Report of Session Meeting 21 June 2007

The Session of Beal Heights Presbyterian Church met in a Stated Meeting on Thursday, 21 June 2007, in the Sunday School Annex. Present for the meeting were the Moderator, Teaching Elder John Butler; the Clerk of Session, Ruling Elder Mike Rogers and RE Todd Cobb. None were absent. Also present was Deacon Michael Rogers. The meeting was called to order at 6:55 P.M. and was opened with prayer by DE Mike Rogers.

In the area of Administration and Pastoral concerns, the session discussed and approved the request from TE John Butler for vacation leave from 31 July 2007 to 14 Aug 2007. The session discussed the need for pulpit supply for the Lord’s Day on 5 Aug 07 and for 12 Aug 07. The session approved TE Shawn Young, Associate Pastor from Heritage Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City to cover pulpit supply for the 5th and Chaplain (MAJ) Kenneth Hurst to cover pulpit supply on the 12th. Additionally, the session approved RE Todd Cobb to cover the Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting leadership for 1 Aug 07 and RE Mike Rogers to cover Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting leadership on 8 Aug 07. We pray that God would grant rest and travel mercies for the Butler family during their vacation and provide grace to those who will replace TE John Butler in pulpit supply during his absence.

The session discussed matters concerning pastoral care in their under-shepherding groups. Items of concern were discussed and decisions were made regarding counseling, shepherding, and mercy needs for members with in our congregation. Of matter of concern to the session was the poor attendance on the Sunday evening worship services. The elders have committed to encouraging the members of the congregation to avail themselves of the public means of grace at both the morning and evening worship services on the Lord’s Day. We ask God to give us wisdom and strength to continue to apply God’s Word in the ministry of our congregation.

In the area of Ministry Reports, the session read and approved the Mercy Fund Financial Report for the month of May 2007. We praise God for his providence in continuing to provide the resources to care for those who are in need. The session also discussed the progress of the Soup Kitchen Ministry and the Youth Recreational Outreach Ministry which begin this month. It is our prayer that God would bless the work of these ministries and that it would provide opportunities for the furthering of the gospel and the Glory of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

In the area of Ministry Plans, Operations and Training, the session discussed the dinner honoring Ruling Elder Emeritus CD Turner at the July Family Night Supper. The session approved funds for the cost of the meal and for the plaque for presentation during the dinner. The session also approved conducting the 100th Anniversary of BHPC during the Family Night Supper in September. At that time a video from the 90th Anniversary celebration, along with new materials, will be shown followed up with a time of prayer. The session also approved to hold the 2nd night of our “Celebrate Our New Piano Night” during the August Family Night Supper.

The session discussed future study opportunities for Women in the Church (WIC) and has requested that WIC meet to discuss changes in format, teaching responsibilities, and subjects for study during WIC meetings and to report back to the session with recommendations. It is our prayer that God would bless the WIC program at BHPC and that their time spent together would be refreshing, encouraging, and a glory to our Father in Heaven.

The session discussed the 4th of July Neighborhood Block Party Outreach and approved funds in the amount of $500 dollars to support this ministry. The session also discussed and scheduled a time for door-to-door distribution of invitations for this event, to take place on Saturday, June 30, 2007, at 10:00 A.M.

In the area of Ministry Support, the session read and approved the Treasurer’s Report for May 2007. Those interested in reviewing the report can do so by checking the bulletin board located in the hall next to the secretary’s office.

The next meeting of the Session was set for July 19th at 7:00 P.M. at the Pastor’s Study.

Minutes of the called meetings conducted on May 27th and June 20th, 2007 were read and approved by common consent.

It was moved and carried at 9:01 P.M. to adjourn the meeting, and the meeting was closed with prayer by TE John Butler.

May God bless the work of His Church here at Beal Heights; that we may glorify Him in all that we do.