Council Meeting Minutes
June 16, 2008 - 6:30 PM
GOD’S FAMILY SERVING CHRIST WITH LOVE
Present: Tim Peterson, Tom Parrish, Tony Hess, Brian Kjorlie, Jeanette Gessner, Heather Kucksdorf, Pastor Dick, John Denhartigh, and Judy Hernkind
Absent: Brenda Ertl and Wade Werner
Goals:
1. Improve communication
2. Financial stability with a focus on other ministries
3. Council structure
4. Help people utilize their gifts for serving
Ground Rules:
Be polite/ Be on time/ Stay on time/ Be good listeners/ Remember goals/ Questions okay/
Deal with negatives with a positive attitude/ No rules needed we’re okay.
Roles:
-Recorder - Judy Hernkind
-Time Keeper – Jeanette Gessner
-Facilitator – John Denhartigh
Welcome/ Opening Prayer
Pastor Dick
ACTION PLAN: Brainstorm goal #1 (15min) Tom Parrish – Postponed until July Meeting.
Check in: What roll do you usually play in a group?
Agenda items with time
Appearances/ NONE
Items
Motion made by Brian to approve May 19, 2008 meeting minutes, seconded by Heather. Motion Carried.
Pastor’s Report
See separate report
Christian Ed.
Evangelism / Volunteer Coordinator
There are at least 20 new members coming in.
Environment
Continue with Chimes articles and continue with education.
Finance
Motion made by Jeanette to approve May financial statement, seconded by Tom. Motion Carried.
Update on mortgage
Tom has everything lined up to meet with Thrivent. It appears we are looking at a 6% ARM for 5 years. Tony made a motion to finance 1.7 Million which would include both notes with a monthly payment of approximately $10,950, which is in response to results concluded in the congregational conversations. The motion was seconded by Tim. Motion Carried. Tom will submit paperwork to Thrivent for approval. If we are approved, the closing could be held within 30 days.
Property
Put an article in The Chimes in regards to the lightning strike to the steeple.
Dan & Tony will install some experimental flood lights to shine on the stained glass windows.
There will be a card party at the church on Saturday, June 21st from 1 – 4 p.m. with the proceeds going to the youth mission trip.
Social
Jeff has requested a new industrial vacuum cleaner. He is currently using an old one he brought from home. A note will go in the Chimes asking for monetary donations toward the purchase of a new one.
Stewardship
Jim Crawford has agreed to head up the Stewardship Committee. The people that have expressed an interest in helping with that will be contacted to form a committee to start working on the fall stewardship drive.
Worship & Music
The first outdoor service of the summer was rained out.
A motion was made by Brian to go to two Sunday services starting the Sunday after Labor Day (Sept. 7th) through the Sunday before Memorial Day (May 17th). The services will be held at 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School being held at 9:15 a.m. The motion was seconded by Tom. Motion Carried.
Quarterly projects or gatherings will be planned to bring people from the two services together.
Youth
The youth are doing well with the fundraisers. About $3000 has been raised to go toward this year’s trip.
Past concerns (old business)
None to report
New Business
People from the 12 Step Program (AA) would like to use our facility while their current meeting place at Rhyme’s is being cleaned up following the recent floods. A motion was made by Tim to offer the use of a room in our building. They will be allowed to use it until our August Council Meeting in which the Council will evaluate at that time. The motion was seconded by Tony. Motion Carried.
There was a recommendation by Tri North to hang sound barriers from the ceiling to deaden the sound.
Evaluation & Appreciations
Next Meeting – July 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. by Brian, seconded by Tony.
Lord’s Prayer