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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH CTK Church Council Agenda 10/18/2016 @ 6:00pm Christ the King Lutheran Church is a caring community committed to empower all to know Christ and make Christ known. Minutes 1. Attendance 2. Devotions 3. Approval of Minutes (September) 5 4. Consent Agenda: (Treasurer’s, Worship Attendance, Pastors’ Reports ) 5 5. Council Priority Topic Crossroads Campus Ministry 10 6. Old Business a. HVAC Project Update 5 b. New Wednesday Schedule 5 7. New Business: a. Give to the Max/End of Year Promotions 5 8. Council Action: a. Create a Crossroads Campus Ministry Discovery Team b. Approve Servant Commission New Member: Max Hendricks c. Approve Faithful People Commission New Member: Miranda Hellenbrand d. Faithful People; Sue Raasch with Coffee Fellowship Proposal 9. Covenant Commission Communication 5 10. Prayer Request/Adjournment 5 Reminder Next Council Meeting November 15 th @ 6PM Please email commission minutes to [email protected] by 10AM on November 9 th

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CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN CHURCH

CTK Church Council Agenda

10/18/2016 @ 6:00pm

Christ the King Lutheran Church is a caring community committed to empower all to know Christ and make

Christ known.

Minutes

1. Attendance

2. Devotions

3. Approval of Minutes (September) 5

4. Consent Agenda: (Treasurer’s, Worship Attendance, Pastors’ Reports) 5

5. Council Priority Topic – Crossroads Campus Ministry 10

6. Old Business

a. HVAC Project Update 5

b. New Wednesday Schedule 5

7. New Business:

a. Give to the Max/End of Year Promotions 5

8. Council Action:

a. Create a Crossroads Campus Ministry Discovery Team

b. Approve Servant Commission New Member: Max Hendricks

c. Approve Faithful People Commission New Member: Miranda Hellenbrand

d. Faithful People; Sue Raasch with Coffee Fellowship Proposal

9. Covenant Commission Communication 5

10. Prayer Request/Adjournment 5

Reminder – Next Council Meeting – November 15th @ 6PM

Please email commission minutes to [email protected]

by 10AM on November 9th

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Council Minutes September 20, 2016

Members Present: Pastor Patrick Patterson, Sara Hansen-President, Kate Hansen, Matt Norland, Scott

Nelsen, Kari Much, Pam Krahmer-Secretary, Chastity Valvick-Vice President, Jim Armbruster, Todd

Lundquist

Members Absent: Doug Dittbenner, Paul Jakes-Past President

Devotions: Pastor Patrick

Approval of Minutes – A motion was made to approve the August 16, 2016 council minutes. (Motion

Approved)

Consent Agenda – A motion was made to approve the August 2016 Treasurer’s Report, Pastors’ Reports,

and Attendance Report. (Motion Approved)

Treasurer’s Report – We are currently $7,300 behind in pledged giving for the year. Our net income is

$6,400 behind for the month, $6,500 behind for the year. Plans will be discussed next month for an end-of-

year giving campaign, such as Give to the Max Day on November 17.

Council Priority Topic – FLSA personnel impact – Pastor Patrick outlined upcoming changes in the Fair

Labor Standards Act which will be effective December 1st. These upcoming changes will require some

modifications in our personnel policy.

Pastors’ Reports -

Pastor Patrick – no additions

Pastor Trish – no additions

Old Business –

1) HVAC Project Update – Pastor Patrick updated on the HVAC system. All four roof units are now

installed, there is now A/C in the chapel. Temporary thermostats are in place while additional wiring

is being completed. There are some outstanding change orders that need to be addressed.

2) New Wednesday Schedule – The new 5 pm service is up and running. The first week attendance was

low, but the 2nd 5 pm Wednesday service saw attendance of 84, including a significant number of

younger children.

New Business – none

Council Action – none

Covenant Commission Communication – Faithful People Commission discussed the Partnership Promise

agreement and will conduct Temple Talks during the services to highlight volunteer opportunities.

