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Grace Notes

August & Summer August & Summer

ScheduleSchedule

Grace Women News 2

Ice Cream Social Recap 3

Music Notes 4

Youth Group News 4

Gifts & Memorial Funds News

5

Sunday School News 5

GLC Ministry of Literacy

Pilot Program

8

Anniversaries 9

Affirmation Of Baptism 9

Birthdays 10

Importance of Baptism & Confirmation

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12

GLC May Council Minutes

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GLC June Council Minutes

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17

Worship Assistants Calendar

17

Calendar 18

VBS Recap 6-7

Inside this issue:

August 2013

Grace Women News, By Mary Hovick & Karen Hessel

This month we will have a short Bible study and then have plenty of time for conversation to catch up on everyone’s summer activities. If you wish to have a snack or breakfast it will be on your own. It can range from a cinnamon roll to breakfast pizza or just a cup of coffee. Please join

us as we complete our summer pro-grams and get ready to start our regular Bible study series in September.

Coffee – Look for the “Coffee Cart” on Sunday mornings, and purchase your Equal Exchange favorite blend. Feel free to purchase coffee any-time the church office is open. You may also put your money in the envelope provided and put it under the office door or in the offering plate. You will be helping farmers overseas earn a fair share of the income from the crops they grow.

Box Tops for Education – Please save Box Top Coupons and/or UPC Codes found through-out your local grocery store. Visit www.boxtops4education.com for a current list of participating products. Clipped coupons can be placed in the “Box Tops for Education” folder on the bulletin board across the hall from Pastor’s office. The money earned by this project will be sent to Bethphage School in Axtell, Nebraska for children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

NO BOARD MEETING IN AUGUST

GRACE NOTES PAGE 2 AUGUST 2013

An Invitation All women of Grace are invited

to join us on Tuesday, August 13th

9:30 a.m. at Happy Joe’s.

THANK YOU GRACE NOTES HELPERS

Mary Chalupa Shirlee Staley Ardith Stein

AUGUST 2013 GRACE NOTES PAGE 3

Thanks to all who helped with and attended the Ice Cream Social! We found out that ice cream and chocolate were pretty much favorite foods by all. Congratulations to the winning February team, hope you enjoyed your “Chicken Dinners”

Our ace

ice cream

scoopers!

―Cindy Edmond

The January table needed “a little less talk and a lot more action”; those papers were supposed to have answers on them!

Fun was had by all at a cookout at

Bob’s house at the end of June. The

next regular meeting for the Youth

Group is on July 28th in the YOT.

We kick off the month of August

with a pool Party at Pastor Mac’s on

August 4th and regular meetings for the

remainder of the month.

Coming in September: “TUFF

STUFF” a bible study for youth that

focuses on issues that our youth deal

with everyday.

Please check out the calendar on

Bob’s door for our schedule for the

remainder of the summer. Stay cool.

-Bob Romza

GRACE NOTES AUGUST 2013 PAGE 4

The Lutheran church has always placed music on a high plane. It has held the

nickname “the singing church” because of its rich heritage of chorales and hymns.

This high regard for the people’s song originated with Martin Luther himself. In

one preface to a collection of motets, Luther wrote:

“I would certainly like to praise music with all my

heart as the excellent gift of God which it is and to

commend it to everyone. But I am so overwhelmed

by the diversity and magnitude of its virtue and

benefits that I can find neither beginning nor end or

method for my discourse . . . . Looking at music itself,

you will find that from the beginning of the world it

has been instilled and implanted in all creatures, in-

dividually and collectively. For nothing is without

sound or harmony; next to the Word of God, music

deserves the highest praise.”

From “Musicians in the Assembly” by Robert Farlee

Youth Group News


The Gifts and Memorial Fund Committee

and Carol Steinmetz would like to take this

opportunity to announce that vocational

ministry scholarships are now available for

Grace Lutheran Church candidates preparing

for an ELCA ministry vocation. This fund has

been established through a financial gift

from Ladd and Carol Steinmetz. Further

information and application forms are

available in the narthex and from

the church office.

― JoAnne Fisher

Gifts & Memorial Funds News

Our students collected $315.00 from

January through May through their

weekly offerings and Barnyard banks to

give an offering to ELCA Good Gifts.

The Good Gifts offering will purchase

goats, pigs, chicks, ducks and sheep to

assist those in need by giving them the

resources to lift themselves from hunger

and poverty.

