Faithfulness

As Baptists, we are congregational in our polity, which means that we are independent and self-supporting, governed by our own members. As a congregational church, attending and participating in Church Meetings is of paramount importance.

We had the first of two annual meetings on Friday, January 24, 2025. It was a wonderful meeting. At the meeting there were reports given by the Nominating Committee, Deacons, Trustees, Treasurer, and Pastor. Most of the information communicated is contained in the 2024 Annual Report.

Sis. La Tonya Reeves, as Chair of the Trustees, gave a report about the Parsonage. She shared the estimated cost of repairs, the ways in which the property could be used if repaired, and the potential rental and market value. After sharing information, questions were raised and answered. Following the Q&A, the congregation present voted unanimously to keep and renovate the property. Glory to God, we are moving forward!

Our last several meetings have had low attendance. We recognize that coming out to the church on a Friday evening may prove to be difficult for many of you. To that end, our next Church Family Business Meeting, and subsequent meetings, will be held on a Sunday afternoon immediately following worship service. We also recognize that we have a contingent in our congregation who worship virtually, so we are working to find a secure platform to host a virtual component of the meeting which will allow for anonymous voting and preregistration. Only preregistered active members, as defined by our church constitution, will be allowed to attend and vote.

That said, I look forward to seeing all of you at our next Church Family Business Meeting!

Pastor Donna Olivia Owusu-Ansah