Meeting called to order at 6:05 P.M. by Sheri Barker
Members present
Lay Leadership: Bob Lechner, Sheri Barker, Sherri Coughlin, Diane Wages, and Rachael Perez
Ministers: Pastor Alicia Saenz, Pastor Karla Halverson
Absent: Freddie Lacarra, Michael Marquez
Opening Prayer
Devotion and Prayer led by Pastor Karla Halvorson
Action Items
• Nov. 2nd, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes were reviewed by Council members.
Motion: Approve the Nov. 2nd meeting minutes as presented. Motion by Sherri
C. and seconded by Diane W. Unanimously approved.
▪ Diane W. reviewed the Oct. 2020 Financial reports with Council.
Motion: Approve the Financial Report as presented. Motion by Pastor Karla.
and seconded by Sherri C. Unanimously approved.
Reports:
Pastor Karla
• Bible Study
• Meeting others
• Confirmation
• Beach Clean up on Sun. Nov. 29th – All Ages
• Sat. Dec. 12th Installation of Pastor Karla in sanctuary – Bishop will be present.
• Tuesday 6pm evening prayers
Pastor Alicia
• Planning services
o Play
o Christmas
• Keeping in contact with others
• Posada planning for Dec. 13th
• Encouraging everyone
• Receive many prayer requests
Worship Committee
• Christmas plans made.
• Needs an update on WI-FI
• Spanish Survey Results
Nominating Committee
• Recruit for treasurer- Diane W. replacement.
• Recruit for Vice President – Sherri C. replacement
Personnel Committee
• Employee handbook Sherri C. requested a copy of the Personnel handbook from San Marcos Lutheran. Their 2006 version was sent to Sherri C. , Pastor Karla would like to review the handbook before we go forward with a vote to adopt it as our own.
New Business:
• Draft of 2021 Budget Proposal Diane W. – new increases for staff.
• COVID -19 Pastor Karla, Report- Main issue saving lives, protecting
property, and protecting the ministries at St. Marks. When we get back to
Red Tier the council will make any decision for a safe reopening.
• Finalize preparation for annual congregation meeting 1/18/2021. Annual
congregational meeting will be held on 1/31/2021.
• There is a Grant through the Latino Ministry that could possibility be given to St. Marks. The amount could be from $12,000 – $15,000. This Grant
needs to be applied for by November 30, 2020. Sheri B. will be writing a
Grant to the Latino Ministry.
• St. Mark’s By-laws/ Constitution is being worked on. The Constitution will
need to be submitted to the congregation by 12-31-20.
• Ministry transition report= 4 focus areas:
1) Growing Welcoming Church
2) Member Care
3) Worship
4) 1 Congregation
Will continue to talk more about these focus areas during council retreat.
Diane Flint Wages closed the meeting with Prayer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Next Council meeting will be Monday Dec. 14, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 PM via Zoom
Submitted by Rachael Perez, Secretary Updated 12/13/2020
Revised version 1/17/21