New Solid Rock Fellowship Church

Notes from Men’s Huddle

Sunday, May 15, 2016

The meeting opened with song, prayer, and reciting of Scriptures.

Men in Attendance

Bro. James Ashby                                                   Deacon Levert Moore

Bro. Paulloyd Carter                                              Bro. Robert Payne

Deacon Alfonza Jones                                           Bro. Larry Williams

Bro. Kenneth Moore                                             Pastor Ernest Sewell

Sharing 

Deacon Briscoe, Deacon Moore, Bro. Payne, and Pastor E attended the NOI Conflict Resolution Training Session at Connextions High School on April 23, 2016.  Deacon Moore, Bro. Payne, and Pastor E reported on the valuable information they learned from the NOI’s initiative to reduce violence in our communities.

Deacon Briscoe, Deacon Jones, Deacon Moore, Bro. Payne, and Pastor E attended the Men’s Conference at New Freedom Baptist Church on May 14, 2016.  Deacon Jones, Deacon Moore, Bro. Payne, and Pastor E reported on the information they received on the theme “Godly Men” from the presenters who discussed the Christian man’s role in the home, at church, and as our brother’s keeper.

Tuesday Night Prayer Conference Call Prayer Leaders

Reminder:  The following brothers will be serving as prayer leaders for the dates listed.

Bro. James Ashby                           5-24, 6-21, 7-19

MIT Deacon Jack Briscoe             5-31

Deacon Levert Moore                   6-28, 7-12

Bro. Robert Payne                         5-10

Security Guidelines

Bro. Kenneth Moore distributed and discussed a proposal for the Security Ministry that included budget requirements, equipment needed, and general procedures.  Proposal will be discussed with church leadership.

Young Men’s Outing

Bro. James Ashby reported that the first choice is a fishing trip to Loch Raven Reservoir on June 25 or July 23.  He will look into the requirements for licenses and other details.  A trip to an Oriole game is still a possible second option.

Leaf Blower/Vacuum

Deacon Levert Moore will look into the purchase cost of a leaf blower/vacuum and provide details for further discussion.

Men’s Chorale Rehearsal Dates

In preparation for ministry on Father’s Day, the Men’s Chorale will rehearse on the following dates and times:

Thursday, June 2 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, June 8 – 6:30 PM

Wednesday, June 15 – 6:30 PM

Sunday Fun Day – May 29, 2016

The brothers agreed to do the set-up (8 AM – 9 AM) and clean-up (4 PM – 5 PM)

In addition, the men will prepare the food:

Bro. Larry Williams and Bro. Robert Payne – provide and man the grills

Bro James Ashby – garden salad

Bro. Kenneth Moore – potato salad

Bro. Robert Payne – baked beans

Bro. Paulloyd Carter will check with Pastor T concerning sno-ball equipment

Bro. Larry Williams and Pastor E will shop for food items on Tuesday, May 24

Our closing prayer was offered by Deacon Alfonza Jones.

Next Men’s Huddle – Sunday, July17, 2016 – 1:30 P.M. in Fellowship