KENT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 20, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Ken Mueller, President.  Devotion was led by Deanne DeJarnette.

Members Present:  Jim Chapman, Deanne DeJarnette, Pat Garrett, Lois Gonseth, Linda Kimberling, Shirley Kirchner, Harvey Lembke, Ken Mueller, Charles Niemann, Joe Poretta, Tom Reeder and Pastor Beese.

Excused:  Fred Tetley

The minutes of the February 20, 2007 meeting were reviewed.  The Youth Committee report should be corrected to reflect that $179 was received for Community for Christ on “Souper Sunday.”  Motion was made by Jim Chapman and seconded by Charles Niemann to accept the minutes with the revision.  Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report - A loss was apparent in the comparison of receipts to budget.  This deficit was attributed to the cancelled services during severe weather in January. A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Harvey Lembke to accept the Treasurer’s Report as published.  Motion carried.

Building Fund Report – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Shirley Kirchner to accept the report as published.

PASTOR’S REPORT - Pastor reported mid-week Lenten Services are going well.  A change in format for the Children’s Sunday message will be trialed. Pastor reported on a request he had received from the local Boy Scouts’ Council in support of their program.  This request will be forwarded to the Social Ministry Committee for action. A request from Spirit FM Radio for a donation was tabled.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Christian Education – Two adult Sunday School classes have been well attended.  Pastor Beese is working on a date to begin confirmation.  The local ministerial alliance will hold an organizational meeting for Vacation Bible School.  An Easter Egg Hunt by the senior youth is being planned.

Evangelism – A meeting will be held next Monday.

Finance – No report.

Long-Range Planning – A meeting is scheduled next week.

Ministry Fund – No report.  Will be meeting in April.

Property – The Easter Pageant area has been prepared.  Ernie Hibdon has donated the gravel to improve the pageant walkway.  A thank you has been sent to Ernie by Joe Poretta.  A key box has been donated by Roger Gardner and installed in the work area of the church office for key identification and storage.  The Garagnani Garden area has been spruced up by trimming and clearing away brush.  The lettered sign has been moved from the Missouri Highway 5 right-of-way.  Surplus HVAC materials have been removed from the basement by Nip Mohler and given to Habitat for Humanity.  Lawn preparation has begun with an application of pre-emergent for weed control.  Joe Poretta donated a new plastic container for aluminum cans next to the garage.  Further yard work needs to be done behind the church and parsonage.  Old wiring will be recycled and the monies donated to the youth program.  Yard maintenance is very time-consuming and mowing teams have been organized to reduce the amount of time each volunteer spends at the church doing yard work each week.  One of the ovens in the church kitchen needs a pilot light repaired.  An electrician has been asked to look at a breaker problem associated with the light on the steeple and the chandelier in the front drive.

Social Ministry – There have been many requests for assistance with utility bills.  Pat Garrett reported on a program CoMo Electric has to assist customers with their utility payments.  The committee is looking at the possibility of participating in the Festival of Sharing in Sedalia this fall.

Stewardship - No meeting.

Worship and Music – Pastor Beese is agreeable to resume the monthly midweek worship at various locations on the Lake during the summer months. A method for assuring the acolytes have a copy of the bulletin available to them will be instituted.  Hymn selection was discussed.

Youth – A bike trip is planned in June along the KATY trail with funds raised at the Taters & Talent Night.  A swim party at the local pool has been organized.  The youth have been asked to participate in the Festival of Sharing in Sedalia in October.  They received $60 so far this year in recycling aluminum cans.

OLD BUSINESS

Committee Assignments – Pat Dau will be asked to provide each Council member with an updated list.

 Time & Talent Forms – Lois Gonseth reported to date only about 40 forms have been completed and returned.  Blank copies will again be placed on the tables in the Fellowship Hall for completion during coffee fellowship.

Elevator Fund – Marlene Lambie memorials have been received toward this fund. 

Outdoor Worship Area – A small group has been meeting to plan improvements in this area.  A hand rail will be installed along the south side of the worship area to assist with egress. An ice cream social and auction is planned for May 19, 2007 to raise additional funds for this improvement.

Easter Pageant – Preparation is going well, with Toni and Michael Wagner coordinating the production with the assistance of Jerry Fitzhugh.

Delegates to Synod, June 1-3, 2007 – Chuck and Joyce Wanamaker have agreed to be delegates with Jim and Nelda Chapman as alternates.

Pictorial Directory – Appointments can now be made by calling 1-800-866-2263 and identifying Kent Memorial Lutheran Church and Contract #18080.  A section of the directory will include “Associate Members and Friends.”  Notification will be made to those persons who may wish to be included in this section of the directory.

Next Meeting – April 17, 2007 – Pat Garrett will lead the devotion.

Adjournment – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Jim Chapman to adjourn the meeting with prayer at 8:30 p.m.  Motion carried.

Darleen Mueller,

Recording Secretary