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Home  Church Life Officers Session Minutes Aug 27, 2007, Stated Meeting
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STATED MEETING OF SESSION
OLD PRESBYTERIAN MEETING HOUSE
AUGUST 27, 2007
INITIAL ACTS
The meeting was called to order with prayer in Heritage Hall by the Moderator, the Rev. Dr. Robert Laha, Jr., at 7:06 p.m. The Moderator noted that a quorum was present.
The pastors shared pastoral concerns within the Congregation and Elder Douglass shared a devotion on St. Francis of Assisi.
Roll was taken:
MEMBERS OF SESSION PRESENT: C. L. Bearman, Rebecca Bostick, Ed Cassidy, Dona DeLeon, Tom Downey, Cynthia Douglass, Douglas Feaver, Denise Ferguson, James Foley, Christine Gallagher, Rev. Ann Herlin, Christine Heiby, Eric Johnson, Kem Toole Johnson, Richard Johnson, Jeffrey Lenn, Joseph McCoy, Robert Neitz, Lawrence Rood, Beth Sanderson
MEMBERS OF SESSION EXCUSED: Carole Kordich
MEMBERS OF SESSION ABSENT: David Anderson, Lee Dorman, Peggy Jeens
This meeting was the first stated meeting of Session since the ordination and installation of the Class of 2010 on May 13, 2007. As presently comprised, the Session (excluding Clergy) has 12 women and 12 men; there are 2 younger members, 19 middle-aged members and 3 senior members. There are no disabilities among the elders and all are Caucasian. This profile is generally representative of the Congregation.
Class of 2008 Class of 2009 Class of 2010
C.L. Bearman Ed Cassidy David Anderson, III
Rebecca Bostick Dona de Leon Tom Downey
Janet Lee Dorman Cindy Douglass Doug Feaver
James Foley Peggy Jeens Denise Ferguson
Christine Heiby Richard Johnson Cristy Gallagher
Eric Johnson Carole Kordich Kem Toole Johnson
Bob Neitz Jeff Lenn Cary Pugh
Beth Sanderson Joseph McCoy Larry Rood
OTHERS PRESENT: Business Administrator Casey Naatjes; Director of Christian Education Priscilla Andre-Colton.
The minutes of the stated meeting of May 29, 2007, the called meetings of June 10, 2007, June 17, 2007 July 29, 2007, and August 5, 2007, and the called Congregational meeting of July 1, 2007 were moved, seconded and approved as distributed.
2. COMMUNICATIONS – The Clerk acknowledged receipt of a communication from National Capital Presbytery informing the Meeting House of the examination of its records on Saturday, October 13; a communication from National Capital Presbytery regarding the June Presbytery Meeting, and a communication regarding a change to the Book of Order relating to the Certified Christian Educator’s responsibility to report abuse. The Clerk also noted receipt of a survey on interim ministries that she will complete on behalf of session. Finally, the Clerk noted a thank you from Kirkwood Presbyterian Church for permitting them to use Heritage Hall for a session retreat.The Moderator noted a communication from Mark J. and Lynne Gustin Leimkuhler requesting that they be moved to the inactive rolls because they have moved from the Old Town area. The Moderator also noted a thank you note from Princeton Theological Seminary for a contribution in support of Kevin Lind, and a thank you note from NOVAM for a contribution.
COMMISSIONS TO RECORD
Baptisms: Samuel Christian Dunton (b.12/30/06), son of Stephen and Emily Dunton, on 6/10/07, Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Zoe Elizabeth McIntyre (b. 2/27/07), daughter of Charles and Linda McIntyre, on 6/10/07, Rev. Dr. Robert Laha officiating;
Jackson Roth Allbright (b.1/27/07), son of Roth and Charlotte Allbright, on 6/17/7, Rev. Dr. Donald C. Nance, Rev. Dr. Robert Laha, and Rev Ann Herlin officiating;
Lila Gertrude Gerow (b.12/6/06), daughter of Nick and Sima Gerow, on 7/15/07, Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Clifton Andrew Church (b.4/18/06), son of Craig and Julie Church, on 7/29/07, Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Kyle Asher McIndoe (b.8/3/06), son of Dave McIndoe and Christie Richart, on 8/5/07, Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Thomas Ray Copher (b.11/4/06), son of Michael and Melissa Copher, on 8/12/07, Rev. Dr. Robert Laha officiating;
Nolan Christopher Bishop (b.5/9/07), son of Lauren and Christopher Bishop, on 8/26/07, Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Alexis Louise Herndon (b.11/29/06), daughter of Marilyn Herndon, on 8/26/07, Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Abraham Brooks Mailander (b.3/4/07), son of Elizabeth Brools and Chris Mailander, on 8/26/07, Rev. Dr. Robert Laha officiating.
Weddings: Betsy Seale (nm) and Hamish McArthur (nm) on June 23, 2007, at Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria, VA, Rev. Dr. Golemon officiating;
Kirstin Downey (nm) and Neil Averitt (nm) on 6/30/07, at Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria, VA, Rev. Beth Braxton of Burke Presbyterian Church officiating;
Emer Kennedy (nm) and David Johnson (m) on 7/14/07, at Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria, VA, Rev. Herlin and Father O’Connor officiating.
Deaths: Dorothy Thomas, (m), elder, June 5, 2007, memorial service at Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria, VA, on June 30, 2007, Rev. Dr. Robert Laha and Rev. Ann Herlin officiating;
Elizabeth Shaw (m) and Chris Shaw (nm), interment service at Presbytery Cemetery, Alexandria, VA, on July 17, 2007, Rev. Dr. Sengel officiating.
Membership: The following membership changes were moved, seconded and approved unanimously:
Transfer to Inactive:
Stephen and Sarah Jones to First Presbyterian Church, Richmond, VA; Wade Alan Turner to Fairfax Presbyterian Church, Fairfax, VA; Penelope “Penny” W. Harvey to The Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and College Chapel, Asheville, NC; Jennifer (Reynolds) Clark moved to Massachussetts; John and Joanne Greer to Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, Springfield, VA; James (Scott) Roberts to First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head, SC; Marian Brooks moved to North Andover, MA; Mark J. and Lynne Gustin Leimkuhler moved from the Old Town area.
Celebration of the
Lord’s Supper: June 3, 2007; 10:00 am
August 5, 2007; 10:00 am
4. ORDER OF THE DAY
None
SPECIAL REPORTS
Report of Session Representative to Presbytery – The Moderator noted a new process for examination and ordination of candidates for ministry.
6. STANDING MINISTRIES: In addition to the written reports distributed prior to and at the meeting, the following matters were addressed during the meeting:
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION – Elder Sanderson and Director of Christian Education Andre-Colton circulated a list of education leaders and outline of curriculum for children and calendar of activities for the youth.
Elder Sanderson moved that Session approve the list of education leaders and outline of the curriculum for the church year. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
MINISTRY OF STEWARDSHIP – Elder Johnson noted completion of the annual financial review of the books and records of the church by members versed in accounting procedures, with a final report to be provided to the Clerk.
MINISTRY OF ADMINISTRATION – Elders Feaver and Pugh reported that they have reviewed the insurance coverage of the Church and it has property and liability insurance coverage to protect the facilities, programs, and officers.
Elder Cassidy and the Moderator acknowledged the resignation of the Minister of Music, Wayne Earnest and a proper celebration of his music ministry was discussed.
7. NEW BUSINESS. None.
8. ADJOURN/PRAYER – The meeting adjourned with prayer by Elder Johnson at 8:35 p.m.
Cary D. Pugh Clerk of Session
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