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PEACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Monthly Church Council Minutes
Minutes: February 14, 2010
Approval: Pending
Council Present: President Melanie Madore, Treasurer Steve Diederich, Member-at-large Mindy Collins, Secretary Sarah Garrett and Pastor Clairnel Nervik.
Melanie Madore called the meeting to order at 11:15am. Clairnel Nervik led the group in prayer.
MINUTES (Sarah Garrett)
Sarah Garrett presented the minutes from the January meeting for review. Steve Diederich made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Mindy Collins seconded and the January minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT (Steve Diederich)
Steve Diederich presented and reviewed the January Treasurer’s Report. Mindy Collins made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Sarah Garrett seconded and the report was approved.
MINISTER’S REPORT (Clairnel Nervik)
- Clairnel Nervik reported that someone donated money toward her continuing education. She asked permission to attend a continuing education class March 10-12 – “Theology after Google”. Clairnel Nervik also asked permission to take vacation in May for her nephew’s graduation. Steve Diederich made a motion to approve Clairnel Nervik’s trip for continuing education in March and her vacation in May. Sarah Garrett seconded. Motion approved.
- Peace Award – discussion was held regarding who should receive the Peace Award for next quarter.
- Old Tables – Klif Bullard got rid of the old tables that were dangerous. Janine Lacy wanted to know if the Council thought the rest of the old tables should be kept on the table rack outside. This issue was tabled for the next meeting. Steve Diederich mentioned that he has not seen any bills for the purchase of the new tables. Clairnel Nervik noted that the new tables were purchased by an anonymous donor. The Council agreed to use the memorial money that was intended for purchasing new tables, to purchase more padded chairs for the basement.
- Clairnel Nervik noted that the Council needs find volunteers to be members of Endowment Fund Committee. They should have financial knowledge/background. She asked Jim Kesterson to be a member and he accepted. This issue was tabled for the next meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
First order of business: Hesse Fund
This issue was tabled for the next meeting.
Second order of business: Long Range Planning
This issue was tabled for the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
First order of business: Acolytes
Lori Klippel has asked to step down as the Acolyte Coordinator. Mindy Collins will find a replacement.
Second order of business: Mission Trips
The Men’s Mission Trip is March 20-26 and the Youth Mission Trip is June 12-19. Steve Diederich made a motion to give permission for two Mission Trips – The Men’s Mission Trip (March 20-26) and the Youth Mission Trip (June 12-19). Mindy Collins seconded. Motion approved.
CHILDREN & YOUTH (Bev Elflein)
No report.
WORSHIP MINISTRY (Mindy Collins)
No report.
CARING & CONNECTING (Lee Ann Jestis)
No report.
WIDER CHURCH MINISTRY (Melanie Madore)
No report.
LOCAL CHURCH BASIC MINISTRY (Benny Jestis)
No report.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:30pm with a motion to adjourn by Mindy Collins. The Council joined in The Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Sarah Garrett