Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 11/1/2011 Meeting

Present: Pat Gallagher, Nora Fajnor, Mary Goodenough, Tracy Blois, Pastor Erik Goehner, Bill Stoll, Gordon Henry, Bob Boyer, and Melissa Henry

Absent: none

Our Mission:

Goals of the committee focus on three areas: fostering the spirit of volunteerism among Mount Cross members and friends; reaching out with tangible aid to the least fortunate in our local community and in the global community; encouraging responsible stewardship of God’s creation.

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 10/4/2011 were approved with corrections. Gordon will update and submit minutes to Marilyn to be posted on the web.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale –Next sale is Nov 6^th. Mary, Bob, and Gordon volunteered.

3. Summer of Soul Care – Shoe Recycling – 98 pair collected: 73 to send, 25 to recycle. Gordon will take them to Pat tomorrow for delivery to warehouse.

4. Relay for Life – Oct 15/16 – Results: Mount Cross team had 37 members present, the youth worked the luminary set up, and team raised $3000+. Entire event raised $80+k. Onsite fundraiser was fun (key chains in shape of ribbon for $1 donation). T-shirts have begun to gather interest and sales. Note: Relay for Life will be moving to the spring. Discussion followed as to how that might change Mt. Cross participation. Melissa will let group know when date is picked for 2012.

5. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct 16 – 48 shots administered. Thank you to Gail Baird for taking signups.

6. Blood Drive – Oct 30^th – 30 units collected. “Count” Bill Stoll provided some chuckles. Dates for next year are as follows: Feb 26, June 17, Oct 21.

7. Alternative Christmas/Gifts of Hope Nov 13, 20, Dec 4. LWR product is in, Erik put an article in the newsletter and will get materials from Ascension for “Power Plan”. Tracy will work on slides for in church sharing. Melissa will choose a product to uplift and get pictures to Marilyn for slides. Discussed breakdown of donations ($8000/km = $8/meter) but we will go with info from Ascension as it comes. Erik may speak with Jan about a mural. Melissa will work on tabletop visual. Our goal is $4000 (half a kilometer). Melissa will offer both sides of the project to CDC parents on Nov 14/15.

8. Habitat for Humanity – Oxnard site is open, looking for a day.

9. LSS – Mary will get new write up for Dec newsletter. Oct poverty walk raised $15k for local agency. Perhaps we can support this with Relay moving to spring? Also, any needs for Thanksgiving Basket of food – contact Pastor Erik if you know someone who might need this. Christmas shop in town – parents come and select gifts for children – need new unwrapped items for children of all ages. Erik will bring more info next meeting.

10. LSS/Project Understanding – Lynn Bulock presented to council a new project starting. Church would mentor 1 family. Support and teach them budgeting, healthy eating, home repair, for example. This is a family or individual who is teetering on homelessness; we would try to be the support to keep that from happening. Need 3-7 people a few times a month. Committee liked the idea but feel it would best be brought up in January. Advertise the potential in the newsletter/bulletin/annual meeting, and see the congregation’s response.

11. Many Meals – Dec 8 and 29. Paper drive all through Nov to be given on first day of Dec. Boxes in the narthex to collect paper goods.

12. Hickory House - Mary will be checking for a date (Dec 13/14?) and number of gift cards hoped for. She will contact Barbara D about playing piano.

13. LWR Hunger Postcards – order is in. Gordon will donate stamps. Melissa will work on poster and info (sheets with addresses). Will have out next Coffee Sale.

14. Souper Bowl of Caring – Feb 5 – Committee supports doing this project again – Melissa will register us.

15. CROP Hunger Walk – March 11 – Old town walk, starting at St. Mary’s Chapel

16. Homeless Kits – Dec 18 – Tracy and Melissa will organize for the Children’s Christmas Program.

17. Acorn Article – Pat was featured in an article in the Acorn for receiving an award from Kiwanis. Congratulations! The committee is very proud of his work!

18. Budgets are due! Gordon will work on and submit for committee.

19. Next Meeting: December 6, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross (Erik’s office)

20. Closed with a prayer by Bill

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 10/4/2011 Meeting

Present: Pat Gallagher, Nora Fajnor, Mary Goodenough, Tracy Blois, Pastor Erik Goehner, Bill Stoll, Gordon Henry

Absent: Bob Boyer and Melissa Henry

Our Mission:

21. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 9/6/2011 were approved with corrections. Melissa will update and submit minutes to Marilyn to be posted on the web.

22. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – 9/11 results $276.50 & 10/2 results $299.50. Next sale is Nov 6^th. Mary and Gordon volunteered. Gordon will ask Bob if he can help.

23. ELCA Disaster Response / Horn of Africa Drought – Rally day donations & plate offerings totaled $240 (check requested). This brings the total sent through the church to $890. $360 in individual donations was also sent with the first check from the church to get us to a grand total of $1250!

24. Rally Day – Sept 11 – Had a very good turn out with lots of folks making homeless kits. Best guess at least 50 kits made with most supplies available for a 2^nd batch. Possible dates - Hanging of the Greens or Kids Christmas program. Lots of people helped at the table to make it a success.

25. Summer of Soul Care – Shoe Recycling – Soles4Souls overflowed the bins and boxes. Gordon will get some photos and start working on the boxing-up and get location of drop off to Pat to see if it will work for him.

26. California Coastal Cleanup Day – Sept 17. More than 200 volunteers showed up at Mission Oaks Park. Mt Cross had a team of 15 clean up an area near Mission Oaks Blvd and cleared a “camp” of lots of trash. Thrivent provided lunch to those who could stay after. Surfrider sent a thank you letter and suggested a follow-up movie about plastics called “Bag It” - we may try to have a showing.

27. New City Parish – Erik’s invite to the congregation added Sue Ingram to the group planning to go – the Henry’s schedule got too busy and the remaining folks decided not to go. We will plan to re-schedule in the early spring. Tracy offered to be the bridge to the youth and young adults to get them interested.

28. Relay for Life – Oct 15/16 – Sign-ups and Luminaries have been on the patio for several weeks. The team is at 15 with pledges over $400. “Mt Cross” T-shirt fundraiser was organized with profits to be split between the Church and Relay. Shirts not sold by Relay will be available at the LWR Fair. The shirts arrived on October 6^th.

29. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct 16 9-noon - Gail Baird is taking sign-ups. Gordon to contact Maxim about recent Medicare issues & numbers required.

30. Blood Drive – Oct 30^th – Bill Stoll started sign-ups and sent 1^st e-mail request. May need coverage on October 23^rd.

31. Alternative Christmas – The group agreed to have between $1200/$1300 of product this year – catalogues reviewed and order will be placed. After follow up discussions it was determined that no “church” money will be needed because the order will be on consignment with payments sent after each sale date. Gifts of Hope will be the “Power Plan” with Ascension – Erik will follow up on materials.

32. Habitat for Humanity – Sept 25 was Piru House dedication. Equipment and tools moved to new site on Stroube in Oxnard. Will start looking for a day to take a Mount Cross Team.

33. LSS – Bob delivered the large load of cloths and goods recently. LSS/CLU “Walk to End Poverty” is Saturday October 8^th.

34. Many Meals – Gordon volunteered with others in September and again was impressed with the diversity of all the people working in this ministry. Mount Cross has two Thursday’s in December so there may be an extra need then.

35. ACTION – Requested volunteers to help with ½ marathon on Nov 20^th with some of proceeds going to Action if team helps.

36. LWR Postcards – Ordered to have available at coffee and fair trade sales.

37. Earth Day April 21, 2012 – Churches may now have a spot at fair – may look into selling the Fair Trade coffee there as an outreach.

38. Crop Hunger Walk – The Camarillo Walks fundraising was the 97^th highest out of more than 1500 nationally! Over $6000 will be split between the 7 local organizations supported by our walk.

39. Hickory House - Mary will be checking for a date and number of gift cards hoped for.

40. Next Meeting: November 1^st, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross (Erik’s office)

41. Closed with a prayer by Pastor Erik

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 9/6/2011 Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Nora Fajnor, Melissa Henry, Mary Goodenough, Tracy Blois, Pastor Erik Goehner, Bill Stoll, Gordon Henry

Absent: none

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 8/16/2011 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn to be posted on the web.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Next sale: Rally Day – 9/11 Melissa, Nora, Carol will do.

3. ELCA Disaster Response / Horn of Africa Drought – Sign and info have been out every Sunday, with Rally Day as last day. $650 sent already ($500 from coffee sale, $150 donated.) Melissa will turn in money and order next check to be sent after Rally Day.

4. Movie Night – “Dark Side of Chocolate” Aug 24 – 12 people came. Suggested a follow-up in the newsletter and invite individuals to check out movie and watch at home.

5. Rally Day – Sept 11 – Poster and sign-up sheet are ready. Thrivent Grant for $400 for homeless kits. Tracy is shopping, Mary will supervise table. Bill will help with setup. Gordon will submit paperwork for tables – due Thursday.

6. Summer of Soul Care – Shoe Recycling – Soles4Souls. Pat may be able to drive shoes to drop off location once they are boxed. Response has been good. Will need help with boxing and prep.

7. California Coastal Cleanup Day – Sept 17. Will have waivers on the Rally Day table, ads in the Friday email. Thrivent will provide lunch for our crew.

8. New City Parish – Oct 9 Erik will include an invitation to others to join us, and get a schedule. Time leaving and returning, 2 services? Lunch?

9. Relay for Life – Oct 15/16 – Email was sent out, only one person joined team. “Cancer Prevention Study 3” (CPS3) info was passed out to try and get volunteers for the study. Emily will have a table on Rally Day to make luminaries and get walkers. Wants to go ahead with t-shirts.

10. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct 16 9-noon. Brundages will help. Maxim is confirmed. $30-35 for flu shot, $65 for pneumonia.

11. Blood Drive – Oct 30^th – Melissa will share with Bill Stoll the sign procedure and folder with posters. Gordon will coordinate with Bill to do electronic sign in. We are on track to have our best year ever!

12. Alternative Christmas – LWR clearance sale items are in. Spent about $350, but that included olive oil. Dates are 11/13, 11/20, and 12/4. What is Ascension planning? Erik will check.

13. Habitat for Humanity Workday –Sept 25 House dedication. Oct 3 is World Habitat Day. Gordon will put a Restore write-up in the newsletter and get more fliers for church. Also, need new pics for the poster. 2 single family homes in Oxnard are next on Stroube Street.

14. LSS – Write-up is a hit! Barrel was overflowing! Mary has another prepared to include in later newsletter. Maybe three or four times a year, this ministry should be lifted up in the newsletter.

15. Many Meals – Erik met with Erin and Trish. They are pleased at the year end review. Gordon gave a short report on money. Will have a table for Rally Day. Suggested a “Appreciation Night” for volunteers.

16. ACTION – Gordon will check on a project at Casa Pacifica. Housing for aged-out (18-25 year old) youth from their program in a building across the way. Needs lots of work!

17. Thrivent Events – Question asked: Can we pay a speaker from CLU an honorarium to come to Mt. Cross? Gordon will check. Also, some other events coming up. Melissa will include in the newsletter.

18. Next Meeting: Oct 4, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross (Erik’s office)

19. Closed with a prayer by Nora.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 8/16/2011 Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Nora Fajnor, Melissa Henry, Mary Goodenough, Tracy Blois, Pastor Erik Goehner

Absent: Bill Stoll, Gordon Henry

Our Mission:

20. Opened with a prayer from Melissa. Minutes from 7/19/2011 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn to be posted on the web.

21. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Aug 7 - $220. Next sale: Rally Day – 9/11 (Melissa and Nora and Carol?). Sold out of the olive oil Melissa ordered from LWR. EE now carries olive oil, but it is more expensive – maybe carry for the Alt Christmas event?

22. ELCA Disaster Response / Horn of Africa Drought – Sign and info were out at last coffee sale. $500 from coffee sale profits and $150 donated that Sunday have been sent already, as well as $360 that went straight to ELCA. Agreed to put the bulletin insert in for this Sunday, then possibly Tracy will write a small ¼ sheet to go in again later. Also, put out signboard and info every Sunday from now until Rally Day.

23. Movie Night – “Dark Side of Chocolate” Aug 24 in the sanctuary or PLC, with a chocolate dessert potluck to follow with discussion. Melissa will advertise in newsletter and Acorn. Please talk it up on the patio this Sunday. And add to powerpoint.

24. Rally Day – Sept 11^th – Melissa has 12x12 posters from last year. Need to add a poster for flu shots and update blood drive info. Want to have homeless kits available (Mary will supervise, Melissa will inventory and get a grant from Thrivent, Tracy volunteered for any other prep).

25. Relay for Life – Oct 15/16 – old news: Melissa has been attending meetings, but would love to find another co-coordinator. Plan on some fundraising events off campus, and plan to have luminaria making stand at church. Theme is “the Colors of Cancer” and ours will be a rainbow. New news: Emily Loomis would like to do a fundraiser of Mt. Cross t-shirts, committee agreed with going ahead with this. Pat has a connection that could help get them printed. Melissa needs to send an email to all T&T names to send online link for joining our team. Tracy asked about a link from the Mt. Cross website to our team site at ACS.

26. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct 16 old news: Gordon will check with volunteers from last year to see if they are available again. We’re a go! Need to check price and have it in ads. Also time is from 9-noon.

27. Blood Drive – Oct 30^th – Melissa will share with Bill the sign procedure and folder with posters. We are on track to have our best year ever!

28. Alternative Christmas – LWR clearance sale items are in. Spent about $350, but that included olive oil. Dates are 11/13, 11/20, and 12/4.

29. Habitat for Humanity Workday –no news.

30. LSS – Mary made a new sign for the rolling donation bin. Called and got a new list of items, including toiletries, towels, gently used men’s jeans and sweatshirts, new socks, laundry detergent, school supplies and backpacks. Is working on a writeup for the newsletter.

31. Many Meals – Erik is planning to meet with Erin and Trish to do a “one year” evaluation. Bob and Mary have been attending. Numbers appear to be down (for summer?) Melissa contacted Erin about a table at Rally Day. Committee discussed a “take-over Sunday” where Many Meals volunteers are highlighted and thanked in the service. Feel we might need more visibility – new volunteers may not even know we are doing this great ministry!

32. New City Parish – 9/18, 10/2, 10/9, 11/6 - Erik will email pastor and see which date might work for them. He will then get something in the newsletter to open the visitation to our congregation.

33. Recycle Shoes – To fit the summer theme of “Soul Care” and VBS. Collect used athletic shoes to be recycled into surfaces. Erik will check with PJ. A bucket on the patio from now until Rally Day?

34. ACTION – sends emails periodically for short term help. Will highlight the ministry in an upcoming newsletter.

35. Coastal Cleanup Day – Sept 17. To follow through on VBS theme, Melissa will invite members to participate. Surfrider leader thanked the church for the generous donation of $1800 from VBS and also suggested a movie which might be a good candidate for our movie nights on plastic bags. Also, applying for a Thrivent grant on that donation.

36. Next Meeting: Sept 6, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross (Erik’s office)

37. Closed with a prayer by Tracy.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 7/19/2011 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Nora Fajnor, Gordon and Melissa Henry, Mary Goodenough, Tracy Blois, Bill Stoll

Absent: Pastor Erik Goehner

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 6/7/2011 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn to be posted on the web.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – July 10 - $264. Next sale: Aug 7 and moved Sept sale to coincide with Rally Day – 9/11. Also, committee agreed to send $500 to LWR for the East Africa Drought. Melissa will make signs and have them at the next sale to invite the congregation to join us in our pledge.

3. Alternative Christmas – LWR clearance sale is on. Committee agreed to order some product like we did last summer for sale in November – and chose dates for sale 11/13, 11/20, and 12/4.

4. Tijuana House build – May 13-15 – Pat gave a report on the build. 7 volunteers. Went well, no injuries or problems, family was a husband and wife with infant, Pastor Manual and family were glad to see us. Also a possibility exists for Pastor Manual and Daniel to come and visit us at Mt. Cross.

5. Habitat for Humanity Workday – Jun 11th – 11 people worked. Got a lot done and felt good about it! Gordon is looking to schedule an August work day. “Brush with Kindness” the rehab program is up and started.

6. Blood Drive – Oct 30^th – Bill Stoll volunteered to be the new coordinator. Thank you! Gordon will share info with him and put something in the newsletter to thank Kevin Churchill for his service.

7. New City Parish – Committee looked at some dates for a trip down, but will check with Erik. 9/18, 10/2, or 10/9?

8. Recycle Display: Shoe recycling is possible at Gold Coast in Ventura but they have a limit. Gordon will check if they will make an exception for a “drive”. Denim recycling is on hold according to the website.

9. Movie Night – “Dark Side of Chocolate” Aug 24 in the sanctuary, with a chocolate dessert potluck to follow with discussion. Melissa will advertise in newsletter and Acorn.

10. ACTION involvement – Erik was to check on this, so it is postponed a month.

11. Rally Day – Sept 11^th – moved coffee sale, will pull 12x12 posters from last year

12. Relay for Life – Oct 15/16 – Melissa has been attending meetings, but would love to find another co-coordinator. Plan on some fundraising events off campus, and plan to have luminaria making stand at church. Theme is “the Colors of Cancer” and ours will be a rainbow.

13. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct 16 Gordon will check with volunteers from last year to see if they are available again.

14. Next meeting will be held on Aug 16, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

15. Closed with a prayer by Mary.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 6/7/2011 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Pastor Erik Goehner, Nora Fajnor, Gordon Henry

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 4/26/2011 were approved as corrected. Gordon will submit minutes to Marilyn to be put on the web.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – 5/1 results $300.50 and 6/5 results $286. Thanks to all who pitched in. Next sale moved out to July 10^th due to July 4^th weekend.

3. CROP Walk – Mar. 27 Mount Cross raised $2785.00 with 18 walkers. City wide total is $ 24,870.50! Also the 2012 walk has a “host” St Mary’s – we will walk in old town.

4. Tijuana House build – May 13-15 – Trip went safely (except for spilling the wood). The mission center cooked us dinner Friday night and we all worked very efficiently. Pat can give more input at the next meeting.

5. Habitat for Humanity Workday – Saturday June 11 – 10 signed up so far. We will be working on both housed in Piru. Discussed the new program to re-hab as a possibility for a small group to work to clean or paint on a local house.

6. June 5^th Blood Drive – Even with the “Hockey Party” the night before we still had 30 Pints donated! Kevin Churchill would like to step down as Coordinator – any takers?

7. New City Parish – General consensus was that their Pastor and his message were well received. We discussed the possibility of seeking a group to attend two different services in the fall and would start looking to pick a date when more of our committee was present. With a goal to learn and teach ways to our church members to access/support our local neighborhoods.

8. Recycle Display – Discussed the possibility of a shoe recycle to tie into the summer theme of “Caring for the Soul”. Check to see how/who for next meeting.

9. Movie Night – Still looking to plan a night with a meal and discussion. “The Dark Side of Chocolate” was not shown at Crossbeams and still may be a candidate.

10. “Action” – We will be looking to check their website to look for local needs and may try to work 1 or 2 a year – Erik will do some checking.