This is our second year to be proud to

be a part of giving to others with the

“God’s Global Barnyard” project and the

Evangelical Lutheran Church of

America. www.elca.org/goodgifts

―Tibe Vanderlinden

Sunday School Offering News


We had 43 students attend VBS this year. Great fun was had by all,

young and not so young. The theme was GOTTA MOVE! Keepin' in Step

With the Spirit! By GO FISH. A very big thank you to the volunteers

who make this happen!! We had healthy snacks, fun exercise, creative

music, and clever crafts. Thanks again to volunteers, parents, and the

kids who make this a fun and exciting week!

GRACE NOTES AUGUST 2013

We have a New Ministry

Opportunity for Grace Members!

GLC Ministry of Literacy Pilot program as funded by Betty Smith Literacy Fund is set to begin an After School Reading program for students in need of reading assis-

tance in 1st and 2nd grade. We have hired Judith Lokenvitz, as the Director to begin on

August 12. We need volunteers from our congregation (Middle School, High School and

Adults) to work with the students from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

starting Sept. 3rd. There is no charge to the students for the weekly sessions. Grace

members in 1st and 2nd grades are invited to sign up for the program if they need a boost

in reading skills.

Our schedule for August will include:

August 27 – 6:30 p.m. – Volunteer Orientation

August 29 – 4:00-5:00 p.m. Open House for students and their families

The Program will offer literacy help to the students by working with them in centers in

the Social Hall. The children will rotate every 20 minutes giving them the opportunity

to participate in each center. The three centers will be one-on-one reading (reading

material can be their AR book from school so the children will have help to test at

school), game/activity center and writing/craft activities. We will also provide an

opening as a large group story time with the Director and provide a snack.

Volunteer opportunities for Grace members will be for Snack Time, One on One

Reading, Literacy Games and an Activity Table. We need 7-8 volunteers per session

each week. Perhaps you can volunteer once a week, twice a week or once a month, we

need any and all time you can commit to working with students. For students and adults

that can’t arrive right at 3:30 p.m. start time, we can still use your services from 3:50-

5:00 if that is a better time for you.

We need your support, prayers and volunteer time to make this program a success!

Please watch for sign-up sheets for snacks and supplies in future P.S. Grace Notes and

on the bulletin board.

Please contact Deb Holliday (264-1128),

Karen Hessel (263-6970), Tibe Vander Linden

(607-3728) or Albert Bengtson (299-3901)

to volunteer or to find out more about the program.

GRACE NOTES AUGUST 2013

ANNIVERSARIESANNIVERSARIES

Brandi & Bryan Little 8/1 Troy & Olga McKasson 8/2 Sam & Lisa Paul 8/3 Gabriel & Natalie McDonald 8/4 Glen & Ila Barrington 8/5 Allen & Heather Cole 8/6 Steve & Cindy Rusch 8/6 Julia & Martin Buster 8/7 Josh & Kara Goodwin 8/8 Lee & Marci Hammerand 8/8 James & Wanda Barkema 8/11 Christopher & Becky Metcalf 8/15 Doug & Tibe VanderLinden 8/16 Raymond & Beth Danz 8/17 Judy & Robert Schaapveld 8/17 Thomas & Susan Langan 8/19 Jeffrey & Sally Miller 8/20 Amy & Jay Griffey 8/22

Darrell & Karen Olderog 8/24 Eric & Susan Olswold 8/24 John & Rosalyn Brase 8/27

Affirmation of Baptism classes will start

on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 6:15

p.m. There will be a parent/student meet-

ing on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 6:30

p.m. Starting this year Affirmation will be

following the 2 year program of ‘Here We

Stand’. The first year will be Catechism

followed be a year of Old and New Testa-

ment stories. There is a new set of guide-

lines that has been approved by the

Christian Education Board and the Church

Council. The details of these will be

available to the students and parents after

sign-up or at the meeting on August 21st.

A schedule of the year will also be available

at that time. Students entering 7th grade

this year are eligible and you must com-

plete the 2 years by the end of your 10th

grade year. Those students that attended

any or all of the following 2 years may still

submit their essays prior to October 1,

2013. If there are any then an Affirmation

Sunday will be conducted prior to

Thanksgiving.

