IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes
May 3, 2004

John VanHoesen, Bill Paulins, Bob Carter, Barb Paulins, Dan Landry, Fred Koos, Heath Buckley, Teresa Barcy, Greg Osburn, Matt Cermak, Britten Riggs, Mike Proper

Orv Erickson

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Gathering

John called the meeting to order @ 7:05 p.m.  Matt Cermak, Stewardship Committee, provided devotions. 

Preparing

Review of Previous Council Minutes:

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Bob Carter:

TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 5, 2004 COUNCIL MINUTES AS WRITTEN. 

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report:

The March and April Treasurer's Reports were reviewed by Fred Koos. 

MOTION by Bob Carter, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO ACCEPT THE MARCH 2004 TREASURER'S REPORT AS WRITTEN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

MOTION by Bob Carter, SECONDED by Bill Paulins:

            TO ACCEPT THE APRIL 2004 TREASURER'S REPORT AS WRITTEN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Committee Reports:

Health Ministry: No written report, no Council action required.  They are working on having prayer partners available after Services of the Word in the Fall to provide prayers for those desiring them.  Also, Karen advised that either Health Ministry or Parish Ed will address the CYVA concerns mentioned by Management Committee – Jan Martinich is obtaining additional information. 

Management:  Written report.  They are working on creating a policies and/or procedures manual for our congregation and need input from all committees.  We also spent considerable time discussing a “dunk tank” from the Lansing Safety Council and the related insurance costs/uses.  We are undecided as to whether or not we want to accept this gift permanently.

MOTION by Mike Proper, SECONDED by Dan Landry:

TO ACCEPT THE USE OF THE DUNK TANK FROM LANSING SAFETY COUNCIL FOR A ONE TIME USAGE DURING THE “RELAY FOR LIFE” EVENT.  FURTHER DISCUSSION WILL OCCUR DURING A FUTURE MEETING TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT WE WANT TO PERMANENTLY RETAIN THIS DEVICE.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

Also addressed at this time was the proposed purchase of new microphones (see previous minutes).  Mike Proper indicated that the pricing we received from the local vendor on the microphones was very similar to that from Don Nelson at  Pro-Media in Ann Arbor.  Due to the goodwill we receive locally, Mike is suggesting that we purchase there.  Karen Eichelberger also indicated that new member Sandra Bair can provide assistance with the hearing unit aspect of this project.  Concern was raised whether or not the hearing units would pick up the new microphones.  We are asking Property Committee to follow-up with this, and recommend that they use the expertise of Sandra Bair to assist.

Memorial & Special Gifts Committee: Written report, no Council action required.

Outreach: Written report, no Council action required.  Working with Habitat for Humanity project.

Parish Education: Written reports for March and April, no Council Action required.

Property: Written report, no Council action required.  Low participation for spring clean-up days, will continue to try and find ways to entice greater attendance.

Stewardship:  No written report, no Council action required.  Looking for suggestions for the nomination committee to the Board of Governors for the Endowment Fund.

Youth Committee: No written report, no Council action needed.

Worship:  No written report, no meeting due to Easter preparations. 

Pastor’s Report: We reviewed the written report for April.  He has two items for Council action:

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Teresa Barcy:

TO RELEASE MARGO HOLLAND BY HER OWN REQUEST.

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

MOTION by Greg Osburn, SECONDED by Teresa Barcy:

TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OUT OF SCOTT, VICKI AND ALEXANDER LUMBERT TO PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, CHARLOTTE.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

Serving

Correspondence:

The Grand Ledge High School Cheerleaders want to use our parking lot for a car wash on May 15, 2004.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Bob Carter

TO ALLOW THE GRAND LEDGE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS TO USE OUR PARKING LOT ON MAY 15, 2004, AFTER 9:30 A.M., FOR A CAR WASH.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

New Business:

Karen Eichelberger is completing her 2-year Spiritual Direction course this month.  Also, Bob Buckley is entering into the lay missionary program, beginning a 3-year journey into training.  Additionally, Carl Ballard is involved in additional training in this area (beyond the 3-year journey).

Reference to church planning calendar for May and June 2004.  Stewardship Committee has Council devotions, announcements at 10:30 service on communion Sundays and communion assistants for May, and Outreach Committee has the same responsibilities in June.   

Pastor Rick has requested July 12 – 25 as vacation.  Worship leaders will be Pr. Paul Pretzlaff, Karen Eichelberger and/or Pr. Lee Beck.

MOTION by Matt Cermak, SECONDED by Bob Carter:

TO APPROVE PASTOR RICK’S VACATION JULY 12 THROUGH JULY 25, 2004, AND TO ALLOW KAREN EICHELBERGER TO SERVE ON JULY 18 AND PASTOR PAUL PRETZLAFF ON JULY 25 .

UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.

The next meeting is scheduled for May 17, at 7:00 p.m. for a work session, and the next regular Council Meeting is scheduled for June 7, at 7:00 p.m.

MOTION by Dan Landry, SECONDED by Bill Paulins:

            TO ADJOURN.

UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.

We closed with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:30 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.