11. Relay for Life – Is scheduled for Oct 15/16 – Melissa has attended 2 meetings and is looking for someone to “Chair” the churches efforts.

12. Website Write-up – Last meeting the committee approved the input Melissa provided. Jim G. will try to add as time allows – there may be some money to help with the quicker updating. We still need to see how to add photos.

13. Alternative Christmas – Malaria Initiative – Follow up - Erik said the check has been sent to be LWR.

14. Make Bake Celebrate – funds have been allocated for our requests

New Business ------

Ongoing Blood Pressure checks Sherry Stava

Flu shot clinic – October 16th

Next blood drive is October 30^th

Next meeting will be held on July 12^th 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 2/7/2011 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, Pastor Erik Goehner, Nora Fajnor, Gordon and Melissa Henry

Absent:

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 1/10/2011 were approved with minor typo changes. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn.

2. Time and Talent: Please make an effort to contact volunteers off the new form, even if it is an email saying “thank you for volunteering, we’ll get back to you when we need you!” Gordon will contact Chuck Carty with Relay for Life info.

3. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – 2/6 results $315. Thank you to new trainee helper Carol Broderick, who will also help with the March sale on 3/6.

4. Alternative Christmas – Malaria Initiative – LWR sale is balanced out, and Melissa submitted reimbursement for her costs, so in about a week, Erik can request the rest of the money in the account go to MI. As it stands, LWR sale results were $1500, and MI results are $2100. Discussed continuing with the LWR product as it sold well, supports a mission we care about, and made about $230 for MI.

5. Souper Bowl of Caring – Feb. 6 – $675 cash and 160 cans of food. Gordon will take results to the Thrivent board and fulfill grant, and we will get a real total. Extremely pleased with the response! Thank you to the youth who helped make it a success!

6. Meals at Trinity Presbyterian – under Many Meals of Camarillo – next meal is 2/10. Granted $600 from Mt. Cross budget for 2011. Had a table and info at the Annual meeting and dinner to try and keep a high profile. May host a Sunday of hospitality to keep promoting the project, which is growing.

7. Homeless Kits – Thrivent grant –Mary and Melissa will set up on Feb. 13 (Love your neighbor!) Perhaps set up a donation basket? Melissa purchased wipes (we ran out in Dec.) at $9.

8. Blood Drive – Feb 13 Sign went up, and Kevin had only 4 spots left on Sunday morning! May be on pace for another new record! Dates for rest of year are: June 5 and Oct 30

9. Habitat for Humanity Workday – Feb. 26 – Gordon will advertise. 1/22 was rescheduled due to a conflict at the worksite. Will most likely be working in Piru.

10. CROP Walk – Mar. 27 Seventh Day Adventist will host. Gordon will gets advertising out. Will ask for two crossing gaurds and a hospitality spot.

11. Budget for 2011 – granted $500. Asked to use “designated funds”.

12. Tijuana House build – May 13-15? Pat will check his schedule and Erik will check with LBC. Erik will plan a blessing for the workers on the Sunday before the build.

13. New City Parish – Old news: Erik will bring it to council, and invite someone to come and speak on a Sunday morning, to begin the dialogue. New news: Erik spoke with director and Pastor John. No date picked, but perhaps sometime in late March.

14. Recycle Display: Old news: 4/17? Call EJ Harrison for a display/representative. Jeans/Denim drive, info on e-waste and household hazardous wastes. New news: May 22.

15. Movie Night – Old news: “Dirt: The Movie” is available on NetFlix, so could be shown. New news: Erik suggested 2 videos on affordable housing from VC CLUE They would be shorter, so would make a good starting point. Offering time for discussion and a meal without making the night too long.

16. “Structure and Responsibilities” from Church Council – Melissa read the guidelines for SAM from the handbook and the mandates from our constitution. Please read them yourself at home and come prepared to discuss. Are we following them? Do they need to be modified? They are the path which we are to follow. How are we doing? Also, new liaison to council is Bill Stoll. Gordon will contact him.

17. Compassion International Sunday Apr 10 – The Nelsons have asked to set up tables on the patio for 2 weeks. They have a video which might be included in the worship on 4/10.

18. Earth Day Celebration – Apr 17 10-4 The Camarillo Garden is hosting the 2^nd annual Earthday Celebration and Information Fair. We have been asked to advertise the event as we did last year, encouraging Mt. Cross members to attend. Melissa will check on flyer, etc..

19. ACTION Day – Jun 4 – perhaps after church? But there are schedule conflicts, so we will look again next month. Would like to participate again this year.

20. Gleaning Crew – Melissa will run something in the April newsletter.

21. Flu shot Clinic: looked at a date of Oct.16. Gordon will follow up.

22. Thank you – Gordon offered thanks to all committee members for their service and gave them the option of retiring.

23. Next meeting will be held on Mar 7, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

24. Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 1/10/2011 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, Pastor Erik Goehner, Gordon and Melissa Henry

Absent: Mike Laskey, Nora Fajnor

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 12/6/2010 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – 1/9 $449 Melissa has new Time and Talent Report with new volunteers, which she will be calling for help in February.

3. Time and Talent Report – It’s here for 2011. Melissa has a copy and can get the info for anyone else who needs it. And we welcome to our committee Tracy Blois! She works out of town so will not be attending meetings, but will join our email list and participate when we need her. Chuck Carty has also volunteered to lead the Relay for Life team.

4. Alternative Christmas – Malaria Initiative – 11/7, 11/14, 12/5 ~ $1500 from Malaria Initiative, but checks are continuing to come in. Hopefully, LWR will get back to us that our returns have been credited, and that will be finished. Since both projects are in the same account, we will wait to issue a check on MI until other is balanced – then everything left in the account goes to MI.

5. Hickory House – Christmas Party on 12/15 - Went well, 33 residents, 10 helpers. Provided $10 gift cards to $.99 Store. Mary did most of the shopping after collecting sponsors. Rita Carolan helped with shopping and prepping gifts, Barbara D’Addario played the piano. Thanks from the committee to the helpers. It was very lovely.

6. Holiday Skedaddle – No report.

7. Meals at Trinity Presbyterian – under Many Meals of Camarillo – next meal is 1/13. Erik believes MBC check has been given. MM will receive an $800 Thrivent 2010 grant to help with costs. Totals for 2010: 415 meals served, 220 helpers. Awesome! Need to continue to talk it up, as volunteers are tapering. Discussed ways to keep it spotlighted at church. Perhaps host hospitality on a Sunday morning, and have a display table with info – have people who have volunteered wear their aprons or a name badge. Melissa will contact Erin about ideas, and get her thoughts.

8. Update Web Information – Melissa wrote up new info and shared it with the group for evaluation. Asked about online signups for activities.

9. New City Parish – Erik will bring it to council, and invite someone to come and speak on a Sunday morning, to begin the dialogue.

10. Budget for 2011 – Old news: Based on response to Stewardship drive, which was strong, Gordon submitted a budget of $1500 for 2011.

11. Annual Report Writeup – Melissa and Gordon submitted a report. Generic on what we have accomplished this year. Erik suggested printing Log of Service – Melissa will edit and get it to Marilyn.

12. Habitat for Humanity Workday – Jan. 22 – Gordon will advertise. Will most likely be working in Piru. TO house will be dedicated Jan 16.

13. Souper Bowl of Caring – Feb. 6 – Already in newsletter. And we’re registered on the website. Requested a Thrivent Grant – which has been approved. Need help day of with youth – ask Gail Weed or Linda Tendler?

14. Blood Drive – Feb 13 Kevin will handle advertising and signups. Sign should go up on Feb 6^th.

15. CROP Walk – Mar. 13 Gordon believes it might be our year to host. We don’t want to do so, so he will check and get back to us. Perhaps St. Mary’s with the bigger parking lot would be willing.

16. Homeless Kits – Thrivent grant – Granted $300. Spent $299.53. Had kits at the Sunday School Christmas Program. Very well received, but we have enough material to do again. Mary and Melissa will set up on Feb. 13 (Love your neighbor!) – Melissa will include it in the bulletin and Friday email before the event.

17. Gleaning Crew – No response from congregation. Print again in April newsletter and late March emails.

18. Movie Night – “Dirt: The Movie” is available on NetFlix, so could be shown.

19. Recycle Display: perhaps tied to Earth day? April 17^th? Call EJ Harrison for a display/representative. Jeans/Denim drive, info on e-waste and household hazardous wastes.

20. CPR/First Aid Training – No new news. Old news: Had an idea to offer this to Mt. Cross members. CDC needs to do in January, and has a contact. Perhaps we can join together with them. Melissa will check into costs and how many could participate. New news: We’ve decided to let this drop, as we have too many things to handle right now. Write up Camarillo Health Care District in the newsletter as a “Spirit at Work” and maybe come back to it another time.

21. LSS Barrel – will continue as now. Mary will write up a new report for newsletter. And look at new names from Time and Talent Report to perhaps get new helpers.

22. Tijuana House build – We are a go! One house still makes a difference. Pat will check with mission on dates and costs. New volunteers from T&T.

23. Haiti Project – Erik brought up possible Haiti project from Ascension. LWR building a center in Haiti – to support education and rebuilding.

24. Next meeting will be held on Feb 7, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

25. Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 12/6/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Nora Fajnor, Pat Gallagher, Gordon and Melissa Henry

Absent: Mike Laskey, Mary Goodenough, Pastor Erik Goehner

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 11/1/2010 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale - 11/7 $339 Thank you, Mary and Gordon, 12.5 $385 Thank you, Gordon and Bob. Moved the January sale to the 9^th.

