GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

February 24, 2008

PRESENT:  Craig Bluemlein, Denise Bosma, Rebecca Brode, Shelley Dick, Doug Ebert, Pastor Vicki Garber, Walda Helvie, Jennifer Hegna, Amy Honnerlaw, Todd Kuhse, and Kelli Sittason.

ABSENT: Steve Kieffner, Hansel Ramathal, Don Shattuck

Todd called the meeting to order. Denise led the opening prayer.

Todd presented the agenda. Doug moved, and Denise seconded, to accept the agenda, and the motion carried.

I.                   APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES

Todd presented the minutes from the January 12, 2008 meeting. Pastor Vicki moved, and Craig seconded, to accept the minutes, and the motion carried.

II.                SPIRITUAL SHARING

III.             PRESCHOOL REPORT

Peggy Fisher and Dolores Kreutzjans reported that registration for next year is strong despite competition from three new schools in the area. They announced that they will both retire at the end of the school year. Peggy and Dolores have served the preschool for 18 years and they will definitely be missed. Both are willing to help with hiring and training the new director to insure a smooth transition.

Todd reminded the council that we need to review from a legal standpoint how the preschool relates to the church and congregation. Sue Schmidt had worked on this in the past but no changes were made. Steve had suggested via email to Todd that we form a task force to include Peggy, Dolores, 2-3 council members and an attorney from the congregation. We will discuss this further at our next council meeting.

IV.             RENOVATION & CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATES

Todd reported that a committee met to look at the renovation project schedule in relationship to the church activities and schedule. Some small changes were made to the project schedule. The updated timelines were shared with the congregation via the recent handouts for the Capital Campaign.

 A team has been meeting to work on the design for the Outdoor Worship and Meditation Garden areas. The team has ruled out permanent benches for the space as the estimated cost was $35,000. The drawing is in the office for review by interested parties.

 Dennis Huber and Greg Land report that the contract bidding and permit stage are close.

 Council discussed forming an Interior Design Task Force. This group will work on color schemes, flooring choices, fixtures, etc. Pastor Vicki will call Mark Willoughby to see if he will serve as Chair. Craig, Denise, Rebecca and Pastor Vicki will serve as well as a few members of the congregation who might have design skills.

 The Capital Campaign, “Come and Follow Christ”, is well underway with commitment Sunday on March 2. A brochure will be mailed tomorrow. A Prayer Vigil will be held Saturday March 1 from 9-5. 75% of the Advance Personal Contact list have either had a visit or attended a Group Meeting.

 On March 6 the leadership team for the renovation will meet. They will review the results of the Capital Campaign and make recommendations to the Council. Steve has approached three lenders for consideration for the construction loan: Thrivent, Bank of KY and Huntington Bank.

 Pastor Vicki suggested that Amy write heartfelt letters of appreciation to Becky Sittason and Bob Frey for their many hours of hard work in organizing the campaign.

V.                DISCIPLESHIP TEAM UPDATE

 Jennifer reported that the Spiritual Gifts discipleship has suggested names for the open Chair positions. After discussion, Jennifer motioned and Shelly seconded that Council accept the suggestions for the HR Chair. The motion carried. Craig motioned and Pastor Vicki seconded the nominees for Nurturing Outreach Chair. The motion carried. The Spiritual Gifts discipleship will contact the nominees to see who will serve.

VI.             OLD BUSINESS

 Nurturing Outreach reported some great ideas to display our new mission statement as well as to honor the outgoing one. An artist friend of Rebecca’s who is at seminary has been commissioned to create our mission statement as art.

 Craig reported that the HVAC work in the education wing has been completed. It was on time and on budget. Craig is also making a master list of miscellaneous repairs needed for our building so that where possible they can be part of the renovation work.

VII.          NEW BUSINESS

 Pastor Vicki talked about the Synod Assembly which will be in Lexington this year on June 5, 6 and 7. The Synod is putting together a video about what it’s like to be Lutheran in Kentucky. Our congregation is invited to have two members interviewed for the video. Kelli Sittason volunteered and was approved. Shawn Honnerlaw will also be asked.

 Walda Helvie is coordinating volunteers for the Assembly. 40-5- people are needed.

VIII.       ADJOURNMENT

Denise led the closing prayer and Todd adjourned the meeting.

The next meeting will be on March 9, 2008 from approximately 12:30 to 2:00 pm.

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