Trinity Lutheran Church – Regular Church Council Minutes Tuesday April 9th, 2024

Present: Melissa Bergstrom, Sonia Liedman, Jake Boonstra, Chris Slinden, Kyle Larsen, Willis Chase, Pam Bagley, and Pastor Donna Putney.
-CALL TO ORDER: President Melissa Bergstrom called meeting to order at 6:43pm
-FAITHFUL INNOVATIONS: Members shared where they have “Seen God” this past month.
-APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Motion made by Willis Chase, seconded by Sonia Liedman to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.
REPORTS
-SECRETARY: Joe Jans
            i. Minutes from March 14th, 2024: Motion made by Kyle Larsen, seconded by Jake Boonstra to approve March 2024 Minutes.  Motion carried.
-TREASURY: Sonia Liedman
$4,020 has been donated to Parsonage Project, to date.  Motion made by Chris Slinden, seconded by Kyle Larsen to approve Treasury Report.  Motion carried.
-PASTOR: Donna Putney
- $25,000 of Pastor’s salary will be allocated to housing allowance for 2024.
-Coop summer worship services will be Sunday May 26th, 10:45 am @ Windmill Park/Grove City.  Sunday June 30th, 10:45 am @ Beckville Lutheran Church Picnic.  Sunday August 4th, 10:45 am @ Meeker County Fairgrounds (specific location TBD). Sunday September 1st, 10:45 am @ Optimist Baseball Field/Litchfield.
-Possible Baptisms: Brooklyn and Richard Underhill, grown children of Richard and Connie Underhill.
-Baptism of Livy Swisher, held May 5th, 2024.
-Pastor has conducted several home visits with members of the congregation.
-Crow River Conference meeting Friday, April 20th, 2024 @ Jomas Hills Winery
-Pastor will be assisting with the planning for the May 26th worship service in the park with Pastor Mark form Zion.
- Jim Curry, Richard Larson, and Andrea Dallmann were mentioned as possible Lay Leaders for when Pastor is absent.
-Pastor’s mileage will be turned in on August 16th (last day of interim contract).
COMMITTEE REPORTS
-Christian Education and Youth: Willis Chase
-Donations & Action cards were used to purchase all the food for the Easter Breakfast. Served 86 people.
-Last day of Sunday School will be April 28th.
-Planning VBS, most likely will be in conjunction with Forest City Stockade.
-Organizations and Activities: Jake Boonstra
            i.  Memorial Day Service in Park: Plan for refreshments.
-Finance and Stewardship: Sonia Liedman    N/A
-Mission & Outreach Ministry: Chris Slinden
-Funds were raised for a successful Backpack Program.  Extra funds on the Action card used to purchase food for the Food Shelf.
-Personnel: Joe Jans
            i. Annual Reviews: No Report.  Joe was absent.
-Worship, Music, and Arts: Pam Bagley
            i. Co-op Service: – Memorial Day Weekend, Windmill Park @ 10:45 am.
                        1. Additional Coop Services: Discussions to hold regular church services at Trinity Lutheran Church on same date as other Coop services.
            ii. Java for Jesus Services:  Possibly the 1st Sunday of the month, for three months.
-Properties: Kyle Larsen
            i.   Parsonage chimney, siding, & soffits: No report.
            ii.  Parsonage – Renting: No report.
            iii. Church Roof: Plans are in motion to complete.
            iv. Handicap Accessibility: Discussions on making Trinity a more handicap accessible venue.
-Endowment Committee: No Report.
 
OLD BUSINESS:
-Organist/Pianist Supply: Finding substitutes is very difficult, continue to explore different ways of filing position.  Motion was made by Chris Slinden, seconded by Kyle Larsen to approve up to $125 per time for substitute organ/pianist.  Motion carried.
-Membership List: Discussions on using Communion & Guest cards to help with creating a current membership list.
-Livestreaming Services: Continuing to discover and try new ways to stream services.
 
NEW BUSINESS:
-Updating names on various church bank accounts: Motion made by Kyle Larsen, second by Willis Chase to approve name changes on church bank accounts.  Motion carried.  Remove Daniel Cannon from Trinity Youth Account.  Remove Daniel Cannon & Samantha Anderson, add Willis & Gwen Chase to Camp Fund.  Remove Nancy Boreen from Library Fund.
Executive Session:
Adjournment & Lord’s Prayer: Motion made by Pam Bagley, seconded by Jake Boonstra to adjourn meeting.  Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 pm.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
February Council Assistant: Jake Boonstra
Chris Slinden
 
                         **Minutes Approved on May 14, 2024 - Regular Council Meeting **
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