Church Council News

Good Things for July 2022
• Mercy boxes are still being received and delivered
• Columbia Fireflies baseball game for youth and families

Council Briefs for August 2022
• The Church has received $49,837.60 from the Addy Estate. This money has been placed in a separate designated estate funds account. There were no restrictions or specifications by the family as to how these funds should be used.
• The Church has spent 55% of the budget for 2022.
• The Council is considering 2 dates for Homecoming – October 2nd or October 9th, 2022. The date will be determined upon availability of a guest Pastor.
• The Council received the resignation of Sherry Floyd with her anticipated retirement of August 31, 2022. The Administrative Assistant job description was updated by the Staff Support Committee and has been reviewed and approved by the Council.
• The Finance Committee presented a recommendation to the Council to update the insurance on the Church buildings. The valuation by Brotherhood Mutual determined that St. Jacobs was underinsured on the Church Building by $852,250. The Finance Committee reviewed the content valuation of each building and made the necessary changes, as well as recommending additions to several areas of general liability. The premium will increase from $9,623 to $11,623. The Council approved these updates to the insurance coverage.
• The Stewardship Committee was asked by the Council to meet and prepare to distribute Time and Talent sheets.
• The Council has requested that Council liaisons meet with Team Leaders regarding their budget requests for 2023.
• The Up and Going presented plans for the annual apple orchard trip. It is scheduled for September 15, 2022.
• The Council received a thank-you note from Sherry Floyd in appreciation for her time of employment with St Jacobs. Her last day of employment is planned for August 31, 2022.