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Present: Willis Chase, Dave Martin, Chris Slinden, Janelle Johnson, Jeff Niedenthal, Richard Larson, Pastor Megan Preston
Richard called the meeting to order at 7:02pm Devotions: Jeff read a piece dealing with the topic question, where are we as a nation when houses of worship are clearing out? A motion to approve the agenda, as presented, was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried. Reports: Secretary’s: Minutes from the September 9th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried. Treasurer’s: A motion was made by Chris and seconded by Willis to give coffee money from August-October to the Food Shelf and to apply for Thrivent match dollars. Motion carried. A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis to apply memorial money from Phyllis Berggren to the Endowment fund. Motion carried. A motion to approve the Treasurer’s report as presented was made by Dave and seconded by Chris. Motion carried. Pastor’s: There have been 5 burials in 9 days this month. Very grief filled month. Regular scheduled fall things are back in progress. Confirmation has 10 youth attending. Attended the fall theological conference this year via zoom and a new Bishop has been installed. Continue to meet with intern Sara Dates for the annual meeting are January 23rd, 2022 and January 30th as the backup date. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: i. Sunday School/ Rally Day, October 10th- went well with 10 youth attending and Janelle Johnson and Gwen Chase as leaders. 9am Sunday mornings. ii. Adult Education- History/Reformation- October 10th- 11 adults present with Jeff Niedenthal as the leader. 9am Sunday mornings. Organizations and Activities: i. Coffee and Fellowship-9am Sunday mornings. Need people to sign up to serve. ii. Advent meals- 3 Wednesday Advent soup and sandwich meals are planned. The Council will serve the first and volunteers are needed for the others. Finance and Stewardship: i. SALT project-items for stewardship drive are ordered Missions and Outreach: i. God’s Work our Hands-went well, the back exterior steps are in need of an upgrade. Perhaps this project could be an Eagle Scout project? ii. Mission Auction- set for October 24th, proceeds to Synod mission, live auction iii. Project Hope-food has been purchased for backpacks Personnel: i. Job descriptions-send a current copy to each employee and have them reply with updates. Will approve updates at the January annual meeting. Worship, Music,& Arts: Sunday October 31st will be Confirmation Sunday with Gavin Jensrud being confirmed and Briggs Sparks baptism will also be on the 31st. All Saints will be on Sunday, November 7th. Thanksgiving pie will be served before church on Sunday, November 21st. Christmas Eve service will be at 4pm. The new purple paraments are in the process of being made. Properties: i. Parsonage walk-through- Dan Cannon and Greg Jans examined the property and are getting bids on items in need of repair. ii. Split rail fence-Dave Martin will repair iii. Kitchen refrigerator-on the way iv. Snow removal-in the process of getting bids for snow removal in the parking lot. Old Business: Membership Records- on going Outdoor Sign-Motion made by Dave and seconded by Jeff to make the purchase of the new sign plus electrical costs. Motion carried True Compass Counseling Lease- lease completed and Kristle Chase is on sight. Keys for the front door and the office she uses will be given New Business: Living Nativity- Janelle Johnson will be the liaison from Trinity. Co-op Ministry-? Executive Session: Richard adjourned the meeting at 8:45pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Janelle Johnson, Secretary Next meeting date is November 11th, 2021 November Council assistant: Willis Chase **Minutes approved on November 11, 2021 - Regular Council Meeting** rjfl
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Present: Richard Larson, Jake Boonstra, Willis Chase, David Martin, Chris Slinden, Dan Cannon, Jeff Niedenthal, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston.
