KENT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 19, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ken Mueller, President. Devotion was led by Fred Tetley. New council members for 2007 were welcomed to the meeting. The outgoing members were thanked for their service to the council. Ken Mueller introduced the new members to the process for receiving mail through mailboxes in the church office.
Members Present: Deanne DeJarnette, Pat Garrett, Lois Gonseth, Linda Kimberling, Wayne Langton, Harvey Lembke, Ken Mueller, Joe Poretta, Joe Proch, Fred Tetley and Pastor Lingwall
Excused: George Patterson and Karen Pragman
New Members Present: Jim Chapman, Charles Niemann, Shirley Kirchner and Tom Reeder
A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Fred Tetley to accept the minutes of November 21, 2006 as published. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Pat Garrett to accept the Treasurer’s Report as published.
Building Fund Report – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Fred Tetley to accept the Building Fund Report as published. Ken Mueller reported a gift to the building fund had been received from members of the church in the form of stock. A motion was made by Fred Tetley and seconded by Lois Gonseth that the stock be sold and the proceeds deposited into the building fund account. Motion carried.
Pastor’s Report – Pastor reported he has been working with the confirmands and they have requested an opportunity to lead the Sunday morning service on January 7, 2007. In response to a question concerning the flow of information to the church council from standing committees, Pastor Lingwall reported that it has been his experience that monthly council meeting move along more quickly when council members have had an opportunity to review committee minutes prior to the meeting. It was suggested that minutes be placed in the mailboxes of council members by the Sunday preceding the monthly council meeting. In this way, church council members will be better prepared to ask questions and take appropriate action based on committee recommendations. Pastor Lingwall reported an intercom system had been installed between his office and the church secretary’s office and it has been working very well.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Christian Education – Minutes were available for review. The Christmas Program on December 17 was considered a success. Gail Kruse was credited with recruiting many young children to participate in the program. Several of the children have been attending Sunday School regularly. Karen Pragman is leaving the committee after serving as Chairperson for three years. Volunteers for the committee are being recruited.
Evangelism – Shirley Kirchner has agreed to be responsible for recruiting Sunday morning coffee fellowship volunteers for 2007. The Tetley’s will continue to update the sign on Highway 5. Eunice Langton agreed to be responsible for monitoring the bread inventory for Sunday morning first-time visitors. Following the Children’s Christmas Program on December 17, the committee provided all children with Christmas gift bags on behalf of Kent. The Committee anticipates coordinating a new church pictorial directory after Pastor Beese arrives.
Finance – No report.
Long-Range Planning - The Committee anticipates preparing a Time and Talent Form for members to complete. It is expected that this tool will be helpful to Pastor Beese as he begins his ministry at Kent. Members of the Long-Range Planning Committee have been visiting standing committee meetings to determine member ideas for the future of Kent Memorial in 2, 5 and 10 years. The subject of an elevator to assist members to the lower level for summer outdoor worship and choir activities will again be addressed by the Long Range Planning Committee.
Property Committee – A retaining wall has been completed behind the church. Shelves have been installed in the basement area for storage of special/seasonal event supplies and costumes. Door closers will be installed on the doors of the new bathrooms adjacent to the Fellowship Hall. The outdoor children’s play area needs some repair. Repair has been completed on the oven in the kitchen. Further work is needed on the light over the drive-through at the front entrance.
Social Ministry – Gifts have been delivered to the Show-Me Christian Home. Kent members have also responded with gifts for children identified in need through the CADV in Camdenton. These gifts will be delivered next Saturday. Calls for community assistance continue to be received and Kent’s response is coordinated with Community for Christ in an effort to determine legitimacy of need and ability to respond.
Stewardship – No meeting.
Worship and Music – Pastor Lingwall’s last Sunday will be January 14. It is anticipated that Pastor Beese will begin his ministry on February 4, 2007. It will be necessary to seek pastoral coverage for the last two Sundays in January. Michael Wagner continues to follow up leads for the church organist position.
Youth Ministry – A church-wide Tators and Talent Night is planned for January 20, 2007. Future youth activities include a bike hike along the Katy Trail in the spring. New committee members are being recruited.
OLD BUSINESS
Columbarium Update – Dedication was postponed due to the heavy snow storm.
New Members – Photographs need to be taken and posted on the bulletin board. Ken Mueller will contact Don Brohm to arrange for the pictures. Biographical information will also be prepared for the Kent News.
Committee Assignments – A reminder was given to the Council members of the committee assignments that were given out at the November meeting.
HVAC System – Nip Mohler (HVAC contractor for the new building) met with members of the Property Committee on December 4, 2006 and explained how the HVAC system should operate. The church is divided into five zones for heating and cooling. Two of these zones are controlled by an energy management system that divides the week into categories of occupied and unoccupied, with the ability to override a setting, in case of a change in the activity schedule. A written description of how the system operates was provided by Nip and was made available to the church council.
Council Notebooks – New council members should receive a meeting notebook from one of the retiring council members. Ken Mueller will coordinate this transfer.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointed Positions – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Harvey Lembke to reappoint Jean Killion as Financial Secretary and Gail Kruse as Treasurer. Motion carried. A motion was made by Pat Garrett and seconded by Linda Kimberling to reappoint Darleen Mueller as Recording Secretary. Motion carried.
Election of Council Officers for 2007 – A motion was made by Harvey Lembke and seconded by Linda Kimberling to re-elect Ken Mueller as President of the council for 2007. Fred Tetley moved that nominations cease. Both motions carried. A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Fred Tetley that Harvey Lembke be re-elected as Vice-President of the council for 2007. Joe Poretta moved that nominations cease. Both motions carried. Installation of the Church Council will be held January 7, 2007 at the 8:00 a.m. service, including those appointed as officers of the congregation.
Benevolent Fund Balance – A motion was made by Deanne DeJarnette and seconded by Linda Kimberling that any remaining monies in the “Benevolent Fund-Other” for 2006 be divided evenly between Morgan County and Camden County Habitat for Humanity. Motion carried.
Annual Report – All reports are due in the church office by January 26, 2007.
New Pastor Compensation Agreement – Ken Mueller provided the council members with the proposed completed “Definition of Compensation, Benefits, and Responsibilities of the Pastor,” a form provided by the Central States Synod and completed by Ken Mueller and Harvey Lembke. After approval, the completed form will be sent to the Synod for their review and then be passed on to Pastor Beese for his signature acknowledging his agreement with the contents of the document.
After review and discussion of the document, a few suggested changes were recommended by Pastor Lingwall as the Synod’s representative. A motion was made by Fred Tetley and seconded by Joe Poretta to approve the document as amended.
Next Meeting – January 16, 2007 with devotion by Harvey Lembke.
Adjournment – A motion was made by Joe Proch and seconded by Wayne Langton that the meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer. Motion carried.
Darleen Mueller,
Recording Secretary
