Your Session has been busy the last couple of months focusing on several major themes.

A considerable number of Mission projects have been discussed. 1500 Trees, which is now part of Mission, will be asking for donations this spring in honor of Karen Chakoian.

More information, including where the trees will be planted, will be forthcoming. Two fundraising projects have also been approved: one that was inspired by the Wonderful Wednesday presentation about the Healing Arts Mission to be launched later this month, and another that will be used to fund Youth Mission Trips that will occur in August.

The Pastor Nominating process is proceeding nicely, and the PNC had its first meeting on March 18. In February, Session approved the final draft of the Mission Study, which, when approved by Presbytery, will be used by the Pastor Nominating Committee. In addition, in March, the job description for Head of Staff was also approved and forwarded to Presbytery. It will be an important resource as the Pastor Nominating Committee continues with its work.

Church security has been discussed at the last two meetings, and a team of Scott Heichel, Greg Bossart, Dwayne Carrington, and Jeff Hussey has been meeting and gathering information.