9-10-11 Board Minutes
Posted by Elizabeth Chitwood Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:40:12 GMT
9-10-11 Genesis Board Minutes
Present: Dennis & Elizabeth; Jeff & Mary Jo; Linda; Lisa; Joanie
Absent: Jeana; Doug; Joyce
During a time for check-in we prayed with laying on of hands for two members. Since this took awhile we discussed if we should do business first and then check-in with each other. The majority agreed business first would be best. We could catch up with each during lunch.
The Financial Report disclosed a car has been donated to the ministry. After getting it in good working condition, it will be given to a college student who needs transportation. A donation (including an ad in the Fall Conference booklet) was given to National Service Committee. A bi-yearly donation was given to the Catholic Renewal Center .
The August 5–7, 2011 SPIN Marriage Retreat and the August 13th SPIN Retreat for the Permanent Deacon Day was shared. Several Deacons suggested this day be a regular part of Deacon Formation. They also suggested this be brought to individual parishes. (see blog for more details). A new Mission Brochure and calling cards have been ordered and are at the printers.
We received an email from Yvonne with pictures. She has passed the bar and is waiting for the final paperwork. This was sent to all Genesis donors and is on the blog.
Spoke with the family we helped from the May 22 Joplin tornado. They could not begin to express their appreciation of the many generous donors through this appeal. They were able to replace one vehicle with these funds. It gave them hope during an extreme time of crisis. The emotional scars of this travesty will take a long time to heal. They are on their way with a new job for the husband working for a Christian Co. This required a move to another city away from the landscape of rubbish which is healing in itself.
The number of people who make appointments for individual prayer/counseling continues. Following prayer for God's Healing Light we hear comments like: ' A hole in my heart was filled'; 'I never knew God's abundance was my birthright'; 'Now I see all those things from my past have finally brought me to a place of peace': ' God showed me how He saw this issue and that allowed me to have deeper forgiveness from my heart'; 'understood God died for him and He is loved, feels reborn.'
We continue to go to Sts. Peter & Paul Meals Program on the 2nd Tues. of the month to pray for any individual who wants individual prayer. God blesses those who come with His abundant love, peace and mercy. Some look forward to this and come each month to be prayed with.
Dennis & Linda will begin work on the Parish Mission marketing plan this upcoming week. They will meet with representatives of individual parishes to bring missions to their parishes hopefully in the Spring of 2012.
Elizabeth and Joyce are writing and updating the Website blog. Dennis and Jeff are updating the website.
Genesis will take an ad in the Aquinas Program Booklet for The Great Preacher Award Oct. 27th We will sponsor a table for Genesis Ministry Board members and spouses.
Submitted by Elizabeth and edited by Joyce 9-13-11
