Three Things from Administrative Council

This past Sunday the Administrative Council had their regularly scheduled meeting.

As is our custom, we ended the meeting by coming up with three talking points from the meeting that I want to share with the entire congregation. We call this “The Three Things…”

So, without further ado, here they are!

1: We are making healthy progress on our 2016 Goals!
At our January Retreat the Administrative Council identified a series of short term and long term goals. It only makes sense that at our July meeting (which is half-way through the year) that we would take stock of each goal and appraise where we are. I’m happy to report that we are moving forward in healthy and productive ways on those goals.

As a general reminder, here are those goals:

   Short Term Goals:
     -- Introduce and support a Planned Giving Program
     -- Support, equip, and grow the Education Ministry Team and Programs
     -- Continue to grow the breadth and depth of our Outreach Ministries
     -- Improve and expand “communication” in the church and outside the church.
     -- Identify, mentor, and train members for leadership

   Long Term Goals:
     -- Relationship building among our members and non-members
     -- Bring the community onto the campus and make the church a bigger part of the community.
     -- Investigate and consider the NBA’s XPLOR residency program

2. New Air conditioners for the Sanctuary!
With the failure of one A/C for the sanctuary and pending failure of three more units we approved the use of funds to replace four units in the Sanctuary. We are blessed to have received a $15,000 gift earlier this year (above and beyond this church members regular pledge) that will help underwrite the expense. The remainder of the cost (between $10-15,000) will come from the Property Budget and Long Term Maintenance Budget. The Property Team will take the lead on finalizing the bids and overseeing the process.

3. Nominating Committee is requesting prayers!
Our Vice Moderator Judy Kares walked us through the timeline and plans for the Nominating Committee. She began with a specific call to prayer. This year Judy would invite church members to be in prayer for the Nominating Committee and the nominating process that helps us select our leaders for the coming year AND she is also inviting church members to be in prayer themselves, asking “how might I serve God, by serving at FCC Scottsdale?” I hope that you’ll join this prayer effort and support the wonderful work that is happening here at the church!