{"id":3636,"date":"2021-06-29T19:11:37","date_gmt":"2021-06-29T19:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lordofthelakes.net\/?p=3636"},"modified":"2021-06-29T19:11:41","modified_gmt":"2021-06-29T19:11:41","slug":"june-15-2021-council-minutes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lordofthelakes.net\/index.php\/2021\/06\/29\/june-15-2021-council-minutes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"June 15, 2021 Council Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; 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very good time.<\/p>\n<p>Financial Report:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Lord of the Lakes Council Meeting Financial Notes<\/u><\/strong><u> \u2013 June 15, 2021<\/u><\/p>\n<p>The Operating Budget Total <strong>Net Surplus YTD<\/strong> as of May 2021\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $30,076<\/p>\n<p>The Operating Budget Total <strong>Net Surplus for Month<\/strong> of May 2021\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $ 5,327<\/p>\n<p>Total Cash in Operating Checking Account as of May 2021 is <strong>$112,673.14<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Total Cash in Special Events Checking Account as of May 2021 is <strong>$51,563.06<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>(this includes the $29,500.00 in Holding)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Total in Fortifi Investment Account as of March 2021 is<strong> $22,873.81<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Operating Budget Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our YTD income for Church Operations is higher than budgeted by $22,623.\u00a0 Our Regular Envelope\/Vanco\/Credit Card giving is higher than budgeted by $19,189 our Loose Offering is lower than budget by ($87).<\/p>\n<p>We received Scrip proceeds as of May 2021 $2,600 of our Fiscal Year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We did budget for a ($11,862) Deficit YTD and our Actual Surplus YTD is $30,076<\/p>\n<p>Financials are looking very good and there was discussion surrounding using some of our surplus for special projects or community outreach.<\/p>\n<p>Discussed were:\u00a0 1) Contribute towards Youth Mission Trip \u2013 Pastor Kevin will check with Amy re: what their needs are at this point for this year.\u00a0 Perhaps set aside for another year to support changes to the trips that have been discussed.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a02) The start of funds for an addition to give adequate room for Youth.\u00a0\u00a0 3) Build a baseball diamond on the east side of our property for use by Youth<\/p>\n<p>4) Sign replacement \u2013 Wayne suggested asking for ideas from members on what our sign should look like and how to accomplish that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Post-Covid Issues<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><u>Communion process<\/u> discussed:\u00a0 Jan estimated per the financials, we are spending approx. $225 per month greater than budgeted, likely for the disposable sets.\u00a0\u00a0 It would cost close to $300 up front for communion trays, etc.\u00a0 So expense-wise it makes sense to purchase the trays in order to get back to a more personal communion process.\u00a0 However, she voiced the larger concern is finding volunteers to fill the small cups before each service.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Due to the potential for contamination with Intinction, some voiced concern with ever going back to Intinction.\u00a0 Dianna, guest suggested we have people file up to get their disposable communion sets up front rather than having ushers hand out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For now, Ellen just ordered another approximately 6 week supply of the disposable sets.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin will give this some additional thought and we will table it until Fall.<\/p>\n<p><u>Services: <\/u>Pastor will continue to record the U Tube sermons with 30-50 views per week.<\/p>\n<p>Parking lot:\u00a0 it is thought that there are one or two out there yet, likely first service.\u00a0 It is suggested that an usher tour the lot at start time each service to be sure we are not missing people who have not come in to pick up bulletins and communion sets.<\/p>\n<p>Sanitizing Chairs:\u00a0 it is felt this process should continue.<\/p>\n<p><u>Employee Handbook<\/u>:\u00a0 David has reached out to Dawn Barber who works as an HR Director.\u00a0 They are meeting on June 30 to begin work on it.<\/p>\n<p><u>Celebration of our 20<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary and reopening<\/u>:\u00a0 Names were suggested for a committee and should have a couple charter members on the committee.\u00a0 Suggestions from this group:\u00a0 have it right after services on Sunday, 9\/12, invite guest speakers \u2013 Pr Gordon Estenson (now retired and still living in Minn.) and Pr Hanusa (if still healthy enough to do this), do some raffles as fun for the kids, etc. and \u2018mini\u2019 fundraiser for Youth, do a meal with LOL furnishing the main course.\u00a0 Jan will check the Charter board and start working on getting a committee together.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Pastor Kevin closed meeting with a prayer and we then enjoyed the venue and Ice Cream Sundays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Respectfully submitted, Jan Olson, acting Secretary<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>June 15, 2021 COUNCIL MINUTES PRESENT: Wayne Ludkey, Apryl Brantley, Pastor Kevin, David Wein, John Macho, Jan Olson \u00a0\u00a0Guest: Dianna Donner Meeting was hosted by John Macho at his home \u2013 thank you John. Meeting was opened by Wayne.