REFORMATION LUTHERAN CHURCH

Council Minutes for March 21, 2002

1. President Mark Hansen called the meeting to order. Byron Folkerts led Community Building and Prayer.
2. MOTION to approve the Council Minutes for February 21. (Gene/Dallas) Carried.
3. REPORTS
• MOTION to accept the Financial Secretary’s Report. (Waldo/Gene) Carried.
• MOTION to accept the Treasurer’s Report. (Dallas/Al) Carried.
• Pastor Sally Fahrenthold presented a written Pastor’s Report. She requested specific adjustments within the total salary package for her services as Interim Pastor at Reformation.

MOTION to adjust Pastor Fahrenthold’s salary package to: pay 100% of health insurance; to change mileage compensation to accountable mileage up to $200 per month; to direct compensation in excess of maximum allowable earnings under Social Security payable directly to charities of Pastor Fahrenthold’s choice; total salary package to remain the same. (Mike/Gene) Carried.

• Reformation has received notice that it is to receive a bequest of 10% of the estate of Ruth Blackburn. The benefit will be received in approximately six months.
4. UPDATES
• Waldo reported for the 50^th Anniversary Ministry Team. Wil Johnson has written three chancel dramas on Reformation Past—Present—Future. These are to be presented during a June to October time frame.
• Waldo also reported for the Call Committee. One candidate who had scheduled an interview cancelled due to already being in conversation with another congregation. A meeting with another candidate has been scheduled.
• Ken reported for the Positive Support Ministry Team. Banners will be installed on each of the six light poles by Easter. Bids have been received for shrubbery planned for the entry driveways.
• Byron reported for the Music Ministry Task Force. Posters advertising the job opening for an organist at Reformation have been sent to over 50 locations, such as schools, with the request that the ad be posted. The task force has met each Sunday through March 17, and will meet again the first Sunday after Easter. They are considering the possibility of an ad in the newspaper.
5. Dallas announced that six persons have agreed to serve on the Shared Ministry Team; Susan Cherches, Suzanne Koch, Susan Martin, Marsha Meili, Jill Pletcher, and Lynn Schriever. Shared Ministry works to identify the gifts of the people and apply those gifts to the tasks to be done. Shared Ministry assessment forms were filled out by those present at the Council meeting.
6. Reformation needs to designate a representative to serve on the Area Ministry 5 Strategic Planning Team. Mark Hansen will make some contacts to find someone to serve in that capacity.
7. Mark presented written reports regarding Vision, Ministries, and Goals as an update to Council objectives and actions.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
• Mark announced that Constitution Review will be done by Keith Martin and Sondra Langel. A motion passed at the Annual Congregation Meeting on January 27 specifically called for addressing needed revision regarding election procedures.
• Central States Synod Assembly will be held June 13-16 at the Hyatt Hotel in Wichita. Registration of $100 per delegate must be submitted to the Synod office prior to May 13. Assembly events will include a Bishop’s Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 13 with arrangements being made by Reformation’s Golfers for God. There will also be an open worship service Friday evening, June 14, at Metropolitan Baptist Church, followed by a Bishop’s reception.
• Festival of Faith worship service sponsored by Reformation on Sunday, May 12, will again be a part of the Wichita River Festival.
• New Members will be received on April 28. Special adult classes on "Renewal of Faith – Basics of Our Beliefs" are scheduled for 9:45 a.m. each Sunday in April. Council members are encouraged to attend.
• Gene Bowers advised that the 50^th Anniversary Dramas will require intricate technical lighting and sound equipment. He requested authorization for $3,000 to be designated for technical expenses connected with the drama productions. Following discussion, the request was tabled until the next Council meeting.
9. The meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer. Next Council meeting will be April 18, 2002, at 7:30 p.m.

Marjorie E. Bender, Recording Secretary