Date:  July 14, 2010

 

Present:  Linda Hopkins, Kara Gruenberg, Glenn Rakow, Dan Bettin, Deb Jacobs, Char Schuler, Amy Ohm, Heidi Arnhalt, Phil Johnson (Pastor), Mark Engebretson, Heidi Genereux, Colleen Engebretson, Brad Lindberg, Joel Herder, Theresa Pearson, Bonnie Karels, Kay Klein, Vance Johnson

 

The meeting was called to order by Glenn Rakow 6:35pm

 

A.  Devotions were led by (none)

 

B.  Review and approval of Secretary’s report

1.  Heidi Genereux  made a motion to approve the report

2.  Second by Joel Herder- motion approved

 

C.  Review and approval of Treasurer’s report

1.  Brad Lindberg made a motion to approve the report

2.  Seconded by Deb Jacobs-motion approved

 

D.  Review and approval of Pastor’s report

1.  Joel Herder made a motion to approve the report        

2.  Seconded by Kay Klein-motion approved

 

E.  Old Business

          1.  Mark Engebretson – proceeds to go to coffee pot except for youth Sunday.  They will still receive the funds for their efforts.

                   

F.  New Business

          1.  Phil Johnson (Pastor) spoke on the new mission congregation in the Vergas/Frazee area– Just getting started with new congregation.  Working part-time on this project.  Church will be called the Waters of Grace.  Fish concept with water drop for the eye to be used as a possible logo.  Very early planning stages. 

                    a.  Working with other churches (not in competition to) and try to reach “unchurched” people

                    b.  August 14-15 planning to do a saturation invitation

 

          2.  Youth Committee – Youth Director Proposal

                    a.  Mark Engebretson – explained more about the job description and would like to have the person in place when school starts.  Already have a person who is interested in the position.  Really need the council to make a decision   

                    b.  Motion:  Council voted to approve that the youth committee progress with the process contingent upon funds available.  Motion: Heidi Genereux

c.  2^nd  - Joel Herder

d.  Motion approved

 

          3.  Parish Ed Committee – Music Director Proposal

                    a.  Amy Ohm – brought forward the ideas from the committee and there was quite a bit of discussion.               

b.  Council voted to approve that the youth music director committee progress with the process contingent upon funds available.  Motion: Brad Lindberg

c.  2^nd Heidi Genereux

d.  Motion  approved

 

4.  Property & Management – Key policy clarification

a.  Discussion – want to get things straightened out before September.  Tabled.

 

G. Committee and Task Group Reports

1.  Property & Management – lighting finished in the balcony and new stools are purchased and will be installed.

2.  Worship Committee – Discussed that on August 18 church possibly be cancelled due to VBS?

3. Youth – camping cancelled but canoeing on Thursday August 5.  Mentors for  have a summer on Monday, August 23

 

H. Adjournment and Lord’s Prayer led by Glenn Rakow

 

The next Church Council meeting will be Wednesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm

 

 

Respectively submitted,

 

Kara Gruenberg, Acting Secretary