Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge, Michigan

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes

April 12, 1999

Present:	Larry Kruth, Den Graeber, Matt Clay, Carl Malkewitz, Pastor Rick, Chris Frysinger, Nikkol Allen, Lyn Danes, Holly Plunkett, Sherry Wellman, Russ Riggs, Lynn Diffell, Jean Folk, Jan Martinich, Deb Stopper

Not Present:	Margo Holland

Guests:	Tony Holland, Kendall Larson, Jim Teahan, Denise Lund, Carol Weigel

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

Larry introduced Jim Teahan, who explained the web site. (http://www.immanuel-gl.org) Computers were set up so the Council could view the web site. MOTION MADE BY JEAN FOLK TO ACCEPT THE WEB SITE AS PRESENTED (WITH GREAT THANKS). Seconded by Holly Plunkett. Discussion followed. MOTION CARRIED.

Questions and concerns regarding anything on the web site should be directed in writing to the office.

Secretary's Report - see written report of March 1, 1999

MOTION MADE BY DEN GRAEBER TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR MARCH 1, 1999 AS WRITTEN. Seconded by Nikkol Allen. MOTION CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report - see final reports for February and March, 1999

MOTION TO APPROVE THE FINAL REPORTS OF THE TREASURER FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH, 1999. Seconded by Jean Folk. Discussion followed. MOTION CARRIED.

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COMMITTEE REPORTS

Parish Education - see written report of March 15, 1999

The memorial gift for Jean Preibe was from the members of Parish Education, not their budget. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Property - see written report of March 20, 1999

Spring clean-up is May 1st in the morning. There is a wedding in the afternoon. Fence around parsonage won't happen due to expense. Kendall given the okay to put in a small fence. Property needs to discuss the installation of sidewalk on the remainder of the west property. The statue of Jesus that was ordered has arrived, and is tentatively set to be put up on May 1st. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Stewardship - see written report of March 16, 1999

Report as written. No Council Action required.

Worship - see written report of March 2, 1999

Discussion on the need for new Communion glasses and budget for such. Worship is to buy them and take it out of one of their line items. Thank you from Pastor Rick for Lent and Holy Week. Dramas were excellent, suppers good. A lot of work went into it. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Youth - see written report of March 15, 1999

Request to use parking lot May 8th. Concern that parents are doing most of Scout Sundays. Discussion followed. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Memorial - see memo of March 29, 1999

A "Wish List Book" has been created containing items that could be used by the church. This way when there is a memorial the family member(s) can choose something that is needed.

Management - see written report of March 22, 1999

Report as written. No Council Action required.

Outreach - see written report of March 10, 1999

MOTION MADE BY JEAN FOLK TO ACCEPT BOB EICHELBERGER AS A MEMBER OF OUTREACH COMMITTEE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 1999. Seconded by Holly Plunkett. Discussion followed. MOTION CARRIED.

Women of the E. L. C. A.

No one present to report.

Pastor's Report - see written report for March, 1999

Pastor has not yet had a response to the invitation to work on the Lutheran Identity Project. Members as listed on report - Ron Hazen broke his collar bone; Bill Bush is having knee surgery; Mary Berner is having back surgery.

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT DENNIS LANDRY AS A MEMBER OF IMMANUEL BY TRANSFER. Seconded by Deb Stopper. MOTION CARRIED.

Other ---

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AS PRESENTED. Seconded by Den Graeber. MOTION CARRIED.

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Correspondence

Request from Lutheran Marriage Encounter to use church on Saturday May 8th, time unknown. Youth also wish to use parking lot for car wash and rummage sale. MOTION MADE BY HOLLY PLUNKETT TO ALLOW LUTHERAN MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER TO USE THE CHURCH AND THE YOUTH TO USE THE PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY MAY 8TH. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED.

Grand Ledge High School Band would like to use the parking lot on Saturday May 1st from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a carwash Three conflicts on that date. MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ALLOW THE GRAND LEDGE HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO USE THE PARKING LOT ON SATURDAY MAY 1ST FROM 9:30 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. FOR THEIR CAR WASH, AND TO OFFER THEM AN ALTERNATE DATE OF APRIL 24TH FROM 8 A.M. TO 6 P.M. Seconded by Jean Folk. MOTION CARRIED.

Request from Deb Stopper to use the church fellowship hall for a graduation open house on Saturday June 5th from 12 noon to 5 p.m. MOTION MADE BY JAN MARTINICH TO ALLOW DEB STOPPER TO USE THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL ON SATURDAY JUNE 5TH FROM NOON TO 5 P.M. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED.

The Wickerhams would like to use the church fellowship hall for an 80th anniversary on Sunday June 6th from 1 to 7 p.m. MOTION MADE BY JAN MARTINICH TO ALLOW THE WICKERHAM FAMILY TO USE THE CHURCH FELLOWSHIP HALL ON SUNDAY JUNE 6TH FROM 1 TO 7 P.M. Seconded by Jean Folk. MOTION CARRIED.

Request to borrow tables and chairs from the Pingels and the Merrifields. Discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY HOLLY PLUNKETT THAT MEMBERS BE ALLOWED TO BORROW UP TO FIVE OLD TABLES AND UP TO EIGHT CHAIRS PER TABLE, BASED ON A RESERVATION, IN RETURN FOR WHICH A REASONABLE DONATION IS MADE. ITEMS RETURNED DAMAGED WILL HAVE A REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FEE. Seconded by Russ Riggs. Discussion followed. MOTION CARRIED with one opposed.

LORMM send a letter asking for money to help rebuild one of the lodges that burnt at Camp Michi-lu-ca. Immanuel has already donated. Some people will be going up to physically help rebuild - need to contact Pastor George Ayoub for dates.

Received letter from ELCA - Vision for Mission. Request not acknowledged.

Old Business

Child and Youth Worker Policy being worked on.

Youth and Family Ministry Development Task Force submitted the first draft of a mission statement. They have had/are having meetings with the Gehlhaars, the Ericksons, and the Graebers.

New Business

Parish Nursing hosted a meeting on April 13th regarding prevention of teen suicide. The meeting was well attended.

Y2K Task Force group has met. Carol Weigel presented information from their first meeting and some suggestions for us to look at. Discussion followed.

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The annual church calendar was reviewed.

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT TERRY SPEESE AND KAREN EICHELBERGER AS VOLUNTEERS TO THE SYNOD ASSEMBLY MAY 16TH THROUGH 18TH. Seconded by Den Graeber. MOTION CARRIED.

Statement that answering machine needs to be replaced in the church office. Management will handle.

Next Council meeting will be on May 3, 1999 at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Deb Stopper
Recording Secretary

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NOTE: COPIES OF WRITTEN REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE.