Meeting Minutes

[Elder Mitten]

Greetings one and alll!! How goes th summer so far?:) u guys all
psyched 4 2morrows game?:) I cant wait !!;) I'd just thought id let u
all kno that I won't make it 2nite because this is the last day that
my grandparents will be here b4 they head back to Toronto and we don't
see them that often. but here is a contribution from me for u guys
from the heart:

Structure: I think we should dedicate at least an hour and a half to
dig deep into God's word (as will be lead by the bible study leader)
so that we can process and be able to engage in the text beeing taught
without having to be in a complete rush or short-change God.

Leadership group: I wish I was here for this guys! :) I see potential
leaders arising from this occasion and based on what I have observed,
here are some suggestions for the leaders for this fall (rotational):
Claire, Matt and Sam. Feel free to add me if you do so desire.

Membership:Invites: you don't have to take my word for it, but if any
of you know someone who is curious about God and you know they have
gained your trust over your friendship..then yes it would be a
spectacular way to bring others to a saving knowledge of Jesus
Christ.

Official Membership (wish I was there 2 discuss) let me kno what u
have decided.

Conflict Resolution: Here is an empowering verse that I believe will
aid in discussion on this matter: Colossians 3:13 "You must make
allowance for each other's faults and forgive the person who offends
you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others."

Purpose of weekly meetings: We had said right in the foundation
meeting of one (aka the first meeting) that we would study what it
means to be "the church" in our communities and how to live according
to what God wants(as members of one church).

Prayer list/ role of prayer: At my church (onward gospel) we have
weekly prayer lists published. Each week if need be there would be an
edit to the prayer list if a new request arose. But yes, prayer is an
essential tool to the Christians life in terms of direct communication
with God and engaging in fellowship with the King of Kings by giving
God your entire being to Him and God works through peoples lives
through the most mysterious and marvellous ways that transcends human
understanding.

Here are my thoughts:) I hope u guys take them to heart. May God be at
the center piece of your decision making tonight. God bless and
looking forward to see you all next monday:)!! p.s. I start work next
tuesday so I might b a tad bit late depending on what time the lachine
bus comes @.

In Christ Alone: Jonathan Mitton