2009 Annual Meeting

After worship on Sunday, February 1, NHCC held a potluck lunch followed by our annual congregational meeting.  This year the meeting was again held in our Great Hall (also known as Parish Hall).

Much business is transacted at these meetings, including adopting the year's budget and electing officers.  We also remember our friends and members who have died in the past year and recognize our "angels" who have contributed to the church in outstanding ways.  And we have a lot of fun.

The pictures below give a sample of the day's activities.  All official reports and the budget are in writing; contact the church office if you need a copy.

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As always, there was plenty of food. Look who's checking out the dessert table!

These two seem to have enough.  (Maybe too much for the younger one, but I'm happy to report he didn't spill it despite what it looks like.)

The meal has plenty of conversation as well as food.

Senior Pastor Ken Baily gave his annual report on the spiritual health of the congregation after having led us in prayer to start the meeting. The "Jesus" doll reminds us who is the real head of the Christian church.

Moderator Hope Wallace Hill led the business portion of the meeting.  You can see Ken sitting to her right.

Every annual meeting includes recognition of those who have been born and those who have died in the past year.  Here we sing For All the Saints in memory.

The children of the church met prior to the adults.  Associate Pastor Gretchen Elmendorf and Sally Brickell presented the children's assessment and recommendations to the congregation.  There were suggestions for our priorities in activities and spending as you can tell if you look closely at the paper.

Some of the middle youth presented their group's report.  Pages in back are "Things to do in 2009" and "Annual Report from Youth."

A highlight of the meetings is presentation of "angel awards" for people whose service to the church has been especially important in the past year.  This year's first award went to Liz Ramos for her work on Christian Education.

This year's second angel was Marian Reynolds, whose work and dedication to the Mission Committee has, among other achievements, arranged for massive amounts of bread being delivered to homeless shelters each week.

One critical item of business is voting in the annual budget.  Here treasurer Jim Harper explains some of the details.

One key item of business is to elect officers and committee members for the year.  Here clerk Susan Gilbert counts the ballots.

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