Affirmation of Baptism


Jon Carter 8/1

Emily Clemens 8/1

Bennett Luedtke 8/1

Dale Schlutz 8/1

Eric Schlutz 8/1

Marilyn Hultquist 8/2

Beth Lemkau 8/2

Cael Moss 8/2

Braedyn Drake 8/4

Jill Rice 8/4

Albert Bengtson 8/5

Breanna Green 8/5

Vicki Lawhead 8/5

JoAnn Sundermann 8/5

Charles Lewis 8/6

Paul Wilts 8/6

Ryan Bell 8/7

Claire Cannon 8/7

Jeremy Ingalls 8/8

Michael West 8/8

Michael Maxwell 8/9

Jackson Moeller 8/11

Taylor Woods 8/11

Jean Hoeksema 8/12

Cassandra Pameticky 8/13

Kevin Cromer 8/14

Christian Staack 8/15

Alec Harter 8/16

Sara Longhurst 8/16

Joseph Morrison 8/16

Jeffery Olderog 8/16

Chad Allen 8/17

Heather Maxwell 8/17

Muriel Olderog 8/17

Celestia Peters 8/17

Mike Allenbaugh 8/18

Alec Johnson IV 8/18

Robert Lamb 8/18

Linda Hinman 8/19

Andie Costas 8/20

Karen Gardner 8/20

Rhonda Shank 8/20

John Sparks 8/20

Samantha Schmelzer 8/21

Jason Bengtson 8/22

Kolton Boyer 8/22

LeOrra Fahy 8/22

Mavrik Lippelgoes 8/22

Barry Pence 8/22

Alexandria Munday 8/23

Gavin Lippelgoes 8/24

Tina Skipton 8/24

Michael Wilts 8/24

Nolan Haney 8/25

Alice Olswold 8/25

Arlene Melson 8/26

Brendan Smith 8/26

Jack Smith 8/26

Rosalyn Brase 8/28

Cynthia Edgmond 8/28

Michael Manriquez 8/28

Teri Schmoldt 8/28

Alexander Busch 8/29

Hanna Kissell 8/29

Sidney Rudolph 8/29

LeRoy Brookhart 8/30

Dennis Ellfson 8/30

Susan Feers 8/30

Cody Kauffman 8/31

Please save this page to use for your prayer list. Pray for each person on their birthday. By the end of the year, you would have prayed for everyone in the congregation. If we have missed a birthday or anniversary,

please call the church office at 263-5680.


So What’s Important About Baptism Or Confirmation

Summer is almost over, so what’s next? Life as

usual ? Routines begin. What’s something to look

forward to? The season of Pentecost focuses on our

baptismal living.

The reformer, Martin Luther, was moved by his

reflection upon scripture and the Holy Spirit to of-

fer back into context the daily living of a disciple of

Jesus Christ as a baptismal spirituality or a baptis-

mal way of living. The washing of water and the

word in the name of the Triune God among the

gathered Christian assembly is at the center of

one’s whole life as a Christian. We might describe

baptism as the well spring from which the entire

Christian life flows. Jesus’ words to the woman at

the well in John 4:14, promising “a spring of water

gushing up to eternal life,” are often applied to

Baptism. This spring gushes up from the font,

where as Romans 6 assures us, we are liberated

from sin and death by being joined to Jesus’ death

and resurrection. From the font, God’s living water

flows freely and powerfully throughout the gath-

ered assembly, its ripples extending into everyday

of the disciples’ life. The streams of baptismal

spring include nurture, formation, initiation, re-

turn, affirmation, vocation, remembrance, and ulti-

mately, the completion of God’s promise in the life

to come, when the wellspring of baptism overflows

in new life. Between the moments of our baptism

and the moment of our death, we continually do

that which baptism attests. The baptismal font is

at the entrance to the worship space (sanctuary) to

remind us of God’s promise and gifts. As disciples

enter worship and as they depart, committed in the

baptismal grace, the sign of the cross is made hav-

ing dipped our fingers in the water again, and

again. We are marked with the sign of the cross

both in our coming and our being sent forth into the

world as ambassadors for Christ.

Luther argued with the religious leaders of his

time, that God’s promise in baptism should

‘swallow up your whole life, body, and soul, and

give it forth again at the last day, clad in the robe

of glory and immortality. By God’s gift and call,

those who are baptized into Christ Jesus are daily

put to death our own distractions and affections to

death, so that we might be raised daily to newness

of life. Disciples in Christ Jesus find in this daily

remembrance (sign of the cross), a life long assur-

ance that God has forgiven sin and daily motivation

to live as those who belong to Christ. For Luther-

ans, baptism is a sign, a promise and participation

in what God does for humanity in Christ Jesus.

Lutherans regard baptism as a way of life and put

it to use in such a way that we may draw strength

and comfort from it when our sins or conscience op-

press us. In baptism , we die to sin and raise in the

grace of God. Faith then is not intellectual assent

to doctrine or right living but trust in God. Faith

results from the work of the Holy Spirit in and

through discipleship.

