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WELCOME NEW MEMBER
 Join us in welcoming Lexie McDaniel to Higgins Church Family. Lexie lives in town and has been coming for quite a while. She is already volunteering with the meal ministry and has been involved with the Ladies Ministry. Welcome Lexie!!!
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TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS AT HIGGINS
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:30-NOON
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Addresses
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Some of the Higgins family may have moved, but they are still in our hearts. Send them well wishes!
Jack Myers
The Blake @ Charlottesville,
250 Nichols Court,
Apt 215
Charlottesville, VA 22901
NEW ADDRESS: Mike & Mollie Lawrence 4735 NW 7th Court #441 Boynton Beach, FL 33426
Allen & Bevo Peterson 491 Blackberry Drive Mineral Bluff, GA 30559
Bev Hunsucker
870 Oak Meadow Drive
Apt. 3332
Franklin, TN 37064
Cell: 828 230-1787
email: bevbhuns@gmail.com
Sam & Ethel Nash
3066 Point Clear Drive
Tega Cay, SC 29708
J.P. Tabor
332 AEW/ESFS
Unit #61807
APO, AE 09321-1807
Armin & Renee Wessel
562 Lake Serene Drive
Winchester, VA 22603
College address:
Cole Shehan
102 West Wilson Street
Campus Box 1520
Wingate, NC 28174
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PLEASE KEEP OUR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN YOUR PRAYERS AS SCHOOLS HAVE STARTED FOR THIS YEAR.
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Van payments
In an effort to get our van loan paid off, the Finance Committee is asking for donations. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please give as you feel led. God Bless
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Pastor John
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INSIDE WORSHIP WILL RESUME ON SUNDAY MARCH 7
 Our congregation will resume inside worship on Sunday March 7, 2021. Our contemporary (celebration) service will be at 9 am in the Family Life Center. Our Traditional (sanctuary) service will be at 11 am in the sanctuary. We will continue to have our online worship available each Sunday and will be live streaming our services, on Facebook. We certainly plan to practice proper safety protocols with masks, hand sanitizer, and social distancing. Personally, I am very excited to finally be able to worship with our community of faith! Thank you for your patience, prayers, and steadfastness as we seek to have a shining light for Jesus Christ in our community!
Grace and Peace Pastor John
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Worship Inside
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It's been a year. A year of staying home, of wearing, washing, waiting, of loving each other from a distance or outside, connecting online by Zoom, YouTube, and FaceTime. We've missed seeing each other's smiles and hearing your voice speak a warm hello.
Next week, Sunday, March 7, we will regather in person as a church family. The Celebration Service will be at 9:00 in the Family Life Center and the Sanctuary Service will be at 11:00. We are already feeling the excitement just knowing its about to happen! While we are thrilled to physically come together as a church family to worship God and praise Jesus, we want to do so in a safe way.
At the recommendation of the CDC and the NCDHHS, everyone attending worship services should wear a mask. If you do not have one, there will be masks available at the door. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the buildings.
Seating will be marked so that there is 6 feet between families. For the 9:00 service we encourage you to bring your own chairs just as we have for the outdoor worship. If you do not have chairs, we will have folding chairs available. We will be filling the rooms from back to front and ask that you not wander from your seats. As much as we would love to have a great big hug, we ask that you refrain. We will have a non-touching passing of the peace with our brothers and sisters...more to come!
Packaged communion cups with juice and bread will be available as you enter the service. You will be able to drop your offering in containers at the exit of the service.
Restrooms will be open but we ask that there be one person at a time. Please sanitize your hands going in and wash before coming out.
If you you've experienced any of the following symptoms within the week prior to this service, please worship with us online. The symptoms include, fever of 100 or higher, cough or sore throat, shortness of breath, contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID19.
Anyone who might be considered vulnerable should continue to worship with us online until restrictions are lifted. We love you and want you to remain safe!
