The FBCDC Church Council, comprising lay leaders, pastors and church staff, met Sunday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2022, to receive reports on activities and plans.
The Council spent the first 30 minutes of the hour-long meeting in prayerful consideration of four questions:
What is your deepest desire in your relationship with God?
What is God’s deepest desire for you?
How would you describe the spiritual climate of our church?
How does the Spirit seem to be moving or hidden in our church and what are your ways of responding to it?
Construction
Executive Pastor Joel Campbell reported on behalf of the Facilities Improvement Team. Highlights:
Per Keener-Squire Partner Michael Korns, FBC should receive a Certificate of Occupancy for the new building by June 1, 2023.
Staff continues to monitor and fine tune FBC’s systems related to HVAC and boiler.
Finances
Treasurer Mike Henson reported on spending and income for FY 2021-2022, which ended June 30, 2022. Highlights:
Congregational contributions for the FY totaled $357,789—approximately 95% of FBC spending plan projection of $377,000.
Church expenditures totaled $1,750,642 for FY 21-22, which was approximately 2.7% above the amount anticipated in the spending plan. This resulted in expenditures of $35,941 more than the church took in.
Capital Campaign
Co-chair Bruce Salmon reported on behalf of the Give it Forward Team working on the $1 million capital campaign.
To date, approximately $276,000 has been donated by 23 givers.
Missional Ventures
Mission Team member Linda Salmon reported on recent mission initiatives that showcased the generosity of First Baptist:
10,000 meals paid for and packed for Rise Against Hunger. FBC will be notified where the meals will be shipped and when.
Apartment for Afghan family was fully furnished and outfitted with donations from FBC The family was particularly grateful for the chance to shop with gift cards provided by First Baptist. Under the agreement, FBC will have no further contact with the family, but other groups are working with them on paperwork and other needs.
The American Red Cross blood drive July 26 drew 35 donors. The next blood drive is scheduled for Sept. 26.
Moderator Coates set out dates for future meetings including quarterly business meetings of the congregation in November 2022 and February 2023.
~ Christi Harlan, Church Clerk