On Sunday, October 30, 2022, following worship (around 11:15/11:30am), LifeBridge will hold its annual Congregational Voters’ Meeting.
Information and agenda items will appear below as they become available (so check back often).
AGENDA
Call to Order
Opening Prayer
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the October 10, 2021, Annual Voters’ Meeting are below.
LifeBridge Annual Voters’ Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2021
David Pacher – President
Mary Gray – Treasurer
April Treybig – Secretary
Scott Heitshusen – Pastor
Alan Boehm – Elder
Collin Dwigins – VP/Staff
Jesus Sanchez – Elder
Giles Montgomery – Elder/Staff
Brackston Nutt – Staff
Richard Clayton – Elder
Stacey Wills – Staff
Congregation
David Pacher calls the meeting to order. Pastor Scott opens in prayer.
Alan motions to approve the minutes from the January voters meetings. April seconds the motion. The ayes have it and the motion passes.
David explains the term limit questions in our constitution. The way it reads there are some gray areas.
Jeff moves that we allow members to complete a term and then serve two more terms. Jason seconds the motion. The ayes have it and motion passes.
David nominates Jason Wolfe as an elder for a one year term. Wayne Heitshusen, Giles Montgomery, Brad Biss, Jason Wolfe are all running as elders. There was a unanimous vote to elect the four as Elders.
Sherri Santoro is running for Secretary and is elected unanimously by the congregation.
David discusses the Treasurer and President positions and the need for volunteers for both of those.
Our 15% giving and 2021 budget were presented to the congregation. The income projection was kept the same for 2021, the expenses increased slightly due to staff pay increases and repairs/maintenance. Brief discussion on future plans involving spending. April motions to approve the 2022 budget, Jason seconds the motion. The ayes have it and the motion passes.
The congregation was presented with staff report updates.
David presents an opportunity to the congregation for any open discussion. John Scott reminds the congregation to reset AC and turn off lights if they have used the facility. Patsy give an update on the pantry and how many families they are serving. They are very grateful for LifeBridge in allowing them to use the facility.
Angie motions to adjourn, Collin seconds the motion. The ayes have it and motion passes. Alan closes the meeting in prayer.
Proposed Changes to the LifeBridge Constitution and By-Laws
Available as a PDF here, or embeded below.
Nominating Task Force Presentation & Elections
Current Election Information
Each year new officers of LifeBridge are needed due to vacancies.
This year the following positions are open and need to be filled:
- Congregational Vice-President (Position Description – vice-President)
- Congregational Treasurer (Position Description – Treasurer)
- Four (4) members of the Board of Elders (Positions 2, 4, 6, 8) (Position Description – Elder)
Click to the right of each above for a description of the position, including duties, qualifications, limits, etc. Please read through those position descriptions prior to nominating someone for a position to make sure the person meets the requisites.
Any voting member of LifeBridge may nominate or be nominated for each of these positions (with the gender restriction for those serving on the Board of Elders), with the stipulation that the prior approval of the person being nominated must be secured. (That is, if you are going to nominate someone, talk to them first and get their approval.)
Self-nominations are acceptable.
You may nominate by filling in the form below. Or, if you would prefer to not do so via the form, please email both the LifeBridge President and Vice President your nominations.
Current Nominees
- Vice-President: Jesus Sánchez
- Treasurer: NONE
- Elder Position 2: Paul White
- Elder Position 4: NONE
- Elder Position 6: David Walker (incumbent)
- Elder Position 8: Jason Wolfe (incumbent)
Nominations from the Floor
Staff & Ministry Reports
Pastor: The Rev. Scott Heitshusen
Worship: {VACANT}
Children: Stephanie Reed
Youth: Giles Montgomery
Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center – Update
Sealy Christian Food Pantry – Update
Board Reports
President: The Rev. Dale Leland
Head Elder
Treasurer: Mary Abbott-Gray
15%
One of LifeBridge’s Foundational Principles is “to give 15% or more of the Church’s income for the advancement of the Kingdom of God.”
The following is a summary of what LifeBridge has given away for this effort since 2015!
We praise God for the honor and privileged of helping and serving others!
