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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN COUNCIL MINUTES

July 9, 2009

Present: Beth Aubol, Erika Agren, Bonnie Evans, Linda Solberg, Heather Snow, David Whittaker

Absent: Kathy Cooper, Ryan Hinesley, Paul Schwinn

Staff and Guests Present: Pastor Linda Nou, Nate Porter

Opening

President Beth Aubol opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Members of the Transition Team including Sandy Catt, Marian Kerr, Vineta Thompson, K.C. Babcock and Richard Skreen were present for a joint Bible Study entitled “The Biblical Mission of the Church”. The Transition Team left after the Bible Study.

1. Call to Order

Nate Porter from The Book of Faith Initiative Team of SW Wash. Synod gave a presentation on the Book of Faith Initiative and brought samples of Bibles and Bible study material. The main focus is for all Lutherans to become more fluent in scripture. It was decided to review the material during the next month and discuss further at the next meeting.

The minutes were read. One typographical error was found under the Property and Finance report and it was corrected to read: Dave Whittaker has repaired some holes on the sidewalk¼. It was moved and seconded to accept the minutes as corrected. The motion carried.

The Treasurer’s Report was read. It was moved and seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report and the motion carried.

Pastor’s Report: No report

2. Committee Reports

Christian Education: Bonnie reported that the committee will be meeting on July 12.

Stewardship: Paul Schwinn and Neal Johnson met; there will be more information at the next Council Meeting.

Worship: No report.

Property and Finance: No report.

Transition Team: Reports are continuing to be completed. There will be three Forums held the end of August and the first part of September to inform and receive input from the congregation regarding Leadership Needs and Expectations. An all-member Congregational meeting to elect members of the Call Committee will be held on September 13. We will continue with our one worship service schedule for that day.

Social Justice: No report

Fellowship: An Ice Cream Social is planned for July 15; it is to be a BYOT (Bring Your Own Topping) event. There will be an “Island” theme one Sunday this summer with Hawaiian shirts and clothing encouraged. The date is yet to be announced.

3. Old Business

Pastor Discretionary Fund: The Guidelines, as developed by David Whittaker, will be discussed at the next meeting.

Summary Report: The discussion on the Summary Report, prepared by the Transition team regarding comments made during the CB4C small group meetings, was tabled until the next meeting.

David Harsh Concert: David Harsh will be presenting a concert at the church on August 19. Advertisements will be distributed to the general public. There will be a free-will donation to offset the $1100 cost. We will also need housing for David and his technician and a breakfast to be provided.

Bicyclists: 23 college age bicyclists from the University of Illinois will be passing through Castle Rock on July 30 on a fund raising tour to promote Camp Kesem, an organization that runs summer camps for children with cancer affected parents. They will be spending the night at St. Paul’s. Beth, Erika, Linda and Bonnie will coordinate a dinner for them and see that the building is open for their use.

Synod Outreach Grant: There is a grant available to provide funds to hire a person to do activities at the Summer Kid’s Meal. Due to time, this issue will be discussed further at the next meeting.

Church Picnic: It was discussed that instead of the usual after-worship picnic, this year we might hold worship at the picnic site at the end of August. Place, date and time will be discussed at the next meeting..

Council/Transition Team BBQ: The next meeting will be held at Erika Agren’s home and will be a potluck BBQ followed by a brief business meeting and Bible Study. The time and date have been changed and is noted below.