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Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes July 21, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Members Present:<\/strong> Pastor Kevin Heffernan, Wayne Ludkey, Jeff Jahnke, Jan Olson, Sarah Miller, John Macho, David Wein, Gil Gardner<\/p>\n Opening Prayer: <\/strong>Pastor Kevin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Devotion: David Wein<\/strong>\u2014Remember the Commandment to show love for one another<\/p>\n Devotion for August\u2014Jan<\/p>\n Devotion for September\u2014Sarah<\/p>\n Pastor\u2019s Report: <\/strong>June and July have gone pretty well.\u00a0 With our three service options I feel we have navigated reasonably well the conflicts that surround us (aka- mask wearing!)\u00a0 I was surprised at the amount of anger\/energy\/division- associated with this topic.\u00a0 Bottom line- options are working.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another surprise for me has been youth ministry.\u00a0 After hearing that people wanted youth activities- we offered them and got little to no response from our youth and their parents.\u00a0 Rumor has it sports are going well with kids this summer- so I’m assuming the fall will rebound.\u00a0 I have been in conversation and planning with Amy over our next steps.\u00a0 She has been actively contacting kids on her own.\u00a0 That is going well.\u00a0 We are hoping to kick things off more substantially with the group in the fall.\u00a0 I am optimistic for the fall but obviously everything is operating in an unpredictable fashion at the moment.<\/p>\n Sundays have been going pretty well from the general feedback I have been hearing (and by my own observations).\u00a0 So I am thankful for the steps we have taken and continue for pray for the literal health of the congregation. \u00a0 I request your prayers as well.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n I have been waiting on finalizing confirmation largely because of the youth situation.\u00a0 But I intend on moving ahead mid August.\u00a0 Time will tell.\u00a0<\/p>\n On a personal note- I suspect I’m still moving through the stages of grief.\u00a0 I am a bit angry that one of our potentially best years as a congregation- is disappearing into oddity.\u00a0 I know there will be more good years ahead but typically churches have a window of growth and potential that we have been working hard to achieve.\u00a0 This year was likely to have been one of the best for our church. (for example- youth group numbers). Anyway- it’s a feeling of loss. I suspect I am getting closer to the place of acceptance.\u00a0 I do feel better about my weekly tasks and am finding a new rhythm (if reluctantly!).\u00a0 It has been very good to see people in person again.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n As always thank you for your help in guiding this wonderful church.\u00a0 We are still moving to good places- come what may!\u00a0 Pastor Kevin\u00a0<\/p>\n Buildings and Grounds: <\/strong>No report this month.<\/p>\n Youth: <\/strong>Amy working with families\u00a0who were part of the canceled mission trip. Hoping she can put something together for mid-August. She is having calls with youth members who are struggling with the changes to do the Corona Virus.<\/p>\n Fellowship & Life: <\/strong>Team will resume meeting in September 2020. Jan reports the planned golf outing was cancelled due to Corona Virus.<\/p>\n We Care: <\/strong>Drew will be taking the lead of this group next year. The team will be transitioning to \u201chow are you doing\u201d calls to the congregation. Pastor reports the calls being made have been helpful to several individuals.<\/p>\n Social Media: <\/strong>Sarah reports 235 followers on Facebook. YouTube views are down to about 35 due to opening up church as parking lot attendance.<\/p>\n There were only about 30 people who returned their time\/talent surveys. It was suggested our social media posts focus on getting the contact info back from everyone. Sarah will create some posts to that effect.<\/p>\n Treasurer Report: <\/strong>YTD surplus is $13,361. This is good to see. Church income for operations is lower than budgeted by $535, regular giving is lower than budgeted by $402 and loose offering is lower than budgeted by $1,873.<\/p>\n Treasurer report motion to accept: David Wein, seconded by Jan Olson.<\/p>\n Stewardship: <\/strong>Wayne reported LOL did not receive one of the five $500 technology grants offered by the ELCA district synod. We were hoping to offset some of the costs of the sound system upgrade and purchasing the transmitter for parking lot church.<\/p>\n Gail will write a $2,500 check to district ELCA to pay for the Stewardship for All Seasons campaign.<\/p>\n Wayne showed a giving analysis week by week and month by month. As one would expect, giving alone is down $20,000 from budgeted offerings. Envelope offerings are still very strong and we can see increases in the number of people using text\/credit card.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n OLD BUSINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Reopening status: <\/strong>Taking temps and advising masks, but getting negative feedback on the masks. Summer attendance is not that far off from normal at 75-100. More people inside at 8am than in the parking lot. It’s the reverse for 10am.<\/p>\n Jan Olson discussed \u201cNavigating a Positive Covid Test and Contacts\u201d and how we will deal with people who come in with temperatures and\/or coughing and clearly sick.<\/p>\n Jeff Jahnke suggested we make no changes to our current worship procedures and keep an eye on things through September. All members were in agreement.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NEW BUSINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday School Rally Day: <\/strong>Sept 27.<\/p>\n Confirmation:<\/strong> Pastor Kevin looking at mid-August to finalize individual confirmand meetings. Likely October for confirmation.<\/p>\n Closing Prayer<\/strong> \u2013 Pastor Kevin<\/p>\n Next Meeting: Tuesday 8\/18\/2020 at 6:30 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes July 21, 2020 Members Present: Pastor Kevin Heffernan, Wayne Ludkey, Jeff Jahnke, Jan Olson, Sarah Miller, John Macho, David Wein, Gil Gardner Opening Prayer: Pastor Kevin Devotion: David Wein\u2014Remember the Commandment to show love for one another Devotion for August\u2014Jan Devotion for September\u2014Sarah Pastor\u2019s Report: June […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Notes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>July 16, 2019<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Members Present:\u00a0 Pastor Kevin Heffernan, Jan Olson, Sarah Miller, Jeff Jahnke, Geoff Hendren, Wayne Ludkey, David Wein and Kristen Bjornstad.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Devotion:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pastor Kevin (Family)<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Devotion next month:\u00a0 John Penza <\/strong>(September), Sarah Miller <\/strong>(October)<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Signed \u201cThank You\u201d Notes<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Approval of May Minutes:\u00a0 <\/strong>Motion to approve made by Wayne Ludkey.\u00a0 Jan Olson seconded.\u00a0 Approved.<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Jeff asked the group if any items should be added to today\u2019s agenda.\u00a0 No additions were made.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Treasurers Report<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>Wayne noted that envelope giving was down, but credit card giving was up.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> The Operating Budget Total Net Profit YTD <\/strong>as of May 2019 FYE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $5660<\/p> The Operating Budget Total Net Profit for Month<\/strong> of May 2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $398<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> There was actually a budgeted loss YTD ($4975), but the Actual Profit YTD is $5660..<\/p> No questions on Financial Report.\u00a0 David made a motion to approve.\u00a0 Geoff seconded.\u00a0 Approved<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Team Reports<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Old Business<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Easter Breakfast Discussion:\u00a0 <\/strong>The council needs to have the Easter Breakfast coordinator established \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 by January 15, 2020, so that we know who will be handling this by the January council meeting.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> 12 Month Goals Discussion:\u00a0 <\/strong>Some of the items that council brainstormed last meeting will be ongoing \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>items.\u00a0 Others will be designated as Tasks <\/strong>that will be given a timeline to be completed and checked off.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Stewardship program:\u00a0 ongoing<\/p> Men\u2019s group:\u00a0 ongoing<\/p> Volunteer recruitment (getting newer\/younger families involved):\u00a0 ongoing<\/p> Constitution revisit to have guide for the future:\u00a0 Task.\u00a0 Jeff and Jan will review the current \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 constitution and will determine what needs to be updated before the next council meeting.<\/p> Information backup and continuity of data:\u00a0 Both a task and ongoing.<\/p> Sound system:\u00a0 Task.\u00a0 Sarah will have Ryan Miller assess the sound system and will report \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 findings by the October council meeting.\u00a0 David knows some individuals who could help<\/p> as well and will give their information to Sarah and Ryan.<\/p> Women\u2019s Ministry:\u00a0 Ongoing<\/p> Nursery Updates:\u00a0 Task.\u00a0 Sarah updated the Nursery to accommodate 0-3 year old children.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 nursery will still be unstaffed (there was not enough interest to get it staffed).\u00a0 There will<\/p> be new signage so that parents are aware that children are not to be unsupervised in the<\/p> nursery (she has heard that some older kids have been in there which resulted in<\/p> broken toys and untidiness).\u00a0 Council agreed to signage that says, \u201cWelcome to the<\/p> nursery.\u00a0 Please NO unsupervised children.\u201d<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Financial Peace University (David Ramsey Debt Reduction program):\u00a0 Pastor Kevin said this program is set up and ready to run.\u00a0 This program will be open to the community and is not just for the congregation.\u00a0 Just need to recruit people to attend.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> New Business<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Pastor Kevin and Sarah Miller noted that there will be an outdoor service and pot luck on Rally Day (9\/8).<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Sarah and Pastor Kevin will meet regarding when\/how Time and Talents will be rolled out this year.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Jeff discussed council taking the month of August off.\u00a0 Everyone agreed.\u00a0 Next council meeting will be on September 17, 2019.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Motion to adjourn meeting made by Geoff Hendren.\u00a0 Sarah Miller Seconded.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Closing Prayer:\u00a0 <\/strong>Pastor Kevin<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Next Meeting:\u00a0 9\/17\/2019<\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p> 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