November 2024

1982.

Republican Attorney General George Deukmejian defeated Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and became the 35th Governor for California.

March 29, 1982, North Carolina Freshman Michael Jordan(19 years old) makes a 16 foot jump shot with 15 seconds left in the game to give the Tar Heels a 63 - 62 win over Georgetown for the NCAA Tournament championship. The winning shot cemented Jordan in national consciousness and he went on to become one of the greatest basketball players in history, winning 6 NBA titles with the Chicago Bulls.

August 1, 1982.  Hank Aaron, Frank Robinson, Travis Jackson and Happy Chandler were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

September 29, 1982. Gabriel Garcia Marquez won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature, “ his novels and short stories, in which the fantastic and the realistic are combined in a richly composed world of imagination, reflecting a continent's life and conflicts"  His most prominent and important works included “One Hundred Years of Solitude” and “Love in the Time of Cholera”.

January 12, 1982. Session Minutes. Rev. Anderson reported that he is still working with the Sierra Stone Co. about the repair work on the upstairs walkway.

The Session approved hiring Mark Vanderwater to repair the handrail in the church and replace the doors on the west and south side of the church, to put railings across the windows in the upstairs classroom to protect the children from falling through the glass, and to remove the old water fountain in front of the church and install a faucet instead. Session also approved hiring Mark Roath to work with Rev. Anderson’s direction on fixing the large window casings upstairs in the church. He suggested renting a scaffolding. He also reported that Mr. Knolle wanted $298 for labor to install the security lights.

February 9, 1982.  Session Minutes. Frank presented the Church Information form to the Session. After some discussion the Session voted to recommend the form be sent to Sacramento Presbytery and that the Session make a recommendation to the Congregation at a meeting on March 21st to extend the call as pastor to Rev. Frank Anderson. A special meeting would be needed. A letter was sent to Synod regarding the supplementary salary plan. A return letter was received outlining the steps needed in making this request. A letter to the Strategy and Development Committee noting the present salary and requesting the difference in the form of a salary supplement and copies of the church budget. The committee will meet with the Session to explain the obligation of the Session and the Presbytery during the year the salary supplement is received.

Frank requested permission to attend the Methodist National School of Evangelism March 1 - 5; permission to attend a marriage counseling seminar in Sacramento on March 29 - 30 and for the the church to pay the registration fee of $75; and to use some of his study leave and attend Presbyterian Pastors Seminar at Mount Herman on April 19 - 23.  Session approved his requests.

Frank reported the Sierra Stone Company will make good the work on the walkway and stairs. A different type of material will be used. The cost will be $1000 (the original cost was $773). The railing on the ramp needs repair. Frank offered to install the security lights in the spring if the church would rent scaffolding. He could install lights and repair the big window in the sanctuary.  Session approved the purchase of the lights and to rent the scaffolding.

March 9, 1982.  Session Minutes. A representative of Sierra Stone Co. came to explain the problem concerning the covering applied to the walkway and the stairs. The first material was defective.They offered to use a different material of small rock and epoxy, about ½” thick. After Session was assured that the structure was strong enough to carry the load and it would be easy to clean, they voted to approve the installation on the walkway and stair landings. The steps will be redone with the sand and epoxy material. The cost will be $1000.00.

March 21, 1982.  Special Congregational Meeting.  A Special Congregational Meeting was called for the purpose of extending the call of Rev. Frank Anderson as permanent pastor of Countryside Community Church. The meeting was moderated by Rev. Dick Wylie of Sacramento Presbytery. A quorum was present with 27 communicant members present. Rev. Wylie called for the report of the Session and Jean Errington read the recommendation to the congregation from the session extending the call to Rev. Frank Anderson as permanent pastor, and she read the terms of the call.  The moderator asked the question: “Are you ready to proceed to the election of a pastor?” The members responded, “Yes.” The moderator instructed those present that only communicant members are to vote. The clerk passed out the ballots. Gerry Warren served as teller with the clerk. Tally of the vote was 27 yes and no nays, the vote was unanimous. On report of the voted to the moderator, Rev. Wylie, having moderated the congregational meeting which extended the call, was made in complete conformity with the Form of Government and the persons signing the call are authorized to do so by the vote of congregation. Rev. Frank Anderson was presented to the congregation. He stated his appreciation and hopes for the future of Countryside Community Church.  The meeting was closed with prayer. 