Richard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Devotions: Richard After a motion to add electric keyboard discussion to the agenda, the agenda was approved by Chris and seconded by Dan. Motion carried Dennis Brown joined the meeting to ask for a volunteer to open the church and start the coffee pot for a short term commitment while he is away. Dave Martin offered to do this. Also updated us on the back-pack program. Reports: Secretary’s: Minutes from both the August 12th and August 22nd special meeting, were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Dave and seconded by Jake. Motion carried. Treasurer’s: motion to approve by Willis and seconded by Jake. Motion carried Pastor’s: Pastor will be away attending the wedding ceremony of her youngest brother. Remote intern Pastor Sara @ Peace Lutheran will be performing regular duties with Pastor Megan as mentor. Several churches in the Synod are looking for ministers at this time. Pulpit supply remains low. Partnering with Litchfield churches is still successful. Zion currently pays the fee for the tech services and we should pay our share of $50.00 dollars per month to continue these services. A motion was made by Dan and seconded by Willis to continue these services and pay the $50.00 per month through the end of November. Motion carried 7-1. 20th anniversary of 9-11 this year. Dennis Brown will ring the bell twenty times before the Sunday service on September 12th to remember this tragic event and honor all those who lost their lives that fateful day. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: i. VBS- not this year ii. Sunday School Rally Day- Planned for October 10th and Adult Education starting that day also. Organizations and Activities: i. Tables of Eight- completed for the year ii. Coffee Fellowship- continues, need volunteers to sign-up Finance and Stewardship: Looking at private company for materials needed for stewardship drive. Missions and Outreach: i. God’s work our hands- wash windows at South Grove and clean-up around the church is planned. ii. Mission Auction- planned for October 24th iii. Project Hope Backpack- First and third week of October. The 7th and 21st. Menu’s will be posted in the narthex and backpacks will be picked up. Personnel: i. Job Descriptions- no update Worship, Music, Arts: New liturgy planned, healing service planned for October 10th, confirmation October 31st (1 student), electric eternal flame candle to be installed by the first part of November, wedding policy booklet in the process of being updated. September communion dates are 9/5 and 9/19. October dates are 10/3, 10/17 and 10/31. Properties: i. Parsonage walk through- not completed yet Old Business: Membership Records-on going Outdoor Sign-quotes from Viking signs Kristle Chase proposal- September 14th lease agreement as written, 1 or 2 days per week, $15/day rent, use of first office room through January 22nd, motion to approve by Jeff and seconded by Jake. Motion passes 7-1. New Business: Electric keyboard- worship committee to do research on options Executive Session: Richard adjourned the meeting at 8:50pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Janelle Johnson, Secretary Next meeting date October 14th, 2021 October Council Assistant: Jeff Niedenthal **Minutes approved on October14, 2021 - Regular Council Meeting** rjfl Called to order 10:55 am.
Members present: David Martin, Jeff Niedenthal, Daniel Cannon, Jake Boonstra, Richard Larson. Agenda:
Discussion was held. David has visited with our property/liability insurance agent and a company underwriter with the question, “If we are covered, do we need additional coverage and how much would that cost?” David said the amount quoted was $50 additional premium per year. Additional discussion was had concerning the acceptance of this idea by the general congregation. The council noted this concern but felt a majority of the congregation would support leasing out an office space for the services Ms. Chase will perform for the community. Other discussion was had concerning if this action would set a precedence that a future lease would take advantage of. Since no final action will be made until the regular council meeting set for September, the question was called. Motion carried by a vote of 4-1. Motion by Jeff, seconded by Dan to adjourn the meeting, Carried. 11:23 am. Submitted by; Richard Larson **Minutes approved on September 9, 2021 - Regular Council Meeting** rjfl Present: Richard Larson, Pastor Megan Preston, Willis Chase, Jeff Niedenthal, Dave Martin, Chris Slinden.