Closing Prayer – Pastor Trish

Next Meeting: October 18, 2016 at 6:00 pm

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Krahmer, Secretary

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Strategic Planning 2015 - Strategies By Goal

Goal 1 – CTK is a caring community committed to empower all people

1. Increase engagement of CTK members by 10% within the next 12 months from the start of

implementation. (FP1) – Scott Nelson

2. Create 3 new initiatives that address the need to be more welcoming to all (by Sept 2016). (FP2) –

Sue Raasch – Catherine Berg – Darla Austin

3. Create a facility mission team by Feb 2016 to oversee the usage, operations, and safety of the church

facility currently and into the future. (FP3) Lynn Austin-Dave Raasch

4. Implement 5 new initiatives that enhance the care of creation by July 1, 2016. FP4) – John Frey

5. Increase discipleship of service opportunities outside of CTK by 100 additional people and tell their

story by Nov 1, 2016. (Pro3) – Matt Norland

6. To create and maintain Care Groups, encompassing all members, providing servant care, including

but not limited to meals, prayers, and visits to begin in 2017. (Ser1) – Jodie Wallschlaeger

7. Form a body within CTK that will inspire, bring forth, and equip sustainable volunteer power to

fulfill goals of all commissions by Jan 2017. (JP3) - OPEN

Goal 2 – To Know Christ

1. Provide opportunities for people to dive deeper into scripture by May 1, 2016. (WS1) – OPEN

2. Create 3 faith formation opportunities for all ages by Rally Day 2016. (WS2) – Barbie Doyle & Gerri

DeWitte

3. Create a consistent schedule of adult education opportunities based on biblical and historical

relevance on current social issues beginning in fall 2016. (JP2) – Nancy Patterson

Goal 3 – Make Christ Known

1. In 2 months identify a signature event presented by CTK to the greater community. (WS3) – Jim

Hatleli

2. To create and implement a communications plan aimed at the CTK congregation and Greater

Mankato Community by July 1, 2016. (Pro1) – Kevin Klanderud

3. Create 3 new opportunities to better connect with the Greater Mankato Community outside the walls

of CTK by Christmas 2016. (Pro2) - Anna Thill

4. To increase volunteer involvement of our members through new servant opportunities including a

host for Wednesday night supper and Senior High servant night by Jan 2016. (Ser2) – Cindy Kehoe

5. Increase the CTK knowledge-base of community groups addressing the J & P issues (within 6 mos)

and provide access to increase CTK involvement by 2017. (JP1) Elaine Lilly

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Strategic Planning 2015 - Strategies By Goal

Goal 1 – CTK is a caring community committed to empower all people

1. Increase engagement of CTK members by 10% within the next 12 months from the start of

implementation. (FP1) – Scott Nelson

“Your Partnership Promise” is now out and being distributed as an effort to invite members to commit to

participating in the work of the church. Watch for more PR on it come September.

2. Create 3 new initiatives that address the need to be more welcoming to all (by Sept 2016). (FP2) –

Sue Raasch – Catherine Berg – Darla Austin

Changes to the welcome area in the narthex, experimentation with small tables during fellowship hour during

the summer months, additional ideas have also been presented.

3. Create a facility mission team by Feb 2016 to oversee the usage, operations, and safety of the church

facility currently and into the future. (FP3) Lynn Austin-Dave Raasch

This strategy was on hold during the transition to a new property manager, and since that time many things

have been happening and changing! May want to wait until HVAC implementation is complete, then look at

what needs are/remain.

4. Implement 5 new initiatives that enhance the care of creation by July 1, 2016. FP4) John Frey

A mission team presented a number of proposals for continued facility changes to be green.

Recommendation as well for some educational initiatives in this regard for members to consider care of

creation in their own lives. That recommendation is currently “living” in a Goal 2 strategy.

5. Increase discipleship of service opportunities outside of CTK by 100 additional people and tell their

story by Nov 1, 2016. (Pro3) – Matt Norland

Tree planting this spring; watch for highway cleanup on “God’s Work Our Hands” Sunday and a servant

night for the congregation on Wednesday, November 2.

6. To create and maintain Care Groups, encompassing all members, providing servant care, including

but not limited to meals, prayers, and visits to begin in 2017. (Ser1) – Jodie Wallschlager

Lots of conversation, and a newly expressed ideas to think about care groups using social media. Servant

Commission continues their conversation.

7. Create a culture that maximizes the CTK volunteer force. (JP3) – OPEN

This strategy has been reworked by the Justice and Peace Commission after consultation with the council;

advocacy position remains open while the new “Your Partnership Promise” forms are being completed.

