Sunday, May 11, 2008

St. Paul Council Meeting May 5, 2008

Mission Statement
Of
St. Paul Lutheran Church LCMS

Our church in Pinehurst is a gathering place of the people of God who strive to live and act in harmony with a biblical foundation. The good News of the Gospel is expressed in our love for all people and in worship, witness, service and teachings. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit in baptism to grow in faith, actively supporting and nurturing all God’s children through evangelism, stewardship, fellowship and service.

St. Paul Council Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2008

Location: St. Paul Lutheran/Conference Room
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Attendees Invited: Council members & Shirley Wake
Council members: K.Beran, S.Wake, C.Faas, R.Fromm, G.Ahrendt G.Eggers,
Roger Jensen, Leo Magiera,

1.Agenda Items:

A. Budget Review and Approval of the 08 Budget – Budget approved with changes.
B. Approval of signage for Sylvia Brown – Counseling signage approved for street sign.
C. Guest Pastor Stipend – Raise from $165.00 to $200.00. Approved and added to budget.
D. Final Review of Building Improvements: Carpet, Film & Construction – Budget for same for recommendation to Congregation from Council: Recommended the purchase of the lighter film as displayed by J. Wake. Carpet to be green plush with red color for altar platform and pulpit platform – total estimate approximately $5,000. Carpentry budget to be determined based on the material costs for removal of current platforms and construction of the new platforms. Total budget estimated at $7,000 for all construction. Costs to be supplemented with $1,300 from Thrivent for congregational help to prepare church for changes.

2. Council Chairs Reports
Stewardship – Review of our current program and future programs – Ruth Fromm
Social - Review of our current program and future programs- OPEN
History & Records - Review of our current program and future programs: Gene Eggers
Music - Review of our current program and future programs: Karen Dickens
Education – Children and Adult programs - OPEN
Building – Oversight on Building Improvements. Kay Beran & Leo Magiera
Financial – Budget and Financial Reports. Glenn Ahrendt and Roger Jensen
Special Program - Habitat Thrivent Congregational Coordinator - Lois
Long Range Planning – John Wake and Leo Magiera

Respectfully Submitted:
President
Kay E Beran