We look forward to regathering and reconnecting with you on March 7! Renee
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Children's Ministry
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Kids Ministry Update
Back In Person! Yay!
We are so excited to get back to working with kids in person starting Sunday, March 7th. We will be offering Children's Church during both services as needed and Sunday School between services on Sundays. We will also have nursery available, but only during the early service at first because of a limited volunteer base.
Rebuilding Our Kids' Ministry
We know we are going to have to rebuild our kids' programs.
Unfortunately, we have lost many volunteers over the past year and will have to recruit and train new volunteers before we can get back into full swing with all of the programs we had before the pandemic. As we follow Safe Sanctuaries policies and procedures, we must do the following:
- Only have volunteers who have been active in our church for six months, so that we have a relationship with them
- Offer training for staff and volunteers in Safe Sanctuaries policies and procedures, first aid and CPR
- Run background checks on all volunteers and staff
As Celebrate Recovery works toward restarting that ministry, we hope to be able to offer a kids' program on Wednesday evenings, but it all depends on the number of trained volunteers we can have available.
We also are excited to offer VBS to our community in June this year, but again, we will need a good number of volunteers.
Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering in kids' ministry. We have scheduled a volunteer training for Tuesday evening, March 23rd.
Zoom Classes for Kids
We started a Zoom class for kids on Wednesday evenings and are having a fun time with that. It's a great way to re-connect with our kids by actually interacting with them as we study God's Word together. Send Kim Garland an email if you know of a child who would like to join this class. kgarland@higgins-umc.comEaster Goodies!
Last Easter, right after the pandemic started, we put together bags of Easter goodies for all of our kids and drove around the county delivering them in person. We would love to do that again this year, but we would need the finances to buy the goodies. If you would like to donate to this ($ or candy or toys for about 20 kids) we would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you!
Thank you for all of your prayers, support and encouragement as we work together to bring the light and love of Jesus to the kids of our church and community.
Kim
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Music Ministry
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The Choir will be doing an Easter Carpool Cantata. The choir
will be going around to shut-ins on Saturday, April 3rd and will be singing classic Easter Hymns. We did this Christmas and it was so much fun! If you would like to join us and can attend zoom meetings on Thursday, please contact Andrea at mtnmuse18@gmail.com or 828-284-4398. Come join us as we celebrate Easter!
Andrea
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Youth News
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Starting March 7, the Youth will be meeting inside the FLC on Sunday afternoons at 3:00. We would like to start getting volunteers for Sunday night meals again. Let me know if you are interested. A retreat is being planned for later this spring. Please contact Jake or Jordan Honeycutt at 208-2877 if you have any questions. Thank you Church for being there for us!
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Exciting News! New Ways to Connect With Our Church Family!
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One of the things we have missed the most during this pandemic is staying connected to our church family. Thankfully, we will begin in-person worship this month, but we have several more ways to stay connected as well.
Live-Streamed Sunday Services!
Starting March 7th, both of our Sunday Morning Services will be live-streamed on Facebook! That means if you cannot make it to in-person Service you can watch the service live online. To watch, you need to have a Facebook account. On Sunday mornings, just bring up the church's Facebook page on your phone, tablet or computer at either 9:00 or 11:00. If you "like" our Facebook page you will receive a notification when the service is live on Facebook. Here is our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HigginsMemorialUMC .
Once the service is streamed live, it will be available to watch anytime, so if you miss it live you can watch it later on Sunday or later in the week.
This will take the place of the pre-recorded Sunday Service.
Interactive Wednesday Evening Online Classes During the Season of Lent!
You may have heard of, or even used, an online platform called Zoom. It lets people use their computers (or tablets or even smart phones) to attend a virtual "meeting" with one another. Zoom is being used for all kinds of business and educational meetings. We have been having church business meetings using Zoom. Now, we are putting this technology to use to help our church family stay connected with one another in small groups.
We have planned a 7-week series of classes starting on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. If you have missed the first few, don't worry, you can join us any time. Each class will begin at 7:00 PM with a short teaching by Pastor John followed by virtual small groups. Zoom has a feature that allows meeting attendees to be placed in "breakout rooms" and we will use this feature to place a small group leader and several attendees in a small group to discuss the Scripture with some life-application kinds of questions and to just share with one another. The entire class, including Pastor John's teaching and the small group discussions will be over by 8:30 each Wednesday evening for the 7 weeks leading up to Easter.
There will also be a small group for the kids with Mrs. Kim every Wednesday at 6:00.
So, here is what you need to do:
- Download the Zoom app on your phone or tablet and/or sign up for a free Zoom account on your computer.
- Watch your email inbox for emails from the church that include the "Zoom links" for the services. Click on the link at 6:45 to enter the class. That will give us enough time to work out any technical difficulties before Pastor John starts teaching.
- If you have children, make sure they also have Zoom on their tablet or Chromebook or computer. They will need to log in from their own device in order to attend the kids' class.
- Gather on Wednesday evenings with your family in your living room and connect with your church family online
Other Small Groups In-Person or by Zoom
If you would like to start or resume a small group you have a couple of options. Small groups, such as Sunday School classes or other Bible or book studies, are allowed to meet in-person in the church building. Just wear masks and stay distanced. If you would rather do a small group by Zoom we can help you set that up. Just call the church office and talk to Kim Garland. We can also help you find curriculum to use.
Praise God for meeting again in-person and for technology that helps us stay connected so we can encourage and build one another up! We need that now more than ever!
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Prayer Ministry
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You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.
- 2 Corinthians 1:11
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SHUT-IN'S:
Estelle Sheldon, Jerry Helsher and Elizabeth Westall
- William Fender, blood clot, back issues, home
- Brooke Payne, leukemia (Marcia Schoen's neice)
- Paul Helsher, home
- Mike Lawrence, heart surgery-home
- Mary Ann Wampler
- Doug Zillweger, home
- Caryl Cullom, home
- Bob Proffitt, health issues
- James & Judy Byrd, health issues
- Ada Lee Hipps, home
- Pat Bullet, health issues
- Rich Eten, health issues
- Deena Bingham, home
- Marcia Schoen, facial spasms and trigeminal neuralgia
- Bobby Jack & Shirley McAllister, health issues
- Rhonda McCall, missionary to Ukraine
- The Kohman Family, MTI
- Your church staff
- Dr. John Fowler and his wife, Liz
- Jonathan Taylor, U.S. Army (grandson of Charles & Nancy Williams)
- Michael Bingham, U.S. Marine
- Ellis Jackson, U.S. Navy
- Logan Eckert, U.S. Navy
- James Adam Click, U.S. Marine
- FOR OUR NATION/LEADERS
- For children in foster care and foster parents
- Pray for those who don't know Jesus.
- Pray for those looking for a job/employment.
- Pray for caregivers: Those caring for the elderly, parents, children, etc
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Celebrations
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March Birthdays
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03/03 - Kathy Williams
03/04 - Carolyn Johnson
03/08 - Chris Cooper
03/08 - Michael Crooks
03/09 - Lisa Aldridge
03/11 - Shirley Chandler
03/12 - Barb Jackson
03/13 - Mandel Crain
03/13 - Mary Hamilton
03/14 - Ansley Caterson
03/14 - Caden Cooper
03/15 - Daniel Boone
03/17 - Becky Gillespie
03/17 - J. P. Tabor
03/20 - Bill Cullom
03/20 - Nancy Watkins
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03/21 - Jeff Reynolds
03/21 - Charles Williams
03/22 - Bunnie McIntosh
03/22 - Debbie Phillips
03/23 - Susan Strickland
03/24 - Alice Drummond
03/25 - Lynn Walker
03/25 - Garland Wampler
03/27 - Bowen Tyner
02/37 - Renee Weeks
03/29 - Caleb Tabor
03/30 - Donna Banks
03/30 - Hillary McPeters
03/31 - Tim Tabor
03/31 - Charlie Willis
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March Anniversaries
03/08 - Ronnie & Lucy Kates
03/09 - Troy & Barb Jackson
03/10 - Marvin & Sue Holland
03/15 - Bob & Shirley Anne McAllister
03/18 - John & Taryn Medina
03/29 - Jim & Tennille Garofalo
03/29 - Will & Hannah Morgan
03/30 - Pat & Janet Hepburn
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Library News
|  In our library are two series of books by Mary Starns Clark, both of which are just plain entertaining reading. The first is a series of light mysteries in the "Million Dollar Mysteries, They are "A Penny For Your Thoughts", Don't Take Any Wooden Nickels", "A Dime A Dozen", "A Quarter For a Kiss" and "The Buck Stops Here. They are stand alone books in that you don't need to read them in any particular order and they are all fun! What's not to like?
