Present: Willis Chase, Richard Larson, Dan Cannon, Jake Boonstra, Dave Martin, Jeff Niedenthal, Chris Slinden, Pastor Megan Preston, Janelle Johnson
 
President Richard Larson called the meeting to order at 7:03pm
 
Devotions: Pastor Megan led devotions by having us introduce ourselves, tell about ourselves, what we are looking forward to, and what’s our favorite cake!
 
Motion to approve agenda by Jeff, seconded by Dan. Motion carried
 
Reports:
Secretary’s:
Minutes from the January 14th, 2021 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Dave and seconded by Jeff. Motion carried.
Minutes from the January 24th, 2021 annual meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Dave and seconded by Dan. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s:
The savings account we have has been closed. Current officers on the bank accounts need to be updated. Richard and Jeff will be added and remain on the account and Greg Jans will be taken off. A motion to approve this was made by Jake and seconded by Jeff. Motion carried.
Prepays were added to the 2021 revenue and we are financially off to a good start.
 
Pastor’s:
End of the month we returned to in-person worship. Worship numbers have been ok.
I’ve been visiting care facilities to give care to the needed.
Green lake Bible camps annual meeting will be held virtually this year. Their loss of revenue this year is over one million dollars. They have also lost some employees. A capital raising campaign is going on now. They are hopeful that this year they will be able to do camp. Trinity pays a significant amount of the cost for our campers. Hopefully we will have quite a few campers who can attend this year. They are also in need of counselors.
Preparations are taking place for Lent. We will meet Wednesday nights in-person. Our topic this year will be “Faith and Dying”
Project Hope with the ACGC school district backpack program is on going and much needed this year.
Becky is in need of a new computer for the office.
The high school is looking for help in paying for Farm Safety Books for the students. Something for us to think about.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: committee liaison-Janelle, N/A
Organizations and Activities: committee liaison-Jake, would like to form a trap-shooting team from Trinity members and call them the Trinity Triggers. Competition takes place at the range in Grove City during the spring and summer months. Several teams are involved.
Finance and Stewardship: committee liaison-Jeff, N/A
Missions and Outreach Ministry: committee liaison-Chris, will reach out to Dennis Brown for committee information and guidance.
Personnel: committee liaison-Dave, will reach out to Marcia Brown for committee information and guidance.
Worship, Music, & Arts: committee liaison-Willis, March communion dates are 3/7 and 3/21 and Palm Sunday 3/28, Maundy Thursday 4/1. All mid-week Lent services are at 6:30pm. Leaving altar guild, readers, ushers similar to last year. We need to take a look at our mission statement and review and promote to all members.
Properties: committee liaison-Dan, ordered a condenser fan for the refrigerator in the sacristy.
Other Committees: N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership Records- on-going
Painting the Altar- will find someone professional.
Outdoor Sign-Dave will get some prices
Cemetery Insurance-Jeff will get Trinity’s policy for Dave
Tables of 6-Jake will contact Mardelle Crist for guidance
 
New Business:
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan- up to date
Coffee and Fellowship- discussion on when can we return to this activity on Sunday’s
Building use-review guidelines
Party to Rival and Parties- ideas and planning stages of what kind of party we can throw when we are totally open to celebrate
Technology:
Office Secretary Computer
Presentation System
 
Executive Session:
 
February 9, 2021 Council Organizational Meeting (via Zoom)
Executive Committee Positions:
President: Richard Larson
Vice President: Dan Cannon
Treasurer: Jeff Niedenthal
Secretary: Janelle Johnson
 
Committee liaisons:
Christian Education and Youth: Janelle Johnson
Properties: Dan Cannon
Organizations and Activities: Jake Boonstra
Finance and Stewardship: Jeff Niedenthal
Mission and Outreach: Chris Slinden
Personnel: Dave Martin
Worship, Music & Arts: Willis Chase
 
Monthly Council Assistant.
February: Dan Cannon. August: Jeff Niedenthal
March: Chris Slinden September: Richard Larson
April: Dan Cannon. October: Jeff Niedenthal
May: Dave Martin. November: Willis Chase
June: Janelle Johnson December: Jake Boonstra
July: Janelle Johnson January 2022: Chris Slinden
 
Richard adjourned the meeting at 8:32 pm and we closed with the Lords Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting date: March 11, 2021
March council assistant: Chris Slinden

                     **Minutes approved on March 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting**
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Present: Greg Jans, Sonia Liedman, Willis Chase, Dave Martin, Richard Larson, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm
 
Devotions: Greg spoke on his renewal of faith in human beings after the outpouring of generosity and help they received after the fire at their dairy.
 
