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ABA Messenger Meeting 2009, Springfield Missouri - Thursday Morning

The meeting was opened at 9:30 am with song, Scripture, and prayer. The Enrollment and Finance Committee gave their report. There were 1094 churches reported as of June 25, 2009. (More churches may be added up until July 15, 2009.) There were 956 messengers in attendance with an estimated 1,544 visitors in attendance. An estimated total of 2,500 people were in attendance at the 2009 Messenger Meeting. Missions giving totaled over $10,000,000 for 2008-2009 year (Many churches did not report a missions total, so this number will be much higher.) A motion and second was made to adopt the report. The motion passed.

The minutes of the Sunday School Committee were read and approved. The Business Manager report was given. A motion and second was made to approve the report. The motion passed. Pictures were shown of a new press installed in Texarkana. The Editor's report was given. A motion and second was made to approve the report. The motion passed. Information was given concerning the 2010 VBS, the "Chosen" home Bible study materials, the "Jerusalem Priority," and other new materials coming soon. Research is also being done on the feasibility of a college and career (or young adult) curriculum.

A motion and second was made to increase the price of literature by 5%. The motion passed.

A motion and second was made to give the writers a 10% raise. The motion passed.

A motion and second was made to give the Business Manager and Editor-In-Chief a 3% raise. The motion passed.

A motion and second was made to establish an equipment acquisition fund by charging an additional 5 cents on every item sold. The motion passed.

A motion and second was made to give the Secretary-Treasurer of Missions a 3% raise. The motion failed.

The writers for next year were presented and approved. The Sunday School Committee was presented and approved.

Miscellaneous reports were given. The meeting adjourned at 11:30.

The exhibit hall and booths were open from 11:30 am-1:20 pm.