KENT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 17, 2007

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

 

Members present:  Deanne DeJarnette, Lois Gonseth, Linda Kimberling, Shirley Kirchner, Harvey Lembke, Ken Mueller, Charles Niemann, Joe Poretta, Tom Reeder, Fred Tetley

 

Excused:  Jim Chapman,  Pat Garrett and Pastor Beese

 

The minutes of the June 19, 1997 meeting were reviewed.  A motion was made by Fred Tetley and seconded by Linda Kimberling to accept the minutes as written.  Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Ken will prepare a note for review by Pastor Beese and Harvey Lembke (Stewardship) to place in the next newsletter concerning income being down.  The portion of the Memorial Fund designated for the Elevator Fund will be placed in a six-month CD at Community Bank.  A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Charles Niemann to accept the report as written.  Motion carried.

 

Building Fund Report – Appreciation was expressed for Don Brohm’s reports on the status of the Building Fund.  Don will be moving out of the community and Tom Reeder will assume the task of providing these monthly reports to the Church Council.

 

Pastor’s Report – Pastor Beese called to inform the Council that he was at the hospital with Nancy at the time of the meeting.  Pastor said he had no formal report to give, but wanted the Council to know that he is very pleased with the first six months of his ministry at Kent.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Christian Education – No report.

 

Evangelism – Fred Tetley reported that Carol Reeder and Eileen Moeller have agreed to serve on the Evangelism Committee.  An all-church picnic is planned for August 11 between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the Church grounds.  Lunch will be available indoors.  Children games and a “Bake Walk” will be part of the festivities. Help will be needed for setup and take down.   Sunday coffee fellowship is being held between services during the summer months and seems to be working out very well.

 

Finance – No report.

 

Ministry Fund – No report.

 

Property – The air conditioner at the south end of the Fellowship Hall has been repaired.  The ice maker is working.  The septic alarm system has been repaired.  A work day is needed to weed and mow the pageant grounds.  Pat Dau has agreed to help identify and tag keys for the new key cabinet.  The bid sheet for the tractor has been posted.  Ken will place an ad in the Highway 5 Beacon and on the Country Sale radio program.  Microtech Distributors in Stover will be contacted regarding the cost to place the tractor on e-Bay. Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase much needed lawn mowing equipment.  A sprinkler system for the front of the church was discussed.  On option would be to use volunteer labor to do the lay out.  Pastor Beese arranged for tree trimming at the parsonage at his expense.  A motion was made by Joe Poretta and seconded by Charles Niemann that Pastor Beese be reimbursed $200 toward the $800+ total cost of the tree trimming at the parsonage.  Motion carried.

 

Social Ministry – Minutes from June 28, 2007 outlined the requests and responses for assistance.  More information will be provided on participation in the Festival of Sharing in October.  Melba Bangert has agreed to present a brief “temple talk” on July 22 to outline the social ministry program at Kent.

 

Stewardship – No report.

 

Worship & Music – The cruise worship went well in July.  The last date is August 8 in Cartwright Cove at the 45 mile marker.  Kathleen Marco continues to do a wonderful job as organist.

 

Youth Ministry – The Youth Committee will meet tomorrow to discuss participation in the All-Church Picnic. The Katy Trail Bike Ride went very well with six adults and nine youth participating. Gail Kruse and Leann Brumm were strong finishers. Pastor Beese and Ken Mueller displayed great biking skills and were able to complete the six-mile trek.  Gail Kruse suffered a “bruised ego” when she came too close to the bike trail’s edge.  The youth would like to make the trip an annual event.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

  • Update Committee Assignments – Pat Dau will be asked to make revisions based on recent additions.

 

  • Outdoor Worship Area – Steve Kralina is assisting in preparing brackets for placing backs on one of the original benches as a trial effort.  Weeding and spraying needs to be done.

 

  • Elevator Study – A meeting of the Committee will be arranged.

 

  • Pictorial Directory – Lois reported the finished product should be received any time.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

  • WELCA Rummage Sale – Will be the first weekend in August.  Donations can be left in the adult education classroom.

 

  • Nominating Committee – Six members will be leaving the Council at the end of 2007.  Those members leaving include Deanne DeJarnette, Harvey Lembke, Linda Kimberling, Ken Mueller, Joe Poretta and Fred Tetley.  This group will make up the Nominating Committee and were asked to bring names of suggested nominees  to the August Council Meeting. The committee will meet one-half hour before the regular Council meeting to select names of nominees for Council beginning in January 2008.

 

NEXT MEETING – Will be August 21, 2007 with Ken Mueller providing the devotion.

 

ADJOURNMENT – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Fred Tetley that the meeting adjourn at 8:15 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer.  Motion carried.

  

Darleen Mueller,

Recording Secretary

 

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