Saint Mark Presbyterian Church PC(USA)

Congregational Nominating Committee 2012

Your 2012 Congregational Nominating Committee has begun the process of identifying those members of our congregation who feel called to serve God next year through a leadership role at St Mark. The folks that we will be nominating are as follows:
ELDERS: (5 adults + 1 under 25 years of age)
DEACONS: (6 adults + 1 under 25 years of age)
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: (4 adults + 1 under 25 years of age)
ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE: (2 adults)

As we thoughtfully and prayerfully approach this work, we need your help. If you feel that God is calling you to one of these positions, or if you know of other qualified individuals who may be willing to serve in one of these roles, we would like to hear from you. The easiest way to convey this information to us is by filling out the online form located at the bottom of this page. Or you can fill out one of our Nominating Forms which are available at the Welcome Center. Completed forms can be given to any committee member or returned to the box at the Welcome Center no later than March 18.
This year’s Nominating Committee members are John Northrip, Nancy Sutch, Nina Collier, Alice Crippen, Steve Drake, Marie Holt, Jon Huizenga and Tanner Meyer. Please feel free to contact any one of them if you have any questions or would like more information.

Constitutional Requirements for Elders: Book of Order, G-6.0300
Those persons who will hold this office ought to be sound in their faith…persons of wisdom and discretion pray with and for the people oversee the spiritual interest of the church. (Paraphrased)
Responsibilities of St. Mark Session Elders include regular attendance at stated meetings (third Monday of the month) and any specially called meetings, serving as a chairperson of a Session standing committee, and assisting with the Lord’s Supper. Three year term (one year term for the under 25 years of age Elder).
For Elder, I suggest:

Constitutional Requirements for Deacons: Book of Order, G-6.0400
The office of Deacon is one of sympathy, witness, and service…their duties should be to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless and to any who may be in distress. (Paraphrased)
Responsibilities of St. Mark Board of Deacons include regular attendance at stated meetings (first Monday of the month) and any specially called meetings, serving as chairperson or active member of a Deacons committee, visitation and delivery of altar flowers, and assisting with the Lord’s Supper.
Three year term (one year term for the under 25 years of age Deacon).
For Deacon, I suggest:
 

Congregational Requirements for Congregational Nominating Committee: Book of Order, G-14.0201
This committee should be representative of the congregation and include two members from the Session; one from the Board of Deacons; and a majority chosen from the congregation-at-large (in our case five).
(Paraphrased)
Responsibilities of St. Mark Congregational Nominating Committee includes regular attendance at called meetings (3-4 per year), appreciation for the demands of the respective offices, and a wide knowledge of the St. Mark membership and a willingness to increase this knowledge. One year term.
For the Congregational Nominating Committee, I suggest:

Constitutional Requirements for the Endowment Committee
Persons should be active members of the congregation.
Responsibilities of St. Mark Endowment Committee include keeping the congregation apprised of the possibilities for deferred giving and to provide assistance to members with how this may be done.
Three year term.
For the Endowment Committee, I suggest: