Call to Elect Ruling Elders and Deacons

The session of First Presbyterian Church of Garland, Texas hereby issues a call for a special meeting of the congregation. The meeting will be held Sunday November 9^th, 2014 in the church sanctuary immediately following the 10:50 am worship service.  The purpose of the meeting is to hear and act upon two (2) motions from the Congregational Nominating Committee (CNC).  First, the nominating committee will present the ruling elder and deacon classes of 2017.  Secondly, the nominating committee will present four (4) at-large members to represent the congregation on the 2015 Congregational Nominating Committee (CNC).  Nominations may be taken from the floor for either of these motions with the consent of the person you wish to nominate.  Signed, Ty Bailey, Clerk of Session and the Rev. David Ivie, Interim Pastor

I wish to thank the Congregational Nominating Committee for their faithful work in identifying these candidates for office. They worked well together—and faithfully.

The nominated officers, once elected, will undergo a series of training classes with me to prepare them for their examination, ordination/installation, and their service as spiritual leaders. Pray for them as they prepare to serve Christ in this church.

The meeting on Sunday November 9^th is expected to last approximately 15 minutes. We will then proceed to the Fellowship Hall in the Ed Center for the annual Chili Cook-off.. And I’m determined to beat Louis Gold this year. See you all there!