Council Minutes
March 17, 2020
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:35 PM
The topics for the evening: Call Committee News, Discussion on the Corona Virus (Covid 19),and the Lenten Worship services soup suppers.
K Baxter the Chairman of the Call Committee reported we had our 1st meeting where we updated our Ministry Site Profile making changes to suit our current needs. Kathy has forwarded the Ministry Profile on to Brenda Tibbets for review.
President Boback talked regarding the Corona Virus and updated us as to the guidelines on the NE MN Synod website limiting people and distance between people when gathering. We had a call from Faith in Hoyt Lakes letting us know their council voted to close their doors for the next 2 weeks with no soup supper on the 18th and no worship services. After a long discussion about the Corona Virus and its spread throughout our country, we voted unanimously to close our doors and suspend all activities through the Holy Week and not put any of our members, families and friends at risk.
A motion was made by C Worshek that we suspend all church activities held in our church beginning March 18, 2020through the Holy Week and ending April 14th, the council will meet Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 to evaluate the risks faced by the Corona Virus outbreak at that time, the motion was 2nd by P Peterson. Motion approved.
President Boback let us all know that Pastor Barb has offered our congregation a weekly bulletin with the readings, gospel and her sermon. We have graciously accepted her offer. She and Mark will be putting together an updated email list of our members to receive the weekly bulletin and those without email will receive them in the mail; many thanks to Pastor Barb for providing this to our congregation!
Released to Boards at 7:10
Council Meeting 7:35 PM: In attendance President M Boback, D Barstad, T Salo, R Salo, K Dickinson, K Norman, J Salo, C Worshek, J Dickinson, M Castle, K Baxter, M Hess, P Peterson, P Peterson, M Mulari, L Loeffler, Q Knapper, T Honkola and D Maki.
Approve Minutes of February 17, 2020: a motion by M. Hess, 2nd by D. Barstad. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for February 17, 2020: the treasures was presented by treasurer T Salo a motion was made by D Peterson to accept the treasures report as presented, 2nd by D Barstad. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: K Baxter reported J Dickinson is the Deacon for the month of April, Eucharist Ministry is K Baxter and K Undeland. At this point Confirmation is still set for May 3rd during worship service.
Board of Education: J Dickinson reported the last day of Sunday School is May 17th and that First Communion will be rescheduled after the scare of the Corona Virus quarantine is gone.
Board of Stewardship: No report.
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council, the trustees approved the treasurer’s report for February; President Boback reported the sink in the men’s bathroom needed repairing and it has been taken care of. Thank you Don B for taking care of it!
Old Business:
J Salo gave an update on the blinds for north windows in the Fireside room and will have them measured soon the price will be affordable. A motion to purchase the blinds was made by K Dickinson, 2nd by M Hess. Motion approved.
New Business:
President Boback informed the council the refrigerator in the Fireside Room was frozen up and was not working and needed to be replaced, President Boback removed, ordered and installed a new refrigerator, the women of the church have taken care of covering the cost. Thank you to president Boback for handling the project!
Are there things we can do for the elderly and needy in our church and community especially during this Corona Virus quarantine? Yes, the Food Shelf is asking that we to continue our support to them. The food shelf has a high demand and needs our continued support and gifts. During this time of no worship please send your donations to OSLC, 302 S 2nd St E, Aurora MN 55705 we will direct your donations to the food shelf; please indicate on your check you’re giving number and memo it is for the food shelf.
The council asks for your prayers, guidance and support, that by our faithful service we will see faith abounds and God’s kingdom increase. The council invites all members to attend council meetings. “You are our church” and your input is valuable. Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30.
Motion to adjourn by J. Dickinson, 2nd by K. Dickinson. Motion approved. 7:30 pm.
Next Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 beginning at 6:30 pm.
