Nominating Report 2016 Respectfully submitted by the 2016 Nominating Committee: Tim Seawell, Chairman Bob Barnum Anne Chriscoe Ann Hayes Helen Maness September 11, 2016 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (KJV)
2 Pastor...Rev. Bill Cooper Deacons...Jim Bernicken Ronnie Dowdy Charles Mabe Ed Maness Tim Seawell Announcements...Rev. Bill Cooper Updates the church announcements handout and prints copies for Kimmie Dowdy distribution on Sunday mornings. Associational Executive Messengers...Ralph & Judy Bauguess Responsible for attending and representing the church at the annual & Bill & Hilary Cooper bi-annual Sandhills Baptist Association & reporting back to the church. Building & Grounds / Church Beautification Committee...Angela Barker, Chairperson Responsible for the development, maintenance, beautification, service Junior Brown & upkeep of the church, fellowship hall, parsonage & the Adam Carpenter announcements on the church sign. Kimmie Dowdy Trevor Dowdy Sign Announcements: Angela Barker, Dougie Garner Water Test: Helen Maness, Michael Seawell Minutes of meetings: Kimmie Dowdy, HVAC Thermostats: Junior Brown, Adam Carpenter, Ed Maness Martin Gawarecki Baptistery: Junior Brown, Richard Thomas Travis Mabe, Vice Chair Extinguishers/Inspections: Dougie Garner, Travis Mabe Ed & Helen Maness First Aid Kit: Junior Brown William Marley HVAC Maintenance Martin Gawarecki Michael Seawell Cemetery Committee...Junior Brown* Responsible for maintaining the records of cemetery. Meets with Harold Chalflinch anyone who may have questions pertaining to plots. Greg Ritter Children s Church Committee...Christina Carpenter Responsible for advising the Children s Church workers & providing Hilary Cooper materials for their teaching time. Children s Church, which dismisses Brooke McNeill just before the sermon, is for children through age 6. Christmas Program... Responsible for choosing & purchasing all materials & organizing all Tannah Moneymaker* aspects of the program including the rehearsals, set-up & clean-up. Sue Ellen Thomas Church Clerk...Patricia Mabe Responsible for recording the minutes at all business meetings & Chris Flinchum providing a written report of the meeting for the church. Corresponds with other churches to request or transfer letters of membership.
3 Communion Service Committee...Helen & Norman Barker Responsible for the purchasing, preparing & clean-up of the Rita & Billy Marley communion items. Jim Bernicken - Backup Directory Committee...Jim Bernicken* Responsible for heading up the new church directory. Hilary Cooper Kimmie Dowdy Patricia Mabe Fellowship Hall Committee...Ann Hayes Will serve as the contact persons for reserving the fellowship hall. Will Ed & Helen Maness* maintain a schedule of the dates/times/group reservations & will follow-up with a facility inspection. Flowers...Betty Asbill Responsible for displaying flowers for all services and revivals. Will Rita Marley order flowers or provide flower fund money for deaths, hospital stays, & other occasions as deemed necessary by the leadership. Holiday Committee...Angela Barker Responsible for overseeing the setup and take down of the various holiday decorations including (but not limited to): The Cross & the Helen Maness Christmas Tree. Mitchell Ritter Men s Sunday Coordinators...Norman Barker Will organize all aspects of the Sunday school & worship service Jonathan Marley (not including the Pastor s message )in January. Richard Thomas Music Directors...Patricia Mabe, Co-Chair Responsible for organizing & leading music at all services, revivals & Billy Marley, Co-Chair special music occasions. Darrell Overman Ed Maness Brooke McNeill (backup) Musicians (Will provide music for all church services.) Guitarist...Darrell Overman Organist...Rita Marley/Amber Marley Pianist...Rita Marley/Amber Marley Nominating Committee for 2015-2016...Sam Asbill Responsible for seeking God s will to fill the positions/committees Anne Chriscoe within the church for the upcoming new church year Ronnie Dowdy* Ann Hayes Ethan Owens
4 Outreach Committee...Lisa Beal Responsible for overseeing the various outreach efforts of our church, Clara Bernicken including (but not limited to): Operation InAsMuch, Community Fun Kimmie Dowdy Community Fun Day & VBS. Martin Gawarecki Ed & Helen Maness Prayer Guide...Phyllis Chalflinch Will update the prayer requests handout for distribution on Sunday Helen Maness mornings. Prayer Line...Cindy Barnum Responsible for notifying the church of any immediate, emergency Harold & Phyllis Chalflinch prayer concerns. Responsible for notifying the church in the event of Cathy Cockman inclement weather or other changes in church service schedules. Ethan Owens Kinzia Ritter* Prayer Ministry Leaders...Harold & Phyllis Chalflinch* Will lead or secure volunteers to lead a time of prayer for the church services, community, & other requests 15 minutes prior to each service. Press Release & Public Announcements...Cindy Barnum Will notify newspapers, radio stations, other churches, & Sandhills Edna Overman Association of any news or special events happening at the church. Refreshments Committee...Sam & Betty Asbill Will set up refreshments in the fellowship hall for bereaved families/ Bob & Cindy Barnum friends after a funeral service, may leave worship service early to Jim* & Clara Bernicken prepare the food & drinks in fellowship hall for special meals, & will Roger & Anne Chriscoe co-ordinate clean-up. Ann Hayes Revival Committee...Charlene Barker Will organize & prepare (hotel accommodations, welcome baskets, Helen Barker meals, etc.) for any visiting speakers. Scholarship Committee (John D. Nall Memorial)...Kimmie Dowdy Responsible for selecting the recipient and sponsoring the yard sale to Martin Gawarecki fund the scholarship. Patricia Mabe Johnna Nall Nancy Nall Senior Citizen Committee...(Adult 1 class) Responsible for planning and organizing activities and/or trips for the senior citizens.
