Congregational Meeting agenda, February 21, 2021
Opening Prayer
Explanation of how to participate re: zoom and parking lot
Approval of Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Ministry Team Report—Outreach
Obbink update/requests—share what we’re thinking and what we’ve looked at so far
COVID update and plans for worship in future
Synod Assembly attendants
Saturday June 5, 2021
9am-3pm, online
Mike Rapp
Closing Prayer
Explanation of how to participate re: zoom and parking lot
Approval of Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Ministry Team Report—Outreach
Obbink update/requests—share what we’re thinking and what we’ve looked at so far
COVID update and plans for worship in future
Synod Assembly attendants
Saturday June 5, 2021
9am-3pm, online
Mike Rapp
Closing Prayer
Minutes from November 15, 2020
OSLC CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
11/15/2020 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Mike Rapp called the meeting to order. There is a quorum. Pastor Tobi White explained how to participate in this Zoom Meeting.
Pastor Tobi provided the opening Prayer.
Approval of Congregational Minutes from 2/16/2020 and 7/9/2020 Budget Approval
Pastor Tobi reported that Roger Obbink, a former Staff Musician at OSLC, recently died. He made a bequest in the amount of $237,599.62 from life insurance proceeds payable to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. We thank him posthumously for this generous gift.
Based on Continuing Resolutions 2007:1, bequests greater than $10,000 will be distributed using the 10/10/80 model. Briefly: 10% of the funds are allocated to missions beyond the congregation; 10% is allocated to the OSLC Foundation; and 80% is to be used for long-term programs/projects (longer than three years), for the health and mission of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The Oversight Team has the final responsibility to allocate the funds from bequests, but the Oversight Team requests input from the congregation.
Some suggestions so far are:
Jeff Barton provided a breakdown of monies to be allocated using the 10/10/80 model:
Council Elections. Mike Rapp
Property Chair.Kent Reinhard has accepted the nomination for a second four year term for this position.There were no other nominations from the floor.Motion by Otto Schultz that nominations cease.Motion seconded by Wally Albers.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.Motion by Denise Essman that Kent Reinhard be approved for the position as Property Chair. Motion seconded by Isaac and Leah Zohner.There was no discussion.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.
Council Secretary.Janette Johnson has accepted the nomination for the four year term as Council Secretary.There were no other nominations from the floor. Motion by Denise Essman that Janette Johnson be approved for the position of Council Secretary. Jayne Germer seconded the motion.There was no discussion. There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.
Congregational Care Team Lay Advocate.Mary Barton has accepted the nomination for a two year term as Congregational Care Team Lay Advocate.There were no other nominations from the floor. Motion by Denise Essman that Mary Barton be approved for the position of Congregational Care Team Lay Advocate.Leah and Isaac Zohner seconded the motion.There was no discussion. There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.Thank you to Alice Timm for covering this Council responsibility in 2020 when there was no Advocate.
Faith Formation Team Lay Advocate.Karrie Lickliter explained the responsibilities of this position.Nominations for the two year position include:Leah Zohner and Louise Alfrey.Motion by Theresa Reinhard to accept co-laypersons for this position.Motion seconded by Jodi Kocher.There was no discussion.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.Motion by Joel Schierling to approve Leah Zohner and Louise Alfrey as co-chair Faith Formation Team Lay Advocates.Motion seconded by Rich and Deanna Sincovec.There was no discussion.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.
Outreach Team Lay Advocate.Alissa Gunning explained the responsibilities of this position.There were no nominees.Please consider who may be willing to serve in this position and contact Pastor Tobi or Staff.
Other Comments:
The meeting was adjourned and concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
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Minutes recorded by Patti Horstman
11/15/2020 at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom
Mike Rapp called the meeting to order. There is a quorum. Pastor Tobi White explained how to participate in this Zoom Meeting.
Pastor Tobi provided the opening Prayer.
