Trinity Lutheran Church – Regular Church Council Minutes December 12th, 2023

Present: Melissa Bergstrom, Sonia Liedman, Jake Boonstra, Chris Slinden, Kyle Larsen, Joe Jans
-CALL TO ORDER: Vice-President Kyle Larsen called meeting to order at 6:47 pm.
-Richard Larson attended to provide update and ask council for guidance of Endowment Fund.
-FAITHFUL INNOVATIONS: Members shared where they have “Seen God” this past month.
-APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Chris Slinden, seconded by Kyle Larsen to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.
REPORTS
-SECRETARY: Motion made by Melissa Bergstrom, seconded Chris Slinden to approve November 2023 minutes.  Motion carried. 
-TREASURY: Motion made by Chris Slinden, seconded by Kyle Larsen to approve Treasury Report.  Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
-Christian Education and Youth:
            i. Confirmation: Finish mailing out Certificates.
-Organizations and Activities:
            i.  Coffee and Fellowship:
                        1. Sept-December 2023 Coffee Money Designations: Motion made By Jake Boonstra, seconded by Chris Slinden to donate September through December 2023 coffee money to UCAP towards best use.  Motion carried.
-Finance and Stewardship: Motion made by Kyle Larsen, seconded by Joe Jans to approve 2024 Budget.  Motion carried.
-Mission & Outreach Ministry:
i. BackPack Hub: Council accepts being the “Grove City Hub” for program.
ii. KLFD Holiday Music and Announcements: Motion made by Chris Slinden, seconded by Joe Jans to advertise with KLFD for $139 for advertising.  Motion carried.
iii. Monthly Radio Service-sponsorships: Tabled
-Personnel:
            i. Annual Reviews: N/A
-Worship, Music, and Arts: Services planned for December, Christmas, Wednesday Advent services.  The last service in December and 1st service in January will be lay led.  Pastor Donna is scheduled for 3 services in January.
-Properties:
            i.   Parsonage chimney, siding, & soffits: Will have bids for next month.
            ii. Fellowship Hall Window: Will be getting completed.
            iii. Parsonage – Renting: Continuing discussions.
            iv. Snow Plowing: Checking with City.
            v. Signs: Options of notifications signs were presented to council.
-Endowment Committee: No Report.
OLD BUSINESS
-Grove City Lion’s “Light up the Park”: Group will be setting up Trinity’s portion.
NEW BUSINESS
Executive Session:
Adjournment & Lord’s Prayer: Motion made by Chris Slinden and seconded by Joe Jans to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
January Council Assistant: Melissa Bergstrom
Chris Slinden, Secretary
 
                       **Minutes Approved on January 9, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting **
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