Family Meeting | June 8, 2025
Recap from Sunday’s Meeting:
Elder Report | report by John McCubbin
- Administration Team Introduction: Members include Kelley Workman, Wes Westerfield, Jarrod Bennett, Jerry Gilliam, Bennett Greene, Jessica Shepard
- Rich Liebe is a prospective Elder
- Building repairs, primarily air conditioning- be reminded to give and reminded of the Facility Fund Campaign.
- Excited about the mission of the church, gaining members by implementing our mission of glorifying god and making disciples.
Administration Team | report by Wes Westerfield
- Reminded that our finances fluctuate especially through the summer be reminded to give and reminded of the Facility Fund Campaign.
- Year end financials and operating procedures
- Restricted funds from USB to Planters Bank in a high yield savings account
- Operating Manual
Facility | report by Scotty Hart
- Our AC is doing the best that it can considering the age and repairs required/ size of building.
- Volunteers for lawn maintenance, take on trimming and weeds, low hanging trees and bushes at 8am, Wednesday, June 11.
Worship Team | report by Mick Schatz
- Implement of new sound booth - cameras, for better quality live stream that would include the whole service.
- Lily Westerfield will be going to college, keyboard player replacement
Student Ministry | report by Mick Schatz
- Additional Midweek leaders: Dylan, Leah, John McCubbin, Mason Clark
- Summer Events: Hot Summer Nights -pool party, cookout and devo
- Summer Event: Camp, 21 students, Journey
- FBC is hosting Dnow 2026
Hoptown Kids | report by Angela Bracey
- Thank you for those who have fully committed to serving with our kids!
- Since our last meeting in January we have officially changed logo, added Kids Church and the continued ministries of Sunday School and Midweek programs.
- Teach and implement the spiritual habits of time with God, time with others, using our gifts and sharing our story
- 40 kids that come through our programs either on Sunday or Wednesdays, of those 40, 25 are in our nursery (preK and below)
- We currently have 2 paid nursery staff.
- Areas you can serve in nursery: Various responsibilities are on our Plugged-In List
- Do thorough cleaning and inspect and or organize toys
- Be nursery volunteer
- Kids check-in desk
- Contribute to upgrade some of our toys and supplies, buy AA batteries and kid friendly snacks, diapers, baby wipes, disinfectant wipes and lysol.
- Next big event is Vacation Bible School, June 16-19, 6-8pm. Registration/doors open at 5:30pm. We are partnering with Edgewood, Second and Restoration House - FBC is the host church.
- Make sure you have/save our church text number: 833-280-3152. Text key words to get more information (ex. VBS, 180, Kids, News) to receive more information and be included in the communication. Information is also included in your weekly email.
- Helpful links: Stay Connected and digital bulletin
Deacons | report by Ben Westerfield
- Appreciation to volunteers that make taking care of our Care Group members possible
- Make sure to let us know what is going on!
- Seniors and college
- Keep Care Group list up to date - this includes college students and military!
Hospitality | report by Royce Stevens
- Thank you for donations to military appreciation and hospitality opportunities.
- Current list of those willing to serve in Kitchens/Hospitality Team: Tammy Crawford (lead), Suzanne Beck, Sidney Crawford, Juanita Grosskopf, Brenda Jones, Dianne Robertson, Debbie Sanders and Royce Stevens.
- If you would like to serve in this area, help set up/clean up or provide food for different events/needs and opportunities please let us know so we can add you to the Realm Group Roster. Various responsibilities are on our Plugged-In List
Next Meeting is scheduled for September 14th, 2025.