June 8, 1982. Session Minutes. Rev. Anderson reported termites have been found in various parts of the CE Building. Constant Termite and Terminex Co. have given us estimates. Session voted for Frank to get an estimate from John Reddock also to see if that bid is lower than the rest.  Frank reported that the Long Range Improvement Committee recommended the following: accepting the bid for the carpet in the CE building at $2921.91; getting sod for the courtyard; installing a wall in the upstairs room on the east end (make 2 rooms); painting the railings and stairways and panels; installing a concrete walkway on the east side of the church and CE building (they received a promise of funds for this project). The session accepted the recommendations except for the installing of the room divider.

July 13, 1982.  Session Minutes. Rev. Anderson reported the bid received from John Reddock was the highest. The lowest bidder was Constants Pest Control. They have completed the work.  An air conditioner was purchased for the manse. The carpet was laid in the social hall and the nursery room. The rest will be installed later. A financial report was presented by Don Warren. Accumulated expenses for the first half of the year are $24,475.27 and income was $25,250.76, this includes withdrawal from savings of $3000 and interest from savings $686.78. Session voted to accept the report. They shared some concern about over-spending our budget. 

August 17, 1982.  Special Session Minutes. A special session meeting was called by Rev. Anderson for the purpose of evaluating and taking action on the letters received from Bill and Suzie (Ann) Rominger.  Bill’s letter stated that he felt that Rev. Anderson was not good for Countryside and the Session should evaluate his theology.  The meeting was opened with prayer. Members present were Rev. Anderson, and Elders Joe Bradshaw, Tom Spiva, Don Warren, Bob Hayes, Mary Lewis, Rose Russell, and Jean Errington. Excused was Ruth McGinnis. Absent was Henning Erickson.  A quorum was present.

The clerk read the letters from the Romingers (It was noted here that Bill and Suzie Rominger are both on the inactive rolls here at Countryside Church).

Rev. Anderson read from the Book of Order for the Presbyterian Church, Chapter 1, Preliminary Principles and each member of Session had the opportunity to re-read the letters. After discussion and deep concern about the content of the letters, the Session voted to send a letter to Bill and Suzie Rominger expressing the Sessions support for Rev. Anderson and their appreciation for the positive ministry here at Countryside Community Church. Also inviting them to meet with Rev. Anderson and an active member of Session to personally express their concern.The clerk of session was instructed to write this letter with the help of Rev. Anderson. Being there was no other business the meeting was closed with prayer.  Respectfully submitted, Jean Errington, Clerk of Session.

September 14, 1982.  Session Minutes.  A second letter was received from Suzie Rominger requesting action to completely remove her name from the inactive roll of the church. The Session voted to remove her name completely from the rolls - she has made no effort to communicate with the pastor.   Frank reported on the film series planned for Sunday evenings during November and December to be shown at the Esparto High School Auditorium (the school has granted approval of use).  All churches in the Esparto, Madison, Guinda area as co-host. No charge to the public for the movies, just the opportunity for free-will offering at the entrance of the auditorium.  Frank suggested participating in the Heifer Project - The Session voted to accept the plan to appropriate $200 from the mission fund for same.  Frank reported that the Principal and Superintendent of the Esparto schools have requested him to serve as a campus counselor on Wednesday mornings.  The Session voted to incorporate our Founder’s Day celebration with World Communion Sunday with a potluck lunch and home-made ice cream.  

The Session is concerned with the quality of the new carpet and the company has been contacted. They will make satisfactory restitution for the carpet.

The meeting closed with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Clerk Pro-tem, Ruth McGinnis.