The July Council was short and action packed. Due to member’s vacations and other summer scheduling conflicts, our time having a quorum was limited. We discussed and acted on many items: our current financial standing, potential strategic planning, maintenance needs, additional new member seminars, funding for the New Orleans Gathering, etc. Many of us (but not a quorum) stayed for an additional 2 hours to review what is being done by our active committees, start planning for the upcoming congregational update meeting (August 30^th) and discuss other needs of our church and the desires we have heard from the rest of our growing    congregation. Please believe and trust that your Council is trying to do what needs to be done and attempting to fulfill your desires and dreams.  With more people we can do more to fulfill your desires and dreams. The Council is asking all of you for assistance. This month we will be taking the “Time and Talent Sheets” and using them to place calls to individuals that we believe are not only interested but will do a terrific job filling the needs for our congregation. Please take time in the upcoming weeks for some heartfelt reflection to prepare yourself for this possible phone call. If you have not filled out a “Time and Talent Sheet” or do not get a call, do not be        discouraged. We may not know your inner strength, your hidden talents or your desire to serve. Please make it known to us by talking to any member of Council, including Pastor Kathy. We have all been given gifts by God and should (and in fact want) to share with others. Doing something you love to do for others is not only rewarding, it is infectious. Be an infectious spirit and make our congregation greater.

Prepared by Jim Simpson, Vice President, July meeting’s Chairperson. Please contact me with any questions or concerns (846-3564, jim.simpson@charter.net)

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