Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge, Michigan

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes

May 3, 1999

Present:	Larry Kruth, Den Graeber, Carl Malkewitz, Pastor Rick, Margo Holland,Chris Frysinger, Nikkol Allen, Lyn Danes, Holly Plunkett, Sherry Wellman, Jean Folk, Deb Stopper

Not Present:	Matt Clay, Russ Riggs, Lynn Diffell, Jan Martinich

Guests:	Kendall Larson, Denise Lund

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

The meeting was brought to order at 7:30 p.m. by Council President Sherry Wellman. Stewardship Committee opened with devotions.

Secretary's Report - see written report of April 12, 1999

Clarification that Youth Committee parents are doing most of Scout Sundays - Youth would like the Scout parents to handle these Sundays, with Youth overseeing. MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES OF THE SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR MARCH 1, 1999 AS CLARIFIED. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report - see preliminary report for April, 1999

Discussion regarding the deficit - Management needs to watch the giving during the first couple Sundays in May, so as not to fall too far behind before summer. MOTION MADE BY NIKKOL ALLEN TO ACCEPT THE PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR APRIL, 1999 AS REPORTED. Seconded by Carl Malkewitz. MOTION CARRIED.

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

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property - see written report of April 17, 1999

Janitor - Emily - is going to be at the church when tables and chairs are loaned. Nursery has seepage - the mat needs to be pulled up so carpet can dry. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Stewardship - see written report of April 14, 1999

Report had attachments - one was regarding growing the gift. Proceeds of this will go to the building fund. Another was a letter that is going out to members about the Building Fund. Discussion followed. Family Fun Night was not as well attended as hoped, but a great success. $115 was raised - $95 went to the Building Fund and $15 to the Good Samaritan Fund. A golf outing in being planned. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Worship - no written report

A copy of the Worship Schedule was passed out and reviewed. No Council Action required.

Youth - see written report of April 19 1999

Fifteen 6th, 7th and 8th graders attended an overnight - had a good time. Question about liability release forms for trips and events. Larry said this was discussed in Management years ago, and our insurance covers events. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Memorial - no written report

The "Wish Book" is being circulated among the committees.

Management - no written report

Last treasurer's report shows $137 received for Slump Sunday - decided to put into Worship - Special Services, as that is where the funds came from to pay for the group on that Sunday. Received a gift of $360 from the Saturday morning AA.

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO DESIGNATE THE $360 RECEIVED FROM THE SATURDAY MORNING AA TO THE BUILDING FUND. Seconded by Jean Folk. Discussion followed. MOTION CARRIED.

Comment - a new answering machine has been purchased for the office.

Outreach - see written report of April 14, 1999

- also see minutes from Health Ministry of April 21, 1999

Lutheran Identity Project has 3 or 4 people working with Jack Forgsberg. Health Ministry will have its next meeting April 28th. Regarding advertising - Den is going to look into going with the community newspapers instead of the Lansing State Journal. Pastor Paul and Karen Eichelberger are working together on visitation and people’s health needs. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Parish Education - see written report of April 19, 1999

Talked about 5th Sunday intergenerational topics. Maybe they can coordinate them with the church service for those Sundays. Report was reviewed. No Council Action required.

Women of the E. L. C. A.

Mother/Daughter Banquet was really nice. About 55 attended, and the men were great in the kitchen.

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

Pastor is working toward Confirmation - is having his individual talks with the to be Confirmands. People update was shared - pretty much the same as those listed previous.

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

Old Business

Reviewed Council Goals for 1999.

Child and Youth Worker Policy group to meet in May.

Youth and Family Ministry Development Task Force has been meeting.

Parish Nursing Ministry - covered under Outreach. Also, having two blood pressure screenings in May.

Sunday School and Nursery Space Task Force is looking at needs.

Y2K Task Force submitted minutes from last meeting. Discussion followed.

Congregational Belief, Values and Vision Statements going okay.

New Business

There will be a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 19, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. - Bishop Hansen will be our guest and will discuss items concerning Pastor's Sabbatical.

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

The annual church calendar was reviewed.

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING VACATION DATES AND PASTORAL REPLACEMENTS FOR PASTOR RICK: JULY 25TH W/PASTOR JOHN BUROWS PREACHING; AUGUST 1ST W/PASTOR FRED ALTHOFF PREACHING; AUGUST 22ND W/PASTOR PAUL PRETZLAFF PREACHING; AND AUGUST 29TH WITH WORSHIP COMMITTEE HANDLING A FIFTH SUNDAY SPECIAL DAY WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF "OUTSIDE THE LINES" PERFORMING. Seconded by Carl Malkewitz. MOTION CARRIED.

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

The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. and closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Deb Stopper
Recording Secretary

/ds

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