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Ministry Leader’s Meeting Minutes

December 9, 2017

 

 Call to Order: Meeting was called to order at 12:00 PM by Rev Lameteria Hall

Opening Prayer: Rev Lameteria Hall

Daily Inspiration:  Linda Keith

October 2017 Minutes:  James Michael Brodie motioned to approve the October 2017 Ministry Leaders Meeting Minutes with edits, second by Michael Staples. Motion carried.

 

Please Note: No ministry meeting/minutes for November, because of the Ministry Leadership Workshop for the In the Life Ministries of Brooklyn, N.Y. which was held November 11, 2017.

  

Ministry Updates: Highlights of 2017

Multi-Media – EllaDonna Lanier

The Celebration of the OGOT Prom, and having the proceeds going toward getting a new monitor.

 

OGOT Choir – Paulette Lucas

• The memorial of Charmayne Campbell Bailey. All the choir members showed up to sing, support and serve the family.

 

Bridges – Linda Keith

• The Bridges Retreat 2017 at the National Harbor, Maryland which Linda Keith was the chair. Key words: Let go and let God work everything out.

 

JCTS Registration – Debra Ruffin-Dorsey

• Increased class enrollment for 2017.

 

Harmony Book Store – Sheila Troy

• Sheila Troy became the new ministry leader for the Bookstore. Key words: Spiritual releasing and regeneration.

 

Prosperity Ministry – Deborah Smith

• Key words: Hibernation and reflection.

 

Ushers/Hostesses-Host Ministry – Michael Staples

• The Flap Jack Breakfast. Re-teaching members how to serve people.  Key words: Reconnection and communication.

 

Optimal Health – Roshann Steele

• Faith and service during the 21 Day Mindful Journey.
• The Wednesday nights workshop discussion groups were excellent.
• At the annual cook-out, the Optimal Health food table the member stepped up during the absence of the leaders. Key words: Standing in the gap, provided by Karen Clay.

 

OGOT Board of Directors – James Michael Brodie

• Key words: Focused, why we are here.  James Michael Brodie expressed his gratitude to Paulette Lucas for bringing him to the level he is at today.

 

Special Service – Henrietta Coward

• Key words: Togetherness.

 

Spiritual Arts – Emma Sembly-Brodie

• Key words: Growth and confirmation. Standing on faith, standing in the gap.

 

Prayer Ministry –  Debra Ruffin Dorsey

• Key words: Consistency, getting the job done, no matter what.

 

Youth Ministry – No Updates

• However, Rev Lameteria Hall stated we have a great appreciation for the few serving our youth and the greatness of the few. Andre’ Keyser delivered the message for all the youth lesson services in 2017.

 

 

Upcoming Events

• Rev Lameteria Hall requested a list of proposed things to do for FY2018.
  • Continuing Wednesday night workshops
  • Bless and release project
  • 2018 Scholarship Breakfast
• The Community Partners agreement is renewed each year.
• JCTS is developing a new team.
• Vision for 2018 – 100 days. Rev Lameteria Hall gave a January assignment to each ministry leader: bring some pictures for our vision board. The vision board will be put together in January.  Let it reflect a healthy, happy and prosperous life…reflection our vision.
• Three areas to focus on:
  • 1) Repository
  • 2) Develop leadership and teams
  • 3) Service impact.

 

• Rev Lameteria Hall stated she have received updated calendar events from the following ministries, Optimal Health, Prayer and Usher/Hostess. All ministries should have their proposed calendar of events for 2018 in by December 24, 2017.
• Homework Assignment: Write a thank you letter to your ministry, a letter of gratitude using the envelope and paper provided.

 

Closing Prayer – Meeting was adjourned by Rev Lameteria Hall with closing Prayer at 1:15 PM.

 

At the close of our meeting we enjoyed a Holiday celebration of food and conversation, celebrating our amazing year of 2017.

 

Attendees:  Theodocia Newman – (Board), James Michael-Brodie – (Spiritual Arts), Rev Lameteria Hall – (Assistant to the Minister).  Elaine Atlee- (Ushers/Host/Hostess), Deborah Smith- (Prosperity), Debra Ruffin-Dorsey- (Prayer/JCTS), Karen Clay – (Optimal Health), Henrietta Coward- (Special Service), Paulette Lucas- (Choir), Roshann Steele-(Optimal Health), Emma Sembly-Brodie- (Spiritual Arts), Sheila Troy- (Harmony Bookstore), Michael Staples- (Ushers/Hostess), EllaDonna Lanier- (Multi-Media), Linda Keith- (Bridges), Donna R. Gaither- (Bridges)