DPC Elder Meeting Summary: June 2010
Elders
Following the congregation meeting on Tuesday 27th April, the DPC eldership have decided to proceed with the setting apart of Chris Amos and Clayton Moss to the position of elder. Notice is now given that if any person has any objection to offer against the life or doctrine of these men, they must give that objection in writing to the Session Clerk (Darryl Soh) on or before Friday 14th May. If no relevant objection is lodged, the session will proceed with the setting apart on Sunday 16th May.
As is our plan for all elders meetings this year, the meeting was conducted in two parts:
Our next discussion about changes to 9am church will be on the 13th December during morning tea.
The next open Elders Meeting will be held on Sunday 9th August at 12:30pm to 3pm (including lunch). This meeting consists of the elders, their wives and DPC staff members.
The Elders are going away on a retreat to reflect on how things have gone at DPC in the past year adn to plan for the year ahead. Please pray for the elders that God may give them wisdom for the decisions that they will have to make for our church family.
In our denomination, one minister and elder from each congregation in the region meet monthly for encouragement, support and to work together for the growth of God's kingdom. This region is called the "Presbytery" and our Presbytery covers the 15 congregations in the CBD and Inner West of Sydney. At the Presbytery meeting last Tuesday Darryl Soh & Ian Halbisch were accepted as "Candidates for Presbyterian Ministry" This is a signnificant step in the process of someone becoming a recognised minister in the PCA. One family from the 6pm congregation were "recieved" as missionaries offically recognised by the PCA. Also, our Presbytery conducts "visitations" to each church from time to...
The closed Elders Meeting will be held on Tuesday 11th August.
The Annual Congregational Meeting will on be on Tues 12th May at 7:30pm in the church building. We will be electing a new Committee of Management and making some important decisions about the future. Papers for the meeting will be available on the website very soon.
Breaking the Silence is the church's policy and process for dealing with and preventing abuse within the church. From time to time it is changed. You can find a copy of the new "Code of Conduct"and "Our Policy" brochures at the back of church and posters on the notice board. All group leaders and elders will be given a copy. You can also find a brochure "Speak out/ Seek Help" that gives you information about how to find help if you need it. Breaking the Silence is now available on the web at www.breakingthesilence.org.au or www.pssd.org.au and click on "Child Protection Unit".
This year, the elders at DPC are hoping to provide a regular summary of what was discussed at Session meetings and inform the DPC church family of the key decisions that were made.