(Updated 8-8-16)

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Pastoral Report

CTK Ministries 2016

October Senior Pastor’s Report – Pastor Patrick Patterson

Administrative

Financials – September income was above budget expectations. Total income for the month was $78,000

that was $1400 better than expected. Pledged Giving was ahead of budget by $5,00 while non-pledged was

short about $2,000. With expenses just over budget, we ended the month of September about $1,000 ahead

of budget. With the first quarter of our fiscal year complete, our income YTD is $9,800 behind and our

expenses are about $2,400 below budget for a net YTD of $7,400 behind budget. The council discussion this

month to promote Give to the Max Day and end of calendar year giving will be helpful, but also bear in mind

that our current shortfall is seven-tenths of a percent of our annual budget. We should be able to make up for

lost ground without too much effort.

RRR projects – we utilized the new heating operations this past weekend with our new HVAC equipment

in the worship center, community room and chapel and it all worked great. The four new heat pumps have

been installed on the roof and the 24 individual units are installed in the various classrooms and offices but

are not yet functional. Work continues to connect all of the units with electrical, plumbing and controls that

will be connected through a main control terminal in the boiler room. These will provide the rest of the

building with programmable control to mirror the scheduled use of each of those spaces. We continue to

work with ISG and WEB construction on a few design modifications that have resulted in change orders. We

are endeavoring to keep project costs low while ensuring the best possible solutions for long-term

functionality.

Crossroads Campus Ministry – ELCA campus ministry has a long history on the Mankato campus. However,

a number of funding changes over the past several years, and with more dramatic and permanent changes on

the horizon, have thrown the current model of campus ministry into question. The board at Crossroads has

been struggling to find the best solution to keep campus ministry viable into the future. That, along with the

planned departure of Pastor Tammy Dahlvang in the coming months, has pressed them to explore the

potential of merging the ministry into that of a local congregation to maximize efficiencies of scale and

provide financial and pastoral leadership and oversight. They approached us a couple of weeks ago to begin

the conversation. Both Pastor Trish and I have served on the board of Crossroads and believe there is great

potential for success with this sort of model. We request that a Discovery Team be authorized by the CTK

council to perform due diligence of the concept and provide a recommendation back to the council.

Personnel

Personnel Handbook – work continues on a new personnel handbook to bring us into compliance with the

changes in the FLSA that take effect Dec. 1. Minor modifications will also be need with some position

descriptions.

Facilities

Utility Trailer – we continue to have situations on a regular basis that require a utility trailer. Since CTK

doesn’t own a trailer, Rick has been forced to use his personal trailer for hauling brush and other such

activities. We are currently evaluating different options to best fill our needs.

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Proclaim Commission

• Increasing Communication – the commission continues to look for ways to increase the effectiveness of our

communications at CTK. They’ve implemented a communications calendar to consistently promote seasonal

activities that are the mainstay of our church calendar, along with integrating the new items that come from

our staff, commissions and members. Changes to our electronic signage are being researched to make it more

eye-catching, and a new social media platform from our current technology provider is being looked at as

another potential way to keep up with the quickly changing communication needs of our members.

Justice & Peace Commission

Renewed Focus – with the successful implementation of the Green Energy initiatives and other goals of the

commission, members are planning time at their next meeting to discuss a renewed focus and identify the

areas for their next actionable items. They will be helping to launch an adult ed course to build greater

awareness and understanding of the Muslim faith. They’re actively seeking additional commission members.

Word & Sacrament Commission

Wednesday Nights – the commission is keeping a close watch on the development of the new

Wednesday night schedule. The 5PM service has fluctuated in attendance but is averaging about 50 at

this point. The early Rainbow Room and Kid’s Klub sessions have solid participation and seem to be

going smoothly. The community supper has jumped dramatically in participation with over 400 meals

served the past two weeks. The 6PM worship and the later session of student education are still quite

full. Very good problems to have and we continue to seek ways to do the best ministry possible.

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Pastoral Report

CTK Ministries 2016

October Associate Pastor’s Report – Pastor Trish Reedstrom

Worship:

The Wednesday 5 PM service continues to evolve. An average of 40-50 in attendance. It’s a short

amount of time for parents to drop off children in the education wing and come to worship, but it

seems people are comfortable coming in a few minutes late, which is good. Experimenting with

music to find out what’s most “singable” for a smaller worshiping community.

Our first Faith in Motion worship services for the year are October 16 and 19. As indicated earlier,

other services will also use that same theme for worship (Creation is our first theme.)

We are planning for ways to incorporate our children during some of our festival Sundays, including

Reformation and All Saints, so you will see them either a part of the beginning worship and then

leaving (Reformation) or coming in later to be a part of the All Saint’s litany and remembrance. We

do this for two reasons – to involve them in these important celebrations, and to better manage the

education time when worship times extend beyond what is typical.

