Meeting Minutes 2024

February 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

6th FEBRUARY 2024 – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, K. Parry, O. Parry, E. German, W. Watson, R. Elliott, L Hamon.
  • Apologies: M. Muntz, H. Stammers, J. Stammers, N. Smith.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 5th December 2023

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved:  L. Hamon.                   Second:        R. Elliott.                         Carried.

 Report on Special Meetings 31st December2023  & 21st January 2024

MOTION: Reports be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved:    Revd. G. Rippon.                            Second: R. Elliott.                  Carried

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board – discussed further.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. Wording agreed.
  3. Donation to Kenyan School. Diocese to remit.
  4. Maintenance:

               Windows. Cleaned.

               Gutters – P.C. & Rectory – see Warden’s Report.

               Painting – see Warden’s Report.

               P.C. eaves lining. – see Warden’s Report.

               Tree removal Rectory. – see Warden’s Report

               Gardens. – see Warden’s Report.

  • Safe Church exemption. Approved.
  • Reports on Special Parish Council meetings.
  •   Correspondence.

                        Inwards:                    

  1. Dept. Government Services: Children check – Wendy Watson.
    1. Registry: Phone contact.
    1. Registry: Polity Day 24th February.
    1. AIRS – Insurance guidelines for Parish Activities.
    1. ABM: Project Book.
    1. Benchmark Certified.
    1. Christian Vision Media.
    1. Palm Cross orders.
    1. Diocese: Rushworth Walk in the Way of Christ, 10th February
    1. Diocese & AIRS: Hall hire.
    1. Bishop: Letter.

           Outwards:

  1. Vision Christian Media.
    1. A.C. & R.L. Lau Monumental Masons: re columbarium.
      1. Palm Cross order form x 60
      1. Palm Cross confirmation of order 30x.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:  L. Hamon.            Second:  E. German.                                                           Carried

  • Priest in charge report.

Report of Locum Tenens Priest in Residence

06/12/2023

For months of December 2023 and January 2024

December 2023 seems a long time ago now that we are at the beginning of February.

Some events have faded into our collective memories, but I know there were occasions when we all came together to celebrate the birth of our Lord.

Sunday services continued as rostered with attendances steady. Both centres – HT and St G – experienced visitors to Sunday worship early in the month.

  • Nathalia welcomed the Uniting Church congregation on third Sunday as is customary and it was wonderful to see 30 or more people in HT that morning.
  • With Olga and Keith, I visited Pioneer Lodge to share in their Christmas service.
  • I officiated at a Blue Christmas Service at St George’s on 5th Dec. for those who were not able to feel joy at this time of year.
  • The Inter church Council presented a service of 9 Lessons and Carols in St George’s on 17th December. Some 75 people were in attendance. I opened the service with prayer.
  • As Christmas Eve fell on a Sunday it was a busy day with Services as normal in Nathalia and Numurkah in the morning.
  • I assisted at a wonderful ‘Children’s Service’ on Christmas Eve. The young people, some 15 of them, participated in activities and dressed the Crib. They were ably led by a number of adults from the congregation.

The weather on that day began hot and humid which resulted in a storm late in the evening delivering much rain and wind with lightning and thunder of course.

Midnight Mass began as normal but only 10 minutes into the service power was lost for the remainder of the service! Candles were lit, torches turned on, iPhones lit up and the piano brought into service for singing of the carols. A memorable service in more ways than one!! (Shades of how the early church functioned?)

Christmas Day services at Nathalia and Numurkah were good in their attendance despite the aftermath of the previous night’s weather.

All the while, during the month, I spent time preparing for worship and attending to correspondence and other matters.

2024

  • As I have done for the past number of years, I celebrated the Christmas Day liturgy for the Macedonian Orthodox people of Shepparton at St Augustine’s on Sunday 7th January. This necessitated moving Nathalia’s Sunday morning service to the Uniting Church – in exchange for their third Sunday visit.
  • Again, on Thursday 19th of January I celebrated the Macedonian Orthodox service of Baptism of Christ at St Augustine’s. 
  • On a visit to NCN Health in Nathalia on 10th January for a meeting with one of our parishioners, I led a Prayer and Praise service for the residents of Barmah? Aged Care facility at the hospital.
  • On 2nd and 3rd of February I met with both couples whom I am preparing for marriage later this year – Jon and Sally at Wakiti Creek on 2nd March and Michael and Bianka for their Orthodox wedding at St Augustine’s on 11th May.
  • On 3rd February Fr Barry Slatter called at the Rectory to deliver two Paschal candles for 2024. He has done this for a number of years and we are most grateful for his generosity.

Rectory matters.

I few issues have impacted on the fabric of the building but have been/are being resolved/attended to by our very capable wardens and I will leave them to report on these.

The maintenance of the Rectory garden is proving too much for me (not an enthusiastic gardener) and Margaret (physically challenging). Whilst the grass/lawn is cut by others the garden bed, especially the SE corner has passed the point of no return. Volunteers would be most welcome to assist in resolving this matter.

 Attended Inter Church Council with B. Patrick and W. Knight. World Day of Prayer 1st March U.C. Propose each denomination pay a fee of $30. Ecumenical Service on 9th February 2025 for Numurkah 150th Celebration.

MOTION: That the Parish pay the Inter Church Council the $30 fee.

Moved: Revd. G. Rippon.  Second O. Parry.                                                             Carried.

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Seconded:   K. Parry.                                                            Carried

  • Financial Report

             Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia

Financial Report forDecember & January 2024
Cheque Account$ 7322.63
Betty Daniel Term Deposit$ 7476.91
Savings Account$30953.87
  Profit and loss report 
Anglican Parish Numurkah Nathalia 
PO Box 223NUMURKAH VIC 3636 
Accrual mode 
01 Dec 2023 – 31 Jan 2024 
Generated 03 Feb 2024 20:25:35 
  Total
4-0000Income 
4-1451Fundraising • Fete35.00
4-1452Fundraising – Garage Sale125.00
4-1453Fundraising • Holy Trinity Jams & Preserves60.00
4-1459Offertory – Holy Trinity2,215.00
4-1460Offertory – St George’s7,642.72
4-1462Refund GST392.00
4-1463Sundry Account6.35
4-1471Savings Account Interest68.13
 Total Income10,544.20
   Gross Profit  10,544.20
6-0000Expenses 
6-1120Advertising61.55
6-1140Altar Supplies289.23
6-1160Bank Charges13.15
6-1430Electricity- Hamon Parish Centre139.09
6-1431Electricity – Holy Trinity108.41
6-1432Electricity – Rectory137.20
6-1433Electricity • St George’s109.36
6-1500Gas – Rectory540.08
6-1641Maintenance – Holy Trinity60.00
6-1700Ministry Fund – Assessment1,423.92
6-1701Ministry Fund • Insurance1,576.44
6-1702Ministry Fund • Ministry Fund63.28
6-4280Printing & Stationery38.64
6-4450Sundry Account Expenses89.09
6-4460Telephone & Internet322.08
6-4537Ministry – Travel617.58
 Total Expenses5,589.10
 Operating Profit4,955.10

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:           O. Parry.                                              Carried.

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9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Fete, Garage Sale, Preserves.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second: E. German.                           Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

Water entered rectory kitchen/family room area over sliding glass doors. SES attended. Guttering was clear. Plumber (Luke Kennedy) contacted to clear downpipes and storm water drains at rectory and Hamon centre.

Rectory air conditioning unit serviced and repaired by Drew Jorgensen.

Eaves sheeting and light at southeast corner of Hamon Centre was damaged in storm.

Light secured by Numurkah Trade Group, Glenn Thompson contacted re repair of sheeting and Numurkah Trade Group to replace both outside lights with LEDs. Flood light on rectory garage needs replacing.

Outside timberwork of church; Glenn Thompson to be asked about this.

Rectory and Hamon Centre guttering will be cleaned by Mark Jeffrey.

Still require someone to offer to look after the garden on south side of Hamon Centre.

