Sunday January 26, 2025
Present: 46
1. Meeting was called to order at 10:36 a.m. by Jerry Luther
2. Pastor Chris Byars opened with prayer
3. Motion to approve agenda by Miles Winkler; second by Bill Block; motion carried.
4. Motion to approve Secretary’s Report by Miles Winkler; second by Claire Hertwig; motion carried.
5. Motion to approve Treasurer’s Report by Marilyn Reichwald; second by Bill Block; motion carried.
a. Betty Jane was unable to attend due to a recent surgery.
6. Auditors’ Report: written in Annual Report; no questions
7. Pastor’s Report: written in Annual Report; no questions
8. Council President’s Report
a. Jerry thanked anonymous donor for new furnaces.
b. The cemetery fence repair was reported on. It is a work in progress.
c. Highway 22 construction project was reported on. We will have to rework the parking lot. The estimate for that is approximately $13,600.00. We are working with state officials
d. To meet budget, a giving increase of 15% is needed.
9. Children, Youth, and Family Ministry Director’s Report: written in Annual Report; no questions.
10. Office Report: written in Annual Report; no questions
11. Reports of Organizations and Standing Teams/Committees: (anything to add to written reports?)
a. Mission Team: Sheri Wenzel thanked the congregation for donating to missions.
b. Women of the Church: Sharon Raatz invited more women to attend.
12. New Business
a. Motion to adopt the proposed 2025 Budget as written in the Annual Report by Miki Carlson; second by Miles Winkler; motion carried.
b. Carillon: a new one is needed. The estimated cost for a new one is approximately $15,000 and we are working on finding a donor. The Ebenreiter family will be asked.
c. Elections
i. Council: motion to keep Bill Block on Council and close nominations by Pastor Chris Byars; second by Linda Bublitz; motion carried.
ii. CYF Team: motion to close nominations by Miles Winkler; second by Marilyn Reichwald; motion carried.
iii. Evangelism & Stewardship Team: motion to close nominations by Sharon Raatz; second by Sheri Wenzel; motion carried.
iv. Fellowship Team: Someone questioned why we have this team and Miles Winkler answered that it was created just as a helping team. Motion to add “Dissolving Fellowship Team” to next year’s Annual Meeting agenda by Miles Winkler; second by Linda Bublitz; motion carried.
v. Finance Team: motion to close nominations by Miles Winkler; second by Marilyn Reichwald; motion carried.
vi. L.A.C.E. Team: motion to close nominations by Miles Winkler; second by Sharon Raatz; motion carried.
vii. Nominating Team: motion to close nominations by Claire Hertwig; second by Elaine Hertwig; motion carried.
viii. Property & Cemetery Team: motion to close nominations by Marilyn Reichwald; second by Ken Butzin; motion carried.
ix. Technology Team: motion to close nominations by Claire Hertwig; second by Bill Block; motion carried.
x. Worship Team: Sheri Wenzel and Heidi Schindel volunteered to be added to the ballot. Motion to close nominations by Miles Winkler; second by Linda Bublitz; motion carried.
xi. Motion to cast a unanimous ballot by Mel Reichwald; second by Sharon Raatz; motion carried.
d. Elect representatives for 2025 LCMC Gathering (October 5-8 in Lakeville, MN): tabled
13. Miscellaneous
a. Election results: 2025 Team List will be printed in the March 2025 Newsletter available on Sunday, February 23.
b. Destroy election ballots
c. Date for installation of new Council and Team members is February 2 at 9:30 a.m.
d. All-Team Meeting: February 18 at 6:30 p.m.
14. Motion to adjourn and close with prayer by Wayne Wenzel; second by Jane Frederick; motion carried.
Submitted by Micki Carlson