The second series is about an Amish family, "the Women of Lancaster County".
Each book follows a different family member, a slightly different time period and a different occupation. In the end one gets good insight into Amish living along with a different family member being the focus.
Should you read all of these it should take you into the end of April!. However, there is a bit of a problem. She needs a proof reader. She's too good a writer not to have one.This always turns me off but I enjoy her books so much I just kept reading. I think you will also.
The nourishment of the body is food,
While the nourishment of the soul is feeding others
Talib, son-in-law of Muhammad
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Calling All Dessert Makers - We Need You on Tuesday Nights!
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Sign-Up to Bring Desserts for the Special Meals Ministry
Since we began the weekly Special Meals Ministry in March 2020, many excellent bakers have contributed Blue Ribbon Desserts. To everyone who has made a homemade dessert for this ministry, we thank you so much! Charlie & Stephanie Willis and their crew prepare a delicious meal, and your homemade desserts top it off and make it extra special. Thank you for being a part of this important ministry. In addition to Charlie's team and the Dessert Makers, volunteer teams deliver the meals each Tuesday evening.
If you'd like to bring a homemade dessert, please see below for what is needed and how to sign-up. If you have questions, please contact April Henkel (cell 850-228-1228) or Donna Woodie (cell 828-442-2232).
Tuesday Night Desserts - What, When and Where:
- Two Dessert Makers are needed each Tuesday. When you sign-up online, you'll see the available open slots.
- Each Dessert Maker prepares one homemade dessert - 14 generous servings of something that can be easily placed in a take-out container.
- Do not pre-slice your dessert. If possible, use a disposable container (otherwise, please plan to come back for your dish in the next day or two following your dessert night).
- Deliver to the church kitchen no later than 2:30 p.m. on the Tuesday you are covering.
How to Sign Up to to be a Tuesday Night Dessert Maker:
- Online Sign-Up: Please click HERE to sign-up.
- Phone sign-up: If you don't want to sign up on-line, please call or email April Henkel at 850-228-1228 or email henkelag@outlook.com or Donna Woodie at 828-442-2232 or email Donnawoodie55@gmail.com. They'll tell you what dates are open and add your information to the online sign-up at Take Them A Meal, the website we use for coordinating the Higgins' Meal Ministry (it's a free website used by many churches and groups).
Helpful Notes for Online Sign-up:
- Two Dessert Makers are needed each Tuesday. When you sign-up online, you'll see the available open slots.
- Provide your email address and you'll get an email reminder the day before your day to bring the dessert. Pretty handy! Be sure to "unclick" the two little blue boxes if you don't want to receive "weekly inspiration and meal taking tips" from Take Them A Meal. Here's what the screen looks like ("unclick" the two blue boxes):
God bless you for sharing your talents and time for this important ministry!
