Yama Meeting, Sept 8, 2009

Yankton Area Ministerial Association September 8, 2009 Minutes Attendance: Randy Tramp, Rod Veldhuizen, Jeff Mantz, Jeremy Nelson, Dean Trapp, Jeri Burns , Bob Cabbel, Bob Mason, Tracy Headley, Dave Lund, Lance Lindgren, Derek Lee, Sandi Mathis Devotions: Lance spoke out of Matthew 9. The question was asked: “Why does Jesus eat with sinner?” Jesus replied, “The sick need a doctor.” Mercy not sacrifice There is an art to binding wounds. Christ receives sinners to heal them. Financial Report: YAMA account – 358.60; ERTH account – 897.97; YOUTH account – 646.78 Boy Scouts: Derek Lee & Rod Veldhuizen gave a report on the Boy Scouts. This year is the 100 anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Historically the Boy Scouts have recruited through the schools. Schools are less receptive of the Boy Scouts. Derek & Rod asked churches to support the Boy Scouts. Scouts are expected to have a belief in God. Adventure Crew – 14-21 year old Coed Recovery Month Plans – HSC Sandi Mathis 20 year Anniversary of Alcohol & Drug Recovery month campaign “It’s our goal to help the public understand this issue” Health issue instead moral weakness Upcoming Events Recovery Walk – 5:00 pm September 22, 2009 Alexandria Hoffman, (Former Miss South Dakota) will be speaking at Mount Marty on September 22, 2009 at 6:30 pm on the hazards of sports drugs Sandi asked that churches become involved. Additional Information: http://www.recoverymonth.gov/About-Recovery-Month.aspx On pages 20 to 24 there are multiple faith based recovery resources. Some of them I've never heard of in 14 years of drug and alcohol counseling. http://www.recoverymonth.gov/Recovery-MonthKit/~/media/Files/Kit/2009/508_pdfs/resources_section/Resources.ashx Here are also some sites for people seeking help. However please note, these are not faith based: http://www.soberrecovery.com/forums/ http://www.shoutinginside.com/ http://www.egetgoing.com/

Letter by Youth Pastors: A letter was drafted to be delivered to the Middle/High School. The letter contained a “thank you” for allowing student to leave early if there was a youth function. Included was a plea that consideration be made for church youth activities on Wednesday nights, i.e. tests and homework reduction for Thursdays. Youth Workers Meeting: Jeremy reported that the youth ministers get together once a month. The next meeting is next Tuesday (Sept 15) at noon. Place: HyVee Siouxland Interdenominational TEC Jeremy reported about having TEC this fall at Calvary Baptist church. It’s for students in grades 10th – 12th grade. It’s 3 days of separating themselves and getting the message of the cross. November 13-15, 2009 Children’s Divorce Care: Jeremy reported that Calvary will have a Children’s Divorce Care. KC4K is a group for elementary children to help from the hurt of divorce. For information: WWW.DC4K.ORG Fall session 2009 begins Tuesday, September 15th at 6:45 pm OLD BUSINESS Jail Worship Status Update Bob Mason Poster was put up in Jail Coffee and Cookies with Prisoners Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 3:00pm If you’re planning on attending show up at 2:45pm If you want your name on the list for ministering to inmates contact Bob Mason [email protected] National Day of Prayer Meeting in Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 9:30 am - United Way Building The vision is the young people to be involved with the National Day of Prayer National Day of Prayer is 1st Thursday of May, May 6, 2010 Cable Church Program Pastor Jeff asked Bob Cappel to check into the possibility of changing from VCR to DVD concerning the Church Service recording that is brought to the Chamber of Commerce.