There were Lenten themes around the service; it being the third Sunday therein. A "new recruit" was being trained on the sound system. One more recruit and we will have a roster. Vestry saw the election of this year's Council, subject to approval by the Bishop. There was the approval of the financial reports for 2015 and approval of the budget for 2016. Commissioning for lay ministries was conducted, and thoughtful, lively participation in planning for the future by all present.