Our Mission:
Celebrating God’s Love and Forgiveness, We Serve Others
Our Vision:
Following Jesus’s example we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, nurse the sick and visit the imprisoned as we see Jesus in the faces of those we serve.
Our Core Values:
• PRAYER
• ACCESSIBILITY
• SERVICE
• COMMUNICATION
• EDUCATION
• WORSHIP
• YOUTH
• HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Purposes of Church Council:
- The Council is responsible for the general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, especially its worship life. All decisions are made to ensure that everything is done in accordance with the Word of God, and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- The Council taps into the guidance and wisdom of the Holy Spirit to inspire and lead St. Mark’s into God’s future.
- The Council monitors, guides, and supports the ministries of St. Mark’s.
- The Council monitors and adjusts operational activities in accordance with the Constitution, By-Laws, God’s Word and good business practice in order to ensure efficient and effective management and growth of St. Mark’s ministries. Date: MONDAY, October 25, 2021 – LIVE, IN-PERSON meeting in Lower Level
Participants: Congregation Council
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Sheri Barker
Materials: Agenda 10-25-21, Minutes 9-27-21, Personnel Policy 2021, Annual Report guidelines
Members Present: Pastor Karla Halvorson, Pastor Alicia Saenz, Sheri Barker, Melissa Hernandez, Mari Lizarraga, Bob Lechner, Michael Marquez, Rachael Perez, Oscar Uribe (*Strike-through absentees)
Visitors: Diane Wages, Meredith McCall
Meeting Purposes:
• Ensure smooth and effective functioning of St. Mark’s Church to serve God’s purposes
• Monitor and refine the financial operations of St. Mark’s to ensure God’s mission is fulfilled
• Build our capacity to lead and work as a team to guide St. Mark’s to fulfill God’s plan
• Begin preparation for Annual Congregational Meeting, January,2022
AGENDA
TOPIC COUNCIL MOTIONS
Program -Servant Keeper Bob L. made a motion to approve the Purchase of Servant Keeper program. Mari L. 2nd the motion.
Latino Ministry Grant Sheri B. made motion to approve application for Latino Ministry Grant for 2022. Pastor Karla seconded. Grant will be used to begin preparation for potential Child Care or Preschool tenant. Pastor Karla recommended potential grant of $10,000 be used to purchase required patio fencing and seed money for play structure on patio.
TIME Topic Activity Lead
6:00 PM Call Meeting to Order Sheri
6:00–6:10 Meditation and Prayer Pastor K
6:10-6:20 Introductions & Check-in (1 min each) Best thing in the last month? All
6:20-6:25 Time Keeper? Agenda Review All
6:25-6:30 Review and accept 9-27-21 Council Minutes Pastor Karla approved, Bob L. 2nd the approval of minutes from 9-27-21 Rachael
6:30-6:40 Review and accept September 2021 Financial Report Bob L. approved the Sept. 2021 financials, Pastor Alicia 2nd the approval. Diane
6:40-7:00 BUSINESS:
Welcoming Conversation: Oct. 17
Budget Needs for 2022 – proposals for Nov 15 Council mtg
Stewardship Season – feedback?
Nominating Committee for 2022 Council elections – positions needing to be filled?
2021 Personnel Policy update/ tabled Jan 2021 (vote in Nov.)
Constitution ByLaw update for 2022 Congregational Meeting – Executive Committee
Hilltop Drive sign bid
Discussion:
Budget for 2022:
Budget Meeting Next week for 2022.
Budget draft done in Nov. to prepare for Council to preview in Dec.
Stewardship Drive:
$15,000 Pledged so far for 2022
Positions to be filled:
Bob L= Position open
Michael M.= Position open
Richard R.= Position open
Rachael P. = Position open
2021 Personnel Policy:
Each council member reads thru before the Nov. 15th meeting. Sheri
7:05–7:25 Decisions:
Latino Ministry Grant application
Servant Keeper 2022 purchase Decisions:
• Latino Ministry Grant Application is due by 10-29-21
• Approved purchase of Servant Keeper update Sheri
7:25-7:30 Updates:
Hiring Nursery Attendant & current plan Discussion:
Placed an Ad in Care.com for Nursery Attendant
7:30 PM
TIME CERTAIN REPORTS
• Pastoral Reports Pastor Alicia provided Report
Pastor Karla provided Report Pastor Karla
Pastor Alicia
7:40 TIME CERTAIN • Legacy Committee & Visioning Update On 11/7 Sharon Martin will do a Temple Talk. The Legacy Committee would like to place envelopes in pews so anyone could donate money in honor of a loved one. Meredith M.
7:45-7:55 • President’s Report • Sacristy Safe on order
• Next month meditation & prayers – Pastor Alicia Sheri
7:55-8:00 • Property Committee Possible purchase of Rain Barrels to catch run off from roof Bob L.
8:00-8:05 • Children & Youth • Jan 2022 Start planning VBS
• Send kids to Confirmation camp. Planning a pancake breakfast to help pay for camp.
Pastor Karla
8:05-8:10 • Member Care Team Meeting on Wed. will be about teaching members how to bring communion to those at home.
8:10-8:15 • Fellowship or Social Action
8:15-8:25 Feedback & Closure Check out: 1 word or phrase – how did the meeting go?
8:25-8:30 Closing Prayer Pastor K
8:30 PM Motion to Adjourn Meeting Sheri
TASK LIST Reminders:
TASK By Whom? By When?
UPCOMING: • * Next Council Meeting, Monday, November 15, 2021, (NOTE DATE!) 6:00 PM – meditation & prayers Pastor Alicia.
• New Member Class: Saturday, October 30, 10 AM – Noon (Council asked to participate)
• Reformation Sunday: October 31, Bilingual Service @ 10 AM – Bibles to kids, wear RED
• Endowment Fund/Legacy campaign: November
• Sunday, November 7: All Saints’ Day
• Sunday, November 14: Honoring our Active Duty and Veterans- Bring pictures of those in the service either active or retired to honor them.
• Saturday, November 20, 3:00 PM: Community Concert and Organ Fundraiser
Upcoming issues:
• End-of-Year Ministry Reports – due to Office by Friday, January 7