1. Church Council Meeting
March 15, 2015

2. Church Council Agenda Opening prayer Covenant Agreement
Secretary’s Report: Jeff Glaze
Pastor’s Report: Brian Dale
Youth Ministry Report: Dondra Davis
The Kingswood School: Pam Behr
Scouting Ministry Report: Taylor Grout
Finance Committee Report: Jeff Friedlein
Staff Parish Relations Committee Report: Jim Lundy
Board of Trustees Report: Alan Wilson
Old Business
New Business
Closing Prayer

3. Church Council Agenda
Opening Prayer

4. Covenant
As a member of the Kingswood United Methodist Church Council, I hereby covenant to:
model spiritual maturity and discipline in my life; maintain a servant’s heart;
be faithful in my attendance and participation;
be respectful of other’s views for carrying out the vision and primary purpose of the Church;
holding myself accountable to God, my church, my family and to one another.

5. Church Council Agenda Secretary’s Report – Jeff Glaze
Review of minutes.
Report submission.

6. Church Council Agenda
Pastor’s Report
Rev. Brian Dale

7. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
Our youth group is doing great and we’re growing! The students are committed to being a part of the group and inviting friends. Attendance is up across the board and that’s good news but with this increase in attendance comes a need for more adult assistance. We’re in desperate need of adults to help in the following areas:
Sunday School – seconds in the classrooms (not to teach but to be present)
Youth Fellowship Leaders – we need at least one more
person to join us on Sunday evenings from 5-7pm for Youth Fellowship. You will help chaperone and engage in the
lives of our youth.

8. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
30 Hour Famine – we need adults to be with us during the famine to help chaperone the event. We have some coverage but not enough.
There are a lot of other youth ministry needs but these are the most critical at this moment.
Youth planning for the summer is almost complete (we just need to nail down dates on a couple of activities) and a meeting is being held on March 11 with the youth leaders to plan for the school year.

9. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
Sunday School: We have 4 new High School Sunday school teachers who will rotate teaching the class. These adults are Jim Lundy, Meredith Bradham, Jen Mayer and Mark Grant. We need adults who will serve as “seconds” for the high school class to keep us in compliance with Safe Sanctuaries. Mike Holladay and George Davis will continue as the Middle School Sunday School teachers. We appreciate all of these adults pouring into our youth.

10. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
Wednesday Night Offerings: Student interest in Where is God? continues to be very positive and we will continue this class on Wednesday evenings. This class watches movies and looks for biblical messages in the plots. They’re now suggesting movies that we can watch and are able to support the biblical messages within them. We’re currently viewing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

11. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
Fundraiser: Our annual pancake supper fundraiser on February 8 was a huge success. We raised $1,200 for Stop Hunger Now. The Boy Scouts are donating an additional $1,000 for this event and will join us for the packaging. We are currently asking the congregation to put aside a dollar a day during Lent for this cause. We hope to raise $6,000 total. The meal packaging event is scheduled for April 25.

12. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
Youth Fellowship: We’re spending the season of Lent experiencing poverty and raising money for Stop Hunger Now and World Vision. Each week we’re experiencing a different aspect of poverty and discussing it. We’re also looking at our lives and reflecting on various areas of it, like the choices we make, how we spend our time, what kind of stuff we surround ourselves with, etc…
Retreats: We have our Spiritual Life Retreat this weekend. We have 11 students participating in the retreat at Camp Glisson.

13. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
Special Youth Events in March/April:
Lemonade Days: April 19, 2:00-6:00 pm. Join us as we go to Brook Run for Lemonade Days! We’ll meet at the church and walk over to the park. You’ll need money for rides and concessions.

14. Church Council Agenda YOUTH MINISTRY REPORT: Dondra Davis
30 Hour Famine & Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event - APRIL 24 – 25, Starting in February, we will begin raising money for World Vision and Stop Hunger Now to help end hunger in areas where there is little food. We begin our fast at 12:00 noon on Friday, April 24. We meet at the church at 6:00 pm, stay together throughout our fast, and will end it on Saturday, April 25 at 6:00 pm with Holy Communion and a feast. The weekend will be full of exciting and fun activities and opportunities to serve others. As part of our weekend, we’ll partner with Stop Hunger Now to package 20,000 meals that will be sent to areas in the world with the most need. Please RSVP to Dondra by April 21.

15. Church Council Agenda The Kingswood School
School Board Chair, Pam Behr
Parents are providing lunch for the school staff on Tuesday and Wednesday as Teacher Appreciation Days.
Officer Tate visited the Young 4’s this past week and will stop in again this coming Thursday.

16. Church Council Agenda The Kingswood School
School Board Chair, Pam Behr
Kingswood School Director Carolyn Ellis and Bernadette Boyd have both submitted intent to retire at the end of the school year. The Board is actively engaged in seeking a new Director and Associate Director. The job opening has been posted to the Atlanta Roswell District, NW Georgia Preschool Association, and numerous NW Georgia online employment sites. The Board will be interviewing potential candidates beginning the week of March 23.