Donna Woodie, Chair, Family Life Committee
Charlie Willis, Chief Chef for the Tuesday Night Meal Makers
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January Minutes
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Higgins Memorial United Methodist Church
Administrative Council Meeting, Monday, January 25, 2021, 7pm ~~ Zoom Meeting
In Attendance:
Andrea Bailey, Staff, Music Ministry
Dorene Branton, Financial & Membership Secretary, Staff
Elizabeth Bush, Chair, Worship Committee
Russ Darnall, Chair, Admin. Council
Teri Darnall, RN, Faith Community Nurse
Rev. John Fowler, Pastor
Kim Garland, Staff, Director of Children's Ministry
April Henkel, Recording Secretary
Marvin Holland, Member at Large
Sue Holland, Member at Large
Jake Honeycutt, Youth Leader, Staff
Sharon Honeycutt, Chair, Christian Education
Wanda Proffitt, Chair, Finance
Wade Shehan, Chair, SPR
Dennis Smith, Member at Large
Renee Weeks, Music Ministry
Charlie Willis, Facilities Manager, Staff
Randy Woodie, Co-Chair, Family Life Committee
Donna Woodie, Co-Chair, Family Life Committee
Guests in Attendance:
None
Unable to Attend: Leigh Bennett; John Bennett; Peirce Bingham; David Cort; Jordan Honeycutt; Jeff Reynolds; Jim Swaim; Brian Turner; Sonja Vess; Kathy Williams
- Call to Order & Devotion. Chair Russ Darnall called the virtual meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Russ thanked members for serving, and welcomed all to the first Administrative Council meeting of the 2021 year. The agenda was emailed to members in advance. Devotion: Pastor John read from Romans 12 and gave a devotion focused on being a living sacrifice and serving and using one's God-given gifts. He thanked the members for their willingness to serve, and concluded with prayer.
- Approval of the November 24, 2020 Minutes. The minutes were emailed to members prior to the meeting.
- ACTION: Wanda moved the minutes be approved; second by Dennis Smith. MOTION CARRIED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Pastor's Report. Pastor John reported the Annual Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, June 12. Russ will be a delegate and David Cort a lay delegate. Charge conferences will begin around the first week in September. Regarding Higgins' Indoor Church Services: Pastor John thanked those who have worked to keep worship at Higgins alive through drive-in worship and online services. He reviewed the Council's decisions since September 2020 regarding worship strategies. At the November Administrative Council meeting, a decision was made to delay resuming indoor worship until the January meeting and reassess Covid numbers and risk at that time. It was noted Covid numbers were very high in December, so the Council's November decision to delay was a good one. For the purposes of input and discussion, Pastor John shared his wish that services resume indoor on either the first Sunday in Lent (2/21), mid-Lent (3/7), or March 21, with contemporary service at 9am in the Family Life Center and traditional service at 11am in the sanctuary (assuming Covid numbers are going down, of course). Russ invited discussion regarding this approach to resuming indoor services. A thorough discussion followed with clarification provided on various topics. Key points:
- There was support for resuming indoor services on the first Sunday in March (March 7) and using February to finalize details for use of the FLC and Sanctuary. Plans have already been developed (markers on floor of FLC for social distancing, seating in family units, carefully staged and monitored entry and exit doors, and many other details). Communion would be conducted as done at drive-in church (individual packets).
- Everyone would be asked to wear masks, in accordance with current CDC and NC Department of Health protocols. Praise Team would be positioned six feet apart.
- Teri Darnall, Faith Community Nurse, shared information about the new Covid variant as it is much more easily transmitted. She highly recommends that masks be worn throughout the service, and maintain social distancing. Others agreed with these recommendations, and comparisons were made to school settings.
- Charlie Willis, Facilities Manager, described plans for ensuring social distancing in the FLC by expanding to use the entire room, with masks required, no handouts, plenty of hand sanitizer available at designated entry-only and exit-only doors. For the 11am Sanctuary service, plans include cordoning off pews so two pews are between attendees. There would be one designated entry and one designated exit for the Sanctuary.
