1. (Ref. C10.01) The annual Congregational Meeting shall be held in two sessions. Session one will be on the second Sunday of November and session two on the second Sunday of February.

The agenda of session one shall consist primarily of:

• 1) Approval of budget for the coming year.
• 2) Election of new Council members.

The agenda of session two shall consist primarily of:

• 1) Pastors year end report.
• 2) Committee Reports.
• 3) Other business.

2. (Ref. C13.07 & C4.04) To better fulfill the congregations' responsibilities as outlined in this constitution (C12.04) the following committees shall be organized by and be responsible to the Council of this congregation:

• 1) Committee on Worship and Music.
• 2) Committee on Christian Education.
• 3) Committee on Evangelism.
• 4) Committee on Social Ministry.
• 5) Committee on Finance.
• 6) Committee on Church Property.
• 7) Mutual Ministry Committee.
• 8) Committee on Stewardship.
• 9) Long Range Planning Committee. (Added at 2/10/02 Cong. Meeting)
• 10) Ministry Fund Committee (Added at 11/9/03 Cong. Meeting)
• 11) Youth Ministry Committee (Added at 11/9/03 Cong. Meeting)

The responsibilities of these committees are outlined as follows:

Worship & Music

This committee shall assist the church council in assuring that the worship services are conducted regularly and in accordance with the liturgy of the ELCA. They shall be responsible for the provision and maintenance of musical instruments, for the recruiting and training of ushers, greeters, lectors and cantors, and be certain that hymnals and other devotional materials are provided and properly cared for. The Altar Guild shall be responsible to this committee for the care of paraments, vestments, and other worship appointments such as Altar flowers, and shall provide for the means and supplies of the sacraments (i.e. wafers and wine) and the certificates necessary for weddings, baptisms and other functions as directed. In consultation with the pastor, choir directors, and organists they shall provide music supplies appropriate for use in the worship services. This committee shall supervise and strive to advance the welfare and effective service of the choirs and the congregation.

Christian Education (including a Youth Group)

This committee shall be responsible for the recruiting of qualified teachers for Sunday Church School and for other learning opportunities for youth groups and adults. They shall provide suitable teaching and worship materials, encouraging the use of such material published or approved the ELCA. This committee shall seek to introduce the churches periodicals and books of family devotion into the homes of the congregation. One of the primary aims of the committee shall be to bring the call to the ministry of the Gospel and to other full time church vocations to the attention of qualified youth of the congregation. The Christian Education Committee may organize a subcommittee of at least (3) members on youth ministry, approximately one half of its membership being youth between the ages of 14 and 21 at the time of their appointments. The youth ministry subcommittee would be responsible for developing programs of study and activity of special interest to the youth.

Evangelism

This committee shall be responsible for the implementation of a program to see that this congregation, relying on the Holy Spirit, shall proclaim the Gospel by example and by programs to invite all people to repent and share the Lord's kingdom. The congregation shall motivate its members to witness to their Faith at every opportunity in daily life. It shall try to restore those who have lapsed from active membership, bring new members into the fellowship of the church, and recruit, equip, and support new members of the congregation for these activities. It shall provide for the communication of the Gospel through fellowship in the wider Christian community. It shall make certain that other functions witness to the faith of the church.

Social Ministry

This committee shall be responsible for the implementation of a program to see that this congregation shall live by faith active in love. It shall motivate, equip, and support its members to visit the sick, the infirm, and the imprisoned, and to minister to the poor and the distressed; to serve as Christians in all the institutions and structures of society of which they are a part; and individually and corporately to foster justice, overcome oppression, alleviate suffering and care for the earth. In these efforts the congregation shall cooperate with the synod and the church wide agencies of the ELCA, other Christian churches and other groups in society. It shall make certain that its other functions strengthen the motivation and ability for service.

