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Connection October 2014
Ebenezer/Tripolis Lutheran Parish
PO BOX 356
Kandiyohi, MN 56251
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KANDIYOHI, MN 56251
Volume 3, Issue 8
October 1, 2014
Fellow Disciples,
I want to step away from the Lutheran primer I’ve been sharing with you and instead focus on one of the
themes of our Synod’s Fall Theological Conference. We had a number of speakers this year on several
different topics, but the one that struck me most was the keynote by Dr. Marcia Bunge (Professor at
Gustavus Adolphus College). She gave the conference some powerful insight into the church’s misuse of
the diakonia (from which we derive the word “deacon”). The church has over-simplified the word to mean
“acts of humble service.” But Dr. Bunge points out a more accurate understanding of diakonia would include the idea of agency.
Diakonia does include acts of humble service, but those acts are done on behalf someone (in the church’s case, God). We love
and serve our neighbor as God’s agents. Our identity as Christians leads us to diakonia.
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Ebenezer & Tripolis Evangelical Lutheran Churches are congregations of the Southwestern Minnesota Synod of the Evangelical
Lutheran Church of America. We believe and profess that we are God’s people, saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ who
lived, died, and rose again for us. We have been sent into the world to share God’s love with others by means of our words and
deeds. We invite you to join us as we come together regularly to celebrate this good news and then go forth to proclaim it to the
world.
Dr. Bunge used this understanding of diakonia as a launching point to talk about how the church must serve our children and
youth. And, in particular, help them form their identities as Christians. The challenge the church faces, however, is declining
influence in the lives of children and youth. Dr. Paul Hill, Director of Vibrant Faith Ministries, calls this the “Great Omission.”
The church has de-emphasized faith formation at home. For decades now the church has placed too much emphasis on its own
role (ad the role of church leaders) in ministry. Nowhere is this more evident, Paul and David pointed out, than in our Baptismal
Rite. During that Rite we ask the parents to make a series of promises regarding all the ways that are to help form their child’s
faith. The problem with that though, is that the church then proceeds to not equip those same parents for that great task and
instead monopolizes faith formation as occurring primarily at church. Unfortunately, research is clear that faith formation does
not happen mainly at chur ch. It happens at home and in our daily lives.
Here is a sampling of the research Paul and David presented:
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Ebenezer Lutheran Church
610 Atlantic Ave. W
PO BOX 356
Kandiyohi, MN 56251
(320) 382-6264
www.ebenezermn.org
[email protected]
Pastor Jon Nelson
Worship Service—9:30am
Sunday School (Sept.—April) - 10:30am
All Are Welcome!
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1988-89, the SEARCH Institute asked this focus question in a study of Protestant congregations:
“Who do 7-12 graders identify as the key faith formative influences in their lives?”
Mother
74% female
81% male
Father
50% female
61% male
Pastor
44% female
57% male
Grandparent
29% female
30% male
Youth group 30% female
30% male
Friends
29% female
22% male
1995, the Center for Youth Ministries asked 20 exemplary youth ministry leaders,
“What are the critical factors in faith formation?”
- Parents, Other Caring Adults, Peers, Service, Retreats, Story, Music
2003, Dartmouth Medical School Institute for American Values (a secular study!) asked,
“What is the state of American youth and what do they need in order to be healthy?”
- “American youth are in a deteriorating state of mental and behavioral health.”
- “The adult/cultural reactions to this state is inadequate and contributing to the problem.”
- “What’s causing this crisis in American childhood is a lack of connectedness…close connectedness to other
people, and deep connections to moral and spiritual meaning.”
- “We believe that building and strengthening authoritative communities is…our best strategy…authoritative
communities are groups that live out the types of connectedness that our children increasingly lack.”
2005, Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton asked two questions,
“What is the character and content of the spiritual lives of American teenagers? What shapes that character and content?”
- “Parents are normally very important in shaping the religious and spiritual lives of their teenage children, even
though they may not realize it.” p.56
- “The best general rule of thumb that parents might use to reckon their children’s most likely religious
outcomes is this: ‘We’ll get what we are.’” p. 57
- “…a lot of research in the sociology of religion suggests that the most important social influence in shaping
young people’s lives is the religious life modeled and taught to them by their parents.”
