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Council Officers
Council President: Wayne K.
Vice-President: Coralyn H.
Secretary: Nick B.
Council Members, 2018
President:
Dennis Luke
Vice President: Bari Raymer
Secretary: Darci Meier
Youth Representative: Krista Keene
Council Members: Troy
Keene,
Troy Doubler, Eugene Hesselbacher, Kristy Patterson, Don Wienand, Virgil
Gordon, Pastor Miho
Meetings
Meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
For more information on council activities call the church
office at 1- 815-369-5552.
2015 Church Committees
If you are interested in joining one of the committees, contact the chair of
the committee or Pastor Miranda. More help for mission, ministry, and
leadership is always needed!
Standing Committees
Worship/Witness:
Denny Luke-Chair, Karen Niemeier, Sue Diddens, Tena Rackow, Vivian
Hesselbacher, Colton Brinker, Pastor Miranda (CR)
Stewardship:
Chair-Open, Pastor Miranda, Shirley Fox, Jon Hudik
Learning/Youth:
Chair-Open, Chris Brinker, Beth Martin Leesa Kurth, Sue Diddens, Michelle
Andrews, Troy Keene, Marybeth Brinker,
Pastor Miranda
Service:
Barnabas/Health & Wellness: Chair-Mary Lloyd, Co-Chair- Nick Baker, Karen
Niemeier, Darlene Aurand, Ellen Kyles
Finance: Chair-
Wayne Kurth, Chris Brinker, Marion Fahr,
Sharon Schlachter, Jay Andrews, Leland Wenzel, Troy Doubler
Property:
Chair- Chris Brinker, Wayne Kurth , Ray Stamm,
Delbert Scheider, Leland Wenzel, Troy Doubler, Nick Baker, Jesse Klosterboer,
Jerimy Schriner
Additional Committees/Task Teams/Organizations
Staff Support./ Mutual Ministry:
Tena Rackow, Gene Hesselbacher,
Sheila Keene, Pastor Miranda, Bill Engel, Sue Kraft, Leland Wenzel
Executive:
Pres. Wayne Kurth, V.P.: Coralyn Hudik,
Secretary: Nick Baker
Scholarship:
Mary Beth Brinker (Chair) Mike Geiseman,
Shirley Fox, Coralyn Hudik
Nomination:
Mary Lloyd, Nick Baker and Michelle Andrews
Audit: Tena
Rackow, Billie Jo Runkle
Memorial: Janis Kurth (Chair), Donna Gullickson, Lynn Lyvers
Building Trust Fund Board:
Chair-Jay Andrews , Bill Engel,
Lynn Lyvers, Donna Gullickson, Ellen Kyles
Website:
Chair-Troy Doubler, (CR) Brianna Andrews, Dan Kurth,
Colton Brinker, Austin Andrews, Taylor Bastian
Women of the ELCA:
Joyce Tessendorf, Sheila Keene
Men's Ministry:
Troy Doubler, Wayne Kurth, Jesse Klosterboer
Complete copy of
council minutes can be found on the
bulletin board.
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Council Minute Highlights: February,
2019
Jay Andrews reviewed the January Treasurer’s Report which indicated a gas
bill of $750.76 and electric bill of $226.72. The report was approved with
K. Patterson making the motion and Don Wienand the second
Pastor reviewed past and upcoming events. The winter sock drive was
successful with a total of 149 pairs of socks, 1 hat and 6 pairs of gloves
which were donated to the Lena-Winslow Elementary.
Souper Bowl of Caring contributions totaled $443.62.
The Stephen Ministry Workshop is scheduled for March 23 at Our Savior’s
Lutheran, Rockford and the Congregational Resourcing Event is set for March
9 at Kishwaukee Community College. The event is open to anyone in the
congregation.
A first-time event for Good Shepherd, Confirmation Class Reunion Sunday, is
set for March 17. Pastor and Mrs. David Raben will be our guests and
everyone confirmed during his leadership are invited to attend. A shared
lunch will follow.
In Committee Reports, D. Luke said the Worship and Music Committee are
planning events for Lent. Various Good Shepherd groups will provide food for
mid-week services. K. Patterson said the Learning Committee is discussing
confirmation scheduling and volunteers would be appreciated for that class
as well as with Sunday School for younger students.
D. Luke said the Property Committee will meet March 5 to discuss the
installation of the new sound system which was approved at the annual
meeting. He also noted the list of memorial suggestions will be reviewed. V.
Gordon motioned to accept committee reports and K. Patterson made the
second. All approved.
Council also approved the appointment of Coralyn Hudik to fill the remaining
Council seat. K. Patterson moved to approve the selection and T. Gordon made
a second. Motion approved unanimously.
A male delegate is still needed for the NW IL Synod Assembly June 14-15.
D. Luke advised volunteers are needed to assist Sunday worship services.
Training will be provided to anyone interested.
Complete minutes are on the bulletin board by the office.
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