Trees around Hamon Centre need to be trimmed again. (and rectory palm tree?) Mick Handford to be contacted.

                       Holy Trinity:

We think we need to bring in another gardening crew  as some of the areas on the perimeter of the yard. I have approached the you man who cuts our lawn for a quote. I am not sure when he will give me an answer. Also the board with records of the past Parish Priests name need to be added.

Revd. G. Rippon to check details.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliott.                   Second:   W. Watson.                               Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

Nil

                                    Inter Church Council.

                             See Rector’s Report

                                    Fund Raising.

                                    Street Stall 22nd March.

                                    Garage Sale. 

                                    Date to be set after Easter.

            MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:  Revd. G. Rippon.          Second:  K. Parry.                           Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. Palm Crosses: Palm Sunday 24th March, post 12th March, manufacture 3rd March. 30 orders received for 4,890 palm crosses raising $4278.
  2. Street stalls approved by Moira Shire 22 March, 14 June, 6 September.
  3. Common Lectionary reading sheets have been ordered.
  4. Baking from the heart will be using the Hamon Centre on 19 Feb, 25 Mar, 6 May, 17 June, 29 July, 9 Sept, 21 Oct, 2 Dec; and Elaine German on 24 Feb.
  5. To cover the public liability for Baking from the Heart, Neil Bull the CEO of AIRS, suggested it be made a ‘parish activity’.

MOTION: Parish Council endorse “Baking from the Heart” as a Parish activity.

Moved: R. Elliott.      Second: W. Watson.                  Carried

As every personal hirer has to pay $60 for public liability insurance, should we just change this and no extra hire fee for use of Hamon Centre by parishioners?

MOTION: Parishioners hiring the Parish Centre to pay the $60 insurance fee only.

MOVED: R. Elliott.    Second: O. Parry.

  • Shrove Tuesday – Tuesday 13th 7 pm.
  • Harvest festival – to be celebrated in Spring.
  • Mothering Sunday – simnel cake and posies, Bev Patrick and Pat Simpson to be contacted.

Meeting closed with Grace at  3.22pm.

            Next Meeting: TUESDAY 5th MARCH 2024 2pm at NATHALIA.

MARCH 5th 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

5th MARCH 2024 – NATHALIA.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, J. Stammers, H. Stammers, E. German, M. Muntz, R. Elliott, W. Watson, L. Hamon
  • Apologies: O. Parry, K. Parry, N. Smith.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 6th February 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved:  L. Hamon.                   Second:  R. Elliott.                                     Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board – discussed further.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. Wording agreed.
  3. Wakiti Creek property. Diocesan solicitor unable to have title transferred to Diocesan Trustees.
  4. St Paul’s Wakiti. Relocated to Wakiti Creek Resort.
  5. Working bee, Rectory Garden.
  •   Correspondence.

                        Inwards:        

  1. Diocese Trust Accounts 31st December 2023

 Claude Hamilton Bequest:  $4,453.18              ($4,216.76) 

Purpose: Holy Trinity’s. General. 

Mavis Rice Bequest:                $11,564.57              ($10,950.59) 

Purpose: All Saints Barmah. General. 

Nathalia Est. M.S. Pyper:     $1,054.07              ($998.11) 

Purpose: For religious and charitable purposes Nathalia. General. 

Yalca Porter Bequest:            $3,116.36              ($2,950.91) 

Purpose: To benefit the Minister of the Parish. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah L Hamon Trust:              $22,370.03       ($21,182.38) 

Purpose: Maintenance of Columbarium & gardens at St. Georges, Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah A Heap Memorial Prize:              $2,975.06          ($2,817.12) 

Purpose: Annual gift of 2 bibles St, Georges. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah Archibald Trust :             $3,818.23              ($3,615.53) 

Purpose: Prize for boy and girl by St. Georges Sunday School. 

Numurkah: Lou Hamon Eucharist:              $9,516.87          ($9,011.61) 

Purpose: Maintenance of vestments, linen, vessels St Georges) 

Nathalia Term Deposit:         $24.21               ($22.93). General. 

Common Fund 4 

Sale of 44 Chapel Street Nathalia:              $160,571.23     ($152,045.26) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

Sale of 2 Lawford Street, Barmah $53,700.81               ($50,849.75) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

  • Archdeacon: Halliday Solicitors account re Wakiti title..
    • Palm Cross orders.
      • Bible League, BCA, Belgrave Heights,

           Outwards:

  1. Palm cross order notification.Palm Cross orders dispatched.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:  l. Hamon.            Second:     J. Stammers.                                                       Carried

  • Priest in charge report.

06/02/24 – 03/03/24

All rostered Sunday services were held in H.T. and St. George’s with attendances fluctuating a little.

I assisted in consuming pancakes which were served in the Parish Centre on Shrove Tuesday. The weather was unkind to say the least but we persevered especially a Warden who braved the elements to cook on the outside BBQ!

Ash Wednesday services were held at both centres.

Study sessions on ‘The Commandments’ after Sunday services at St George’s were well attended and well received.

I met with Macedonian couple for the final time before the rehearsal for their wedding on 11th May

Met with a newcomer from Nathalia who has begun attending Sunday services at Holy Trinity on a regular basis.

I attended the Diocesan Workshop on ANGLICAN POLLITY on 24th February.

The World Day of Prayer held in the Uniting Church was attended by myself and about 6 other parishioners on 1st March.

The wedding of Jon Barton and Sally Bailey was finally held at Wakiti Creek Resort on 2nd March beneath the trees as St Paul’s church building was not available due to it being moved to site the day previous.

Spent quite some time searching for church records from Holy Trinity from years 1965-70 at the request of the Registry but to no avail. Searches were carried out in Nathalia Hall cupboards and the garden shed. In Numurkah a cleanout commenced with John, Heather and Margaret in the storage garage. This revealed some very interesting old records in boxes but again of no interest. (Much of what was found should have been archived or destroyed long ago.)

Fr Gunnar         

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Seconded:   M. Muntz.                                                Carried

  • Financial Report

Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia Financial Report for February 2024

Cheque Account  $4,568.83

Betty Daniel Trust  $7.506.67    

Term Deposit savings Account $31,037.50

Profit and loss report

Anglican Parish Numurkah Nathalia

PO Box 223NUMURKAH VIC 3636

4-0000Income 
4-1400Donations454.55
4-1459Offertory – Holy Trinity955.00
4-1460Offertory – St George’s3,256.00
4-1463Sundry Account18.00
4-1473Buy Swap & Sell110.00
 Total Income4,793.55
   Gross Profit  4,793.55
6-0000Expenses 
6-1160Bank Charges4.30
6-1430Electricity- Hamon Parish Centre63.15
6-1431Electricity – Holy Trinity49.15
6-1432Electricity – Rectory69.84
6-1433Electricity – St George’s62.36
6-1500Gas – Rectory53.85
6-1640Maintenance – Hamon Parish Centre783.18
6-1642Maintenance – Rectory983.27
6-1644Maintenance – St George’s Grounds82.72
6-1700Ministry Fund -Assessment775.24
6-1701Ministry Fund – Insurance788.22
6-1750Missions1,000.00
6-4280Printing & Stationery276.81
6-4351Shire Rates – Holy Trinity Church674.50
6-4352Shire Rates – Rectory658.55
6-4353Shire Rates – St George’s273.00
6-4354Shire Rates – St Paul’s257.90
6-4450Sundry Account Expenses54.55
6-4460Telephone & Internet104.66
6-4537Ministry – Travel313.56
 Total Expenses7,328.81
 Operating Profit-2,535.26

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:           E. German.                                            Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Buy, Swap, Sell, Donations.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second:  J. Stammers.                                              Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

Guttering on the Hamon Parish Centre and the rectory have been cleaned by Mark Jeffrey

Hamon Centre eaves sheeting repaired by Glenn Thompson.

Numurkah Trade Group installed 2 LED lights on the outside of the Hamon Parish Centre. 12 fluorescent lights in the church to be replaced by LEDs.

Quote requested to replace all fluorescent lights in church.

