow the Nominating Committee to establish an elder emeritus this year and to also establish a new youth elder 1 year slot. 
The session affirmed worship committee's request that we be allowed to purchase tartan flags at roughly $200 each.

Property noted that we had to do some major air conditioning work- replacing a whole unite; we need to replace some rotting windows in the gym; we may need to replace our septic tank; We also need to do some paving work.

Mark Tidsworth resigned his status as elder-elect as he has taken a position as interim minister at Kathwood Baptist for a year.  Also Joyce Snyder has resigned as a deacon-elect.

Session 2009