In addition, we needed to consider what to do with the Wednesday 5 PM service for some of those

same dates. We will have a “scaled down” version of Reformation, All Saint’s and Thanksgiving

Eve at 5 PM. On December 7th the worship choir will begin practice for the 6 PM Cantata at 5 PM,

and worshippers will be invited to enjoy that rehearsal time. On December 14th, we will do a “Family

Advent Service” at 5 PM (the Children’s Christmas Program will be at 6 PM that evening) and

involve the Wednesday evening Rainbow Room children in special music at that service.

Lent, 2017: Area churches will again participate in a Round Robin preaching format, and in

celebration of Reformation 500, the focus will be on the Small Catechism.

Pastoral Care:

Did you know that Pastor John now has CTK leading worship in about 10 different long-term care

facilities in Mankato? While most are monthly, others are on a less frequent or “as needed” basis. I

am frequently thanked for this ministry from both members living in these facilities as well as non-

members.

Will be doing a funeral for a non-member this coming weekend.

Education and Youth:

Final numbers for our 5 PM Education Hour this fall were 26 Rainbow Room and 15 Grades 1-3.

We are pleased with those numbers and that education hour is going well.

Kid’s Klub at 6:30 remains challenging for management of numbers, and a class or two that is

perhaps more rambunctious than usual. It is good that Justine is available to help Wendy at that time,

since there is no Rainbow Room at 6:30; we continue to strategize and try some things to make it a

positive experience for all. Sunday JAM sessions are going well.

A reminder that 3rd grade Bibles will be handed out on Wednesday, October 26 and Sunday,

November 13.

B3 classes begin this coming Sunday. Our topic for October classes (16th and 19th) is “Noah and the

Flood”. We are not doing any registration.

We held our first Baptism class in September, with two families in attendance. The next class is

October 16th and 4 families are registered. The format is informal, but I appreciated an opportunity to

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visit and pray with the families in a more intentional way, and they also seemed to appreciate the

information.

CLUB is off to a good start. Our CLUB retreats on two consecutive Saturdays for CLUB 7&8 were

very successful, with a participation rate of 90% and good feedback from the youth. And now that

we know what the facilities are like it will be easier to plan for next year.

As an additional FYI, our afternoon session at the retreats was on “Loving Our Muslim Neighbor”

using some of the LSS curriculum for youth that complements the adult study curriculum that the

Justice and Peace Commission will be implementing later this fall.

The Wednesday Senior High night has shown an average of about 12 youth participating regularly,

primarily a core group of 10th graders. Isaac is also connecting with Young Life staff and events.

Looking into the future:

o Upcoming events include a servant night on Wednesday, November 2 for all CLUB youth and

congregational members, parents etc, as interested. We have four different activities planned

and would love to have additional adult involvement! Special thanks to Don and Duff

Schuldt for applying for Thrivent Action Team Grants to assist with purchase of supplies for

some of the projects. Winter Warm-up at Christ Chapel for CLUB students is November 16th.

And planning has started for “Visit to Bethlehem” – a family event that we will do a

“preview” of on Wednesday, Devember 14th , (after the Christmas program) and offer for

everyone on Sunday, December 18th at 10:30 AM.

o I have had some initial conversation about a somewhat different senior high trip for 2017 – a

service learning or “immersion” trip in which the primary focus is to listen to and learn from

others who might be unfamiliar to us. If it comes together, it involves a number of non-profits

providing service in the urban core of Denver, CO. I’m planning at this point to once again

partner with Messiah Lutheran, as well.

o Another event coming up next year will be the hosting of a “Teens Encounter Christ”

weekend at CTK next summer (July). It’s something that CTK has done in the past. Youth

will be at the church from Thursday night – Sunday evening, and the group requires some

additional Sunday afternoons for preparation time as well as a weekend “reunion” a couple

weeks after the event.

Continuing Education

Just an FYI that it was time for me to complete another Boundaries workshop, as my first time

through happened at the beginning of my time at seminary. I will also be attending a First Call

Retreat on October 16/17, as required.

Commissions

Faithful People – promotion of the Partnership Promise forms continues. They are leading a cheer

team for the Mankato Marathon this weekend, planning lefse baking for Saturday, November 12, and

will be bringing forward a proposal for some items related to the strategy of “being more welcoming

to all.” They also request approval of Miranda Hellenbrand as a new member of the commission.