Still waiting for LSK plumbing to check downpipes and storm water drains at rectory and Hamon Parish Centre.

                       Holy Trinity:

              Approached Roy Knight for grounds upkeep quote. Quoted $75.

              Parishioner to be approached.

              Parishioner role being updated.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliott,                   Second:    M. Muntz.                  Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

Training for two parishioners to be verified.

                                    Inter Church Council.

                             Nil.

                                    Fund Raising.

                                    Street Stall 22nd March.

                                    Price list to be available.

                                    Garage Sale. 

                                    Saturday 20tyh April. 9am to 12 noon.

            MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved: H. Stammers.                            Second: E. German.                                             Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. Palm Crosses: Palm Sunday 24th March, begin posting 4th March. 45 orders received for 7,895 palm crosses raising $6878.
  2. Street stalls approved by Moira Shire 22 March, 14 June, 6 September.
  3. BBQ offered by Carol Lugg.
  4. Communion wine to be purchased.

Meeting closed with Grace at 2.57 pm.Next Meeting: TUESDAY 2nd APRIL 2024

APRIL 2nd 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

2nd APRIL 2024 – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, J. Stammers, H. Stammers, R. Elliott, E. German, N. Smith, K. Parry, O. Parry, W, Watson, L. Hamon.
  • Apologies: M. Muntz.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 5th March 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved:  L. Hamon.                   Second:  R. Elliott.                                     Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. On order.
  3. Working bee, Rectory Garden.
  •  Correspondence.

                        Inwards:        

  1. Numurkah Secondary College: ANZAC Day. Win Knight & Pat Simpson to be contacted.
    1. Registrar: Advocate latest edition.
      1. Registrar: Request for rate notices.
      1. Australian Charities & Not for Profit Commission – Annual return required.
      1. Anglicare: Bishopscourt.
      1. Bishop: Letter to Clergy & People.
      1. St John’s Thurgoona Car Boot Sale
      1. Statement on Peace in Holy Land.
      1. Bishop: Stipend Clergy time off after Easter.

           Outwards:

  1. Letter of thanks: John Decker.
    1. Palm Cross: Advice order posted, with invoice. x 50
      1. Australian Charities & Not for Profit Commission – Annual Return submitted.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:  l. Hamon.            Second:     E. German.                                                          Carried

  • Priest in charge report.

Parochial District of Numurkah & Nathalia

Report of Locum Tenens Priest in Residence

04/03/24 to 02/04/24

A relatively quiet month with weekly services celebrated and some pastoral visiting in Nathalia

PC mtg. in Nathalia.

Interment of Ashes of Ane Gibson in Numurkah Lawn cemetery on 8th March.

Study on the Commandments completed. Good numbers attending and enthusiasm shown. A visitor from the Church of Christ attended.

Meeting with Rob re Easter services. I thank him for his assistance/suggestions and patience in these matters.

21/03 Service of Prayer, Praise at Banawah with 13 in attendance. Margaret Cobbledick played the piano.

On the same day I conducted a Communion service at Pioneer’s lodge ACH. 8 people came and sang some hymns with enthusiasm. The music was my voice!!

I attended the Chrism Eucharist at HT Cathedral Wangaratta on 26/03.

28/03   Maundy Thursday service drew few people unfortunately. However, we had one person who came from Nathalia.

29/03   Good Friday service this year was a Service of Reproach.

Easter day services in both centres were a great joy – 16 at Nathalia with 3 visitors and 24 at Numurkah with 4 visitors. A number of people commented on their experience of these events -positively.

Bp Clarence has invited – more like strongly suggested – that I attend the Diocesan Clergy Development days (4) at Bright. I will be away from Monday 15th to Thursday 18th April.

Advance notice          Margaret and I will be visiting our son and partner in Tasmania from 12th May to Saturday 18th May. Our daughter from WA will join us in the Rectory for a week from 12th May.

I have received a new Permission to Officiate in the Diocese from Bp Clarence until 15th June 2028.

Blessings

Fr Gunnar         

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:   R. Elliott.                                      Carried

  • Financial Report

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  O. Parry.                                                     Carried.

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9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Palm Crosses, Street Stall.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second:  W. Watson.                                      Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

                                           Numurkah Trade Group have replaced 12 fluorescent lights in the church with LEDs.

Testing & Tagging of all electrical equipment to be carried out; Robyn Pendlebury has arranged.

Communion wine purchased from Monichino’s Wines – 10L of Tawny Port.

Our Baking from the Heart group met in the Hamon Centre on Monday 25 March

Thank you to Fr Gunnar for all his efforts in putting together the Holy Week and Easter services.

                       Holy Trinity:

Clear out of cupboards to be undertaken.      

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliott.                   Second:    K. Parry.                                  Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

Now up to date with all checks submitted.

                                    Inter Church Council.

                             Church of Christ official opening of new church 14th April.

                                    Fund Raising.

                                    Street Stall 22nd March. Very Successful.

                                    Garage Sale. 

Saturday 20th April. 9am to 12 noon. Advertisement in Numurkah Leader 17th April.    Plus social media.

                        MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:  H. Stammers.                           Second:  E. German.                                  Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. Palm Crosses: With late orders, received 50 orders for 8605 palm crosses raising $7,500, less expenses of postage. Payment of  40 orders received.
  2. Street stall held on 22 March was very successful.
  3. Parish roll – update still in progress.
  4. Request received for permission to scan the site of St Paul’s Wakiti creek with a metal detector. Granted.
  5. Message from Shire re proposed roundabout, Melville & Brennion Streets.

MOTION: On-site meeting with Shire to be arranged.

Moved: R. Elliott.  Second:  K. Parry.                                     Carried.

Meeting closed with Grace at   3.08 pm.Next Meeting: TUESDAY 7th MAY 2024 2pm at NATHALIA

MAY

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

7th MAY 2024 – NATHALIA.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, R. Elliott, J. Stammers, E. German, N. Smith, O. Parry, K. Parry, W. Watson, L. Hamon.
  • Apologies: M. Muntz, H. Stammers.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 2nd April 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved:  L. Hamon.                   Second:  J. Stammers.                               Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board. Pending plaque signwriter quality.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. On order.
  3. Working bee, Rectory Garden.
  4. Moira Shire roundabout.
  5. Garage Sale.
  •  Correspondence.

                        Inwards:        

  1. Roundabout Melville St & Brennion Street proposal.
    1. AIRS Insurance update.
      1. Anglicare: Newsletter.
      1. St John’s Gordon apology for being tardy in payment of palm crosses invoice.
      1. Archdeacon: “The Advocate” seeking reports.
      1. BCA.
      1. Anglicare.

           Outwards:

  • Numurkah Secondary College re ANZAC Day.
    • Palm Cross: Overdue notices by 3 totalling $1368 outstanding.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:   L. Hamon.                                             Second:           K. Parry.                      Carried

  • Priest in charge report.

Report of Locum Tenens Priest to PC for April 2024

5th May 2024

  • All Sunday and other services covered as per the roster.
  • Uniting Church members joined with Holy Trinity on 21st. A good attendance with two children and their parents. A delicious morning tea followed.

That same day St George’s celebrated it’s patron saint. Again, a repeat of lovely morning tea.

  • That same day I visited Church of Christ to share in their celebration at the opening of their new premises. More food!
  • On the 8th of April I met with Lou and Rob to discuss the proposed roundabout at the corner of Melville and Brenion streets. Paul Diffey from Moira Shire presented the concept plan.
  • I spent a couple of hours at Holy Trinity on the 11th weeding and spreading mulch on the church garden. The cupboard in the narthex was also dealt with! Now it has been relieved of much “rubbish”.
  • During the month Margaret, John S. and me, pruned and trimmed the Australian Cheesewood tree (AKA Mock Orange, Pittosporum, Australian Laurel) in the church grounds and two trailer loads of garden rubbish plus waste items from the garage sale were transported to the Transfer Station, a posh way of saying “TIP”.
  • From 15th to 18th, I was at a Clergy Conference in Bright. (I will expand on this briefly at the PC meeting)
  • On 28th I attended Choral Evensong at HT Cathedral in Wangaratta to witness the installation of 4 new Canons of the Cathedral.
  • Some pastoral visiting was carried out mainly in Nathalia but also to Lou Hamon at his home post his recent operation.
  • Administration consisted of preparing Bulletins for the weekly services, copying the Study booklets and other matters needing my attention.
  • This coming week I will conduct a service at Barnawah in Nathalia on Thursday as well as a wedding rehearsal on Wednesday in Shepparton – the wedding is Macedonian on 11th.
  • Margaret and me will depart Numurkah immediately after morning service on Sunday 12th May for our trip to Tasmania. We will return on Saturday 18th.

