Mount Cross Church Council

Minutes of November 11, 2008 meeting

Attendees: Keith Selbrede, Bob Brundage, Pastor John W. Soyster, Herb Holler, Michael Fickenscher, Paul Fickenscher, Pastor Erik Goehner, Curt Bensen, Diana Hagen, Linette Angelastro, Jean Scott, Josh Graziani, Jason Graziani, Trish Gucciardo.

Council Meeting led by Keith Selbrede

Call to order: 7:05 pm

Devotions: Mike Fickenscher on Lutheran Characteristics

Minutes: Approved minutes of October meeting.

Report from the Body of Christ

Survey of some members of congregation on the church

Report from Curt Benson with list of Pluses, Not so Plus, and Like and Dislike. Details on written report

Report from Linette Angelastro – see written report

Diana Hagen (December) & Jason Graziani (January) to conduct surveys for next months

Pastor Erik’s Report: Refer to written report.

Pastor John’s Report: Mutual Ministry Committee: Meet to assist pastors as required.

Herb moved to ask executive committee to serve as Mutual Ministry Committee thru 2009. Second by John. Motion Approved.

Treasurers Report: A $25,000 cut will be required to the 2008 budget for 2009.

Budget and Finance Report:

Ways were discussed to raise the additional funds. Also creative ways to reduce expenses with least pain. Plan is to create a visual display to encourage greater giving by the congregation. Draft budget is in work.

Committee Reports: See reports on website

New Business –

Annual Meeting, January 25, 2009 – planning a potluck dinner then congregational meeting. Plan to follow same time and general format as in 2008.

Lenten Suppers – it was reported that Char Sakioka will coordinate this in 2009.

Pastor John introduced “Come and See” concept of introducing our church to others. Council committed to supporting this concept.

Moved to donate contributions from Thanksgiving eve service to LSS and thanksgiving envelopes. Motion passed.

Adjourned at 9 pm