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Council Officers,
2019
President: Dennis Luke
Vice President: Bari Raymer
Secretary: Darci Meier
Council Members, 2019
President: Dennis Luke
Vice President: Bari Raymer
Secretary: Darci Meier
Youth Rep. Ethan Fye
Treasurer: Jay Andrews
Members: Don Wienand, Virgil Gordon, Kristy Patterson, Ryan Fye,
Tim Gordon, Cora Hudik
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.
Standing Committees
Worship/Witness
Stewardship
Learning/Youth
Service
Finance
Property
Additional Committees/Task Teams/Organizations
Staff Support./ Mutual Ministry
Executive
Scholarship
Nomination
Audit
Memorial
Building Trust Fund Board
Website
Women of the ELCA
Men's Ministry
Complete copy of
council minutes can be found on the
bulletin board.
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Council Minute Highlights:
October,
2019
J. Andrews presented the treasurer’s
report which included a September electric bill of $151.71 and gas bill of
$138.26. The report was approved following a motion from C. Hudik and
seconded by V. Gordon.
Pastor’s report included discussion on a potential confirmand activity in
November and pastor’s involvement in the DEITF – a synod based task force,
which will meet Nov. 13. Pastor also received permission to investigate
participation in the Lena Park District’s Truck or Treat family event
planned for Oct. 19 at Lions Park. There is no cost for the church’s
participation. K. Patterson moved to accept the report and B. Raymer made a
second. All approved.
Committee reports were given with highlights of a Martin Luther birthday
celebration Nov. 10. Other local churches will be invited to share in the
event. Council asks that members return their pledge and time and talent
cards as soon as possible to aid in budget planning. K. Patterson provided
Sunday School and Confirmation updates along with plans for a children’s
Christmas program. A trip to LOMC Autumn Festival Sat. Oct. 12 is planned
for anyone interested.
T. Gordon advised a handicapped seating area has been established in the
sanctuary. Also, donors of memorial funds designated for sanctuary carpet
may be asked if the funds could be used for carpet in the foyer and steps in
the Mason Street entry. Carpet in that area is worn. He also suggested
updates in lighting fixtures and bulbs may be investigated for cost saving
benefits as well as a potential rebates from Com Ed. The Men’s Ministry
steak fry is set for October 26.
Cost-saving measures for newsletter distribution were discussed. Members may
choose to have the letter emailed rather than delivered by postal service.
Additional copies will be available at the church and some copies may be
mailed as usual. The current method of mailing all newsletters is $125 per
month. Costs could potentially be reduced to $50 per month. Final decision
was tabled until the November meeting.
Church secretary Betty Allen will be asked to seek quotes for a color photo
copier. Discussion on replacement will be held at the next meeting.
D. Luke said a request for a bid for tuning of the organ will be sought from
Fabry Pipe Organs, Antioch, IL. The organ has not been tuned for 4-5 years
and it is in need of attention. The annual Christmas Tour of Homes was
discussed. D. Meier suggested the dates of Dec. 13-14 are possibilities. The
event is co-sponsored by Lena Business and Professional Association and is a
benefit for the local food pantry.
The date of Feb. 2, 2020 has been selected for the annual meeting with a
motion by V. Gordon and second by B. Raymer.
Council adjourned with a motion by T. Gordon and second by V. Gordon.
Members closed with recital of The Lord’s Prayer.
A complete copy of the minutes will be posted on bulletin board.
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