The annual congregational meeting was held on Sunday, January 11, 2009. The meeting began at 11:05 a.m. and was opened with prayer.
Devotion by Pastor Todd
Prior congregational minutes of 08-10-08 were approved as
presented.
The secretary advised the president that was a quorum of
members. (50)
The President’s
Report Full report
in Annual Report.
Comments: The
main accomplishment in 2008 was bringing a Youth Leader on board. The Pre-School Director and Board Chair
were recognized for their excellent leadership of the Pre-School and its growth
this year. Larry and Barbara
Nelson are recognized for their counsel and leadership in the Stewardship
Ministry.
Pastor’s Report Full
report in Annual Report
Comments:
Growth budget for 2009, probably our first, will enhance and enrich our
ministries and contribute to growing the church. Pastor thanked staff members Justin Devine, Semyon Lohss,
Erin Ruml, Dennis Sweeney and Lucille Bowers for their excellent and professional
contributions to St.Mark’s. Rick
Turner, St. Mark’s member, spoke briefly on how St. Mark’s has changed his
life. Special thanks to Janelle Jolley and Phil Maffei for their work with
Youth, Diane Metz and Stacey Maffei for the Leadership Workshop and Sondra
Wells for the Gift Celebrations dinner.
Youth Ministry Report Full
report in Annual Report
Comments:
Justin came to St. Mark’s seven months ago and this was his first
ministry on his own. He feels welcomed
and supported by all. The youth
group is starting its fund raising efforts for the youth retreat next
summer. First will be the sale of
See’s candy. Justin also
introduced “Poncho”, one of our neighborhood youth and a new member, who became
acquainted with St. Mark’s through Justin and the youth activities. Poncho says “he wanted to learn about
the Bible as everyone seemed so happy here”. Justin presented Poncho with a monogrammed Bible of his
own.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee, including David Danzeisen, Doris
Sams, Lida Ward, Diane Metz and Karin MacMillan, presented a slate of council officers/ministry
leaders for 2009. They are as
follows:
Council
President June
Johnsen
Vice
President Sondra
Wells
Secretary Toni
McCallum
Finance
Chair (acting) MaryAnne
Jordan
Treasurer Lew
Broschard (in 2nd
year)
Financial
Sec. Stew
Irwin
(in 2nd year)
Parish
Ed Justin
Devine
Youth
Austin
Jansen
Outreach Pat
Broschard
Profession
of Faith Stu
Reid
Resources Les
Johnsen
Congregational Life not filled
The Council slate and nominated ministry leaders were approved by acclimation. MSC.
Synod Assembly delegates. Les Johnsen and Sue Jansen were nominated as delegates to the Synod Assembly gathering in Fresno, May 28 – 30, 2009. They accepted and were approved by the congregation. MSC.
Nominating Committee for 2009. The following names were submitted for the Nominating Committee.
Bob
Evans
Sharon
Buckley
Larry
Nelson
Renee
Puskus
Bev
Duncan.
They agreed to serve and were approved by acclimation. MSC.
Budget Committee was recognized for its work in 2008. The committee for 2009 is as follows:
Blair
Aas Budget
Committee Chair/Church Council Liaison
MaryAnne
Jordan Finance
Chair/Recorder
Lew
Broschard Treasurer
Stew
Irwin Financial
Secretary/Stewardship Representative
Diane
Metz Personnel
Committee Chair/Stewardship Representative
Nancy
Huston Congregational
Representative
Chuck
Doty Congregational
Representative
Pastor
Todd Ex-Officio
Member
Bob
Evans Ex-Officio
Member
2008 began with a $20,000 deficit which was reduced to approximately $5,000 by year end. Offerings were higher than expected but building use monies were down. A growth budget for 2009 will include investing in our youth, parish education and worship and music ministries. We will have a task force to look into reducing the costs of landscaping and janitorial services. A small pledge drive will help to support our Praise Song Leader position. We must have an adequate amount of cash to maintain the business of the church while ensuring that we do not hoard resources. Ministries who need additional funds for special ministries should contact Budget Committee Chair Blair Aas or a council member. Full Report in Annual Report.
The 2009 budget was approved as presented except for one correction: The Personnel Committee expense account will be adjusted to show $300 in the budget for 2009. MSC.
The meeting was closed with prayer at 11:55 a.m.
MaryAnne Jordan
Council Secretary