Agenda modified to include insurance discussion and tables of 6 in new business.
Approved as amended by Sonia and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the December 10th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Willis and seconded by Sonia. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s:
Full amount has been paid to the Synod. Financially strong end to fiscal 2020. We receive almost half of our yearly revenue from 3 Households. Something to consider for the future. After reviewing the financial statements a motion to approve was made by Richard and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Pastor’s:
We made it through 2020! Christmas felt different this year as we were not able to have a full house church service. The meaning however, never changes. Pastor has done a couple of hospice visits this month. Confirmation started again on Wednesday, January 12th. Approximately 10 participants are involved in zoom interviews with people from different work backgrounds explaining their duties and accomplishments and how it relates to faith. Pastor commented on the need to mentor newer council members. In person worship will resume on January 17th, 2021.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: Talk to Jenna and Ashley about doing some in person Sunday school this year.
Organizations and Activities: N/A
Finance and Stewardship: N/A
Missions and Outreach: N/A
Personnel: Reviews to be done this month
Worship, Music and Arts: moving forward with monthly duties and commitments. Communion dates are February 7th and 21st as well as February 17th (Ash Wednesday)
Properties: Parking lot lights all working and the temporary Trinity sign has good lighting as well.
Other Committees: N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership Records- on going
Painting the Altar- put in bulletin
Outdoor Sign- the next council can decide on the new permanent sign.
 
New Business:
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan- up to date
Annual Meeting- January 24th, with January 31st as the back-up date.
Party to rival all parties- discussion on what we can do to celebrate once COVID has passed and we’re able to have in person party!!!
Table of 6- looking to plan for groups to get together in June, July, and August.
Insurance- discussion on what kind of insurance the 3 cemeteries have and what the coverage actually covers. Is there coverage for stone and monument damage and vandalism coverage in the individual policies and does the church property insurance have any coverage for this. Richard to follow-up.
 
Executive Session:
 
Thank-you to all outgoing council members!!!
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 7:57pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting date: February 11th, 2021
February Council Assistant:
 
                   **Minutes approved on February 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting**
   
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Present: Greg Jans, Willis Chase, Jeff Niedenthal, Sonia Liedman, Janelle Johnson, Dave Martin, Pastor Megan Preston, guest Chris Slinden
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 7:06pm
 
Devotions: Willis read a piece on listening and looking for Christ in adversity.
 
Agenda modified to include in New Business, nominating committee. Approved as amended by Jeff and seconded by Sonia.
 
Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the November 12th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Willis and seconded by Jeff. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s:
Normal bills for the month. Financially in good shape. Because we were not having coffee time during the last nine months of the year, we would financially be able to earmark some monies to areas that the coffee money would normally go as well as other areas. A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Sonia to give $10,000.00 to various groups. Motion carried
CARE money-$2000.00
Meeker ministries-$2000.00
Food Shelf-$2000.00
Fire Department-$1000.00
Meeker County Hospital-$1000.00
World Hunger-$1000.00
Area fire victims-$1000.00
Thrivent choice dollars can be used as well.
Treasurer’s report approved.
 
