Minutes for August 6, 2005 at St. John's

The August 6th meeting was graciously hosted by St. John's EC in Allentown. Rev. Bob Bast opened with song and worship. Rev. Gerry Baum spoke from Mark 9:14-29 about praying with full, undiluted concentration and commitment.

Rev. Don Wert reported on how the Berks District worked together to host illusionist Andre Kole as an outreach. He will check the schedule about the feasibility of the Valley churches doing the same. The ministry team agreed to take on this project in the Lehigh Valley.

Treasurer’s Report: Beginning balance as of June 30, 2005 $1,377.35

Payments - 0

Ending balance as of July 31, 2005 $1,377.35

· Walk Through The Bible: Old Testament – cost is $895 amongst the churches. $17 per person registration. Interest was expressed in pursuing this. Rev. Wert will look into available dates to report back to the ministry team.
· Leadership Summit at Life Church August 11th-13th.
· LVDMT website is up and running at http://www.lvdmt.blogspot.com
· New Bethany has a neighborhood outreach/Health Fair Aug 13th .
· Trent Stehr will replace Mary Wagner for the National Ministry meeting Oct 26th.
· We need a new secretary.
· Anyone interested in Thanksgiving Eve praise band/hymn sing call Rev. Bast.

Rev. Bob Daneker, Sr. reported on the new Hope Community worship center experiences and upcoming events. The dedication will be the afternoon of Sept. 11th. The pig roast/car & motorcycle show with music by “CrazyHeart” on Sept 17th.