IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
May 4, 2003
11:50 a.m.

Wayne provided a brief overview of the steps taken to get to this point, including the initial formation of the Task Force, and identified the individuals working on the committee.

Larry Kruth narrated a PowerPoint presentation on this document and also included a brief history of the project, mentioning previous reviews by the Congregation and Council.  The April 4, 2003 document entitled “SECTION 12 – MUTUAL MINISTRY SUPPORT COMMITTEE” was reviewed in its entirety, and explanations provided. 

Questions included: structure of the staffing of this committee (replacing members who leave their posts prematurely); confidentiality from who has staff concerns, as opposed to which staff member generated the discussion; is it anticipated that the Council will be expanded to allow for an individual from this committee to set on the Council?  No, this committee answers to the congregation, not the Council.  Also, this document refers to the “Goals,” of the congregation – are they written anywhere?  We were referred to the Forward Planning Task Force document for reference (which is reviewed by the Council each January during their annual retreat).  In addition to current goals, long-range goals are also addressed here.  What is the budget anticipated for this committee – it doesn’t appear that anything is budgeted?  For the remainder of 2003, no expenses are anticipated.  The “retreat” mentioned in the document is not anticipated to be elaborate – perhaps a meal at a restaurant then a meeting.  When the budget is established for 2004, it will be considered.

MOTION by FRED KOOS, SECONDED by ORV ERICKSON:

TO ADD SECTION 12 – MUTUAL MINISTRY SUPPORT COMMITTEE TO THE BYLAWS OF IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH.

The tellers collected the ballots, and the results will be announced at a later date.

Wayne thanked those in attendance.

MOTION by BILL FRYSINGER, SECONDED by DEN GRAEBER:

TO ADJOURN THIS MEETING.

The meeting ended at 12:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,