The Salem Church Council met on January 13, 2005 in the fellowship hall.
Those present were: Pastor Mackey, Scott Helgeson, Doug Bruhns, Deb Kingland, Dianne Gardner, Linda Rasmusson, Wayne Nyguard, Jerry Hoffman, Bob Peterson and Kathy Gilbertson. Absent: Pastor Dykstra, Amy Olson and Keith Helland.
Pastor Mackey led us in devotions and prayer. Deb Kingland read the correspondence.
Each council member individually read the Secretary's Report. Motion to accept the minutes was made by Bob Peterson and seconded by Deb Kingland.
The Financial Report was given by Dianne Gardner. The amount of $58,891.15 was deposited in December. The 2005 envelopes are in the entry to be picked up.
The Treasurer's Report was given by Doug Bruhns. As of December 31, 2004 we have a balance of $ 23,662.23. It was noted that one of the $14,000.00 loans from the bank was paid off. A motion was made by Jerry Hoffman and seconded by Wayne Nyguard to accept these reports.
Board Reports:
Board of Worship and Music: No report
Board of Stewardship and Social Ministry: Wayne Nyguard reported the board approved Salem's participation in the ELCA international disaster response for the Tsunami relief program.
Board of Education: Bob Peterson reported they have scheduled a spaghetti dinner on April 3, 2005 to raise money for camp scholarships. It was noted that teachers are needed for the next few rotations. The board has scheduled vacation Bible School for May 31-June 3. There has been discussion about starting a summer WOW program for the kids.
Board of Youth: No report
Board of Life and Growth: Linda Rasmusson reported the board is discussing new ideas to do locally with our members. On January 23, at 2:00 the movie "Noah" will be shown as a family day.
Board of Property and Management: Jerry Hoffman reported the lounge has been completed with the new serving and stackable tables. Property Board proposed installing high speed internet in the church. After discussion, a motion was made by Bob Peterson and seconded by Scott Helgeson to have this done.
One In Christ Parish Council: Scott Helgeson reported the parish pastors are helping out Leland and West Prairie congregations during their vacancy until February.
Motion was made by Linda Rasmusson seconded by Dianne Gardner to accept these reports.
Old Business: A motion was made by Jerry Hoffman and seconded by Deb Kingland to accept the nominating committee ballot for the annual meeting. Wayne Nyguard reported on pledges for 2005. They received 284 pledges, pledging $281,779.00 for the next year.
New Business: The Annual Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 27, at 7:00. There will be discussion during adult forum on the budget. A motion was made by Doug Bruhns and seconded by Bob Peterson to accept Lynn and Cyndy Bartness, Heath and Brooke, Rick and Mary Orban, Sarah, Nathan and Emily, Gladys Solomonson, and Clyde Sletten as new members of Salem.
The next meeting will be held Thursday, February 10, 2005. A motion to adjourn was made by Dianne Gardner and seconded by Doug Bruhns.
We closed with silent prayer for our prayer partners and the Lord's Prayer.
Kathy Gilbertson
Recording Secretary