Richard Larson called meeting to order at 6:59pm Devotions: Jeff Niedenthal – N/A Motion to approve Agenda by Jeff Niedenthal, seconded by Dave Martin. Motion carried! Reports: Secretary’s: No Report, Janelle was Absent. Motion to approve by Jeff, second by Willis, motion carried! Treasurer’s: No Report at this time. Electronic copies will be sent to council members. Will approve August Treasurer’s report at September council meeting. Willis motioned, second by Chris, motioned carried! Pastor’s Report: Pastor attended Peace Lutheran to help answer questions about new student pastor. Pastor Meghan will be a supervisor pastor for the new student pastor at Peace Lutheran. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: Janelle was absent, but discussed possible VBS date, and discussion on Sunday School Committee. Organizations and Activities: Jake was absent, no new report. Discussion on Tables of 8, and confirmed that coffee and fellowship still running smoothly. Finance and Stewardship: Under Budget. Discussion on a 2 ideas for stewardship campaign to promote long term confidence in money spending. Mission and Outreach: Possible date for Mission Auction date of Oct 24, 2021, will leave open for discussion. Mission BBQ was attended by approximately 175 people, raising $2173. $2116 will be donated to Grove City C.A.R.E. idea’s for September 12th 2021 “God’s Work Our Hands” are, clean up around church, replace wooded barrier around playground, provide ground cleanup at South Grove Assisted Living. Personnel: Job description was delivered to Virginia. Will still be reaching out to other employees. Worship, Music, & Arts: Welcomed Melissa Bergstrom to the committee. Beckville Picnic Grounds will host service on September 5th at 8:30. New setting for “Beneath the Tree”. Sunday school worship, one worship per month, being kid friendly. Healing service sometime in October. October 31st – Confirmation. Have Ryan Buer install “Eternal Flame”. November 7th will be “All Saints” service. Discussion of a new Keyboard for outdoor services. Purple paraments in process, will have by Ash Wednesday. Properties: Dan was absent. Discussion on repairs at Parsonage. Other Committee’s: N/A Old Business: Review COVID 19 Preparedness Plan and Building Use, checking into requirements. Will be taken off agenda. Membership records – Late September Outdoor Sign – Check with Viking Sign on possible options. Dave Martin Motioned to budget $15,000 for Sign Quote with Viking Sign, was seconded by Chris Slinden, motioned carried! Party to Rival all Parties - Remove from agenda, because of COVID. Will revisit in December. Coop Church’s – Continuing to explore ways to work together. Remove from old business. Kristle Chase Proposal – Discussion, Motion by Jeff Niedenthal, second by Willis to examine lease agreement with Kristle Chase for temporary workspace at Trinity Lutheran Church. Motion carried. Will have a special council meeting on August 22nd, 2021, at 10:45pm, to discuss topic. New Business: Mission Auction - Possible date of October 24th, 2021 Informal Request by Missy Bergstrom for hosting a sewing event at Trinity Lutheran Church. After discussion all council members agree, she may pursue hosting the event. Executive Session: President Richard Larson adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. Closed with Lord’s Prayer. Chris Slinden, acting Secretary Next meeting September 9th, 2021. May Council Assistant: Richard Larson. **Minutes approved on September 9, 2021 - Regular Council Meeting** rjfl Present: Jeff Niedenthal, Jake Boonstra, Willis Chase, Dave Martin, Janelle Johnson, Richard Larson, Pastor Megan Preston
Richard called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm Devotions: Janelle Johnson reading Agenda: Motion to move Kristle Chase to the beginning of the meeting. Approved. Motion to approve the agenda as amended by Jeff and seconded by Jake. Motion approved. Kristle Chase presented a proposal to consider putting a private practice mental health meeting location in the church. Kristle currently works for Woodland Centers and is primarily at the ACGC schools location. She is looking at going into private practice so she can have more time to deal with families and their specific needs more in depth. After discussion, it was decided we would explore the option more thoroughly and check with liability and insurance scenarios that the church would incur if space was used. Reports: Secretary’s: Minutes from the June 10th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried. Treasurer’s: A motion was presented to give July coffee money to Heritage by Jeff and seconded by Jake. Motion carried. Expenses and revenues are still on track as expected. A motion to approve the report as presented was made by Willis and seconded by Dave. Motion carried. Pastor’s: Pastor Megan expressed that her time away in June was good and much needed. During this time a new Bishop was elected for our Synod. Pastor Dee Peterson will start her new duties in September and officially be installed in October. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: i. VBS- looking at a day in August. Contacting committee members to plan ii. Sunday School/Rally Day- First Sunday after Labor Day- plan committee meeting to plan out the year. Organizations and Activities: i. Tables of 8- up and running ii. Coffee Fellowship- planned and looking for volunteers to serve Finance and Stewardship: N/A Missions and Outreach: i. Mission Auction-looking at dates ii. Mission BBQ-planned for August 10th, 2021. A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Jake for the proceeds of the BBQ to go to Grove City CARE. Motion carried. iii. God’s Work our Hands-still looking at options Personnel: i. Job Descriptions- Janitor’s- ok as currently exists, Musical Director- updating description as needed, Church Secretary- currently working on Worship, Music, Arts: July services outside, planning for purple paraments to be made. Properties: Split rail fence to be