LUNENBURG-QUEENS ASSOCIATION OF BAPTIST CHURCHES

LEADERSHIP TEAM/WORKING GROUPS

September 14, 2013

The Lunenburg-Queens Association Leadership Team and Working Groups met at the Bridgewater Baptist Church on September 14, 2013. There were 16 persons present.

Regrets: Dan Green, Doug Porter, Steve Hopper, Vic and Carolyn Adams.

Moderator, Cathy Uhlman welcomed everyone, led in prayer and chaired the meeting. The devotional was given by Cathy Uhlman. She read Matthew 28: 18 - 20. Her devotional was "The Great Commission". She gave several meanings of the word commission including: authority, official group, assignment, command and others. We all need to carry out the "Great Commission" making disciples, as Jesus said in the Scripture of Matthew 28. Cathy closed in prayer.

The June 8, 2013 minutes had been circulated, and were approved as printed.

Cathy read a note from Steve Hopper dated August 16th stating that the meeting to discuss hospital chaplaincy with someone at the hospital was cancelled. This will continue to be a work in progress.

Only five met on July 15th to consider changes to our constitution. Corey Pickens had a copy of the constitution of Queens-Sunbury Association in NB, and this was sent by email to our members. An email was received from Mitchell Foley on August 14th stating the Convention Council is working on a template for an Association Constitution so it was suggested we wait till we get that before proceeding any further. Nilda will contact the Convention office to see when this may be ready.

Announcements:

Ordination Service for Sam Jess, Sunday, October 6, 6:30, Barss Corner Baptist Church, preceded by a pot luck supper at 5:00 p.m. at the Barss Corner Hall.

Fall Association Meeting - October 5, with registration beginning at 9, meeting at 9:30 a.m. at Pleasantville Baptist Church.

Music Rally - October 20, 4:00 p.m., Greenfield Baptist Church

Next meeting of the Working Groups - March 8, 2014, 9:00 a.m.

Bible Conference Report

Nilda read a letter dated August 21, 2013, from Reta Halverson that stated in August 2013 it was decided to discontinue having the Family Bible Conference at Long Lake Camp due to a number of reasons. They have met there for 33 years, and appreciated the use of the campgrounds.

It was suggested that perhaps the churches could hold a "Family Camp" at Long Lake Camp during that week. Each church could plan their own camp but all meet together there at the same time.

Treasurer's Report (Attached to recorded copy of these minutes.)

Gordon Peverill circulated copies of the Treasurer's Report. His report showed balance on hand, September 13, 2013 $2,103.61. Gordon moved the adoption of his report, seconded by Doug Oickle. Motion carried.

At this time groups met for 45 minutes.

Leadership Team/Working Groups Minutes, September 14, 2013 Continued	Page 2

Reports

Finance and Stewardship - Doug Oickle

This working group is going to suggest at the Fall Association meeting that the Legassies be given a minimum of $1000.00 per year. Churches will be sending in donations to our Association and the Association would make up the difference.

They are also going to suggest that the bursary fund be increased by $500.00.

Leadership and Development - John Boddy

Anyone in our Association requiring an Association license or a renewal, is to contact Dan Green. The pastors and lay pastors continue to meet every second month for prayer and fellowship.

Social Action -Sherrolyn Riley

Sherrolyn Riley said they discussed further plans for our Fall Association program. The Mission Team of the Bridgewater Baptist Church that went to Ottawa in August 2013 will give a presentation at our Fall Association. Murleta Williams will provide the music.

Rev. Joanna Doake has been employed part time by the UBWMU to work with young women in our churches. This group will contact her to see if a rally can be organized in this area in the Spring of 2014.

|Long Lake Camp - No Report

Mitchell Foley was one of the Spiritual Directors at the camp over the summer and noted what a great experience that was and how eager the youth were asking questions.

Pulpit Supply

Cathy Uhlman has a list of pastors/lay pastors who are willing do some pulpit supply. She will have this list available at our Fall Association meeting.

Fellowship and Ministries (This group did not meet)

Adjournment

Cathy thanked everyone for coming. Sam Jess led in prayer and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Nilda Chute,

Clerk

The next meeting of the Leadership Team and Working Groups will be March 8, 9:00 a.m.