ALL SAINTS NORMANTON PARISH CHURCH PCC MEETING

Wednesday, 16th November 2011 at 7.30pm

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WORSHIP Phil Atkinson read from Matthew chapter 5: 14. John Dracup opened in prayer. th 2. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING 19 October 2011 The minutes were accepted as a true record of the meeting. th 3. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES 19 October 2011 (not on the agenda) It is anticipated that all outstanding tasks will be actioned by the end of the year. Item 6: Christingles nd The making of Christingles will be on Thursday 22 December 2011. 4. CORRESPONDENCE a) Normanton All Saints Infant School Don Gilkes will approach appropriate person(s) who might wish to apply for the position of Foundation Governor. MAIN AGENDA 1. FINANCE a) Review Tithe Giving th This item was deferred to the next PCC meeting on the 18 January 2012. b) Accounts Sandy Vanstan presented in detail the October 2011 Accounts. c) Parish Share The PCC had been asked by Bishop Stephen to make a decision on the church s contribution to the parish share this year in view of the current financial climate. The PCC therefore made the decision to cease st payment of parish share from 1 December 2011 and review in January 2012. d) Approved Suppliers List st The PCC agreed an Approved Suppliers List from the 1 January 2012; that would carry out repairs to the church. The PCC will agree suppliers onto the list and review annually. 2. INTRODUCTION OF PRAYER MINISTRY IN CHURCH The PCC agreed the proposal of a prayer ministry group who will pray for people in the side chapel, following services. 3. VICAR S ITEMS a) Limiting the Number of Guests of Baptism Families The PCC agreed there should be no more than 4 baptisms at each service; there would not be a limit to the number of guests; though 120 guests would be the maximum. 4. WARDEN S ITEMS a) Church School Car Parking The Church Wardens are addressing the problem of car parking within the vicinity of the church school, in particular outside the parish rooms, which is causing an obstruction for motorists and pedestrians. b) Repairs to the Church Buildings Work had recently been undertaken to repair the roof above the Lady Chapel, the east chancel. The church is now water tight. c) Deputy Church Warden Roger Wills has agreed to be Deputy Church Warden with a specific responsibility for the fabric of the church. 5. TLG th Phil Atkinson reported on behalf of Gavin Budby that Bishop Stephen s visit on the 14 November 2011 was positive. 1.
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DEANERY REPORT th Sally Dinsdale highlighted the points for discussion at the next Deanery Meeting on the 7 February 2012: CHURCHES TOGETHER Lent courses in 2012 will be held at different churches. Phil Atkinson thanked SD on behalf of the PCC for her work as Deanery Synod representative. ANY OTHER BUSINESS th a) Bishop Stephen s Visit on the 14 November 2011 Phil Atkinson reiterated that Bishop Stephen was very impressed with the work related to TLG. b) Parish Weekend The PCC expressed their thanks to Colin Buchannan for his contribution to the Well Project. DATE OF NEXT MEETING th 18 January 2012 at 7.30pm.

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