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St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Congregation Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Approved via Email April 23, 2008
 

Attendance: Cheryl Croulet,  Bob Deik,  Janie Hopkins, Caryl Morris, Chris Rigby, Ron Patkus, Abby Triebel, Martha Beard, Deacon Ferolito,
                     Lesley Stone-Hurlburt, Art Upright, Pastor Ward. 

Devotions: Art Upright 

Minutes for the January 2008 – A motion to approve the minutes was carried. 

Stewardship Program: Art Upright  Art would like to work on developing an every member visit. This would require visitors from the Stewardship committee to go into the homes of those members who are not able to make it to the meetings and give them a person touch as to what is going on in the congregation. It has been more than seven years since this has happened in St. John’s community. The plans for this will start after Easter. 

2008 Council Member’s Terms: Chris Rigby Three council members will be ending their term this year Ron Patkus, Cheryl Croulet & Chris Rigby. A person from council is needed for the nominating committee, Cheryl Croulet volunteered for the position. 

Mission Team Representation The Council Structure for 2008 was discussed and vacant positions were filled by new council members. Caryl Morris will take Bill Triebel’s place as Treasurer, Marty Beard will take Rob Cohen’s spot in worship, Lesley will fill Nancy Proto’s Fellowship vacancy and Erich will fill Randy Johnson’s place in Ministry. 

Five Year Plan Process: Art Upright would like to put a long range plan into place.

How do we want to proceed?

 March 2008 Meeting will be March 25

 Treasurer’s Report: Caryl Morris Income was higher than expected, expenses were over budget.

 Staff Reports

 Mission Team Reports

 The meeting was closed with a prayer lead by Pastor Ward.

 Submitted by:

Cheryl Croulet

Council Secretary