Council Briefs for February Meeting

Good Things at Saint Jacob’s:

• Temple Talk from Congregational Care reminding the congregation to reach out to Billy McTeer or Lynn Shealy to provide any assistance needed.
• Lutheran Women will pack Mercy Bags on 3rd Sunday in February.
• So wonderful to watch the children participating in worship by playing their instruments while the choir sang. It is always a blessing when our youth participate in worship.

Special Report from the Property Committee regarding the parking lot – Danny Shealy.

• Danny has plans to meet with contractors to review proposals and costs.
• Danny will provide project scope and costs to council at the March meeting.

Pastor’s Report:

• Pastor is thankful to be back to his normal activities now post-surgery.

Report of Ministry:

• The Safety Team thanks the Lindler’s for donating an AED that is located in the hallway between the narthex and the fellowship hall. An automatic blood pressure cuff was also donated.
• Christian Education is getting excited about VBS and will begin ordering materials and determining a date for VBS.
• The Congregational Care Team had a joint meeting with the Discipleship Team and made plans for Home Communion through July, 2024, and also discussed providing visits/help with various needs of our members.
• Discipleship reports that 18 Mercy Bags and 140 pounds of food were delivered to We Care in January. A reminder that, We Care is also in need of hygiene items. Mercy Bags will be packed following worship on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month.
• Property Team reports that Buddy Bickley had four headstones repaired in the cemetery and that the HVAC equipment is here but the platform must be modified before installation can be completed.

Old Business:

• Time and Talent sheets have been distributed to Team Leaders and Council Liaisons. Everyone who wrote down that they would help with a ministry need at Saint Jacob’s will be contacted. Thank you!

New Business:

• The Annual Report Book is complete and has been emailed to the congregation with paper copies provided as requested. The congregation voted to approve the Annual Report Book on Sunday February 18th.
• Team Leader Training took place on Monday, February 19th at 6:30 PM.
• Prayer Partners will be signed up for and distributed on Sunday, February 11th. If anyone didn’t get a Prayer Partner or would still like to sign up, see Sherrie.