Or, to sum all of this research up simply: faith is caught more than taught! Over the next few years, I hope to emphasize the
important role of the home in faith formation in this parish; and not only for our families with children, but all of our homes.
In Christ,
Pastor Jon
As servants of Christ,
grounded in prayer,
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
seeks to joyfully witness
and share the love of Jesus,
who is our rock and foundation.
Tripolis Lutheran Church
3249 County Road 8 SE
PO BOX 356
Kandiyohi, MN 56251
(320) 382-6461
www.tripolischurch.org
[email protected]
Pastor Jon Nelson
Sunday School (Sept.—May) - 9:30am
Worship Service—11:00am
Summer Worship (June—August) - 8:00am
All Are Welcome!
EBENEZER & TRIPOLIS
Tripolis-Ebenezer Lutheran Church
Joint Council Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
7:00 p.m.
Council Members Present: Mike Jacobson, Traci Smith, Ryan Fostervold, Andrew Lindquist, Craig
Aurand, Mike Grahn, Jackie Nelson, Keith McClain, Sarah Gustafson, Allison Peterson, Tom Wodash, Lisa
Hoffer, Nancy Bruggers, Orin Stene, Daryl Deisting, Krista Lindstrand, Wayne Zarnott, Brad Hawkinson
TRIPOLIS EBENEZER
Remember in Prayer
Phebe Lutheran Mission in Liberia
All Tripolis & Ebenezer Shut-Ins
The family of Gwen Larson—passed away
Laura Jeseritz—bed rest with baby due mid Oct.
Eileen Bosch—recovery from broken arm
Camron McClain—treatment for cancer
Jo Abrahamson—Rice Therapy Suites—recovering from surgery
Ruth Ann Norling—Knee replacement surgery/recovery
Clarence Theesen—recovery from surgery at home
Thelma Bengtson—Hospice Care
LeRoy Turbes
Charlotte Turbes
The family of Larry Dorschner—passed away
Worship Leaders
Worship Leaders
Members Absent in BOLD
1. Meeting called to order by Ebenezer Council President, Tom Wodash
2. Devotions-Pastor Jon
a. Pastor Jon led the council in devotions. The theme was riddles and how the church
family needs to have fun together.
3. Approval of minutes from August meeting. Motion was made, seconded, and approved.
4. Pastor’s Report:
a. Pastor Jon will be attending a Fall Conference.
b. There will be some changes for worship services. The Worship and Music committees
have decided on high (featuring the organ) and low (featuring more contemporary
music) services. Pastor Jon has been making changes to accommodate.
c. Preparing for LYO and confirmation to start September 17th.
5. Old Business:
a. Executive committees from both churches met and discussed the candidates for a new
joint church secretary. The executive committee made a recommendation to extend
the position to Janelle Hanson. After discussion, a motion was made and seconded, and
approved to offer the position to Janelle Hanson.
b. Family Promise –Nancy Bruggers has created a list of ways that people can volunteer for
Family Promise and will put in the bulletin and see if there is response from the
congregations.
6. New Business:
a. A motion was made, seconded, and approved to pay both secretaries wages during the
training period.
b. Motion was made, seconded, and approved to have each church contribute $100
towards the purchase of a thank you gift for Megan Morrison’s service to the church.
c. Pastor Jon will research options to switch contracts from Bennett to Marco for copying
needs. Pastor Jon will line up a demo and research the change in cost.
d. Pastor Jon will research options for a folding machine for the secretary to use to fold
bulletins.
7. Adjourn: Motion was made to adjourn the joint council meeting, seconded, and carried.
October 5 —Lisa Ziehl/Pastor Jon
October 12—Brad Saeger/Megan Morrison
October 19—Emilie Ziebarth/Pastor Jon
October 26—Bob Schueler/Cathy Schueler
October 5 —Matt Wattnem
October 12—Marilyn Zarnott
October 19—Lisa Hoffer
October 26—Maddy Oswood
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Acolytes
October 5-Erin Vruwink
October 12-Dylan Saue
October 19-Addy DeKraai
October 26- Kyle Bosch
Tripolis & Ebenezer are looking for more
volunteers to serve as cantors, lectors, &
assisting ministers. If you are willing to serve in
this way, please contact Pastor Jon, Paula Grahn,
or Carol Benson.
