Immanuel Lutheran Church, Grand Ledge, Michigan

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING

Minutes

September 13, 1999

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

Not Present:	Matt Clay

Guests:	Denise Lund, Kendall Larson, Becky Frysinger, Jim Teahan, Sue Schnarr, Bob and Karen Eichelberger, Kelly White, Wayne and Lori Christiansen

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The meeting was brought to order at 7:35 pm by Council President Sherry Wellman. Parish Education opened with devotions.

Secretary's Report - see written report of August 2, 1999

MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ACCEPT THE SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR AUGUST 2, 1999 AS WRITTEN. Seconded by Holly Plunkett. MOTION CARRIED.

Treasurer's Report - see final report for July, 1999

Deficit was discussed. Preliminary report for August is $12,220 in the red. MOTION MADE BY DEN GRAEBER TO ACCEPT THE TREASURER'S FINAL REPORT FOR JULY, 1999. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED.

REPORTS

Youth Committee - see written report of August 16, 1999

Report as written. No Council Action required.

Management Committee - see written report of August 18, 1999

Management needs committee budget information no later than September 26th. Pastor's evaluation needs to be done in October - forms will go out in the October Newsletter. Remainder of report as written. No Council Action required.

Outreach Committee - see written report of August 11, 1999

Report as written. No Council Action required.

Parish Education Committee - see written report of August 16, 1999

Report as written. No Council Action required.

Property Committee - no written report

Property didn't have a meeting in August. No Council Action required.

Stewardship Committee - no written report

Golf outing was a success. They are going to strive to make it an annual event. No Council Action required.

Worship Committee - see written reports of August 3, and September 7, 1999

There was a proposal from Kendall Larson regarding having a Saturday evening service once a month. This would be informal and geared toward college and high school youth, and led by lay volunteers. Discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO ADD A ONCE MONTHLY SATURDAY EVENING LAY LEAD SERVICE. Seconded by Jean Folk. MOTION CARRIED.

Women of the E.L.C.A. - no written report

They have moved their bank account. Women's Thankoffering Service will be November 11th.

Pastor's Report - see written report of August, 1999

MOTION MADE BY HOLLY PLUNKETT TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR MEMBERSHIP AT IMMANUEL BY TRANSFER - HERMANN AND ELSE KRAUSE AND DOROTHY ACKLES. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED.

Thank you from Pastor to those that did extra work during his vacation. Especially to Pastor Paul. Among our members sick and shut-in list was reviewed.

Other

Re: Lutheran Identity Project - have had requests to have the videos showing before and after services so people can see them.

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OLD BUSINESS

CYVA Worker Committee - has trained most of the Sunday School teachers. Another training session will be on October 2nd at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Nursery Space Task Force - submitted written reports from their August 12th and August 31st meetings. Reports as written. Looking at folding curtains. Discussion followed.

NEW BUSINESS

A Sabbatical Team needs to be appointed - team will answer questions, plan for Pastor's absence, assist Pastor in preparing, assist congregation in preparing, etc. MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO APPROVE BEV BECKER, FRED KOOS, DENISE LUND, FRED ROUSH, AND SHERRY WELLMAN AS MEMBERS OF THE SABBATICAL TEAM. Seconded by Den Graeber. MOTION CARRIED.

Health Ministry - Regarding the grant proposal to Wheat Ridge Ministries - Den Graeber reviewed the background and the grant proposal. Discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY LARRY KRUTH TO SUPPORT THE SUBMISSION OF THE GRANT PROPOSAL TO WHEAT RIDGE MINISTRIES ON BEHALF OF THE CONGREGATION. Discussion followed. Seconded by Jean Folk. MOTION CARRIED.

Youth & Family Ministry Task Force - Interim Report. Guest Jim Teahan presented their report to Council and discussed their findings. Their recommendation is to call an Associate Pastor. Discussion followed. MOTION MADE BY JAN MARTINICH TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY TASK FORCE AS PRESENTED, WITH A GREAT THANK YOU, AND GRANT THE TASK FORCE PERMISSION TO CONTINUE, WHICH WILL INCLUDE NOTIFYING THE SYNOD OF POSSIBLY CALLING A SEMINARY GRADUATE. Seconded by Larry Kruth. MOTION CARRIED.

Matt Clay has requested to resign as a Council Representative. MOTION MADE BY HOLLY PLUNKETT TO ACCEPT THE RESIGNATION OF MATT CLAY AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR 1999. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED. Becky Frysinger has volunteered to serve in Matt's place. MOTION MADE BY DEN GRAEBER TO ACCEPT BECKY FRYSINGER AS COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE FOR YOUTH COMMITTEE FOR THE REMAINDER OF 1999. Seconded by Lyn Danes. MOTION CARRIED.

Regarding Council Representatives for 2000 - Larry asked how many on Council wished to continue. Council Reps are going to help out by asking their committees for volunteers.

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The annual Church calendar was reviewed.

Pastor's annual evaluation will be October 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

The date for the October Council Meeting will be the 4th at 7:30 pm.

The meeting ended at 9:20 pm and Worship closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Deb Stopper
Recording Secretary

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