Pastor’s:
Virtual worship through the end of the year.
Christmas Eve service will be in the parking lot and virtual. Pastor Megan will be taking communion around to shut-ins and others.
The SW MN Synod will be electing a new Bishop next year. The question remains on how this will be done. Virtual or in person.
The security lights need to be checked in the parking lot.
Pastor Megan will be on vacation the last week of December.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: 1 December Sunday School Packet will be available for pick-up.
Organizations and Activities: Christmas cookies will be added to the bags that will be handed out to people in the parking lot for the service on Christmas Eve.
Finance and Stewardship: Receiving the cards back that were sent out to all members on commitments for next year.
Personnel: Employee reviews will be done in January
Worship, Music and Arts: Communion dates: January 3rd and 17th, February 7th and 21st as well as February 17th(Ash Wednesday).
Properties: N/A
Other Committees: N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership Records- on going
Painting the Altar- put in newsletter asking for volunteers
Building Use Guidelines- updated
Air Exchange- Chappel Central recommends we upgrade filters. There are no air exchangers in the church.
 
New Business:
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan- updated as needed
Annual Meeting-January 24th and back up date of January 31st, in-person
2021 Proposed Budget- reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Motion made by Jeff and seconded by Willis to give Becky and Mary each $500.00 year-end appreciation bonus. Motion carried.
 
Executive Session:
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 8:39pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting date: January 14th, 2021
January Council Assistant:
 
                      **Minutes approved on January 14, 2021 Regular Council Meeting**
 
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Present: Greg Jans, Richard Larson, Jeff Niedenthal, Sonia Liedman, Willis Chase, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston.
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 7:07 pm
 
Devotions: Richard read a piece on “Gratitude”
 
Agenda modified to include front door repair and addressing the noise coming from the refrigerator in the sacristy.  Also adding to Old business:  Air exchange
Approved as amended by Willis and seconded by Richard.  Motion carried.
 
Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the October 8th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Willis and seconded by Richard. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s:
We are still on solid ground financially. We received generous offerings in October as well as prepaid 2021 pledges.
We had budgeted $1000.00 for Green Lake and are in a financial position to meet that planned amount.
The iPad livestream experiment seems to be working. We initially bought a less expensive tripod, but this month we purchased a much more solid tripod since we will be continuing the Facebook ministry for some time.
We spent $180.00 on two large outdoor banners for the church to bridge the gap until we decide on a permanent sign.
The paperwork was submitted and our PPP loan was forgiven.  The loan was just under $22,000.00. 
A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Pastor’s:
Worship modifications may be needed. Cooperation with the Litchfield churches is ongoing.
Pastor will be off November 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Pastor’s student loans have officially been paid off with help from the Gifts of Grace Program. 
Monies for this can now be put somewhere else in the future.  We can decide.
Confirmation will continue for one more week and then will be off for Advent.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth:   We will continue to have bags with activities and Bible study to take home for the Sunday school twice a month in December.  About 20 bags have been picked up each time.
Organizations and Activities: N/A
Finance and Stewardship:  Grove City fire and rescue have requested their annual donations.  We have given $250.00 in the past.  A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Richard to give $250.00 this year.  Motion carried.
Missions and Outreach Ministry:  Operation Christmas Tree UCAP, Jeff will call to follow-up for this year.
Personnel:  N/A
Worship, Music, and Arts:  Dates to remember:  Set up for Advent 11/22, 11/25 Thanksgiving eve service (web-based) Advent services on Wednesday will be Facebook live and at 6:30 pm on KLFD.  The Holden village service will be followed.
Christmas Eve service on 12/24 tentatively set for 4:00pm in person.  Subject to change.
There was a meeting to discuss the replacement of the green paraments.  A pattern was decided on.  The cost is $980.00 dollars.  A motion was made by Richard and seconded by Jeff to use
Thrivent Choice dollars for this expense.  Motion carried.
Properties:  N/A
Other Committees:  N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership Records- on going
​Painting the altar-put in the newsletter that we are looking for someone to do this task.
Outdoor Sign- temporary sign in place
Building use Guidelines- updated
Air exchange- checking on output
 
New Business:
Review COVID -19 Preparedness Plan- updated as needed
Refrigerator in Sacristy- will check noise and warranty info
Front door repair- repair as needed
Annual Meeting-dates will be January 24th for the meeting and January 31st as a back-up date.  A motion to approve was made by Richard and seconded by Jeff. Motion carried.  We need 10% of the congregation for a quorum.
 
