Vestry Minutes: May 15, 2022
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Vestry Minutes: May 15, 2022
Present: Alan Bentrup, Paula Jefferson, Jim McManic, Jen Duncan, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, Linda Seeber, Melissa Kurkel, DJ Mitchell, Amanda Alvarez, Rick Schulz, Bob Bess, Joe Stark
Absent: Mary Anderson, Jim McManic
The meeting was called to order at 12:00 by the Rev. Alan Bentrup
Opening Prayer offered by Alan
April Minutes approved
Finance Committee Report – Gary Wilkinson
See the attached report
Gary Wilkinson is looking into an affordable review with David Lowder’s assistance.
Reports approved.
Senior Warden Report – Keen Haynes
VPIC assignments filled for June.
Diocesan merger was discussed.
Junior Warden Report– Joe Stark and Rick Schulz
Bryant Sprinklers seeing quotes for new water controller boxes.
A request for maintaining memorial garden fountain from the MG team. Jr. Wardens will create a signup sheet for names.
Assistant Rector– Paula Jefferson
Stephen ministry classes will begin soon.
Pastoral care is active.
Rector’s Report – Alan Bentrup
Master plan was discussed and approved to hire VLK Architects.
At Pentecost the congregation will be invited to use the common cup at communion.
2022-2023 Christian formation will be revamped to be intergenerational.
Interviewing for choir director is ongoing
Closing Prayer – DJ Mitchell
Blessing – Alan Bentrup
Adjourned at 1:30
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Seeber for Mary Anderson – Vestry Clerk
Online Worship: The First Sunday after Pentecost – Trinity Sunday
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Vestry Minutes: April 17, 2022
St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Vestry Minutes: April 17, 2022
Present: Alan Bentrup, Paula Jefferson, Jim McManic, Jen Duncan, Keen Haynes, Bob Garrity, Linda Seeber, Melissa Kurkel, DJ Mitchell, Amanda Alvarez, Rick Schulz, Bob Bess, Joe Stark
Absent: Mary Anderson
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 by Rev. Alan Bentrup
Opening Prayer offered by Alan
March Minutes approved
Treasurer’s Report/Budget Committee Report – DJ Mitchell
Gary Wilkinson is looking into an affordable audit with David Lowder’s assistance.
Reports approved.
Senior Warden Report – Keen Haynes
VPIC assignments filled for May.
Junior Warden Report– Joe Stark and Rick Schulz
Liability issue with addition of a gaga ball court and Pickle ball was discussed.
It was suggested we review our liability insurance policies.
Sprinkler repaired for the Good News Garden.
Assistant Rector– Paula Jefferson
Report attached.
Rector’s Report – Alan Bentrup
Staffing change with Joe Henry has resigned and taken a new job in Dallas.
Divine Purpose statement was approved.
Finalizing agreement with Fever.
Eagle Scout Project was discussed. No updates for the gaga ball court project.
Master plan is progressing with input from committee.
Closing Prayer – DJ Mitchell
Blessing – Alan Bentrup
Adjourned at 2:00
Respectfully submitted
Linda Seeber for Mary Anderson – Vestry Clerk
Online Worship: The Seventh Sunday of Easter
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Hospitality
The Hospitality Committee coordinates with the church office and helps organize receptions for special events and coffee hours, such as ordinations, Bishop’s visits, and other special luncheons and events that come up throughout the year. Team members help in table decorations, organizing food & drinks, clean up & more.
Get Involved
If we build it they will come!
We’re looking for volunteers to help host fabulous coffee hours and events. Many of our coffee hours will be at 9:15 am, which is between our 8 and 10:30 am services, to accommodate all our parishioners. You too can enjoy coffee hour and have the wonderful opportunity of helping host. Volunteering is a great way to get to know people at church. (Since I have started I have met so many wonderful members.) For more information, or please call or text Rebecca Haynes 949-370-5769.
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Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Receiving Holy Communion
Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEVs) are members of St. Martin’s who are trained and commissioned to bring the Holy Eucharist to those who for whatever reason are unable to attend services in-person.
LEVs deliver communion every Sunday. The visit lasts about 15 minutes and consists of a short prayer service and the administering of consecrated bread and wine. If you are immune-compromised, or prefer not to have someone in your home, they can deliver the Eucharist with instructions for self-administration. If you are within our delivery area – within 20 miles of Keller, TX – we will deliver communion to you on Sundays. If you are outside our delivery area, we will do our best to get it to you, or contact a local Episcopal church that may be able to help! Just use the form below, and we’ll be in touch.
Become a Lay Eucharistic Visitor
If you feel you are called to this ministry, please contact us at LEV@stmartininthefields.org.