looked at. Looking to clean up area and contact owner of adjacent building. i. Painting the altar- on-going ii. Parsonage Walk Through- still to be planned Other committees: N/A Old Business: Review COVID 19 Preparedness Plan and Building Use- on- going as needed. Membership Records: On-going Outdoor Sign- on-going Party to Rival all Parties- on-going planning Co-op Churches- continue to grow with events being planned as a group. New Business: Kristle Chase proposal- addressed earlier in the meeting. Richard will talk to Zion Church to see how they handle theirs. Dave to talk to insurance company on liability coverage. Funeral Lunches- go ahead as planned with previous approved guidelines. Executive Session: Richard adjourned the meeting at 8:54 pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Janelle Johnson, Secretary Next meeting date August 12th, 2021 August Council Assistant: Jeff Niedenthal **Minutes approved on August 12, 2021 Regular Council Meeting** rjfl Present: Jeff Niedenthal, Jake Boonstra, Dave Martin, Chris Slinden, Janelle Johnson, Willis Chase, Pastor Megan Preston
Jeff called the meeting to order at 7:04pm Devotions: Janelle had devotions A motion to approve the agenda as presented was made by Chris and seconded by Dave. Motion carried. Reports: Secretary’s: Minutes from the May 13th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Willis and seconded by Jake. Motion carried. Treasurer’s: Jeff mentioned to start watching expenses in some areas that are running ahead of last year and budget. We are still on target financially. A motion to approve the report was made by Willis and seconded by Jake. Motion carried Pastor’s: Worship services in May included two baptism’s and we also honored the graduates. Pastor Megan will be acting as an off-sight supervisor to a seminary student to a local church in need of a pastor for 1(year). Pastor Megan will be on vacation from June 19th-29th for a family wedding. One service during this time will be a lay service and the other will be lead by a pastor from the pulpit supply. Visits are increasing and Friendship Club at South Grove is set to resume soon. The ACGC FFA is having t-shirts made and asking area businesses, churches, organizations, and individuals for sponsorship logos to be advertised on them. Sponsorships are $279.00. A motion was made by Dave and seconded by Jeff to have Trinity included. Motion carried. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: i. VBS- looking at a day in August. Contacting committee members to help plan ii. Sunday School/Rally Day-First Sunday after Labor Day- plan committee meeting to plan out the year. Organizations and Activities: i. Tables of 8-Greg Jans is organizing ii. Coffee Fellowship-before service coffee time has resumed. Looking for volunteers to serve. Finance and Stewardship- analyzing the cost of colored copies that we are printing. Possibly looking at new printer. Jeff will talk to Becky on usage data. Also organizing new fall pledges drive. Missions and Outreach: i. Mission Auction-looking at dates, are we comfortable holding these events? ii. Mission BBQ- will focus on this event first, possible date of Tuesday, August 10th. Perhaps held indoor and outdoor iii. God’s Work our Hands- helping paint Ness Church is a possibility Personnel: i. Job Descriptions- Dave talked with both Becky and Mary to get input on updating their current job descriptions. Worship , Music, & Arts- July communion date 7/18, August dates 8/1 and 8/15. July 11,18 and 25th services will be outside. Simple and flexible to move indoors if need be. There will be four Wednesday night bonfire/church services between Watercade and the county fair at the Ripley campgrounds. The new paraments have been dedicated and the purple paraments are planned to be replaced next. Properties: i. Painting the altar- still pending ii. Parsonage Walk Through- needs to be scheduled Other Committees: N/A Old Business: Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Membership Records-Sonia working on Outdoor Sign-left dimensions with the DOT, will need a permit, the city goes to the county for approval. Attach a formal letter and submit a drawing for permit to county. Party to Rival all Parties- Jeff laid out an outline of things needed, more planning to come. Living Nativity with First Baptist- planned for December 2021. New Business: Co-op Churches-growing with more group events planned Executive Session: Jeff adjourned the meeting 8:35pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer Janelle Johnson, Secretary Next meeting date July 8th, 2021 July Council Assistant: Janelle Johnson **Minutes approved on July 8, 2021 Regular Council Meeting** rjfl Present: Dave Martin, Chris Slinden, Jake Boonstra, Willis Chase, Richard Larson, Jeff Niedenthal, Janelle Johnson
