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COUNCIL DELEGATES & OFFICERS PRESENT: John Remacle, Larry Nebelsick, Misty Miller, Carol Woltzen, Susan Beck, Steve Richarz, Lanette Koehn, Ivan Ortman, Dianne Dawson, Al Scott, Katie Ortman, JoLynn Verhey, Tracy Fischer, Rev. John Price A Quorum Was Present COUNCIL DELEGATES & OFFICERS ABSENT: Dorothy Buseman ELDERS PRESENT: none ELDERS ABSENT: Lincoln DeKramer ALTERNATES PRESENT: none STAFF PRESENT: Starlyn Church VISITORS: Sandy Giegling MODERATOR: Rev. John Price MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Dianne Dawson, Chairperson DEVOTION AND OPENING PRAYER: Carol Woltzen APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Steve Richarz made a motion to approve the October 26, 2009 minutes as printed. Lanette Koehn seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the minutes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Training people to use the video camera Yearly calendar is on the bulletin board. Additional pieces for the Nativity set were purchased. TRUSTEES: A new stove for the parsonage was purchased. The whiteboards were hung. The fire extinguishers need to be checked. The light in the hallway needs to be fixed. STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE: Larry Nebelsick made a motion to accept the preliminary budget and to present it at the annual meeting for congregation approval. Steve Richarz seconded the motion. Council VOTED and motion carried. FUND | Oct 1 2009 BALANCE | DEPOSITS | DISBURSEMENTS | Oct 31, 2009 BALANCE | General Fund | $50,739.62 | $13,346.59 | $14,966.13 | $49,120.08 | Capital Improvement | $36,439.89 | $6,140.00 | $915.80 | $41,664.09 | Special Services | $2,685.39 | $2,845.00 | -0- | $5,530.39 | Music-Choir Fund | $2,316.91 | -0- | -0- | $2,316.91 | Scholarship Fund | $38,697.05 | -0- | -0- | $38,697.05 |
Riverside Cemetery | $10,308.24 | $500.00 | -0- | $10,808.24 | Memorial Funds | Undesignated | $799.85 | -0- | -0- | $799.85 | Roofing Project | $2,500.00 | -0- | -0- | $2,500.00 | Library | $1,213.12 | -0- | -0- | $1,213.12 | Bells | $729.94 | -0- | -0- | $729.94 | Music | $1,779.40 | -0- | -0- | $1,779.40 | Horse Camp | $5,496.65 | -0- | -0- | $5,496.65 | CD #4619 | $1,103.91 | -0- | -0- | $1,103.91 | CD #4632 | $$3,120.91 | -0- | -0- | $$3,120.91 | CD # 4081 (4/09) | $1,806.73 | -0- | -0- | $1,806.73 |
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Misty Miller submitted this report. Misty Miller and April Flannery are planning the Christmas program, which is December 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM. A soup and sandwich lunch (free will offering) will be served by the Senior High youth group. A collection will be taken for the Children’s Inn (final donations) or people may bring non-perishable food items for the McCook County food pantry. WORSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP: Confirmation Bibles need to be ordered. Sandy Giegling submitted this report. The committee discussed questions that have come up about adding a second service in the future. Topics discussed were how this would affect Sunday School, Treasury (counting money), praise band and splitting up the congregation. Also discussed were having a Sat. night service and a Sun. morning service. This would take care of the Sunday School and Treasury issues. The committee feels that having two services would split up the congregation, but in order for our church to grow, it is an option that should be explored. The committee proposes to the council that we explore and promote the possibility of having two Sunday morning services on the last Sunday in January. One service would be at 9:30 and one at 11:00. Pastor John would do the sermon for both. The committee also proposes to the council that during Lent the church has two services; one on Saturday night and one Sunday morning. Pastor John would also do the sermon for both services. The Saturday service would be at 7:00 PM. There would be no Wednesday night services this year. That would alleviate any problems with pioneer club and youth group. The Worship and Membership Committee will start promoting both of these changes as soon as the Council approves this. The committee has a handout to review from Pastor John. It is titled “Hospitality Ministry” and deals with, as a church, how we handle new people and visitors. It deals mainly with greeters and ushers. Pastor John was also going to pass this along to the elders since they line up the greeters. The committee is going to review it and have discussion at the next committee meeting. Sandy Giegling made a