Acolyte
October—Bethany Oswood
October
Council Members on Duty: Craig Aurand & Traci Smith
Ushers: Pam DeKraai & Ginger Gilbertson
Worship/Music: Megan Morrison
Altar: Bernice McClain & Brenda Reynolds
Evangelism & Social Ministry: Jackie Nelson
November
Council Members on Duty: Mike Grahn & Ryan Fostervold
Ushers: Russ & Sue Klint
Worship/Music: Cathy Schueler
Altar: Amy Molash & Lisa Ziehl
Evangelism & Social Ministry: Ginger Gilbertson
October
Council Member on Duty: Orin Stene
Greeters: Dennis & Dawn Fries
Ushers: Jon Lindstrand & Matt Wattnem
Altar: Linda Cuchna & Barb Swenson
Flowers: Dawn Fries
November
Council Member on Duty: Lisa Hoffer
Greeters: Bill & Marvis Hallberg
Ushers: Delton Peterson & Paul Oswood
Altar: Deb Wodash & Lorraine Eickhoff
Flowers: Marilyn Zarnott
OFFICE HOURS
NEXT CONNECTION
deadline is Monday, October 20
For the November Edition
FRIDAYS
8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
This is a change from Megan’s hours. However, these
are flexible hours. If you need to meet with Janelle,
please contact her ahead of time to make sure she will
be in the office.
EBENEZER & TRIPOLIS
GREEN LAKE MINISTRIES NEWS
The Scrapbook Buzz & Craft Retreat is coming soon at Green Lake Bible Camp November 20-23. Quilting, beading,
stamping, scrapbooking, needlework; whatever your craft may be, pack your supplies & join in a fun weekend. Two
& three night options are available. Go to www.gllm.org for more information or to register.
MUSIC FOR MISSION:
SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENT
SCHOLARSHIPS
REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS
Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bethel Lutheran Church in Willmar, MN
Cost: Free will offering
Ebenezer
Maxine Potter
Kenny Oveson
Charlotte Turbes
Ruth Hoffman
Thelma Bengtson
Lakeland conference ELCA churches to gather, enjoy
music from different congregations to raise funds to
support Empangeni Circuit youth to apply for
registration and scholarships at South African technical
colleges and universities.
All ages are welcome to attend, enjoy and celebrate our
musical talents!
For more information, visit with Audrey Thompson.
COMMUNITY MEAL
Volunteers Needed
second shift 5:15pm-7:30pm
Community Meal
Hosted by Tripolis and Ebenezer
Sunday, October 19
Served at Calvary Lutheran Church, Willmar
Contact Jackie Nelson 320.894.5655
LYO COFFEE FUNDRAISER
LYO is selling Fair Trade Coffee as a fundraiser for
their upcoming events. The coffee is
available in displays in the entrance area of both
churches. Prices range from $8.00-$8.50 for 10oz.12oz. packages, depending on type.