So Why baptize Infants and Children? Some Chris-

tian faith groups distinguish between a “believer’s

baptism”- a baptism only of those able and willing

to confess their commitment to Christ and “infant

baptism”. As Lutherans we affirm that both per-

spectives of baptism are not exclusive of one an-

other and are both rooted in the faithfulness of

Christ. Those faith groups which practice a

‘believer’s baptism’ should seek to express more

visibly the fact that children are placed under the

protection of God’s grace. Those who practice

‘infant baptism’ should guard against indiscrimi-

nate baptism and take more seriously their respon-

sibility for nurturing baptized children so that they

grow to mature faith in and commitment to Christ.

Priesthood of all Believers: In addition to dying to

sin and rising to new life, participating in Christ’s

death and resurrection also means we share in

Christ’s work. We are united to Christ’s priestly

ministry (Heb 9:11). We who are baptized are then

a priestly people (1 Pet. 2:9), that is we are a people

that carry out Christ’s ministry in the way Christ

did, by offering ourselves for the life of the world.

Baptism inaugurates the Christian community’s

ministry to the individual and the individual’s min-

istry to the Christian community. This is a minis-

try of vocation. Where ever we find ourselves in

commerce, social groups, or travel, we are about

Christ’s ministry. God calls all disciples to minister

to one another and to the world in whatever station

they find themselves.


Continued.

Gifts of the Holy Spirit: Acts 2:38 says, “be bap-

tized…and you will receive the gifts of the Holy

Spirit.” Baptism includes God’s promise that the

same Spirit who revealed Jesus as the Son and em-

powered the disciples at Pentecost is at work in the

lives of disciples. The Spirit draws the baptized into

communion with God and one another. This com-

munion creates the church which participates in

Christ’s ministry. The New Testament describe the

Holy Spirit’s activity in baptism as illumination,

enlightenment, and sanctification (Heb 6:4, 1 Cor.

6:11). The relationship of baptism and the gift of

the Holy Spirit is complicated by passages in Acts.

There the Holy Spirit arrives both before baptism

and afterward with the lying on of hands (Acts

10:47, 19:6). The point here is NOT that God

ONLY gives the Holy Spirit through baptism, but

that God DOES give the Holy Spirit in baptism.

SO why is Affirmation of Baptism (aka Confirma-

tion) Important? Lutherans have explicitly main-

tained that confirmation is NOT a sacrament since

it contains no divine promise. The Apology to the

Augsburg Confession notes that confirmation lacks

the command of God and a clear promise of God’s

grace-both necessary components for a sacrament.

The rite of confirmation is a renewal or reaffirma-

tion of what God has done for us in baptism, in

which we ask God to stir up rather than pour out

the Holy Spirit such as is in baptism.

Affirmation of Baptism bears an obvious connection

to baptism. While its primary use may be to cele-

brate adolescent confirmation, this worship form

may be actually used in a number of occasions in

people’s lives. When youth have undergone a period

of study and faith formation, their experience may

culminate in the Rite of Affirmation as a way of

recognizing the previous and more fundamental

event on their lives and as a way of committing

themselves to a life of devotion to God, of commun-

ion with the church, and of service to others. Other

times the Rite may be observed would be when en-

tering into and identifying with a particular faith

community and its mission, returning to the

church, a time of significant renewal in faith.

The Confirmation Ministry Task Force (19953)

noted several important factors within this forma-

tion ministry of the congregation. Some of which

were: (1) that the responsibility for confirmation

ministry is within the congregation and to be

shared between lay and clergy. (2) instruction in

the Bible and Small Catechism has recently re-

turned to the fore. (3) increased awareness in learn-

ing styles and contexts has generated a variety of

approaches, strategies and techniques. (4) in-

creased understanding regarding developmental

stages in both faith and cognition affects both what

is taught and how it is taught. (5) the confirmation

service is seen as an affirmation of baptism, not a

completion of it or its competitor; and catechetical

instruction has been a valued opportunity for ex-

perimentation.

The Lutheran World Federation statement of

“Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry” , marks confir-

mation as the conclusion of a catechetical period .

This period should also include forms of service and

ways of putting their faith into actions rather than

merely undergoing a set of cognitive exercises that

have been the primary focus of generations past. To

this end youth should be prepared to have some

appreciation for what is asked of them during the

Affirmation of Baptism. It should Not be consid-

ered a graduation with flowers, gifts, diploma’s

(i.e. Certificates of Confirmation) as nothing has

been imparted in the Rite of Affirmation that has

not already occurred in baptism. Affirming one’s

baptism should occur repeatedly throughout a per-

son’s lifetime. None the less, it is desirable to have

a moment during adolescence or young adulthood

when a person may publically affirm the baptismal

covenant that often times is made on his/her behalf

by parents or sponsors. It is their public testimony

to participate in their baptismal vocation within

the community or ‘family of faith’ in which they

have been raised.