Verbal Report on Clergy Conference.

Conference was not a retreat but dealt with professional development.

Safe church requirements if not met in designated time will be stopped from duties and activities.

Two workshops:

“Leading Your Church into Growth” To be launched after Pentecost.

“Hopes for the Church”. Some churches in the Diocese are in dire financial straits. Up to us to ensure future.

Blessings

Fr Gunnar         

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:   E. German.                                                Carried

  • Financial Report

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  O. Parry.                                         Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Palm Crosses, Street Stall, Garage Sale.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:     L Hamon.                          Second:  N. Smith.                                         Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

Fr Gunnar and the wardens met with a shire representative regarding the placement of a roundabout and pedestrian crossing at the corner of Melville & Brenion Sts.

Trees at St George’s need to be lopped.

Our Baking from the Heart group met in the Hamon Centre yesterday, Monday 6 May.

                       Holy Trinity:

           Cracks in vestry walls being monitored due to movement.

           Hall paper towel dispensers in toilets require replacement or attention.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved:  R. Elliott.                  Second:           N. Smith.                              Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

Up to date with requirements.

Electrical test and tag undertaken in Numurkah.

                                    Inter Church Council.

                             Nil.

                                    Fund Raising.

                        Street Stall June 14th. 

                                    Garage Sale. 

                        Very successful, good attendance from public, possibly due to Lions Market on same date.

                        MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:   J. Stammers.                          Second:    K. Parry.                          Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. A successful Garage Sale was held on 20th April. Good attendance from the public.
  2. Parish roll has been updated.
  3. Exterior painting of St George’s requires inspection to determine extent of work to be undertaken..
  4. Next study group deferred.
  5. Follow up on Anglicare Food Bust projects, with possibility of Parish participating.

Meeting closed with Grace at   2.56 pm.

            Next Meeting: TUESDAY 4th JUNE 2024 2pm at NUMURKAH.

JUNE 2024

 THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

4th JUNE 2024 – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Revd. G. Rippon, J. Stammers, H. Stammers, N. Smith, K. Parry, O. Parry, E. Elliott, E. German, W. Watson, L. Hamon.
  • Apologies: M. Muntz.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 7th May 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved:  L. Hamon.                   Second:  O. Parry.                                      Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board. Pending plaque signwriter quality.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. Dean Laws Signs.
  3. Working bee, Rectory Garden.
  4. Anglicare Food Bust projects.
  5. Holy Trinity crack in vestry & paper towel dispensers.
  6. Exterior painting St Georges.

  Correspondence.

            6.         Inwards:        

  1. Diocese Trust Accounts 31st March 2024

 Claude Hamilton Bequest:  $4,700.92              ($4,453.18) 

Purpose: Holy Trinity’s. General. 

Mavis Rice Bequest:                $12,208.02              ($11,564.57) 

Purpose: All Saints Barmah. General. 

Nathalia Est. M.S. Pyper:     $1,112.70              (1,054.07) 

Purpose: For religious and charitable purposes Nathalia. General. 

Yalca Porter Bequest:            $3,289.73              ($3,116.36) 

Purpose: To benefit the Minister of the Parish. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah L Hamon Trust:              $23,614.70       ($22,370.03) 

Purpose: Maintenance of Columbarium & gardens at St. Georges, Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah A Heap Memorial Prize:              $3,140.56          ($2,975.06) 

Purpose: Annual gift of 2 bibles St, Georges. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah Archibald Trust :             $4,030.64              ($3,818.23) 

Purpose: Prize for boy and girl by St. Georges Sunday School. 

Numurkah: Lou Hamon Eucharist:              $10,046.40       ($9516.87) 

Purpose: Maintenance of vestments, linen, vessels St Georges) 

Nathalia Term Deposit:         $25.55               ($24.21). General. 

Common Fund 4 

Sale of 44 Chapel Street Nathalia:              $169,505.42     ($160,571.23) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

Sale of 2 Lawford Street, Barmah $56,688.72               ($53,700.81) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

  • ACNC Newsletter.
    • Stubbs Wallace: office relocated.
    • Davis Still: Diocese Winter Appeal.
    • CAN Hub: Multicultural Festival
    • David Still: Energy Assistance and Student Internet programs.
    • ABM, BCA, Family Voice, Christmas Bowl.

           Outwards:

  1. Anglicare Food Boost.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:    L. Hamon.                                      Second:  K. Parry.                                 Carried

7.    Priest in charge report.

Report of Locum Tenens Priest to PC for May 2024

4th June 2024

  • A quiet month with all Sunday services being held as per the roster. Holy Trinity joined with Uniting Church on 19th May. Numbers in that congregation are fairly low with some members migrating north for the winter and others being incapacitated, Average attendance has been 6 for the month. The attendance at St George’s is steady at +/- 20.
  • I met with a newcomer to Holy Trinity for some personal counselling. I also gave two parishioners home communion.
  • I spent a week in Tasmania with Margaret visiting family, and on return hosted our daughter Caroline for a week.
  • The Macedonian wedding on 11th May in St Augustine’s was a very joyful affair with about 250 guests in attendance.
  • The Pilgrim Study sessions are going well with much deliberation and soul searching on the topic of The Beatitudes.
  • Intinction to be by Revd. Gunnar.
  • Archdeacon Neil Hicks will be appointed Dean of the Cathedral.
  • Pre-Synod meeting Saturday 29th June, 10am – 2.30pm.
  • Lay representative vacancy on Bishop in Council.

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:     R. Elliott.                                     Carried

8.    Financial Report

Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia

Financial Report forMay 2024
Cheque Account$14,106.40
Betty Daniel Term Deposit$ 7,593.76
Savings Account$38,118.34

Profit and loss report

01 May 2024 – 31 May 2024    _

4-0000Income 
4-1459Offertory – Holy Trinity640.00
4-1460Offertory- St George’s3,230.00
 Total
4-1463Sundry Account43.00
4-1465Palm Cross Sales279.28
 Total Income4,192-28
   Gross Profit  4,192.28
6-0000Expenses 
6-1160Bank Charges7.95
6-1430Electricity- Hamon Parish Centre64.75
6-1431Electricity – Holy Trinity44.12
6-1432Electricity – Rectory91.45
6-1433Electricity – St George’s68.27
6-1481Fundraising Expenses – Garage Sale Expenses82.50
6-1750Missions300.00
6-4353Shire Rates – St George’s2.05
6-4354Shire Rates – St Paul’s1.95
 Total Expenses663.04
 Operating Profit3,529.24
8-0000Other Income 
8-1000Bank Interest45.25
 Total Other Income45.25
   Net Profit  3,574.49

MOTION: Transfer of $20,000 from Savings Account to Term Deposit.

Moved: W. Watson,          Seconded K. Parry.                                                        Carried.

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  E. German                                                  Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Palm Crosses.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved: L. Hamon.                             Second:  J. Stammers.                                              Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

                        Exterior painting, trees lopping and Rectory drainage, all pending.

                        Organ connection to P.A. intermittent. To be checked.

                       Holy Trinity:

           Nil.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved:  R. Elliott.                  Second:   N. Smith.                                   Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

                        Up to date, with no requests from Diocese.

                                    Inter Church Council.

                 Nil.     

                                    Fund Raising.

                        Street Stall June 14th. 

         MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:    H. Stammers.                         Second:   J. Stammers.                               Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. Soup Sunday 23rd June,
  2. Parish Council meetings to be held in Numurkah.
  3. Safety strips on steps to be renewed.
  4. Items from the sale of Thelma Gread’s house available for Parish Garage Sale.
  5. Discussion on morning tea after Sunday service.
  6. Rectory Dinner Friday 21st June for Parish Councillors.
  7. Save the date for Rectory function January 22nd, 2025.

Meeting closed with Grace at  3.04  pm.

            Next Meeting: TUESDAY 2nd JULY 2024 2pm at NUMURKAH.

JULY 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

2nd JULY 2024 – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Revd. G. Rippon, J. Stammers, H. Stammers, E. German, N. Smith, R. Elliott, K. Parry, O. Parry, W. Watson, L. Hamon,
  • Apologies: Mary Muntz
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 4th JUNE 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved: L. Hamon.                    Second:  H. Stammers.                   Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board. Pending plaque signwriter quality.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. Dean Laws Signs.
  3. Safety strips on steps. Pending.
  4. Exterior painting St Georges. Quote to be obtained.

  Correspondence.

            6.         Inwards:        

  1. Registry: Advocate latest edition.
    1. CrimCheck.
    1. Margaret Paterson: Copy Wakiti Title.
    1. Dept. Government Services: Children Check – Lou Hamon.
    1. Moira Shire: Planning Permit Northern Levee.
    1. Powecor: Interruption electricity supply – Tuesday 9th July.
    1. CAN Hub: Hire of hall.
    1. L’Arche, FEBC, BCA., SU.

           Outwards:

  1. CAN – Hub
    1. Dean Laws Signs re signs.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:    L. Hamon.              Second:  R. Elliott.                                         Carried

7.    Priest in charge report.

            Report of Locum Tenens Priest to PC for June 2024

2nd July 2024

  • All Sunday and other services covered as per the roster.
  • Pilgrim Study on ‘The Beatitudes’ ended 16/06. The date of the next study on ‘The Creeds’ will be advised.
  • Talk given on “Life’s Journey” given to Rotary Club of Numurkah on 3rd June. Well received I believe.
  • Visit to Nathalia on 13/06 to carry out some cleaning in the Hall at Holy Trinity and investigation of resources – crockery, fridge, freezer etc..
  • Hosted dinner in the Rectory for members of PC.
  • Visited a parishioner of St Augustine’s in respite care at Pioneer Lodge at the request of that parish – also a personal friend.
  • A quiet month with time spent investigating liturgy, compiling service documents etc..

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:     O. Parry.                                      Carried

  • Financial Report

Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia Financial Report for June 2024

Cheque Account                                         $ 15,737.49

Term Deposit Savings Account

$ 27623.99

$18165.16

Profit and loss report

Anglican Parish Numurkah Nathalia

PO Box 223NUMURKAH VIC 3636

Acural mode

01Jun 2024 – 30 Jun 2024

Generated 01 Jul 2024 13:32:24

 Total
4-0000  Income 
4-1454Fundraising – St George’s Street Stall1,295.00
4-1458Mission105.00
4-1459Offertory – Holy Trinity897.00
4-1460Offertory – St George’s3,459.00
 Total Income5,756.00
   Gross Profit  5,756.00
6-0000Expenses 
6-1160Bank Charges3.90
6-1430Electricity- Hamon Parish Centre68.36
6-1431Electricity – Holy Trinity51.17
6-1432Electricity – Rectory112.00
6-1433Electricity – St George’s69.96
6-1500Gas – Rectory638.04
6-1700Ministry Fund – Assessment711.96
6-1701Ministry Fund – Insurance788.22
6-1702Ministry Fund – Ministry Fund63.28
6-3020Palm Cross Expenses532.63
6-4280Printing & Stationery145.45
6-4460Telephone & Internet210.11
6-4537Ministry- Travel560.82
 Total Expenses3,955.90
 Operating Profit1,800.10

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  E. German.                                                 Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Soup Sunday, Street Stall.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second:  J. Stammers.                                              Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

Numurkah Trade Group contacted re installing more LED lights in the church. They will inspect and give a quote.

Mick Handford contacted re lopping of trees around the Hamon Centre. Trees have been inspected.

Church organ seems to be connected satisfactorily to the front speaker now.

Rectory downpipes to be inspected.

                       Holy Trinity:

           Honour board requires updating. Sign painter to be sought.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliott                    Second: N. Smith.                                     Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

                        Registered with CrimCheck for all future Police Clearances.

                                    Inter Church Council.

                 Nil.

                                    Fund Raising.

                        Street Stall in September.

         MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:   H. Stammers.                          Second:  W. Watson.                                   Carried

  1.  General Business.

1. CAN Hub enquired about the use of the Hamon Centre for a painting workshop.

2. Office 365 annual subscription is due.

3. July Soup Sunday to be on 28th July.

4. Thanks to Fr Gunnar and Margaret for hosting the Parish Council dinner on Friday 21st June.

5. Yarrawonga Gala Ball requesting sausage rolls for 20th July.

6. Nola Trew with daughter in Corowa after accident.

7. Pre-Synod meeting.

             – Change to Parish Administration Act, updating language and incorporating Safe Church.

             – Church sustainability discussed.

             – Synod 9th & 10th August.

8. White ant check to be made at Holy Trinity.

9. Discussion on utilisation of unused items at Holy Trinity.

10. Portrait of King discussed.

Meeting closed with Grace at  2.53 pm.Next Meeting: TUESDAY 6th AUGU

AUGUST 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

6th AUGUST – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Revd. G. Rippon, H. Stammers, J. Stammers, N. Smith, E. German, W. Watson, R. Elliott, L. Hamon.
  • Apologies: Olga Parry, Keith Parry, Mary Muntz.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 2nd July 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved: L. Hamon.                    Second:  R. Elliott.                         Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board. Ordered, require measurements, pdf files of Diocese crest & St George.
  2. Plaque for Seville Orange tree. Received.
  3. Safety strips on steps. Pending.
  4. Exterior painting St Georges. Quote being obtained.
  5. Holy Trinity Honour Board. Pending.
  6. Numurkah Trade Group quote for LED lights St George’s. See Warden’s Report.

  Correspondence.

            6.         Inwards:        

  1. Diocese: Induction Neil Hicks.
  2. Anglicare Newsletter
  3. ACNC Newsletter.
  4. Registry: Diocese crest pdf file.
  5. Powercor – Electricity outage.
  6. Melton Christian College.
  7. Numurkah Trade Group – Quote LED lights.
  8. Registrar: Insurance Renewals.
  9. Melton Christian College.
  10. Powercor – Interruption electricity supply.
  11. Powercor: Cancellation electricity outage.
  12. Powercor – Interruption electricity supply.
  13. Whitetons Envelopes.

MOTION: Moved R. Elliott, Seconded W. Watson that the use of weekly offertory envelopes be discontinued.                         Carried.

  1. Diocese: Anglican Development Fund:

Bond Deposit Rectory:  $1,070.39

                                               Insurance Settlement: $6,881.23

                                               Transfer of balance: $14,044.59

  1. Bible League, KCC, Christmas Bowl.
  2. Ministry of Shirts.
  3. Taylorleds.
  4. Registry: Statement.
  5. Anglican Church Calendar.

           Outwards:

  1. Pat Jeffery: Palm Cross outstanding payment.
    1. Diocese: Diocese crest pdf file.
    1. Wightons Envelopes.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:    L. Hamon.              Second:   E. German.                                      Carried

7.    Priest in charge report.

Report of Locum Tenens Priest to PC for July 2024

6th August 2024

  • All Sunday and other services covered as per the roster.
  • 12 copies of Pilgrim Study on ‘The Creeds’ prepared – Begins 11/08.
  • Refrigerator from Hall at Holy Trinity moved to Rectory in Numurkah.
  • Time spent investigating liturgy, compiling service documents etc.
  • Two home communions celebrated in Nathalia.
  • Prayer, Praise and worship service carried out in Barnawah Aged Care, Nathalia.
  • Crack in wall of vestry in Holy Trinity continues to be monitored. No further movement detected.

