| Our Mission:
Celebrating God’s Love and Forgiveness, We Serve Others
Our Vision:
Following Jesus’s example we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, nurse the sick and visit the imprisoned as we see Jesus in the faces of those we serve.
Our Core Values:
· PRAYER
· ACCESSIBILITY
· SERVICE
· COMMUNICATION
· EDUCATION
· WORSHIP
· YOUTH
· HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Purposes of Church Council:
1. The Council is responsible for the general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, especially its worship life. All decisions are made to ensure that everything is done in accordance with the Word of God, and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
2. The Council taps into the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit to inspire and lead St. Mark’s into God’s future.
3. The Council monitors, guides, and supports the ministries of St. Mark’s.
4. The Council monitors and adjusts operational activities in accordance with the Constitution, By-Laws, God’s Word and good business practice in order to ensure efficient and effective management and growth of St. Mark’s ministries. |
Date: MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 : IN PERSON
ZOOM ACCESS: (For member emergency & congregational access)
Participants: Congregation Council
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Facilitator: Chris Lewis, President
Materials: Agenda 6-19-23, Minutes 5-22-23, Council Binder with agenda & May financials
Members Present: Pastor Karla Halvorson, Pastor Alicia Saenz, Chris Lewis, Sheri Barker, Erick Posada, Krystina Torres, Margarita Alvarez, Dennis Coughlin, Dorothy Geier, Melissa Hernandez, Skip Knudsen , Robert Nava, Gerd Pfeiffer (*Strike-through absentees)
Visitors: Dick Bolin, Legacy Committee
Meeting Purposes:
· Ensure smooth and effective functioning of St. Mark’s Church to serve God’s purposes
· Monitor and refine the financial operations of St. Mark’s to ensure God’s mission is fulfilled
· Build our capacity to lead and work as a team to guide St. Mark’s to fulfill God’s plan
AGENDA
| TOPIC |
COUNCIL MOTIONS |
| June Minutes |
Approve May Minutes and Financial Reports in one motion. Motion: S. Knudsen. Second: G. Pfeiffer. Approved. |
| June Financial Reports |
Accept May Financial Reports. Motion: D. Geier. Second: S. Barker. Approved. |
| Sanctuary Lighting |
Estimate for sanctuary lighting is $5431.34 plus an extra cost to get a lift for about $600 a day. D. Geier moves to approve current quote plus cost of lift. Second: G. Pfeiffer. Approved. Plan to get it done by September. |
| TIME |
Topic |
Activity |
Lead |
| 6:30 PM |
Call Meeting to Order |
|
Chris |
| 6:30-6:35 |
Meditation and Prayer |
· 1st Corinthians 12:12 |
Sheri |
| 6:35-6:55 |
Check-in (1 min each) & Leadership Training. (Definition of Leadership) |
|
Sheri |
| 6:55-7:00 |
Agenda Review, Time Keeper |
|
Erick |
| 7:00-7:05 |
Review 5-22-23 Council Minutes |
Approve May Minutes. Motion: S. Knudsen. Second: G. Pfeiffer. Approved. |
Erick |
| 7:05-7:10 |
Review May 2023 Financial Reports |
· Currently at 42% of income for the year and at 39% of expenses.
· We are up $12,000 on expenses this year due to building maintenance and salary from extended staff hours.
· Budget adjustment necessary due to higher staff hours this year
· Accept May Financial Reports. Motion: D. Geier. Second: S. Barker. Approved. |
Krystina |
| 7:10-7:20
|
Pastor Reports |
· VBS went great and everyone had a lot of fun. Plan to follow up with families whose children attended VBS and hopefully have more families attend St. Mark’s.
· Ordination was wonderful and we are happy to have Alicia as Associate Pastor.
· Need to meet with Pastor Gohlrich to secure grants for Pastor Alicia’s salary next year.
|
Karla
Alicia |
| 7:20-7:25
Time Certain |
Legacy Committee Report |
$1,500 grant will be provided for the music program per Jason Chase’s request.
$4,772 in legacy fund. Anticipate using these funds for youth activities as well as assistance with tuition and other worthwhile activities. |
Dick Bolin |
| 7:25-7:50 |
Discussion Items
· Property Updates
· Fire code update
· Water pressure issues
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· D. Coughlin suggests lowering altar one step to make the altar area ADA compliant. Can be done but will need time to work out details. C. Lewis suggests bringing in architect to take a look at possibilities for this.
· St. Mark’s is compliant with fire codes on our end. We are waiting on certificate from the fire department.
· Need to fix issues with pipes causing problems with the water pressure in the sacristy bathroom. Small problem now but if not addressed can cause major issues down the road. |
|
| 7:50-7:55 |
Reports: (Top item only, if any)
· Children & Youth |
· VBS went great and thankful that it is over and for all the help running it.
· Confirmation camp coming soon. Funds available to cover all 9 children going.
· Planning a talent show and that the kids from VBS and congregation will put on. |
Melissa |
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· Member Care |
· August 27th will hold a meeting for funeral planning and 5 wishes event. |
Dorothy |
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· Music |
· September is the new season for people to make pledges to the concert series. |
Skip |
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· Security Training |
· Preparing for a security presentation on the 25th of June. Need to determine how long the video will take to present along with discussion after. |
Rob |
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· Campus Revitalization Task Group |
· Planning on building a playground on the campus to draw in potential leases for child care facility. |
Gerd |
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· President’s Report & Visioning |
· Estimate for sanctuary lighting is $5431.34 plus an extra cost to get a lift for about $600 a day. Roughly $6000 -$6,500 to upgrade sanctuary lighting. Pastor Alicia has offered to fund this with the Hispanic ministry designated fund.
· D. Geier moves to approve current quote plus cost of lift. Second: G. Pfeiffer. Approved. Plan to get it done by September. |
Chris |
| TBD |
Executive Session (optional) |
|
|
| 7:55-8:00 |
Closing Prayer |
Who will lead meditation & prayer for JULY Council meeting? |
Alicia |
| 8:00 PM |
Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
|
Chris |
TASK LIST Reminders:
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