Council Minutes
November, 2018
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:30 pm by President, Mark B.
Council Meeting 7:15 PM: In attendance Vice President M Hess, T Salo, J Dickinson, H Dickinson, J Moore, D Barstad, D Shuck, K Baxter& D Maki.
Approve Minutes of October 18, 2018: Motion by J Dickinson 2nd by J Moore. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for October 2018: The treasurer’s report was approved by the trustees and presented by T Salo Motion by D Barstad, 2nd by H Dickinson. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: J Dickinson reported K Baxter is the Deacon for December, K Undeland and K Baxter are on Eucharist ministry; for December we have Pastor Paul on the 2nd, 9th, and the 23rd, the 16th will be the Christmas Program. Christmas Eve Service will be at 5:00.
Board of Education: J Dickinson reported the Sunday school program is Sunday Dec. 16th during the worship service; the kids will be practicing during Sunday school on Dec. 2nd and 9th with a dress rehearsal on Sat. the 15th (time to be announced) The Board of Ed is planning a Christmas brunch after the program for everyone.
Board of Stewardship: J Moore reported no new news.
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council the trustees approved the treasurer’s report; there are a few minor changes that need to be made to the snow shoveling list towards spring; the budget for 2019 is being worked on and if any boards foresee any changes to contact him or another deacon.
Old Business:
General discussion was held regarding us adopting a “Prevention of Abuse to Children and Vulnerable Adults” policy. The purpose of adopting the policy is to provide a safe and secure environment for members, children, visitors, volunteers and employees. The policy is to provide criteria and procedures to insure this environment. The council will continue to work towards adopting a policy.
New Business:
A motion by H Dickinson to adjust component churches contribution for 2019. Be it moved that the contribution from each church of the NLP be $500.00 per month in 2019,2nd by T Salo. Motion approved. This will start with January 2019 and continue until a need for increased funds is necessary. Finances will be monitored quarterly by the NLP Board and adjustment made as needed.
D Maki talked to the council about Bibles in the pews, her niece Alyssa sent an email with information about hard cover Bibles for the pews where you can get 1 case of 25 Bibles at 40% off and get 1 case free. The Bibles are the ESV Church Bibles and a practical choice for churches to use as part of their weekly worship services or for outreach. After discussion a decision was made to talk to the Synod to find out if the ESV version is an approved version for us to use.
Motion to adjourn by H Dickinson, 2nd by D Shuck.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
Council Secretary
D. Maki
November, 2018
Opening Remarks / Presidents Report: 6:30 pm by President, Mark B.
- Call Committee News, There is no news. As of Nov. 6th Brenda, Tibbetts had no candidates and had a remote possibility of a bridge pastor.
- December Pulpit replacement: Pastor Buettner for Dec 2, 9, &23. Dec 16 Sunday School Program with Cyndi Worshek leading worship. Dec.30th Hymn Sing; hymns will be predetermined. Dec 24 a service of scripture and song.
- Nominating Committee: Debbie Maki will be the chairman and she has the sheets. Members are Kim Norman, Joanne Barstad, Janet Salo, and Jill Dickinson.
- NLP News: There will be an ad placed in the Shopper announcing the schedule for Christmas Eve Services within the churches of the NLP. The parish budget for 2019 will be set at $80,000. Each church will contribute $26667.00 per year. The parish board has proposed to continue with the $1000 for the remainder of 2018. As of January of 2019, the amount will be set at $500.00 per month. At the end of 2018 the parish will have about $32,000.00 in its check book. If and when the NEMN Synod will provide candidate/s appears to be a way off. When the synod does provide candidate/s, there will be need for funds for the work of the Nominating committee. The parish board will meet again in January to update and refine the parish bylaws. The parish board will meet quarterly to do the business of the parish and monitor finances.
Council Meeting 7:15 PM: In attendance Vice President M Hess, T Salo, J Dickinson, H Dickinson, J Moore, D Barstad, D Shuck, K Baxter& D Maki.
Approve Minutes of October 18, 2018: Motion by J Dickinson 2nd by J Moore. Motion approved.
Approve Treasurers Report for October 2018: The treasurer’s report was approved by the trustees and presented by T Salo Motion by D Barstad, 2nd by H Dickinson. Motion approved.
Board Reports
Board of Deacons: J Dickinson reported K Baxter is the Deacon for December, K Undeland and K Baxter are on Eucharist ministry; for December we have Pastor Paul on the 2nd, 9th, and the 23rd, the 16th will be the Christmas Program. Christmas Eve Service will be at 5:00.
Board of Education: J Dickinson reported the Sunday school program is Sunday Dec. 16th during the worship service; the kids will be practicing during Sunday school on Dec. 2nd and 9th with a dress rehearsal on Sat. the 15th (time to be announced) The Board of Ed is planning a Christmas brunch after the program for everyone.
Board of Stewardship: J Moore reported no new news.
Board of Trustees: D Barstad informed the council the trustees approved the treasurer’s report; there are a few minor changes that need to be made to the snow shoveling list towards spring; the budget for 2019 is being worked on and if any boards foresee any changes to contact him or another deacon.
Old Business:
General discussion was held regarding us adopting a “Prevention of Abuse to Children and Vulnerable Adults” policy. The purpose of adopting the policy is to provide a safe and secure environment for members, children, visitors, volunteers and employees. The policy is to provide criteria and procedures to insure this environment. The council will continue to work towards adopting a policy.
New Business:
A motion by H Dickinson to adjust component churches contribution for 2019. Be it moved that the contribution from each church of the NLP be $500.00 per month in 2019,2nd by T Salo. Motion approved. This will start with January 2019 and continue until a need for increased funds is necessary. Finances will be monitored quarterly by the NLP Board and adjustment made as needed.
D Maki talked to the council about Bibles in the pews, her niece Alyssa sent an email with information about hard cover Bibles for the pews where you can get 1 case of 25 Bibles at 40% off and get 1 case free. The Bibles are the ESV Church Bibles and a practical choice for churches to use as part of their weekly worship services or for outreach. After discussion a decision was made to talk to the Synod to find out if the ESV version is an approved version for us to use.
Motion to adjourn by H Dickinson, 2nd by D Shuck.
Adjourn with Lord's Prayer
Respectfully submitted,
Council Secretary
D. Maki