PRESENT: Pastor Tina Koenig-Ray, Carole Doubleday, Judy Gundry, Les Nystrom, Nate Anderson, Lloyd Jero, Mary Wendtland, and Norbert Larson.  Absent: Bob Kristianson, Doris Marvin, Dick Mitchell.

CALL TO ORDER by Carole Doubleday at 6:40 PM.  Devotions were led by Carole Doubleday.

GOOD NEWS: Pastor Tina is now our permanent pastor.  Good attendance at the Sunday service, Jan. 9.  Volunteers offered to help with the newsletters and bulletins. Also to help with the Hands of Faith program.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Nate Anderson made a motion that the minutes of the Dec. 13th meeting be accepted.  Seconded by Lloyd Jero.   MOTION PASSED.

OLD BUSINESS:
Hands of Faith: Nate Anderson and Vicki Skopek attended the Hands of Faith meeting on Jan. 6^th.  31 people at the meeting and they were from all the churches that participate in this program.
Stewardship: There are 50 pledges to date for a total of $77,855.
Nominating Committee Report: Lloyd Jero and Carole Doubleday have been contacting people to run for the church council.  This list of nominees is needed by the Jan 30^th congregational meeting so that  the election of members of the church council can be done.
Budget 2005: A budget meeting was held on Saturday, Jan 8.  Again at the council meeting on Monday, we went over the budget.  It will be presented at the congregational meeting on January 30^th.
Annual Congregational Meeting: Following the Sunday Service we will gather downstairs for the meeting.  Agenda for the meeting is the budget, voting on council members, and selecting delegates to the Synod Assembly. There is to be a brunch after the meeting.  Char Affeldt, Peggy Johnson and Cheryl  Ramczyk have volunteered to be in charge of the brunch. A basket will be passed around for a goodwill offering.
Plaque: Les Nystrom brought the plaque honoring Velma Grossman for making possible the addition of our elevator.  It is a beautiful plaque.  The idea to honor Velma and the donation of the cost for this project was from Les.  Our thanks to him for his thoughtfulness.
 
NEW BUSINESS
Reports: Committee reports are due for the Annual Report.
Comments from the Congregation:
  Continuation of Saturday night services?
  More traditional songs sung at the services?
  Keeling during confession?
  Loudness at times of the organ?
Lead 2005: This seminar would be helpful to council members, especially new ones.  Cost is $15.00 which includes lunch.  The date is February 26.

PASTOR'S REPORT: Nate Anderson made a motion to accept the Pastor's report and was seconded by Mary Wendtland.  MOTION PASSED (Copy attached)

CHURCH CALENDAR: Mary Wendtland is keeping the calendar updated. She needs to be informed of upcoming events. 
FINANCIAL REPORT:  Maggie Janke presented her financial report for December.  After discussion of various items, Nate Anderson made a motion to accept her Nov. and Dec. reports. Motion was seconded by Lloyd Jero.  MOTION PASSED. (Copies attached)

TASK COMMITTEE REPORTS

Property:. Pastor Tina suggested we could use more mats at entrances to absorb the water from the melting snow in the halls. Also enclose the mail slot to prevent the cold air from coming into the hall.   The Martha Moeller family would like to make a memorial donation in her name.  New signs on Wisconsin, White and Park are needed.  This could be a suggestion for the donation.  More on this later.   (Copy of Property Report attached)
Stewardship: Almost all the 2005 envelopes have been picked up or distributed.  The remaining boxes the council will try to deliver.
Worship and Music: Pastor Tina is working on more traditional music for the Lenten season.


Next meeting will be Monday, February 14, 2005, at 6:30 p.m. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45. 

Submitted by Judy Gundry, Recording Secretary

updated 12/3/2006 11:27:56