3. Alternative Christmas – Malaria Initiative – 11/7, 11/14, 12/5 Ascension provided cards and info, which was a big help. Thanks to Karen and Dan Nelson for staffing the MI table, and Nora and Scott Fajnor, Gail Baird, and Jan Gerk for help with the LWR sale. So far, the MI has raised $1135, but we will set up the info in the office to gather any last donations. The LWR sale totaled out at $990.70 – and Melissa has returned the products that can be. All in all, a success. All money from both projects are in the same account, so once LWR order has been settled, we can issue the check from what remains. And we did remember to take pictures!

4. Hickory House – Christmas Party on 12/15 - Mary handled two weeks of signups (11/28 and 12/5) with gifts due to church on 12/12. Believe she has all clients sponsored. 34 clients will be served.

5. Holiday Skedaddle – gifts due to church 12/12. Kimberly couldn’t make the meeting. Names are from a church in Canoga Park. Believe she has about ½ the families sponsored.

6. Meals at Trinity Presbyterian – under Many Meals of Camarillo – next meal is 1/13. Melissa and Gordon took photos before the clients arrived for the November meal. Numbers served continue to rise. They had to order in Presto Pasta because they ran out of food at the December meal. And did Erik get the check to them from MBC funds?

7. Update Web Information – still pending. Melissa will contact Jim Gucciardo about putting photos up. She will also write up new info and send it out to the group for evaluation. Made lists of activities that fit under the existing titles.

8. LSS Barrel – will continue as now

9. New City Parish – Old news: Erik introduced the idea of building a connection with the parish. Perhaps travel down for a day trip work/informational. Do a choir exchange. Have a speaker come and share their work with our congregation. Well received by committee, so he will bring us more info next meeting. New news: Erik missed this meeting, so no news. However, we have a question. Has this been brought before council? We would love to see the church get behind it like the Peace Project, but feel we need a push from more than just our committee.

10. Budget for 2011 – Based on response to Stewardship drive, which was strong, Gordon submitted a budget of $1500 for 2011.

11. CPR/First Aid Training – No new news. Old news: Had an idea to offer this to Mt. Cross members. CDC needs to do in January, and has a contact. Perhaps we can join together with them. Melissa will check into costs and how many could participate.

12. Calendar for 1^st quarter of 2011

Jan 22 Habitat for Humanity workday – Gordon will advertise

Feb. 6 – Souper Bowl of Caring – Melissa will advertise

Maybe a late Feb. New City Parish Day?

13. Thrivent Grants – Melissa is going to apply for a grant to build the homeless kits at the children’s Christmas program – requesting $250. Will probably have leftover product to use later.

14. Future plans:

Gleaning crews to individual homes for fruit for Food Share – point person? Team? Melissa will include a beginning request in the Jan. newsletter.

Veggie “stand” on patio with donation jar to go to Food Share

Take photos: Blood Drive sign and setup, LSS office and supplies, Coffee sales

Movie night – with potluck dinner? “Dirt the Movie”

Recycle display – informational! – maybe have Harrison come and visit? Restore?

15. Annual Report Writeup – Gordon will work on. Due Dec 26^th.

16. Next meeting will be held on Jan. 10, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross - 1 WEEK LATE!

17. Closed with a prayer by Melissa.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 11/1/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Nora Fajnor, Pastor Erik Goehner, Mary Goodenough, Gordon and Melissa Henry

Absent: Mike Laskey, Pat Gallagher

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 10/4/2010 were modified and approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn.

2. Relay for Life Review – Total raised is now closer to $150k. Gordon will check on our team totals and get something into the newsletter to thank the congregation for their support.

3. Fair Trade Coffee Sale - 11/7 Mary and Gordon will host 11/7, Bob (and Pat and Shari will check) will host 12/5. Melissa and Nora will be busy with Alternative Christmas – but will be there to help with setup and takedown.

4. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 17 – Went successfully, though wet. Thank you to Gail Baird and Bob and Joan Brundage for their work. Mary will contact Gail to find a total and get something in the next newsletter. Forgot to photo.

5. Blood Drive – October 31 – Very successful. 31 pints donated (another new high!). Also, results from June 27^th are 26 pints. Thanks to Kevin for his work helping this to be our best year ever. Forgot to photo. Schedule for next year as follows: 2/13, 6/5, 10/30.

6. Meals at Trinity Presbyterian – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Meals served continues to rise- 92 on 10/14. Committee is checking on food regulations. Also, may need extra turkeys for the Thanksgiving meal.

7. Hickory House – Christmas Party on 12/15 - Mary will handle two weeks of signups (11/28 and 12/5) with gifts due to church on 12/12. 34 clients will be served.

8. Alternative Christmas – Malaria Initiative – 11/7, 11/14, 12/5 No work from Ascension yet on the cards, literature, and video. Karen Nelson has video to provide for the service on Sunday to introduce the project (lwr.org/malaria). Erik purchased 5 adult books and 10 children’s books which can be partnered with gift cards as a gift to help explain the project. Karen and Melissa will set up a table on the patio (complete with nets). Erik will work on a trifold board to help explain the project. Still waiting on cards…. Melissa has blank card to donate, or suggested an insert that we could create to be put inside of a traditional Christmas card.

The LWR Craft sale is ready. Gordon, Nora and Melissa will set up Saturday so tables can just be carried out on Sunday morning. Have artisan stories to display on the table along with the crafts. Hung posters in the hallway to invite CDC parents to come, as well as others who use our church for meetings during the week. Melissa also asked if she could share the craft sale with the CDC staff, which committee approved for 11/15, so she will not break down the sale on 11/14, just move tables back inside sanctuary.

We have extra help from Jan Gerk on 11/14 and Gail Baird on 12/5. Perhaps call on some others to help. We need to remember to take pictures!

9. Health Kits – With the Thrivent Grant and help from Vibs Clausen (for shopping), the youth assembled more than 70 kits that were sent with the quilts from Flinke Handed to LWR headquarters on the truck on 10/17. Forgot to photo

10. Update Web Information – still pending.

11. LSS Barrel – will continue as now

12. Budget for 2011 – Request for our 2011 budget must be in by 11/25. In 2010, we asked for $1500 but have not used it all. Erik will check this week on how much we have used. In 2009, we used ~$900 of a $1500 budget. Maybe we can request only $1000.

13. Designated $ - Many Meals – Erik shared that MBC put aside $500 for Many Meals. Didn’t distribute because weren’t sure how program would work with all churches. But now, the overall Many Meals is purchasing the paper goods for all meals (at about $60 a night). Committee approved sending a check to Many Meals to help offset costs of the program.

14. CPR/First Aid Training – No new news. Old news: Had an idea to offer this to Mt. Cross members. CDC needs to do in January, and has a contact. Perhaps we can join together with them. Melissa will check into costs and how many could participate.

15. Calendar for 1^st quarter of 2011

Feb. 6 – Souper Bowl of Caring

16. New City Parish – Erik introduced the idea of building a connection with the parish. Perhaps travel down for a day trip work/informational. Do a choir exchange. Have a speaker come and share their work with our congregation. Well received by committee, so he will bring us more info next meeting.

17. Thrivent Grants –There might be other money to be used by the end of the year – so try and brainstorm some ideas. Many Meals paper goods? Community garden workday? Lunch for the workers?

18. Future plans:

Gleaning crews to individual homes for fruit for Food Share – point person? Team?

Veggie “stand” on patio with donation jar to go to Food Share

Take photos: Blood Drive sign and setup, LSS office and supplies, Coffee sales

Movie night – with potluck dinner?

19. Next meeting will be held on Dec. 6, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

PLEASE – read the website and come with ideas! And even photos!

20. Closed with a prayer by Pastor Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 10/4/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Bob Boyer, Nora Fajnor, Pat Gallagher, Pastor Erik Goehner, Mary Goodenough, Gordon and Melissa Henry

Absent: Mike Laskey

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 8/30/2010 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn.

2. Block Party/Rally Day Review – Both days went well, we had about 45 kits made (at a cost of ~$72) and coffee tasting (~$10 for cups, plus 2 bags of coffee and one tea box).

3. Relay for Life Review – Overall $100k raised, 62 teams, 785 walkers. Mt. Cross had 30 members sign in, and raised $1600 so far. Erik suggested a graph of where the money goes printed in the newsletter or on the kiosk. Perhaps next year we join with Emily Loomis, or use Brian Fisher as a resource.

4. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – 9/5 $327 10/3 $399 Mary and Gordon will host 11/7, Bob (and Pat and Shari will check) will host 12/5. Melissa and Nora will be busy with Alternative Christmas – but will be there to help with setup and takedown.

5. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Meal served on 9/16 was a success. Number have grown steadily each week – close to 100 last week. Next meals are 10/14, 11/11, 12/9. Discussed how to share responsibility amongst all volunteers. Costs about $60-100 to provide a meal for plates, etc…

6. Habitat for Humanity – Only location available for 10/9 workday was Piru, so Gordon did not advertise event. Erik would like to take pastors to TO in November – Gordon will get him the info. Will schedule a workday again before the end of the year.

7. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 17 – Gail Baird and Brundages will oversee day of event. Have 48 signed up so far. Confirmed with Maxim and we are ready to go. Just need to let them know how many after Sunday 10/10.

8. Blood Drive – June 27– System changed, so may not be able to get totals. October 31 – Sign will be set up on 10/24. Signups began 10/2.

9. Alternative Christmas – Malaria Initiative – 11/7, 11/14, 12/5 Melissa placed an order and it is in – from LWR. Will order more this week– and a kit for advertising. Erik is attending a meeting on Thursday to see what Ascension is planning this year. Last year we used all their literature and the video. Karen Nelson has spoken with LMI people who are willing to come to Mt. Cross. We will decide after meeting on Thursday. She has a mosquito net for props, and Melissa has 2. Perhaps call in some extra help for the days of the sales: Jan Gerk, Gail Baird, Karen Nelson?

