The regular meeting of the elders and deacons was held on Thursday evening, 20 August 2026. Pastor Mark opened the meeting reading from Titus 1:5-9 and there was a time of prayer.
Dave Somerset presented the financial update. While giving in July was positive, expenses were high, prompting a call for ministry leaders to hold back on non-essential spending. Maintenance costs are elevated, and the executive was reminded to engage with Dave before incurring expenses for cash flow and to convey this message to other ministry leaders. A separate budget line item will be created for church renovation projects to improve clarity to the congregation of budgeted expenses, and expenses which form part of our commitment to spend surplus giving on upliftment projects.
The Executive confirmed the acceptance of all proposed church policy documents. It was agreed to present these to the congregation at the next AGM for their affirmation. Follow-ups on the firearm policy and disclaimer signage are continuing.
The Executive discussed the nomination process for new deacons. Lance Long and Tyrone Long were both interviewed and affirmed their willingness to serve. The Executive unanimously agreed to present their names to the church at the AGM for acceptance. The full slate of nominations and renominations are: The executive nominate or renominates David Somerset and Gerhard Wessels as elders. And the executive nominates or renominates the following deacons: David Bell, in Prayer. Ian Bowie in Stewards. Rina Bowie in Hospitality. Jackie Gittins in Visitation. Tyrone Long in Builders Community Life Group. Evans Odhiambo in Evangelism. Lance Long in Worship. Barbara Somerset in Ladies. Pastor Andre Broodryk and our church secretary, Robert Burge, have decided not to stand for another term. We are grateful for their faithful service.
The Executive reviewed and accepted the applications of several individuals for church membership. Their names will be presented to the church. Some were accepted contingent on their baptisms.
The Executive granted the renovation group the authority to proceed with decisions related to the meeting room for youth and other use.
Following Robert Burge’s decision to step down as secretary, the Executive will begin a process to identify a new secretary. Dave Somerset will continue as treasurer, but a process will also begin to bring someone onto the finance committee as a trainee in that role.
The Executive approved the hiring of one of the homeless men, in regular attendance, as a casual handyman for one day per week.
A proposed change to the use of the residence will be discussed by the elders and brought to the executive, then to the church at the September AGM.
The proposed constitutional changes regarding church discipline will be tabled at the September AGM.