Actions of Session Regular Meeting of December 1, 2009      At its regular meeting held on December 1, 2009, session took the following actions:      Approved the baptism of Roseileen Ann Puckett on Christmas eve.      Approved the date of January 17, 2010 for the Annual Meeting.      Approved the absence of Henry Pearce from the pulpit on January 24, 2010 to attend the Vienna Annual Meeting.      Approved putting 12 people on the inactive list.      Approved participation in the Christmas Joy offering on Christmas Eve.      Approved a day off for Diane Yazvac on December 27, 2009.      Approved the cost of the Amish dinner tickets at $14.00 for adults and $7.00 for children.      Authorized David Snyder to work with Dancing for Others program in January.   Regular Meeting of January 5, 2010   At its regular meeting held on January 5, 2010, session took the following actions:      Approved holding the February meeting on February 9, 2010.      Approved a Youth outing to Crest Lanes on January 24, 2010.      Approved inviting other congregations to our Lenten Services.      Approved the use of fellowship hall by Vanessa Koper in January.      Approved providing Diane Yazvac with a gift card in appreciation for her work on the Advent Concert      Approved extending the length of service of those presently serving as deacons and elders.      Approved asking Presbytery to approve the extended terms for Karen Painter and David Snyder on the board of Session.      Approved the nominations of Paul Panic and Ned Grewell to session and to table the remaining openings the next meeting.          Special Meeting of January 10, 2010      At a special meeting held on Sunday, January 10, session approved the 2010 budget as presented and approved the remaining slate of officers to be voted on at the Annual Meeting.   Annual Meeting of January 17, 2010      At the Annual meeting held on January 17, 2010 in the Sanctuary after worship, the following actions were taken:      Approved the 2010 proposed budget.      Approved the slate of officers presented by the Nominating committee.      Approved the request to Eastminster Presbytery to grant a waiver of the rule limiting officers to a six consecutive year office term.   Special Meeting of January 24, 2010      At a special meeting held on Sunday, January 24, session approved the marriage of Matthew Rider to Tracy Rider on January 25, 2010.      It was also approved to use the Special Angels fund to purchase a handicap toilet and to allow the mailing of letters regarding the spring choir concert.   Deacons Cupboard Needs      The deacons of the church provide regular support to those in need of grocery items, and your help is needed to support this vital ministry.       The February emphasis is on Pasta and Sauce and the March emphasis is on canned goods.  Hygiene items i.e. shampoo, soap deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes are always very much in need February Birthdays Jacob Grossman, 5th       Cathy Bowker, 21st   Justin Grossman, 5th          Sandy Morgan, 23rd Frank Yochman, 9th        Evelyn Blatchford, 24th Mary Crawford, 17th         March Birthdays Jim Williamson, 1st      Susan Jeffers, 8th Jeffrey Painter, 3rd       Stephanie Bottiglieri, 10th Sean Osika, 4th                         Marjorie Torrence, 13th Lois Preston, 6th           Betty Brodie, 15th Albert Toth, 7th                        Sarah Noble, 17th Jonathan Wike, 7th       Rebecca Savic, 21st Robert Echols, 8th        Cindy Cramer, 22nd Ellen Harrison, 8th        Jimmy Williamson, 30th   Per Capita for 2010      Per Capita is an assessment paid to the General Assembly, Synod and Presbytery for each member of our church.  Per Capita is used strictly for administrative costs at all three levels of the church to carry out the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ, locally and throughout the world.  In 2010 the per Capita is $28.00.  Each active member per family is asked to pay the $28.00 above his/her regular giving.  This will greatly help our 2010 Church Budget.  We are obligated to pay the Per Capita by January 31, 2010.  You may place your Per Capita in the offering plate in a pew envelope or mail it into the office.     Amish dinner is coming February 27th.  There will be a 4:30 and 6:00 seating.  Deacons and Session members have tickets now!   EASTER LILIES   This year we will continue the beautiful custom of placing Easter Lilies in the Sanctuary in honor of someone, in memory of a loved one or to the Glory of God.  Orders may be placed with the office.  The cost of the plant will be $6.50 and may be picked up immediately following Sunday worship.      ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MARCH  17TH.  Remittance must accompany the order.  Make check payable to First Presbyterian Church.    Please fill out the order form below and place it in the offering plate with your check or mail to the Church Office.   -------------------CUT HERE---------------------------   YOUR NAME__________________________________   IN MEMORY OF_________________________   ________________________________________   IN HONOR OF___________________________   ________________________________________   TO THE GLORY OF GOD______(Please Check)   Total # ordered __________ X $6.50 __________