10. LSS Barrel – will continue as now

11. Time and Talent – Gordon did not get to Marilyn in time, but will do so to get the changes in for next year.

12. CPR/First Aid Training – Had an idea to offer this to Mt. Cross members. CDC needs to do in January, and has a contact. Perhaps we can join together with them. Melissa will check into costs and how many could participate.

13. Thrivent Grants – Gordon reported $600 grant going to St. Colomba’s Food Pantry, $600 to CATS, $600 to 7^th Day Adventist, $400 to health kits. Erik will gather youth for health kit making (truck will be here 10/19) Check with Vibs to see if she will do the shopping. Gordon will gather some volunteers to work the food pantries (and perhaps visit Food Share with them for the purchase of the items) as reason behind grant is to get Lutherans out volunteering in the community. There might be other money to be used by the end of the year – so try and brainstorm some ideas. Many Meals paper goods? Community garden workday? Lunch for the workers?

14. Upcoming Events:

ELCA World Hunger E-News – Check with Fellowship to see if they want to sponsor a potluck and join this cause. Have a Fellowship meeting 10/13.

Hickory House – Mary will check on 12/15 date. Perhaps tie signups in to Alternative Christmas days.

15. Future plans:

Add to next month’s agenda: update website info.

Gleaning crews to individual homes for fruit for Food Share – point person? Team?

Veggie “stand” on patio with donation jar to go to Food Share

Take photos: Blood Drive sign and setup, LSS office and supplies, Coffee sales

16. Next meeting will be held on Nov. 1, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

PLEASE – read the website and come with ideas! And even photos!

17. Closed with a prayer by Pastor Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 8/30/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Mary Goodenough, Nora Fajnor, Bob Boyer, and Pat Gallagher

Absent: Mike Laskey, Pastor Erik Goehner

Our Mission:

1. Opened by reading the mission statement and with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 8/2/2010 were approved. Melissa will submit minutes to Marilyn.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale –We will hold the next sale on Sept. 5 (Labor Day weekend) and the week before Rally Day. Melissa and Gordon will handle it. Then we will do a “coffee tasting” on the Block party night. Nora will help out with the October 3^rd sale.

3. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo –Trinity Presbyterian Starting service in September. New members are Calvary Chapel and Camarillo Christian. New news: The meal on 9/2 will serve as training time for the point people.

4. Habitat for Humanity – Work day Aug. 15 We met on site at lunch time after church – Gordon brought lunch for all – worked most of the afternoon. Had 25 volunteers, and everyone seemed to have a good time. May plan another Sunday afternoon if the affiliate is willing. Gordon will call about 10/9 and advertise for the event. TO is 1^st choice, then Piru, 3^rd choice TO on 10/10.

5. Relay for Life – Oct. 2-3 Signups begin on Rally Day Gordon will handle, and hope for a volunteer to step up and organize the team. Also had ‘save the date” in newsletter. Meeting for coordinators is 9/13 – Gordon will attend. Kris Korzan is helping lead the youth team.

6. Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 17 – Mary will contact Gail Baird and the Brundages to see if they will help with signups and the day of. Signups start 9/26 – Costs? _______

7. Blood Drive – June 27– Still waiting on results. October 31 – Sign will be set up on 10/24. Kevin will handle signups. Gordon will check and see if he needs any help.

8. Alternative Christmast – Malaria Initiative – Erik will get back to us on dates. Melissa placed an order and it is in – from LWR. Will still need to order a bit more – and a kit.

9. Neighborhood Block Party – Sept 11 – From 4-7 pm Mt. Cross will be having an Open House for the immediate neighborhood. Council would like to see representatives from different groups host tables (like Rally Day) to highlight some of the ministry programs at Mt. Cross. We will set up like we do for Rally Day, with posterboards of pictures. Hosting a coffee tasting – with info on Equal Exchange available, but not for sale. Have a ladder and toolbelt for Tijuana Habitat Builds…. Any other ideas? Include Mission Statement, key notes from projects, hang on soft rolling wall. Reuse everything for Rally Day.

10. LSS Barrel – will continue as now

11. Time and Talent – We updated this last fall, but missed the deadline for submitting it for Stewardship drive. Gordon will find his updated copy and get it to Marilyn – but review it to make sure we have what we need in the document.

12. Upcoming Events:

ELCA World Hunger E-News – Check with Fellowship to see if they want to sponsor a potluck and join this cause. Maybe in October?

Sept. 21^st – International Day of Peace – Melissa will put something in the Friday email or bulletin. Day of prayer for peace.

Homeless kits – Pastor John started this in the summer, but we would still like to see a day when we build the kits together.

13. Future plans:

Add to next month’s agenda: update website info.

Gleaning crews to individual homes for fruit for Food Share – point person? Team?

Veggie “stand” on patio with donation jar to go to Food Share

Take photos: Blood Drive sign and setup, LSS office and supplies, Coffee sales

14. Next meeting will be held on Oct.4, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross

15. Closed with a prayer by Gordon.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 6/7/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Pastor Erik Goehner, Mary Goodenough, and Nora Fajnor

Absent: Mike Laskey, Bob Boyer, and Pat Gallagher

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 5/3/2010 were shared and approved, with one correction. Gordon will submit minutes to Marilyn…

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Results from 6/6 $387.00 Volunteers from Time and Talent were called and declined to help. Next is 7/11 –. Nora will handle sale. Melissa will handle newsletter and “change of date” info. Melissa will order chocolate bars even with the cost of shipping, and raise prices to $3.00 for the summer to cover the cost.

3. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Old news: Trinity Presbyterian has volunteered their space for a Thursday night weekly meal. Erik has taken the matter to council and put out feelers for volunteers. Erik will email the committee the list of potential volunteers. New news: Lost a church in the group, so are starting service in September. We will focus on “servers” in the service on June 13^th, and Erik will prep info to have at a table on the patio, to encourage more volunteers. We will serve at St.Mary’s on July 26^th and Aug. 9^th.

4. Blood Drive – June 27^th – Gordon will check with Kevin to see if he needs anything. Gordon and Melissa will put up the sign in the lawn on the 20^th, and take it down on the 27^th.

5. Habitat for Humanity – Work day June 19^th Not sure of location yet as permits are controlling where work is happening. Trying for TO. Gordon will write something for the newsletter. Thousand Oaks: Single family home. Piru: Ground is almost ready for foundation. Oxnard: Still prepping for demo work.

6. LSS Barrel / Bake Sale August 1^st Mary will write something for the newsletter. We will be hosting hospitality and having the coffee sale also, so we need all to help.

7. Prayer Garden Update – Ross’ work is finished, and Barbara D’addario is heading up the Task Force.

8. Thrivent Votes Results – Melissa shared the results from the online vote.

9. Upcoming Events:

Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 17^th with Maxim

Relay for Life – Oct. 2-3

ACTION Day – Summer of Service – Aug 15^th – Erik will handle writeup to work at the mobile home park after church.

United Methodist “aid” closet – Melissa will write something to focus on “ministries that work” in Camarillo. We can add our support without having to recreate the whole program!

ELCA World Hunger E-News – Check with Fellowship to see if they want to sponsor a potluck and join this cause.

Future plan: Add to next month’s agenda: update website info.

10. Next meeting will be held on Aug. 2^nd, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross.

11. Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 5/3/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, and Bob Boyer

Absent: Mike Laskey, Nora Fajnor, and Pastor Erik Goehner

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 3/1/2010 were shared, minutes from April and March were approved.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Results from 5/2 – $ 377.00 Next is 6/6 – Melissa will call new volunteers to help host. Nora will handle sale in July.

3. Bibles for Ethiopia – This project has now finished. Melissa will fill out a check request form and get it to Pastor Erik. It will include $480 from the coffee fund, and $36 that was donated.

4. Tijuana Build – April 23-25 – The trip was a success. Seven volunteers went, had a safe and productive weekend. Pat brought pictures to share, and will write something up for the newsletter (and include pictures). It was a young family, with one infant, and they were very gracious and thankful. Pat received a donation of $100 from a friend to pay for the food, but he handed the money over to Daniel at the mission. Committee signed a nice thank you note to be sent to the friend.

5. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Old news: Trinity Presbyterian has volunteered their space for a Thursday night weekly meal. Plans are to begin serving in July. Erik has taken the matter to council and put out feelers for volunteers. June 17^th is the volunteer orientation at Trinity. Erik will email the committee the list of potential volunteers. We may need to set up a table on the patio to continue to spread the word and grow our volunteer list. Also, check with St. Mary’s to volunteer with some of our volunteers, to get the “feel” before the training.

6. LSS Barrel – Mary spoke with them today, and they are looking for $10 gas vouchers, bus tokens, large bottles of shampoo, etc., and white socks. Perhaps we will focus on the last two, and take a special offering over the summer to raise money for the first two. Host hospitality, do a bake sale. Melissa will check with Fellowship to see if we can “take” a Sunday.

7. Habitat for Humanity - Thousand Oaks: Single family home. Wall raising was May 1^st. Piru: Two single family homes. Prepping the soil continues this month. Oxnard: Buildings are being prepped for removal. Slow going due to city paperwork. Gordon will advertise a work day for June 19^th, most likely for TO.

8. Make Bake Celebrate: Was a success. Council meets May 4^th, and they will let us know about our requests for funding. Fair Trade Baskets were well received.

9. Earth Day Celebration – April 17. Went well. Small but well organized for the first year in Camarillo. Looking to grow in the future, so keep in mind for participation next year.

10. Compassion International – Karen and Dan Nelson were pleased with the results. They had 4 signups, all on the Sunday when the video was shown.

11. Prayer Garden Update – May 15^th Ross and the youth will be working on the prayer path. There will be no “garden” due to scope of the project, so that will follow. Committee should prepare to help financially and physically with planting.

