| Date: NOTE: MONDAY, September 27 2021, LIVE, IN-PERSON meeting in Lower Level
VISITORS & CONGREGATION: Meeting ID: 869 1625 7854 Password: 566078 (Log- in same for every mtg). Click this link to join Meeting OR copy & paste into browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86916257854?pwd=Wkl3VC96b1VzR1lWenlBNVNLUFhDdz09
Participants: Congregation Council
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Sheri Barker
Materials: Agenda 9-27-21, Minutes 8-29-21, Group Member Responsibilities,
Book: Ask Thank Tell, chapter 2
Members Present: Pastor Karla Halvorson, Pastor Alicia Saenz, Sheri Barker, Melissa Hernandez, Mari Lizarraga, Bob Lechner, Michael Marquez, Rachael Perez, Richard Roy, Oscar Uribe (*Strike-through absentees)
Visitors: Diane Wages, Chris Lewis
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
AGENDA
| TOPIC |
COUNCIL MOTIONS |
| Matthew 25 Grant |
Apply for $1,000 grant to help families in need. This grant will be used for families in need/community members affiliated with our church. Sheri B. Made a motion and Bob L. 2nd the motion, Unanimous approval |
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| TIME |
Topic |
Activity |
Lead |
| 6:00 PM |
Call Meeting to Order |
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Sheri |
| 6:00–6:10 |
Meditation and Prayer |
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Pastor Karla |
| 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 |
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All |
| 6:25-6:30 |
Review and accept 8-29-21 Council Minutes |
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Rachael |
| 6:30-6:40 |
Review and accept August 2021 Financial Report |
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Diane |
| 6:40-7:00 |
BUSINESS:
1. Improving our Capacity as an Effective Congregational Council
§ Group Member Responsibilities: Leader, Recorder, Timekeeper, Participant
§ Developing “Our Group Agreements” |
Discussion:
· What behaviors will help us lead St. Mark’s, by helping us model and create a positive, trusting culture?
§ In meetings
§ In emails
§ In the community
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Sheri |
| 7:00–7:20 |
· ALL CHURCH THANK YOU Dinner: Finalize plans for SAT, October 2,
4:00 PM (hosted by Church Council)
§ Purchase food: Perez family
§ Prepare food:
§ Decorate: Pastor Alicia
§ Entertainment: Sheri
§ Set Up & Clean Up: ALL COUNCIL |
Decisions: Meet at 1:00pm Sat. 10/2 to set up Jacobson Hall, begin preparing dinner. |
Sheri |
| 7:20-7:30 |
· Updates:
§ Stewardship Campaign
§ Sanctuary Lighting
§ New Member Class, Oct. 30
§ Office Administrative Staff opening
§ Nursery Attendant opening
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Discussion:
Stewardship Campaign:
§ Temple talk:
§ 10/3 Herb Geier
§ 10/10 Rachael Perez
§ 10/17 Laura Marquez
§ 10/24 Chris Lewis
Sanctuary Lights: Invest $2,000 from Building and Grounds designated fund to replace/fix spotlight on Alter and any other lights needing repair
New Member Class: Sat. 10/30 from 10am -12 noon all council members please be present.
Administrative items:
Sandra will be leaving on 10/11 and a job posting will be done in search of her replacement.
Nursery Attendant job position will be posted in the near future. The qualifications for this position are : bilingual (Spanish), fully vaccinated, CPR/First aid trained. The hours for the attendant would be Sundays from 08:30am – 12:30pm |
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| 7:30 PM
TIME CERTAIN |
REPORTS
· Pastoral Reports |
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Pastor Karla
Pastor Alicia |
| 7:40 TIME CERTAIN |
· Legacy Committee & Visioning Update: Fire Inspection Report |
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Chris L. |
| 7:45-7:55 |
· President’s Report |
· Brick Fundraiser Summary
· Next month meditation & prayers – _______?
· Sending our Q3 giving reports |
Sheri |
| 7:55-8:00 |
· Property Committee |
Bob L. Is working on getting Bids from 3 different Solar Companies. |
Bob L. |
| 8:00-8:05 |
· Children & Youth |
Melissa will be on Maternity Leave soon and in her absence, her Mother Patty H. will fill in for her with the Children. |
Melissa |
| 8:05-8:10 |
· Member Care Team |
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Bob L. |
| 8:10-8:15 |
· CPR & AED |
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Richard |
| 8:15-8:20 |
· Fellowship or Social Action |
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| 8:20-8:25 |
Feedback & Closure |
Check out: 1 word or phrase – how did the meeting go? |
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| 8:25-8:30 |
Closing Prayer |
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Pastor Karla |
| 8:12 PM |
Motion to Adjourn Meeting |
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Sheri |
TASK LIST Reminders:
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| UPCOMING:
· * Next Council Meeting, Monday, October 25, 2021, 6:00 PM – Pastor Karla – meditation & prayers
· Sunday, September 26, First Communion during service and Celebration breakfast between services. (Please RSVP for Breakfast)
· All-Church Thank You Dinner, Saturday, October 2 @ 4 pm. (hosted by Church Council). Please encourage members to RSVP to the office!! We need to know how many to prepare for—family and friends are welcome!!
· Stewardship Month – October!
· Commitment Sunday: October 24 (complete Annual Giving Commitment for 2022)
· Pastor Karla’s Installation: October 24, 3:30 PM. (Sheri cannot attend; other Council please be there!)
· New Member Class: Saturday, October 30, 10 AM – Noon (Council asked to participate)
· Reformation Sunday: October 31, Bilingual Service @ 10 AM – Bibles to kids
· All Saint’s Day: Sunday, November 7
· Endowment Fund/Legacy campaign: November
· Monday, November 15, 6 PM – November Council Meeting!! (note new date!!)
Upcoming issues:
· End-of-Year Ministry Reports – due to Office by Friday, January 7 |