Congregational Meeting
Dear Hope Church Family,
I am eager for us to gather on July 20th after the worship service to vote upon the nominated, examined, and approved candidates for the offices of Elder and Deacon at Hope Church. Phil Nichols, David Orris, and Jim Scarlett are the three candidates you, as a congregation, recommended and the Session trained and approved for the office of Deacon. Brett Anderson and Nathan Beam are the two candidates that you, as a congregation, recommended and the Session trained and approved for the office of Elder. The Scriptures are replete with the blessing and grace of godly leadership and compassionate shepherds, and we are blessed to have these wonderful men aspire to the office of Deacon and Elder. If these men are not known to you by name or face, we’ll be providing biographical info over the next few weeks so that you can cast an informed vote on July 20th. Please reach out to me or these candidates directly if you have any questions.
In terms of what to expect for the Congregational Meeting on the 20th, we will convene almost directly after the Benediction. We will distribute ballots with a simple voting format of yes, no, or abstain. We will collect and count the ballots, and if possible, announce the results during the meeting. It should not take us more than 20 minutes.
Please pray for this entire process and for the candidates and their families – asking for God’s wisdom, trusting in God’s provision, and anticipating God’s continued gracious blessing.
Grace and peace,
David