So what is your plan for spiritual renewal this fall?

Would you consider a review of your baptismal liv-

ing as a well spring gushing forth towards a energy

and fullness of new life?

― Pastor Gary MacManus


Grace Lutheran Church

May 2013 Council Meeting

Meeting began at 6:32pm

Present: Pastor MacManus, Molli Lippelgoes, Michelle Hampton, Mike Allenbaugh, Cindy Edgmond, Shirlee

Staley, Kim Thompson, John Simmons, Ben Houseman, Jim Stein, Scott Schultz

Guest: Deb Holliday

Devotion led by Pastor MacManus. It was based on Matthew 5:14. The group shared about a time they saw a

glorious sunrise or sunset; a time the lights went out; or an experience they had with a candles or fire. Next

month Jim Stein will lead devotions.

Motion: To accept the agenda with change to the date and add Betty Smith Literacy Fund update as IIIA and

move the other items down respectfully. Motion made by Michelle Hampton, seconded by Cindy Edgmond.

Discussion: none. Motion carried.

A. Betty Smith Literacy taskforce

Deb Holliday presented a job description and asking council what direction to go next. Questions were

raised about the church handling the money for the Betty Smith Literacy Fund and whether it is an

endowment. The task force needs the council to decide whether we can proceed or not.

Motion: Council is looking for a way to support the program. We applaud the work that the Betty Smith

Literacy task force has done and will see if council can ensure that it works in our organizational structure.

Motion made by Mike Allenbaugh, seconded by Ben Houseman. Discussion: none. Motion carried.

B. HTPM agreement

Update: We are still waiting on changes to come from Happy Time Preschool of Muscatine.

C. HTPM bathroom remodel

Update: Our proposal to Happy Time about the remodel has been presented to Happy Time but we have

not had a response yet.

D. Council Process- Business and Brain Storming

To help the council prepare for council business, it is recommended that any business that

needs to be presented to council should have the information to council 9 days prior to the

council meeting.

E. Synod Assembly

If interested or able to attend the Synod Assembly May 31-June 2, let Jim Stein know in 24 hours.

F. Educational Task force No update

G. Service Task force No update

IV. A. Executive Committee

Motion: To approve the April council meeting minutes with the change to strike the wording on IIIG “we could

insert Lutheran into the logo by the word Grace”. Motion made by Michelle Hampton, seconded by Cindy Edg-

mond. Discussion: There was a confusion on the wording of item IIIG on the April minutes. Concerns were

raised about council’s awareness and monitoring of the special donations that are requested of the congrega-

tion. Is it taking away from giving to general fund? Can these requests be taken out of a board budget?

Treasurer needs to know which line item the money will be entered and removed from. Motion carried.

Motion: To approve the Treasurer’s report as submitted. Motion made by Mike Allenbaugh, seconded by Kim

Thompson. Discussion: We are in better shape financially, giving is up. Response to the temple talks has been

positive. Motion carried.

Motion: To approve the Pastor’s report as submitted. Motion made by Mike Allenbaugh, seconded by Scott

Schultz. Discussion: There is an initiative from the police department to start a Chaplaincy program.


Continued.

Pastor MacManus is working on that. An issue is that Chaplains are non-combative. Question was raised as to

whether there is anything else that council would like to see on the Pastor’s report. Motion carried.

B. Motion: To approve the Gifts and Memorial committee minutes from April 23, 2013. Motion made by Kim

Thompson, seconded by Shirlee Staley. Discussion: none. Motion carried.

C. Motion: To approve the Mutual Ministry minutes from April 16, 2013. Motion made by Michelle Hampton,

seconded by Cindy Edgmond. Discussion: none. Motion carried.

D. Audit Committee No Report

E. Motion: To approve the Congregational Life meeting minutes from April 30, 2013 with the change to the

Outdoor service from Sept. 8 to Labor Day weekend. Motion made by John Simmons, seconded by Michelle

Hampton. Discussion: There was discussion on doing time and talent sheets quarterly so that short term needs

in the church are also taken care of by volunteers. Comment was made that once we get the time and talent

sheets, they need to be acknowledged and follow up must be prompt to value our volunteers. Concern was

raised on the SCS May baskets to be handed out on Sunday. Are there enough volunteers to cover to be in com-

pliance with our youth chaperone policy? What if there are not enough donations to cover the costs will some-

one be left with covering the costs? There is not a shelter available on Labor Day so a new plan for when and

where needs to be nailed down. Availability for a shelter on Aug. 25 or Sept. 8 will be checked with a prefer-

ence for Aug. 25. Motion carried.

