Dave Benson                           Gary Tank

       

         Property Rep.                       Social Ministry

 

     

Members Present:  The following council members present: Douglas Zarek, Jeremy Reimers, Mike Harmon, Delmar Eggers, Dale Nielson, Beth Kroeger, Clay Schutz, Ed Young, John Bell, Courtney Berg, Connie Jensen, Rex Riedy and Pastor Stromer. Cory Lenners was late.

Courtney read devotions and Gary was host.

Agenda Approval: Doug opened the meeting in Cory’s absence, requesting a few items be moved to later in agenda when Cory arrived. Jim moved and Gary 2^nd to approve agenda as changed.  Carried                                                                         

Secretary’s Report: Jeremy moved and Doug seconded to accept Secretary’s report. Motion carried

Treasurer’s Report:  Doug moved to accept Treasurer Report, Dale seconded.  Motion carried.

President’s Report: Included in old and new business subjects

Pastor’s  Report: 

(1)  23 attended the Panned Giving meeting (2) Busy preparing for confirmation. (3) Discussing with Pastor Harvey items such as : shut-ins and extended illness, confirmation, calendar (marriages, baptisms, etc) hints on seasonal items and hospital visits.

 

Family Life Ministry Report: Written report is attached on : Family Egg Scramble, Building 429 Concert, Habitat for Humanity, Paper Recycling bin, Grand Island Community Grant, Synod Assembly volunteers, CCC Grant Workshop, Community Garden, Bible Studies, and  Messiah Arts Club

Reports from Task Forces and Special Committees:--

Family Life Ministry Advisory Team:  No report

125 Anniversary committee: Jeremy gave update and advised that the Pictorial will be taken over by another committee. It was suggested that a calendar of events be made up for congregation to see.  Written report attached.

• Old Business:  Doug moved and Jim seconded to pay the final bill to Yanda’s for $20,592.80.  Motion carried.
• Summer Worship Schedule- Jeremy moved and Gary seconded to table this subject.
• Ordination/Installation/Reception for Pastor Harvey—Cory updated us and gave instructions where the council should report and be active.

Work day for Habitat/Thrivent Build is April 26 at 1112 N Cherry st Home #46----we will need 15 volunteers.

 

New Business:  (1) Nebraska Synod Campaign was tabled.

(2) New dishwasher for kitchen has been found and can be installed before Saturdays celebrations.  Funds are available from the kitchen development fund, Ladies Aid, Women of the ELCA and Saturday Night Suppers.  Doug made motion to go ahead and buy and install, Sharolyn 2^nd.  Motion carried.

Committee Reports and Action: 

Christian Ed – Sunday School minutes are attached—no reports from other Christian Ed committees.  Courtney had a sample of a card made by SS kids to send to shuts-ins.

Evangelism –Written report attached.

Memorial – Written report attached.

Property – Rex reported that they would try to have our insurance agent at their next meeting and that they are considering sprinklers for the east side of the church. Update of parsonage was given.

Worship and Music – Written report attached.

Scholarship – Dixie Engelhardt is new chairman. There were 9 applicants and the money ($6500) was shared equally.  After some discussion Jim moved to accept the committee’s recommendation, Gary 2^nd . Motion carried.

Social Ministry – no report

Stewardship- written report attached

Endowment- no report

Finance & Budget- no report

AED Machine- checked by Cory

Doug moved and Jeremy 2^nd to accept committee reports.  Carried.

 

Other Business/Announcements: 

(1)   The next meeting will be on May 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. for which agenda items are due May 7, 2007.  Sharolyn will host the meeting and Connie will lead devotions.

(2)   Motion for adjournment was made by Doug and 2^nd by John. Carried.

The meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Connie Jensen