Executive Session:
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 8:16pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting date: December 10th, 2020
December Council Assistant: Greg Jans (replacing Willis Chase)
 
                  **Minutes approved on December 10, 2020 Regular Council Meeting**
 
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Present: Greg Jans, Richard Larson, Jeff Niedenthal, Sonia Liedman, David Martin, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston.
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 7:06pm
 
Devotions: Jeff read a piece on “Leaders”
 
Agenda approved as presented by Richard, seconded by Jeff. Motion carried
 
Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the September 10th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Richard. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s
We’re holding our own. Revenues down a bit. We received $860.00 in memorial donations that were earmarked for the General Fund. Our office expenses were higher due to the yearly payments for the church management software and our computer support contract. The August Synod donation and Pastor Megan’s August benefits payment were both paid in September.
Paperwork will be submitted this month to get the PPP loan converted to a grant.
The bank has changed its name and website address. It’s Grove Bank and the website is grovebancorp.com
 
Pastor’s
We have moved back inside for worship. Confirmation will be in partnership with other local churches and consist of zoom calls and others in the business community will also participate to discuss their contributions and expertise in their chosen areas.
We need to take a closer look at our long-term goal of live streaming worship services effectively. Questions to consider: What do we need?, Who do we need?, What will the overall product look like?
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: Twice a month take home bags for Sunday School will be available.
 
Organizations and Activities: N/A
 
Finance and Stewardship: Remember Green Lake
 
Missions & Outreach: Collecting back-pack program donations
 
Personnel: N/A
 
Worship, Music, & Arts: There will be no Thanksgiving eve coffee and pie and no Advent soup and sandwich this year
Properties: Brian W. will not be able to paint the altar. We will need to find an alternative and the spindle tops on the altar will be repaired and replaced as needed.
 
Other committees: N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership Records- on going
 
Emergency Plan- on hold
 
Outdoor Sign- Richard and Jeff will form a committee and do a temple talk on exploring the options to replace the outdoor sign that was destroyed earlier this year.
 
New Business:
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan: updated as needed and posted in the entryway
 
Building use guidelines: Guidelines document completed. ***A motion to allow outside events at the fellowship hall with agreement that the guidelines provided will be followed was made by Richard and seconded by Sonia. Motion carried.
 
Executive Session:
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 8:50pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
 
Next meeting: November 12, 2020
 
November Council Assistant: Richard Larson
 
                   **Minutes approved on November 12, 2020 Regular Council Meeting**

Present: Richard Larson, Willis Chase, Jeff Niedenthal, Sonia Liedman, David Martin, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston

Richard called the meeting to order at 7:01pm
Devotions: Sonia
Agenda approved as presented

Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the August 13th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Willis and seconded by Jeff. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s
We still have money in the bank!
Software and computer bills will be coming due in September
The Green Lake challenge raised $3161.00
A motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Dave. Motion carried.

Pastor’s:
Stable and continuing to work with the Litchfield area churches. Would like to continue to work with and collaborate in the future. We will be working together remotely on Confirmation.
The plan for my continuing education as a group in October, probably won’t happen, but I will be taking the week of October 13th-19th for personal study.
We need to address what our longer term goal of getting together as a group looks like and address what we’re hearing from our community.
Where do we hear the Spirit calling us? Thinking bigger and broader, crisis can reignite spirituality.

Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: Put together packets for families to pick up twice a month.
Explore the possibility of reading a Bible story to put online for families to view and listen to.

Organizations and Activities: N/A

Finance and Stewardship: N/A

Mission and Outreach: Sunday, September 13th, 8:30 am group service at the Starlite drive-in followed by God’s Work our Hands at the church to complete various projects and clean-up.

Personnel: Annual reviews for staff set for September and October.

