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Mission Team – Jan. 15, 2012
Julie Kraus called the meeting to order and Anne Reed shared a devotional and prayer. Eight team members were present and three staff members.
The 2012 budget was approved with a total of $65,716.24. Kelly noted this total most likely will change as pledges are received.
The next special offering will be Blanket Sunday on January 29, 2012 and then One Great Hour of Sharing on March 18, 2012. The Team will provide a “Mission Moment” during announcements for a Sunday in February and will be Coffee Hour host for the three services on February 26, 2012. The Mission Team will provide desserts for one of the Lenten Dessert Meetings.
Jim Phillips, Dan Marty, Beth Hari & Dave Weber will meet to discuss the implementation of the local mission project that was discussed in December.
The Team approved a donation of $1,000 to the Cleveland Food Bank for Zion UCC’s Saturday evening meals as well as a donation to the church of $400.
Pastor Neal reported that 15 are attending the Costa Rica trip including 9 from our church and 6 from Chicago. It was also announced that the Youth trip this summer will be to Overlook Farm in Massachusetts which is part of the Heifer International program. Pastor Mariah would appreciate help with a fundraising dinner on April 29, 2012.
Brie Evan and Jim Phillips have served their terms on the Team and will not be returning. The Team is seeking new members.
The Mission Team will meet on February 19th @ 11:30 AM in the Library.
Mission Team – Dec. 18, 2011
Carol Mitchell called the meeting to order and Brie Evans shared a devotional and prayer. Eight team members were present and three staff members.
The bulk of the meeting was spent working on financial issues. It was decided that the balance in the youth mission fund be moved into the work camp fund for 2012. The team approved donations of $500 to the Diane Plumlee Memorial Account, $750 to a Hobby Horse Preschool Scholarship, $500 to the Medina and Summit Counties Battered Women’s Shelter, $1,000 to SARA, $1,000 to the Feeding Medina County Initiative, and $1,000 to Operation HOMES. The Team approved moving any balance in the Local Mission fund to the Special Ministries fund.
The 2012 budget was discussed and will be finalized and approved during the January meeting.
Jim Phillips reported that a local mission project of repairing steps had been accomplished at a cost of $170. He and Dan Marty saw that this was done and pictures are available. The pictures and a story should be placed on the website. Beth Hari will try to plan a meeting with Dave Weber, Jim Phillips, and Dan Marty to discuss implementing this type of mission for our church on an ongoing basis. She will then present a plan to Council for approval.
The Mission Team will meet on January 15th @ 11:30 AM in the Library.
MISSION TEAM NOV. 2011
Carol Mitchell led the meeting and Julie Gilliland shared a devotional for an opening. The October minutes and financial report were reviewed and approved.
The final Mission:1 report was given. The Team was very grateful to our members for their generosity. The Team had passed a motion via email to give $500 to the three food banks that we supported during this campaign. Kelly Charnley reported that the checks had been mailed.
The Christmas Offering will once again be divided equally between Veterans of the Cross and the Medina Community Services Center.
Dave Weber attended and discussed the Back Bay Mission trip and the possibility of forming an outreach team that would work on local mission projects as there are members of the church that aren’t able to attend the out of town mission trips.
Motions were approved for funding to the following organizations or projects:
$1,000 to the Medina Salvation Army for their Christmas Drive, $100 to reimburse Beth Hari to purchase plastic containers for Zion UCC meal project, and $500 to the Children’s Center of Medina County, and up to $500 to reimburse Jim Phillips for materials only for step repairs for a local family in need.
There was discussion about possibly increasing funding for the Costa Rica Mission Trip, the 2012 Budget, and finding members to serve on the Team next year. The next meeting will be held on December 18, 2011.
Mission Team Oct. 23, 2011 Notes
There were nine in attendance for the meeting. Julie Kraus opened the meeting and had devotions. The September Minutes & Financial Report were approved.
The final Special Offering for 2011 will be the Christmas Offering and the funds collected will be divided equally between “Veterans of the Cross” and Medina Community Services Center.
The Mission:1 Project was discussed and the Mission Team will be making announcements during the services on November 6, 2011. Advertising will continue until the campaign of November 1-11, 2011. The food donation goals will be updated on the charts at the displays in the East Room and Fellowship Hall.
Requests for funds were approved for the Mission:1 Project, Special Ministries, and Operation Christmas Child shipping expenses. A motion was passed to roll over the 2011 budgeted funding for the Biloxi Back Bay Mission trip to the 2012 Work Camp Fund.
Discussions will continue in the future regarding work camp funds and the possibility of expanding the types and number of mission trips and their funding.
The Salvation Army will be contacted to find out if there is a need for Bell Ringers. During the November and December meetings Local Mission funds will be dispersed as well as creating the 2012 Benevolence Budget.
The meeting was adjourned, Pastor Neal closed with prayer, and the next meeting will be held on Sunday, November 20, 2011 @ 10:30 AM in the Library.
Mission Team – September 18, 2011
Mission Team – September 18, 2011
The Mission Team met and after approving the minutes and financial report, it was announced that the regular “Neighbors in Need” offering would take place on October 2, 2011. It is being advertised in the Messenger. Beth Hari reported on the August Council meeting.
Old business of possibly taking a tour of the UCC Headquarters in Cleveland was discussed. Julie Kraus discussed the possibility of putting together Disaster Kits.
Mariah reported that the youth groups will participate in the Crop Walk also on October 2.
The Team discussed the Mission 1 project and it was decided that Beth Hari, Lynn Leckie, and Carol Mitchell would meet prior to the Council meeting to design a plan. Beth will email the Team with the results of the meeting and then present the plan to Council on the September 22nd.
The next meeting will be Sunday, October 16, 2011 after the 10:30AM worship service.
Mission Team Update May 2011
Mission Team
We meet the third Sunday of each month, in the library after the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service. We are “off” for the summer, but please consider joining us when we resume on Aug 21. We love new faces!
Please be sure to sign up to assist with serving a meal at Zion UCC on ongoing Saturdays
Thank you for your generosity with the Amanda Fund which helps those with ill children who need financial support
June 12 has a special offering for “Strengthen Our Church”
Please visit the UCC.org website for exciting information on an international level