A mailing is going out to our Synod Representatives to supplement the Book of Reports. It will contain a CV and a major correction on the statistical report.
First, please note that I (Robert) made a mistake in the Membership Statistics which was sent out in the Book of Reports. I copied the reports directly off our LCA LAMP database not noticing that four congregations had not supplied information for either membership or finances. To remedy this I have had to provide my estimates on membership statistics, but we need the correct figures in by Synod. However, my estimate says our church has 1018 instead of 871 baptised members and a confirmed membership of approximately 776 instead of 667. Debbie Venz, the Business Manager of the LCA, will be at Synod to help pastors and administrators use the LAMP database.
Synod Representatives will be receiving a CV of Pastor Mark Whitfield who has been nominated for President. We encourage nominees for all offices in the LCNZ to send a one or two paragraph introduction which would include a statement about their interest or experience that might qualify them for the position. Those statements will be distributed at Synod and should be sent to our office (LCNZ@clear.net.nz).
The Convention Meal on Saturday Night: We will only have a few additional tickets at Synod for purchase at $35 each. If you want to attend please contact the office, and we will pass that information on to our organisation committee. Or you can contact Ian McFarland direct at viking@wise.net.nz.
Christ richest blessings,
President Robert Erickson
