Church Council Sep 21, 2025
Members Present
x MaryBeth Ostrom
x Scott Snyder
Mindy Kingsley
x Matt Anderson
x Dave Kiehne
x Gretchen Olson
x Ashley Haugerud
x Pastor Bockoven
x Janet Ewalt
Clayton Schoepski
Call to Order – Mary Beth, President 11:00 AM
Devotions: Matt led devotions.
Code of Conduct
Any additions to the agenda:
None
Committee Reports:
Stewardship
Worship and Music
Property
Children, Youth, Family
Adult and Family
Endowment
Holiday Bazaar
Reports reviewed by the council.
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of August 2025 Minutes
Motion to approve by Dave, 2nd by Gretchen. Motion carried.
- 2. Financial Report
Adjusted Bank Balance is $30,476.12
Revenue vs Expenses: Positive $20,198.39
Giving is up for the year about $11,000.
Giving was down in August compared to previous years.
- Old Business
- Lightning struck the church
. Organ, Fire system, Telephone, Video system
An organ piece was ordered and installed. We are waiting on the bill. Pastor is documenting for insurance purposes. Our deductible is $10,000 so we probably won’t meet that threshold.
Two of our fire system areas are offline right now. Parts are ordered to be fixed.
The telephone system has been repaired and rewired.
Our video system had a piece blown out from the lightning strike. The sound works but the video does not. The part has been ordered. The insurance company believes that the lightning hit a lightning rod above the sanctuary.
There were some trees damaged as well.
We will take approval for church repairs to the congregation for a vote at the annual meeting. The endowment committee can allocate money for repairs in the budget for next year.
- New Business
- Snow Removal for winter
Discussed recommendations for companies for snow removal. Pastor will get bids.
- Piano and Violin Concert
Pastor was approached by Kurt Weber for a church concert with freewill donation. They would play hymns. We discussed having it on a Sunday after fellowship. The youth could maybe do a pancake breakfast between.
Motion to approve for Pastor to talk to Kurt Weber to set up a freewill concert by Scott, 2nd by Gretchen. Motion carried.
- Accept resignation from Zach Haugerud
Motion to accept resignation of Zach Haugerud made by Janet, 2nd Ashley. Motion carried.
We are looking for a replacement.
- Youth and Children Director Report
Read Josh’s report on youth activities and Sunday school lessons.
- Pastor’s report
Pastor has been dealing with the lightning strike and did one funeral.
Union Prairie and the Pastor have agreed to another of the Holy Experiment.
Pastor still wants to do the dedication for the windows but it’s been pushed back until video can be fixed so it can be recorded.
Twelve students in confirmation. The first youth group was last week and 14 kids attended. They love playing hide and seek in the church!
Somebody hacked into an old email and sent out over 1,000 spam emails. The email is deleted now. Pastor wants to get a new website.
We will be looking for bids on the copier because our lease is running out soon.
Pastor would like to take October 16-18 off.
Motion to approve Pastor’s PTO time off for October 16-18 by Janet, 2nd by Scott. Motion carried.
Council retreat is on hold. We will try to schedule for February with the new council.
Sunday October 19, will be our next council meeting. We will plan to have council meetings on the 3rd Sundays.
- Adjourn/Lord’s Prayer
Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.
Submitted by Secretary Matt Anderson
