Ministry Council
September 27, 2003
Present: Ralph Lawrence,Kathy & Dale Balu, Elizabeth Laurvick, Marie Fornof,
Ken Fong, Lisa Hajek, Jenita Rhodes, Lynda Fickling, John Merchant, Laura Kuhl,
Martha Boon
Martha opened the meeting with a reading about passion.
SPRC Report-Kathy Balu
Kathy reported that they are working on the 2005 budget, which looks to be
substantially more than 2004 with increases for continuing education, benefit
increases and staffing that has been put on hold in 2004.
Finance- John Merchant
At the present we are approximately $54,000 ahead of our estimated giving.
Expenses are not exceeding budgeted amounts.
2005 Budget requests are due to John and Janet by October 11. John asks that
as groups identify “Next Step” items that they make it clear if this is a
one-time expense or an ongoing expense. Groups that are asked to submit a budget
that have not in the past are Altar Guild, Worship Team, Wedding/ Funerals, and
Care & Assimilation. John will provide Martha with the 2004 budget information
and she will forward this onto the Advocates and staff.
Evangelism Team- Laura Kuhl
Laura reported that the invitation cards were distributed Kick Off Sunday.
They also were successful in recruiting a new member and additional help with
visits.
Current Projects
Revision of the CD for October
Building guest services center-
will be in the entryway and serve as an information center
Evaluation g signage in the
church-planning an event board to announce meeting locations
Nametag team is working on ways to
encourage everyone to wear their nametags
Future projects
Integrating the Hospitality Team
with the ushers, bread bakers, greeters and coffee makers
Working with Little School on how
we can be more invitational to LS parents
Long Term
Getting small groups to be more IRM
Helping current St. Lukes members
to be more connected
Ministry Team Reports
Operations- Ken welcomed Lisa Hajek as the new Communications Leader
in Yvonne’s absence.
Communications- They have plans to refresh the directory with names &
pictures of new members and members unable to have their pictures taken last
time. Dates will be announced at a later date.
Our Advent theme is “Keepsake Christmas” and Communications will need all
group’s Advent events by the end of October for publication.
Trustees- Ken reported a light turn out at the Workday on Saturday. Most of
the work did get done. Storage shortage is one of our biggest challenges.
Dorothy Day Memorial Garden has been dedicated. They are finishing installing
the Memorial Bricks and these will still be for sale. We will replace the
current blank ones with new purchases and then expand the pathway as additional
purchases are made. Current purchases will allow them to refund the Gift Fund
with $2378.68 and $792.89 to the Cambodian Fund.
The Light Project for the Sanctuary is proceeding as expected. At this time
the lights are fully funded.
The Golf Tournament raised $6000, which will go toward a van purchase. It is
hoped the van can be purchased by December.
Education
Martha announced that Sandy Larson will assume the role as Education Advocate
along with a co-chair who is still being identified. Welcome Sandy! She had a
work meeting tonight and could not attend. Jenita reported that Children’s SS is
up and running. She is still looking for leaders to help with Cooking, Computers
and Drama. Your commitment would be 6 weeks on 6 weeks off.
Dale Balu reported for Adult Education. They have had a huge increase in
Disciple Classes. Currently have four full Disciple one classes, one Disciple 2
and one 4 and Jesus and the Gospel’s class. This represents over 100 people
enrolled just in Disciple. We have also acquired new instructors. Adult
Education has identified their Mission & Vision and this will be posted on the
Web along with a description of all Adult Ed classes.
Missions- Marie Fornof
Marie reported that they are working on the 2005 budget and are going to do
some research into what other groups are contributing to Mission causes, so that
they won’t be duplicating these efforts and can support our international
commitments to a greater extent. Dale reported on a Cambodian Initiative, Oct.
22-23 in North Carolina. He Laurie and Dalai will be attending. We are working
with GBGM to attain the needed support to have the Seim Reip Community Center up
and running. Ken asked what the plans are for 2005 Mission Trips and Dale
reported that a meeting is scheduled for Oct. 10 at 12:15 with a representative
from Guatemala to discuss possibilities there.
Fellowship & Support- Elizabeth Laurvick
Elizabeth praised the work of the Churhwide Team and Lynda’s help in getting
them started. They planned the meal for the Ministry Fair and spent only $700 to
feed 400 people. They are now in the process of organizing the Hay Ride
scheduled for Oct. 10. Elizabeth reported that the Current Issues group ended.
Ministry Development
Martha reported that the Ministry Fair went well, with good participation
from the small groups (nearly 30) and the tables had a lot people visit them
with questions and expression of interest.
Other Business
Questions arose regarding the church calendar. It is posted on the Web and is
updated every 2 weeks. Only events or meetings with rooms scheduled will appear
on this calendar. So please schedule rooms for events at the church. If your
event is off site, you will need to have Bonnie add this to the schedule for it
to appear on the calendar.
Jesus Christ Superstar will have Benefit Dinner on Saturday night, Nov. 13
before the show. Missions is sponsoring this, 100 seats available at $50 a
plate. If enough interest, they may do it on Friday night as well. Tickets for
the show will be sold by row. You will pay a $2 reservation fee for a ticket;
goodwill donation will be taken at the show. Showtimes are Nov 11, 12, 13 at
7:30pm and Nov. 14 at 3pm.
Pumpkin Unloading is Friday, Oct. 1 at 4 PM. Come one, come all!
Next Ministry Council Meeting, Oct. 25 7 PM. November meeting is scheduled
for the same time as Church Conference, Monday, November 22. We will determine
in Oct. if we need a separate MC meeting in November.
Martha closed the meeting in prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Martha Boon
MC Chair
Stewardship adds this report post meeting.
Stewardship campaign will kick off this Sunday, Oct 3rd. and run through
Celebration Sunday - October 24th. Banners and signs have been ordered and will
be hung on Saturday. Our campaign program this year is designed around the
Consecration Sunday when we will be hosting the entire church congregation
(members & constituents) for a Celebration Brunch. This year we've engaged the
entire St. Luke's leadership team to help extend a personal invitation for
everyone to attend the Celebration Brunch. We will be hosting the leaders for a
Leadership Dinner this coming Tuesday, October 5th @ 6:30pm to share the vision
and plans for the campaign, and for their roles in the campaign as Church
leaders. So far, we have 78 people confirmed for the leadership dinner and we
are expecting approximately 90 - 100. Bill Lee
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