F. Motion: To approve the Education meeting minutes from May 6, 2013. Motion made by Shirlee Staley, sec-

onded by Molli Lippelgoes. Discussion: Youth group attendance has dropped but the bowling outing had a good

turnout. Men’s group and Text for the Week will continue. Motion carried.

Motion: The Youth group and its director will continue through December 2013. Motion made by John Sim-

mons, seconded by Cindy Edgmond. Discussion: Treasurer asked about the funds. The funds will continue as

is. Bob Romza is already working on fall plans for the youth group. Motion carried.

G. Motion: To accept the Hospitality meeting minutes as submitted from April 2, 2013. Motion made by John

Simmons, seconded by Kim Thompson. Discussion: There was a request to add a count of visitors each month

to the hospitality reports. Motion carried.

H. Motion: To accept the Property Board meeting minutes from May 6, 2013 as submitted. Motion made by

John Simmons, seconded by Kim Thompson. Discussion: The board is contacting a professional from Daven-

port about the VGA screen. Motion carried.

I. Social Ministry report: No report because we are meeting every other month. Blood drive may not happen

anymore because they are encouraging groups to come to the blood center to reduce costs.

J. Motion: To accept the Worship Music meeting minutes from April 8, 2013 as submitted. Motion made by

John Simmons, seconded by Ben Houseman. Discussion: Worship and Music board will work with Education

and Congregational Life boards on Easter planning. The Lenten services need to make sure that they do not

interfere with other activities, such as, Affirmation classes. Worship and Music board are looking at the Satur-

day night services and are trying to put their best foot forward. Worship and Music board are looking to have a

discussion with Education board about First Communion. Discussion items are What is important to the First

Communion participants? and should there be more recognition for the participants or possibly have it on Palm

Sunday. The board will be doing some communication on why we do what we do.

V. Motion: To adjourn the meeting. Motion made by John Simmons, seconded by Kim Thompson. Discussion:

none. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 9:22 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Michelle Hampton

GRACE NOTES

please call the church office at 263

AUGUST 2013 PAGE 13

Call to Order at 6:40 p.m.

Present: Jim Stein, Pr. MacManus, Kim Thompson, Shirlee Staley, Ben Houseman, Cindy Edgmond.

Absent: Scott Schultz, Mike Allenbaugh, John Simmons, Michelle Hampton,

Devotional: Luke 16: 10 [Jesus said] who ever is faithful in a very little, is also faithful also in very much and who-

ever is dishonest in a very little is dishonest also in much.

Tell about one of your first jobs.

In this text, what is Jesus asking of the hearer?

In what ways are the small tasks that our group does significant?

Agenda Adoption: Kim Thompson moves that the proposed agenda is accepted with out any changes. Cindy Edg-

mond, seconded. Motion passed.

Business

Task Forces on Education & Service- SMART Goals.

Service Task Force (Cindy Edgmond, Kim Thompson, Ben Houseman)- only thought would be to

back the Literacy proposal. Noted that the committee is looking for only six volunteers between Tues-

days and Thursdays once adopted. Does not meet the criteria of having all members actively engaged.

Proposal of the backpacks as put forth by Pr. MacManus with September 8th (25th ELCA Anniversary)

as congregational activity to pack school supplies into backpacks donated by members. Backpack with

supplies to be given out to whom ever needs them from GLC. Target group may include the Cedar

apartments as part of the outreach from the Literacy committee. Boxes to be set out for supplies to be

gathered through out July/August. Motion to accept the “BackPack of School Supplies” by GLC, to col-

lect school supplies and supplies packed by attending congregation members on 08 Sept following wor-

ship. The packed backpacks to be distributed to any 1-2nd grader within the neighborhood (tracts 505,

& 508,) , that requests one from GLC. Motion by Cindy Edgmond. Second by Ben Houseman. Motion

carried.

Education Task Force (John Simmons, Scott Schultz, Shirlee Staley)- no report for council.

