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Minutes of
Eastern Valley United
Baptist Association
Kingswood Camp, Lake
George, NS
May 14, 2005
59 people registered
representing 24 churches. There were also 11 young people present who serve as
staff for Kingswood Camp.
Welcome, Singing &
Devotional:
Moderator John Beers
opened the meeting and welcomed everyone at 9:00 am
A time of singing was
led by Marion Jamer (Hantsport)
Glenn Wooden,
Kingswood Camp Committee Chair, welcomed everyone to the Camp and led in a
devotional based on Psalm 19 noting how the three parts of the Psalm fit nicely
with the ministry at Kingswood Camp. 1) Creation declared the glory of God -
Kingswood is in a beautiful nature setting 2) The Law of the Lord - the Word
of God is proclaimed at Kingswood to further add to the knowledge of God 3)
Personal Application - we take in all that is declared and apply it to our
lives.
Rules of order
were read by the
clerk. (Wayne Merrill, Falmouth)
The meeting was
opened with prayer
by Clarence Bungay.
(South Rawdon)
Motion:
It was moved by Jeff
Hosick (Kentville) and seconded by Jeff Irving (Harmony) that the minutes of the
November 6, 2004 meeting held at South Rawdon be accepted. Motion carried.
One error in the
minutes was noted. Pamela Estey is with the Canning Baptist Church, not the
Third Horton.
Reports:
Moderator John Beers
announced that we would be looking at the reports all together and that any
action items would be dealt with later. He then invited anyone who had a report
to give which was not in the book to come and do so.
Nominating
Committee:
Jeff Hosick gave an
oral report for the nominating committee wit the following updates: On the
Regional Working Group, Wilma Janzen came off and Gail Whalen-Dunn (Avonport/Lochartville)
went on. Kingswood Camp Committee added Vincent Leung (Port Williams), Glenn
Wooden (Third Horton) and Glen Clayton (representing Annapolis-Digby United
Baptist
Association). Evangelism Committee added Pamela Estey (Canning). Gerry Zinc
resigned from the Leadership and Development Committee and was replaced by
Jennifer Levy (Kingswood Camp Director)
Moderator John Beers
opened the meeting for comments or questions about the reports in the book.
Ron Baxter (Regional
Minister)
updated his report noting that as of April 30 our giving to the UIM has
increased by $14,000 and that to date Region 2 is in excess of last year by over
$15,000. He thanked and congratulated us for our efforts.
Ellen Saunders
reported that the
application for a grant for Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church, which is referred to
in the Missions Committee report, was not able to be given due to lack of
funds.
John Beers
updated the
Moderator’s report noting that he had attended the ADC Commissioning Service
and Banquet and commended ADC on the fine work they were doing. He informed us
that there were about 20 graduates this year and that this year also saw the
highest enrollment in ADC history.
It was noted that the
date on the cover of the report book was wrong and should read 2005 rather than
2004. The clerk will put a new cover on the report book that is to be sent to
the Archives.
Johann Eichhorn
spoke on
behalf of the Evangelism Committee and reminded churches of their
upcoming display at the Apple Blossom Festival. He noted that we need to have
any promotional material we want displayed in the booth to the old Kentville
Arena between 9 and 12 Friday morning. He also said they would appreciate help
in loading supplies and partitions around 8:30 am Friday morning from Bethany
Memorial Baptist Church.
Laurie Hennigar
reported
that in answer to prayer, Kingswood Camp now had a photocopier.
Treasurer Emily
Samson
spoke about the financial reports. She noted we are doing well with a surplus
of $1600 and church allotments are coming in well. She then answered
questions.
Motion:
It was moved by Terry
Coldwell (Hantsport) and seconded by Virginia DeAdder (Cambridge) that all
report be accepted as printed or given orally. Motion carried.
Action Items From
Reports:
Stewardship Committee:
Marc Potvin noted that in the Stewardship report (item 2) Kingswood camp had
requested a grant of $10,000 to make a road to the beach and other capital
projects.
Motion:
It was moved by Marc
Potvin (Centreville) and seconded by Darryl Dykens (Upper Vaughan) that the
Association grant $10,000 to Kingswood Camp to build a road to the beach and if
any money was left over from that it could be used for other capital expenses.
Motion carried.
Marc also noted that
the committee had discussed the issue of Abuse liability insurance. (item 3 in
the report) and that the only option they see is for us to become our own policy
holder. This would mean creating a fund for this purpose. They purpose to go
to all Association churches with three questions: 1)How many congregations have
adopted the protocol on abuse prepared and recommended by Convention or another
protocol similar in nature? 2) How many congregations are currently paying for
Abuse Liability insurance? 3) How many congregations would be interested in a
joint project to cover court cost, and possibly damage settlements?
If there is not
enough interest from the churches this will not be pursued. Marc indicated he
was looking for direction from the meeting. Is this something to pursue?
Several people commented and were very much in favor of this idea. The
consensus was that they move ahead with this idea.
