St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Annual Meeting Minutes
January 22, 2006
Council President Mike Rentschler called the meeting to order after 10:00 worship service. Pastor Nancy Nyland led the members in opening liturgy and prayer. Members then completed a self-inventory of spiritual gifts they individually possess. Results could be used to help members fill out their “Sharing of Spiritual Gifts” sheets which were also handed out.
Minutes & Reports
- Todd Hale read the minutes of the 2005 annual meeting. Larry Poessnecker moved to approve the 2005 minutes and Janet Kliment provided second. Motion carried.
- Chris Torpy gave the treasurer’s and Foundation report. Lois Poessnecker moved to approve to approve these reports with Caroline Poessnecker’s second. Motion carried.
- Maxine Brink presented the financial secretary’s report. Chris moved to approve of the financial report. Clark Gotschall provided the second. Motion carried.
- Pastor Nancy gave her 2005 activity report. Betty Siebert moved to approve pastor’s report. Cheryl Rentschler seconded. Motion carried.
- The following Committee reports were included in the annual report and each chairperson gave a short description of each.
- Evangelism – Janet
- Property – Jack Flannery
- Stewardship – Vicki Olson
- Worship – Jeanene Miller
- Parish Education – Dick Frickel
- WELCA – Elaine Poessnecker
- Sunday School – Cheryl Rentschler
- BASIC Youth – Jenna Stolcpart
- Joint Council – Barry Frerichs
Leon Rentschler moved to approve the committee reports. Donni Nachtman provided the second. Motion carried.
Old Business
- O’Neill Ministry – Pastor reported that the committee formed is working on a needs assessment of the O’Neill area to see if there are needs that our congregation can meet. At this time, we are prayerfully waiting for the Holy Spirit’s guidance on this project.
- West Holt Health Ministry – Pastor updated the congregation on the activities of the West Holt Health Ministry. Carol Olson and Gayle Rothchild have been active in this ministry and can be contacted for information.
- Welcome to our new members this year: Tom & Lorraine Etherton, Jaci Harmon, Nancy & Mike Kratz, Fran & Don Obermire.
New Business
- Budget & Benevolence: Sharie Flannery moved to approve the 2006 budget total of 55,850.00 with 7.5% benevolence. Larry seconded. Motion carried.
- Election of New Council Members: Nominations were opened for the openings of treasurer and 3 at-large members. Current treasurer, Chris, was not eligible for another term. Mike and Janet also weren’t eligible for another term. Dick was running for his second term. The nominating committee of Geraldine DeGroff, Carol Olson and Dick Frickel secured the following candidates: Jenni Topp for treasurer; Dick Frickel, Cindy Gotschall, Fran Janzing, Lisa Krysl, Bob Lieswald and Carol Olson for members-at-large. No new nominations were made. Richard Poessnecker moved to close nominations with Sharon Rentschler’s second. Motion carried.
Ballot vote was taken and counted. The following will serve for 2006 – 2007.
Treasurer – Jenni Topp
Members-at-large – Dick Frickel, Fran Janzing and Bob Lieswald
- Delegates for Lewis & Clark Cluster Meeting, Feb. 18 th in Wausa, NE and Synod Assembly, June 1-3 rd in Kearney, NE: Richard moved to approve of Larry & Lois to represent St. John’s at these functions. Clark seconded. Motion carried.
- Rural Internship: Pastor updated the congregation about the internship program and the Horizon grant that would provide 2/3 of the cost of hosting a seminary student for an internship for a year beginning September 2007. The intern would serve both St. John’s and St. Peter. The cost to each congregation would be between $4,000 and $5,000. Jeanene moved to apply for the Horizon grant and host an intern. Sharie provided second. Motion carried.
- Youth Representative to Council: The BASIC youth group will be selecting a representative to attend council meetings. This opportunity will be shared by different youth members.
- Prayer Ministry: Pastor and Lorraine Lieswald announced a prayer group meeting starting 30 minutes before Sunday School or worship that will focus on the strength of the Holy Spirit. This idea evolved from the work done with Jim Peterson.
- Nominating Committee: Mike appointed Chris Torpy, Lorraine Lieswald and a council member to be named later to serve on the council nominating committee.
- Sound System: Pastor provided the congregation with an update of the bid to replace the sound system. She described the system and the bid of $8750.00.
Adjournment: Motion by Richard to adjourn. Seconded by Rocky Rothchild. Motion carried.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s prayer.
Todd Hale
Secretary |