August 2010

Our congregation is now beginning an important time of transition; a time of self-study, decision making and looking ahead to the future. This is the beginning of the call process.

The calling of a pastor represents a valuable partnership between God, the congregation, the synod and the ELCA. Each member of the partnership is enriched when the call process results in a good match between pastor and congregation. The total mission of the church is furthered when each member of the partnership is honored, respected, and fulfills its appropriate role in the process.

We seek to follow a process which builds on trust and openness, relies on good communication, and results in a call which is pleasing to God. Throughout this process the congregation holds the authority to call a pastor on the roster of the ELCA. The congregation, the pastors, and the office of the bishop must follow the constitutions of the congregation, synod and ELCA throughout this process. For the sake of an orderly process and good communication, the congregation is encouraged to follow the guidelines of the synod.

A synod council representative will meet with your council to review the guidelines and procedures for the call process as well as appropriate closure with the current pastor. The synod representative will also assist in finding a pastor to carry on the pastoral duties during the interim.

A congregational profile will be completed. The profile includes specific information about your congregation and community as well as the goals of the congregation and what gifts you seek in a new pastor. Upon completion of the profile, a summary will be presented to the congregation.

The Call Committee is made of a diverse representation of your congregation. They will meet with a synod representative who will review the process and the ethics involved. The synod representative will also present names of candidates for consideration who have been chosen based on the profile information. The committee must then review the candidates presented, interview them and make a recommendation to the council, including compensation and benefits.

Upon approval of the recommendations, the council will publish notice of a congregational meeting. The Call Committee will report to the congregation how many were interviewed, who they are recommending and why. The congregation will then have the opportunity to vote whether to call the recommended candidate.

President Bob Johnson called the meeting to order. Devotions were given by Pastor Jeff. Roll Call: Present ~ Sue Brandt, Ce Ce Fuller, Susan Starrett, Karen Hernes, Connie Bieber, Leanne Hicks, Sally Litterer, Jeff Stealy, Bob Johnson, Janeil Olson, Pastor Jeff Ungs. Absent: Amy Pralle, Jo Ann Shallberg, Kelsey Litterer, Wayne Pralle, Dana Sorensen.

Motion to approve agenda was approved by Jeff Stealy and seconded by Sally Litterer.

Treasurer’s Report: Got loan; paid off line of credit and missionary investment loan. Payment will be around $600 per/month. Motion to approve by Leanne Hicks and seconded by Sue Brandt.

Pastor’s Report: Baptisms this past month: Brooklyn Anderson, Sophia Sorensen and Norah Smith. Motion to approve new member David Clayton made by Connie Bieber and seconded by Sally Litterer.

Commission Reports: Congregational Life: Nothing to report. Evangelism: Nothing to report. Learning: Getting ready for VBS. Brainstorming for Sunday School this Fall, using SPARK bibles. Property: Siding is completed with the help of Wayne Pralle and Dan Stealy. Will remove window air conditioner in the office and start painting windows, trim and picnic tables. Trees will be trimmed; will work on Labyrinth. Stewardship: Asked the last three Sundays to move Nibbles the Squirrel. Worship: Aug/Sept/Oct meeting being held July 15. Supply Pastors are lined up for Aug and all of Sept except for last weekend. Motion to compensate supply pastors in accordance with the synod guidelines, we will pay temporary ministry persons. Motion passed. Social Concerns: Community Kitchen is the last 2 weeks in July. We will again be collecting for Back to School Drive to collect donations for the Salvation Army, this year. Youth: Nothing to report.

Old Business: RAGBRAI—40 containers throughout the park. North Iowa Redemption Center will take care of redemption and will also sort the cans. Five 3 hour shifts have been designated. Monday, July 26 at 7:00 pm we will have walk through. Galilean OR RAGBRAI T-shirts will be work. We will need to pay cover to into park if Galilean shirts are worn. The straight truck will be parked at Ward-Van Slyke. Cans will be stored at Sorensen’s until Wednesday morning.

New Business: Pastoral Call Process with Pastor Darryl Garrietts from the Synod Office will here for meeting with the council on Sunday, July 18 at 2:00 pm.

Acolyte: ? Aaron Ungs was on the schedule, please if you can do this, call the office, thanks!!

Regular Giving: $11,762.64 Designated Giving: $2,732.00 Memorials: $25.00 Refinanced Loan: $50,000.00

Operating Expense: $15,469.48 Mission Loan Payoff: $33,794.54 CLB & T LOC Loan Payoff: $7,500

Designated Giving Received: $175 to Faith Comes By Hearing; $50 to the Labyrinth VBS: $22

Thanks To ~ Everyone who helped with Community Kitchen the last 2 weeks in July!!

Thanks To ~ Jeff Stealy, Dan Stealy & Wayne Pralle for completing the new siding on the education wing!!

Thanks To ~ ALL who volunteered their efforts in any way to help with VBS!!

Thanks To ~ ALL who helped with the can fund raising project during RAGBRAI!!

From: We would like to express our appreciation and thanks to the congregation for their prayers, support, and kind words regarding the death of my mother.

Dan, Kim & Kelli Gapinski

Please NOTE!! Communion will be held on Sunday, August 15 and Sunday, August 29. NOT on the normal Sundays of the 1st and 3rd. Due the to pastoral supply line up for this month, the dates for communion had to be re-scheduled. Please note the change on the Worship Schedule here in the LOG. Thanks!!

Happy August Anniversary to:

2nd ~ Bob & Rosalie Olson

6th ~ Dave & Linda Hopper

14th ~ Randy & Lezlee Ohrt

15th ~ Kim & Deb Brastrom

17th ~ Ron & Sonnee Steveson

19th ~ Fred & Paula Petersburg

23rd ~ Kevin & Vicky Olson

31st ~ Clay & Susan Starrett