Worship and Music: October services will be indoors and Communion dates are October 4th, 18th, and 25th. Barb Larson and Gwen Chase are on altar guild. Confirmation Sunday is October 25th. Prepackaged Communion elements have been reordered. Barb will make flags for prayer requests to be strung in front of the church by the entryway. There will be a five week prayer theme starting September 20th. Healing service will be October 11th, All Saints November 11th, and there will be a paraments meeting on September 19.

Properties: N/A

Other Committees: N/A

Old Business:
Membership records- on going
Qualified Charitable Distributions- waiting to send letter
Emergency Plan- on hold
Painting the Altar- still planned
Worship Plan- October back inside the church
Outdoor Sign- plans for a temple talk to explain to the congregation

New Business:
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan- posted in the entryway.
Hosting Groups- discussion about protocol for cleaning, making sure Plan is followed and meets guidelines.

Executive Session:
Richard adjourned the meeting at 8:25 pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting: October 8th, 2020
October Council Assistant: Jeff Niedenthal
 
                      **Minutes approved on October 8, 2020 Regular Council Meeting**
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Present: Greg Jans, Jeff Niedenthal, Sonia Liedman, Willis Chase, Richard Larson, Dave Martin, Janelle Johnson, Pastor Megan Preston
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 6:59 pm.
Devotions:  Janelle Johnson
 
Agenda approved as presented
 
Reports:  Secretary’s
Minutes from the July 9th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and after a few revisions, a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s:
Holding our own!
A motion to approve was made by Richard and seconded by Willis. Motion carried
 
Pastor’s:
Pastor Megan stated she was back from vacation and had performed a wedding for Damian Zaeska and Courtney Malvin while she was on vacation in Lutsen. Trinity is conducting indoor church services on Sundays at 10am. We will be looking for feedback from families on what they feel will work for them with Sunday School. Confirmation will still be held on Reformation Sunday in October. Becky will be on vacation September 3rd-8th. Pastor stated she is looking to go to Southgrove to give a service and Holy communion. Hopefully clergy visits will be allowed soon.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth:  meet the middle of the month

Organization and Activities:  N/A

Finance and Stewardship:  move the insurance money for the sign to the building fund.

Mission and Outreach: Backpack Program follow-up, Mission Auction?, God’s work our hands scheduled for Sunday, September 13th. We will be joining with other churches.

Personnel:  schedule annual reviews

Worship and Music:  A motion to move worship services back outdoors starting August 30th and continuing through September was made by Jeff and seconded by Sonia. Motion carried. September communion dates are 9/6 and 9/20. Janelle Johnson and Sherri Bergstrom and Altar guild for September. A healing service is being planned.

Properties:  A motion was made by Jeff and seconded by Richard for Sonia to purchase Flag Banners with Trinity’s name on them to use until a replacement sign is purchased. A budget of $250.00. Motion carried.

Other committees:  N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership records-on going

Qualified charitable distributions-resend letter

Emergency plan- on hold

Painting the altar- call Brian

Worship Plan-see above

Outdoor sign-researching different kinds and price points

​CARES ACT charitable giving-research qualifications
 
New Business:
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
 
Executive Session:
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting:  September 10th, 2020
September Council Assistant: Sonia Liedman
  
**Minutes approved on September 10, 2020 Regular Council Meeting**
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Present: Greg Jans, Dave Martin, Janelle Johnson, Richard Larson, Jeff Niedenthal, Willis Chase, Pastor Megan Preston
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 7:09 pm.
Devotions: Dave Martin
 
Agenda approved as presented by Jeff, seconded by Dave. Motion carried
 
Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the June 11th, 2020 meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve was made by Jeff and seconded by Dave. Motion carried
 
Treasurer’s:
June offerings were significantly higher than we usually see for a summer month.
Our PPP government loan period has expired and Sonia will be filing the paperwork to convert it to a grant. We should qualify to have the entire $21,984 loan converted to a grant.
We received our reimbursement from the Meeker Area Ministries for the cost of the March Backpack program.
There’s a provision in the Covid CARES act that makes charitable donations to nonprofits in 2020, 100% deductible on Federal taxes. There’s also a deduction allowed ($300 individual, $600 joint) for those who don’t itemize.
A motion to approve the treasurer’s report was made by Jeff and seconded by Dave. Motion carried.
 
