Meeting called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Sheri Barker
Members present
Bob Lechner, Melissa Hernandez, Sheri Barker, Mary (Maria) Lizarraga, Richard Roy, and Rachael Perez
Pastors: Pastor Karla Halvorson and Pastor Alicia Saenz
Treasurer: Diane Wages
Members absent: Michael Marquez, Oscar Uribe
Opening Prayer
Devotion and Prayer led by Bob L.
Action Items
- March 22, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
- Motion: Approve to the March 22, 2021 minutes. Motion by Pastor Karla H., second by Bob L. Unanimously approved.
- Treasurer Diane Wages reviewed the March Financial reports with Council.
- Motion: Approve the March Financial Report as presented. Motion by Bob L. and seconded by Pastor Karla. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Karla
▪ Children Youth and Ministry team
▪ Confirmation Classes
▪ Beach Clean up coordination for 5/16
▪ Bible Studies continue on Google Meet
- “Ask, Thank, Tell” by the Synod – stewardship meeting
- ELCA Pacifica Synod AMMPARO meetings
- Member care
- LSS, Upward Bound, Project Hand, Talent Search
Pastor Alicia
- Keeping connected with people
- Checking-in to see what people need
- Praying for People
- Attending meetings with different church groups
Property Committee
- Emergency Exit lights replaced
- Door sweeps have been added
- Door jams were rotted needed to be repaired
- Voted on Digital sign coloring, majority of the vote was for white, blue and orange sign. The Cost for the sign will be $3,500, this will come out of the $10,000 grant money awarded to ST. Marks. The remaining amount of the grant money will go toward another sign for Hilltop and I street.
Motion: Approve the digital sign coloring. Motion by Richard R. and seconded by Bob L. Unanimously approved
Member Care Team
- Calling home bound members to check in with them and make sure they are doing okay. Calling other members that are not home bound but have not been attending worship services.
New Business:
- Pacifica Synod Technology Development Grant Received – $5,000
- Put a poll out to the congregation to vote for worship service times.
- Continuing Resolutions – Executive Committee motions for approval
- Brick Fundraising campaign; create memorial patio, need to review and decide on different designs and sizes of bricks.
Motion: Approve the development of a taskforce to run the Brick fundraiser. Motion by Pastor Karla and seconded by Bob L. Unanimously approved
Bob L. closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:38 P.M.
Next Council meeting will be Monday May 24, 2021 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary