COUNCIL HIGHLIGHTS for June 18, 2018
Council was appreciative of the many First Lutheran volunteers who helped at the recent Synod Assembly. Congratulations to Bill Nelson, as he was elected to the Synod Ministry Support Committee.
Old Business
Received an update on the Sunday School start-up (January 2019), which may require a change in Sunday worship times. The Council will ask for congregational input on worship times during several September forums.
New Business
- Information on a possible security system was relayed. Scott Fitzpatrick is seeking more quotes and Council will discuss the possibilities more in the future.
- Lynn Lindell will be honored for her service to the congregation as Financial Secretary on Saturday night July 14.
Financial Report
General Fund Offering:
May actual $27,881
May budget $32,767
YTD actual $189,832
YTD budget $192,433
Net Income Over Expenses:
May actual $6,801 deficit
May budget $1,942 deficit
YTD actual $4,721 deficit
YTD budget $8,720 deficit
July 2018
The church council, in liew of a July meeting, took action on two items of business via e-mail:
- Approved one Sunday worship service at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, September 2, with fellowship at 8:30 a.m. (Saturday worship
is at 5:30 p.m. on September 1.)
- Approved $1,485.00 from the Building Fund for a sprinkler system to be installed in the closets of the Preschool room. The installation of the sprinkler system will allow for a renewal of our license from the Fire Marshall.
Financial Report
General Fund Offering:
June actual $33,550
June budget $32,767
YTD actual $223,383
YTD budget $225,199
Net Income Over Expenses:
June actual $432 surplus
June budget $3,589 deficit
YTD actual $4,289 deficit
YTD budget $12,309 deficit
Please feel free to contact any council member with concerns or questions you may have. The Council meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. and the meetings are open to the congregation.