Richard called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm Devotions: Dave Martin read a piece called “The Gift of Hope” for devotions A motion to approve the agenda was made by Willis and seconded by Jeff. Motion carried. Reports: Secretary’s: Minutes from the March 11th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Jake. Motion carried. Minutes from the April 8th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Willis and seconded by Chris. Motion carried. Treasurer’s: On target financially with last year and with prepaid amounts taken into consideration. A motion to void check #1416 and reissue a new check to Mary Bolek was made by Jeff and seconded by Chris. Motion carried. Insurance payment questions were discussed as needed. A motion to approve both the March and April reports was made by Willis and seconded by Chris. Motion carried. Pastor’s: Pastor Megan was at home on quarantine and joined us via zoom. The joint confirmation class will take its final field trip to a “non-profit and ministry farm” near Hutchinson. More visitations are being conducted since being vaccinated, zoom meetings continue as well. Trinity delegates, Greg and Nikki Jans, are self registered for the Synod conference this year which will take place all via zoom over two weekends. A new Bishop will be elected. We are still working with the other Litchfield area churches. Baccalaureate is planned for the ACGC school graduates. There will be two Baptism’s this month. The name changes on our bank accountants have been completed per Jeff. Richard needs to sign. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: i. VBS- looking at a day long event sometime in August. Will contact committee members to help plan. ii. Sunday School/ Rally Day- First Sunday after Labor Day- plan committee meeting to plan out the year. Organizations and Activities: i. Tables of 8- Greg Jans in charge of planning and organizing Fellowship and coffee before church services starting in June. May 30th worship service with other churches at the fairgrounds with Trinity serving coffee and treats after. Finance and Stewardship: Looking at Synod information on the topics of Resourceful servants and Improving Financial Wellness. Mission and Outreach: i. South Grove Clean-up- went well, God’s work our hands Sunday planned for September 12th ii. Mission Auction- talk about in June iii. Mission BBQ- talk about in June Personnel: i. Job Descriptions- copies handed out to council members Worship, Music and Arts: Communion dates as follows: 5/2, 5/16, 5/23/, 6/6, 6/20, 7/18, 8/1, 8/15. Graduates honored on May 23rd, two baptisms in May. Make arrangements to get the new eternal candle installed. June 6th date to dedicate paraments during church service. July 4th Sunday service at 8:30am at the Beckville church picnic grounds. Properties: i. Painting the altar- spindles for the altar repair to be made of a resin composite. Willis showed a sample. ii. Parsonage Walk Through - plan a date Other Committees: N/A Old Business: Review COVID-19 Prepardness Plan -Coffee and Fellowship-go ahead for June 6th - Building Use- 10am Worship services, We’re open!! Membership Records-N/A Outdoor Sign- templates of possible design handed out, approximate cost $12,000.00, cement work foundation and site prep approximate cost $5000.00. Will the project need to be permitted and inspected? Party to Rival all Parties- Jeff handed out a draft plan of the event. Further planning to be discussed. Lion’s Den Coffee Shop- Jeff talked about a possible location at Jason McCoy’s property, the old garden of eating location. Living Nativity with First Baptist(December 2021)- working on planning New Business: ACGC Teacher and Staff Appreciation- already done, money to fund event for $250.00 motion made by Dave and seconded by Willis. Motion carried. Open Doors Grant- ELCA special project to engage new people. More info to follow Executive Session: Richard adjourned the meeting at 9:07pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Janelle Johnson, Secretary Next meeting date: June 10th, 2021 June Council Assistant: Janelle Johnson **Minutes approved on June 10, 2021 Regular Council Meeting** rjfl Present: Richard Larson, Willis Chase, Jeff Niedenthal, Jake Boonstra, Dan Cannon, Dave Martin, Chris Slinden.
Richard Larson called meeting to order at 7:00pm Devotions: Dan Cannon After adding the topic of “Rides to Church” to New Business, the agenda was approved by Willis Chase, and second by Jake Boonstra. Motion carried! Reports: Secretary’s: No Report, Janelle was Absent. Treasurer’s: No Report, was a problem with the software. Pastor’s: No Report, Pastor Megan was absent. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: Possible late May or June for VBS. Organizations and Activities: Greg Janz will head up Table of 6. No trap shooting due to lack of ammo. Finance and Stewardship: Under Budget. Discussion on a stewardship campaign towards fall Will add to agenda for next month. Mission and Outreach: Food Shelf Month report. Update on clean up at South Grove. Fundraisers on hold until decision on Covid protocols. Personnal: No update at this time. Worship, Music, & Arts: Paraments are Done. Properties: Asking for bids on painting alter. Checking into Dehumidifier for Chapel. Discussion on lights for parking lot. Other Committee’s: N/A Old Business: Membership Records: on-going with Sonia. Outdoor Sign: Can install sign without permit. Discussion on funding Sign. Chris will get a quote on footings for sign. Cemetery Insurance: Transferred Emmanuel Lutheran into Trinity Lutherans Policy. Gave Copy to Irandahl. Will be taken off Agenda. Party to Rival all Parties: Nothing new to Report. Coffee Shop: Lions Club in favor of coffee shop. Discussion on location. Looking