June Deacons' Corner

Minutes of the May 6, 2014 Board of Deacons Meeting

The meeting was called to order by Mary Jo Conwell in Moderator Anita Downing’s absence. Janie Williams gave the devotion and opening prayer.

The minutes of the April 1, 2014, meeting were approved. The Treasurer’s Report was unchanged from April.

The Statistical Report for March indicated that 14 received communion from The Rev. Harrell Davis at Sun Valley Lodge on April 30th. Several members received home communion, brought to them by Parish Nurse Carol Arseth and their respective deacons.

No Deacon attended the Session meeting on April 17, 2014.

Committees:

• Communion: Served to 150 in the Sanctuary on April 6 and 136 on May 4.
• Flowers: Flower bouquets were taken to shut-ins during April, Shirley Walker reported.
• Receptions: A committee chair is still needed to oversee the preparation and serving of receptions after memorial services. Judy Goss is temporarily serving as a contact when receptions are requested, with Tina Trowbridge managing them.
• Health & Wellness: Good attendance was reported at the Tai Chi sessions on Fridays at 11:00 am.

Old Business: A summer event, “Lunch with Your Deacon,” was discussed. The Deacons learned from Rev. Davis that a salad luncheon is planned by Beth Mabee for Wednesday, June 18. Deacons will contact members in their districts and encourage sign-ups for this event.

New Business: Proceeds from donations for the Easter Lilies project were $171.93. This amount will be shared equally by Valley View and Agua Fria food banks.

The meeting was closed with the Deacons’ Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

~Marge Hagerman, Secretary