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THE TECUMSEH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COUNCIL            The Administrative Council of Tecumseh United Methodist Church met May 3, 2009 at 7:15pm.Those present were Nelta Hennessey, chairperson, Pastor Josh Gooding, Ernestine Adams, Carolyn Edwards, Sarah Gooding, Rita Halderman, Diana Halstead, Olga Hennessey, Steve Hennessey, Jan Kieffer, Pat Krug, Neva Martin, Virginia Martinson, Larry McCammon, Willa Norwood, Darlene Peck, Nancy Rush, Carole Stone, Betty Waller.           Betty led the devotional time with a reading regarding Mother’s Day. A woman was asked her occupation, her reply was a “Mom”. The interviewer indicated that position was not considered an occupation. The woman revised her answer to state that she was a research associate in the field of child care. This answer seemed to satisfy the interviewer. The title of “Mom” does not encompass the many challenges faced and rewards received in her position.           A correction was made to the April minutes in that in was stated that weather stripping was put on windows and actually the stripping was applied to doors. The minutes were accepted as corrected.            Committee Reports:           Jan (Trustees) noted that her committee’s main project at the present time was replacing the sign in front of the church. They are also considering some electrical work in the parsonage.           Larry (Finance) referred to his printed report.           Neva (CERT) reported that some Tecumseh CERT representatives will be attending a training session in Hutchison. There was also a training session in Lawrence which Neva attended.           Rita (Education) met with Vacation Bible School volunteers after worship this morning. She asked council if anyone had any suggestions for Summer Sunday School. Ernestine volunteered to teach an adult class. Rita and Diana will teach the children’s class.           Darlene (Mission) shared information from the Edgerton’s presentation at Countryside UMC. The Edgerton’s are missionaries to Haiti.           Diana (UMW) mentioned the Mother-Daughter Salad Supper on May 12.           Virginia (S/PRC) told council that Fran Helms, choir director, had tuned pianos. Some tunings were complimentary, she has been paid for some. It was mentioned that the piano in the Fellowship Hall needs to tuned again. She also reported that Pastor Josh will be taking vacation June 8-21 and Ernestine is requesting vacation leave May 18-22.           Carolyn (Congregational Care) announced next visitation will be June 14.           No New Business was brought before council.            Sharing and Discussion:           Neva (Health Ministry) reported that she, Ernestine, Darlene, and Carole had presented at a session at Rock Springs. They spoke to the group about healthy snacks at Discovery Club, the Thrifty Living seminars, the Faithfully Fit exercise program, Monday walkers, and emergency preparedness. They led the group at Rock Springs in a sampling of exercises from Discovery Club and Faithfully Fit programs. They also led council in their presentation. Neva reported that they received an excellent response from those in attendance at the Rock Springs session.                    Pastor’s Time:           Pastor Josh spoke about his current sermon series, “Rethinking Church”.           Pastor Josh closed council meeting with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Rush, Recording Secretary