Atonement Lutheran Church Congregational Meeting Minutes January 23, 2005

 

Attendees: 67

 

1.  Devotions: Pastor Tim Thompson

 

2.  Call to Order.

            Meeting called to order by Council President Tony Houfek

 

3.      Approval of Agenda: Agenda was amended to include items:

10.c Task Team-Steve Klaers,

10d. Isaiah-Nancy Jahnke,

10e.  FC Church,

10f. Audit Committee

Lorna Schultz moved to approve the agenda as amended, Dick Larson seconded.  Motion approved unopposed.

 

4.       Approval of Minutes of May 23, 2004 Congregational Meeting and approval of Minutes of June 13, 2004 and July 11, 2004 Special Congregational Meetings Bruce Jahnke moved to approve as presented, Howard Naddy seconded. Motion approved unopposed.

 

5.      President’s Report – Council President Tony Houfek :

See attachment

 

6.      Treasurer’s Report-Karen Larson presented an overview of the finances for 2004.  Although our income was below projection, the expenses were also below projection and as a result we ended the year with some excess funds to carry forward into 2005.

Karen introduced Cheryl Lee as the new Treasurer

See green pages of the Congregational Meeting packet for the details of this presentation.

 

7.  Pastor’s Report –  See Attachment.

 

8. Office Report

     Information in the congregational Meeting Packet

 

9.Old Business

Update on Sanctuary Ceiling-President Tony discussed the strategy and a sub group of Tony, Dick Larson, Shane Laubach, and Carl Peterson will meet and make final recommendations to Property Team and then bring it to the Council in a month so the project can start in the Spring.

 

10.  New business

a.      Approval of the 2005 Budget.

Vice President Steve Klaers thanked Tim Blank and the Stewardship Team for their work on the Stewardship Drive. Steve then presented the Budget as printed on the blue pages in the packet.

 Nancy stated the Facility rental was from groups renting space this year and Consumer Surveys Group, which rents the facility for taste tests, has already contacted her about future dates.

Dick Larson asked about Source Unknown and Tony and Ed stated that was for money left over at year end and extra money given during the year qualified.

Vicki Klaers made a motion to accept the Budget as presented and Dorri Olson 2nd the motion.

Dick Larson Made a friendly amendment to raise the fee for Faith Community Church to $250. a month as of May 1st 2005. Dorri Olson seconded the motion. Amendment accepted by Vicki.

Royce King made a friendly amendment to lower the Source Unknown by $400. Vicki accepted the amendment.

Ed Solheim made a friendly amendment that the Shared Facility and rental use fee be dropped out of the Benevolence giving. Vicki accepted the amendment.

Carl Peterson made an amendment to drop Benevolence to 6% and to reduce 4% of the money from the Capital Fund. Carol Hoiby seconded the motion. Both Pastors spoke against the amendment. The amendment passed by a vote of 32-20.

Vote on the Budget for 2005 passed by hand vote. Copies will be available in a week.

b.      President Tony recognized the faithful servants.

Karen Larson was honored for her serving for 5 years as our Treasurer. Karen was presented with a certificate for $100. to Rosedale Center and an engraved desk clock. And cards from the Congregation.

Nita Nelson resigned from the Council January 1, 2005 and was thanked for her time serving. Bonnie Anderson thanked Nita for attending the charitable giving Team meetings and for her valued contributions and support.

Cheryl Lee accepted the position of Church Treasurer and Tony extended our gratitude to Cheryl.

c. Steve Klaers made a motion to create a special task team of Steve, 6 Congregation members, one Pastor and a Professional Facilitator. The Team would be empowered to explore a 3-5 year growth plan for the Church. Marilyn Nelson 2nd and motion passed.

d. Nancy Jahnke made a motion to continue membership in Isaiah. Karen Larson 2nd and motion passed.

e. Faith Community fee increased to $250. in May, 2005.

f.  The Audit Team of Royce King, Ed Solheim and Gene Christenson reported that the audit has been started but not completed.

g. Bev Johnson made a motion to review Kings Kids enrollment and financial records as well as demographics and bring that information to the May Congregation Meeting.  Dorri Olson 2nd. Motion passed.

 

11. Committee and team reports written in packet.

 

12. Pastor Kisten closed with prayer.  President Tony adjourned the meeting at 3:50 pm.

 

Kay Christenson, Secretary