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:    H. Stammers.                                    Carried

  • Financial Report

Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia Financial Report for July 2024

Cheque Account$15,796.31
Term Deposit$ 27,623.99
Savings Account$18,192.92

Profit and loss report

Anglican Parish Numurkah Nathalia

PO Box 223NUMURKAH VIC 3636

4-0000Income 
4-1452Fundraising – Garage Sale20.00
4-1458Mission105.00
4-1459Offertory – Holy Trinity1,170.00
4-1460Offertory – St George’s3,803.00
4-1462Refund GST196.00
 Total Income5,294.00
   Gross Profit  5,294.00
6-0000Expenses 
6-1140Altar Supplies32.82
6-1160Bank Charges2.95
6-1240Computer & IT Expenses99.09
6-1430Electricity- Hamon Parish Centre72.93
6-1431Electricity – Holy Trinity64.22
6-1432Electricity – Rectory75.76
6-1433Electricity – St George’s83.52
6-1640Maintenance – Hamon Parish Centre500.00
6-1700Ministry Fund – Assessment1,423.92
6-1701Ministry Fund – Insurance1,576.44
6-1702Ministry Fund – Ministry Fund126.56
6-4270Postage7.50
6-4280Printing & Stationery37.73
6-4460Telephone & Internet104.54
6-4520Water Rates – Holy Trinity116.20
6-4521Water Rates – Rectory290.55
6-4523Water Rates – St George’s Grounds216.40
6-4537Ministry – Travel348.00
 Total Expenses5,179.13
 Operating Profit114.87
8-0000Other Income 
8-1000Bank Interest29.51
 Total  Income29.51

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  J. Stammers.                                               Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Soup Sunday, Garage Sale.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second:  N. Smith.                                         Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

Michael Handford lopped the trees around the Hamon Centre. Mulch was dumped near the back fence for spreading on the gardens.

Adam Laidlaw (Numurkah Trade Group) quoted on the replacement of fluorescent lights in the church with LEDs. Quote of $9,390.58 accepted. Adam will contact in the next week to arrange installation.

Chris Hicks was contacted re checking of downpipes and storm water drains. Nathan Hicks checked the downpipes at the rectory – all OK; and cleared the downpipes and storm water drains at the Hamon Centre. Fixed a leaking pipe at the front of the rectory.

Our Baking from the Heart Group used the Hamon Centre on 29th July.

Friends of Karinya booked Parish Centre for 19th October.

MOTION: Moved R. Elliott, Seconded W. Watson that the hire charge we waived.           Carried

                       Holy Trinity:

Grounds being kept. 

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved:  R. Elliott.                  Second: E. German.                                 Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

                        New training re Children’s Ministry being introduced.

                                    Inter Church Council.

                 Meeting Monday 5th.

Ecumenical combined service to be planned for Numurkah’s 15oth Anniversary in February 2025.

                        Next meeting November.

                                    Fund Raising.

                                    Next St George’s street stall is scheduled for 6th September.

Date for St George’s Fete to be decided next month.

         MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:    Revd. G. Rippon.                         Second:  N. Smith.                         Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. Soup Sunday Appeal date for August to be Sunday 25th.
  2. Seville Orange plaque placement on wall by Revd. G. Rippon.
  3. Rectory gas account changed to a cheaper Lumo product on their advice.
  4. Dropbox is nearing its limit. Deletion of unused and old files has started.
  5. Chatty Café to use Parish Centre this Thursday 8th at no cost.
  6. Consideration be given to purchasing more high chairs for the Parish Centre.
  7. Support for Seafarers Mission with kitted beanies to be undertaken.
  8. A.G.M. dates to be considered.

Meeting closed with Grace at 3.15  pm.Next Meeting: TUESDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2024 2pm at NUMURKAH

SEPTEMBER 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

3rd SEPTEMBER – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, E. German, R. Elliott, H. Stammers, J. Stammers, W. Watson, L. Hamon,
  • Apologies: N. Smith, M. Muntz, O. Parry, K. Parry.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 6th August 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved: L. Hamon.                    Second: R. Elliott.                         Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board. Ordered.
  2. Safety strips on steps. Pending.
  3. Exterior painting St Georges. Quote being obtained.
  4. Holy Trinity Honour Board. Pending.
  5. St Georges LED lights. Installed.
  6. High chairs for Parish Centre.
  7. Seafarers beanies.
  8. Dates for AG.M’s.
  9. Insurance renewals completed.
  10. Soup Sunday successful.

  Correspondence.

            6.         Inwards:        

  1. Dean Laws signs: Proof of signage for St George’s.
  2. Connect Group: Briefing Hamon Parish Centre for Vanuatu workers.
  3. Anglicare newsletter.
  4. ACNC newsletter.
  5. Randall Prior: Palm workers briefing, hall hire.
  6. Bark Team.
  7. Estimate builders.
  8. FEBC, Bible League, Family Voice.
  9. Bishop: Grow Your Church.
  10. Church Support.

           Outwards:

  1. Wightons Envelopes.
    1. Dean Laws Signs: Measurements and graphics.
    1. Dean Laws Signs: Acceptance of edited proof.
    1. Registry: Insurance Renewals.
    1. Pat Jeffrey: Palm Cross payment overdue.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:    L. Hamon.              Second:                                               Carried

  • Priest in charge report.
  • All Sunday and other services covered as per the roster.
  • Interchurch Council mtg attended (+ Bev P. and Wyn Kn.)
  • 3 Funerals – Shepparton, Nathalia, Numurkah/Shepparton.
  • Home Communion Pioneer Lodge
  • Medical incident in Rectory Garden!!
  • Grateful thanks to Rob and John/Heather for assisting with transport due to the above.

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:    H. Stammers.                                    Carried

  • Financial Report

Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia Financial Report for August 2024

Cheque Account$16464.83
Term Deposit$27623.99
Savings Account$18215.26

Profit and loss report

Anglican Parish Numurkah Nathalia

PO Box 223NUMURKAH VIC 3636

Accrual mode

01 Aug 2024 – 31 Aug 2024

Generated 02 Sep 2024 09:03:12

 Total
4-0000Income 
4-1450Fees – Funeral350.00
4-1452Fundraising – Garage Sale5.00
4-1454Fundraising – St George’s Street Stall50.00
4-1458Mission94.05
4-1459Offertory – Holy Trinity825.00
4-1460Offertory – St George’s3,230.00
4-1471Savings Account Interest22.34
 Total Income4,576.39
   Gross Profit  4,576.39
6-0000Expenses 
6-1140Altar Supplies166.81
6-1160Bank Charges7.80
6-1430Electricity- Hamon Parish Centre1.37
6-1431Electricity – Holy Trinity47.21
6-1432Electricity – Rectory86.25
6-1433Electricity – St George’s86.34
6-1500Gas – Rectory1,180.35
6-1700Ministry Fund – Assessment711.96
6-1701Ministry Fund – Insurance788.22
6-1702Ministry Fund – Ministry Fund63.28
6-4280Printing & Stationery109.25
6-4460Telephone & Internet104.60
6-4537Ministry- Travel471.90
 Total Expenses3,825.34

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  J. Stammers.                                               Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals: M. Mandersloot 30th August.

Fundraising:   Soup Sunday, Garage Sale, Street Stall.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second:  H. Stammers.                                  Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

LED lights were installed in St George’s last week. 8 fluorescent lights in the sanctuary still to be replaced, if possible. Numurkah Trade Group is to contact us.

A portrait of King Charles III has been provided by Sam Birrell’s office and is hanging in the Hamon Parish Centre.

Our Baking from the Heart Group will be using the Hamon Parish Centre next Monday 9 Sept.

                       Holy Trinity:

Rev. Gunner reported on attendances.         

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliott.                   Second:  W. Watson                    Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

                        Emails received re “Grooming”.

                                    Inter Church Council.

Ecumenical combined service to be planned for Numurkah’s 150th Anniversary in February 2025.

                        Next meeting November.