5 Sound System...Adam Carpenter* Responsible for manning the system during all services & for providing Martin Gawarecki CDs of services, if requested. Travis Mabe Richard Thomas Sunday School/Bible Study Directors... Responsible for advising Sunday school leaders & for providing an Charles Mabe opening program for Sunday school. Ethan Owens Sunday School/Bible Study Leaders Responsible for teaching on Sunday mornings. Classes are encouraged to plan fellowship meetings &/or ministry projects throughout the year. Nursery...Christina Carpenter (Class #0) Patricia Mabe Ed & Helen Maness Brooke McNeill Elizabeth Monroe Melissa Owens Sue Ellen Thomas Preschool/Kindergarten...Nancy Nall (Class #2) Tammy Seawell 1 st Grade 5 th Grade...Bob & Cindy Barnum (Class #4) Hilary Cooper High School & College...Charles Mabe (Class # 8) Tannah Moneymaker Mitchell Ritter Michael Seawell Adult I...Clara Bernicken (Class #14) Harold Chalflinch Jonathan Marley Tim Seawell Adult II...Angela Barker (Class # 12) Charlene Barker Keith Cockman Charles Mabe Adult III...Teachers by Rotation (Class #10) of Class Members Sunday School Materials Coordinator...
6 Treasurer...Kimmie Dowdy Records all monies received & disbursed for the church, makes weekly Helen Maness deposits, writes checks for monthly bills, provides an annual treasurers Martin Gawarecki report & disperses individual giving reports at end of the year. Ushers/Parking Lot Committee...Sam Asbill Is responsible for recruiting ushers for all of the services during their Bob Barnum assigned month &recruiting individuals to serve as greeters in the Ralph Bauguess parking lot whose duties include: Harold Chalflinch Greeting and communicating with guests & members. Keith Cockman Welcoming any first time guests & answering questions. Ronnie Dowdy Assisting anyone who needs help getting from/to his or her car, Derrick Flinchum carrying items, umbrella coverage, or assistance with children Randy Flinchum Helping with parking (especially on high attendance occasions.) Travis Mabe & keeping the circle drives open for easy exit. William Marley* Being available in the parking lot 9:45am 10:05am & Garrett McNeill 10:45am-11:05am, & directly after the service. Ethan Owens Adam Seawell Michael Seawell Vacation Bible School Committee...Sam & Betty Asbill Responsible for coordinating all aspects of vacation bible school Cindy Barnum including materials, speakers, teachers, and promotions. Clara Bernicken Christina Carpenter Hilary Cooper Kimmie Dowdy* Helen Maness Norma Steadman Van Committee...Adam Carpenter Responsible for arranging maintenance & service of the van, & for Keith Cockman recording reservations for van use. Women s Sunday Coordinators...Judy Bauguess Will organize all aspects of Sunday School & worship service Elizabeth Monroe (not including the Pastor s message), in February. Tammy Seawell Youth Outreach and Thrive Committee...Junior Brown Will plan and organize outreach events, fellowship opportunities, Adam & Christina Carpenter seasonal camps/retreats, & other activities for students (elementary Hilary Cooper through high school). Will organize all aspects of Youth Sunday Amber Marley including Sunday school & worship service (not including the Pastor s Brooke & Garrett McNeill message), in March. Will plan and organize outreach events, fellowship & learning activities for Preschool through Fifth Grade children on the 1st & 3rd Sunday nights in the fellowship hall.