Outreach & Social Ministry Team minutes

Last meeting: June 12, 2007

Attendees: 

Jeff Bemis
Kathy Hoffman

Elayne Lastofka
Staff: Andy Moscinski

Important items of information:

·          The first order of the meeting was to discuss the Wed. night service and provide our feedback. 

o         Good energy about the potential of this service/ learning opportunity.

o         Our ministry team could provide a monthly discussion on current events. 

·          We would center our discussion on the ELCA position papers. An

example is global warming.

o         We see this service as an opportunity to recruit volunteers –

·          Take the interest and turn it into an action.  An example is regularly running a Salvation Army luncheon.

·          A possible newsletter item would be the formation of the feasibility study for ECHOES. The members are:

o         Jeff Bemis and Jeff Cieslik – chairs

o         Mary Jeppson, Laura Henderson, Kate O'Connor, Mark Des Rochers

o         Andy Moscinski - staff liaison

o         Kathy Hoffman - advisor

·          The goal is to make a recommendation to the church council on the July meeting. The task force will be reviewing financials, operations and the mission and vision of ECHOES.

Submitted by:
Jeff Bemis