July 24, 2018

Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
July 24, 2018
7:00 - 8:45 pm

Elders present: Don Dininny, Stan Sowl, Ralph Roudybush, Jason Hunter, Scott Underhill and Randy Leadbetter.

The meeting began with a confidential session in regard to the screening process for Deacon and Elder nominations.

The Elders briefly discussed the upcoming John Neyman seminar on August 4, 2018 as well as the “Inside Out Sunday” on August 19.

The Elders went back into a confidential session to discuss an ongoing situation in the worship service. The Elders agreed it would be wise to call for a Joint Session (as soon as possible) before taking any further action to resolve the concern.

The Elders were given the scope and sequence of Adult Sunday School lessons for the next 13 lessons. Each Elder is considering if they would like to teach any of these lessons.

Jason gave the board a brief update on the situation at the New Bethlehem FBC.

The Elders were pleased to hear that Vacation Bible School went so well. They are very appreciative of Bridgette and her staff for making this year’s VBS a success.

Jason told the board he is in preliminary talks with the organization of a Trail Life USA program that may be housed in our church.

The Elders were informed that they would be asked at the next meeting or so to review a new “pastoral care card” that would be placed in the pews and announced during worship services.

The Elders agreed to survey the church to determine the interest level in resuming small groups.

Jason closed the meeting with prayer.

​Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
July 13, 2018
7:00 - 8:30 pm

Elders Present: Don Dininny, Stan Sowl, Ralph Roudybush, Jason Hunter, Keith Hasting, Scott Underhill and Randy Leadbetter.
The meeting began with prayer.
The Elders were given a report from each of their three committees.
It was reported that the Board of Elders had completed evaluations for both pastors as well as for the pianist and the office manager. The Elders reviewed the evaluation process and forms used. The Elders agreed to have Jason meet with Matt and Bridgette to review their work with the youth and for an update on their plans for the next several months.
The Elders are planning to have John E. Neyman Jr. at the church on Saturday August 4 from 9am to 12pm for a seminar. The seminar is open to anyone. The Elders agreed to pay John a stipend of $250, $200 from the counseling line item and $50 from the Elders line item. The Elders will notify Deb Morris, chair of the Deacons, of this decision.  
The Elders reviewed the Sande Mission Evening and the Elders also reviewed the most recent Joint Session. The Elders comments were very positive regarding each of these.
Jason reported that Ivan and Charlene will use the Sunday School hour on August 12 to give a report on their Disaster Relief trip to Connecticut. They will also have the minute for missions near the beginning of worship service on that same day.
Nominations for Elders and Deacons were submitted to the Elders by Dave Kiehl on behalf of the Joint Session. The Elders have began the screening process and will submit letters to those who be asked to consider serving on one of these boards beginning in October.
The Elders were informed that the church will meet at the Eagles Pavilion on August 19: Fellowship and coffee at 10 am, Sunday School promotion at 10:30 am, followed by worship service and then the annual church picnic.
The Elders considered a vacation request by Jason for this fall. Jason asked that he might carry over a few days of vacation into the fall for a trip with his father. The Board approved sending this request to the Deacons with their recommendation that the Board grant this request (for this year).
Jason asked the board to be praying about implementing of small groups this fall.
Stan closed the board in prayer.

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June 13, 2018

​Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
June 13, 2018
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Elders Present: Don Dininny, Stan Sowl, Keith Hasting, Scott Underhill and Randy Leadbetter.
The meeting began with prayer.
The next part of the meeting consisted of distributing pastor evaluation forms and a preliminary discussion on the process of evaluations. The Elders were given self-evaluations from both pastors. The Elders set the date of Tuesday June 19 at 7 pm to work on and complete these two evaluations. The Elders will complete evaluations on the office manager, pianist, youth leaders, and choir director on or before the July meeting.
The Elders were informed that a joint session is scheduled for June 26 at 7 pm for the purpose of nominations for deacons, elders, and moderator. In addition, the joint session will approve a nominating committee selected by the moderator.
The Elders assigned teachers for the adult Sunday School class for the next few weeks:
June 17: Keith
June 24: Randy
July 1:    Don
July 8:    Keith
July 15:  Stan
July 22:  Scott
July 29:  Randy or Ralph

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Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
May 29, 2018
7:00 - 9:45 pm
Elders Present: Jason Hunter, Don Dininny, Ralph Roudybush, Scott Underhill and Randy Leadbetter.
The meeting began with prayer and then the board received updates from the three committees.
Next, the Elders reviewed their April meeting with Barry Whitworth and David Ludwig. Jason will have members take the Spiritual Health Assessment survey over the next several weeks.
It was reported that the seminar with John Neyman has been moved to August 4 so that the Mission Committee can hold the evening with Alyssa and Victor on June 23.
The Elders looked at a document from Gregg Smith regarding the clothing ministry. There was discussion on how to do these types of ministries. The Elders were informed that Tony, Gregg, Coni, and Randy will go to a meeting at the Presbyterian church on June 3 as churches will gather to discuss the seminar that was held at Zion regarding Toxic Charity.
Jason reported on his and Randy’s attendance to a safety seminar in Punxsutawney on May 10.
Randy informed the elders that they will be given time at the June 12 meeting to work on pastor evaluations.
Jason updated the board on a potential legal problem with our constitution.
The board agreed to work on developing a scope and sequence for the adult Sunday School class that would begin somewhere around December.
The board discussed the New Bethlehem FBC and agreed to help them in ways we are able. Jason has been and will be in contact with them.
The board finished the evening discussing worship and worship songs.

Clarion First Baptist Church
Elders Minutes
April 10, 2018
7:00 - 9:30 pm
Elders Present: Jason Hunter, Don Dininny, Ralph Roudybush, Stan Sowl, Scott Underhill and Randy Leadbetter     
We began the meeting with a conversion with a college student. After the informative and spiritual talk, we prayed for her. 
The Elders were given the highlights of each of the committee reports and the highlights from March diaconate meeting.
This included updates on the children’s ministry and nursery. The board gave thanks for the generous Annie Armstrong offering.  

The Board reviewed Tenebrae. Jason reported that he had received feedback from the Board of Deacons as well.
It was reported to the board that the church’s wifi had been recently updated.  Jason informed the Board that he will be
taking Mondays as a day off rather than Fridays.  

The Board was informed of some possible changes in the future for the
clothing ministry in terms of how clothing is distributed.  The Board was reminded of the mission night for Alyssa on
Friday, April 20 and that the Heart for Uganda Board will be attending this dinner and presentation.

The Board was informed that Jason, Randy, Coni Kifer, Gregg Smith, and Tony Terrana will be attending the Faith & Human Services Symposium on April 24. This will include a speaker addressing the age-old topic dealing with helping vs. enabling. It was also reported that Jason and Randy will travel to Punxsutawney for a Church Safety Seminar on May 10.  

The Board accepted Lauren Snyder’s resignation as choir director effective April 16, 2018.

The Christian Education Committee recommended Junelle Smith as a Sunday School teacher and informed the elders
that she already has her clearances. The Board approved this request.

The Elders, without objection, approved a request made by Gregg Smith that the church be listed as a water station during the May 18, 2018 wine walk. Tracy Becker informed Gregg that she will include us as a stop on the Wine Walk Map. Gregg reported that we would need to provide a table, bottled water, coolers, and ice. In addition, we could have Bibles and Gospel tracts available to give out.

The Elders were informed that Barry Whitworth (executive director of the Baptist Convention of Pennsylvania/South Jersey) and David Ludwig (Associate Director of Healthy Churches) will be with us at the April 24th meeting.
The Board closed with prayer.