Servant – Cindy Kehoe has a couple of people acting as Wednesday supper greeters, they will be

leading the serving of a “Lunch for $1” at Crossroads on either November 15 or 29 (waiting for final

date from Crossroads), and continued discussion regarding Care Groups and digital possibilities in

that regard. They also have a couple potential new members and I hope to be able to bring those

names to council next week.

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Executive Committee (10.11.16)

Members Present: Chastity Valvick, Pastor Patrick, Pastor Trish, Paul Jakes, Pam Krahmer, Sara Hansen,

Melissa Bradley

Members Absent: None

Devotions: Pastor Patrick

Treasurer Report:

Missy gave an update on the current financial status. We are currently behind $1,300 in net income

for the month, and $9,800 behind for the year. Pledged giving is ahead $5,400 for the month, but

behind $5,400 for the year. We spent $500 less than budgeted for the month, $2,400 less than budget

for the year. Net income is behind budget $7,300 for the year. Current RRR loan balance is $857,000.

Pastors’ Reports: No additional updates.

Old Business:

HVAC Project Update – Work still continues, will not be completely done by October 28, but closer

to November 9th. Heat is functioning in the community room, worship center, and chapel.

New Wednesday Schedule – Average attendance at 5 pm service during September has been 60

people. Attendance at supper has significantly increased.

New Business:

Give to the Max/End of Year Promotions – Give to the Max Day is on Thursday, November 17. We

are currently behind $9,800 in income for the year, and would like to decrease that number by the end

of the year. Ideas were discussed as to how to promote the ideas. Chastity will draft an email to send.

Crossroads Campus Ministry – Pastor Patrick outlined the current situation with Crossroads Campus

Ministry and how we might become involved in it. Motion M/S/C to recommend a discovery team be

formed to explore and do due diligence in regards to campus ministry options.

Covenant Commission Communications – Two names will be brought forward to be added to

Commissions.

Pastor Trish closed the meeting with prayer requests. Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Next meeting November 8, 2016 at 5:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Pam Krahmer, Secretary

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Covenant Commission Reports

Name of Commission: Faithful People

Date of Meeting: October 4, 2016

Members Present: Lynn Austin, Darla Austin, Catherine Berg, Scott Nelson, Kari Much, Bill Bickett,

Sharon Hanson

Members Absent: McKenzie Mulder, Anna Thill, Mickey Moe

Devotions: Lynn Austin

Minutes: Approved by Lynn and Seconded by Kari

Old Business:

Mankato Cheer Team, October 16th - Cheerer’s should be there by 8:15 and stay until at least 1:00,

encouraged everyone to let people know if they are not signed up they should still come.

Intergenerational Service Activity, November 2nd – Pastor Trish stated that this is pretty well

organized and have several service projects for everyone to work on. This will involve people at the

Wednesday night service as well.

New Business:

Lefse Bake, Date still not decided. Sharon was going to call and then let Pastor Trish now what was

decided. Probably the second or third Saturday in November.

Coffee help at McGowan’s Farm, October 19th - Looking for volunteers. Faithful People serve

dinner that night, so we are not available.

Strategic Planning: Mini temple talks have been going on and are also scheduled for October dates.

These are to let congregation know a little more of what’s available for Partnership Promise forms.

Pastor Trish is going to ask at the office “what is our current system capable of doing.” In regards to

keeping track of what people sign up for.

Items for Council Action:

Sue Raasch (small group member from Strategic Planning) is submitting a proposal to the council

regarding friendlier/more inviting Sunday coffee hour.

Next Meeting: November, 1st

Respectfully Submitted: Catherine Berg

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Covenant Commission Reports

Name of Commission: Word & Sacrament

Date of Meeting: October 4, 2016

Members Present: Pastor Patrick, Pastor Trish, Jim Hatleli, Jim Armbruster (council liaison), Jason Fette,

Amy Lorenz, Matt Norland (council liaison), and Barbie Doyle

Members Absent: Mike Johnson, Gerri DeWitte

Call to Order: Jim Hatleli, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM.

Devotions: Pastor Patrick – Thank you.

Future Devotions Schedule

o November – Mike Johnson

o December Jason Fette

o January – Gerri DeWitte

o February – Matt Norland

o March – Amy Lorenz

o April – Jim Armbruster

o May – Barbie Doyle

o June – Jim Hatleli

Approval of the September 13, 2016 Meeting Minutes: Motion by Amy, and second by Jason. Carried.

Pastor’s Report: Items shared by Pastor Patrick and Pastor Trish included:

The HVAC project continues to be in progress. It is fairly close to completion.

