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ST. PAUL LUTHERAN COUNCIL MINUTES

May 13, 2010

Present: Kathy Cooper, Bonnie Evans, Carol Gulliford, Ryan Hinesley, Neal Johnson, Heather Snow, Linda Solberg, David Whittaker

Absent: Erika Agren

Staff and Guests Present: Pastor Bob Sinclair, Carol Adams

Opening

President Ryan Hinesley opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.

Pastor Bob conducted a devotional Bible Study based on Isaiah 30:1-5 and Romans 15:22-29 and reminded us to think about what we do today will impact long-term goals.

1. Call to Order
The minutes were read. It was moved, seconded and passed to accept the minutes as written.
The Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. We have a deficit of $3,600 from the General Fund, but it is improving. Lent offering this year equaled $1,457.13 which bring the total to $3,300 of which $1870 was put into the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund. It was moved, seconded and passed to accept the Treasurer’s Report.
Pastor’s Report: See attached.
Youth Director’s Report. See attached.

2. Committee Reports

Christian Education: Vacation Bible School will be held every Wednesday in July. Linda Staudinger will be in charge of it. The last day of Sunday School will be May 23. There is a possibility that next year Sunday School will be held between services, but it is still under discussion. The Youth Group helped with putting up the mural at the elementary school as a service project as well helping with Glen Agren’s class reunion. There will be a Summer Bible Study for youth and others conducted by Lucas Myers. Gary Stoner will be going along as a chaperone to Summer Camp this year.

Stewardship: We have canceled with KLW Enterprises for the Stewardship material and will be developing our own program.

Worship: Will be meeting on May 20.

Property and Finance: The dishwasher has been fixed, but a problem has developed with the freezer and a repair person will be contacted. A back flow problem with the fire sprinklers has developed and they need to be replaced. The estimated cost for these repairs/replacements is potentially $1300.

Social Justice: No report

Fellowship: Mariner game tickets were offered.

3. Old Business

Lucas Myers Presentation: The upcoming congregational meeting was discussed and planned.

Church Clean-up: The date has not been reset.

Revise Fellowship Hall Policy Manual: It was suggested that we revise the fee schedule to make it more equitable based on the size of the group renting the space, reason, membership status, etc. A sliding scale was suggested. Neal will check to see what other area churches’ policies are.

Lawn Mowing: David will follow through by contacting Mikel Skreen.

4. New Business

H.S. Seniors Honored: Worship Committee will take care of a reception following services on June 6.

Sexual Harassment Policy: The current policy was reviewed and discussed in regards to our insurance coverage. It was moved, seconded and passed that all clergy, employees, and volunteers in leadership capacity should read and sign the sexual harassment policy.

Authorize limits on funds disbursed: Pastor questioned how much authority he has in making purchases for the office and church building. Following discussion it was decided that we would continue with the current procedure: general supplies under a “reasonable” amount could be purchased by pastor and/or secretary as long as the amount is reasonable, under $500 or within the office budget. Council should be advised of big ticket items.

Sound Equipment: A new amplifier system has been requested. A suggestion was made that funds could come from the Memorial fund. Carol will check into this and report back at the next meeting.

Montana Mission: Carol Adams requested a donation from the Mission Fund to help with the expenses of the trip. We will give this further discussion at the next meeting.

It was moved, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was closed at 8:55 p.m. followed by the reading of the Mission Statement and saying the Lord’s Prayer.