Seattle Family Church Council meeting May 4, 2014

Building Committee Report, Larry Krishnek: - completed clean up project in April, 2014. 11-12 people attended. Cleaned limbs/unsightly stuff around the church; prepped the wall of the church for paint -Major clean up to be planned when weather is better; maybe July -Also will have a Windermere clean up

Pastor Report, David Roberts: -Sunday School: Mike Lancey (new Sunday school director) reports full coverage for teachers -Would like to have a dialogue to discuss how to have acceptable quality of education - Split Sunday School time versus No split time?- Had a town hall to discuss. Will try the split Sunday school a little longer. - Why possible decrease of church attendance first quarter 2014 versus first quarter 2013? Possibly split Sunday school or poor sermon quality. However, other factors suggest 3.5% increase in attendance as well as a possible increase in donations. -Church wide meeting: Pastor recommends meeting to discuss what it’s the goal of our church.

Sunday School: - We need a list of the teachers, a curriculum, understanding of what people need. -Suggestions for curriculum include contacting headquarters to determine if there is a national curriculum and paying for a quality curriculum. -Gerhardt Wiesinger: Sunday school has only worked if someone is in charge of Sunday school. Last year, nobody was in charge so it fell apart.

Youth/Assistant Pastor: -Miwa Aparo: Spoke with the Gavin family, they are not seeking a position of leadership with a big church at this time. -Michael Faris: Put out a national advertisement for a 2nd generation pastor.

Saturday Program from H.S./Jr High Students -Gunter Herd volunteered to have a part in leading this effort, which is still in progress. -There is T2 summer camp this summer. -Pastor Roberts agreed to started with 1 program for youth (possibly a rock climbing program similar to a program he had put on last year)

New Business: -Update Church Directory: Gerhard Wiesinger is leading this effort to search for better software that automates the process. A database that is password protected. -Local Church Asset Evaluation: What are our assets worth? What should we do with our assets (specifically properly)? Should we get an appraisal for our properties? Dr. Balcomb confirmed to Pastor Roberts that Seattle Church can sell our properties if the majority of the church membership agrees.

Additional Items: Youth Service -Discussed whether to have a Sunday service given by 2nd generation young adults once/month or once/quarter? Discussed importance of good quality services; provide guidelines for speakers. Purpose of the service: generate excitement from other young people.

Sunday Service Team -Pastor Roberts reports: he has not been informed until last minute the past 2 weeks who the M.C. would be. Discussed having a checklist for Sunday service every week that covers all details of the service.

Band/AV: Brian Granstrom has submitted a proposal for AV system/equipment.