Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday 9 March drew us together as one church, across our 6 congregations. Servant leadership is part of that meeting. We recalled the goodness of God to and through us over the past year.
In case you missed it, you can catch up on Mark’s Report and the Wardens and Ministry report. They’re worth reading through how God has been working in and through St Michael’s over the last 12 months; perhaps add it to your ‘Quiet Time resources’ to inspire gratitude each day!
The AGM recognised God’s generosity, as we set aside some to serve us in leadership in the year ahead. Our new parish council was elected and selected. Parish council’s role is governance, creating the conditions for us to do gospel ministry – like a good referee, they are doing their work well when you don’t notice all their hard work.
Wardens: Jeff Robinson (5pm), Rob Thomas (7pm) and Varun Varghese (11:30am).
Parish Council: Simon Darby (10am), Greg Engel (5pm and 11:30am), Kate Williams (5pm), Alison Kerr (5pm), Jim Buultjens (11:30am) and Matt Robinson (9:45am).
Clayton Childs is still drafted to serve as treasurer.
Nicole Pirie continues as our Safe Ministry Rep.
Kate Williams continues as our Risk Management Officer.
Pray for all to grow in Christlikeness and skill in service. Pray according to Hebrews 13, that our church family might make their service a joy.
Recommendations and considerations were raised for the incoming Parish Council (welcome at any time), and at our first meeting on Monday 18th we confirmed the minutes of the AGM and began to consider how to structure our portfolios/sub-committees and how to act on recommendations given. Further updates will be provided to the Parish in time.
As you pray in the light of the AGM, remember Proverbs 16:9:
‘In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.’
In Christ,
Parish Council
