His Church Anglican 
Vestry Meeting 
Tuesday, March 16, 2010 


Present: Pastor Allen, Senior Warden Chris Darnell, Junior Warden Gary Palmer, Jan Covert, 
Mike Figura, Barbara Lowe, Dave Simmons, Mary Ann Sulick, Russ McDonald and Marcia 
Fish. 

Absent: Gail Grunkemeyer and Barbara Martin. 

The meeting opened at 6:35 PM at the church office with prayer led by Pastor Allen. 

The minutes of the February 10 meeting were accepted as written. 

Discussion of Ephesians 4:11-16. In answer to the question How can we/should we work until 
all attain to “the unity of the faith.......to mature manhood, to the measure of the fulness of Christ,” 
the following were identified: 

Recognize we are leaders. Behave like leaders. Identify our gifts. Trust God that the 
gifts are here in this parish. Know Christ. Be open to new gifts. Equip others (the saints for 
the work); Involve others in what I do. Do it with humility and humor. Will discuss again 
next month. 

The discussion was followed by a time of prayer for those at the meeting who were 
experiencing physical pain. 

Rector: 

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Andee Marks will be here on the 23 and 24 . She will meet with Vestry and other 
leaders on the 23rd ; it may be a good idea to have food here so the session can begin early. 
Allen would like: Russ McDonald, Glenn Croydon,Mike Dagle,Ryan Maike, Dean Simmer, 
Don Gorton, Tony Grunkemeyer, Lisa Kannapell, Karen Simmons, Pat McGinty, and James 
Gorton to be here too. 

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The Open House will be this coming Sunday (the 21 ) right after the 10 AM service.
Donuts normally served at Kresge will be served here. All Sunday School classes will be 
cancelled. The food served will include cookies and other items which Mary Ann will 
arrange. 

Vestry Retreat: Instead of a separate retreat, Vestry members will participate in the 

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sessions with Andee Marks on the 23 and 24 . Whether or not to have food on 24 was 
not decided. 


Spree: Pastor Allen said we have not heard specifically that we will have a space. 

Treasurer: Russ presented the report. 

1. Mike Figura presented a Proposal to provide funding for members of our parish 
who are candidates for ordination in AMiA; the application process costs each one about 
$1400. This does not include the cost of the education they will pay for individually. The 
Committee recommended asking for a separate pass thru collection to raise money for this 
purpose. The motion was approved. The collection will be done in late April. The money 
will be put in a separate Ministry Fund. 
2. Pastor Allen asked the Vestry to consider participating in a Compassion 
International Pilot Project in Rwanda to link sister churches. He also recommends 
encouraging members to sponsor children thru Compassion International. The cost is $32 per 
month. This need will be publicized after the request for funds for ministry candidates. 
Committee Reports 

Gary: Presented a proposal for an electric sign for the front of the church office. It 
will cost about $1000 from the Parish Growth Fund. The design was considered and 
approved. 

Allen has not yet met with all members of the Vestry to establish who will be 
responsible for each area. Chris will work with individual members to get goals established. 

New Business 


Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Offerings: Services will be at Trinity at 7 PM. There 
will be baskets for donations. Our half will be put in the Ministry Fund. 


Homework: Ephesians 4 and the life of Jesus in Matthew 8-10. 
Date of next meeting: Wednesday, April 21 or 28 at the church office. 
Time: 6:30 PM 


The meeting closed with prayer at 8:57 PM. 


Marcia M. Fish 
Administrative Assistant