PPC Mtg Minutes
8/18/2020
In Attendance
C Rowan - Congregational President, D French - Sr. Pastor, P Heckert - Assoc. Pastor,
J Rogers, J Grott, K McCain, C Northington, M O’Donnell, L Beckham, L Keiser
Approval of April Minutes
Pastor French motioned to approve, M O’Donnell 2nd motion, unanimous approval
Unsung Servant
Jackie Knotts for making and donating a blue & gold face mask for all students/staff of the school
L Keiser motioned, Pastor French 2nd motion, unanimous approval
New Business
Old Business
Pastor’s Report
Pastor French
3 hospital visits
Calling people on prayer list - 6 calls made to date
Confirmation is scheduled
PH is teaching ⅞ confirmation 1st quarter, then PF will jump in
Public School confirmation will be virtual
Preaching schedule is set up
Pastor heckert
Doing best we can
Have had a few baptisms & funerals
Thankful PF has returned
Financial Report
Budget Discussion
Deficit of $252,023 w/o using carry over
Deficit of $60 K w/carryover
Closing out last budget year at this time
Re-evaluating budget based on COVID impact to enrollment
Re-submit to voter’s
Need to boost enrollment of school
Board of Education
Supporting best way we can
JR and JG worked MANY, MANY hours over summer
Asking all to be vocal talking about our school, use social media, be positive
Kids are adapting well to COVID measures
Implementing a referral incentive program
Meeting with JG to find ways to market virtual school option, and school in general
Board of Church Properties
Courtyard has 2 plans, BoCP to vote on at next meeting
Sept 26 - 9 AM - 12 PM, Grounds Clean Up day planned
Suggested to make an event
Grill out, provide babysitting services
Raise the Roof fundraiser - $9856 raised to date
Copper gutters are in good shape, only need painted and some seam repair
Board of Elders
All services are being held in sanctuary
Saturday - 50
8 AM Sunday - 60-70
10:30 AM Sunday - 40
Online Service - est. 120
Festival Communion going well
Confirmation went well
Board of Evangelism
LaVaugh Evans has stepped down
Lutheran Laymen League possibly end of month
Suggested to recruit Heather Brooks to board
Board of Human Resources
M Smith on medical leave end of July
Trish Painter - temporary, working out well
Business Office position will not be full time at this time
Cannot offer pay increases at this time
Service Recognition spreadsheet
Bring in lunch to recognize service
20-21 health care options to be determined by 9/4
2 plans will be offered
Healthy Me Plan
Traditional High Deductible (STJ will still offset deductible for employee)
HR audit - will wait for Marietta’s return
Will send letter to staff about no pay raises
Board of Parish Education
PH’s bible study is concluding
IDeas on what to provide?
Could we move Bible Study to different time to accommodate online service?
Board of Stewardship
No Report
Board of Youth
Met at Columbia Park, social distancing and outside
Hosting 3 sessions per year - Fall, Winter, Spring
Pool Party @ the Plassard’s - maintained social distancing
Bonfire @ the Bunton’s
Sr High meets online
Zoom has been a great tool
Brenda Bunton is now on the board
President’s Report
Time to re-invent who we are
Same message but delivered in a different way
Need to attract younger families
What do 25-45 year olds want?
Why would they come to StJ?
Are we effective online?
PH’s nightly devotion is good
Pastor Barton’s podcast
What can PF message virtually?
Re-opening committee to meet on Thursday
All meetings to continue via Zoom
Adjourned
PF motioned to adjourn, J Grott seconded, motion passed