IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 18, 2024 6:30 p.m. 

 ATTENDEES:

( x ) Jerry Decent, Box 50                         ( x ) Pastor Paul Mattson
( x ) Char Kinzer, Box 104                         ( x ) Tom Nixon, Box 07
( x ) Deb Koop, Box 114                             ( x ) Peter Nordell, Box 222
( – ) Bonnie LaPierre , Box 119                ( x ) David Pundt, Box 295
( x ) Kevin Martini, Box 213                    ( x ) Paula Traylor, Box 145 

CALL TO ORDER

ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA: Motion made by Char and seconded by Jerry to accept the agenda with the addition of OB 6 and NB 5. Motion passed unanimously.

READING OF THE VISION STATEMENT & MISSION STATEMENT

CELEBRATING THE JOYS OF IMMANUEL: Second service successfully held without electricity; Purging of the garage

DEVOTIONS:  Learning to Lead Like Jesus by Boyd Bailey; Chapter 1- with Humility

This month: Paul Mattson                  Next month: Tom Nixon

PRAYERS

COUNCIL BUSINESS

DISCUSSION/QUESTIONS ON THE MINUTES FROM MAY 2024- Approved by email in May

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND DISCUSSION- Motion made by Kevin and seconded by David to accept the financial statement. Motion passed unanimously. The communication and reports from Deb Etros to the council has been great. Expenses are up and giving is down. More information is in the Church newsletter.

OLD BUSINESS

1. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Personnel- The custodian is doing exceedingly well with her job duties. Youth Advisory Board- 6-8 youth are doing service projects this summer. There are events planned every month, including zip lining in August. Manna for Malawi- Cuyuna Fire Department will be doing the dunk tank this year. Still looking for donations. Raffle prizes are in the church for viewing.

2. SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER: We will continue the current schedule for the summer.

3. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE: The recently formed committee of Butch Burgstaler and Joe McNally, along with Tom Nixon will be meeting in the next few weeks.

4. FIRESIDE ROOM FURNITURE: No action currently.

5. AV/IT TECH NEEDS- We will be updating the equipment with a new Video card. Will revisit in the future as needed.

6. COLUMBARIUM- No updates currently.

NEW BUSINESS….

1. T&J SERVICES: A motion was made by Peter and seconded by Kevin to pay the most recent bill for spreading black dirt in the backyard area. Motion passed unanimously. It is much easier to mow and safer to walk on now.

2. CONTRACT WITH MARCUS: A motion was made by Char and seconded by Peter to contract with Rev. Dr. Marcus Carlson for an assessment of the health of our church to identify strengths and needs as we move forward in the process of calling a new pastor. Motioned passed with one dissent.

3. INTENTIONAL INTERIM ANNOUNCEMENT: We are on a good pace in the process of calling a new pastor. More information is to come as we continue to move forward in the process.

4. EMERGENCY LIGHTING: When the power is out there is no lighting in the bathrooms. We will look at options such as motion lights for a cost-effective solution.

5.  LCMC ANNUAL GATHERING: Pastor Paul will investigate the cost of sending Tom Nixon and Jill Decent in addition to himself and Paula Traylor to the gathering. The only cost should be the registration fee.