Membership Meeting Minutes 9/11/2016

The second membership meeting in 2016 began 1:30pm. EbubeUkeka took attendance of the present members.

Mark Moon welcomed everyone and led us to pray 2 by 2.

Mark Moon then opened up with Prayer.

Elijah Kasongo began by leading the committee in a group bible study on Luke 10:1-24, entitled “Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two” with the key verse 10:2: “He [Jesus] told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Mark Moon then began to talk about campus outreach,

-He recapped on the previous effort made by the ministry to participate in a prayer vigil.

-A reminder of our Mission Statement and Covenant 7 & 8 were presented in order to remind the members of their calling of campus evangelism participation.

-Realistic and measurable goals were presented to members: Goal 1) By the end of year 2016, Triton UBF ministry will have five new disciple candidates who may join worship service or/and one-to-one, group Bible study or other activities in the ministry; Goal 2) By the end of year 2016, at least 60% of Triton UBF members will actually participate in campus outreach on a regular basis.

Mark Moon presented campus outreach activities - Supporting TBC, Campus Outreach Day which is held on every Monday of the week, prayer vigil, and Pray Everywhere which is a daily 5-minute prayer with specific prayer topics for campus evangelism.

-Pray Everywhere: 5-minute daily prayers dedicated for campus outreach. All the members to pray daily for five minutes around noon with specific campus outreach prayer topics. Members will receive daily campus outreach prayer topics via text or email according to one’s preference.

Supporting TBC presented

-TBC will have 12 meetings this fall on Tuesday11:00am-12:00pm in room G-204 on Tuesday 9/13/16 - 11/29/16

-Studying RESET by Dr David Jerimiah, a study of the book of Nehemiah about 10 steps we can take towards spiritual renewal - The Power of God's word; Obedience; Repentance; Worship; Commitment; Giving; Serving; Thanksgiving; Conviction; Purpose

-Triton Corn Roast on 9/14 (Wed) at 11am-2pm,5:30pm-6:30pm

-TBC members are Amber Bitakis (President), Cassandra Cano Moguel (VP), Susan Burk (Secretary), Sammy Heusel, NonsoUkeka, Diana Perez, Charisma Magno, Ruth Portugal, KC Ukeka,IkemUkeka(the underlined are students at Trion College)

-Ways to support TBC presented: most of all, they need support and encouragement. They want prayer support according to their specific prayer topics, not just in general

-TBC Prayer topics are:

  • RESET: Nehemiah study, God may renew our spiritual walk and become 'do'ers' of his word.
  • God may raise up group Bible teachers for our study and fill them with his Holy Spirit.
  • God may help us to impact our campus for Christ with his love, truth and with our obedience to his word.
  • God may help our TBC team to work in unity and give us inspiration to do his work.
  • God may bring revival to students’ hearts and give them a longing for God's word.
  • God grant us favor in the eyes of tritons administration.
  • God may raise future leaders for the club.

Members split ingroups discuss the outreach activities in detail. Monday Outreach Day did not work out, therefore two groups met - supporting TBC led by Charisma Magno and Prayer Vigil led by Tim Lopez.

After the split group discussion, both group leaders presented a summary of the outcome of each group. Charisma Magno presented things discussed in TBC supporting group:

-There are students interested in attending TBC Bible meetings Tuesday afternoon (1-2pm or 2-3pm). TBC needs volunteers and leader to serve this afternoon meeting.

-Meet & Greet

-Making a prayer room for election

-Coffee & Donuts during test season

-TBC needs to figure out how to establish its unique presence at campus, for students get confused with a non-registered faith group.

Timothy Lopez presented things discussed in Prayer Vigil group:

-The group set specific dedicated time for campus meeting for prayers and fishing, starting this week 9/12/2016. All campus meetings are held by the cafeteria in the student building.

-Monday morning: Petra Heusel, BamadeliTaiwo.

-Thursday 6:30pm: Mark Moon, Wendy Heusel, Timothy Lopez

-Friday 6:30pm: John Mike Pitts, Carl Heusel, Joshua Perez, and occasionally Prayer Team can join once a month as they meet regularly.

-Float: Crystal Morla, Dawn Pitts

-Timothy Lopez to further work with other members who cannot meet on those days.

-Discussed ways to ensure accountability of these efforts - online checklist linked to website, appointing a leader for the designated time.

Group leaders lead 1-5 minute reports of the progress of their groups.

-Outreach/World Mission - Timothy Lopez

-Spiritual Growth / Discipleship & Mentoring – Dr. Crystal

-Prayer – Petra Heusel

-Serving – Rene Alonzo

-Communication – Elson Robinson

-Giving – Charisma

Mark Moon gave announcements and highlighted the next membership meeting date (11-13-2016)

Pastor Teddy shared prayer topics, asking members to pray for the spirit of prayer, spirit of love, and spirit of outreach for unbelievers.

Members concluded meeting by meeting in 2 by 2 prayer at 3:29pm. Meeting Minutes recorded by Timothy Lopez.

Membership meeting attendance 9/11/2016
First / Last
Dan / Holowicki
Ike / Ukeka
Clark / Heusel
Wendy / Heusel
Dawn / Pitts
Sammy / Heusel
Elson / Robinson
Tim / Lopez
Charisma / Magno
John-mike / Pitts
Liz / Hembekides
Cassandra / Mogel
Ruth / Portugal
Rene / Alonzo
Remy / Alonzo
Chris / Magno
Teddy / Hembekides
Paul / Heusel
Bamidele / Taiwo
Mary / Bulambo
Joshua / Perez
Mark / Moon
Elijah / Kasongo
Daniel / Pitts
Carl / Heusel
KC / Ukeka
Joshua / Pitts
Alex / Morla
Crystal / Morla
Petra / Heusel
Nonso / Ukeka