KENT MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 21, 2007

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Ken Mueller, President.  Devotion was led by Ken Mueller. 

 

Members present:  Jim Chapman, Deanne DeJarnette, Pat Garrett, Linda Kimberling, Shirley Kirchner, Harvey Lembke, Ken Mueller, Tom Reeder, Fred Tetley and Pastor Beese

 

Excused:  Lois Gonseth, Charles Niemann and Joe Poretta

 

The minutes of the July 17, 2007 meeting were reviewed.  A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Shirley Kirchner to accept the minutes as written.  Motion carried.

 

Treasurer’s Report – The report was reviewed.  A motion was made by Fred Tetley and seconded by Linda Kimberling to accept the report as written.  Motion carried.

 

Building Fund Report – The report was reviewed.  Tom Reeder reported the signatories at the bank on the Building Fund Account are currently Don Brohm, Ken Gerardy and Michael Wagner. In view of the fact that Don Brohm will be moving out of town and Tom Reeder has agreed to assume responsibility for maintaining the Building Fund statistical reports, the following resolution was made by Jim Chapman and seconded by Harvey Lembke and unanimously approved by the Council:

 

“Be it resolved that: 

·        Any and all prior resolutions adopted by the Church Council and certified to the First National Bank in regards to the ‘Building Fund Account,’ shall remain in full force and effect, except the authorized check signers.

 

·        Effective September 1, 2007, any person listed below is authorized to endorse checks and orders for the payment of money and withdraw funds on deposit for the ‘Building Fund Account:’

 

o       Thomas L. Reeder

o       Kenneth L. Gerardy

o       Michael Wagner”

 

Pastor’s Report – Pastor Beese reported Nancy had seen the doctor today and is doing much better.  Pastor’s son, Aaron, has been hospitalized in Hutchison, KS, recently as a result of complications associated with the end stages of cerebral palsy.  Prayers were requested.

 

Two adult Sunday School classes will continue this fall.  One led by Lee Dau and the other by Dorothy Engelstad.  Pastor Beese will lead a combined adult class one Sunday each month on the Book of Acts and the material covered at the Synod Assembly last June on “…leading the church forward in a missional way.”  The confirmation class will be invited to attend these sessions which will probably be held in the sanctuary. Another worship setting from the new hymnal is planned.  In anticipation of Sunday School starting September 9, teachers will be contacting their students to personally invite them to attend.  Acolyte training will begin on the third Sunday in September.  Pastor Beese reported that Hair Brown has made more wooden crosses at the request of Christians in Russia and New Guinea.  Pastor praised Hair for his special gift in the name of Kent Memorial Lutheran Church and how this gesture has provided an avenue of Christian witness on an international level.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Christian Education - Vacation Bible School was very successful with Kent members contributing $500 toward expenses.  Sunday School will resume on September 9.  Teachers and assistants are needed for Grades 4-6.  It is anticipated this class could have as many as 18 students.  It was suggested that the Christian Education Committee contact Denise Kralina to coordinate Kent’s participation in the community-wide “Trunk or Treat” for Halloween.

 

Evangelism – Good response to the picnic on August 11.  Most activities were moved indoors because of the extremely hot weather.  Coffee fellowship will resume after both services beginning with the first Sunday after Labor Day.  Volunteers are needed for the coffee fellowship responsibilities. Wedding anniversary dates of members will be confirmed through the church office to be sure significant milestones are not missed.  Additional road signage to advertise Kent is being studied by the Committee.

 

Finance – The budget process will begin soon.  A copy of each Committee’s list of detail expenses for the past year should be requested of Gail Kruse by each committee chair as part of the budget preparation process.   Building Fund envelopes are available in the Narthex.

 

Long-Range Planning – No report.

 

Ministry Fund – No report.

 

Property Committee – A report was available for review.  The weeds have been cut around the pageant area.  Top soil and grass seed are needed behind the parsonage.  Keys still need to be identified in the cabinet.  The neighbors and grandchildren of Shirley Evans have inquired about plantings for the front of the church (neighbors) and the Columbarium area (grandchildren) in Shirley’s memory.  Laura Claggett will be asked to coordinate these requests along with the overall landscaping plan for both areas.

 

Advertising continues in an effort to sell the Massey Ferguson tractor.  The compressor is bad in the air conditioning unit that supplies the office.  Estimates and warranty information are being obtained and replacement of the unit is planned.

 

Social Ministry – The Social Ministry Fair will be September 23rd between services. Plans continue to participate in the Festival of Sharing. The grant proposal submitted to CoMo Electric is still pending.  Study continues on the possibility of concentrating on one family in need to assist and follow throughout an entire year.

 

Youth – Thanks were expressed to the youth who volunteered at the all-church picnic on August 11.  Gail Kruse coordinated service projects for her family church youth group from Nebraska.  Kent was the recipient of window cleaning as part of the group’s efforts.  One church family contracted with group to have numerous chores completed.  The Youth Committee is looking at ways in which Kent Youth can partner with another youth group to provide similar services.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

  • Pat Dau will be asked to update the committee lists.

  • Steve Kralina prepared the brackets to be sent to the shop for galvanizing. These brackets will be used as a trial for installing a back on one of the existing benches in the outdoor worship area.

  • The Nominating Committee met prior to the Council Meeting and came up with a slate of candidates to be asked to serve on the Church Council for a three-year period beginning in 2008.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

  • The WELCA rummage sale was successful.  Total receipts including Thrivent contribution was approximately $3,500.

  • A note will be prepared for the church Newsletter to explain that recent “going away” receptions were initiated and organized by individuals within the church family and were not specifically “church sponsored.”

  • A note will be prepared for the church Newsletter allowing individuals to donate good, clean durable medical equipment to the church for use by members.

 

CORRESPONDENCE – Thank you notes were read from the Pregnancy Help Center for the “baby bottle donations,” from the Child Advocacy Center and from Joan Marshke.

 

NEXT MEETING - September 18, 2007 with Jim Chapman leading the devotion.

 

ADJOURNMENT – A motion was made by Linda Kimberling and seconded by Fred Tetley that the meeting adjourn at 8:05 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer.  Motion carried.

 

 

Darleen Mueller,

Recording Secretary

 

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