Council Meeting Briefs

Parking Lot Update:

  • Council was pleased with the new rendering of the parking lot and determined that a Congregational Meeting would be held on Sunday March 17, 2024. Danny Shealy and Gerald Lindler were asked to present the plan to the congregation.

Pastors Report:

  • Pastor David is pleased that worship attendance has increased and seeing some extended family members attending. Wednesday night worship attendance has increased and exceeds the last few years. There is concern that ministry teams are not active to their potential. Council is asked to pray for our congregation and to pray for our ministry teams.

Report of Ministry Teams:

Staff Support

  • Celebrated Bryan birthday in February with a $50 monetary gift card from the congregation.
  • Met with Jean for her annual review.

Safety/Security

  • Cameras: Perform a study of area churches who utilize cameras both inside and outside of the church buildings.
  • Area churches have shared copies of their safety plans.
  • A Temple Talk given by the Safety team is scheduled for April 2024.

Christian Education – Sherry

  • The Christian Ministry Team will meet Thursday, March 14th at 6:30 PM in the church office to discuss Sunday School, VBS dates and Summer Camp June 9-14.
  • Excited that the children’s Sunday School has finally made it to the New Testament!

Congregational Care – David

  • Lay Communion Ministry Team has visited and administered communion to our homebound folks.
  • Plan to run the new ministry information in the April newsletter again as a reminder.

Discipleship – Lynn / Julie

  • Filled and delivered 21 Mercy Bags.
  • Thankful to the Lutheran Women and several members of the congregation who have volunteered to assist with this ministry.
  • Discussed the possibility of a Flower Fund for Sundays when no one has signed up.

Property – Chad / Barry

  • The parts for the HVAC unit have been delivered. There is still a hold up on this project as the platform may need to be modified.
  • A new water cooler for the fellowship hall will be purchased and installed from Oasis, the cost will be less than $2,500 dollars.

Stewardship – Doug

  • Twenty families signed up to participate in Prayer Partners ministry.
  • Please remember to pray for your partners.