Dear Faith Family Members,

As you know, our congregation postponed the church officer nomination process in 2020 in order to allow for us to enter into 2021 with more active membership involvement in that process. The Session has decided to begin this nomination process now by calling a congregational meeting for Sunday, May 23, following the worship service.

The way we go about choosing our leaders (Deacons and Elders) is by forming a Church Officer Nominating Committee (CONC). The committee is made up of five members of our church family. Two members will be current Ruling Elders appointed by the Session. The three other members of the committee will be nominated by you, the membership, and approved in the congregational meeting on May 23. Here is what we need from you:

  1. Prayerfully consider a church member tht is not currently serving as an Elder for the nominating committee (click here to see the current leadership)
  2. Ask them in advance of the May 23 congregational meeting if they would be willing to serve
  3. Nominate them at the May 23 congregational meeting

The meeting will begin at 10:35 am on May 23. If you would like to participate in the meeting via Zoom, please email us at session@epclongview.org by Friday, May 21 at 12:00 pm. You will receive a link and instructions via email for joining the meeting virtually. If you will be attending in person, you do not need to RSVP for the meeting.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Pastor Doug in the church office at 903-234-0032 or dashley@epclongview.org.

Thank you for taking action to prayerfully consider and ask a member of our church family to step into this important role. We are trusting God for His guidance as we together seek the mind of Christ.

With gratitude,

Pastor Doug

Congregational Meeting Information Summary:
  • When is the meeting? Sunday, May 23 @ 10:35 am (following the worship service)
  • What is the purpose of the meeting? The Session has called this meeting to form a Church Officer Nominating Committee (CONC)
  • Who makes up the nominating committee? The CONC is made up of two active Ruling Elders and three other members of the congregation
  • How do I nominate someone? Gain the approval of the person you want to nominate for the committee BEFORE the congregational meeting on May 23. Nominate them in the congregational meeting.
  • Who can vote in the meeting?: Church members who are present at the congregational meeting are eligible to vote in that meeting. In addition, our denomination will allow a Zoom "virtual" presence at this time. *If you would like to participate in the meeting via Zoom, please email us at session@epclongview.org by Friday, May 21 at Noon. You will receive a link and instructions for joining the meeting virtually via email. 
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