- Work is underway to re-establish computer connectivity with the screen in the FLC; in addition, online and live-streaming via Face Book will also be available, as will the FM transmission currently in place.
ACTION: Pastor John moved to resume inside worship the first Sunday in March (March 7), with contemporary service at 9am in the FLC and traditional service at 11am in the sanctuary; online worship and transmission by FM radio would continue. Further, staff will work out the logistics, to include distancing and masks required to be worn throughout the services. Should Covid numbers be spiking in March, the Council will revisit the date to resume indoor services.
SECOND: Motion seconded by Dennis Smith.
Discussion: It was asked whether Sunday School and Celebrate Recovery would also resume. Pastor John advised these would be approved to resume as well, provided the same protocols as will be used for Church Services are followed. Sharon Honeycutt, as Chair of the Christian Education Committee and Sunday School Superintendent, has the authority to work with class leaders on individual decisions about resuming classes on campus (factors to include available space for the number of people attending and following other protocols). Sharon advised she will contact class leaders regarding resuming classes, if they wish.
MOTION CARRIED by show of hands.
- Lay Servant Ministries Recommendation:Russ reported Teri Darnall, Community Faith Nurse, is working through the process of becoming a United Methodist Church Lay Servant Minister with a specialization in community faith nursing. As a part of that process, Higgins is invited to review her application and formally offer support for her in this journey. This will be a unique designation as there has not been a Lay Servant Minister of Nursing, so Teri will be establishing standards based on her work as Faith Community Nurse at Higgins and her other professional nursing experience. Pastor John thanked Teri and commended her for the great work she does with the homebound in our community, and not just Higgins. She is called to this area of ministry and he is pleased to support her. There is no financial commitment required of Higgins.
- ACTION: Russ moved to formally support Teri in her journey to become a Lay Servant Minister in Nursing. Second by Andrea Bailey. MOTION CARRIED by show of hands.
- Finance Committee. Chair Wanda Proffitt reported; the financial statements were emailed to Council members, including the 2021 proposed budget. Income in 2020, including the $53,300 Payroll Protection Program (PPP) grant, was $476,732, and expenses were $473,712, leaving $3,021 in excess revenue. In 2020, Higgins contributed $83,768 to Reconciliation House, which included a $60,000 Duke Foundation grant given to the Church for Reconciliation House. Designated giving was $136,000 including the Duke Foundation grant. Highlights of the Proposed 2021 budget: The Finance Committee has approved this proposed budget. The only increases were line items with overages in 2020; payroll is the same with no raises. A few other items were adjusted based on 2020 actual expenses. Wanda reported Higgins was invited to re-apply for the 2021 PPP funding; Dorene Branton, Harvey and Wanda are researching whether Higgins meets the new criteria. The 2021 Budget includes $50,000 from reserves. The Finance Committee will review the status of income/expense in May and may revise the budget at that time.
ACTION: The Committee moved approval of the following two motions:
Committee Motion #1 - The Finance Committee moved for the approval of the 2021 Budget as presented, subject to review in May. (second not needed on a Committee motion). Discussion: Wanda and the Finance Committee were thanked for their hard work managing financial affairs in a very tough time; staff were also recognized.
MOTION PASSED: By show of hands, the 2021 Budget was approved as presented.
Committee Motion #2 - The Finance Committee moved Higgins submit an application for the 2021 PPP so that should it be determined Higgins meets the new criteria, the Committee can move forward and submit the application. (no second needed on a Committee Motion). Discussion: None.
MOTION PASSED: By show of hands, approval was given for the Finance Committee to submit an application for the 2021 PPP, if determined Higgins meets the new criteria.
- SPRC Committee. Chair Wade Shehan reported, and thanked all staff and Pastor John. The Committee was to have met the previous week, but had to reschedule. The committee meets quarterly, and the next meeting will be held in February. As of now, things are staying steady. They are pursuing hiring someone to take over the audio-visual-computer work needed to conduct services in the FLC. Marvin and Sue Holland also expressed thanks to all of the Higgins' staff for their service and work in ministry. ACTION: None.