motion to have a 7:00 PM Saturday service in addition to the Sunday morning service to provide more opportunities for worship for families. The Saturday night service would begin January 9, 2010 through February 13, 2010, and then be evaluated. Misty Miller seconded the motion, the Council VOTED and the motion carried. PASTORAL RELATIONS : Carol Woltzen submitted this report. The PPR committee met on November 10 and November 17, 2009. Committee members present on November 10 were Gerry Beck, Lori Shumaker, Carol Woltzen and Pastor John. On November 10 the committee worked on a report to be submitted to the United Methodist conference regarding the Staff/Pastor Parish Ministry Expectations Worksheet. The committee also looked at the tool we have for completing the pastor's evaluation. PPR will use what they have for this year, but determined that something new should be developed before next years' evaluation is completed. Names were submitted to the Lay Leadership committee for their consideration. Committee members present on November 17 were Gerry Beck, Lori Shumaker, Gayle Janzen, Carol Woltzen, and Pastor John. The Pastor evaluation was completed and will be shared with Pastor John on November 30 or December 1, 2009. The committee discussed salary increases for Starlyn Church as Church Administrative Assistant, Ministries Coordinator, and Music Director. Those recommendations were given to the Finance Committee. Pastor John has requested no salary increase for 2010. The Recommendation Concerning Pastoral Appointment for the Year 2010-2011 form will be completed and mailed to Rev. Greg Kroger, District Superintendent. WORLD OUTREACH : The World Outreach committee met on November 2, 2009 to discuss the benefit for Hannah Price. Lanette Koehn, Janine Nielson, Joni Gaffer, Roger Ketcham, and Steve Richarz were present. On November 12, 2009 Sandy Giegling and Steve Richarz went to the Prison Chapel service at the Prison Lighthouse Fellowship Church in the Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls.. The committee filled a propane tank for a local mission, and the committee does not have a bill yet. Roger Ketcham and Janine Nielson agreed to remain on the committee. The benefit for Hannah Price on November 21, 2009 was a huge success thanks to the efforts of Joni Gaffer, Janine Nielson and Lanette Koehn. The total amount raised was $3,412.74. Ferlyn and Karen Hofer donated a hog for the raffle. The committee thanks all who had a hand in this. UWS: Lanette Koehn reported that 65 shoe boxes were collected for Operation Christmas Child. DORCAS: Dorothy Buseman submitted this report. On November 12, 2009 Dorcas met and planned the Christmas luncheon. The Dorcas will have a potluck at noon on December 10, 2009. The next meeting is in March due to not meeting in January and February. All ladies of the church are welcome to come to the meetings. MEMBER AT LARGE: No report. ELDERS: No report. MINISTRIES COORDINATOR REPORT: Starlyn Church reported she made 19 visits and four hospital visits. She leads a Bible Study at the Canistota Good Samaritan Center. Starlyn is working with Erv Ortman to submit an article to Guidepost about the soldier quilts. The last Pioneer Club meeting for 2009 is December 9, 2009 and will resume on January 6, 2010. The congregation prayed over a quilt for Sally Ortman. PASTOR’S REPORT: Pastor John reported Communion was served at the rail to 128 people on November 1, 2009. Communion was served at the Canistota Good Samaritan Center on November 10, 2009 to seven people. Communion was served to one shut-in. Pastor John made three hospital visits, thirteen visitations, one staff meeting and one trip to the food pantry. Pastor John attended one meeting, special session of Annual Conference (Methodist), at Aberdeen on November 20-21, 2009 Junior high youth group met two times with average attendance of thirteen junior high youth. Senior high youth group met two times with average attendance of eighteen senior high youth. The junior high youth group and senior high youth group did a mission project, Trick or Treat so Others Can Eat Food Drive. They collected food for the food pantry. Pastor John took vacation days from October 31-November 4, 2009. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORTS: Al Scott made a motion to approve the committee reports. Larry Nebelsick seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the reports. NEW BUSINESS: Pastor John made a motion to give $500 to a local mission. Ivan Ortman seconded the motion, Council VOTED, and the motion carried. Pastor John made a motion to purchase a high rise stool to put in the large stall in the women’s bathroom, to be paid out of the capital improvements fund. Lanette Koehn seconded the motion, Council VOTED and the motion carried. NEXT MEETING: The Annual Congregational Meeting is Monday, January 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM. The newly elected Council will meet following the annual meeting. Worship and Membership will serve. Trustees lock the church in December. The Stewardship and Finance Committee locks the church in January. ADJOURNMENT: Carol Woltzen made a motion to adjourn. Misty Miller seconded the motion, Council VOTED and adjourned. CLOSING PRAYER: Pastor John
