First English Lutheran Church

Congregation Council Meeting Minutes

North Site – Dec. 18, 2007

Present: Karen Dorn, John Zweig, Mike Lokensgard, Peter Peregrine, Diane Bemis, Laurie Berkedal, Bruce Catterton, Mark DesRochers, Jeff Diehl, Wayne Luck, Kirsten Owen, Jeff Picken, Pastor Detweiler, Pastor Dismer, Pastor Lyle. Also in attendance: Brenda Smongeski, Walt Rugland.

Excused: Dan Baumbach, Fred Hauser, Nancy Hershfield

Devotions: Laurie Berkedal

Minutes from the Nov. 27, 2007 Council meeting: A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2007 meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Pastor’s report: No action items

Executive Committee Report: No action items

Ministry team reports:

A. Youth: A motion was made and seconded to amend the continuing resolution to specify the name, “Youth Ministry Team” be renamed “Family and Youth Ministry Team.” Motion passed unanimously.

The role of youth coordinator is being reviewed.

B. Worship: Discussed the role of the music director position at both sites.

Treasurer’s report: Mike Lokensgard

A. A written report and financial summaries were submitted including: Contributions Year to Date, Expenses Year to Date, 2007 Weekly Offering, 2007 Revised Budget Expenses Year to Date, and ECHOES.

B. A motion was made and seconded to approve the treasurer’s report with the acknowledgement that the budget has shown giving growth in excess of 5.8%, falling short of our line of credit and authorizing the continuation of our line of credit to the 2008 budget. Motion passed unanimously.

Old Business: Capital appeal: Leaders of the church will be invited to gather at the North Site on Jan. 3, 2008 at 7-8 a.m.

New Business:

A. Official acts: A motion was made and seconded to approve the November official acts as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

B. 2008 FELC budget

1. The documents FELC Budget Worksheet and Development of the Estimated Benevolence Amount for FELC 2008 Budget Plan were presented. Discussion followed.

2. A motion was made and seconded to propose Column D to the congregation at the annual meeting increasing the pastoral staff budget to $283,000, leaving $3,520 revenue for the year. Excess revenue will be used to pay down the line of credit and increase grants up to 14% of the benevolence base. Motion passed unanimously.

C. The document Proposal for Restructuring the Leadership of First English Lutheran Church was presented. Discussion followed.

D. The Capital Appeal Resolution was presented. Discussion followed. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the resolution. Motion passed unanimously.

Closing prayer: The Lord’s Prayer

Adjourn: A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

Peter Peregrine, Secretary

Minutes taken by Judy Snavely