                                    Fund Raising.

                        Next St George’s street stall is scheduled for 6th September.

Date for St George’s Fete  9th November.

         MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:    Rev. G. Rippon                         Second:     E. German.                      Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. A.G.M. dates.

Resolved Holy Trinity & St George’s 3rd November

Parish AGM 10th November.

  • HOPE 25

HOPE25 seeks to empower Australian Anglican parishes in an intentional season of sharing hope in Jesus from Easter to Pentecost 2025.

Discussion with Parish Councillors urged to read material forwarded by email.

Film clip to be screened on Sunday.

  • Donation of furniture and household goods to needy.
  • Leading your Church into Growth (LYGIG) workshops:

Practical help to partner with God to grow your church.

Mansfield 14th September, Rutherglen 5th October. Sign up sheet to be placed in Narthex.

  • Letter of thanks to Tracey Bannon for donation of breadsticks for the three Soup Sundays

MOTION: Moved E. German. Seconded H. Stammers.                          Carried.

Meeting closed with Grace at  3.30 pm.

            Next Meeting: TUESDAY 8th OCTOBER 2024 2pm at NUMURKAH.

                                               N.B. Change of date.

OCTOBER 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

8th OCTOBER 2024 – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.00pm
  •          Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, H. Stammers, J. Stammers, K. Parry, O. Parry, R. Elliott, W. Watson, L. Hamon.
  • Apologies: E. German, M. Muntz, N. Smith.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 3rd September 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved: L. Hamon.                    Second: H. Stammers.                               Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Notice board. Waiting to be installed.
  2. Safety strips on steps. – Included in exterior painting quote.
  3. Exterior painting St Georges. Quote obtained.
  4. Holy Trinity Honour Board. Pending.
  5. High chairs for Parish Centre. Further investigation.

  Correspondence.

  • Inwards:
  1.        Diocese Trust Accounts 30th June 2024

 Claude Hamilton Bequest:  $4,603.00              ($4,700.92) 

Purpose: Holy Trinity’s. General. 

Mavis Rice Bequest:                $11,953.69              ($12,208.02) 

Purpose: All Saints Barmah. General. 

Nathalia Est. M.S. Pyper:     $1,089.52              (1,112.70) 

Purpose: For religious and charitable purposes Nathalia. General. 

Yalca Porter Bequest:            $3,221.20              ($3,289.73) 

Purpose: To benefit the Minister of the Parish. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah L Hamon Trust:              $23,122.70       ($23,614.70) 

Purpose: Maintenance of Columbarium & gardens at St. Georges, Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah A Heap Memorial Prize:              $3,075.14          ($3,140,56) 

Purpose: Annual gift of 2 bibles St, Georges. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah Archibald Trust :             $3,946.69              ($4,030.64) 

Purpose: Prize for boy and girl by St. Georges Sunday School. 

Numurkah: Lou Hamon Eucharist:              $9,837.10          ($10.046.40) 

Purpose: Maintenance of vestments, linen, vessels St Georges) 

Nathalia Term Deposit:         $25.01               ($25.55). General. 

Common Fund 4 

Sale of 44 Chapel Street Nathalia:              $165,973.86     ($160,505.42) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

Sale of 2 Lawford Street, Barmah $55,507.64               ($56,688.72) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

  • Brad’s Painting Quote. – A second quote is being sought.
    • ACNS Newsletter.
    • Crimcheck Account.
    • Registry: The Advocate.
    • Benedictine Abbey: Reading Sheets.
    • Bishop: Growing Your Church.
    • Registrar: Stipend.
    • Registrar: Annual Returns.
    • Registrar: Statements.
    • Registrar: Missing deposits / End of Financial Year.
    • Christmas Bowl.
    • Anglicare, FEBC. SU.

           Outwards:

1. Letter of thanks Tracey Bannon.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:    L. Hamon.              Second:   J. Stammers.                                                Carried

  • Priest in charge report.
  • All Sunday and other services covered as per the roster. LOW numbers during school holidays (and others) – 6 at HC 12 at St George’s. Consequently Study has stalled until numbers return to normal. 
  • Medical incident in Rectory Garden!!  Update.
  • Grateful thanks to Rob and John, Heather, Wendy, Lou for assisting with transport due to the above.
  • Funeral interview with Merle Cobbledick family. (Service on 14th at 10.00am Incorporates a Eucharist)

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:   R. Elliott.                           Carried

  • Financial Report

Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia Financial Report for September 2024

Cheque Account$ 7981.05
Savings Account$18237.63
Term Deposit$27623.99
Income Fundraising – St George’s Street Stall  870.00
Hall Hire St George’s90.00
Offertory – Holy Trinity795.00
Offertory – St George’s3,725.00
Sundry Account39.00
Savings Account Interest22.37
Total Income5,541.37
  Gross Profit  5,541.37
Expenses Bank Charges  4.40
Electricity – Holy Trinity52.23
Electricity – Rectory134.35
Electricity – St George’s80.79
Maintenance – St George’s Church7,257.37
Ministry Fund – Assessment711.96
Ministry Fund – Insurance788.22
Ministry Fund – Ministry Fund63.28
Missions304.05
Printing & Stationery72.73
Shire Rates – Hamon Parish Centre1,091.05
Shire Rates – Holy Trinity Church689.70
Shire Rates – Rectory731.95
Shire Rates – St George’s293.45
Sundry Account Expenses480.00
Telephone & Internet104.68
Ministry- Travel282.36
Total Expenses13,142.57
Operating Profit-7,601.20

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second:  H. Stammers.                                              Carried.

                        .

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering:

                       Hall Hire: $90

Funerals: 

Fundraising:   Street Stall $870

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second:  J. Stammers.                                  Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

                                    Nil.

                       Holy Trinity:

                                                          Nil.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliott.                   Second:  K. Parry.            Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

                                                Nil.

                                    Inter Church Council.

Ecumenical combined service to be planned for Numurkah’s 150th Anniversary in February 2025.

                        Next meeting November.

                                    Fund Raising.

St George’s Fete  9th November. See General Business.

         MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:    H. Stammers.                         Second:  O. Parry.                          Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. A.G.M. dates.

Holy Trinity & St George’s 3rd November

Parish AGM 10th November.

Reports required by 23rd October.

  • HOPE 25

HOPE25 seeks to empower Australian Anglican parishes in an intentional season of sharing hope in Jesus from Easter to Pentecost 2025.

Discussion with Parish Councillors urged to read material forwarded by email.

  • Growing Your Church Workshops – Report tabled.
  • Show Us Ya Wheels. Noise/Access. Contact re P.A. music near church.
  • Transport for Rev. Gunner.
  • Funeral fees for M. Cobbledick. Fees fir church to remain as are.
  • Christmas Children’s function – Marg. Rippon.

Proposed by Margaret Rippon that a “Gender Reveal Christmas Party” be held in the Parish Centre on Sunday 22nd.

Parish Council Dinner 3rd December at 6pm in Rectory.

  • Beanies for Seafarers. 35 beanies knitted.

MOTION: That beanies and a $200 donation be forwarded to the Seafarers Mission.                       

Moved: W. Watson.  Seconded.  O. Parry.                                            Carried.

9.   Fete to include Plant stall, Cake stall, White Elephant stall, Sewing stall, Book stall, Craft stall, Devonshire Teas, and a Hamper Raffle.

10.  Dates for Blue Christmas Service to be set.

Meeting closed with Grace at   3.25pm.

            Next Meeting: TUESDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2024 2pm at NUMURKAH.

           N.B. Change of date.                         .

NOVEMBER 2024

THE ANGLICAN PARISH OF NUMURKAH-NATHALIA

PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES

12th NOVEMBER 2024 – NUMURKAH.

  1.           Welcome & Opening Prayers. 2.06pm

         Present:  Rev. G. Rippon, J. Stammers, H. Stammers, E. German, R. Elliott, W.         Watson, L. Hamon.

  • Apologies: M. Muntz, N. Smith, O. Parry, K. Parry.
  • Minutes of Previous Meeting:

Parish Council Meeting 8th October 2024

MOTION: Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record.

