Moderator Report
November 2025
I have kept this
report lean and linked earlier
reports for more context. We do have some action items to accomplish at
this meeting, but the list is shrinking.
Seek Justice. Love
Mercy. Walk Humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
Missions. For the next two weeks, I will be working
on Thanksgiving baskets. We have given out a lot of food over the past few
weeks. I expect that trend to continue until the federal shutdown is over. I
have asked the congregation and community to resume food offerings. We have not
gotten an answer on school food drives this year.
Worship. Now is the time for people to offer a
Thanksgiving or Christmas special music. We have a short evening Thanksgiving
and Christmas service scheduled on 16 November (4 pm) and 16 December (6 pm)
respectively, followed by a fellowship meal/finger food.
Education. Give any suggestions for the Sunday School
Superintendent’s report to Rodney. The adult Sunday School class is considering
the Purpose Driven Life for its next round of lessons. The Wednesday evening
adult group is considering something new for the New Year.
Building and Grounds. Round II of AC repairs resulted
in a no-action visit. The unit(s) were loud but functioning, and, according to
the AC repairman, did not endanger the entire unit. We should have several
months before the AC is put to the test again. There seems to be some problems
with the heaters staying on. I reported this to Derrick and Ethan at the
beginning of the month. So far, the weather has not been cold enough to put the
sprinkler system at risk of freezing.
Fellowship. Teams are redesignated A & B, vice
1-4. We have a Thanksgiving meal after our Wednesday evening service on 16
November 2025. We also have Finger Food Fellowship following the Christmas
Service on 14 December 2025.
Financial. I did not put CD/Insurance as agenda
items. You received my thoughts last month. If it is of interest to anyone
other than me, bring it up under other new business.
Other
Pastor Turnover. Kathy has taken over the janitorial
contract management. On 1 December, Rodney will prepare and produce the
bulletin (40-50 copies is the norm per Sunday). He has been given completed
templates for the first three Sundays in December. There will surely be some
changes, if only in the announcements. Garrett will also take over management of the manse on 1 December 2025. Renters are behind but peddling as fast as they
can. Don’t forget the minutes (2 printed copies and 1 digital copy) go to the
clerk (Wes) when you submit them next January. My library migration and
consolidation have begun, as evidenced by the books and training materials to
give away. PO Box is paid until next November.
The Search Committee is formed and is working. A
report line has been added to future agendas until it is no longer needed. Once
you get a new pastor, please remove the line item from the agenda (it might be
a little awkward to leave it in after that).
Tom Personal. I have begun putting my books/materials
out for anyone who wants them. They will be out through November. My walking
days are limited until the end of the year.
Links to information not included in the report.
Projects
in Search of a Champion.
Red
River Presbytery Facebook page
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