February 27, 2018 Minutes

Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
February 27, 2018

Elders Present: Jason Hunter, Keith Hastings, Scott Underhill, Ralph Roudybush, Stan Sowl, and Randy Leadbetter
We began the meeting with a reminder from Paul (1 Timothy 4:16) to “Watch our lives and doctrine closely.” We are reminded that as Elders, we too need prayer, to be more holy, to persevere in our labors, and for awareness, unity, and sympathy. We prayed for one another before we started the meeting.
The Elders made final plans for the praying of the college students and Mel Kifer near the end of the March 4 worship service.
Jason is coordinating a Sunday for John Neyman, Jr to come and make a presentation during Sunday School and then to come back for a 3-4 hours seminar (most likely a Saturday).
The Elders asked Jason to schedule Stewart Weinisch for another Sader program on April 13, 2019
Jason showed a couple of video messages from Barry Whitworth, the executive director of our state Convention (Baptist Resource Network).
Jason asked the Elders to read the first chapter of the book Rut, Rot, or Revival: The Problem of Change and Breaking Out of the Status Quo by A.W. Tozer.
The Elders concluded the meeting by praying for those in our church who are facing adversity.


Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
February 13, 2018


Elders Present: Jason Hunter, Keith Hastings, Scott Underhill, Ralph Roudybush, and Randy Leadbetter
The Board opened with prayer for the congregation, asking God that He would help all of us love all people like Jesus, having His mind and heart.
The Elders read the reports from Christian Education Committee and their ministries.
The Elders briefly discussed Palm Sunday and the children’s involvement. Jason will coordinate with Stacy Hastings.
Jason gave a general overview to the board on his plans for Tenebrae.
The Elders were given a document presenting an overview of John E. Neyman Jr., a Pastoral Counselor/Therapist. We have referred several people in our church and community to him for counseling at his office in Sarver, PA. The Elders decided to invite John to come to the church and offer a seminar. The Elders are hoping this in turn opens a door for John to come from Sarver to offer counseling sessions to our church and community beginning with one day per month. Jason will begin to plan for this seminar

Jason presented the board with his initial plans to develop and implement a vision for the church over the next few months. The process will require collecting data, analyzing the data, developing an action plan, and then the implementation of the action plan. He plans on visiting a church in Indiana with David Ludwig in the next two or three weeks.

The Elders gave their approval to Jason to invite Scott’s group of college students, who will be going to Puerto Rico, to be commissioned by the church. On March 4, we will have the group come down front during the worship service. The Elders and praying individuals from the congregation will gather around them as we pray for them.

The Elders are grateful to Martha who comes in routinely to clean and sterilize the young children’s toys.

The Elders prayed for several spiritual needs of the congregation and they prayed for individuals who are facing surgeries and/or are going through various illnesses.

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January 23, 2018 Elder's Minutes

Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
January 23, 2018
Elders Present: Jason Hunter, Keith Hastings, Scott Underhill, Randy Leadbetter, and Stan Sowl

The Board opened with a devotion (on loving others one quarter at a time) and prayer.
The Elders read the reports from the Mission Committee and the Christian Education Committee.
The Mission Committee

• The Mission Committee have approached the Memorial Committee for $305 to cover the shortage of the shipping cost for the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
• The Elders join the Mission Committee in our gratitude for the Lottie Moon offering of $2219.
• The elders are pleased that the Mission Committee has the baby bottles ready to go for the Next Step fundraiser.
  
  The Christian Education Committee:
• The Elders agreed to the request of the Sunday School Superintendent (Charlene) to have Dan Huyse come April 8 to sing for and with the children.
• The Board received a request about a Sunday School program on Palm Sunday. The Board would rather have the program as part of worship service on that day. Jason will coordinate that with Charlene and/or Stacy Hastings.
  
  Jason reported the Board of Deacons agreed with the Elders, that we ought to something similar to last year’s Tenebrae Service. Jason will begin to make plans for that evening.
  
  Jason updated the Board on the on the youth group. They are planning to have a Super Bowl party here at the church. The Winter Blast at camp Judson looks like it will have good participation.
  
  The elders want Bridget and Matt to work as a team and they are willing to accomodate them. ​

Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes - January 9, 2018

The Board opened with a devotion (on the accuser) and prayer.

The Elders met with Matt Beinhaur. Matt explained Bridget and his initial plans for the youth group. They plan on using The Story as the curriculum. He believes there is a potential of 5 or 6 teens for the remainder of this year. Matt and Bridger plan on meeting with the parents within a week or so to explain the program. Matt reported that Bridget and Deb Morris will take the teens to Camp Judson in February for Winter Blast. Matt and Bridget plan on bringing in other parents to assist. Matt left the meeting when this discussion concluded.

It was reported to the Elders that the proposed teacher workshop has been canceled due to lack of interest.

The Elders agreed not to have a Minute for Missions on Communion Sunday (1st Sunday of month).

The Board voted to approve Matt and Bridget as Co-Youth Directors.  Since there is a small amount of money budgeted for a director, Jason will talk to Deb Morris about having the Deacons decide whether or not to give them a stipend.

The Elders reviewed Christmas Eve, December sermons, activities, etc. The consensus was that everything went well this Christmas season. Comments were very positive about the Christmas Eve service.

The board began discussion regarding Easter and Tenebrae. After brainstorming ideas, Jason agreed to come back to the Elders next month with a concrete plan for the evening of March 29.  The board also discussed a possibility of booking Stewart Weinisch for the spring of 2019. The board agreed to move ahead with this booking.

The Elders spent time praying for specific people/needs of the congregation.