- Family Life Committee. Co-Chair Donna Woodie reported on continuing projects. She thanked Charlie, Stephanie, Laura and Aaron for preparing the shut-in meals every Tuesday. Thirty-two meals are prepared for church members who are shut-ins and others (about 7 are non-Higgins members). In addition to the cooking team, a host of other volunteers prepare desserts and deliver meals each Tuesday. School Appreciation: The appreciation signs to each school are being placed this week. ACTION: None.
- Christian Education Committee.Chair Sharon Honeycutt reported. Although the Committee did not meet in December or January, she stays in close communication with Kim Garland on the Living Inside Out (LIO) program. They had planned to begin the modified LIO in January, but have postponed the launch while Kim recruits sufficient volunteers. The Committee will meet again in February. Russ reported the SALT adult Sunday School class continues to meet by Zoom; all welcome. ACTION: None.
- Worship Committee. Chair Elizabeth Bush reported the Committee has not met recently, but will be meeting in February. When the audio-visual-IT position is filled and equipment in place, drive-in services can be livestreamed on Face Book, and continue the pre-recorded online version, too. Staff clarified the equipment is now in place, and filling the tech position is important (SPRC is filling the position). Kim is working with the Pastor on a 7-week interactive Lenten service starting Ash Wednesday held via Zoom; it will include a children's component. Action: None.
- Missions Committee. Chair Peirce Bingham was not present; others reported Missions will be meeting January 26. Action: None.
- Trustees. Chair Jeff Reynolds was not present. Charlie reported on recent projects, including the leak in one of the chimneys causing problems in the Prayer Room and the completion of the lentils work. Action: None.
- Lay Leader's Report. David Cort was not present. Russ reported the Annual Conference will meet virtually, and David Cort, Russ and Pastor John will attend. There continues to be discussion regarding when and how the General Conference meeting will be conducted as 40% of delegates come from oversees, and travel is tough in these Covid times. Action: None.
STAFF REPORTS
- Kathy Williams - Office Operations and Communications. Not in attendance; no report.
- Andrea Bailey - Music Ministry. Andrea reported her work on an Easter Choir project and handbells. The new computer has been installed in the FLC which will enable livestreaming of services; she has been working with Lanny on this project.
- Charlie Willis - Facilities. Nothing additional to report (see Trustees Report, #11).
- Teri Darnall, RN - Faith Community Nurse. Nothing additional to report.
- Kim Garland - Children's Ministry. Nothing additional to report.
- Jake Honeycutt - Youth. Jake reported youth has been conducted outdoors in the church parking lot. In last few months the numbers were down (4-5), but this past Sunday 13 youth came for pizza and devotions on the playground. He and Jordan start back to college March 3rd.
Other Announcements: The Council has a new meeting day and time - the fourth Monday of each month at 7pm.
Closing Prayer: Pastor John closed the meeting in Prayer.
Adjournment.Russ thanked everyone for participating. With no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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Blessing Place
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Greetings from The Blessing Place of WNC!
I hope this finds you all happy, healthy, and blessed!
We will be hosting the event through Zoom on Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 7:00-8:30 PM (EST). You will receive a Zoom invitation link about two days before the event. The service will include:
- Live Music and Worship led by Debbie McCraw
- Scripture Reading and Reflection led by Rev. John Rice
- Participants will then break up into small prayer groups to pray for and with each other.
Below is a link for the flyer for the March, 2021 Prayer Service.
Hope to see you soon!
Many Blessings and Much Love!
The Blessing Place
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Higgins Information
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The church office is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 until noon. Pastor John has a message on Higgins Facebook . We also have a new youtube channel and also right now media. Check us out! We miss you all and pray everyone is staying safe and healthy. Don't forget our website. |
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