12/15/2020
In Attendance
C Rowan - Congregational President, D French - Sr. Pastor, J Sterrett, J Grott, K McCain, M O’Donnell, C Northington, J Rogers, J Plassard, L Keiser
Approval of October Minutes
M O’Donnell motioned to approve, P French 2nd, motion passed
Unsung Servant
Christmas Decorating ion the Church - Beth :ancaster, Bob & Judy Nixon, Eunice Mauer, Mike & Mary O’Donnell, Steve & Linda Decker, Carol Ricks, Dave & Carol Huth, Daphine Prather, Amanda Goodspeed, Julie Grott
Outdoor nativity - Mike Trautmann, Kitrick Knobloch, Les Ricks, Bob Klaiber, Amanda Goodspeed
Michael Herold - Encourager of All
Jan French & Becky Rowan - sending out thank you’s to board members
P French motioned to accept, J Rogers 2nd, motion passed
New Business
How can we put on a digital hat?
Each board is challenged to come up with a way to touch those worshipping at home
Old Business
Pastor’s Report
Pastor French
Most time is spent in office writing sermons
2 funerals
Pastor Heckert
Advent preparations
12/27 will start Large Catechism Bible Study
Food Pantry - congregation member questions
How many do we serve each month?
Do we need to continue to collect money? $100 K in fund
About $15K expenses yearly
No bill from food finders in quite awhile
Original name was “Social Concerns”, renamed “Food Pantry”
Can we use it for other social needs or agencies?
Monthly Report requested for newsletter & bulletin
Money received
Money spent
# served
Financial Report
PNL has been simplified
Hoping offerings increase for Christmas & Easter season
Projecting May & June to be tight
Doing great at keeping expenses down
Still learning FACTS
PPP loan forgiveness app complete, waiting on APS Report, due by 12/31, ready to sign 12/18
Revised budget column to be added
2nd check signer is needed on premise - J Rogers will be added
Early Childhood Report
Report attached
“Happy Birthday Jesus” party kits delivered
Principal’s Report
New 4th grade teacher - Morgan DeBlieck (moving from PS 2 teacher role)
CUW grad, roster eligible
Elementary Education degree with minor in Special Education
COVID takes up many hours weekly
Community spread beginning to affect schoolhouse
12 +% positivity now
May be virtual first week back, expecting spike in cases
Health Department continues to give kudos for our plan and communication
Board of Christian Education
No report
Board of Church Properties
Russ Shoemaker Courtyard dedication planned for 12/28
Board of Elders
No service Christmas Eve to exceed sanctuary #’s
Planning for CE is ongoing
Enter East entrance and exit out West exit
Battery powered pew candles are great
Synodical convention has been moved to 2022 due to COVID
Board of Evangelism
Jerry Ripke is stepping down
Board of Human Resources
Current priorities
Audit Remediation plan - [providing update at January Voter’s
2021 Healthcare plans
Kris Ripke recognition
Staff bonus proposal
Business Manager position
COVID pay policy
APS vs. Paycor payroll system
2021 performance evaluations - May 1
Board of Parish Education
Jessie Tree has gone very well
Working on a Lent project similar to Jessie Tree
People want to be connected but can’t be due to COVID
Requesting list from Nola of families who have attended since last Christmas
Making phone calls - about 400 names
Pastor Heckert - zoom & in person Sunday School
Sunday School survey - asking what people would like, no response
Board of Stewardship
No Report
Board of Youth
Kids asking what are we doing next? Great excitement
Sr. Hi Christmas dinner at Ruth O’Connor’s
Jr Hi Christmas party in new gym
Christmas Break - visit State P{ark for hiking and sledding
Open gym night in January
Planning Feb - April still
Sr Hi & Jr Hi will meet online for Sunday School
President’s Report
We are weathering this storm
Looking forward to the new year
How do we meet needs for our 2 congregations - online & in person
Motion for Adjournment
K McCain moved to adjourn, M O’Donnell 2nd motion, motion passed