COUNCIL DELEGATES & OFFICERS PRESENT: Larry Nebelsick, Misty Miller, Carol Woltzen, Susan Beck, Steve Richarz, Lanette Koehn, Ivan Ortman, Dianne Dawson, Katie Ortman, Jo Lynn Verhey, Rev. John Price A Quorum Was Present COUNCIL DELEGATES & OFFICERS ABSENT: John Remacle, Dorothy Buseman, Al Scott, Tracy Fischer ELDERS PRESENT: none ELDERS ABSENT: Lincoln DeKramer ALTERNATES PRESENT: none STAFF PRESENT: Starlyn Church VISITORS: none MODERATOR: Rev. John Price MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Dianne Dawson, Chairperson DEVOTION AND OPENING PRAYER: Misty Miller APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Larry Nebelsick made a motion to approve the September 28, 2009 minutes as printed. Steve Richarz seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the minutes.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Misty Miller purchased a video camera for $430. Other people need to be trained to use it.
A yearly calendar will be placed on the bulletin board.
TRUSTEES: The committee is waiting for a carpet cleaning estimate. The farm rent was reviewed and it will remain the same. The committee will review the staff salaries for which they are responsible.
STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE: Budget requests are due. The committee has a possibility for someone to take the financial secretary position.
FUND | Sept 1, 2009 BALANCE | DEPOSITS | DISBURSEMENTS | sept 30, 2009 BALANCE | General Fund | $50,527.82 | $16,570.75 | $16, 358.95 | $50,739.62 | Capital Improvement | $36,439.89 | -0- | -0- | $36,439.89 | Special Services | $1,857.39 | $828.00 | -0- | $2,685.39 | Music-Choir Fund | $2,316.91 | -0- | -0- | $2,316.91 | Scholarship Fund | $38,697.05 | -0- | -0- | $38,697.05 |
RiversideCemetery | $10,308.24 | -0- | -0- | $10,308.24 | Memorial Funds | Undesignated | $799.85 | -0- | -0- | $799.85 | Roofing Project | -0- | $2,500.00 | -0- | $2,500.00 | Library | $1,213.12 | -0- | -0- | $1,213.12 | Bells | $979.94 | -0- | $250.00 | $729.94 | Music | $1,779.40 | -0- | -0- | $1,779.40 | Horse Camp | $5,496.65 | -0- | -0- | $5,496.65 | CD #4619 | $1,103.91 | -0- | -0- | $1,103.91 | CD #4632 | $3,087.99 | Int. $32.92 | -0- | $$3,120.91 | CD # 4081 (4/09) | $1,806.73 | -0- | -0- | $1,806.73 |
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Misty Miller submitted this report. CE members are working to pick out material for Preschool – 6th grade. Cody Church is taking care of the High School and I have notified Monte Fuhrman and Susan Anderson about finding something for Jr. High. We are asking parents to let us know whether or not their kids will be participating in the variety show/program. A note will go home the first Sunday in November. The Christmas Program is set for Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11am. We need to confirm that the youth mission group will be serving a free will offering soup/sandwich lunch after the program. If they don’t want to we will open it up to other groups or may just turn it into a potluck. The Christmas program will be a variety program and will include Jr. and Sr. High classes as well open to puppets, adult bells, piano students, anyone that wants to participate is welcome. The elementary students will continue with the Children’s Inn mission project through December 6, 2009. Misty Miller will be setting up a Christmas tree in the narthex and people can place items they purchased under the tree. Members of CE committee will be making purchases with the money that is donated by the elementary kids and anyone else wishing to contribute. Misty will be taking the items to the Children’s Inn on or before Dec. 14, 2009 This project was initiated with VBS this summer. Various items or money will be collected and used to purchase items for the kids at Children’s Inn. A note, at least one per family, went home the first week of Sunday school. There is information on the bulletin board by the kitchen on items needed.
WORSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP: After discussion about having a second service (as a trial) in January, Council recommended referring this issue back to committee to answer questions in regard to details of the second service.
PASTORAL RELATIONS: The committee submitted names of potential committee members to replace the outgoing committee members to the Lay Leadership committee
WORLD OUTREACH: Steve Richarz submitted this report. The World Outreach committee met on October 12, 2009 with Lanette Koehn, Joni Gaffer, Kevin Van Winkle, Roger Ketcham, Steve Richarz, Pastor John, and visitor Hannah Price. Hannah presented us with a possible mission partnership with Summit House, which is a community project with Sioux Falls Seminary. Further information is needed. We also discussed buying soft cover Life Application study bibles for the prison. We are going to have Mission Sunday sometime after the first of January. Steve Richarz helped with a local Mission on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. A young couple needed $150 to purchase a car. This couple also needed to move from Canistota to Vermillion because of the terms of his parole. Adam helped load their things Saturday morning, and Steve moved them to Vermillion. On October 8, 2009 Starlyn Church, Cody Church, Pastor John, Roger Ketcham, Al Scott, Dena Richarz and, Steve Richarz attended Prison Chapel Service at Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls.
UWS: Lanette Koehn reported that over 600 people were served at the turkey supper. The UWS extends their thanks to everyone who helped make this supper a success. Del Church and Peggy Parry will be the co-chair for the turkey supper in 2010.
DORCAS: Dorothy Buseman reported the Dorcas prepared for the craft room at the turkey supper. The craft room did well, so the Dorcas can give to different missions. The next meeting is November 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Lela Hoffman is serving and Dorothy Buseman has devotions. All ladies of the church are invited.
MEMBER AT LARGE: No report.
ELDERS: Dianne Dawson attended the Presbytery meeting on Friday, October 23, 2009 in Brandon, SD. The Presbytery encourages news items for the church to be sent for the newsletter. The Presbytery ordained three new pastors. Prayer cards and calendars were handed out to each church. The Book of Order is being updated. The Elders continue to greet weekly and participate in communion and baptisms.
