Congregational Meeting October
Harrisburg Christian Church October 11, 2026
Third quarter Congregational Meeting.
Christy prayed to open.
Treasurer’s Reports
Notes from Katie:
Reported that we now have 4 CDs, since we split one into two in order to take advantage of good percentage rates.
Explained that our HCC tithe is distributed into the following categories: buddy bags, local needs and missions.
The contingency bucket for 2026 was accessed for staff salaries, due to a mix up regarding health insurance premium payments for the Gillman’s health insurance (we have budgeted for this, accordingly in the 2027 budget).
Parsonage Update:
Christy reported that the board decided it was better for the parsonage to be occupied, rather than sit empty. We offered the parsonage as a rental and Courtney and Grace Franklin will be moving in at the end of October.
2027 Proposed Budget
The 2027 budget was proposed to the congregation.
Budget Question/ Motion:
Dennis Haynes recommended that we use the money from the 2026 budget that we had allocated to pay a youth minister to pay a professional recruiting firm to search for a new youth pastor for HCC. He said that he knows of several families that are taking their kids to Columbia for church youth activities and wants to see us using our resources to supply that need in Harrisburg.
Dennis made a motion to spend up to $20,000 to hire a recruiting firm to search for a youth pastor. The motion passed.
A motion was then made and unanimously approved to pass the 2027 proposed budget.
Appreciation Gifts
Appreciation gifts were distributed to the recipients in attendance.
Committee Updates
Pastor (John): Christy read an email from John that highlighted some of what he has been doing while on Sabbatical and expressed his appreciation for the time.
Worship/MTS/Youth/Asst Pastor (Corey): Corey shared that there will be an appreciation meal for those involved in worship in early November, highlighted what has been going on with youth small groups and the speaking opportunities while John is away.
Building & Grounds (Cade): Cade has been in this role for one year. The steeple was taken down, repaired, cleaned and replaced successfully. Asked if anyone sees something that needs to be done, to please let Cade know and also asked for volunteers to help with some painting projects.
Communications (Kim Mobley): Not in attendance
Fellowship (Judy Owens): Judy said that things are going well and there are plans for a soup dinner on December 1st for the community.
Library (Connie Coy): Not in attendance
Missions (Cindy Roller): Missions Report
History (Barb Comegys): Not in attendance
Christian Education (Mali Clayton): Not in attendance, but it was shared that we need substitutes in the Sunday School classes - we had to close the HS class today because there wasn’t a teacher.
Senior Adults (Sharon Abernathy): Sharon reported that we have hosted several presentations, the senior adults served the meal for VBS and they have shared good times of fellowship.
Women’s Ministry (Grace Franklin): Grace highlighted several of the events that the group has done and invited all of the women to an upcoming event on November 14th - author and speaker, as well as mentioning several fun, upcoming social events and opportunities to get involved.
Corey prayed to close.
Third quarter Congregational Meeting.
Christy prayed to open.
Treasurer’s Reports
Notes from Katie:
Reported that we now have 4 CDs, since we split one into two in order to take advantage of good percentage rates.
Explained that our HCC tithe is distributed into the following categories: buddy bags, local needs and missions.
The contingency bucket for 2026 was accessed for staff salaries, due to a mix up regarding health insurance premium payments for the Gillman’s health insurance (we have budgeted for this, accordingly in the 2027 budget).
Parsonage Update:
Christy reported that the board decided it was better for the parsonage to be occupied, rather than sit empty. We offered the parsonage as a rental and Courtney and Grace Franklin will be moving in at the end of October.
2027 Proposed Budget
The 2027 budget was proposed to the congregation.
Budget Question/ Motion:
Dennis Haynes recommended that we use the money from the 2026 budget that we had allocated to pay a youth minister to pay a professional recruiting firm to search for a new youth pastor for HCC. He said that he knows of several families that are taking their kids to Columbia for church youth activities and wants to see us using our resources to supply that need in Harrisburg.
Dennis made a motion to spend up to $20,000 to hire a recruiting firm to search for a youth pastor. The motion passed.
A motion was then made and unanimously approved to pass the 2027 proposed budget.
Appreciation Gifts
Appreciation gifts were distributed to the recipients in attendance.
Committee Updates
Pastor (John): Christy read an email from John that highlighted some of what he has been doing while on Sabbatical and expressed his appreciation for the time.
Worship/MTS/Youth/Asst Pastor (Corey): Corey shared that there will be an appreciation meal for those involved in worship in early November, highlighted what has been going on with youth small groups and the speaking opportunities while John is away.
Building & Grounds (Cade): Cade has been in this role for one year. The steeple was taken down, repaired, cleaned and replaced successfully. Asked if anyone sees something that needs to be done, to please let Cade know and also asked for volunteers to help with some painting projects.
Communications (Kim Mobley): Not in attendance
Fellowship (Judy Owens): Judy said that things are going well and there are plans for a soup dinner on December 1st for the community.
Library (Connie Coy): Not in attendance
Missions (Cindy Roller): Missions Report
History (Barb Comegys): Not in attendance
Christian Education (Mali Clayton): Not in attendance, but it was shared that we need substitutes in the Sunday School classes - we had to close the HS class today because there wasn’t a teacher.
Senior Adults (Sharon Abernathy): Sharon reported that we have hosted several presentations, the senior adults served the meal for VBS and they have shared good times of fellowship.
Women’s Ministry (Grace Franklin): Grace highlighted several of the events that the group has done and invited all of the women to an upcoming event on November 14th - author and speaker, as well as mentioning several fun, upcoming social events and opportunities to get involved.
Corey prayed to close.