ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 15, 2010

             St. John’s Church Council met on June 15, 2010 at 7:00p.m. Those present included Nancy Breed, Gloria Heuck, Rod Kleckler, Mike Miller, Denise Norman, Virgle Onnen, Barb Otten, Ken Smith, Jannet Taylor, Shawn Wolfe, Doug Zientara, Intern Ted Carnahan and Pastor Leo Patterson.

Pres. Norman welcomed Mike Miller who will fill vacant Council seat created by Lee Bardier’s March 2010 resignation.

Devotions were led by Intern Ted Carnahan.

Agenda was approved as printed.

Report of the Pastor:
-Appreciated pre-planning done for Pastor Mark’s Sabbatical. Keeping the focus on Christ’s Church.
-Vacation Bible School good example of working together

Report of the Intern:
-Thank you for the picnic celebration
-Part of min lock-in for 3rd and 6th graders
-Part of program for Women’s Day of Prayer and Healing June 5
-Conducted funerals for Marian Smith, Sally Readel, Tom Goss
-Synod Assembly June 18-19
-Special God and Country Service July 4

Approved minutes from My Council Meeting.

Treasurer Nancy Breed discussed financial reports Council members received in their mailboxes. Quarterly installment for undesignated endowment put into general fund for expenses. $1,000 donated from St. John’s member to be used where needed most.

MINISTRY TEAMS:
Stewardship:
-Filming done by Gloria and Dale Heuck of members telling their faith journeys
-Film now being edited by Andrew
-Film used as part of Stewardship Campaign in the Fall

Social Ministry:
-Feed the Children Program
-312 sandwiches first week, 400 sandwiches second week
-Self Help helping with this at St. John’s
-Sandwiches taken to various sites
-Fold over sandwich bags collected on Father’s Day

Intern Committee:
-Picnic for Intern Ted and family good turnout considering the weather. Intern Chuck and family who have finished at Immanuel also invited.
-Preparations being made for Intern Rita coming end of July.

OLD BUSINESS:
-Safety Committee:
-Security System just under $15,000
-Cameras and also key pad for emergency
-Office Manager and other staff can monitor on their computers
-No maintenance agreement, cheaper to pay for repairs as needed
Sabbatical:
-Couple changes in schedule
-Council contact people have received no emergency calls (Council name given to callers after office is closed)

Goals:
-Continue to promote use of name tags
-Home Extension a source of information for after school program for latch-key kids.
-Target 18-25 year age group
             -Sauk student housing good contact, also check with NIU Campus Ministry and other churches for names of their Sauk students
-Dial-a-message; phone tree
-Will contact Unit 5 schools for information on this
-Temple Talk on new carpet

NEW BUSINESS:
-One custodian while Diana out with foot surgery
-Motion made by Rod Kleckler seconded by Gloria Heuck for Special Offering for July/August/September to go to LOMC. Motion carried.
-Website Update
-Questions and or comments should go directly to Intern Ted and Andrew Stutzke

Barb Otten will open and close in July.

Shawn Wolfe will give devotions at July council meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:55p.m. with all joining hands and praying The Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Jannet S. Taylor, Council Secretary