for concrete answer before moving into detailed planning stage. Worship Streaming: Changes seem to be working and have had successful streaming. Plan to run hard line to balcony for internet. Had to purchase Booster for internet. Will remove from Old Business! New Business: Review Covid-19 preparedness plan: updated Coffee Fellowship: Motion made to return, beginning for June. Motion made by Jeff Niedenthal, second by Jake Boonstra, motion carried. Rides to Church: Discussion on whether there was a need to get members rides to church. After Discussion was decided to take it off of New Business. Living Nativity with First Baptist: Noted that both Church’s would work together for living Nativity at Christmas time. Will move discussion to next month’s meeting. Executive Session: President Richard Larson adjourned meeting at 8:24 p.m. Closed with Lord’s Prayer. Chris Slinden, acting Secretary Next meeting May 13th, 2021. May Council Assistant : Dave Martin. *Minutes approved at Regular Council Meeting on May 13, 2021* rjfl Present: Willis Chase, Richard Larson, Jeff Niedenthal, Jake Boonstra, Dan Cannon, Chris Slinden, Dave Martin, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston
Richard called the meeting to order at 7:02pm Devotions: Chris Slinden read a piece called “Finish the Race” for devotions After adding the topic of future activity to New Business, the agenda was approved as presented by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried. Reports: Secretary’s: Minutes from the February 11th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Dan. Motion carried. Treasurer’s: On target with very few expenses in February. Cumulative revenues far exceed cumulative expenses year to date. A motion to approve was made by Dan and seconded by Jake. Motion carried. Pastor’s: Season of Lent is in full mode. Several visits have been made. Some people have not been seen for a year. Lenten services are on-going. Easter services will be in person as well as digital. Pastor will be on vacation in March and will also have vacation time right after Easter. Much needed time to decompress. Pulpit supply is low. The Synod sees a shortage of pastor’s as a current and future issue. Committee Reports: Christian Education and Youth: Planning for Vacation Bible school. Possible day long event. Organizations and Activities: Talked to Jim Curry about creating a Trinity trap shooting team in Grove City. Will call Greg Jans about setting up Tables of 6 for the summer months. Finance and Stewardship: N/A Missions and Outreach: Project Hope - Food shelf month, Explore the idea of building a permanent box for food shelf items with a permanent spot in the church. Address Projects that need to be done in the community for April. Personnel: N/A Worship, Music, & Arts: March communion dates 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, April dates are 4/1 Maundy Thursday, 4/4 Easter, and 4/18. Bibles handed out to 3 year olds and 3rd graders on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. First communion on Maundy Thursday. Discussion on summer time change for Worship. May leave at 10:00am to remain consistent. Paraments nearing completion. Properties: Painting the altar- hire someone since we had no volunteers. Piano man came to tune piano and suggested we get quotes for a humidifier. Fire alarm checked- we need to look at a new electrical contractor Other Committees: N/A Old Business: Membership Records- on-going with Sonia Outdoor sign- DOT approval will be needed for distance and height requirements. Dave Martin to get quotes from Darwin Monument and Richmond Concrete on proposed designs. Cemetery Insurance-after discussion on the current status of cemetery insurance and whether the church policy has a clause for cemetery coverage in its main policy, a motion was made by Dan and seconded by Jeff to add cemetery insurance to the main policy and offer each cemetery board the option to be included. Motion carried. Party to Rival all Parties- Jeff discussed options and ideas were discussed on what the church after COVID celebration would entail and look like. Future discussions and plans to be made. Office Secretary Computer- A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Dan to spend between $300.00-$400.00 to rebuild the current computer with Computer Samurai. New Business: Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan- updated Coffee and Fellowship-discussion on having pre-service coffee and fellowship to resume and what would that look like. Building use-ACGC High School has requested the use of Trinity’s fellowship hall for PSAT testing on April 23rd. Approximately 64 students and teachers would be involved for the day. A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Chris to approve the use of the building. Motion carried. Streaming Worship-Dan will talk to Computer Samurai to try and figure out and solve the audio and visual difficulties we have with streaming worship. Executive Session: Richard adjourned the meeting at 9:05pm and we closed the the Lord’s Prayer. Janelle Johnson, Secretary Next meeting Date: April 8, 2021 April Council Assistant: Dan Cannon **Minutes approved on April 8, 2021 Regular Council Meeting** rjfl |
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