The Spring Secretariat meeting that was planned for March 25 has been moved to April 29th at the Lanark Church of the Brethren at 326 South High Street in Lanark, Illinois.
The March meeting was rescheduled because those in northern Illinois were dealing with heavy snow.
This April Secretariat meeting will be a 2:00 PM. It will be a time to consider significant topics by Committee Chairs and all interested folks from the way of Christ.
The Illinois Way of Christ Spring meetings are coming up on Saturday, March 25th. I hope you can be there.
These are vital gatherings for the Way of Christ as the decisions made here will be definitive of this movement. Please be in prayer over the coming days for the Spirit’s leading in our discovery of God’s will.
The Secretariat meeting is at 3:00 PM at the United Pentecostal Church of Mendota at 4401 N State Highway 251 Mendota, IL 61342.
The Ultreya gathering begins with a carry-in meal at 5:00 PM and transitions to worship following this time of fellowship at the table. For the carry-in bring something to share. For worship come prepared to see God’s spirit at work. Bring your friends, family, and Pilgrim’s guide.
Make your plans now to join this gathering of Brothers and Sister in Christ as we discover Christ’s leading for the days to come. Minutes from the 11/12/23 meeting are linked here.
This gathering is at the United Pentecostal Church of Mendota at 4401 N State Highway 251, Mendota, IL 61342.
Way Of Christ
Secretariat
11/12/22
In Attendance: Ann Strohecker, Ron Strohecker, Paula Carlson, Lori Cole, Ed Cole, Lynda Willmann, Dan Rusmisel, Deb Rabe, Elizabeth Blazier, Connie Blazier, Steve Graham, and Richard Dingley
Meeting started at 2:08 pm by Lori Cole
Devotional: LORI COLE: Gratitude Changes Everything By Sharon Jaynes Group Girlfriends In God
Prayer Requests: (There were a number of prayer requests as meeting began)
Opening Prayer: Dan Rusmisel
Board Position Announcements:
Lay Leaders: Paula Carlson new Lay Leader
PAULA CARLSON: Should we continue with Way of Christ or dissolve it?
LORI COLE: Announced what positions need to be filled: Pre-Weekend, Post-Weekend, and Weekend Chair.
Leaders: LORI COLE: Gary Miller and Carl Prokes have not looked for a Men’s Rector.
ANN STROHECKER: Unable to find a Women’s Rectora.
Currently we are waiting for positions to be filled on the Secretariat. If those positions do not get filled; Way of Christ will be dissolved. So at this point we are not going to be looking for a Rectors, until we know the outcome.
Spiritual Directors: Lynda Willmann and Dan Rusmisel: Spoke about the meeting they had with Via De Cristo Lay Leaders. Via De Cristo is also struggling with some of the same issues we are. Such as getting candidates, people to serve on team, and people to serve on their board. Via De Cristo would like for us to share our members information.
At this time there is not an updated data base. CONNIE BLAZIER and ELIZABETH HERNANDEZ BLAZIER have volunteered to update Women’s Contact information.
Different options for the weekends were discussed. Blended weekends, joining with Via De Cristo, One weekend a year in the Spring, hotels, other options of camps.
Secretary: Elizabeth Blazier Hernendez is the new Secretary.
Treasurer: RON STROHECKER: Came with a prepared report and bank statement
Starting Balance Including Memorial Money: $13,337.78
Income/Deposits:
11/13/22: $268.00
Total Deposit: $268.00
Expenses: No Expenses
Balance of Mike Zuck Memorial: $190.90
Balance of Account as of November 12, 2022: $13,414.88
Balance on Hand: $13,605.78
Financial Secretary: Nothing to report at this time.
Pre-Weekend, Post Weekend, and Weekend: Currently positions are not filled.
Palanca: CONNIE BLAZIER: Nothing to report at this time. Asked for book on responsibilities of jobs.
Connie will be contacting Erica Pratt or Nina Henkins about the information for this and other jobs. Ed Cole emailed Connie and Elizabeth Information on jobs and invited Elizabeth to Data base.
Communication: Nothing to share. Will be creating a letter to notify the community of possible dissolution of Way of Christ If positions are not filled.
Open Positions Terms Started and Terms Ending:
Lay Leaders: Paula Carlson starting 3-year term or until dissolution of community
1 POSITION OPEN
Leaders: Ann Strohecker ended. Will not be renewing position.
1 POSITION OPEN
Secretary: Elizabeth Blazier Hernandez starting 3-year term or until dissolution of community
Treasurer: Ron Strohecker term ended. Will renew position for 1 year or until dissolution of community.
Pre-Weekend: 1 POSITION OPEN.
THIS POSITION MUST BE FILLED BY MARCH OR COMMUNITY WILL BE DISSOLVED.
Post-Weekend: 1 POSITION OPEN.
THIS POSITION MUST BE FILLED BY MARCH OR COMMUNITY WILL BE DISSOLVED.
Weekend: 1 POSITION OPEN.
THIS POSITION MUST BE FILLED BY MARCH OR COMMUNITY WILL BE DISSOLVED.
Next Ultreya: Host: Elizabeth Blazier Hernandez will be hosting. Date: March 25, 2023, Time: Secretariat 3pm Dinner 5pm place TBA
Meeting ended 4:12 pm
Elizabeth Blazier
