Grace and Peace Lutheran Congregation Council
 

Present: 
Pastor Shelksohn, Julie Smith, Paul Mueller, Hilary Shirven, Kristina Glenzinski, Sandy Peterson, Mary Whitledge, Jan Jarrett, Dave Dietrich, Roberta Dietrich, Nancy Claude and Keri Dodson.  Pastor Shelksohn led the Council in prayer and Keri Dodson shared a devotion.
Sharing The Vision: 
Julie informed the Council of two workshops that she felt were worthwhile to attend: one on October 18^th  - Praise, Pray and Proclaim! - at Faith Lutheran in Springfield; the other is on Healthy Congregations, a Leadership Workshop, at Belvidere on November 15^th.  Julie encouraged Council members to attend.

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING -  The meeting of the office technology group was cancelled.  They will reschedule soon.  Long Range Planning has a meeting on September 8^th.

NURTURE MINISTRY - Nuture is planning an event for the 41+ Couples Group in September - either a potluck or cookout.  December 6^th has been set for Christmas Caroling to shut-ins.  Next meeting is September 14^th at 10:00 a.m.

PROPERTY MINISTRY -Nancy reported that the carpets will be professionally cleaned soon and following that a dry treatment will be tried which is better for the carpets.  Before this can be tried, the rugs must be professionally cleaned first.  Roberta asked that because of a much higher than expected insurance premium payment due this quarter, that the carpets be cleaned in September - to help with cash flow.

COMMUNITY ACTION - The blood drive will be held on September 16 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.  Keri received information on the Walk/Fun Run on September 13^th.  Keri has been talking with a representative from Manor Care and will look into the possibility of having a health fair.

FINANCE MINISTRY - Still investigating the increased premiums for our insurance coverage.  July was a normal month. Projecting figures for October and November shows there may be a cash flow problem.  Ministries were asked to check with Roberta before planning to spend big amounts from their budgeted lines. Finance reports for the month of July were included in the Council packets. 

STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY - A mail campaign will be developed by the committee similar to last year for the Stewardship Drive.  A musical readers' theater and dessert will be performed  in October for the congregation to say thank you for their response to Stewardship activities of the past two years.

WORSHIP AND MUSIC MINISTRY - The Worship and Praise Service is showing growth.  Equipment needs for this service are being studied.  The Brown Bag Concerts will continue next year as an outreach to our neighboring businesses - changes and improvements were discussed.  Richard suggested having music at the church yard sale.  This ministry discussed incorporating an opportunity to be anointed for healing during communion services.