HTPM Agreement & Mutual Understanding: Motion to add “with approval of a Facility Use Agreement” as

part of 3.A- for hours in addition to operation hours 8 am.-3:30pm. Tuesday-Thursday. Condition of 6.B

that HTPM submit a list of mutual use inventory for GLC SCS to use. Motion made by Cindy Edg-

mond, Second by Shirlee Staley. Motion passed.

Conversation should start about 6.D regarding “desired condition” of GLC.

Question of Bathroom remodel- is this project going? Church was to do the contract.

Phil Chalupa to supervise. Time line is VBS 22-28 July and HTPM starts the following week. MSC

starts on August 12th.

Jazzercise Agreement: Thoughts about any changes that need to be dealt with before agreement? Resolve

for September Council Meeting. Extension for agreement through September? Will wait for July Meet-

ing to check on expiration date of agreement. Cindy will send a copy of present agreement. [Checking

the on file copy this agreement was due May 1st 2013]

Betty Smith Endowment for Literacy task force proposal- Executive Committee recommends that the name

of the ministry be: ”GLC Ministry of Literacy Pilot Program”. The feasibility Study as proposed meets

Grace Lutheran Church

June 2013 Council Meeting


Continued.

the criteria for adoption as a ministry program of the congregation with the establishment of the Task

Force becoming a supervisory committee, pilot program comes under review in November 2013 and the

adoption of SR5.29.

SR5.29 establishes the supervisory committee under the Social Ministry Program board and the subse-

quent level of accountability and responsibility within the congregation.

Motion to accept the feasibility proposal and establish the GLC Ministry of Literacy Pilot

Program, striking the words “seeking financial contribution from congregation members” under

funding as a pilot program. Motion by Shirlee Staley, Second by Cindy Edgmond

Motion passed.

Motion to pass resolution SR5.29 as modified. #1 The Feasibility Task Force as

appointed by the council will become the initial pilot program supervisors under the

Social Ministry Program Ministry Board. #2 The supervisory committee shall be

Appointed by the council. #3 “A member of the supervisory committee will serve as part

of the Social Ministry program board. A report shall be generated as to this ministries

plan of…… “ To strike the incomplete sentence “This would include.” #9 the addition of

‘minimum total of 12 students’.

Motion made by Ben Houseman, second by Kim Thompson. Motion passes.

Reports:

Executive Committee:

President- Synod Assembly Report: (1) ELCA Chaplains perform weddings of same sex marriage if a con-

gregation has no policy regarding same sex weddings. (2) Palestinian concern regarding human rights of

its people. (3) Identifying and boycotting businesses that support anti-Palestinian actions.

Secretary: Council Minutes, couple of questions regarding notes. Motion to table adoption of minutes un-

til issues are clarified. Question of III.A Motion had no delegation as to who was to “ensure that it

[Literacy] works in our organizational structure. IV.A Motion is listed, then discussion. Discussion relates

to motion? RE: Pastor’s report to strike the words: “An issue is that chaplains are non-combative.” IV.F

Youth group and question of Funds. Which Fund is being talked about? Motion by Pr. MacManus, Second

by Cindy Edgmond.

Pastor: Motion to receive report as submitted. Motion by Cindy Edgmond , seconded by Kim Thompson.

Motion passed.

Treasurer: Motion to receive report by Cindy Edgmond, seconded by Kim Thompson. Motion passed.

Gifts & Memorial Committee: Motion to accept the committee’s recommendation with the executive

committee’s endorsement that the loan is immediately paid using funds from the G&M funds. Jim Stein

removes himself from the vote due to conflict of interests. Motion made by Kim Thompson, second by Ben

Houseman. Motion Passed.

Mutual Ministry Committee: Reviewing “Pastor & People as Mutual Ministry” looking at committee

work and review. Recommendations for more communication between boards, committee to congregation.

Web page is heavily visited, both newsletter and web page lack in substantive information.

Audit Committee: Jim Stein will check this committee’s progress.

Program Ministry Reports:

Congregational Life: 14th July Ice Cream Social. Father’s day celebration. Stewardship

Discussion. Would like input from council as to faith based giving, pledge cards system, and

narrative budget continuation. Council will have input next council meeting. Motion to

receive report by Pr. Mac, Second by Kim Thompson. Motion passed.

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS - August 2013 Coordinators

Ushers, Lectors, Communion Assistants: Mary Chalupa—263-0805

Greeters/ Hospitality: Shirlee Staley—263-7345

Altar Guild: Pam Houseman—264-5623

Worship Assistants: Tibe Vander Linden— 607-3728

Flower Delivery: Connie Fuller—299-6824

Coffee Hours: Beth Lemkau—264-0381

August 11

9:00 a.m.

