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St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church Council Meeting Briefs June 2, 2026

Good Things at St. Jacob’s for May

  • 250th anniversary dinner was a success
  • We are close to meeting our hymnal goal
  • We received some much needed rain

 

Website Presentation (Susan Shealy):

  • Staff photos and information are needed.
  • Logo has been updated with current up-to-date information for users to access.
  • WIX (website builder) – 1 st year is free.
  • Constant Contact – Laurie would be able to use to send newsletters and see who opened/received; there is an additional fee for this service.

Pastor’s Report:

  • Pastor is working with the NALC pastors about renewing ministry; he would like to focus on “who we are” and “what are we doing” this summer.
  • Received new members Steve and Anita Dye.
  • May 24th – baptism of Bennett David Gobble (Pastor’s grandchild).
  • Laurie will be on vacation July 27th -31st .

Ministry Team Reports

  • Christian Education
    • Many thanks to Pastor for assisting with Sunday School.
    • Women’s Bible study will have a social event in June.
    • VBS will be Monday, July 13th – Thursday, July 16th
      • Meal starting at 5:45 PM and VBS from 6:30-8:00 PM.
      • Possibly adding a baby class for those under 3.
      • We have teachers and helpers for all classes.
      • All materials have been ordered.
    • Will continue to submit background checks for Sunday School and VBS teachers and volunteers.
    • Will sponsor Luther League, LCY, Youth celebration on Sunday, June 7th .
    • Prayers for our program and increasing attendance for Sunday School and volunteers for both Sunday School and nursery.
    • Congregational Care
    • Plan to assist Lutheran Women with 250th anniversary meal on May 17th .
  • Congregational Care
    • Assisted Lutheran Women with 250th anniversary meal on May 17th .
    • Plan to assist Christian Ed with LCY lunch June 7th .
  • Discipleship
    • Donated 9 Mercy Bags to We Care weighing 208 pounds.
    • Many thanks for all the donations and for those who shop, pack and take the bags to We Care.
  • Property
    • Picnic shed quotes in progress.
    • City water application with submitting paperwork is in progress. Initially would install 1” PVC to temporary spigot for water hose use. Permanent installation will be as parking lot construction permits.
    • A sump pump was purchased and installed in the church office basement. This currently seems to be working even with heavy rains.
    • The east side of the church basement HVAC is broken. The unit is 30 years old. Cannot repair due to R-22 Freon no longer being available. Property team will replace (using our 2026 budgeted funds) with a 3 ton Armstrong heat pump installed by Wilson’s on June 3rd .
  • Safety
    • Continue to search for an affordable reference for CPR/AED certification.
    • Continuing to monitor church grounds during activities and services.
  • Staff Support
    • Julie and Susan worked with Nancy Williamson to update website.
    • Need help to promote digital media position.
  • Stewardship
    • AJ to provide temple talk (or source this out) once a month – possibly the 1st Sunday of every month.
  • Worship and Music
    • Close to new hymnal quota.

Old Business:

  • Child and Youth Protection Policy:
    • Council to identify who would be responsible for the policies – safety team was discussed.
  • Property Team to give quotes to council on the removal of picnic shed and renovating the shed to become a covered playground.
  • Property Team to give quotes on exterior lighting and phases. (Adrian to ask about solar)

** Next scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 7th at 6:30 PM in the church office. **

 

June 29, 2026 @ 3:19 pm
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