SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH COUNCIL MINUTES

The Salem Church Council met on April 10, 2003 in the Lounge.

Those present were: Pastor Dykstra, Mark Alphs, Bruce Adams, Dianne Gardner, Margaret Okland, Kathy Ainley, Keith Helland, Wayne Nyguard, Rhonda Charlton and Kathy Gilbertson. Absent: Pastor Mackey, Doug Bruhns and Scott Helgeson.

The council sang a hymn and then Pastor Dykstra led us with devotion and prayer. Each council member individually read the Secretary's Report.

Board Reports:

Board of Education: Kathy Ainley reported that the Lenten soup suppers went over great. They have raised enough money to help with summer camps. May 11 will be the last day of Sunday School for this season.

Board of Life and Growth: Margaret Okland reported the new member reception was a success. The Lenten calendars are due in on Palm Sunday and the money will be given to LMAMA. They will be working on getting the confirmands Faith Statements in a booklet.

Board of Stewardship and Social Ministry: Wayne Nyguard reported the time and talent sheets will be in the June Informant. There was a request from the Lay Ministry Training Center to meet with the congregation and asked for donations. It was decided they would meet during adult forum next fall.

Board of Worship and Music: Keith Helland reported the brown bag lunch quiet time was well received. The attendance was approximately 15-20 people each week and they are planning on continuing it next year. The 2:15 Lenten Service had a good attendance response and will be continued next year. The Pastors will be at the Synod Assembly meeting in Waverly, June 14 & 15. They will have Lay Sunday for the services. They are in need of council members to help with the distribution of home communion. Please contact a board member if you are interesting in helping with this.

Board of Youth: Rhonda Charlton reported they are making plans for the Easter breakfast. Questions were asked about the plans of hiring a youth director.

Board of Property and Management: Bruce Adams reported on a few leaks that were repaired last year in the church. The church is in need of tuck pointing, and the stained glass windows need repairing. The kitchen remodeling committee will be meeting with Don Helgeson and getting plans to send out for bids on the project. The sidewalk project has to be rebid due to changes in the specs. The cemetery board met and made a new policy and it will be sent out in the informant and in the bulletin. April 26 is planned as a work day in the cemeteries.

No Treasurer's Report was given. (As of March 31, 2003 we have a balance of $6,979.23.)

The Financial Secretary's Report was given by Dianne Gardner. The amount of $41,904.21 was deposited for the month of March.

One In Christ Parish Council: The council will be meeting on Tuesday. Pastor Dykstra reported the Task Force is meeting to bring a recommendation to the council on their plans for confirmation. A parish wide vacation Bible school will be the first week in June at Winnebago and the day camp will be in August at Salem.

Motion was made by Keith Helland, seconded by Kathy Ainley to accept these reports.

Old Business: Kathy Ainley reported on Thrivent matching funds. We were allotted $1500 for the year. We will be looking for Synod Assembly delegates. Talk to Pastor Dykstra if interested.

New Business: We tabled the discussion on hosting a meal for the Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band until next month. More information is needed. Faith Statement Night is April 30 at 6:30. Confirmation is Sunday; May 4.The council will meet after the statement night and approve the confirmands. Kathy Ainley resigned from her position on the board. She will be getting married and moving to Bemidji. Congratulations and best wishes Kathy! Motion was made by Kathy Ainley, seconded by Keith Helland to appoint Mary Peterson to finish out the term on the Board of Education. Motion was made to accept the following transfers: Eric & Julie Georgia, Celina and Kendra; Denise (Benson) Peterson; Shawna (Rolands) Negrete; Jim & Sue Selvidge.

The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2003. A motion to adjourn was made by Dianne Gardner, seconded by Margaret Okland. We closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Kathy Gilbertson, Recording Secretary