August 18

9:00 a.m.

August 25

9:00 a.m.

Ushers Judy & Dan

Schaapveld,

Connie Fuller

Roger Erber, Doug &

Tibe VanderLinden

Mike & Cindy

Manriquez,

Vicki Lawhead

Keith & Marilyn

Hultquist, Al & Sue

Bengtson

Greeters Shirlee Staley Betty Hall Tracy Schroeder Jay Logel

Lectors Molly Lippelgoes Lauren Smith Carlin Lawhead Al Bengtson

Worship

Assistants Traci Lippelgoes,

Kylie Green

Tim & Lauren Smith,

Kevin Erber

Terry & Theresa

Hogenson, Maggie

Lofgren

Rod Drake & Beth

Lemkau, Jasmine

Bengtson

Hospitality

Contact Sue Wilder Karen Hessel Barb Hansen LeaAnne Logel

Altar Guild Nancy Cromer

Coffee Time

Helpers Mary Chalupa &

Cindy Sparks

Don & Janet Duncan,

Cindy Lane

LeaAnne Logel,

Melissa Schmidt, Lisa

Paul

Jodi & Griffin Jones,

Cindy Paulsen

Bulletin

Folding Sue & Peg Rosie, Dixie, Ardy Virginia & Shirlee Beth & Mary

Pencil

Sharpening Beth Lemkau Virginia Lippelgoes Cassie Pameticky Alice & Brad

Simmons

Audio/Visual

August 4

9:00 a.m.

GRACE NOTES

Continued.

Education Board: Motion to receive by Kim Thompson, second by Cindy Edgmond.

Questions of worship board answered? Change of Lenten worship and addition of Wednesday evening

worship-need answers. How much of worship life (the many) adjusted for the affirmation students (the few) ?

Motion to receive report, passed.

Hospitality Board: Church sign announcing the worship times. Motion to receive report by Ben Houseman,

Kim Thompson second. Motion to receive passed.

Property Board: Light fixture repair. Lab computers need to be checked with education for disposal. Knok

box purchase- line item under property budget. Bathroom contractor timeline. CIP timeline for the annual meet-

ing. Cindy moved to receive the report, KimThompson second. Motion to receive passed.

Social Ministry Board: Motion to receive report Cindy, second Ben houseman. Motion to receive passed. Deb

of LSI would like to come and meet with Pastor & Council President.

Worship Board: Motion to receive report by Kim Thompson, seconded by Cindy Edgmond. Motion Passed.

Motion to accept Tim Smith to Gifts & Memorials by Jim Stein, Second by Ben Houseman.

Motion Paul Wilts & Vicki Lawhead to social ministry by Ben Houseman, seconded by Cindy Edgmond. Motion

Passed.

Upcoming Business:

A. Council agreed to review committee members and have a discussion on Stewardship in July council meeting.

Motion to adjourn made by Kim Thompson. Seconded by Ben Houseman. Motion Passed.

Meeting Adjourned.

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August 2013 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

9:00 Grace

Quilters

6:30

Congregational

Life

2 3

9:00 Men’s

Gathering

5:30 Worship

at Zion

4 Food

Pantry

Sunday

9:00 Worship

9:30 Coffee

Fellowship

10:15 Text 4

Week

4:40-7 Youth

Group Pool

Party

5

6:00 Education

Board

6:30 Worship &

Music

6:30 Property

Board

6

5:15 Hospitality

Board

6:30 Gifts &

Memorial

7 8 9 10

5:30 Worship

at Zion

11

9:00 Worship

9:30 Coffee

Fellowship

10:15 Text 4

Week

4:30-6 Youth

Group

12

9:30 WELCA

4:15 Ministry Of

Literacy

13

9:30 Grace

Women @

Happy Joe’s

14

4:15 Ministry of

Literacy

Meeting

15

9:00 Grace

Quilters

6:30 Council

Meeting

16 17

5:30 Worship

at Zion

18

9:00 Worship

9:30 Coffee

Fellowship

10:15 Text 4

Week

4:30-6 Youth

Group

19

6:30 Property

Board

20

6:00 Mutual

Ministry

21

6:30

Affirmation

Parent Meeting

22

Grace Notes

Articles Due

23 24

5:30 Worship

at Zion

25

9:00 Worship

9:30 Coffee

Fellowship

10:15 Text 4

Week

4:30-6 Youth

Group

26

6:30 Worship &

Music Board

27

6:30 Ministry

of Literacy

28 29

4:00 Ministry of

Literacy Open

House

30

31

5:30 Worship

at Zion

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