Council Members Present:  President June Johnsen, Bob Evans,  MaryAnne Jordan, 

Carole Greeley, Pastor Todd Bertani, Justin Devine, Bette Noll 

Others present:  Erin Ruml (Parish Administrator) 

June called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.  Pastor Todd led an opening prayer.

June recommended that the Council approve entering into an agreement that would 

permit Flames of Fire Outreach Ministries, a local nondenominational Christian 

church, to use our facilities.  June, Erin, Pastor Todd, and Justin reported on their 

discussions with Bishop Mark and First Lady Mary Johnson from Flames of Fire. 

The proposed agreement would provide for Flames of Fire to pay us $3,000 per month from March through December 2010.  Both parties would have the right to terminate the contract with or without cause after giving 30 days’ written notice.  

We would provide the following facilities, subject to minor modifications:  

     Sunday - access to the New Sanctuary from 12:45 to 3 p.m. for a 1 p.m. 

                  service; access to Fireside Room & Bethel Room from 11:30 to 12:30 

                  for Sunday School. 

     Tuesday - access to Fireside Room from 7-9 p.m. for women’s meeting 

     Wednesday - access to Old Sanctuary and Bethel Room for evening Bible 

                         study and family night 

     Thursday - access to New Sanctuary from 6-9 p.m. for Praise and Worship 

     Saturday - access to Bethel Room from 10 a.m. to 1 pm for Bible College. 

The pastors and staff of Flames of Fire would be given access to a room off the Mural Room and allowed a separate phone line for their business use. 

Bette moved that we approve this agreement, and the motion was  seconded.  The 

Council discussed the factors in favor of the motion, including the fact that this would support our mission of communicating the Gospel and it would provide income that could be used to repair and improve our facilities.  We also discussed concerns about whether this would interfere too much with some of our congregation’s activities, whether Flames of Fire follows beliefs and practices that are compatible with ours, whether they will take good care of our property, and whether they will pay their fees on time. 

The vote was unanimous to approve the agreement. 

The meeting was adjourned at 7 p.m. 

Submitted by Carole Greeley, Executive Secretary