MINISTRIES COORDINATOR REPORT: Starlyn Church reported that she made 11 visits, 3 hospital visits, and led the Bible study at Good Sam. The group began the study of Genesis. Because Prayers and Squares have quilts in the closet, some of them have begun making quilts for Project Linus. Project Linus gives a quilt to every child, age 0-18, who is in the hospital. The ladies from our church attended Women of Faith on October 16- 17, 2009. There were 2 tickets that didn't get sold and 4 bus rides that didn't get paid for, so our church will have to cover that. I will be implementing a policy next year that if you buy a ticket and back out, you still have to pay for the bus ride if that was to be your form of transportation. Starlyn spoke to Erv and Arleen Ortman's Sunday School class that came and ate our turkey supper. I explained the ministries of Prayers and Squares, the soldiers' quilts and Pioneer Club. They took up a collection and donated $32 to Pioneer Club. The Pioneer Club Fall Family party is October 28, 2009. The Pioneer Club will be watching a Veggie Tales movie on self-esteem. Devotions will be on pumpkins and the pumpkin prayer. Lunch will be caramel apples, nuts/M & M's/candy corn and apple cider. The apples were donated by Homestead Orchard. Pioneer Club has taken in around $2700 and has spent about $3700 (this includes the fall party and Christmas ornaments). PASTOR’S REPORT: Pastor John reported Communion was served in the pew to 156 people on October 4, 2009. Communion was served at the Canistota Good Samaritan Center on October 13, 2009 to six people. Communion was served to two shut-ins. Pastor John made two hospital visits, nine visitations, two staff meetings and one trip to the food pantry. Pastor John attended one meeting (Methodist) at Madison, SD on October 15, 2009. Junior high youth group met three times with average attendance of twelve junior high youth. Senior high youth group met three times with average attendance of eighteen senior high youth. Vacation Days: Pastor John will take vacation days Saturday, October 31, 2009 – Saturday, November 6, 2009 Pastor John completed seven Continuing Education days. The Thanksgiving Eve Service is Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 7:00 PM. The Christmas Eve Service is Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 5:00 PM. The Mission Project for Junior and Senior High is for them to collect food for the food pantry in Salem.
APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ivan Ortman made a motion to approve the committee reports. Carol Woltzen seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the reports.
NEW BUSINESS: Pastor John made a motion to refrain from shaking hands until the flu season is over. Misty Miller seconded the motion. Council VOTED and motion carried. Pastor John made a motion to purchase some more pieces for the nativity set. Carol Woltzen seconded the motion. Council VOTED and motion carried. The Canistota Parade of Lights is December 6, 2009. Stewardship and Finance Committee is responsible for the parade entry. The church is having a rummage and bake sale on Saturday, November 21, 2009 as a fundraiser to help Hannah Price with medical bills. Lanette Koehn and Janine Nielsen will help the library committee remove old books from the library shelves. These books will be on the rummage sale. Ivan Ortman made a motion to purchase shelving for the back chair room in the Fellowship Hall. The funds will come out of the Capital Improvements Fund. Larry Nebelsick seconded the motion. Council VOTED and motion carried. Larry Nebelsick made a motion to purchase paint for the Fellowship Hall. Janine Nielsen and Kathy Hofer volunteered to paint. The funds will come out of the Capital Improvements Fund. Misty Miller seconded the motion. Council VOTED and motion carried.
NEXT MEETING: November 23, 2009 at 7:30 PM Pastoral Relations will serve and have opening devotions. World Outreach locks the church in November.
ADJOURNMENT: Steve Richarz made a motion to adjourn. Larry Nebelsick seconded the motion, Council VOTED and adjourned.
CLOSING PRAYER: Dianne Dawson
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MINUTES
