A Look at 2020 by Sherrie
2020 has been a year that none of us could have imagined or planned for. However, new doors and opportunities have opened and presented itself to us during this year of unknowns and wait-and-sees. I want to thank the congregation for their continued financial support, attendance in-person, streaming and in thoughts and prayers, and your support of our Church Council. It has been an honor to serve as Council President this year. You, the congregation, blessed Chris Doyle (Vice President), Pastor and me with an action oriented make-it-happen Council. I cannot say enough about the work of our 2020 Council. I would like to share with you some of our accomplishments and action items. The full 2020
Council report will be included with our annual reports.
Worked on the following goals:
• Strengthen and Grow Sunday School by Revitalizing, Promoting and Recruiting (Christian Education, Teachers, Quality, Faithful, and Attendance)
• Strengthen and Grow our Youth (Pre-K thru College) (includes “OWL” Program)
• Community Service Opportunities
• Spiritual Growth in Stewardship Opportunities (includes On-Line Giving, Investment and Financial Opportunities)
• Revised our Ministry Team Structure and Responsibilities
• Reviewed and updated our church constitution (approved at December 6 congregation meeting)
• Installed new audio visual equipment in Sanctuary and TV in the fellowship hall for streaming services and mesh Wi-Fi network
• Contracted with Incite Technologies for all network and technology needs
• Moved church funds with the exception of our general fund checking account from BB&T to Thrivent
• Moved Sites Endowment from Wells Fargo to Thrivent
• Opened our doors to the Courage Center for weekly meeting
• Accepted, approved and presented our Parking Lot and Portico project (approved at December 6 congregation meeting)
Again, thank you! These accomplishments would not have happened without the full support of the congregation.
We ARE St. Jacobs Lutheran Church, SJLC, Serving Jesus Loving Community!
Happy New Year!
Sherrie
