Church Council Minutes, February 13, 2021

St. Mark’s Church Council Retreat 2021 (1st Council Meeting of the New Year)

Saturday, February 13, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Attendees 

2021 Lay Council Members:  Sheri Barker, Melissa Hernandez, Bob Lechner, Mary (Maria) Lizarraga, Michael Marquez, Rachael Perez, Richard Roy, Oscar Uribe

Pastors:  Pastor Karla Halvorson and Pastor Alicia Saenz 

Outcomes

  • Begin to build a cohesive team of leaders
  • Strengthen leaders who can guide St. Mark’s into the future
  • Get to know Our Constitution & By-Laws
  • Envision a new future for St. Mark’s

Agenda

  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Opening Prayer & Meditation:  Pastor Alicia
  3. Discussion: How do the members of St. Mark’s live the mission?
  4. Church Council 2020-21 Goals: 
    1. Maintain and expand member engagement in ministry
    1. Refine and strengthen plan and implementation to expand Community Ministry
    1. One Congregation – Two Languages (NEW)
  5. Virtual Show & Tell
  6. Organizational Chart
  7. Approve the January Financial Reports
  8. Responsibilities of Church Council
  9. Sharing Our Resources: 
    1. What are skills or talents you would like to share with St. Mark’s

(things you can do, like to do, or that others have complemented you on)

  1. Creative Problem Solving
  2. Election of the Executive Committee:
    1. President – Sheri Barker
    1. Vice President – Bob Lechner
    1. Secretary – Rachel Perez
    1. Treasurer – Diane Wages   (not an official 2021 Council member)

Motion to approve the Council roles. Pastor Karla 1st. Second Richard Roy. Unanimous vote.

  1. Council Member Responsibilities:  Walking the Talk
  2. Be a Liaison of one of the Special Ministries on the Organizational Chart
  3. Christian Education
  4. Property
  5. Youth
  6. Social Action
  7. Worship & Music
  8. Stewardship
  9. Member care
  10. Evangelism Outreach
  11. Volunteer Coordinator
  1. Getting to Know Our Constitution:  Table of Contents
  2. Rotating Council Responsibilities:
    1. Monthly Council Meeting devotion & prayers
    1. Monthly Congregational Events
    1. Council Contact list update
    1. Richard Roy Suggested a “Monthly Getting to know someone” either by Zoom or in – person.
  3. Calendar Items:
    1. Drive thru Saturday before Easter 4/3/21
    1. June, August, September – Need Ideas
    1. July – VBS
    1. October- Truck or Treat
    1. November- Drive Thru Food donation event
    1. Monthly Council Meeting day & time:  3rd Monday of each month at 6pm
    1. Next Council Meeting:  3/22/21 at 6pm
    1. Mid-year Council dinner retreat:  Sunday, July 18 @ 4:00 PM
  1. Closing Prayer:  Pastor Karla