12. Souper Bowl of Caring – Thrivent authorized another $100 for the food pantry. Gordon has received the check and forwarded it on to the pantry, with a note from us.

13. Upcoming Events:

Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 17^th with Maxim

Relay for Life – Oct. 2-3

ACTION Day – Summer of Service – this has been changed, so we will keep looking at this project. Perhaps pick a day next meeting for a “service day” at the mobile home park.

Future plan: Add to next month’s agenda: update website info.

14. Next meeting will be held on June 7th, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross.

15. Closed with a prayer by Melissa.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 4/5/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, Nora Fajnor, and Pastor Erik Goehner

Absent: Mike Laskey, Bob Boyer

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 3/1/2010 meeting were passed out. Will review and approve them next month.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Results from 3/7 – $ 383.50 4/4 - ~$310. Committee agreed it was worth doing on Easter Sunday, even though it was a lot to do on one morning. Next is 5/2 – Melissa will call new volunteers to help host.

3. Blood Drive – March 7^th – new record of 32 signups and 30 pints. We think the sign is working! Thank you to Pat for arranging it for us. Next one is scheduled for June.

4. Bibles for Ethiopia – old news: project has not been funded – yet. We are going to raise up this project at our hospitality table on March 7^th – tied to the proceeds from the coffee sale. Group decided to use the money from that to purchase 300 Bibles (x$1.60=$480) and share that info with the congregation on the patio that Sunday – and have the opportunity to have members donate to raise more. New news: We will continue with the sing and basket for the next Coffee Sale, but have not had much of a response.

5. CROP Walk – March 14^th It was a great day. Mount Cross had 19 walkers, a refreshment stand (with iced water, which was a hit), 2 crossing guards, and 2 sign in helpers. We raised $2,227 so far, and citywide we have raised $16,400.

6. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Old news: Trinity Lutheran has volunteered their space for a weekly meal. Erik has taken the matter to council and put out feelers for volunteers. We should probably suggest helping at the St.Mary’s site a few times in the next few months. Erik will attend next planning meeting. New news: Trinity has chosen Thursday night, hoping to begin serving in July. Erik has 6-7 people who have approached him from our church. There is some debate over the board supervision and working out the email contacts, so Erik will keep us informed on procedure. Gordon will attend the next planning meeting on April 6. June 17^th is the volunteer orientation at Trinity.

7. Tijuana Build – April 16-18 Old news: Pat has 7 people signed up, but hopes for more. We will be staying in El Divino (downtown TJ). Received receipt from the mission for our check. One house and 1 night of lodging. Pat will follow up on calling people from the Time and Talent. New news: Pat now has only 5 sign ups. We are going ahead. Shari will handle the food, and Pat will schedule a short prep meeting in the next week. Need to look into a different type project for next year.

8. LSS Barrel – This ministry continues. We plan to focus the donations.

9. Habitat for Humanity - Thousand Oaks: Single family home. Property wall is up, forms are built and the foundation will be poured this week. Piru: Two single family homes. Building is destroyed but not removed from property yet. That work continues this month. Oxnard: Buildings are being prepped for removal. This is the most likely spot for us to work, as they are planning 6 duplexes, so lots of things to be done. However, Gordon would like to plan a workday for late May – and it might be in TO.

10. Make Bake Celebrate: We requested donations for TJ, Habitat for Humanity, New City Parish, and Many Meals. Decision has not been made for how to divide the money, but council will handle that. Melissa wrote the Fair Trade Baskets onto the list of auction items. Nora will put together 2 of them, and Melissa will handle the 3^rd.

11. Earth Day Celebration – April 17. We have advertised the 1^st annual Camarillo celebration of Earth Day in the newsletter, as an “invitation from your Service and Missions Committee”.

12. Upcoming Events:

Flu Shot Clinic – Oct. 17^th with Maxim

Relay for Life – Oct. 2-3

Compassion International – April 18^th (and 2 weeks after)

ACTION Day – that committee has decided to make this the “Summer of Service” maybe we can join along with our summer preaching theme and work projects.

13. Next meeting will be held on May 3^rd, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. (Next: Jun 7^th)

14. Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 3/1/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, Nora Wall, and Pastor Erik Goehner

Absent: Mike Laskey, Bob Boyer

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 2/1/2010 meeting were reviewed and approved.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Results from 2/7 – $ 302.50 Thank you, Pat and Shari. Next is 3/7 – Melissa will host. The following is 4/4 – which is also Easter Sunday. Melissa will host with help of committee.

3. Souper Bowl of Caring - Feb 7 report – Raised $452 with help from youth and Gail Weed. Gordon has check for Thrivent, will take and get the match.

4. Blood Drive – March 7^th – Sign is here, thank you Pat! We will mount it on the lawn tonight to leave up until after the drive. Kevin has 20 sign-ups so far, and is hoping for 30.

5. Bibles for Ethiopia – old news: project has not been funded – yet. We are going to raise up this project at our hospitality table on March 7^th – tied to the proceeds from the coffee sale. Group decided to use the money from that to purchase 300 Bibles (x$1.60=$480) and share that info with the congregation on the patio that Sunday – and have the opportunity to have members donate to raise more. New news: Gordon will make coffee and bring fruit. Nora and Pat will bring treats. Melissa will work on poster for BFE. Erik provided pieces from Ethiopia care of his MIL.

6. CROP Walk – March 14^th We have registration and crossing guards but still need refreshment stand help. We have a low walker count at this time, so are hoping for more support.

7. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Trinity Lutheran has volunteered their space for a weekly meal. Erik has taken the matter to council and put out feelers for volunteers. We should probably suggest helping at the St.Mary’s site a few times in the next few months. Erik will attend next planning meeting.

8. Tijuana Build – April 16-18 Pat has 7 people signed up, but hopes for more. We will be staying in El Divino (downtown TJ). Received receipt from the mission for our check. One house and 1 night of lodging. Pat will follow up on calling people from the Time and Talent.

9. LSS Barrel – This ministry continues. We plan to focus the donations.

10. Habitat for Humanity - Thousand Oaks: Work is paused between jobs. New property in Oxnard, Piru, and Thousand Oaks. Gordon will report again next month.

11. Victory Garden or Native Plant Garden – This is now in the hands of the Property Committee and Ross Crockett. We will help where we are needed when the time comes.

12. Haiti Earthquake Response: To date, Mt Cross sent a check for $5,029 to LWR.

13. Make Bake Celebrate: We would like to ask for help for TJ, Habitat for Humanity, New City Parish, Lutheran Camps, and Many Meals. We discussed dropping Lutheran Camps from our request since they get money from the endowment fund. Also, perhaps we should prioritize or divide any money donated equally among the causes. Erik will submit the requests.

14. Upcoming Events:

Flu Shot Clinic for Fall – Oct. 17^th with Maxim

Relay for Life – Date in Oct?

15. Chile Earthquake Response: Due to the recent request for LWR donations for the last earthquake in Haiti, the committee feels we should hold off at this time. Those wishing to donate have the contact information to send their donations independently from the church.

16. Earth Day Celebration – April 17. We would like to advertise the 1^st annual Camarillo celebration of Earth Day in the newsletter. Melissa will contact Marilyn for information.

17. Next meeting will be held on Apr 5^th, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. (Next: May 3^rd/ Jun 7^th)

18. Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 2/1/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, Nora Wall, and Pastor Erik Goehner

Absent: Mike Laskey

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 1/11/2010 meeting were reviewed and changes noted.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale – Sale is 2/7 – Pat and Shari Gallagher to host. Next is 3/7 – Melissa is going to call new names from the Time and Talent sheet to help and train. The following is 4/4 – which is also Easter Sunday. Discussed if that would be a conflict. Agreed it is an outreach of our ministry, and if we have enough help to staff the table – go for it!

3. Souper Bowl of Caring - Feb 7 Youth are on board, with Gail Weed serving as coordinator. Grant with Thrivent is pending, Gordon will check. Gordon and Melissa will take the load over to St. Columba’s the week after.

4. Blood Drive – March 7^th – Pat will check with printer re: lawn sign to serve as outreach. Kevin is ready to take signups online and on the patio.

5. CROP Walk – March 14^th Gordon attended the planning meeting last month. Starting location is City Hall. We will need two crossing guards and two registration helpers. Signups will begin on patio on Feb 21^st.

6. Tijuana Build – April 23-25 Pat has 6 people signed up, but hopes for more. We will be staying in El Divino (downtown TJ).

7. Habitat for Humanity - Thousand Oaks: The new land in TO is an empty lot, so plenty needs to be done, but currently there is a bit of a pause in work. Rain has kept work at a standstill. The lot is on Hillcrest. Perhaps the next church volunteer day will be in late March or early April.

8. Bibles for Ethiopia – project has not been funded – yet. We are going to raise up this project at our hospitality table on March 7^th – tied to the proceeds from the coffee sale. Group decided to use the money from that to purchase 300 Bibles (x$1.60=$480) and share that info with the congregation on the patio that Sunday – and have the opportunity to have members donate to raise more.

9 Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Erik and Melissa attended the planning meeting. There are other congregations checking to see if they have the space available, that we can “share” and host the meal only once per month. Erik will ask Saturday at the Council retreat to see what the response is, and then perhaps write something in the newsletter to start feeling out the congregation for support.

10. LSS Barrel – monthly requests – Full again – which is great! Mary had a new writeup for the newsletter.

11. Victory Garden or Native Plant Garden: Old news: Due to the gophers, a vegetable garden might not work, but group discussed a native plant prayer garden. Gordon will speak with Ross Crockett about the idea. Would need a gate across the front, and would block access to the playground, so have some checking to do. New news: Ross Crockett has approval from property. Pat has helped other Eagle Scouts with their projects, so will contact Ross. Gordon will also contact to see what we can help with. Perhaps accessing memorial funds to purchase bench, stone for walkways, etc… and we can use other money to purchase plants.

12. Upcoming Events:

Hosting Hospitality on March 7^th

2010 Blood Drives – one in June and Oct.

Flu Shot Clinic for Fall – Maxim called us to schedule – 1^st choice: Oct 17, 2^nd Oct. 24

Relay for Life – Date in Oct?

13. Make Bake Celebrate: Melissa asked about fund requests. She will email the committee to find out when they need to be in. We would like to ask for help for TJ, Habitat for Humanity, New City Parish, Lutheran Camps, and Many Meals.

14. Haiti Relief: Update from the ELCA was read by Erik. He will ask Marilyn to include it in the next worship folder.

15. Next meeting will be held on Mar 1^st, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. And then Apr 5^th!

16. Closed with a prayer by Erik.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 1/11/2010 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, and Nora Wall

Absent: Pastor Erik Goehner, Mike Laskey

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Gordon. Minutes from 12/9/2009 meeting were reviewed and changes noted.

2. Meals at St. Mary’s – under Many Meals of Camarillo – Erik, Bob, Melissa, and Gordon all helped serve the dinner this evening. They feel it is too big a project to handle on our own – weekly – but we could try to host the dinner once a month. We would need a partner church as we do not have the facilities to seat all the guests. There will be a meeting on the 19^th, which Erik and Melissa will attend to see if we can form a partnership. It is a larger group than the RAIN dinners were, but there might be more in the congregation willing to help than we know.

3. Gifts of Hope – Money raised from the bake sale on Dec 13^th, plus some additional checks that came in that day, totaled $430.61. Gordon will contact Bob (treasurer) to see that the check has been mailed to Ascension.

4. Hickory House Christmas Party – Dec. 16^th: Mary reported it was quite a success. She put together gift bags with socks, candy, the gift cards, and donated toothbrushes. She will write a thank you for the newsletter.

5. Fair Trade Coffee Sale: Sold $346.50 on Jan 10^th, a week later than usual. Melissa needs help with the Feb. sale, since it is Superbowl Sunday and she has other commitments. Nora, Mary, and Pat all will check calendars. Note: Pat and Shari Gallagher will handle this sale.

6. Tijuana Build – April 16-18 Planning meeting: Jan 27 at 7pm Pat will advertise for this meeting in the email and bulletins. There was some debate over the work dates as Marilyn has a different date on the church calendar. Will need to clear that up ASAP.

7. Habitat – Santa Paula Update: The houses are finished. They were blessed last Saturday and the families will be moving in soon. Thousand Oaks: The new land in TO is an empty lot, so plenty needs to be done, but currently there is a bit of a pause in work.

8. CROP Walk – March 14^th Gordon will attend the planning meeting later this month. Starting location is City Hall.

9 Souper Bowl of Caring - Feb 7 Melissa will check with Erik on whether the youth will help. Gordon will submit a grant to Thrivent for matching funds. Committee feels this is an easy, worthwhile project, even if the youth don’t participate.

10. LSS Barrel – monthly requests – Towels are a need.

12. Upcoming Events:

2010 Blood Drives – one in Feb., June, and Oct. – perhaps flyer to the neighborhood or a vinyl sign for the lawn the week before (to draw in the neighbors)

Host Hospitality one Sunday during the year– Melissa will bring signup calendar to the next meeting. We could use it as a time to introduce our committee to the congregation, perhaps bring in some new people, or use it to focus on one item, such as the Bibles. Or just be social. Char is having a difficult time getting hosts, and we feel it is something each committee could handle once a year. Fellowship hosted many times during the summer, and it was fun.

13. Bibles for Ethiopia - Group thought this was something we could spend a Sunday, perhaps do a bake sale, to raise funds. However, there was concern that the project may have already been funded – so we defer to Erik to check that out and get back to us.

18. Chair and Secretary Position Melissa volunteered to write up minutes and get them to Marilyn.

19. Next meeting will be held on Feb 1st, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. And then Mar 1^st!

20. Closed with a prayer by Pat.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 12/7/2009 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, and Pastor Erik Goehner

Absent: Nora Wall, Mike Laskey

Our Mission:

1. Opened with reading of the Mission Statement by Gordon, and a prayer from Pastor Erik. Minutes from 11/2/2009 meeting were reviewed and approved.

2. Time and Talent update: Gordon updated our info, and he will submit changes to Marilyn. It’s too late for this year’s printed copies, but will be updated on the web.

3. Fair Trade Coffee Sale: Sold $582 on Dec. 6^th. This was a record breaking day. Nora and Bob volunteered to cover the Jan. 3^rd sale. Melissa will try and remember to contact them both via email to remind them. Placed a large order because we had a 10% off coupon. Still need to place a chocolate order before the next sale.

4. African Craft Fair – Nov 15 and 22: Well received by the congregation. We mailed back the product as directed, and sent a total of $1486.50 in sales. Next year will check into LWR Fair Trade Sale. They are fairly traded and still support mission work, so Melissa feels they would be a better fit. It would take a little more work, but can also serve as a fundraiser, as LWR offers a 10% discount off the prices for organizations doing a Fair Trade Sale. They also have a wider variety of product, stories from their workers, and a higher quality of product.

5. Alternative Christmas/Gifts of Hope – Old news: Nov 8^th Kickoff concert at Ascension. Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers – they were great last year. Gifts of Hope will be available on our patio on Nov 15^th and 22^nd along with African Craft Fair. Also, the Fellowship Committee is holding a bake sale on Dec 13^th with proceeds going to Gifts of Hope, and materials will be available again that Sunday on the patio. Erik will purchase a few of the books that relate to the materials to have with the cards, as a gift suggestion. He also suggested to the CDC that they have their new CDs available on those Sundays as well, as the proceeds go to the scholarship fund. New news: Well received by the congregation. To date $7,185 have been raised, with the Dec. 13 Bake Sale and last opportunity to shop coming up.

6. Hickory House Christmas Party – Dec. 16^th: Old news: Mary will write up something for the next newsletter, and will decide which store for the gift cards. 33 residents, and they would like the party food to be sugar free for their diabetic residents. New news: Mary has all residents sponsored. The party will begin at 4:30, with food, some singing, and then gifts. She is still looking for help the night of the party.

7. Flu Shot Clinic Report – We administered 96 flu shots and ~14 Pneumonia shots. Discussed the option of next year sending flyers to the neighborhood as an outreach. We’d like to see this ministry (reaching out to our neighbors) grow. Perhaps also with the Blood Drive.

8. Community Supported Agriculture – and Worship at “The Farm”: old News: Erik shared that PJ is preaching once a month at the farm service, and shared a bit about the background of the farm. New news: none.

9. Victory Garden or Native Plant Garden: Old news: Due to the gophers, a vegetable garden might not work, but group discussed a native plant prayer garden. Gordon will speak with Ross Crockett about the idea. Would need a gate across the front, and would block access to the playground, so have some checking to do. New news: none.

10. Habitat Work Day: Erik took a group of pastors to work for a morning. The dedication is Jan.9^th. They are working almost every day between now and Christmas to get the homes finished by the end of the year. Erik would like to do a slideshow of members working at the house, Melissa will get him the photos.

11. LSS Barrel – monthly requests – Old news: The barrel has been full twice in 2 months, so we will keep up the campaign. Mary will look into a new write up with a focus for November, perhaps for food (pantry shelf meals like cup o noodles or easy mac). New news: none.

12. Spring Service Trip: Old news: Discussed the TJ trip, and Erik will call for availability of a weekend in April (16^th and 17^th 1^st choice). Even without the youth, we still feel this is a worthwhile project and we have support of the congregation. New news: Pat will put a “save the Date” in the next newsletter, and schedule a meeting for January with interested volunteers – being sure to include that passports will be mandatory!

13. Upcoming Events:

Feb 7^th – Souper Bowl of Caring – Erik with check with the youth is they want to do this. Gordon will submit matching fund request to Thrivent Care in Communities, because Erik feels confident the youth will agree to do it.

CROP Walk – March ? Gordon will check.

2010 Blood Drives – one in Feb., June, and Oct. – perhaps flyer to the neighborhood or a vinyl sign for the lawn the week before (to draw in the neighbors)

14. Annual Report – Gordon will submit a report for SAM. If you have something that you want included, make sure he knows about it before the 15^th.

15. Meals at St. Mary’s – Since the summer, St. Mary’s has been serving a meal for the community every Monday evening. They feed about 100 people. They would like to see a second night every week, and have written all local churches to see if they are interested in helping. There will be a meeting later in January. We discussed meeting at St. Mary’s before the Jan. meeting to see how it works, and then discuss the possibility at our meeting. One of the options is to prepare the meal once a month, hosted at another location.

16. Malaria Initiative – Ted Turner Grant – LWR, the Methodist Church, and the Boy Scouts have been challendged by Ted Turner to try and eliminate malaria by purchasing mosquito bed nets. Perhaps we could support this project by using it as our Lenten focus – with Ash Wed. coming up on Feb 17^th

17. New City Parish – We used to support this ministry much more than we do now. Perhaps we could work at raising them up in the next year. Maybe a day trip of service, or the Spring service trip to help include the youth. Should we invite the choir to come and sing?

18. Chair and Secretary Position Melissa volunteered to write up minutes and get them to Marilyn.

19. Next meeting will be held on Jan 11^th, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. If you want to meet at St. Mary’s beforehand, please contact Erik. This meeting is a week later than we usually meet!

