St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church Council Meeting Briefs January 14, 2025

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for December

• Christmas Eve Service was well attended.
• Christmas Caroling was a huge success.
• Congregational Christmas Dinner was very nice.

Treasurer’s Report

• Total 2024 Budget was $279,507.84 and total giving was $272,704.00. Leaving us $6,803.84 short against the approved budget.

Pastor’s Report

• Pastor to announce changes in Wednesday evening schedule in weeks to come.

Ministry Teams Safety: Robert Wessinger / Kevin Pharis

• Emergency information has been posted in the Narthex, Fellowship Hall and Office.
• Security cameras are scheduled for installation in the last week of January.

Discipleship: Lynn Shealy / Julie Stuck

• On December 1 – 18 Mercy Bags were filled for a total of 298 pounds.
• On December 22 – Up and Going filled 9 Mercy Bags totaling 190 pounds.

Property: Barry Rice

• Parking lot update – Danny Shealy will be at February Council meeting to update progress on project. Information will be given once supplied.

Sanctuary Update

• Conversations are happening to decide scope and needs of project. Julie Stuck is leading this endeavor, information will be given when supplied.

Reminder From Council

• All team leaders need to submit a monthly report to their assigned Council Rep prior to each month’s meeting. Council meets the first Tuesday of each month.

New Business

• Council is being diligent on planning for St. Jacob’s 250th anniversary. Plans are being crafted for a wonderful year of events and special guests.
• The Stewardship Team is without a leader. Council asks the congregation to pray and see if God is leading you to this ministry.
• Next scheduled Council Meeting is Tuesday, February 4th @ 6:45 PM in the church office.