First Baptist Church

Called To Be The People of God

Gleanings from Church Council Meeting

¨        WMU – Goal for the spring Global Mission Offering is $2,000.00; Nancy Stanton will be with us for the March meeting.

¨        Deacons – Four service committees are at work; a parking service is being offered for those needing help getting into the building.

¨        Senior Adults – March trip to the Phoebe Needles Center; other activities planned through August.

¨        Education – BLAST has a wonderful staff serving this year.  Some new ideas for Vacation Bible School are being explored.

¨        Youth – We heard a review of activities during December and January. Youth are currently studying world religions, how Christianity differs, and how we can share our faith with others. Over $900.00 was raised at the Souper-Bowl fundraiser. In March a group is attending Senior High Weekend at Eagle Eyrie and Winter-Jam. The youth are going to be painting their room.

¨        Business & Finance – Received a very good year-end report. A deposit of $6,000.00+ was unreported on the January statement.

¨        Ushers – New candles have been secured for the Communion Table.

¨        Eagle Eyrie – The project of installing emergency exit doors has been completed with work being done by volunteers from our church. Painting in the lodge is being planned.

¨        Building & Grounds – Stairwells to balcony have been repaired and painted. Some work is pending on Sanctuary walls and ceiling due to a leak.

¨        WEE – Ministry going well with a financially sound operation.

¨        Brotherhood – Activies of Men’s Day, February 27^th, was shared.

¨        Music—There are still plenty of seats available in the Sanctuary Choir!