IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
January 6, 2003

Den Graeber, Wayne Christiansen, Fred Koos, Bill Paulins, Ernie Zakrajsek, Matt Cermak, Bob Eichelberger, Donna Gibbons, Mike Pitchford, Lyn Danes, Orv Erickson, Britten Riggs, Dan Landry, Barb Paulins, Greg Osburn, John VanHoesen

Heath Buckley

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Gathering

Den called the meeting to order @ 7:37 p.m., and Bill Paulins opened with devotions.

Preparing

Election of Officers:

MOTION by Mike Pitchford, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO NOMINATE WAYNE CHRISTIANSEN AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2003.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Bill Paulins:

TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR PRESIDENT AND ACCEPT WAYNE CHRISTIANSEN AS COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2003.

BOTH MOTIONS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by Orv Erickson:

TO NOMINATE BOB EICHELBERGER AS COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FOR 2003.

MOTION by Orv Erickson, SECONDED by Mike Pitchford:

TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR VICE PRESIDENT AND ACCEPT BOB EICHELBERGER AS COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT FOR 2003.

BOTH MOTIONS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Donna Gibbons:

            TO NOMINATE BARB PAULINS AS COUNCIL SECRETARY FOR 2003.

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by John VanHoesen:

TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR SECRETARY AND ACCEPT BARB PAULINS AS COUNCIL SECRETARY FOR 2003.

BOTH MOTIONS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by John VanHoesen, SECONDED by Ernie Zakrajsek:

            TO NOMINATE FRED KOOS AS COUNCIL TREASURER FOR 2003.

MOTION by Mike Pitchford, SECONDED by Ernie Zakrajsek:

TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR TREASURER AND ACCEPT FRED KOOS AS COUNCIL TREASURER FOR 2003.

BOTH MOTIONS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by Barb Paulins, SECONDED by Matt Cermak:

TO NOMINATE JIM TEAHAN AS FINANCIAL RECORDING SECRETARY FOR 2003.

MOTION by Bill Paulins, SECONDED by Lyn Danes:

TO CLOSE NOMINATIONS FOR FINANCIAL RECORDING SECRETARY AND ACCEPT JIM TEAHAN AS FINANCIAL RECORDING SECRETARY FOR 2003.

BOTH MOTIONS UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by John VanHoesen, SECONDED by Matt Cermak:

TO NAME NANCY ZAKRAJSEK, GENIOA SMITH, MARGE GALVIN AND BEV BECKER AS TELLERS FOR 2003.

MOTION UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Review of December 2, 2002 Council Minutes:

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Fred Koos:

TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 2, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING AS WRITTEN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report

Fred Koos reviewed the December Treasurer's reports, providing a detailed explanation of lines items for the new Council members.  He also reviewed the budget to date information, and provided a brief overview of items attributed to each line.  It was also noted that we ended the year in the black.  Praise the Lord!

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Bill Paulins:

            TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 2002 TREASURER'S REPORT

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by Donna Gibbons, SECONDED by Lyn Danes:

            TO FORWARD THE 2002 THANKSGIVING OFFERINGS TO GLEAP.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Committee Reports:

Health Ministry: Written report, no Council action required.  Donna advised that they completed the evaluation of Karen Eichelberger in December.

Management Committee: Written report, no Council action required.  Will be meeting with a representative from the Stewardship Committee to discuss the Endowment Fund, as well as procedures for processing direct deposits.

Memorial: No written report, no Council action required.

Outreach: No written report, no Council action required.  Bob & Orv advised that advertisements in the Lansing State Journal are appearing twice a month, courtesy of an anonymous donor.  Also, there will be another Lugnuts outing this year, on June 21.

Parish Education: Written report, no Council action required.

Property: Written report, no Council action required.  Ernie informed the new Council members of the policy regarding kitchen use – advise Denise Lund to reserve the use, and clean up when done – don’t leave any leftovers.

Stewardship:  No written report, no Council action needed.  We discussed the communication from the tellers on the difficulty in using the new envelopes, as the seal covers the numbers.  We will ask that the Stewardship Committee review this with the tellers before ordering for 2004.

Worship: No written report, no Council action required (no December meeting).

Youth: Written report, no Council action required.  Wayne advised correction to written report: 7 youth are attending National Gathering in Atlanta.  Fred reviewed correspondence from Chris Frysinger re: allocation of profits from pie sales, as well as the amount of contributions received and their allocation within the committee.  Per Wayne, guidelines are now in place for recordkeeping.  Fred will reply to Chris.

Pastor’s Report: Written report.  Pastor Rick provided the new Council members with an overview of his reports.  He attended a “Faith Incubators” seminar on January 4, 2003, and advised that this is an ongoing mentoring-based catechism program.  Additionally, he noted that new members will be brought into the congregation on January 26, 2003 during the Stewardship service.  In addition to those already approved, Mary & Carl Ballard wish to join Immanuel.

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by Matt Cermak:

TO ACCEPT MARY & CARL BALLARD BY REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Pastor Rick advised us of the Epiphany series entitled “Born of the Spirit.” He is looking for personal stories that can be shared with the congregation anonymously.  Finally, he would like to take February 15 & 16 off as vacation, and will be certain a supply pastor is in place.

MOTION BY Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO ALLOW PASTOR RICK TO BE ABSENT FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2002.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Serving

Correspondence: None.

Old Business:

·        Fred Koos is looking for 1999 financial records.  Please advise if you know their location.

·        Matt Cermak referred to minutes from November meeting.  Will there be information available at the next Council meeting from Bridgebuilders so that we can proceed?  It was noted that we anticipate receiving at least 2, perhaps 3, of the 4 pieces to work on.

New Business:

·        Wayne advised that the Council Retreat (and February meeting) will take place on Saturday, January 25 @ 9:00 a.m.

·        Council representative(s) for each committee (serves as a liaison between Council and Committee):

Health Ministry:  Donna Gibbons, Bob Eichelberger
Management: Fred Koos, Dan Landry
Memorial & Special Gifts: none needed
Outreach: Orv Erickson, Bob Eichelberger
Parish Education: Lyn Danes
Property: Greg Osburn, Ernie Zakrajsek
Stewardship: Matt Cermak
Worship: Bill Paulins, Barb Paulins
Youth: Mike Pitchford, Wayne Christiansen

·        Discussion to move announcements back to the beginning of the service.  Worship Committee would like the opportunity to perform an informal poll of the congregation for their input.

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by Matt Cermak:

            TO ADJOURN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer at 9:15 p.m.

Next meeting is scheduled for January 25, 2003 at 9:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Note: Copies of committee minutes and reports, as referred to in the Council Minutes, can be obtained in the church office.