MINUTES OF P.C.C. MEETING HELD ON MONDAY 16TH DEC 2002

Mesdames:- D. Beaumont; A. Kirby
Messrs:- C. Beaumont; P. Broadhurst; H. Ferns; J. Fuller; W. Prince; A. Scott
Chair:- Rev. C.R. Windle
Apologies R. Burns; A. Windle

The meeting opened and closed with prayer. The minutes were approved and signed

MATTERS ARISING
External Notice Board:- Ready in 2 - 3 weeks, PCC expressed thanks to the anonymous donor
Chancel painting:- 8th January start
Donation in memory of John Sewell:- Plaque to be fitted to altar rail close to the curtains
Churches Together:- 23rd February meeting at Romiley Forum - tickets to be given to the congregation.

AGENDA ITEMS:-

Finance:-
Current Account:- £4,148 (incl. December direct debits) All bills paid.
No. 2 Account:- £423
1) £30 sent to St. Chad’s towards ecumenical hospitality expenses

Healing Ministry:- Mrs. Ruth Crawshaw unanimously approved (usual 6 month rule applies)
Child Safety and Risk Policies:- 1st Annual review. No change to Child Safety policy, next review November 2003. Minor Change to Risk Policy: Chairs to be stacked only 6 high to prevent accidents.
Higher Gifts of the Spirit:- an evening conference to be arranged within the church. Interest from congregation to be gauged before action taken.

Future meeting of the PCC:-

30th January; 10th February; 25th March; 7th April (+ AGM); 6th May;
16th June;15 July.