20. Closed with a prayer by Melissa.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 11/2/2009 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Mike Laskey, Bob Boyer, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough, and Pastor Erik Goehner

Absent: Nora Wall

Our Mission:

1. Opened with a prayer from Pastor Erik. Minutes from 10/5/2009 meeting were reviewed and approved.

2. Time and Talent update: Gordon updated our info, and he will submit changes to Marilyn. It’s too late for this year’s printed copies, but will be updated on the web.

3. Fair Trade Coffee Sale: Sold $334 on Nov 1^st. Discussed raising the price to become a fundraiser – and decided to keep it as it is for now. The idea is to get people using the products, and LWR gets a portion from each bag sold already. Melissa can handle the Dec. sale, but needs help in January. Mary and Bob volunteered to cover the Jan. 3^rd sale.

4. Community Supported Agriculture – and Worship at “The Farm”: Erik shared that PJ is preaching once a month at the farm service, and shared a bit about the background of the farm.

5. Victory Garden or Native Plant Garden: Due to the gophers, a vegetable garden might not work, but group discussed a native plant prayer garden. Gordon will speak with Ross Crockett about the idea. Would need a gate across the front, and would block access to the playground, so have some checking to do.

6. Habitat Work Day: Oct 24^th was a success, with 8 volunteers. Next planned day is Nov 21^st. As they push to finish the Thrivent house in Santa Paula by the end of the year, more opportunities will be available, including 12-5 on some Sunday afternoons. Gordon has invited some retirees and others to join during the week, and Erik is looking to take a group of pastors out.

7. Blood Drive Oct. 11^th: We had 28 people volunteer, and 26 units of blood donated.

8. Relay for Life Results: Our team of 40+ walkers raised $2200. The event raised $165,000 citywide.

9. LSS Barrel – monthly requests – The barrel has been full twice in 2 months, so we will keep up the campaign. Mary will look into a new write up with a focus for November, perhaps for food (pantry shelf meals like cup o noodles or easy mac).

10. Hickory House Christmas Party – Dec. 16^th: Mary will write up something for the next newsletter, and will decide which store for the gift cards. 33 residents, and they would like the party food to be sugar free for their diabetic residents.

11. Alternative Christmas/Gifts of Hope – Nov 8^th Kickoff concert at Ascension. Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers – they were great last year. Gifts of Hope will be available on our patio on Nov 15^th and 22^nd along with African Craft Fair. Also, the Fellowship Committee is holding a bake sale on Dec 13^th with proceeds going to Gifts of Hope, and materials will be available again that Sunday on the patio. Erik will purchase a few of the books that relate to the materials to have with the cards, as a gift suggestion. He also suggested to the CDC that they have their new CDs available on those Sundays as well, as the proceeds go to the scholarship fund.

12. Spring Service Trip: Discussed the TJ trip, and Erik will call for availability of a weekend in April (16^th and 17^th 1^st choice). Even without the youth, we still feel this is a worthwhile project and we have support of the congregation.

13. Budget: Budget recommendations are due. Last year we cut to $1500, and on our behalf, Erik is going to request the same amount this year. We also still have $1800 in a designated account labeled TJ House Mission, and another $500 in House Mission. There was some discussion, as we felt we had spent that money, so Erik will double check.

14. Looking ahead: Gordon brought up the CROP walk, sometime in March. He will check on date.

15. Chair and Secretary Position Melissa volunteered to write up minutes and get them to Marilyn.

16. Next meeting will be held on Dec. 7th, 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. The following meeting is scheduled for Jan. 11^th, at 7:00 pm at Mt. Cross. Note: this is a week later than usual!

17. Closed with a prayer by Melissa.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 10/5/2009 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon Henry, Bob Boyer, Nora Wall, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough

Absent: Pastor Erik Goehner, Melissa Henry and Mike Laskey

Our Mission: Goals of the committee focus on three areas: fostering the spirit of volunteerism among Mount Cross members and friends; reaching out with tangible aid to the least fortunate in our local community and in the global community; encouraging responsible stewardship of God’s creation.

1. Minutes from 6/8/2009 meeting were reviewed and approved. Question on Blood drive results for June 7^th still pending.

2. Reviewed the existing Time and Talent sheets for the Service and Missions “jobs” and “job descriptions” asked the committee for input to be sent to Gordon to compile and forward to church office for updating.

3. Fair Trade Coffee Sale: Sold $312 in July, $154 in August, $177 in September and $310 in October. Melissa sent her thanks to all who helped with this ministry. An issue with properly accounting for the Equal Exchange Coffee funds was discovered and is being addressed with the church bookkeeper.

4. Community Supported Agriculture – The Henry’s and Wall/Fajnor’s have been sharing and enjoying the weekly box of local produce. The CSA has grown from about 10 when we started to over 35 now. None from our committee had attended the service or meal at the “Farm” – we hope Pastor Eric can update us.

5. Victory Garden on back lawn at church was discussed. Gordon talked to Ross Crockett – he is interested in checking if it would meet his Scout requirement. The plots of land to be used for Camarillo’s community garden were discussed.

6. Habitat Work Day: Gordon will organize church group to work at the Santa Paula site on October 24^th and a day in mid November...

7. LSS Barrel – monthly requests will be working with Thousand Oaks office to find their most urgent needs and keep congregation updated.

8. Blood Drive October 11^th – We are expecting a large turnout Kevin had to request more time slots.

9. Relay for Life. The Mt Cross team had over 40 member and friends involved with setting up the luminaries, walking and financially supporting the effort. As of Oct 30^th the walk had raised over $165,000!

10. Rally Day Table Discussion – We thought we had a good presentation but did not get a lot of interest from the congregation will work to fine tune in future.

11. Hickory House – Mary will check with them and thinks that it will be some time between December 12-16. Mary will update at next meeting.

12. Alternative Christmas – briefly discussed – after meeting Pastor Eric and Gordon discussed the sale of African Crafts and set dates of November 15^th and 22^nd.

13. Food Can Drive – discussed around Thanksgiving meal ideas. No date set – Gordon to follow up with Saint Columba’s.

14. Spring Service Trip - discussed but need Pastor Eric’s input on finances and what is happening with the youth.

15. Next meeting is November 2^nd. The meeting was closed with a prayer by Gordon.

Mount Cross Lutheran Church Service and Missions Committee

Minutes of 6/8/2009 Committee Meeting

Present: Gordon and Melissa Henry, Mike Laskey, Bob Boyer, Nora Wall, Pat Gallagher, Mary Goodenough

Absent: Pastor Erik Goehner (on sabbatical), Bob Cole

Our Mission:

1. Minutes from 4/6/2009 meeting were reviewed and approved. One change – add the name to #7 – Dan Nelson.

2. Fair Trade Coffee Sale: Sold $343 on June 7^th. Thank you Shari Gallagher. Old news: Melissa will look into designing a label to stick on the bags with church contact info, such as St. Mary’s has on their bags. Nora is available to sell July 5^th. Mary agreed to sell Aug. 2^nd. Both those will be only between the 2 services for summer schedule. Rally day is Sept. 13^th and we will push the coffee sale back a week to miss the holiday and coordinate with Rally Day. Melissa may need someone to cover that day also, but the committee might find it could be a group effort with the Rally Day table.

3. Community Supported Agriculture – Sharing of the box has gone well, and many people are beginning to be interested, just from those of us who have shared. We plan to display the boxes on Rally Day, but hold off until later in September to present on the patio. Please, if you have had the box, be thinking of ways to present this to the congregation.

4. Habitat Work Day: Gordon will call Tracie and Luanne and see if they want to have a “youth day” over the summer in Santa Paula. Otherwise, nothing is scheduled. They are working every Saturday in Santa Paula and would love to have more Lutherans showing up.

5. LSS Barrel – monthly requests – Old news: Mary will write up something to be included in the newsletter on a monthly basis, and Bob B volunteered to take things over to the office. They are looking for basic hygiene supplies for the showers they run, including new socks and underwear for the clients. New news: Mary will get something in the newsletter, and Bob will be keeping an eye on the barrel over the summer to empty it if need be.

6. Compassion International Sunday – April 26^th –Results: Karen and Dan Nelson had three sponsors join during their three weeks of presentation on the patio. Someone from the committee needs to speak with them to get their feelings, and see if they want to present again next year.

7. World Fair Trade Day – May 10^th – The chocolates were a hit, but people were asking why the coffee wasn’t set up to sell. We did break the world record for largest fair trade coffee break.

8. ACTION Day – June 6-7 Taking it to the Streets – Old news: With no volunteer coordinator, we can still advertise the event, just have people go to the website and signup to do an event with another group. No one from Mount Cross participated, but they did have 1200 volunteers and 40 churches in the county participate.

9. Blood Drive June 7th – results were unknown.

10. Gardens - Old News: Victory Vegetable Garden (behind sanctuary?)– or native plants in the parking lot – both ideas were brought up as part of being responsible stewards of God’s creation. The property committee has already discussed the native drought tolerant plants in the parking lot, so maybe we should join together to make it happen. United Methodist in Oxnard has put in a community garden and has a group that will reach out to other groups to help them get organized. New news: Camarillo now has it’s own community garden.

11. Rally Day Table Prep – We need to think creatively, maybe use ladders to hang pictures of projects, display Underwood’s boxes in a pyramid under the table, etc… The next meeting will be prepping for Rally Day, so please bring any pictures or props you have ready for use. There is posterboard available in the copy room (on top of paper shelf) to use.

12. Chair and Secretary Position Melissa volunteered to write up minutes and get them to Marilyn. There will be no agenda or chair as the next meeting is Rally Day prep ONLY!

13. Next meeting will be held on Aug. 31^st, 7:30 pm at Mt. Cross to prep for Rally Day. The following meeting is scheduled for Sept. 14^th, at 7:30 pm at Mt. Cross.

14. Closed with a prayer by Melissa.