Tripolis
Karen Larson
Ila Peterson
Mark Your Calendars—EBENEZER
OCTOBER EVENTS
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Confirmation 6:30 pm at Tripolis & LYO at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 5: Mission Sunday Coffee Hour 10:30 am
Wednesday, Oct. 8: Confirmation 6:30 pm at Tripolis
Thursday, Oct. 9: Anna Circle 9:15 am
Saturday, Oct. 11: Miriam Circle @ Deidra’s 9:00 am
Saturday, Oct. 11: LYO Hayride & Bonfire 4 pm at Tripolis
Sunday, Oct. 12: Mamie Holm’s 100th Birthday 2 – 4 pm at Ebenezer
Monday, Oct. 13: Harvest Festival Decorating 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Church Council Meeting 7:00 pm at Tripolis
Wednesday, Oct. 15: Confirmation 6:30 pm at Tripolis & LYO at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 19: Harvest Festival Pie and Coffee 10:30 am
Sunday, Oct. 19: Ebenezer/Tripolis Host Community Meal at Calvary
Tuesday, Oct. 21: Mary Circle 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Confirmation 6:30 pm at Tripolis
Thursday, Oct. 23: Do-Be Doers 9:00 am and Potluck at 12:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 31: Deisting Wedding Rehearsal
Saturday, Nov. 1: Deisting/McLaughlin Wedding
EBENEZER OCTOBER
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Choir Practice 8:30 am
Sunday Worship at 9:30 am
Sunday School at 10:30 am
All Are Invited
To Celebrate the 100th Birthday of
Mamie Holm
Sunday, Oct.12
2 pm-4 pm
Ebenezer Fellowship Hall
TRIPOLIS OCTOBER
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Sunday School at 9:30 am
Sunday Worship at 11:00 am
Mark Your Calendars—TRIPOLIS
OCTOBER EVENTS
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Confirmation 6:30 pm & LYO 7:30 pm at Tripolis
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Choir Practice 7:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 2: Rachel Bible Study 7:30 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 7: Lydia Bible Study 1:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 7: Young Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 8: Confirmation 6:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 8: Choir Practice 7:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 9: Annual Fall Supper 4 pm—7:30 pm
Saturday, Oct. 11: LYO Ditch Cleanup, Hayride and Bonfire at Tripolis 4:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 14: Church Council Meeting at Tripolis 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 15: Confirmation 6:30 pm & LYO 7:30 pm at Tripolis
Saturday, Oct. 18: Family Fun Night at Keith & Cathy McClain’s 5:30 pm
Sunday, Oct. 19: Ebenezer/Tripolis Host Community Meal at Calvary
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Confirmation 6:30 pm at Tripolis
Wednesday, Oct. 22: Choir Practice 7:30 pm
Thursday, Oct. 23: Deborah Bible Study 7:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Quilting Group 9:00 am &
Trip. Oct. Anniversaries
Potluck Dinner 12:00 pm
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Tuesday, Oct. 28: WELCA Meeting 1:00 pm
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David & Gayle McClain
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Choir Practice 7:30 pm
4
Craig & Ruth Aurand
4
John & Lindsay Theget
4
David & Marlene Isaacson
6
Travis & Thea Dickerson
Eb. Oct. Anniversaries
8
Paul & Nancy Freed
12
Mark & Kayla Lindstrand
15 Duaine & Pat Bosch
20
Terry & Audrey Thompson
17 Dale & Joyce Helmke
25
Daryl & Karen Deisting
20 Mike & Nadene Schliep
20 John & Michelle Beeman
21 Robert & Tamara DeKraai
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Eb. Oct. B-days
Gary Carlson
Jerome Hoffer
Kristy Carity
Chuck Lindstrand
Joshua Lanners
Ian McGillivray
Dan Hallberg
Nancy Kaehler
David Nelson
Joel Backlund
Timothy Redepenning
Mamie Holm
Morgan Kroes
Orin Stene
Terry Thompson
Dallas Kashmark
Jennifer Knudson
Helen Lundberg
Abby Rae Stark
Pam Stern
Knolan Wattnem
Mona Latterell
Gigi Brouillette
Marilyn Zarnot
Trip. Oct. B-days
Nadene Schliep
Brookelyn Johanneck
Adaline DeKraai
Brenda Reynolds
Amber Schueler
Thea Dickerson
Bob Schueler
Mary Dahline
David Nelson
Robert Saue
Tracy Helmke
John Theget
Aaron Howard
Katie Steinhaus
Coleman Davis
Marcia Ziegler
Leon Visser
Sandra Stierler
Jeffrey Stegeman
Aaron Knutson
Frank Ziebarth
Dean Alinder
Art Griffin
Rick Dahline
Holli Serwe
Pam DeKraai
Tami Ruf
Serena Knutson
Andrew Bosch
Penny Dahlberg
Kelly Gruis
Wanda Knoll
Shirley Knoll
EBENEZER
HARVEST FESTIVAL
PIANIST/ORGANIST NEEDED
Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 19, with
coffee and pie served following the worship service. Family
names beginning with J - Z are asked to bring a pie. Miriam
Circle will be serving. The Harvest Festival special offering
is designated for our "Building and Improvement Fund".
