Lake Wylie Lutheran Church
Council Minutes
November 2, 2009
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Devotion and prayer offered by Sharon Crout
Present: Rick Pueschel, Sue Lydon, Dottie France, Sharon Crout, Marvin Crout, Diane Schilke, Bob Schilke, Jill Bossi, Pastor Rammy
Absent: Ismail Twininge, Donna Jenkinson, Debbie Hyman Stephens
Minutes: Motion was made by Pastor Rammy to approve the minutes as corrected from the October 12, 2009 meeting. Motion seconded by Sue Lydon. Motion carried.
Pastors Report:
Item #2 on Pastors report is dealing with Annual Resolutions for Pastors salary. Motion was made by Jill Bossi to accept Pastors recommendations for salary distribution for 2010 to encompass: $25,000 - Housing Allowance; $1,000 - Professional Expense Allowance; $1,992- Flexible Spending Account; contingent on approval from the congregation. The motion was seconded by Diane Schilke. Motion carried.
Item #3 dealt with scheduling the dates for congregational meetings. The Annual meeting is set for November 22.
Pastor suggested December 13 as the date for discussion regarding the ELCA decision on homosexuality. Jill Bossi, chair person for the task force researching constitutional options shared she has not been able to secure people nor meeting times to start any research. After some discussion it was suggested that Jill Bossi, Patsy Parker, Pastor Steve Johnson, Beth Hansen and Pastor Rammy make up the committee. Meeting with the congregation is now scheduled for January 10, 2010 at 3:00pm.
Item #4 Motion was made by Jill Bossi to allow Pastor to carry one vacation day from 2009 to 2010. Motion seconded by Bob Schilke. Motion carried.
Item #5 pertains to the Sanctuary Windows. Over two years ago Council approved putting stain glass coverings over the two windows on the altar. We had to wait until windows were replaced and since so much time has passed since that approval was given Pastor felt we needed to alert the congregation about these coverings. Marvin will add this subject to the agenda for the November 22 congregational meeting.
Item #6. Pastor passed around a brochure listing the ministries we offer at LWLC. Pastor will be using this brochure for prospective members and visitors.
Items #7. We are still receiving many designated funds from parishioners. In many cases there is no account specific place the money, only a line item in the budget. This creates an issue of how to record and manage the funds. After discussion this subject was tabled until the December meeting, at which time we are to bring suggestions on how to handle.
Old Business
Building Update: Dottie shared an update from the building committee, stating there has been no positive response received from the Tega Cay Baptist. At the Nov. 22, congregational meeting, the building committee will present a written review with 3 different options to chose from regarding these issues. The congregation will then vote on the next steps to take.
Nominating Committee: Jill Bossi made the motion to accept Brian Mathias, Darcy Mikolon and Pastor Steve Johnson to serve on the 2010 nominating committee. Motion was seconded by Sue Lydon. Motion passed.
Congregational Meeting: The agenda for the meeting will include: budget, building update, information regarding stain glass windows and offer information on ELCA referendum task force.
New Business
Stewardship: Bob Schilke stated that at the same time last year, November 2008, we had received 49 pledges totaling $137,000. This year based on same timing we have received 54 pledges totaling $134,000.
Office Holidays: Jill Bossi made a motion to allow the following days for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.
2 days for Thanksgiving – Day of and the day after
1 day for Christmas – if Christmas falls on weekend the day will be determined by Pastor.
1 day for New Years – if New Years falls on weekend the day will be determined by Pastor.
Motion was seconded by Diane Schilke. Motion carried.
At the December council meeting we will discuss the other holidays in the year.
Prayer Time: Marvin Crout suggested we open the church on Monday evenings at a specified time so anyone could come into the sanctuary and pray. He suggested we have information available about specific prayer requests. Pastor offered to address the topic of prayer through Sunday School and maybe that could open the door to discuss how we could manage this ministry.
Treasury Report
Rick Pueschel shared that all building fund monies have been moved to the building account.
Rick also stated that we are doing OK and that God is very Good.
Open Discussion
Wall Repair: Diane Schilke reported on the repair done to the outside sanctuary wall. Rot was repaired and wall rebuilt with hardy plank. Costs are approximately $1,600. It was stated that these monies were not to be paid by the building fund.
Church Christmas Party: Date for the party will be between December 13th and 20th.
Jill Bossi made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion was seconded by Sue Lydon. Motion carried.
Closed with the Lord’s Prayer
Meeting Adjourned 8:50
Respectfully submitted,
Sharon Crout
President Marvin Crout
hmcrout@comporium.net
Vice President Dottie France
dfrance@crosland.com
Treasurer Rick Pueschel
Secretary Sharon Crout
shacrout@comporium.net
Parish Educations
Debbie Hyman-Stephens
architec@perigee.net
Outreach/Evangelism Open
Properties Diane Schilke
dbschilke@yahoo.com
Social Ministry Sue Lydon
smllkw@bellsouth.net
Stewardship Bob Schilke
dbschilke@yahoo.com
Worship & Music Open
Youth Ismail Twininge
ismailtwininge@yahoo.com
Public Relations Donna Jenkinson
tigrone02@hotmail.com
Fellowship – Jill Bossi
jbossi@comporium.net