Pastor’s:
We’ve had two outdoor and two indoor services in the last month. We will be prerecording musical selections to play during the indoor services. Pastor Megan is still working with the Litchfield area churches and streaming Sunday morning services. While Pastor Megan is on vacation, there will be no services on Sunday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 9th. Pastor Mindy Czycalla will be on call during this time. While on vacation, Pastor Megan will preside over a wedding in Lutsen for Damian Zaeska and Courtney Malvin.
Pastor Megan painted the parsonage kitchen and 1/2 bath while at home during Covid as well as keeping things running in the church office.
We have also paid out the mission support to Green Lake.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: Sunday School Plan for the fall?
Organizations and Activities: N/A
Finance and Stewardship: N/A
Missions and Outreach Ministry: Backpack program? Baptist Church has a new minister.
Personnel: Still looking to fill the Sunday School coordinator position
Worship and Music: placed order for electrical eternal candle, prepackaged juice/wafer sets have been ordered for communion, communion will be on the 1st and 3rd Sundays, church services are running about 30-45 minutes, options are being discussed to use recorded images for special music, reading stories, reading lessons, etc. to involve the congregation.
Properties: N/A
Other committees: N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership records-ongoing
Qualified Charitable Distributions- resend previous information sheet
Emergency plan-on hold
Painting the Altar- to be completed this summer
 
New Business:
Worship Plan-continue indoor service. While Pastor Megan is on vacation, service will be online only.
Review COVID-19 Preparedness Plan-see attached copy
Outdoor Sign-getting bids for replacement, approximate $5359.00 with insurance value at $4209.00. Clean-up of old sign debris set for Friday, July 10th. Will look at other alternatives for a new sign design.
 
Executive Session:
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting: August 13th, 2020
August Council Assistant: Janelle Johnson
 
**Minutes approved on August 13, 2020 Regular Council Meeting**
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Present: Greg Jans, Sonia Liedman, Dave Martin, Janelle Johnson, Gabby Swisher, Willis Chase, Pastor Megan Preston.
 
Greg called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.
Devotions: Gabby Swisher read the 91st Psalm.
 
Agenda approved as presented.
 
Reports: Secretary’s
Minutes from the May 14th, 2020 meeting and the May 27th, 2020 Special Church Council meeting were reviewed and a motion to approve both was made by Sonia and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Treasurer’s:
A motion to approve was made by Dave and seconded by Gabby. Motion carried.
 
Pastor’s:
Online worship on Facebook and with the Litchfield area churches on KLFD is going well and Trinity’s first drive up service was successful. Plans for the next drive up service on June 14th will honor our graduates with quilts. A picture of each graduate and their future plans will be mailed to the congregation members. Mailings are being sent to our Sunday school children every week, as well, and include activities and readings for them to do. Green Lake ministries has cancelled all summer activities for 2020 and the annual quilt auction will be an online only event this year.
Pastor Megan will be on vacation July 27th through August 10th.
 
Committee Reports:
Christian Education and Youth: N/A
Organizations and Activities: N/A
Finance and Stewardship: N/A
Missions and Outreach: N/A
Personnel: N/A
Worship and Music: N/A
Properties: N/A
Others: N/A
 
Old Business:
Membership records- on going
Qualified charitable contributions- flyer sent to members with information
Emergency Plan- on hold for now
Painting the alter- still planned for this summer
 
New Business:
Worship Plan- June 14th honor graduates at drive up service, June 21st will be a drive-up service as well. Special thanks to the volunteers who are helping coordinate the drive-up services.
 
A motion for Sonia to purchase a new I-Pad for the church was made and so moved by Janelle and seconded by Willis. Motion carried.
 
Executive session:
 
Greg adjourned the meeting at 8:04 pm and we closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
 
Janelle Johnson, Secretary
Next meeting: July 9th, 2020
July Council Assistant: Dave Martin
 
                          **Minutes approved on July 9, 2020 Regular Council Meeting**
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