\u00a0 David presented the devotion about showing compassion and taken from the book of Paul. 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seconded.\u00a0 Approved.<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Jeff asked the group if any items should be added to today\u2019s agenda.\u00a0 No additions were made.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Treasurers Report<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\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><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The Operating Budget Total <strong>Net Profit YTD <\/strong>as of May 2019 FYE\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $5660<\/p><p>The Operating Budget Total <strong>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><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>There was actually a budgeted loss YTD ($4975), but the Actual Profit YTD is $5660..<\/p><p>No questions on Financial Report.\u00a0 David made a motion to approve.\u00a0 Geoff seconded.\u00a0 Approved<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Team Reports<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Pastor\u2019s Report & Worship Committee:\u00a0 <\/strong>Pastor\u2019s report is attached.\u00a0 Worship Committee did not meet this month.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"300\"><li><strong>Buildings & Grounds: <\/strong>Jan said the parking lot (sealing and striping) came in around $14,300.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 B & G team to start meeting again in September.\u00a0 The back door still needs to be repaired.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol start=\"2019\"><li><strong>Youth: <\/strong>Mission trip left on Sunday, 7\/14\/2019.\u00a0 Prayers needed.\u00a0 There was a rough start, but going well now.\u00a0 Amy Penza officially began role of youth director.\u00a0 Youth team meetings will resume soon.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong>Stewardship: <\/strong>Wayne said they are preparing to begin the \u201cStewardship For All Seasons\u201d campaign.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol><li><strong>Social Media: <\/strong>Sarah is working on updating the LOL webpage.\u00a0 She sent a list of needs for the site to Randy Korus.\u00a0 She will continue working to get the pertinent information updated.\u00a0 Facebook page is doing well.\u00a0 Sarah is working with Tammie to get the Sunday School plans and is working on getting Fall\/Winter activities updated.<\/li><\/ol><p>\u00a0<\/p><ol start=\"28\"><li><strong>Life and Fellowship: <\/strong>The team met on 6\/23 and discussed items\/events that may be of interest to the congregation.\u00a0 Sarah would like to send out the activity interest survey (that was previously sent to council members for input).\u00a0 She will email the congregation and have some paper copies for those who don\u2019t use email.\u00a0 Jeff would like to see a survey link on the Facebook page.\u00a0 Pastor Kevin will announce the survey at the 8:00 a.m. on 7\/21 and the 10:00 service on 7\/28.<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>We Care: <\/strong>The team met last month and is getting ideas for the Fall.\u00a0 Pastor said that 1\/3 of the congregation is dealing with mental illness directly (in some way).<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Old Business<\/strong><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>\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><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>12 Month Goals Discussion:\u00a0 <\/strong>Some of the items that council brainstormed last meeting will be <strong>ongoing \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>items.\u00a0 Others will be designated as <strong>Tasks <\/strong>that will be given a timeline to be completed and checked off.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Stewardship program:\u00a0 ongoing<\/p><p>Men\u2019s group:\u00a0 ongoing<\/p><p>Volunteer recruitment (getting newer\/younger families involved):\u00a0 ongoing<\/p><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><p>Information backup and continuity of data:\u00a0 Both a task and ongoing.<\/p><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><p>as well and will give their information to Sarah and Ryan.<\/p><p>Women\u2019s Ministry:\u00a0 Ongoing<\/p><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><p>be new signage so that parents are aware that children are not to be unsupervised in the<\/p><p>nursery (she has heard that some older kids have been in there which resulted in<\/p><p>broken toys and untidiness).\u00a0 Council agreed to signage that says, \u201cWelcome to the<\/p><p>nursery.\u00a0 Please NO unsupervised children.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><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><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>New Business<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p>Pastor Kevin and Sarah Miller noted that there will be an outdoor service and pot luck on Rally Day (9\/8).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Sarah and Pastor Kevin will meet regarding when\/how Time and Talents will be rolled out this year.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Jeff discussed council taking the month of August off.\u00a0 Everyone agreed.\u00a0 Next council meeting will be on September 17, 2019.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Motion to adjourn meeting made by Geoff Hendren.\u00a0 Sarah Miller Seconded.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Closing Prayer:\u00a0 <\/strong>Pastor Kevin<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Next Meeting:\u00a0 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