COUNCIL DELEGATES & OFFICERS PRESENT: John Remacle, Larry Nebelsick, Misty Miller, Carol Woltzen, Susan Beck, Steve Richarz, Lanette Koehn, Ivan Ortman, Dianne Dawson, Al Scott, Katie Ortman, Tracy Fischer, Rev. John Price A Quorum Was Present COUNCIL DELEGATES & OFFICERS ABSENT: Lincoln DeKramer, Dorothy Buseman , JoLynn Verhey, ELDERS PRESENT: none ALTERNATES PRESENT: none STAFF PRESENT: none VISITORS: none MODERATOR: Rev. John Price MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: Dianne Dawson, Chairperson DEVOTION AND OPENING PRAYER: Larry Nebelsick APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Ivan Ortman made a motion to approve the August 24, 2009 minutes as printed. Steve Richarz seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the minutes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Al Scott made a motion to have Misty Miller purchase a video camera, tripod, and accessories to come out of the general fund. Carol Woltzen seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the motion. There will be a calendar placed on a bulletin board to inform people of upcoming church events. TRUSTEES: John Remacle reported he hs an estimate for a staanding seam steel roof from Guarantee Roofing and Sheet Metal of SF. This includes stripping shingles off, installing ice & water shield over entire roof, and installing a rolled out steef roof (same concept as seamless siding). This roof would come with a 20 yr non-prorated warranty, and I am told it is a 100 yr roof. There are amny different colors available. This is a top of the line roof with a top of the line price $63,989.00. He has estimates for 50-year asphalt shingles--$23,664; 30-year asphalt shingles--$20,604; and stone coated steel shingle--$30,090. We do not have an estimate for carpet cleaning. STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCE: Larry Nebelsick submitted this report. The S & F Committee met on August 31, 2009 with Tanya VanWinkle, Mark Jerman, Jeff Scott, Larry Nebelsick and Pastor John present. Reed Tieszen was absent. The committee discussed the need to find a Financial Secretary, to replace Tracy Fischer. The committee also discussed ways to increase the Scholarship Fund. The Stewardship and Finance Committee requests committees to submit preliminary budget requests. FUND | aUG 1, 2009 BALANCE | DEPOSITS | DISBURSEMENTS | AUG 31, 2009 BALANCE | General Fund | $44,741.33 | $19,520.16 | $13,733.67 | $50,527.82 | Capital Improvement | $36,439.89 | -0- | -0- | $36,439.89 | Special Services | $3,737.39 | $4,675.00 | $6,555.00 | $1,857.39 | Music-Choir Fund | $2,316.91 | -0- | -0- | $2,316.91 | Scholarship Fund | $39,848.83 | -0- | $1,151.78 | $38,697.05 |
Riverside Cemetery | $10,308.24 | -0- | -0- | $10,308.24 | Memorial Funds | Undesignated | $699.85 | $100.00 | -0- | $799.85 | Library | $1,213.12 | -0- | -0- | $1,213.12 | Bells | $979.94 | -0- | -0- | $979.94 | Music | $1,779.40 | -0- | -0- | $1,779.40 | Horse Camp | $5,496.65 | -0- | -0- | $5,496.65 | CD #4619 | $1,103.91 | -0- | -0- | $1,103.91 | CD #4632 | $3,087.99 | -0- | -0- | $3,087.99 | CD # 4081 (4/09) | $1,806.73 | -0- | -0- | $1,806.73 |
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: Misty Miller submitted this report. Sunday School began on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Bibles were handed out to three 3rd graders: Jayden Flannery, Noelle Hofer and Christina Tieszen. Teachers have noticed an increase in the number of children attending Sunday School so far this year. The 1st-3rd grade classes could use 2 helpers instead of just one. There are still many Sundays open if someone wants to help or teach in any of the classes throughout the rest of the year. Several members on our committee did make “in your face” asks and got many “no” answers when asked people to teach. Many positive comments from parents, church members and teachers regarding the change of time for the elementary Sunday School. So far...so good. We will NOT be serving a snack during or after Sunday School. The kids may go through the regular line and get juice or a snack if there is one during fellowship time. We didn’t think this was necessary as many kids are going home to have lunch right after Sunday school. CE met on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Discussion was held on the material being used in Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups. Misty also met with PPR and PJ on Thursday to discuss the issues regarding Youth Groups. The consensus was that Jr./Sr. High Youth Group is meant to bring Christian kids together in a safe environment and show them that you don’t need drugs/alcohol to have a good time. It was also felt that this is a time for the kids to have a break or escape from a “lesson” based gathering as this is what Sunday School is for. Have the games and a brief (5-10) reflection on a devotional or world issue or something going on in town or at school. Getting away from a “lesson” solves the problem of material. Whatever is used for Youth Group gatherings needs to be reviewed and approved by the CE committee Co-Chairs prior to being used, as youth group falls under the CE umbrella. Also a calendar of events/discussion items needs to be sent/mailed out a month ahead of time to the kids/families participating in youth groups. As well as it has been recommended to do at least one activity a month outside of church like bowling, corn maze…etc. It was suggested to get input from the kids as to what they want to do for activities. The Christmas Program is set for Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11am. We