Moved: H. Stammers.                Second: E. German.                                              Carried.

  • Business Arising:
  1. Exterior painting St Georges. Quote obtained.

MOTION: Moved H. Stammers, seconded by J. Stammers that the Parish accept the quote from Brad’s Painting of $30,338.00 which includes GST.             Caried.

  Correspondence.

  • Inwards:
  1.        Diocese Trust Accounts 30th September 2024

 Claude Hamilton Bequest:  $4,849.37              ($4,603.00) 

Purpose: Holy Trinity’s. General. 

Mavis Rice Bequest:                $12,593.62              ($11,953.69) 

Purpose: All Saints Barmah. General. 

Nathalia Est. M.S. Pyper:     $1,147.85              (1,089.52) 

Purpose: For religious and charitable purposes Nathalia. General. 

Yalca Porter Bequest:            $3,393.61              ($3,221.20) 

Purpose: To benefit the Minister of the Parish. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah L Hamon Trust:              $24,360.54       ($23,122.70) 

Purpose: Maintenance of Columbarium & gardens at St. Georges, Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah A Heap Memorial Prize:              $3,239.73          ($3,075.14) 

Purpose: Annual gift of 2 bibles St, Georges. Perpetual, income only. 

Numurkah Archibald Trust :             $4,157.93              ($3,946.69) 

Purpose: Prize for boy and girl by St. Georges Sunday School. 

Numurkah: Lou Hamon Eucharist:              $10,363.71       ($9,837.10) 

Purpose: Maintenance of vestments, linen, vessels St Georges) 

Nathalia Term Deposit:         $26.35               ($25.01). General. 

Common Fund 4 

Sale of 44 Chapel Street Nathalia:              $174,858.93     ($165,973.86) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

Sale of 2 Lawford Street, Barmah $58,479.13               ($55,507.64) 

Purpose: Capital works. Sale of Land. 

  • Anglican Development Fund.

Numurkah Rectory Deposit $1,071.73

                                               Insurance cash payout Holy Trinity $14,062.30

                                               Insurance cash payout Parish Centre $6,881.41

  • Friends of Karinya: Thankyou card.
    • Registry: Advocate deadline.
    • Registrar: New administrative assistant.
    • Dean: Cathedral Shop.
    • Registrar: Certificate of Currency
    • Diocese: Season of Creation Service, Stewardship Program
    • Brendan Prentice – Wakiti Creek.
    • Airs Hall Hire Insurance.
    • Crimcheck.
    • Rwegistrar: AIRS Public Liability Insurance.

Outwards:

1.Registrar: Signatory List.

2. Trust Withdrawal: LED lights St George’s.

3. Mission to Seafarers: Beanies & donation.

4. Registrar: Parish Statistics.

5. Brendan Prentice – Wakiti Creek.

6. Moira Shire: Rates Notice St Paul’s Wakiti.

MOTION: Correspondence inwards be accepted, and outwards adopted.

Moved:    L. Hamon.              Second:   R. Elliott.                                                    Carried

  • Priest in charge report.
  • All Sunday and other services covered as per the roster
  • Medical incident in Rectory Garden!!  Update.   Next, and hopefully the final medical appt 3rd December.
  • Funeral interview with Stella Johnson family (funeral 11th Nov.) and Braybon family (funeral 15th Nov) — both services at St George’s
  • Ecumenical Council mtg 4th Nov. I was unable to attend due to a funeral meeting.
  • Study finally completed! (The Creeds)  Next one is Eucharist to begin in Jan.2025 date TBA
  • Writing AMP report
  • Rectory kitchen door repaired ( Handle and locking device renewed.)
  • Still require transport to Nathalia on 24th and 1st December (Not on 17th as HT worships with UC)

Blessings

Fr Gunnar

MOTION: That the report be received.

Moved:   Rev. G Rippon.                     Second:   H. Stammers.                                               Carried

8. Financial Report


              Anglican Parish Numurkah-Nathalia Financial Report for October 2024

Cheque Account$ 3411.39
Term Deposit$27623.99
Savings Account$33259.31

Profit and loss report

Anglican Parish Numurkah Nathalia

Income 
Diocesian Drawndown8,435.45
Fundraising – St George’s Catering Group71.50
Offertory – Holy Trinity1,245.00
Offertory – St George’s2,850.00
RefundGST978.00
Palm Cross Sales964.55
Funeral – Fees350.00
Total Income14,894.50
  Gross Profit  14,894.50
Expenses 
Altar Supplies24.64
Bank Charges7.10
Electricity – Holy Trinity42.27
Electricity – Rectory107.36
Electricity – St George’s71.09
Gas – Rectory591.70
Maintenance – Rectory502.73
Maintenance – St George’s Church24.50
Maintenance – St George’s Grounds250.00
Ministry Fund -Assessment711.96
Ministry Fund – Insurance788.22
Ministry Fund – Ministry Fund75.93
Missions200.00
Telephone & Internet105.20
Water Rates – Holy Trinity140.45
Water Rates – Rectory273.60
Water Rates – St George’s254.30
Maintenance – Organ789.32
Relief Clergy172.08
Office Expenses72.73
Total Expenses5,205.18
Operating Profit9,689.32

MOTION: That the financial report be accepted, and accounts passed for payment.   

Moved: W. Watson.               Second: E. German.                                                  Carried.

9. GST Business – Move that the following fundraising activities be input taxed.

                       Catering: Yarrawonga dance.

                       Hall Hire:

Funerals:  M. Cobbledick 14th October, S. Johnson 11th November.

Fundraising:   Palm Cross sales.

           MOTION: Moved that the fund-raising activities be input taxed.

           Moved:    L. Hamon.                          Second: J. Stammers.                                              Carried.

10. Churchwarden’s Reports.

                       St. George’s:

                                    A second quote for the external painting of the church has been sought.

Hamon Centre is booked for the refreshments after Bev Braybon’s funeral this Friday and for the Chatty Cafe end of year lunch on 5 December.

Carpet in St George’s needs stretching to remove the “bumps’ which are a trip hazard.

Cobram Carpet Court to be contacted.

                       Holy Trinity:

                                           People from Holy trinity are due to attend the Uniting Church next Sunday.

            MOTION: That the Churchwarden’s Reports be accepted.

           Moved: R. Elliot.                    Second:  E. German.                                Carried.

11. Other Reports.

Safe Church Officers Report.

                                                Nil.

                                    Inter Church Council.

Carols Service Sunday 15th December 5pm Church of Christ.

Ecumenical combined for Numurkah’s 150th Anniversary in Apex Park 9th February 2025.

                                                                        Fund Raising.

St George’s Fete  23rd November.  Discussed in General Business.

         MOTION: Those reports be accepted.

                        Moved:   H. Stammers.                          Second:  W. Watson.                                   Carried

  1.  General Business.
  1. HOPE 25

HOPE25 seeks to empower Australian Anglican parishes in an intentional season of sharing hope in Jesus from Easter to Pentecost 2025.

Discussion with Parish Councillors urged to read material forwarded by email.

  • Christmas Children’s function – Gender Reveal Christmas Party Sunday December 22
  • Parish Council Dinner 3rd December.  Arrangements discussed with Margaret Rippon.          
  • Fete to include Plant stall, Cake stall, White Elephant stall, Sewing stall, Book stall, Craft stall, Devonshire Teas, and a Hamper Raffle. Amended date: 23rd November.

Fete to be promoted to engage all parishioners.

  • Dates for Christmas Services.

Blue Christmas Thursday 19th December 7pm.

Midnight Mass 24th December 11.30pm.

Christmas Day 9.30am.

6.   Chatty Café Dinner. Parish to assist with cost of food.

7.  Change to insurance cover for personal hire of church halls.

8. Discussion on future of Holy Trinity, resolved no change at this time.

Meeting closed with Grace at  3.20 pm.

            Next Meeting:  PARISH DINNER 3rd DECEMBER

           TUESDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2025 2pm at NUMURKAH.