IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes

April 2, 2001

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The meeting was brought to order at 7:35 p.m. by Council President Den Graeber. Management opened with devotions.

Secretary's Report - See minutes from January 27, and March 5, 2001 
MOTION MADE BY FRED GEHLHAAR TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING AS WRITTEN. Seconded by Wayne Christiansen. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION MADE BY WAYNE CHRISTIANSEN TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 5, 2001 COUNCIL MEETING AS WRITTEN. Seconded by Barb Paulins. MOTION CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report - see final report for March, 2001
The lease for the copier did not show a buy out program on it. Fred is going to work with the company regarding final expense for the old copier.  Expenses are high right now, and giving is down. There is only $3,400 in the general fund.
MOTION MADE BY FRED GEHLHAAR TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S REPORT FOR MARCH, 2001. Seconded by Melissa Goschka. MOTION CARRIED.

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REPORTS

Worship Committee - see written report of March 6, 2001
Looking for a new choir director. Billy will be leaving the end of May. Resignation effective June 1st.  Also need an acolyte director.  New registration forms for attendance were introduced. Discussion followed.  Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Stewardship Committee - no written report.  
Having announcements regarding cottage meetings coming up. Pastor Rick and Carl Malkewitz are working on this. No Council Action required.

Property Committee - no written report
Still looking for a part-time custodian.  Question as to whether the painting of the inside of the church was put in the budget.  Deb will check with Management Committee.  Grab bars were donated for the upstairs bathroom. Tony will install. No Council Action required.

Parish Education Committee - no written report.
Didn't meet in March. No Council Action required.

Outreach Committee - see written report of March 14, 2001 
Updating the Spiritual Gifts Inventory - includes a listing of more ministry opportunities under committee headings to inform members of available ministries. Also updating the New Member Packets. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Management Committee - see written report of March 20, 2001
Discussed Funeral Dinner Policy - will bring back to Council for approval next month.  The Facility Use Task Force is ready to present their findings. There will be a special meeting of Council on April 9th to look at their proposal (7:30 p.m.).
MOTION MADE BY DEB STOPPER TO CALL A SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON APRIL 29TH FOR THE PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FACILITY USE TASK FORCE. Seconded by Fred Koos. MOTION CARRIED.
Reminder on reimbursement forms, to mark down the committee and line item to be charged. Remainder of report as written.

Health Ministries Committee - see written report of March 21, 2001
There are twelve members on the I.V. Team (Immanuel Visitation Team). They are visiting fourteen families at this time.  There is a desire for more potluck dinners. Health Ministries is willing to host the first one.  Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Youth Committee - see written report of March, 2001
Seven youth have signed up for "elementary camp" this summer.  May 21st will be the recognition dinner for our graduating seniors, held at Clara's.  On May 1st, there will be a chili cook-off for our sponsored Boy Scout Troop #901. This will be a fundraiser for them.  Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Associate Pastor's Report - see written report for March.
Pastor Cindy gave a report on the training event held in Savannah, Georgia March 15th -- 18th. Also a big thank you for the extra days taken for vacation.

Senior Pastor's Report - Pastor Rick was not present.

Memorial - Nothing to report at this time.

Women of the E.L.C.A. - see written report of March 6th/March 20th, 2001.
Mother/Daughter Banquet is scheduled for April 21st. Remainder of report as written.

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CORRESPONDENCE

We received a letter from the Grand Ledge Public Schools thanking us for volunteering to be a safe haven in the event of an emergency. (We did not agree to do this.) Den will handle - Fred Roush will be asked to attend a meeting on April 12th.

Received a copy of the reassessment of the 501 property. Came in at $77,770 - taxable value the same.

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OLD BUSINESS

There was no old business to be brought up at this time.

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NEW BUSINESS

Kelly White has requested to use the building for a meeting on April 17th at 6:30 regarding the Teen Center. MOTION MADE BY MELISSA GOSCHKA TO ALLOW KELLY WHITE TO USE THE BUILDING FOR A TEEN CENTER MEETING ON APRIL 17TH AT 6:30 P.M. Seconded by Denise Kelly. MOTION CARRIED.

Den called a Special Council Meeting on April 9, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. The Forward Planning Task Force will be invited to attend also.

The annual church calendar was reviewed.

MOTION MADE BY WAYNE CHRISTIANSEN TO SEND FRED KOOS AND KAREN EICHELBERGER AS OUR 2001 SYNOD DELEGATES TO THE ASSEMBLY IN MAY. Seconded by Donna Gibbons. Motion carried.

Karen Eichelberger passed along greetings from Pastor Paul, who is doing better.

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m., and closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

/ds

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