Council Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2008 – 6:30 PM
GOD’S FAMILY SERVING CHRIST WITH LOVE
Present: Wade Werner, Brian Kjorlie, Jeanette Gessner, Dick Inglett, John Denhartigh, Tom Parrish, Tony
Hess, Brenda Ertl, Heather Kucksdorf, & Judy Hernkind
Absent: Tim Peterson
Meeting called to order at 6:30 p.m. by John Denhartigh
Welcome / Opening Prayer – Pastor Dick
Roles:
Facilitator – John Denhartigh
Time Keeper – Jeanette Gessner
Recorder – Judy Hernkind
Action Plan: Postponed until June meeting
Agenda items with time
Appearances
facility. Motion carried.
Check in: None
Items –
Motion made by Tony to approve April 2008 meeting minutes. The motioned was then seconded by
Tom. Motion carried.
Pastor’s Report –
Tri-North should be starting the rebuild soon.
Review of two services conversation from Wednesday and Sunday. Wednesday – leave alone. Sunday
– some division in congregation about what to do.
Expanding Ministries beginning June 1
Input from Congregation
Feedback to Congregation
Focus Groups
Introduction Rally Day
Development 2008-2009
Evaluation Summer 2009
Summer Worship Focus
Outdoors on 2nd Sunday of June, July and August – bring your own chair
Creation Theme – Mid-July to Mid-August
Pastor’s summer vacation – Leave on June 19th, return on July 6th to leave again until July 11th on the
youth mission trip. Dan will be covering the first Sunday and Brenda the next two Sunday’s.
Questions, Comments or Concerns
Christian Ed-
The last day of Sunday School was May 18th. THANK YOU STAFF!
There was a brat and plant sale following with such a great turn out that we ran out of
brats (100 Brats and 80 Hot Dogs) with proceeds going to the youth trip.
There will be a Car Wash / Brat Sale on May 31st at the Portage National Bank for the Youth.
Evangelism
All Council members are asked to attend the New Members Class on June 1st. There will be about 30
New Members expected in the class. New Members Orientation may be on July 13th.
Brenda will continue with the New Members Class and Volunteer Coordinator until a committee to deal
with gift based ministry is formed.
The marquee is coming along good.
The pamphlet track is set back to December 1st.
September 14th is the small group fair.
Care of Creation (formerly Environment)
None to report
Finance
See Report from Kari
People seem to be just giving, but not to specific areas. Projections are that we will be short of meeting our budget at the end of the year. We have wonderful staff and volunteers that do a great job so it is felt
that we cannot cut any salaries to benefit the budget.
The recommendation from the Finance Committee was to file an application with Thrivent for the mortgage. Then look into which is most beneficial, to keep the loans separate or combine loans. Brenda
made a motion and Brian seconded to pursue mortgage proceedings with Thrivent. Motion carried.
A motion was made by Jeanette and seconded by Tony to approve the financial report. Motion carried.
Property
Spotlights are being looked into for the stained glass windows.
Possibility of card parties starting in June.
A tremendous job has been done by Tony with all he does and especially with his works with the repair
of the steeple. The grounds are looking nice.
THANK YOU TONY & PASTOR for a job well done!
Social Ministry
None to Report
Stewardship
It is felt that staying with Consecration Sunday for financials talks is enough to start with. Look at
having an
Worship & Music
Discussion in regards to two services.
Youth
Sixteen people are going on the trip this summer. Approximately $1200 was raised on May 18th
for the trip.
Past Concerns (old business)
None to report
New Business
None to report
Evaluation & Appreciations
Next Meeting – June 16, 2008
A motion was made by Brian to adjourn at 8:30 p.m., the motion was seconded by Jeanette. Motion carried.
Lord’s Prayer