Congregation Council Highlights

December 8, 2008

1. Approved the 2009 Proposed Budget. Major changes include: Pastor’s salary: increases to bring in line with DE-MD Synod Salary Guidelines; Director of CYF: increases to acknowledge full-time position and responsibilities; other staff salaries increased by 3.3%; increases in Operating Expenses include: equipment maintenance contracts/repairs; cleaning services; postage; synod convention (in Ocean City in 2009); some budget categories have been combined into one category: staff transportation, church supplies, Worship and Music. Total budget increase: 6.8%.

2. November income exceeded expenses, while year-to-date expenses are still above income.

3. Council continued discussion of the “Wonderful Wednesday” presentation by Pastor Ginny Price, Assistant to the Bishop, on church size and programs.

4. Approved rental of the west side office space by The Fellowship Church to be used for church office and a gathering space for various church groups.

5. Approved the Nominating Committee recommendation for the next term of council: Jim Huckleberry, Gary Scott, Brian Carlstrom, Lois Minchoff.

6. Approved purchase of pew Bibles to accompany the ELW (red hymnal) many of which have already been purchased. Members will have the opportunity to purchase Bibles and/or hymnals in honor or memory of loved ones.

7. Heard a presentation from the Task Force working to clarify committee structure, committee roles, and liaisons. This initial planning will be presented at the January 2009 Congregational Meeting.

8. The painting of the steeple has been postponed until spring due to the early onset of cold weather.

 

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Greetings,