Pastor Patrick attended a conference regarding moving your church from where you are to the next

level. The theme reiterated that scripture is very important for a congregation to grow.

Staff Report: Continuing to work on the Personnel Manual due to FLSA changes.

Old Business:

New Members for W & S Commission

o Ideas of those to ask are: Don or Duff Schuldt‐ Barbie, Wendy Kind ‐ Matt, Stan Bruss –

Jason, Ginger Kipp – Jim H., Carol Peterson, Jessica Smasal ‐ Amy

CTK New Member class – Already have 17 new members signed up

Wednesday service and education addition update

o Going well. 84 attendants is the most thus far. 50 is average

o 25 in the Rainbow Room with good numbers for the Grade 1 – 3

o The Community Supper is continuing to grow and grow

There was discussion about a checklist for setup and take down instructions to assist the two shifts of

kitchen helpers.

Saturday worship attendance continues to stay steady. The concern was that introducing an earlier

Wednesday service may draw from those normally attending Saturday night. So far, this has not

happened.

The Sr. High Class is going well. There is a fair amount of attendance. We may be looking at sharing

experiences with other parishes and groups.

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Strategic Planning Process and 3 goals for W&S

Baptism Class was held September 18. There will be another class opportunity in October,

November, and then again in January.

Pastor Trish, Wendy, and Justine will offer a B3 (birth to three‐year old) class October 16 & 19.

They’ll be a Sunday and a Wednesday. These will be the same days as Faith in Motion with eight

session throughout the year.

First Holy Communion class will be held on Sunday, October 30 from 10:30 – 12:30.

New Business:

Debrief from the Strategic Planning Goal Team 2

“Dreams, Choices & Promises” went well and was a good product with good participation!

Attendance was about 70 – 75 each night and 50 on Sunday

There was concern expressed that it was not well advertised

Council Communication: Discussed the Treasurer’s report. We are about $7,300 behind in pledged

giving amount and $6,400 behind for the month. They are questioning the best way to get word out to

get pledges up to date. There will be promotion of the “Give to the Max” day.

Mission Teams (currently in action):

Garrett is handling All Saints. Those that have assisted in the past are on it.

Jim Hatleli will talk to those who have assisted in the past regarding the Christmas decorating.

There is an idea to have representation from each Commission to assist with volunteering needs and

managing that. This goal is getting people involved and volunteering. The “Chrome Counter” is one

way to get to this point.

Next Meeting: November 1 @ 6:30

Meeting Adjourned: Motion by Amy, second by Matt. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 PM.

Respectfully Submitted, Barbie Doyle

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Covenant Commission Reports

Name of Commission: Proclaim

Date of Meeting: October 4, 2016

No Minutes Submitted

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Covenant Commission Reports

Name of Commission: Servant

Date of Meeting: October 6, 2016

Members Present: Mary Oudekerk, Cindy Kehoe, Naomi Baker, Todd Lundquist and Pastor Trish

Call to order

Pastor Trish called to order the meeting of the Servant Commission and read devotion.

Approval of minutes from the last meeting

The minutes were reviewed from the last meeting and approved without change.

Old Business

Discussed Strategy #1 Care groups and progress. The commission is discussing social media care

groups and some ideas of those groups like newly single, widowed, divorced, young mothers etc.

What social media platform do we use, discussed the ACS program at Christ the King. Discussed

piloting a face to face care group with the Saturday night service members and asking Jodi

Wallschlaeger and L’Myra Hoogland to lead these care groups. Pastor Trish touched base with Rollie

Martinson and ordered a book called Behind the Screen to help us with the social media care group.

Discussed Strategy #2 and tabled that for now.

Discussed a new name for what used to be the Angel tree, decided on A Giving Tree.

New Business

Crossroads campus ministry has asked us if we could help with their lunch for $1.00 program. They

usually serve 60-80 people and it’s from 12:00-1:00. They need 5 people to help serve. Mary and

Naomi will volunteer and we just need a couple more volunteers. We will check with Chef Renee and

see if she can prepare the meal. Signing up for the Nov. 15th date.

We have someone interested in becoming a member of the servant commission, her name will be

forwarded to the council.

Pastor update: Pastor Trish let us know that there is a proposal for a mission team, looking for member from each

commission to work on data management related to volunteerism.

Adjournment

Pastor Trish adjourned the meeting and Naomi submitted the minutes.

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Christ the King Lutheran Church

Covenant Commission Reports

Name of Commission: Justice & Peace

Date of Meeting: October 6, 2016

No Minutes Submitted