will be asking if the youth mission group would like to serve a free will offering soup/sandwich lunch after the program. If they don’t want to we will open it up to other groups or may just turn it into a potluck. The Christmas program will be a variety program and will include Jr. and Sr. High classes as well open to puppets, adult bells, piano students, anyone that wants to participate is welcome. Sr. High has developed their own mission projects and will present them in church sometime in October. The elementary students will continue with the Children’s Inn mission project. This project was initiated with VBS this summer. Various items will be collected or money will be collected and used to purchase items for the kids at Children’s Inn. A note went home the first week of Sunday school with most of the kids (at least one per family). WORSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP: Sandy Giegling reported the Worship and Membership Committee met on September 15, 2009 with Pastor John. The committee discussed the Joys and Concerns prayer time of the worship service and decided to keep doing prayer time as we are now and have a silent prayer time before the pastoral prayer. The committee discussed ways to welcome visitors to our worship service. There has been feedback that the congregation does not interact enough with new people attending our worship services. Monte Fuhrman is coordinating home visits for people moving into the Canistota area. Pastor John and Monte are going to contact church members about greeting visitors coming in and inviting them to coffee after the service. They have some people in mind that would be very good at this type of thing. If you would like to be involved in this or know
someone who you would recommend, please talk to Pastor John or someone on Worship and Membership. As a church we should all be aware of new people and greet them, ask them if they are visiting or new to the area, and make them feel welcome. Monte Fuhrman made a motion and Pastor John seconded the motion to consider having two services each week. Motion Carried.The committee received feedback that a lot of people would like to hear more from the praise band. also feels our congregation is big enough to support two services. Worship and Membership is going to promote this for the next 6 months to see what kind of feedback we get from the congregation. There will be two services on January 24, 2010, to try out this concept and see how it goes.
On January 24, 2010 there will be one service at 9:30 am and one at 11:00 am. The 9:30 am service will be a traditional service and the 11:00 am service will be more contemporary with the praise band. The praise band songs will be printed as an insert in the bulletin for those who cannot see or do not want to stand during the songs. Pastor John will be gone on October 25, 2009 and November 1, 2009. Kelsie Nebelsick will speak on October 25,2009 and the people who went on the mission trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in June 2009 will give the message on November 1, 2009. Heidi Church transferred her church membership to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Cherokee, Iowa on September 28, 2009. Peggy Parry requests that her name be moved from the inactive church member list to the active church member list on September 28, 2009. PASTORAL RELATIONS: Carol Woltzen submitted this report. The PPR committee met on September 24, 2009 with the following members present: Gayle Janzen, Lori Shumaker, Bill Cavill, Gerry Beck, Carol Woltzen and Pastor John. Jeff Nielsen was absent. Misty Miller met with the committee to discuss the Jr. and Sr. High Youth fellowship program. Misty gave recommendations from the Christian Education committee and the PPR committee concurred. These recommendations are: 1) Any material being presented to the Jr. and Sr. High Youth group should be approved by the Christian Ed. Committee prior to be used; 2) Jr. and Sr. High youth group should be a time of Christian fellowship--making the youth feel welcome and comfortable in a Christian setting, building a relationship with the pastor and other Christian adults. Planned activities should be scheduled in advance and parents given notice through a monthly calendar. 