Ebenezer is looking for a
part-time pianist/organist for
Sunday morning worship. Please
see Pastor Jon for more
information.
Council Meeting Minutes
Ebenezer Lutheran Church
September 9, 2014
Members Present: Tom Wodash, Nancy Bruggers, Krista Lindstrand, Allison Peterson, Wayne Zarnott, Brad Hawkinson,
Lisa Hoffer, Orin Stene, Daryl Deisting
Members Absent: In Bold
Meeting called to order by President Tom Wodash.
1. Secretary’s Minutes: Motion made (Allison), seconded (Orin), and carried to approve as printed.
2. Treasurer’s Report: Motion made (Lisa), seconded (Nancy), and carried to approve as printed.
3. Old Business
a. Street assessments were passed at the City Council meeting. No date yet when they will take place. No
bill has been received by the church.
b. Nancy has made a list of ways that people can volunteer to put in the bulletin. Will see what response
we get from the congregation.
c. New cord was purchased for the microphone.
4. New Business
a. Ebenezer Annual Pork Loin dinner will be Wednesday, September 10th.
5. Committee Reports
CR2: Music and Worship (Nancy)
a. The committee has decided on offering alternative services. High Sundays will feature the organ and
traditional music. Low Sundays will feature more contemporary music and less Liturgy.
CR3: Children and Youth (Krista, Lisa)
a. Sunday School Rally Sunday is September 14th. Pastor Jon will be blessing the Sunday school teachers
during the service that day.
b. LYO and Confirmation begins on September 17th.
CR4: Outreach & Service (Allison, Wayne, Tom)
a. Noisy offering will begin in October to raise money for the Salvation Army toy drive. Money will be
collected during church on all Sundays in October. Sunday school kids will go shopping for toys in
November.
CR5: Property (Brad, Orin, Daryl)
a. Screen in nursery room has been fixed. The shade was also replaced.
b. Floors in the basement were waxed.
Motion made, seconded, and approved to adjourn the meeting. We prayed the Lord’s Prayer together.
Respectfully submitted:
Krista Lindstrand
Secretary, Ebenezer Church Council
EBENEZER
Shouts of Thanks!
Thank you to
Doug Gratz for
manicuring the lawn for
the church supper!
It looked great!
MISSION COFFEE SUNDAYS
Our monthly Mission Coffee Hour will be held
on Sunday, October 5, following worship. A big thank
you to Deb Wodash and Nancy Bruggers for
serving. Money raised at these monthly coffee hours
will continue our Women's Mission Outreach by
supporting our companions in South Africa to
assist school children with school uniforms and
scholarships as well as support the Community Meals
program at Calvary Lutheran Church. If you would like
to help serve coffee for this Mission Outreach, there is a
sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Your willingness to serve
is very much appreciated.
CHOIR
Ebenezer Choir will resume practices Sunday, October
5th, at 8:30am 'round the piano in the
Fellowship Hall. Looking forward to
making music together again. If you enjoy
singing, come, join us! If you have song
suggestions, bring them (or let Carol B.
know ahead of time) ... 'O, sing to the
Lord!'
A great big shout of THANKS to
everyone who helped with our
9TH ANNUAL PORK SUPPER!
It was a great success and we served
418 people.
We couldn’t have done that without
such a wonderful church family!
GOD IS GOOD!
DO-BE DOERS
Do-Be Doers will gather in the Fellowship
Hall October 23rd at 9am. There will be quilts to tie
- evidently 'someone' has been busy this summer
making quilt tops. If you have other projects you
are interested in 'doing', bring them; or if you just
want to relax and 'be' with us, you are most
welcome. Potluck noon lunch will be shared.
“But be doers of the word, and not hearers only,
deceiving yourselves. But the one who looks into
the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres,
being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he
will be blessed in his doing. “
James 1:22, 25
FLOWER COMMITTEE
The Flower Committee will be decorating for Harvest
Festival on Monday, October 13, at 6 p.m. If anyone
has pumpkins, etc. to share for decorating at church,
please bring them to the church. If you have any
questions, please contact Marilyn Zarnott.
