REHOBOTH EV. LUTHERAN CHURCH
COUNCIL MINUTES
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gil Baker, Donna DuPont, Rob Hicks, Tom Kuny, Carol Nicoletti, Dee Phillips, Karen Szatkiewicz , Royce Wilhelm. And Treasurer, Debbie Jasinski
The Rev. Lawrence Camberg, Interim Pastor, was in attendance.
EXCUSED ABSENCE: Bill Slingluff – Vacation.
Opening Devotions – Royce lead the devotions ”Waiting Expectations.” Donna will lead the devotions for February.
Secretary’s Report – Royce made a motion to accept the Secretary’s Report as printed. Seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report –.Debbie Jasinski
- The family who subsidized the purchase of the handchimes with matching funds, was reimbursed their half of the purchase.
- Benevolence was short $721 in meeting our goal. Donna made a motion to pay the $721 to meet our commitment. Seconded. Motion carried.
- Debbie invested $25,000 from the Building Fund to a CD.
- Filed for audit
Pastor’s Report – Pastor Camberg presented a written report. for Nov. and Dec. The following families were accepted into membership: Lee and Donna Corfield; Karen and Richard Insull, children Sarah and Megan (Letter of Transfer); Robert (adult baptism) and Amanda Schmidt (Letter of Transfer) and Donna Vohar (Affirmation of Faith). His dedication to Pastoral care is deeply appreciated.
Committee Reports
Property – Gil Baker
- Locks – Gill requested a list of those who are to receive a key. Tom will give Gil a list.
- Doors – Tom received a monetary donation from a family wishing to purchase a new steel, double door to replace the deteriorating ones in the back stair well. Royce volunteered to research the cost.
- Furnace – Melvin Murray checked the furnace and a part needs to be replaced. It was also suggested that the ceiling fans be turned on later in the week to circulate the warm air.
- Stain Glass Windows – Royce Wilhelm
Royce received a letter from Willet Hauser Architectural Glass for a free inspection of our stain glass windows. He reported that the windows are in good shape.
Unfinished Business
- Phones - Tom spoke with his contact regarding the new phone system. It was agreed that he should look into a system that can be expanded upon in the future.
- Secretary – Rose Ann Holcomb was hired as the new church secretary. Tom presented Leigh with a farewell & thank you gift on behalf of the congregation.
- Carol and Donna interviewed Rose Ann and felt her qualifications and personality with be a good fit with Rehoboth.
- Carol handed out copies of Rose Ann’s resume.
New Business
- Annual Committee Reports – Due now.
- Stewardship Key Leader - Carol
- Carol contacted three churches regarding the SKL Program. No hesitation to use the program again.
- After phone discussions, Carol was very encouraged about using this program.
- Carol will update the congregation on the Stewardship Key Leader program.
- A Timeline to begin the program was agreed upon – September through December 2009.
- Application for Pre-Approval - Carol
- Carol reviewed that ELCA Mission Investment Fund application for pre-approval. The target date was set for March. Royce made a motion that we submit the application. Seconded. Motion carried.
- Sewing Machines for Mission: Action - Tom
- Tom was approached by Leslie DuPont on behalf of the W/ELCA regarding the purchase of new sewing machines for the Mission: Action Committee. There was a sale for $99 each. The machines they have been using have reached the point of cost prohibited. Permission was given to purchase three machines.
Adjourn – Rob made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded. Motion carried.
Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Respectfully submitted,
Donna L. DuPont
Council Secretary
