GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATION COUNCIL MINUTES – DATE: DECEMBER 11, 2011
Members
Present: Nancy Tibbett, Pastor Peter Ruggles, Debbie Appleyard, Deb
Stein, Steve Bartsch, Farrah Uphoff, Tammy Neumann, Michelle Stuttgen,
Matt Berrier
Ex Officio Present: Becky Curtis, Recording Secretary, Ruth Raatz, Financial Secretary
Excused: Patrick Zdun,
Guests: None
CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order by Steve Bartsch at 11:51 am.
OPENING PRAYER Opening prayer was said by Pastor Ruggles.
GUEST COMMENTS None
MINUTES – November 13, 2011
Minutes will be distributed via email and a vote will be taken at that time.
TREASURERS REPORT for the month ending November 30, 2011
Balance
Sheet – The checking account balance, which includes all of the Fund
Balances, decreased by $14,071 to $41,017. Regular payroll withholdings
for the month.
General Fund - Balance is $14,086, a decrease
of $1,395. Receipts were $10,841 and expenses were $12,236 resulting
in a negative $1,395 for the month. Credits of $253 were applied for
returned purchases.
Building Fund – Balance is $4,605, a
decrease of $9,646. Contributions were $2,725 compared to $3,167 last
November. The loan payment allocation was $1,136 Interest Expense and
$1,235 Principal. A $10,000 prepayment on principal was made on
November 17, 21. YTD Interest is $12,754 and YTD Principal reduction is
$23,332. Church Mortgage Payable is $254,007, a principal reduction of
$11,235.
Short Term Designated – Had a total net decrease of
$95, resulting in a balance of $13,595. Receipt/Disbursement of $177
for World Hunger. Receipt of $256/Disbursement of $356 for Tiny Tiger’s
Companion Day Services (Special Benevolence Project). Receipts of $5
for the Flower Account.
Sunday School - Contributions of $31.25.
Equipment Contingency/Replacement – Balance remains the same.
Building
Contingency Fund – Receipts of $500 and $2,000 transfer from General
Fund. Disbursement of $5,600 for two furnaces that were purchased and
installed.
MSC to accept the Treasurer’s Report for the month
ending November 30, 2011 and place on file. (MSC Debbie Appleyard,
Tammy Neumann, all ayes)
(MSC to accept the Pastor’s Report Tammy Neumann, Nancy Tibbett, all ayes)
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Steve Bartsch
Annual
Report from Bishop. Companion Day Services thank you note. St.
Vincent’s Outreach thank you note. Shirley’s House of Hope thank you
note.
MINISTRY REPORTS
FELLOWSHIP – Michelle Stuttgen – Ice Cream Social next week.
LEARNING
– Farrah Uphoff - Sunday School Christmas program will be on December
18. Starting Together in Faith program after New Year’s.
OUTREACH
- Tammy Neumann – Needs approval for payment for $600 tuition of
Honduran student. (All were in favor.) Gifts will be picked up on
delivered to Wood County Social Services on Friday.
PROPERTY -
Matt Berrier – Shelves to build a closet and doors to paint. Next
project will be the garage sale at Associated Sales.
STEWARD
SHIP - Debbie Appleyard – All Stewardship materials have been sent out.
Would like to include a reminder about Simply Giving program for yearly
offering. Time and Talent sheets should be turned in.
YOUTH - Nancy Tibbett – Bell ringing yesterday.
WORSHIP
- Deb Stein – Alter care decorated for Christmas. Sharing of the peace
is suspended for both Sunday and Wednesday worship services.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. New membership/Membership Committee –Steve will contact Patrick about taking new member photos.
2. Marketing/Fund Raising – Pizza sales coming up Saturday before the Super Bowl.
3.
Steering Committee for Rummage Sale – Matt requested having Chris
Tipping lead the committee and pick some people to work with her.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Fix Annual Meeting Date – January 22, 2012. Pot Luck and Good Shepherd will provide the main course. (Arby’s roast beef)
2.
Finalize Year End Donation to Synod – Pastor requested sending an
additional donation to the Synod at the end of the year if the budget
allows. Will revisit at the January meeting.
3. Year End Ministry Report – due to Karla as soon as possible in order to include in a packet for the annual meeting.
4. Annual Budget Review – Ruth reviewed the 2012 budget with the council members.
Announcements
Next Council Meeting: January 8, 2012 11:30 p.m. Host: Michelle Stuttgen
(MSC Deb Stein, Matt Berrier, adjourn all ayes) Meeting adjourned at p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer.
