Meeting called to order at 6:03 P.M. by Sheri Barker
Members present
Lay Leadership: Bob Lechner, Diane Wages, Sheri Barker, Sherri Coughlin, and Rachael Perez
Ministers: Pastor Alicia Saenz
Absent: Freddie Lacarra, Pastor Dan
Opening Prayer
Devotion and Prayer led by Sherri Coughlin
Action Items
July 27, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
Motion: Approve to the July 27, 2020 minutes. Motion by Diane W., second by Michael M. Unanimously approved.
Tower Point Information: Tower Point Project – SALE complete!
▪ Treasurer Diane Wages reviewed the July 2020 Financial reports with Council.
Motion: Approve the Financial Report as presented. Motion by Sheri B. and seconded by Bob L. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Alicia
Pastor Alicia is planning worship services
Keeping connections with people
Planning additional St. Mark’s property improvement projects – removing shrubs, etc.
Checking on people to make sure they have enough food
Personnel Committee
Sherri C. is working on putting together Policies and Procedures manual as well as an Employee Handbook- volunteers are needed for all processes.
Margarita needs a completed Employee packet on file. Sherri is working on this.
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Leadership Development:
Discuss the Roller Coaster of Change
⁃ Focus on the Power of Prayer – Trust in God – Go to the Need
⁃ Next steps for Council: Follow up with everyone – how can we better care for our members?
What have we learned during these past two months?
We are anxious to get back to church
We ARE the church – Christ to each other
Our connection with the Holy Spirit
Phone calls have increased member connection and caring
New Business:
Bookkeeping:
Decision was made to hire Krystina Torres on ____date?_____ from Gertrud Scott’s Bookkeeping and Taxes, as an independent contractor. Updated QuickBooks was needed, purchased at $200 in order to have up to date accounting software for St. Mark’s financials to be transferred to Bookkeeper.
Suggestions for Ministry Transition Team – Who would enjoy being a part of this process? Who is highly respected among the congregation? Who represents the different perspectives?
Sunday, September 27, 2020, Special Congregational meeting regarding the Voting to call Pastor Karla Halvorson as St. Mark’s permanent Pastor at 10:00 am. Sheri B. will ask Bishop Andy Taylor if that time works for him. Counters are needed to count each vote. Bob L., and Sherri C. volunteered, will ask if Dorothy Geier is available also. Counting will take place on Tuesday, 9/8/20 at St. Marks.
ELCA God’s Work- Our Hands Event Sunday 9/13/20 from 1- 3 pm a “drop off and go” of Canned Goods to benefit Project Hand.
Sherri Coughlin closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
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Next Council meeting will be Monday Sept 28, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary