LUNENBURG-QUEENS ASSOCIATION OF BAPTIST CHURCHES

LEADERSHIP TEAM/WORKING GROUPS

March 9, 2013

The Lunenburg-Queens Association Leadership Team and Working Groups met at the Springfield Baptist Church on March 9, 2013. There were 24 persons present.

Regrets: Angela Stewart, Jackie Eisener, Gale Crouse, Doug Porter, Stephen Hopper, Corey Pickens and Mitchell Foley.

Vice-Moderator, Cathy Uhlman welcomed everyone and chaired the meeting. Cathy opened with prayer. The devotional was given by Robert Gates. Often our GPS tells us to re route. Sometimes we need to get back on the right track for we get off track, drift away from God's Word. God is always there for us. We have the Holy Spirit. Robert led in prayer.

The September 8, 2012 minutes had been circulated, and it was moved by Dan Green, seconded by Fran DeLong that they be approved as printed. Motion carried.

Nilda noted a letter and lots of information was received from the convention office regarding changes in the "Not for Profit Act"; and changes in the constitution of the Pension and Insurance Board.

A letter of thanks was received from the Halifax Baptist Hospital Chaplaincy thanking us for our donation, and asking that we continue to give support this year.

Sam Jess gave an update on our web site. He used the same address; used Word Press system. Jeff VanderWal gives us the space for the site without any charge. It has a list of our churches and pastors. Information for the site can be sent to Sam or to Nilda Chute.

Support has been coming in for the Legassies. To date over $500.00 has been received. It was suggested we send funds monthly to CBM for them.

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, February 28, 2013 $ 6,960.32. Gordon moved the adoption of his report, seconded by Robert Gates. Motion carried.

At this time groups met for 45 minutes.

Reports

Finance and Stewardship - Doug Oickle

Churches are asked to give their allotments to the Association. They should also give to the Association and not directly to Long Lake Camp as 60% of the allotment goes to LLC.

This group is suggesting that the Association give $5000.00 to Long Lake Camp for training staff. Last year they had a grant from the Baptist Foundation for $5000.00. Someone asked that we have a breakdown of what the funds would be used for.

It was moved by Sam Jess, seconded by Eric Campbell that we give $2000.00 to Long Lake Camp and they inform us how it will be used. Motion carried. More may be given later.

It was questioned if at this meeting we could do that.

Leadership and Development - Don Dunn

There will be requests at our Spring Association meeting for licenses, and a couple of new people will be applying for a license.

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The ministerial meets monthly. Also the inter denomination group meets through Aaron Ministries.

There will be a Men's Retreat August 18-21 at Bayside Camp. Cost is $170.00 till March 31.

A Conference for Children's Ministry will be held at Birch Cove

Moved by Dan Green, seconded by Myrna Crouse that our Association give $300.00 to the Men's Retreat (Boot Camp). Motion carried.

Social Action

Sherrolyn Riley said they received no requests for assistance from any of the smaller churches. This group will look after the program for our Fall Association meeting.

Fellowship and Ministries (This group did not meet)

In discussion with the Leadership Team, Robert Gates said there would be an Association Music Rally on October 20th. It will be held in Bridgewater or Chester. Fran DeLong is willing to work with this group to organize it.

Long Lake Camp

Charles Richardson noted the camp registration forms are available today. The camping fee has been increased to $200.00 but if paid by June 15th it will be $180.00. The arrival time will be Sunday at 3:00 p.m. and the departing time will be Friday at 3:00 p.m.

The dishwasher will be moved to the floor.

The two association cabins have been extended four feet, as well as the Bridgewater, Liverpool and Milton ones.

There were only 35 at the Winter Party. Last year there were 85 present.

There has been a problem with the well water and they are working to correct that. The Summer Camp Directors this year are the same two as last year. A cook is required. There is a need for more people to serve on the Board of Directors for the Camp.

Charles noted the good work that Don Dunn has did for our camp over the years. Our appreciation was shown.

A number of questions were asked and answered.

Prayer Vigil

Doug Oickle suggested the Association have a Prayer Vigil for 24 hours, beginning Good Friday, March 29 and ending on Saturday, March 30, and it was agreed that we do this. Doug read a number of prayer topics and if churches have others, they can be sent to the clerk. Nilda will send the info to all the churches. The info will also be on the Association web site.

The next meeting of the Leadership Team and Working Groups will be June 8th, 9:00 a.m. At Mahone Bay Baptist Church.

The Spring Association will be held on May 11th at Chelsea Baptist Church.

The Fall Association will be October 5, 2013.

There will be a Ladies Retreat April 27th at Brooklyn Baptist Church

Adjournment

Cathy thanked everyone for coming.

Gordon Peverill moved the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Cathy Uhlman led in prayer.

Nilda Chute,

Clerk