IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
April 7, 2003

--------------------

Gathering

Wayne called the meeting to order @ 7:15, and opened with devotions

Preparing

Review of March 6, 2003 Council Minutes:

MOTION by Bob Eichelberger, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 6, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES AS WRITTEN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by Orv Erickson, SECONDED by Matt Cermak:

TO APPROVE THE REVISED MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 6, 2003 COUNCIL MINUTES.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

A suggestion was made to “boilerplate” this motion so that we include it in every January meeting.

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by Bob Eichelberger:

TO APPROVE AND FILE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9, 2003 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Treasurer's Report:

Fred reviewed the March, 2003 financial statements.  The deficit is not overly significant at this time, but bears monitoring.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Barb Paulins:

            TO APPROVE THE MARCH, 2003 TREASURERS REPORT.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Committee Reports: 

Stewardship Committee: Matt reviewed the “Immanuel Trust” document.  Management Committee has requested that we not vote on this until they have had an opportunity to provide a final review.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Orv Erickson;

TO APPROVE THE DISTRIBUTION OF LENTEN GIVINGS (INCLUDING MAUNDY THURSDAY & GOOD FRIDAY) BETWEEN THE BOERGER FAMILY (WYCLIFF BIBLE TRANSLATORS) AND THE BISHOP’S PROJECT TO PAY OFF THE MORTGAGE FOR THE ROOF AND BOILER OF REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH IN LANSING.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Worship Committee: Written report, no Council action required.  Advised that next month we will be asking for approval of the “Give-A-Bell” campaign.

Youth Committee: Written report, Council action needed:

MOTION by Barb Paulins, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

            TO ADD DENISE LUND TO THE YOUTH COMMITTEE.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Health Ministry: Written report, no Council action required. Annual review of Parish Nurse completed.  Noted that the “Relay for Life” is May 16 & 17, and the Homebound Service is this upcoming weekend.

Management: Written report, no Council action required.  They are discussing the Trust document with the Stewardship Committee. Also, they are in need of a new Treasurer, as Fred will be resigning from that position at the end of this year. 

Memorial & Special Gifts: No written report, no Council action required.

Outreach:  Written report, no Council action required.  Only 7 tickets spoken for so far to the Lugnut outing in June.  Three coordinators will be needed for pictorial directory to be completed this fall.  The company has offered to provide a composite of all photos in one frame.  We are in need of coffee hour sponsors.

Parish Education: Written report, no Council action required.  Working on VBS.

Property: Written report, no Council action required. Reminder that April 12, 2003 is the annual Spring-cleaning date. Also, they installed a new back door.

Pastor’s Report: Written report.  New members will be joining on Holy Saturday.

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by John VanHoesen:

TO ACCEPT GREG AND KARLENE KETOLA AS NEW MEMBERS BY AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ON APRIL 19, 2003.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

A new member orientation will be this Saturday at 10:00, and representation from each committee is requested to inform the new members of the operations of each committee.

Serving

Correspondence: The Grand Ledge High School band would like to have a car wash in our parking lot on April 26, 2003.

MOTION by Heath Buckley SECONDED by Matt Cermak:

TO ALLOW THE GRAND LEDGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO USE OUR PARKING LOT ON APRIL 26, 2003 FOR A FUNDRAISER.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Correspondence: Grand Ledge Public Schools would like to use the church building for their hearing & vision screening for pre-kindergartners from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  This is an annual event.

MOTION by Barb Paulins, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO ALLOW GRAND LEGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO USE THE CHURCH BUILDING FROM MAY 5 THROUGH 9, 2003, FOR HEARING AND VISION SCREENING FOR PRE-KINDERGARTNERS.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Correspondence:  Lori Olin, daughter of member Cal Austin, wants to use the church for a piano recital at a date to be determined in May, if we approve.  Discussion revolved around allowing non-member building use. 

MOTION by Fred Koos, SECONDED by Orv Erickson:

To allow lori olin to use the church upright piano IN THE SANCTUARY for a recital at a mutually agreeable date.  If the use of Carmen karkau’s baby grand piano is desired, CARMEN MUST AGREE IT TO.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Old Business: The Synod Bridgebuilder Committee has reviewed the Mutual Ministries Task Force document, and they expressed some apprehension regarding the selection of committee members, and also the use of Matthew 18.  The Synod wanted to confirm that the staff was confident in the method of confidentiality and problem resolution.  Immanuel staff reviewed this issue and concur that the role of the Council President is non-judgmental, and are confident with the structure of the committee.  Therefore, this Task Force did not revise the language surrounding that issue.  Also, under item #4, the wording was changed from “will” to “strive.”

MOTION by Dan Landry, SECONDED by John VanHoesen

TO ACCEPT THE REVISED EDITION OF THE MUTUAL MINISTRY SUPPORT COMMITTEE DATED APRIL 4, 2003.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

New Business: We reviewed the Communications Improvements memo.  Bob Eichelberger proposed that the Council take turns making announcements.  We will discuss further at the next Council meeting.  It was suggested that each Council member & Committee chair have their names and phone numbers published in each edition of the “Manger.” 

Pastor Rick discussed attempts to create a “biography,” with short stories on members who are no longer living, but had an impact on the congregation.  If you would like to contribute, please talk to him, or write your story and forward it to him.  It may be a good opportunity to involve the youth in completing interviews with the senior members of the congregation

Reference to Church Council Planning Calendar for April and May.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Orv Erickson:

            TO ADJOURN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Next meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2003 at 7:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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