17. Church Council Agenda Scouting Ministry Report: Taylor Grout,
Scouting Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 477
Troop 477 just participated in the Cub Scout Pack’s annual Blue and Gold Banquet, where 12 of the Cub Scouts crossed over into the Troop to bring the membership up to 74 boys. The troop also hopes to gain 5 or 6 new adult leaders with the crossover.
Upcoming activities include a canoeing trip on the Suwanee River in March, and a multi-day campout at Ginnie Springs in central Florida for Spring Break in April. Then, it’s time for the annual pilgrimage to Camp Bodie for summer camp in June.
The Troop recently gained another Eagle Scout, which brings the total number to 111 for KUMC.

18. Church Council Agenda Scouting Ministry Report: Taylor Grout,
Scouting Coordinator
Boy Scout Troop 477
If you know of boys between the ages of 10 and 18 who are looking for opportunities to camp and do other outdoor activities, please refer them to Taylor so he can connect them with Troop 477. We encourage the congregation to "talk up" participation in Scouting at Kingswood within their communities. And of course, adult are always welcome to participate as leaders.

19. Church Council Agenda Scouting Ministry Report: Taylor Grout,
Scouting Coordinator
Kingswood’s Venture Crew 477 is holding at 13 youth members and 8 adult leaders. The crew recently had a successful lock-in event at a rock climbing venue with about 10 perspective members.
The big upcoming activity for the Crew is the September trek at Philmont High Adventure Base near Cimmaron New Mexico where a crew of 8 youth and 2 adults will backpack a 75 mile trek over 8 days with activity stops at several outlying camps for activities such as, gold mining, black powder rifle shooting, logging camp activities and more.

20. Church Council Agenda Scouting Ministry Report: Taylor Grout,
Scouting Coordinator
Cub Scout Pack 477
Pack 477 membership is doing well, and 12 boys just graduated up to the Troop.
The Pack held its annual Pinewood Derby race in the KUMC Fellowship Hall, and the top 3 race winners will advance to the championships at the end of March. The Pack also completed its winter campout at Stone Mountain Park. All participants had a great time.

21. Church Council Agenda Scouting Ministry Report: Taylor Grout,
Scouting Coordinator
Cub Scout Pack 477
Upcoming events include a hiking trip along the Chattahoochee River and attending a Gwinnett Galdiators hockey game in March. April brings the annual campout at the Camp Bert Adams Scout Reservation.
The Pack would like to invite any KUMC members who are engineers to speak to the Webelo I group at their weekly meeting this Monday, 3/16. Please contact Taylor Grout if you have interest.

22. Church Council Agenda Staff Parrish Relations Committee
Jim Lundy, Chair

23. Church Council Agenda Board of Trustees Chairman, Alan Wilson
Recent improvements/updates:
HVAC unit for Building has been replaced.
Mini Split installed in CLC upper level hallway for additional HVAC needs
North Peachtree & Tilly Mill Road project by the City of Dunwoody.
Contract for easements signed and delivered to COD.
Some of the funds will be used to repair drainage system in parking lot on Tilly Mill side.

24. Church Council Agenda Board of Trustees Chairman, Alan Wilson
• Cell Tower: Sub-Committee concluded its research and forwarded their report to the Trustee’s, however we were notified by Municipal Communications that the primary carrier, Verizon had reconfigured their overlay coverage with existing towers. As a result our property is no longer a fit for their needs. We will save the report for historical reference in case this opportunity should present itself again.

25. Church Council Agenda Board of Trustees Chairman, Alan Wilson
Major Projects update: Previously identified 4 major projects by the Trustees.
Roofing of remaining building. Pending future funds.
Parking Lot. Pending future funds.
Church Van. Received letter from Georgia United Methodist Foundation. They have received our request. Status is pending.
Gym Floor. Continue to monitor flooring.

26. Church Council Agenda Board of Trustees Chairman, Alan Wilson
• Work Day: Originally planned a work day for March 28th. That date would conflict with Kid’s Consignment, so we are looking to have a small Sanctuary cleaning that day and will reschedule a full work day later in April-May time frame.

27. Church Council Agenda
Old Business

28. Church Council Agenda
New Business

29. Church Council Agenda
Closing Prayer

30. Church Council Meeting
January 11, 2015

31. Children’s Ministry
Kara Grant, Chairman

32. Church Council Agenda
Congregational Care
Vicky Vaughan

33. 2015 Church Council Voting Members Ellen Lundy Joan Holladay
Ellen Jones
Jeff Glaze
Brian Dale
Mark Grant
Bark Botsch

34. 2015 Church Council Voting Members Perry Michael Taylor Grout Pam Behr
Kim Wilson
Diana Thomas
Terry Magaro
Warren Turner

35. 2015 Church Council Voting Members Gary Fuller Heather Nadler
Mary Catherine Davis
Julianne Glaze
Gary Fuller
Heather Nadler
Jim Lundy
Greg Scherrer
Janet Yale

36. 2015 Church Council Voting Members Joanne Lutes Jerry Morris
Louise McCahan
Mike Holladay
Carolyn Friedlein
Kara Grant
Martha Bowen

37. 2014 Church Council Voting Members Mabel Foster Alan Wilson
Vicky Vaughan
Deanna Carter
Brenda Johnson

38. Church Council Agenda
Ministry Reports: Stewardship Mike Holladay, Chair

39. Church Council Agenda
Missions Committee
Don Stephens