Welcome to St. Jacob's Lutheran Church

Good Things for September 2022

• The Up and Going ‘Apple Run’ was a huge success.
• Men’s Bible Study is going well
• Lutheran Men’s Sunday was wonderful, especially, the choir!

Council Briefs for October 2022

• The Council received the Pastor’s’ report. Pastor David is continuing to do the administrative duties in addition to his regular duties, as the search for an Administrative Assistant continues.
• Matt Burt provided the Youth and Family Ministry report highlighting plans for October to include the Trunk or Treat Halloween Party and Lock-In, planned for October 28, 2022. Changes to the Sunday School curriculum are planned so that there will be two classes. These two classes will be divided as 4th graders and younger, and 5th graders and above. Also, included in Matt’s report was the Operation Christmas Child boxes. The last day to turn-in boxes is November 14, 2022.
• Bob provided the treasurer’s report. The church has spent 67.7% of the 2022 budget.
• All ministry team reports were received by the council. Notes of interest were as follows:
• Staff Support: The Administrative Assistant position remains open. If you know of an interested candidate, please speak to a Council Member or Staff Support Committee member.
• Christian Education: Sunday School teachers are needed to assist with children’s Sunday School classes. Interested parties should contact Donna Fulmer or Sherrie McTeer.
• Congregational Care: A meal was provided for the family of Mr. Jim Haack. Plans are in place for the Golden-Agers Sunday on October 23, 2022.
• Discipleship: 45 Mercy boxes have been delivered to We Care. The team is researching using bags instead of boxes, for easier handling.
• Stewardship: Time and talent sheets will be distributed in the bulletin for 3 weeks. The congregation is encouraged to fill out and return their time and talent sheets for 2023.
• The Council continues to review the NALC “Fresh Eyes for Mission Summit” that was presented at the September Council meeting.
• The Council is seeking interested members to fill 5 vacated seats for the 2023/2024 term. Election for these seats will be held at the December Congregational meeting. Any members interested in filling a Council representative seat should notify one of the current Council members.
• The Property Committee is researching the need for a small (non-CDL) church bus. More information will be forthcoming.
• Jacobs has been designated as beneficiary of funds from two estates. These funds have no restrictions or pre-determined designations for expenditures. The Council is researching costs for needed property improvements to the Church Sanctuary and grounds as a possible use of these gifts.
• The Council has reviewed proposed 2023 budget requests from each of the Committees. A first reading was completed, and recommended changes have been made. At the November Council meeting, the Council will finalize the budget for 2023 in preparation for presentation and voting by the Congregation in December.