March 2011 Minutes
San Marcos Minister’s Association
March 8, 2011 * CTMC * 3rd Floor Conference Room
Present: Roberto Cepeda, Jim Lanning, John McComb, Merlin Starr, Sam Montoya, Robert Smith, Sonshine, Chad Carlton, Jill Sullins, Fred Pratt, Diana Wiley, Tom Ray, Dan David, Jason Bollinger, Robin Steele
Welcome and Introductions – Robin Steele
Opening Prayer & Requests
- Gary Gooch – continue recovery
- Robin – skiing accident last month, recovering from being knocked out
- True Vineyard team going to Rwanda on Wednesday
- Merlin’s son-in-law (Norm) having stem cell transplant tomorrow or next day. In Syracuse, New York
- Report from Santiago in El Paso – partnering with other ministers in the area to reach out to the barrios.
- Chad’s father-in-law, Len Harms, has eye problems. Had two cornea transplants. Pressure in his eye needs to remain low.
Approval of Minutes
- Merlin Starr makes motion
- Chad Carlton seconds
- Motion passes
Treasurer’s report
- Bob Smith motions and seconds we accept treasurer’s report.
- Balance as of March 8, 2011 is $621.51.
- John McComb makes a motion that we give $100 each to Southside, Salvation Army, Giving Hope since there are funds available now.
- Sonshine seconds.
- Motion passes
Old Business
- Congregational letter explaining role of SMMA distributed.
- Report and letter of thanks from Giving Hope.
- First marriage event held at Solid Rock with 7 couples.
New Business
- May 5th – National Day of Prayer. John, Tom, and Jason will organize and report back.
- Working with the school to plan and organize baccalaureate. Robin is heading up the committee. Speaker is usually somebody who has a graduating senior. No one in the group has a senior. We recommend Robin to speak, maybe Lino from Sinai.
Presentation
- Dan Davis – Started Hope Chapel in Austin and had a heart to connect with other pastors. He stepped down in ’93 to network and support pastors. Pastors need a safe place to be themselves where they can experience Grace. 18 small groups of pastors in Austin. 120 pastors involved. Meet once a month for 2 ½ – 3 hours. Sign up with a priority to attend. Ask for 9 meetings.
Announcements
- Citizens of Heaven Conference at Embassy Suites hosted by Power House.