EBENEZER WOMEN’S CIRCLES
Anna Circle
Thursday, Oct. 9 at 9:15am
Location: Barb Swenson’s Home
Leader: Ladonna Hallberg-Sook
Miriam Circle
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:00am
Server: Jan Stene
Leader: Donna Kashmark
Mary Circle
Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00pm
Server: Mona Latterell
Leader: Marilyn Zarnott
TRIPOLIS
CHOIR
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Tripolis choir will practice at 7:30pm on these Wednesdays: There will be a family fun night at Keith &
Cathy McClain's home on Saturday, October
Oct 1
18th at 5:30pm. All are welcome. There will be
Oct 8
pumpkin decorating and carving along with a
Oct 22
potluck supper starting at 6pm and a
Oct 29
bonfire. Please bring a chair and a dish to share.
Questions contact Cathy at 212-9295.
We will sing for worship on Oct 12th.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Brent & Katie Steinhaus on
the birth of their daughter Harper Joy on
Saturday, Sept. 13. Everyone is
healthy and doing well. Harper is
the granddaughter of Brad & Rita
Jacobson.
News & Notes
Women of the ELCA
By Karol Markfelder
Traditions of sharing and generous giving by Women of the ELCA continued at the
Triennial Gathering last July in Charlotte. At the opening worship, $38,978 was
collected during that thankoffering service which was designated to go to the
churchwide organization to support the entire ministry of the WELCA. At the closing
worship, $41,649 was received. This offering will be shared between Katie’s Fund
(25%), scholarships (25%) and the ELCA International Leaders Initiative (50%). In-kind
gifts to support local organizations striving to meet the needs of families experiencing
poverty were also received. Women contributed $14,787 in gift cards, 15,877 minutes
in phone cards, 6,635 toilette items, 3717 pair of socks, 118 quilt kits, ll6 quilts and
1,508 prayer shawls. Women were also busy making quilts to be sent overseas at the
quilt cottage.
The next (10th) Triennial Convention and Gathering will be in Minneapolis, MN. The dates
are July 11-15, 2017, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. I learned that we live in the
heart of Lutheran country here in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa. With that in mind,
we should be able to double the attendance at the next triennial gathering. It will be an
experience you will never forget. I know I will be planning to attend in 2017 and hope
more of you will consider going.
Our next WELCA meeting will be on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 1:00 p.m. The Quilters will be
quilting starting at 9 a.m. and then have a potluck dinner at noon. All women are welcome
to come and quilt and/or join us for the meeting at 1 pm.
TRIPOLIS
Tripolis Lutheran Church Council Minutes – Tuesday, September 9th, 2014
Council Members present: Ryan Fostervold, Mike Grahn, Sarah Gustafson, Mike Jacobson,
Andrew Lindquist, Keith McClain, Craig Aurand
1. Meeting called to order by Council President, Mike Jacobson
2. August Secretary’s Report approved: motion: Craig second:Ryan
3. Treasurer’s Report:
a. Profit and Loss statement provided to council
b. Expenditures provided to Council
4. Committee Reports:
a. Christian Education
i. Sunday School starting Sunday, September 14th, 2014
b. Worship and Music:
i. High and Low Sunday will be implemented
ii. Would like to look into a projection screen and projector installed in the sanctuary
iii. Summer church service was discussed briefly and will be talked about again next Spring
c. Evangelism and Social Ministry: no report
d. Youth:
i. Camron McClain Benefit Saturday, September 13th, 2014
e. Property:
i. Met with Electrician. Having lights repaired/replaced on exterior
ii. Steeple should be repaired/maintained - currently rusty and needing to be sanded & painted
iii. Lights need to be replaced in the sign
iv. Plants have been replaced that had died around sign
v. Mike sprayed the weeds in the parking lot
f. Memorial: No new Business
5. Old Business: none
6. New Business: none
7. Adjourn: motion: Keith second: Ryan
Closing with The Lord’s Prayer