Kingswood Camp:
Glenn
Wooden drew attention to the first request mentioned in the Kingswood Camp
report. The Committee does not have a full complement of 12 members and needs
more. They ask that we allow a non Baptist, Ms Danielle Ingram, to be added to
the committee. This person is well qualified and would be a great asset to the
committee.
There was some
discussion as to the implications of allowing a non Baptist on the committee and
the precedent it might set. Glen noted that this was not a request for a change
of where committee members come from but rather a one time allowance.
Motion:
It was moved by Glenn
Wooden (Third Horton) and seconded by Ed Shaw (Bethany Memorial) that we allow
this name to stand for this one time until a principle with regard to non
Baptists be established. Motion carried.
Social Action:
Fran
Woodside reminded us of the upcoming program on Suicide which will be held on
June 4 at Port Willaims Baptist Church.
Leadership and
Development:
Ethel Fulton
presented the names for Association licenses.
Motion:
It was moved by Ethel
Fulton (Centreville) and seconded by Jeff Hosick (Kentville) that we grant these
Association Licenses. Motion carried.
Moderator John Beers
asked if there was a report on the Tidal Impact which is planned for our
area. Ron Baxter reported that Tidal Impact will take place here in the Valley
and in Halifax in the summer of 2006. Committees are meeting to put the
foundations in place. They will soon be looking for churches to participate.
Pamela Estey reported that she is part of one of those committees and things
are going well.
Daniel Jamer (Hantsport)
was asked to offer prayer for Tidal Impact.
Past Moderator Jeff
Hosick was invited to the front to offer prayer for all committees. Committee
chairs, officers and the Regional Minister were asked to come forward and all
committee members to stand. Jeff offered prayer.
A coffee break
was enjoyed at
this time (even without coffee) followed by a time of singing led by Marion
Jamer. An offering was received.
Moderator John Beers
gave the mailing address for Association:
Eastern Valley United
Baptist Association
9064 Commercial St.
PO Box 10023
New Minas, NS
B4N 5K1
Announcements:
Clarence Bungay
announced that South Rawdon will be celebrating its 100th anniversary with
speaker Ron Baxter
Jeff Irving announced
that on May 15 there would be a Gospel concert at Harmony
Rally in the Valley
- May 15 at 7:30 pm at New Minas Baptist
West Hants Fellowship
Service will be at Hantsport Baptist on May 22 at 7:00 pm
Aylesford Baptist
has radio station 101.1 FM
Kingswood
Presentsation:
At this point the
program was turned over to Kingswood Camp for a special presentation.
Camp director
Jennifer Levy introduced some of the youth who will be serving as staff at camp
this year. Two of them , Chris Ward and Emily Feltmate offered testimonies of
what camp has meant to them.
Camp Committee Chair
Glenn Wooden gave an introduction to camp. He noted that we as Baptists are
leaders in the area of Youth ministry and camp is a big part of that. It is an
important ministry for training future leaders.
Jennifer gave an
overview of camp as a slide show ran with many pictures of camping activities.
She stressed the leadership training part of camp and had displayed on the
bulletin board a list of different modules to be taught. She is looking for
people to teach these modules.
Glenn talked about a
vision for the camp. We have a large amount of land and are using very little
of it. He spoke of camp being a place for training leaders. Also being a retreat
place offering year round programs. Plans for new cabins were also presented.
Glenn then presented
request #2 from his written report. As a committee, any expenditure over $5000
needs authorization from Association. Kingswood is requesting permission to
spend the necessary money to upgrade the electrical and put in a road and do
basic upgrading of the camp. They also want permission to look for any
additional funding necessary to make up the difference between what Association
gives, what the Camp presently has, and what will be needed.
Motion:
It was moved by Glenn
Wooden (Third Horton) and seconded by Marilyn Hebert (Kentville) that
Association grant the camp committee permission to spend the necessary money to
do the basic upgrading of the camp and to look for additional funding
necessary. Motion carried.
Laurie Hennigar
presented the financial statements of the camp.
Motion:
It was moved by
Laurie Hennigar (Centreville) and seconded by Clarence Bungay (South Rawdon)
that we accept the financial statements. Motion carried.
Laurie shared some
good news about several large donations which had been made to the camp noting
there seems to be a renewed interest in this ministry.
There was a time for
questions regarding the camp.
Some important
dates:
June 4
- Camp workday 8 am
- 8pm There will be a list of tasks needing to be done on the camp website
for which people can sign up.
July 9
- Camp day. A time
for people to check out the camp.
Marc Potvin offered
thanks and presented a check for $10,000 to the camp on behalf of Association.
At this point we
adjourned to tour the camp grounds as the room was set up for dinner. Vice
Moderator Graham Thomas closed with prayer.
First time visitor
John MacLeod offered a word of encouragement noting this was his first
experience of our Association and he was very impressed. He wished us well.
After a tour of the
grounds a delicious dinner was served by ladies from the Aylesford Baptist
Church. The free-will offering collected for the dinner was donated to
Kingswood Camp.
Next Association
meeting will be held at Windsor Baptist Church on November 5.
Registration at 8:30
am Meeting at 9:00 am
Respectfully
submitted,
Wayne Merrill
Association Clerk
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