It is important for everyone attend we want and need your input on how we move forward dealing with the Corona Virus.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
D. Maki
Council Secretary
March 17, 2020
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:35 PM
The topics for the evening: Call Committee News, Discussion on the Corona Virus (Covid 19),and the Lenten Worship services soup suppers.
K Baxter the Chairman of the Call Committee reported we had our 1st meeting where we updated our Ministry Site Profile making changes to suit our current needs. Kathy has forwarded the Ministry Profile on to Brenda Tibbets for review.
President Boback talked regarding the Corona Virus and updated us as to the guidelines on the NE MN Synod website limiting people and distance between people when gathering. We had a call from Faith in Hoyt Lakes letting us know their council voted to close their doors for the next 2 weeks with no soup supper on the 18th and no worship services. After a long discussion about the Corona Virus and its spread throughout our country, we voted unanimously to close our doors and suspend all activities through the Holy Week and not put any of our members, families and friends at risk.
A motion was made by C Worshek that we suspend all church activities held in our church beginning March 18, 2020through the Holy Week and ending April 14th, the council will meet Tuesday, April 14th at 6:30 to evaluate the risks faced by the Corona Virus outbreak at that time, the motion was 2nd by P Peterson. Motion approved.
President Boback let us all know that Pastor Barb has offered our congregation a weekly bulletin with the readings, gospel and her sermon. We have graciously accepted her offer. She and Mark will be putting together an updated email list of our members to receive the weekly bulletin and those without email will receive them in the mail; many thanks to Pastor Barb for providing this to our congregation!
Released to Boards at 7:10
Council Meeting 7:35 PM: In attendance President M Boback, D Barstad, T Salo, R Salo, K Dickinson, K Norman, J Salo, C Worshek, J Dickinson, M Castle, K Baxter, M Hess, P Peterson, P Peterson, M Mulari, L Loeffler, Q Knapper, T Honkola and D Maki.
Approve Minutes of February 17, 2020: a motion by M. Hess, 2nd by D. Barstad. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for February 17, 2020: the treasures was presented by treasurer T Salo a motion was made by D Peterson to accept the treasures report as presented, 2nd by D Barstad. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: K Baxter reported J Dickinson is the Deacon for the month of April, Eucharist Ministry is K Baxter and K Undeland. At this point Confirmation is still set for May 3rd during worship service.
Board of Education: J Dickinson reported the last day of Sunday School is May 17th and that First Communion will be rescheduled after the scare of the Corona Virus quarantine is gone.
Board of Stewardship: No report.
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council, the trustees approved the treasurer’s report for February; President Boback reported the sink in the men’s bathroom needed repairing and it has been taken care of. Thank you Don B for taking care of it!
Old Business:
J Salo gave an update on the blinds for north windows in the Fireside room and will have them measured soon the price will be affordable. A motion to purchase the blinds was made by K Dickinson, 2nd by M Hess. Motion approved.
New Business:
President Boback informed the council the refrigerator in the Fireside Room was frozen up and was not working and needed to be replaced, President Boback removed, ordered and installed a new refrigerator, the women of the church have taken care of covering the cost. Thank you to president Boback for handling the project!
Are there things we can do for the elderly and needy in our church and community especially during this Corona Virus quarantine? Yes, the Food Shelf is asking that we to continue our support to them. The food shelf has a high demand and needs our continued support and gifts. During this time of no worship please send your donations to OSLC, 302 S 2nd St E, Aurora MN 55705 we will direct your donations to the food shelf; please indicate on your check you’re giving number and memo it is for the food shelf.
The council asks for your prayers, guidance and support, that by our faithful service we will see faith abounds and God’s kingdom increase. The council invites all members to attend council meetings. “You are our church” and your input is valuable. Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30.
Motion to adjourn by J. Dickinson, 2nd by K. Dickinson. Motion approved. 7:30 pm.
Next Council meeting will be Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 beginning at 6:30 pm.
It is important for everyone attend we want and need your input on how we move forward dealing with the Corona Virus.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
D. Maki
Council Secretary