Beaver Creek Church of the Brethren
Leadership Team Meeting
February 21, 2019
Present: Chris Dastoli, Theresa Eckard, Deborah Hoover, Marlin Simmons, Zack Wampler, Kenny Wheelbarger, Bill Wood. Ex-Officio: Elaine McGann – Interim Pastor, Darlene LaPrade – Church Clerk. Absent: Joe LaPrade, Amy Saum, Donna Miller – Treasurer.
Present: Chris Dastoli, Theresa Eckard, Deborah Hoover, Marlin Simmons, Zack Wampler, Kenny Wheelbarger, Bill Wood. Ex-Officio: Elaine McGann – Interim Pastor, Darlene LaPrade – Church Clerk. Absent: Joe LaPrade, Amy Saum, Donna Miller – Treasurer.
Chris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Bill opened with devotions. The minutes from the January meeting were approved.
Calendar Roundtable: February 24 – All Church Birthday Party, March 3 – First Sunday Offering (Bridgewater & Stokesville Food Pantries), March 10 – Women’s Fellowship Luncheon, March 31 – Elaine is out of town, April 21 – Easter Egg Hunt (10:00 a.m.), April (?) – Pancake Supper Fundraiser. The Treasurer’s report was approved.
Matters for Leadership Team: AVA Care has contacted Deborah Hoover about being a coach for the organization. Deborah will work with the Outreach Team on this possibility. The Worship Team requests that the internet problems at the church be a high priority issue. The Brethren Mennonite Heritage Center is looking for someone from Beaver Creek to be a liaison. Chris will be the liaison for now and will attend the informational meeting. Montezuma COB and Clover Hill United Methodist Church have started a monthly contemporary worship service and have invited our congregation to join them. This information will be passed on to Lynne Lint for the young adult group. Pet insurance is now available as an add on from the church insurance carrier. The Lenten devotional books are available in the vestibule.
Pastor’s Report: Elaine reported that the Young Adult group had their first meeting with 10 members present. The Women’s Fellowship provided a meal for them. The group will meet once a month and will rotate meeting places.
The sidewalks are not being cleared of snow. The Facilities Team needs to address snow removal for everyone’s safety.
Bill brought forth a recommendation from the Deacons that the Leadership Team conduct a specific, separate gathering of the team to dream about a vision for the Church’s future. No action was taken.
Search Committee: The committee conducted a Skype interview and will meet on February 25 to discuss the candidate. There was a discussion about the process and procedure involved in finding a pastor, especially about the District’s involvement.
Old Business: The proposal from Comcast was presented. The committee recommends the Double Play Performance Internet + Phone plan. The cost is $69.95/month for 25 mbps internet service, $29.95/month for phone service, and $14.95/month for equipment for a total monthly cost of $114.85. Marlin made a motion to go with Comcast for internet and phone services. Kenny seconded the motion and it was approved. Bill mentioned the idea of internet being available to everyone until the service starts. This would make internet available for Sunday School classes.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Next Meeting – March 21 at 7:00 p.m. Devotions – Marlin
Darlene LaPrade – Church Clerk