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June
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June 21, 2010
They broke bread together in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:46, 47
The meeting opened with prayer led by Ron Oldham. Pastor Mark Hovestol brought a devotion emphasizing the role of the Church as illustrated in Acts chapter 2 noting that the role set forth there is our ministry today as the body of Christ.
The Journey - The process of spiritual growth framed by Belonging - Pursuing - Practicing - Contributing The Council continued study of this framework for process ministry in the church. Pastor Jim Murphy led discussion on the latest version of this format.
A draft of a revised mission statement which would reflect the Journey framework was reviewed
Ministry report highlights: - Children's Ministry - Applications for part time positions are being reviewed and interviews scheduled. VBS scheduled in August.
- Congregational Life - Group Bible studies and Men's Ministry plans for fall are progressing.
- Family Life and Outreach - Church safety issues being reviewed.
- Finance - Continued review of the 2010-2011 budget for presentation to the congregation at the annual meeting July 19. Funds available for retention of all or some part time positions and additional staff salary cuts were discussed. Final action on the budget was tabled until the July 1 deadline as action established in the May Council meeting.
Special meeting, July 1, 2010
The council reconvened on July 1 to take up the action on the proposed operations budget for 2010-2011. Three motions were passed. - A proposed operations budget for 2010-2011 of $869,110.06 which is offset by pledges for support staff of $16,100.
Highlights:
- A budget at or below projected 2010-2011 income.
- A process for clearing up to half of the internal indebtedness within this budget year.
- A 5% reduction in staff salaries. In regard to this the council passed a resolution stating that in planning for the 2011-2012 budget the base salaries starting point will not include this 5% reduction.
- Additional funds to cover possible increase in staff health insurance cost.
- Funding for two part-time positions to assist Pastor Giese in Children's ministry.
- Retain one part-time position each in Student Life, Worship and Arts, Property (Custodian assistant).
- Slate of officers to be presented at the July 19 Annual Meeting.
- Stewardship and Human Resources - Dave Beaupre
- Finance - Dave Moffett
- Worship and Arts - OPEN
- Student Life - Ann Johnson
- Elder - OPEN
- Elder - OPEN
- Mutual Ministry Committee - Missy Chatterton
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July Council MeetingandAnnual Congregational meeting
July 19, 2010
The Council held a brief meeting prior to the Annual meeting of the Congregation. The only discussion item was procedural for the Annual meeting.
At the Annual meeting two motions were passed. - The operations budget proposed by the Council for $869,110.06 was passed.
- The slate of new officers elected-
Ron Oldham for the Church Council
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