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Many members have commented on the dilapidated appearance of our sanctuary doors and several have pledged money to see that they are replaced. St. Paul Session approved a bid from Forman Ford Glass Contractors to replace both sets of sanctuary doors and the office doors with glass doors. The main sanctuary door will also be automated. The total cost of the project is $8600 installed. We have pledges of $5500 toward the purchase of the doors. Session authorized the remaining dollars for the doors. However, if anyone would like to contribute to the cost of replacement, please contact Jean Gilbert to let her know the amount.
THANK YOU SESSION AND DEACON MEMBERS
While we don't always see what is happening behind the scenes, these people are currently serving as SESSION and DEACON members. Their hard work and efforts are to be applauded. Decisions are not easily reached and not everyone will agree with all decisions, but to take the time and continue to try to make our church better, the following people deserve our gratitude.
CURRENT SESSION MEMBERS |
CURRENT DEACON MEMBERS |
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| Clerk of Session Lynn Madsen Class of 2008: Mike Wilson (Membership and Evangelism) Dennis Myer (Building and Grounds) Jeff Flora (Stewardship) Kerri Dreibelbeis (youth member) Class of 2009: Deb Wych (Worship and Music) Jodi Baker (Christian Education) Kris Huston (Personnel) Class of 2010: John Temple (Membership and Evangelism) Sue Van Essen (Mission) Valerie Nichols (Christian Education) |
Class of 2008 Mike Marturello (Treasurer) Stated Meeting: First Thursday of each month at 7 PM. The ministry of the Board of Deacons shall be one of compassion and shall include giving a helping hand wherever there is a need within the congregation, acting both as a Pastor’s Aid and as an outreach effort in the community. |
Thank you also to all past Session and Deacon members. Your hard work and visions have helped make St. Paul great. For those of you interested in serving in the future, see Pastor John. A "term" is 3 years in length and every 3 years, we install new Session and Deacon members. It can be a very rewarding experience and so vital to the future of our church!
New HR Committee Formed
As part of its strategic planning process, Session determined that it would be helpful to establish a human resources committee to assist with various personnel matters at St. Paul. Session appointed Kris H. and John T. to serve on this committee. The scope of the HR Committee is as follows:
- Formulate and recommend Human Resource policies and objectives for the staff of St. Paul Presbyterian Church
- Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to promote a high level of employee morale
- Establish and recommend wage and salary structure, pay policies and performance evaluation program
- Evaluate staffing needs
- Create, update and maintain employee job descriptions
- Establish a method for recruiting and placement practices and procedures for hiring new staff
- Establish and maintain employee personnel files
- Conduct employee performance evaluations on a yearly basis
- Develop and recommend a new hire orientation process
- Be responsible for employee development and conflict resolution
If you have any input concerning these or other personnel matters, please feel to contact Kris H. (Kris.Huston@bloodcenterofiowa.org or 331-3838) or John T. (templelaw@mchsi.com or 270-0611).
