Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge, Michigan

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes

July 10, 2000

Present:	Larry Kruth, Den Graeber, Amy Reed, Chris Frysinger, Ernie Zakrajsek, Barb Paulins, Becky Frysinger, Sherry Wellman, Wayne Christiansen, Pat Anderson, Deb Stopper

Not Present:	Jean Folk, Carl Malkewitz, Denise Kelly, Pastor Rick, Russ Riggs

Guests:	Mike Pitchford

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The meeting was brought to order at 7:15 p.m. by Council President Sherry Wellman. We were the guests of Sherry and Richard Wellman at their home. Youth opened with devotions.

Secretary's Report -see written report for May 1, 2000

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY l, 2000 COUNCIL MEETING AS WRITTEN. Seconded by Wayne Christiansen. MOTION CARRIED.

June minutes will need to be reviewed at the August meeting.

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REPORTS

Outreach Committee -see written report of June 14, 2000

Question as to why we don't have a float in the parades in Grand Ledge, and maybe also teachers. Outreach will take this back to committee.

Question as to why we don't have absentee ballots. Discussion followed. Looking at changes in the Bylaws to add Health Ministry to the committee structure.

Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Parish Education -no written report

VBS is being worked on. No Council Action required.

Property Committee -see written report of June 17, 2000

Going to continue study on locks on doors of cabinets in the kitchen. Parking lot will be resurfaced within next couple of weeks.

Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Stewardship Committee -see written reports for May 16, and June 20, 2000

The committee has been discussing the return of a formal commitment program. They will revisit this at their next meeting, and decide before Pastor Rick gets back. Giving did exceed pledges for 1999.

Golf outing in June was cancelled. Trying for one in August. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Youth Committee -no written report

Youth didn't meet in May. Two committee members have resigned (see May 8th Council Minutes).

MOTION MADE BY WAYNE CHRISTIANSEN TO APPROVE MIKE PITCHFORD AS A MEMBER OF YOUTH COMMITTEE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2000. Seconded by Larry Kruth. MOTION CARRIED.

Worship Committee -see written report of June 6, 2000

Doug Armstead has resigned as choir director, and ads have been placed. Suggested policy to not take flash photos during Worship services. Discussion followed.

Suggestion that wine and grape juice should be more distinguishable. Also that there be a five person delay between wine and collecting the glass. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Management Committee -see written report of June 21, 2000

A new phone system has been donated. It will cost $614 to install.

Rent from the proposed property is not taxable income. Air conditioners will be fixed and Rose called in for ants.

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FORWARD PLANNING TASK FORCE. Seconded by Barb Paulins. MOTION CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report -no final reports

Pat reviewed the June preliminary report, and the new property expenses/income. Discussion followed.

Women of the E.L.C.A.

October 22nd will be Blanket Sunday.

November 12th is Thank Offering Sunday. Reminders should be given for the Coins for Christ cans.

Memorial Committee -see written report of June 12, 2000 Report as written. No Council Action required.

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OLD BUSINESS

MOTION MADE BY DEN GRAEBER TO DESTROY THE BALLOTS FROM THE LAST CONGREGATIONAL MEETING. Seconded by Barb Paulins. MOTION APPROVED.

Update on Congregational Goals for 2000- reviewed each item.

MOTION BY ERNIE ZAKRAJSEK TO ALLOW PASTOR BECKY TO PERFORM A BAPTISM AND BLESS A UNION, IN AUGUST. Seconded by Den Graeber. MOTION APPROVED.

Call Committee report was given on Cindy Olson's visit. Larry reviewed numbers again on cost of an Assistant Minister. Weekly cost for 2000 will be $59 per week.

Other Youth items - Mike Pitchford is organizing a bike outing to help expand our fellowship. He is making proposed routes and finding resting spots. This will probably take place in September.

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NEW BUSINESS

Regarding the "Parsonage Project" - Mike Pitchford presented a report/update on the fixing up of the parsonage -inside and out. Discussion followed. Anyone and everyone is welcome to come and pitch in.

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The annual church calendar was reviewed.

The next Council meeting will be August 7th at 7:30 p.m.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Deb Stopper
Recording Secretary

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

TASK FORCE PLANNING TEAM
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

MISSION STATEMENT

Year of Our Lord, 2000

The Purpose of the Forward Planning Task Force Team is to Set Forth Areas of Vision (Ministries) on How Best to Serve Our Congregation, Community and the Surrounding Environs, in Keeping With the Mission Statement of Immanuel Lutheran Church: Gathering People to the Faith in Jesus Christ; Preparing People to Live Their Faith Daily; and Serving Christ in the Home, Church and World.

Submitted to Management Committee: June 21^st,2000