Finance

This committee shall be responsible for preparing a draft budget for the year including this congregations share in the support of the mission of the ELCA and the Central States Synod. They shall submit this draft budget to the church council for its action and later presentation to a congregational meeting. This committee shall exercise oversight of all financial affairs of the congregation to make sure they are being conducted efficiently, giving particular attention to the prompt payment of all obligations. It shall, subject to approval of the church council, be responsible for the congregations investments. It shall also provide for annual audits of the treasurer (and financial secretary) as well as the accounts of the church school and other organizations within the congregation.

Church Property

• 1. This committee may seek the required volunteers to accomplish their purpose, which is to oversee the care, protection, repair, maintenance, decoration and replacement of all church property and equipment.
• 2. Maintains records of all plans, specifications, guarantees, insurance coverage, inventories, contracts and agreement forms.
• 3. Recommends to the church council the budgetary needs for repairs, maintenance, replacement, protection and care of the property and equipment for the congregation. These recommendations should be prioritized based on the need and the projected plans of the congregation.

Mutual Ministry

A Mutual Ministry Committee of six (6) members, 3 chosen by the council and 3 by the pastor, shall serve the function of keeping the pastor and council advised about the conditions within the congregation and to interpret to the congregation the ministry of the professional leaders. This committee shall meet with the pastor at least quarterly.

Stewardship

Jesus warned his followers about money the servant becoming money the master, "No servant can serve two masters, for either he/she will hate the one and love the other, or he/she will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and Mammon." (Lk 12:13) The task of the Stewardship Committee shall be to hold this ideal before the congregation; reminding us that giving of our time, talents, and treasures is our way of returning thanks for God's blessings to us. This thank-offering we give to God is to be used to support the mission of the Church locally as well as throughout the world.

Long Range Planning (Addition approved at 2/10/02 Cong. Meeting)

This Committee shall be a visionary committee to project and coordinate the needs and programs of the Congregation. This committee shall be responsible for continuing to update a master plan for the Congregation. The plan shall include church building and property, as well as staff and program needs. They shall review all gifts to the Congregation to insure that they are consistent with the needs and programs of the Congregation, working in consultation with the property and other appropriate committees

Ministry Fund (Added at 11/9/03 Cong. Meeting)

A Kent Memorial Ministry Fund Committee of six voting members of this congregation shall be elected at the Congregational Annual Meeting. The Congregation Council shall provide a list of candidates for this office annually and this list shall be published two weeks before the election. The term of office will be three years with the first slate of members serving staggered terms. Each year following the initial election, two members will be elected. At all times at least one member of the committee shall serve on the Congregation Council. The treasurer of the congregation shall maintain a separate account of the Kent Memorial Ministry Fund. The pastor of the congregation shall be an ex-officio, with voting privileges, member of the committee. The purpose of the committee shall be to implement the guidelines of the Kent Memorial Ministry Fund.

Youth Ministry (Added at 11/9/03 Cong. Meeting)

The Youth Ministry Committee shall be responsible for developing programs and activities of special interest to the youth of elementary and high school age, including spiritual growth, service of others, and social fellowship. It shall promote the attendance of our youth at Bible Camp. It shall encourage and enlist the youth of the congregation for full time service in the larger church.

3. (Ref. C12.07) As a clarification regarding membership in this congregation as stated in C8.05.E of this constitution, the following applies: A confirmed member who has not communed or made a contribution of record during the preceding twelve months shall be placed on an inactive roll by the Council during its annual review of the membership roster as mandated by C12.07. Such persons who have been placed on the inactive roll shall remain persons for whom the church has a continuing pastoral concern. If, however, after twelve months on the inactive roll, said member has not communed or made a contribution of record, their membership in this congregation shall cease. [During this twelve month period on the inactive roll said member(s) will be contacted by the Pastor or other designated member to attempt to reactivate said member(s) to active status.]

4. (Ref. C11.01) The Council of this congregation shall make provisions for a recording secretary and treasurer. Provision shall also be made for a Financial Secretary to record membership giving and prepare annual statements of giving. These appointees need not be voting members of the council. These appointments are for one year, subject to renewal by the council.

5. Parents shall present their children for Holy Baptism in early infancy and shall diligently nurture them in the Christian faith in the home and in the schools provided by the congregation. (2/14/1993 Addition)