Present:<\/strong> Melanie M, Bond Haldeman, Tim B, Ted G, Ron H, Ron J, Kathy S, Judi M, Lorrie C, Todd D, Greg G, Scott M Gather for Devotions<\/strong>-Melanie M \u25cfSecretary-Scott motioned to approve the minutes, Melanie seconded the motion. Motion passed \u25cfStewardship\/Leadership-Brunch went well. Still planning to look at the giving cards. Meeting next Tuesday. Time and Talent Survey will be handed out in Church on Sunday. \u25cfDecember Devotions: Judi M Melanie motioned to adjourn, Ron J seconded the motion. Motion passed<\/p>\n Next Council Meeting<\/strong>-December 13th, 2016<\/p>\n ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING November 8, 2016 Present: Melanie M, Bond Haldeman, Tim B, Ted G, Ron H, Ron J, Kathy S, Judi M, Lorrie C, Todd D, Greg G, Scott M Absent: Josh U, Cathy P Gather for Devotions-Melanie M Approval of Agenda– Todd motioned to approve agenda, Lorrie seconded the motion. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":3407,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[91,1],"tags":[203,207,130],"yoast_head":"\n
\nAbsent:<\/strong> Josh U, Cathy P<\/p>\n
\nApproval of Agenda<\/strong>– Todd motioned to approve agenda, Lorrie seconded the motion. Motion passed
\nLeadership Development:<\/strong> Pastor presented a parable about saving lives<\/p>\nReports<\/h3>\n
\n\u25cfTreasurer- Tim motioned to approve report, Scott Seconded the motion. Motion passed.
\n\u25cfPastor -Conformation Extravaganza went well last week. Pastor\u2019s vacation coming up.<\/p>\nCelebrations and Plans<\/h3>\n
\n\u25cfYouth\/Education-Advent party Nov 27
\n\u25cfWorship\/Evangelism-no report
\n\u25cfBuilding and Grounds-Women\u2019s bathroom project is done.
\n\u25cfSocial Ministry-ECHO community meal served 123 meals. Giving tree will go up soon.
\n\u25cfCouncil approved looking into an intergenerational mission trip.
\n\u25cfFoundation-meeting next week.
\n\u25cfCongregation Contacts\/Comments-a home watcher requested less video of hymn words as they can\u2019t be read from the TV.<\/p>\nCouncil Concerns\/Agenda items<\/h3>\n
\n\u25cfFirst Sunday Feedback-Next Month: December 4th
\n\u25cfNatural Church Development\/ Health Team-meeting next week
\n\u25cfCouncil for 2017-Greg, Ted, Judi and Cathy cannot be re-elected. Scott will not be returning. Council should bring names for potential candidates.
\n\u25cfSnow plowing 2017-3 bids received: Tim made the motion to accept Walker Management\u2019s proposal pending it\u2019s pricing including salt application, seconded by Lorrie. Motion passed
\n\u25cfBudget 2017-potential budget discussed
\n\u25cfRoof Loan tabled
\n\u25cfWomen’s bathroom update-painting and wallpaper border left to finish
\n\u25cfPainting service-discussion tabled due to cost restraints
\n\u25cfSound System tabled
\n\u25cfCherish all children-Judi wants to join this ELCA mission at no cost obligation to the congregation. The mission is to prevent the exploitation of children. It provides information and adult congregation members would pray for a child daily. Council approved.
\n\u25cfAcolytes Recruiting – Acolytes will start with Advent services.
\n\u25cfBaptism -banners and information will start with the next baptism. Craft day Nov 19.
\n\u25cfLiturgical Dance-Tabled<\/p>\nClosing prayer<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"