Approval of Congregational Minutes from 2/16/2020 and 7/9/2020 Budget Approval
- Minutes were distributed electronically and made a part of the permanent Secretary records.
- Motion by Wally Albers to approve the Minutes provided. Motion seconded by Otto Schultz. No Discussion. There was no one opposed to the motion. Motion carried.
- The Treasurer’s Report was provided virtually and made a part of the permanent Secretary records.
- Jeff provided an overview of data within the report.
- Questions?
- Were PPP funds deposited in the church account? Reply: Yes.
- Has the $48,600 been incorporated into Income? Reply: No. It will be transferred into Budget income once the loan is forgiven.
Pastor Tobi reported that Roger Obbink, a former Staff Musician at OSLC, recently died. He made a bequest in the amount of $237,599.62 from life insurance proceeds payable to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. We thank him posthumously for this generous gift.
Based on Continuing Resolutions 2007:1, bequests greater than $10,000 will be distributed using the 10/10/80 model. Briefly: 10% of the funds are allocated to missions beyond the congregation; 10% is allocated to the OSLC Foundation; and 80% is to be used for long-term programs/projects (longer than three years), for the health and mission of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The Oversight Team has the final responsibility to allocate the funds from bequests, but the Oversight Team requests input from the congregation.
Some suggestions so far are:
- Lutheran World Relief
- Music/Worship
- Upgrading technology/internet for long-term on-line Worship
- Van(s) for FEAST
- Upgrading Worship space
- Instrument care such as both organs
- Print music for choirs
- Food outreach
- Fellowship Hall renovation
- Music lessons for youth
- A summer gathering with concert/food in Roger’s memory
- Improve advertising for Worship services
Jeff Barton provided a breakdown of monies to be allocated using the 10/10/80 model:
- First 10%: $23,759.96
- Second 10%: $23,759.96
- 80%: $190,079.00
Council Elections. Mike Rapp
Property Chair.Kent Reinhard has accepted the nomination for a second four year term for this position.There were no other nominations from the floor.Motion by Otto Schultz that nominations cease.Motion seconded by Wally Albers.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.Motion by Denise Essman that Kent Reinhard be approved for the position as Property Chair. Motion seconded by Isaac and Leah Zohner.There was no discussion.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.
Council Secretary.Janette Johnson has accepted the nomination for the four year term as Council Secretary.There were no other nominations from the floor. Motion by Denise Essman that Janette Johnson be approved for the position of Council Secretary. Jayne Germer seconded the motion.There was no discussion. There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.
Congregational Care Team Lay Advocate.Mary Barton has accepted the nomination for a two year term as Congregational Care Team Lay Advocate.There were no other nominations from the floor. Motion by Denise Essman that Mary Barton be approved for the position of Congregational Care Team Lay Advocate.Leah and Isaac Zohner seconded the motion.There was no discussion. There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.Thank you to Alice Timm for covering this Council responsibility in 2020 when there was no Advocate.
Faith Formation Team Lay Advocate.Karrie Lickliter explained the responsibilities of this position.Nominations for the two year position include:Leah Zohner and Louise Alfrey.Motion by Theresa Reinhard to accept co-laypersons for this position.Motion seconded by Jodi Kocher.There was no discussion.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.Motion by Joel Schierling to approve Leah Zohner and Louise Alfrey as co-chair Faith Formation Team Lay Advocates.Motion seconded by Rich and Deanna Sincovec.There was no discussion.There was no opposition to the motion.Motion carried.
Outreach Team Lay Advocate.Alissa Gunning explained the responsibilities of this position.There were no nominees.Please consider who may be willing to serve in this position and contact Pastor Tobi or Staff.
Other Comments:
- Could Sunday Worship services be publicized in additional ways?
- Could Zoom be used so that congregation members could observe at Council meetings?
- Could an informal, once a month Zoom gathering be scheduled for members to keep connected?
The meeting was adjourned and concluded with the Lord’s Prayer.
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Minutes recorded by Patti Horstman
Treasurer's Report
