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1992.
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain had a lot of historical events. More than 9,300 athletes representing 169 countries participated.
In the four years that followed the 1988 Games, the world witnessed important political changes.
Apartheid was abolished in South Africa, which allowed the country to participate in the Olympic Games again, for the first time since 1960. There was also the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of East and West Germany, as well as North and South Yemen. The Soviet Union was no longer under Communist rule and the USSR was divided into 15 separate countries.
The independent teams of Estonia and Latvia made their first appearance since 1936, and Lithuania sent its first team since 1928. The other ex-Soviet republics participated as a “unified” team, but the winners were honored under the flags of their own republics.
For the first time since 1972, the Games were boycott-free, due to important global political changes.
Men’s basketball became open to all professionals. America’s Basketball “Dream Team” included Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird. They dominated the event and won the gold.
Great Britain’s Derek Redman’s tragic injury during the 400m semi-final had the Olympic crowd cheering and a standing ovation as he got up from his hamstring injury and completed the race one painfull step at a time. “I wasn’t going to let the Olympics beat me. I could live with coming in last and being eliminated, but not with not finishing at all.” “The easiest way to become successful is to just get back up when you have been knocked down. If you get up enough times, you won’t get knocked down any more”.
June 16, 1992. Session Minutes.
Elders present: Jeanne Han, Evelyn Pike, Ella Haden, Betty Koeppen. Mark Hollingworth, Moderator. Special guest, Don Anderson.
Don Anderson, a representative of the Presbyterian Committee on Interpretation, Stewardship and Support.Their goal this year is to become better acquainted with the churches in this presbytery district and to familiarize us with their stewardship services.
A motion by Ellen Peckham to accept State Preschool Budget #1 at $8000 per year and budget #2 at $6505 per year. These yearly rental amounts include utilities and maintenance. Motion carried. The start up budget for the proposed preschool will include appropriate furniture, playground equipment, and a 4 foot high cyclone fence. Gabe Galvan will be asked for an estimate for the fence work. It was decided to have a lawyer read and approve the contract.
VBS will be August 3-7, 1992. Laurie Hayes is the chairperson and Mary Dixon will be her assistant. Sixteen plus teenagers attended the VBS sign-up party and filled all the committees.
Jeanne Han asked (on behalf of Ken Han) how Session felt about a picnic in the park to bring together the three churches of Esparto: Countryside Community Church, St. Martin’s Parish, and the New Hope Christian Fellowship. Session agreed and will await further information.
July 30, 1992. Special Session Meeting.
Pastor Mark opened with prayer. A discussion followed on Pastor Mark Hollingsworth’s calling.
August 25, 1992 is the next Session meeting. Sunday, September 6, 1992, a Special Congregational meeting on dissolving our pastor relationship will be called.
A motion by Ellen Peckham to accept the baptism of Julie Herbst, daughter of David and Linda Herbst, and Renae Huie, daughter of Jack and Phillis Huie, set for August 16, 1992. Carried.
A letter from Don and Gerry Warren regarding Don’s resignation as Treasurer. A motion by Betty Koeppen to accept the resignation with regret. Carried. Mark will write a thank you letter.
Ellen Peckham moved to approve a local quilt group to meet the third Wednesday of the month in the Social Hall. A fee of $15 a month will be asked if they should continue to use the hall. Carried.
A motion by Betty Koeppen for fees as follows: $100 for use of the church building; $50 fee for use of the social hall; $50 refundable cleaning deposit for the social hall. Carried.
August 25, 1992. Session Minutes.
Meeting opened with prayer by Mark Hollingsworth.
A motion by Evelyn Pike for Jeanne Han to become the Treasurer of Countryside Church. Motion carried. Mike O’Kane moved for Clarence Schaupp and Mark Riley to audit the Treasurer’s books. Motion carried. Mike O’Kane moved to make Evelyn Pike an additional signer on the bank’s signature card. Motion carried.
The Congregation of the Community Presbyterian Church in Gustine, California has voted to call Pastor Mark Hollingsworth. A Special Session meeting will be held with Bill Van Duker regarding the procedure for receiving a pastor. A motion by Ellen Peckham for a Special Congregational meeting after church September 6th to dissolve the Pastor’s relationship. Motion carried. A potluck dinner will follow the meeting.
Pastor Mark moved to allow Heather Dixon, daughter of Mary and Jim Dixon, to be baptized August 30th. Motion carried.
Ella Mae Haden moved to allow the Quilt Group to pay $10 for monthly use of the social hall. Carried.
Ellen Peckham moved to allow church use for the wedding of Wendy Lopez on November 28, 1992. Sam Coffee of New Hope Christian Fellowship will perform the service. Motion carried.
Church secretary, Jean Reynolds, will be resigning when the interim pastor is in place and a new secretary is trained.
Liz Lehmkuhl has volunteered to oversee the food closet with Mary Dixon.
Meeting was closed with prayer.
September 6, 1992. Special Congregational Meeting.
Twenty seven church members were present.
Mary Anne Schaupp moved to dissolve the pastoral relationship with Mark Hollingsworth and Countryside Community Church. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Cindy Brock, Clerk of Session.
October 20, 1992. Special Session Minutes.
Moderator: Brad Van Sant. Elders present: Jeanne Han, Ella Mae Haden, Evelyn Pike, Cindy Brock, Mike O’Kane, Liz Lehmkuhl, Betty Koeppen.
Roof estimates discussed. A motion by Mike O’Kane that R&J Roofing put on a 30-year work shared roof for $8,160, with a contingency of $6,840 for dry rot. A total cost of $15,000. Carried.
Per given unit, $355.00 will be needed.
Moderator Brad Van Sant and Session concur to have Mike O’Kane preside over the Special Congregation meeting on October 25th to explain our roof process. (Book of Order G-7.0306.)
Ella Mae Haden closed with prayer.
October 25, 1992. Special Congregational Meeting.
Meeting called by Moderator Mike O’Kane.
Information was given by Mike O’Kane regarding roof concern. R&J Roofing will put on a 30-year roof. It will be work shared for $8,160 with a contingency of $6,840 for dry rot, making a total of $15,000. There was a show of hands in support of giving $600 to $1,000 to pay for a roof loan.
Respectfully submitted, Cindy Brock, Clerk of Session.
November 10, 1992. Session Minutes.
Moderator: Brad Van Sant. Elders present: Mike O’Kane, Betty Koeppen, Ella Mae Haden, Evelyn Pike, Jeanne Han, Cindy Brock. Guest: Bill Van Duker.
Bill Van Duker, Chairman of the Committee on Ministry from Presbytery, gave a report on hiring Tamara Letts as our Stated Supply Pastor on January 1, 1993. She will be a two thirds time
Pastor with manse at $17,204. She will have 4 weeks vacation prorated, study leave and our responsibility to handle the moving expenses were discussed. The terms were approved unanimously with Bill Duker.
A motion for a baptism on November 29th of Stephanie Marie Gist, daughter of Harry and Karen Gist. Approved.
Roof loan was discussed. Jean Han moved to accept the responsibility of the loan with the understanding that Betty would contact each and every one of us on the terms of it.
Cindy Brock will be Chairman of the Nominating Committee for 2 openings for Session members. Two members of the congregation will be on the committee also. Carried.
Respectfully submitted, Cindy Brock, Clerk of Session
