Members Present:  Tom McKenna, Mary Revie, Don Lawler,  Len Mowinski, Pastor Moe, Pastor Hermansen, Mike Stein, Ron Paul, Corliss Sherry-Jenkins

 

Not Present: Joan Travis Tania Schultz, Carol Buuck

Guests Present:  Carol Campbell

 

Meeting called to order by Tom McKenna at 6:45 PM

 

Opening Prayer/Devotion: Mary Revie

 

I. American Heritage Girls Club

Carol is a church member and is currently involved in Girl Scouts.  She is looking into starting an American Heritage Girls Club, which is similar to the Girl Scouting organization, and wanted to inquire as to the possibility of Lord of Grace chartering the club and allowing the meetings to be held at the church.  It was suggested the council seek more information.   

 

II. Modifications to and approval of Minutes: 

………. moved to accept the minutes as written. …………seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.  

Review of Actions Items

See attached action items report

III. Pastors’ Reports: Pastor Moe/Pastor Hermansen

Pastor Moe-See Attached     

Pastor Hermansen-See Attached

 

IV. Treasurer Report: Ron Paul

Review of Financial Reporting

Ron reported that he and Shannon have completed the bank statement reconciliation for 2004 and were going to be working on 2005.  They were able to reconcile within a few hundred dollars, a reasonable amount in light of the length of time since the transactions and the recording practices for that year.

 

VI. Ministry Team Reports                                                  

Gift Giving: Don Lawler: See attached report

 

Worship / Stephen Ministry: Tania Schultz: No report submitted.

 

Education: Mary Revie: See attached report

 

Fellowship: Joan Travis: No report submitted.

 

Youth: Len Mowinsk: No report submitted

Summer youth trip tentatively planned for July 24-28th 

 

Property / Building: Mike Stein: See attached report

Outreach: Corliss Jenkins-Sherry: See attached report.  Corliss also talked about the wall raising for the Thrivent Build Habitat House and encouraged all those that could attend to do so.

VII. Old Business: Tom McKenna

Staff Support Team Update:

 

Nominating Committee Update:   

 Constitution and Bylaws Update:  see action items                    

VIII. New Business                                                                           

Annual Report Preparation:  Tom encouraged those who have not submitted their reports to the office should do so ASAP.

 

Other:  Don Lawler suggested there should be someone (I can’t remember the term he used) who is the designated “lock up the church person” and he volunteered to do that.          

 

IX. Closing Prayer and Adjourn                                

???????? moved to adjourn. ????? seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.


1. Call to Order/Opening Prayer

The meeting was called to order by Council President Tom McKenna at 7:00. Tom stated that we surpassed the 46 members needed for a quorum. Pastor Hermansen opened the meeting with a prayer

2.  Review of Annual Report

Tom explained the contents of the report and encouraged all members to read the report in depth. Tom reviewed the membership statistics. According to the statistics, there has been a growth in membership. 

3. Review of Financial Report

Tom gave an overview of the giving. For both the general fund and the building fund giving is below what is needed. 

The saving account has $180,846.20. With increased costs for staff and decreased giving, we will have to transfer money from the saving account to cover operating and building expenses. 

4. Internship

Pastor Hermansen explained that the Grand Canyon Synod has asked Lord of Grace to accept Andrew Schlecth as a pastoral intern. This will be at no cost to Lord of Grace. 

Lord of Grace was chosen to be an intern site because we are still considered a mission church and because Lord of Grace has strong leadership.

The duties of the intern will include helping with bible studies, preaching occasionally, and other duties as assigned. The intern will not be responsible for developing any new programs. The internship begins August 27, 2006 and will continue for twelve months. 

John Reeves and Richard Krohn shared testimonials regarding Mr. Schlecth and spoke highly of his skills and commitment to his faith. The congregation approved accepting Andrew Schlecth for the 12 month internship.

5. Thanks to Outgoing Council Members

Pastor Hermansen expressed gratitude to the outgoing council members Tom McKenna, Mary Revie, and Len Mowinski. Pastor Hermansen presented gifts to each of them. 

6. Nominating Committee Recommendations

Julie Salaz, chairperson of the Nominating Committee, reviewed the list of nominees for the council positions, nominating committee and Synod Assembly. Vicki Shearer was elected as president; Mike Stein was elected as Property Team Leader; Chris Pendelton was elected as Youth Team Leader and Pandora Larsen was elected as Education Team Leader.  Don Lawler, Elizabeth Teager and Cappie Bennett were elected as Synod Assembly delegates. Elected members for the Nominating Committee include Nathalie Janke, Jim McCarty, Julie Salaz, Len Mowinski and Tom McKenna. 

7. Constitutional Amendments

Tom McKenna reviewed the recommended changes to the Lord of Grace constitution.

Tom recommended making changes to the constitution on a bi-yearly basis in order to   stay in line with the church-wide synod constitution. The constitutional amendments were approved by a vote of 72 Yes 2 No and 2 Abstain

8. Synod Assembly

Don Lawler asked for prayers as the delegates to the Synod Assembly struggles with several important issues facing the church at this time. 

9.  Adjournment  

Stephen Simi moved to adjourn the meeting. Julie Salaz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously