Lord of Love Lutheran Church Galena, IL
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Steering Committee Meeting Minutes

Midwest Medical Center

June 8, 2011

 

Steering Committee Members Present:

Diane Beemster                       Zach Groenwold                     Paul Murphy

Bill Cormack                           Jim Lynn                                 Duane Olivier 

Becky Gillespie                      Joyce Mondala                       Nancy Peterson                     

                                               

 

Nancy Peterson Called the meeting to order at 4:35.  Paul led us in a prayer.

 

Bill moved to approve the Minutes of our May meeting with a second by Becky.  Approved.

 

Action Item/Discussions

Diane reported that the Worship Committee recommends that we always have a Lutheran Pastor or Seminary Student fill in to conduct our service in the absence of our own Pastor. Bill moved, with a second by Paul to rescind the motion passed last month for 3 Pastors and 2 Lay people to fill in.  The Committee agreed that this is the way we would be most comfortable.  Approved.

 

Diane moved that we use excess funds to hire Pastors as needed. Jim seconded.  Approved.

 

The Worship Committee has recommended that we acquire an additional 20 Hymnals. The books cost $25, for a total cost of $500.  Diane made a motion with a second by Paul that we campaign for the additional Hymnals for Fall usage supplemented by a budget request if needed.  Motion was Approved.

 

Diane requested that we have 60 Bulletins printed each Sunday, with more possible for special events.  Zach made a motion with a second from Becky that we have 60 Bulletins printed and pay for them if that’s what is required.  Approved.

 

Nancy informed the committee that Lord of Love has been invited by Westminster Presbyterian Church to explore the feasibility of sharing space with them.  The entire committee liked the idea and Joyce, Jim and Becky volunteered to meet with them. Diane made a motion with a second by Duane that a committee of the three volunteers be formed to pursue this further.  Approved.

Nancy will contact Pastor Nordby to make sure this will be allowed.

 

Duane made a motion that we budget adequately next year for Pulpit Supply.  Paul seconded the motion.  Approved.

 

Nancy suggested that a copy of the Pastor’s Monthly Report to the Synod be sent to the Steering Committee. Bill made a motion with a second by Diane that the request be made to Pastor Hill.

Approved.

There will be no Adult Education over the Summer.  Jim informed the committee that he is looking for a Summer Social Event.  There are tentative plans to have a Service at Murphy’s Gardens on the Sunday after Labor Day.

 

Fall plans will be discussed next month.

 

A written follow up was presented regarding the Retreat.

 

It was decided to wait until after the Territory Garage Sale to see if an offering was needed to supplement the Mission Trip.

 

Treasurer’s Report

Duane submitted a written report and asked that we remember the budgeting process for the upcoming year.  Bill made a motion and Becky seconded that the Treasurer’s Report be approved. Approved.  Duane also pointed out a Lord of Love Ad in the Galenian which he felt was an unnecessary expense.  Zach made a motion with a second by Diane that we do not purchase this Ad in the future.  Approved.

 

Committee Reports

Deferred because of length of meeting.

 

New Business

Bill made a motion with a second by Jim that Lord of Love sponsors a hole at the Midwest Medical Golf Outing on July 14th.  The cost is $250. Approved.

 

Zach brought it to the attention of the Steering Committee that an Ad was placed in the Galena Gazette offering the services of our Youth Group (God Jobs).  All agreed that this was not a good idea. A motion was made by Diane with a second by Joyce that all Ads regarding LOL go through the Steering Committee. Approved.  Nancy will discuss the new Steering Committee Policy with Jane Holland.

 

Adjournment and Next Meeting

Everyone agreed to adjourn at 6:25.

 

The Steering Committee meets again next month on Wednesday, July 13, at 4:30 p.m. at Midwest Medical Center.

 

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Joyce Mondala, Secretary
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