3) Devotions should be based on topics that are current and applicable to the age group and 10-15 minutes in length. We all agreed that the youth enjoy the games and activities Pastor John has planned. The PPR committee thanks the Christian Education committee for their guidance and recommendations. The committee also discussed Pastor John's request for vacation and continuing education. Those requests should be approved by the PPR committee before being brought to council. The addition of silent prayer following the time of sharing prayers and concerns was appreciated by the committee. The committee also discussed the use of a 12-month calendar to be put up somewhere in the church. Events can be placed on it to increase awareness of activities going on in the church. Additional bulletins need to be printed to avoid running out on Sunday mornings. The committee requested Pastor John and Starlyn meet weekly to plan and discuss visits to be made during the week. The committee also discussed Starlyn's ministry coordinator hours and how they are recorded. WORLD OUTREACH: Steve Richarz reported the committee met on September 21, 2009 with Joni Gaffer, Janine Nielsen, Roger Ketcham and Steve Richarz. The committee is checking prices on case lots of Study Bibles to give to inmates who ask for a Study Bible. The committee donated $500 to KNWC Radio and is considering two local mission projects. The committee received fifty-five school kits to donate to the Ingathering. Shirley Ziebarth took the kits to Mitchell. On September 8, 2009, Pastor John, Adam Richarz and Steve Richarz attended the worship service at the Prison Lighthouse Fellowship Church in the Jameson Annex in Sioux Falls, SD. The committee is planning a benefit and rummage sale to help Hannah Price with her medical bills. UWS: The committee is preparing for the annual Turkey Supper, October 21, 2009. Del Church and Betty Parry are the coordinators of this annual event. The UWS hosted the September birthday party at the Canistota Good Samaritan Center on September 16, 2009. DORCAS: No report. MEMBER AT LARGE: The suggestion is to have baptisms before the Sunday School students and teachers are dismissed from the worship service. ELDERS: Steve Richarz served at the baptism for Liam Shumaker on September 27, 2009. The Elders completed their cleaning assignment. Dianne Dawson will be attending the SD Presbytery meeting in October. MINISTRIES COORDINATOR REPORT: Starlyn Church submitted this report. In the month of September Starlyn made nine visits. The congregation prayed over quilts for Loraine Price and Ross Scharfenberg. The Bible study at Good Sam finished up with Isaiah and has started studying the book of Genesis. Women of Faith have four tickets for sale. Our church is sharing the bus and tickets with Memorial Lutheran in Sioux Falls. The group will leave at noon on October 15, 2009 and return home on October 17, 2009. Pioneer Club has 68 kids sponsored. This past Wednesday night 70 kids attended Pioneer Club. Some classrooms have 17 kids in them which make for crowded conditions. Classroom space is not available to divide the class. If the class is placed in the Fellowship Hall, the other classes won't be able to use it for activities. We have run out of space. Pioneer Club is planning a family Fall Party on October 28, 2009. PASTOR’S REPORT: Pastor John reported Communion was served at the rail to 112 people on September 6, 2009. Communion was served at the Canistota Good Samaritan Center on September 8, 2009 to six people. Communion was served to three shut-ins. Pastor John made twelve visitations, two counseling sessions, two staff meetings and two trips to the food pantry. Pastor John attended one meeting (Methodist) at Madison, SD on September 17, 2009 Junior high youth group met three times with average attendance of thirteen junior high youth. Senior high youth group met three times with average attendance of fifteen senior high youth. Pastor John attended the worship service at the Prison Lighthouse Fellowship church in the Jameson Annex, Sioux Falls, SD on September 8, 2009. Pastor John baptized Liam Berend Shumaker on September 27, 2009. Liam, son of Benjamin Lyle and Emily Joy (Parsons) Shumaker was born on October 9, 2008 at Fort Campbell,KY. (permission requested after the fact). Pastor John officiated at the marriage of Christopher Glenn Popkes and Kari Berg on September 18, 2009 at Tuthill Park Gardens. (Permission requested in August 24, 2009 minutes page?????) APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE REPORTS: Susan Beck made a motion to approve the committee reports. Ivan Ortman seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the reports. NEW BUSINESS: Larry Nebelsick made a motion to approve Ivan and Katie Ortman using the Fellowship hall on Thanksgiving Day to serve a meal to anyone in the community who chooses to come to the church for the Thanksgiving meal. Steve Richarz seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the motion. Steve Richarz made a motion to sponsor a welcome sign for the city of Canistota at a cost of $200. Al Scott seconded the motion, Council VOTED and approved the motion. NEXT MEETING: October 26,2009 at 7:30 PM Christian Education will serve and have opening devotions. Pastoral Relations locks the church in October. ADJOURNMENT: Carol Woltzen made a motion to adjourn. Misty Miller seconded the motion, Council VOTED and adjourned. CLOSING PRAYER: Dianne Dawson
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