Mount Cross Lutheran Church

42nd Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, January 25, 2009

CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME

            By Rick Mann at 5:31 PM

OPENING DEVOTIONS AND PRAYER

By Pastor John using the theme "Come and See"

2008 ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES

Randy Churchill moved that the minutes be approved, passed.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2008 ANNUAL REPORT

John Colby added information on Cross Beams. Gale Johnson requested more information on Statistical Planning. The Annual Report was approved as revised by John Colby

Pastors Reports:

Pastor Erik will go on his well-deserved sabbatical from May 18th to August lST.  The theme of his sabbatical  will be "Return to the Earth" and he will spend time at Holden Village attending and teaching.

Pastor John will accompany the youth on their trip to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. The Theme is: “Jesus, Justice, Jazz.” At least ten of our youth will be attending. The cost is about $1,000 per person. Envelopes will be available that have a ticket redeemable for a meeting with the youth after their return. The envelopes cost $150 donation.

Old Business:

A motion was made to refinance the mortgage on the sanctuary at the July 27, 2008 Congre­gational Meeting. The motion was tabled at that time.

Bob Winters moved to bring the motion back to the floor. After much discussion and an en­dorsement from Randy Churchill, the motion was passed 71 yeas to 5 no's.

New Business: 2009 Budget

Randy Churchill moved and Bob Brundage seconded the approval of the 2009 Budget as pre­sented in the Annual Report. The Budget was approved.

Elections:

· Church Council: Jason Graziani, Lisa Hatfield, Mike Laskey, Carol Paul, Susan Prosser, Char­lene Sakioka and Keith Selbrede were nominated for church council. Randy Churchill moved the congregation close the ballot for approval. Nominating Committee: Randy Churchill, Desta Goehner, Sharon Korzan, and Rick Mann were nominated for the nominating committee. Randy Churchill moved the congregation close the ballot for approval.

· Voting Members to Synod Assembly: Melissa Henry, Gordon Henry and Barbara Meyer were nominated. Randy Churchill moved the congregation close the ballot for approval.

 

· Mediation Board: Linette Angelastro, Stephen Kohl and Karen Thornton were nominated. Randy Churchill moved the congregation close the ballot for approval.

· Audit Committee: Gordon Henry was nominated. Herb Holler moved the congregation close the ballot for approval.

· Endowment Committee: David Del Marto, Brian Fisher, Tim Thornton and LaJean Wenzel were nominated. Linette Angelastro moved the congregation close the ballot for approval.

All the above nominations were approved by the congregation using paper ballots.

Sale of New Mexico Property: The congregation passed the motion to authorize the Church Council to dispose of the New Mexico property in a manner (gift or sale) and at a time it deems best.

Closing prayer and blessing given by Pastor Erik

The Annual Meeting was adjourned

Respectfully submitted,

Herb Holler, Church Council Secretary