Meeting called to order at 6:10 P.M. by Sheri Barker
Members present
Bob Lechner, Melissa Hernandez, Sheri Barker, Oscar Uribe, Mary (Maria) Lizarraga, Richard Roy, and Rachael Perez
Pastors: Pastor Karla Halvorson and Pastor Alicia Saenz
Treasurer: Diane Wages
Opening Prayer
Devotion and Prayer led by Rachael Perez
Action Items
- February 13th, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
- Motion: Approve to the February 13th 2021 minutes. Motion by Pastor Karla H., second by Oscar U. Unanimously approved.
- Treasurer Diane Wages reviewed the February Financial reports with Council.
- Possibly in the future; Rename honoring and remembrance fund for the Pastoral Discretionary fund
- When a donation is made to the church on behalf of a loved one passing away, a thank you note should be sent to the family.
- Motion: Approve the Financial Report as presented. Motion by Bob L. and seconded by Richard R. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Karla
▪ Children Youth and Ministry team
▪ Confirmation Classes
▪ Holy week planning:
- Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday
▪ Easter Service – 1st in person service
- Prepared a safe reopening plan
- Communicating with Church Mutual Insurance for Additional coverage
- Bible Studies continue on Google Meet
- ELCA Pacifica Synod AMMPARO meetings
- Project Hand distributions
- San Diego Food Bank generously blessed Project Hand with a grant for $5,000
- Rotary club provided money for supplies and equipment
Pastor Alicia
- Keeping connected with people
- Checking-in to see what people need
- Attending meetings with different church groups
- Planning/ organizing Services:
- Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday
Property Committee
- Bob Briggs and Oscar Uribe are looking into why the Church sign was not lighting up.
- Lights in the parking lot will be replaced with LED lights.
- Bob Briggs will provide a report once a week to Pastor Karla, as well as to Bob Lechner with any updates.
- Dick Bolin is working on getting the Kitchen stove repaired, as well as the freezer and dishwasher.
- Pastor Karla detailed Safe Re-opening Guidelines, outdoor worship beginning on 4/4/21
Motion: Approve the Safe re-opening guidelines. Motion by Pastor Karla. and seconded by Pastor Alicia. Unanimously approved
▪ Pastor Karla and Diane Wages had a meeting with a representative from Church Mutual. This is the insurance that covers the church property. It is the time of year for the Church policy to be renewed.
- There will be a few updates to the Insurance policy- as well as a new premium. The Work Comp portion was not confirmed yet as to how much that premium would be. However, the other updates to the insurance policy will cover 1) Americans with disabilities act (ADA), and 2) Legal Defense.
Motion: Approve the Church Insurance to cover ADA, And legal defense. Motion by Oscar U. and seconded by Bob L. Unanimously approved
New Business:
- Equipment for Services: 2 new speakers- Portable sound board being delivered
- ELCA- Hispanic Latino Ministries Grant Gave $10,000 for the new sign.
- Palm Sunday 3/28/21 drive thru 4:30pm – 6pm, giving out palm, cross, and communion, special goodies for children.
- Good Friday on the Patio from 3pm – 6pm with Pastor Karla, and Pastor Alicia. On-line service 6:30pm
- Easter Sunday 4/4/21 In-Person Service on the Patio.
- Possible new Sunday morning schedule, still in discussion.
- Melissa Hernandez provided updates for the children and youth Sunday School. And is thankful and excited to work with children. Melissa is looking forward to having more activities for the children.
Rachael Perez closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:18 P.M.
Next Council meeting will be Monday April 26, 2021 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary