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Minutes of Present: Pastor Mike Williams, Andy Simon, Jennie Motheral, Sandra Yarbrough, Steve Anfinson, Donna Jenschke, Jerry Stowe, Sara McKeon, Mary Vestuto, Bobbie Joines and Donna Kelley. Absent: Martha Kies Call to order: Andy Simon, President at 7:00 p.m. Opening prayer and devotional: given by Bobbie Joines Pastor’s Report: Pastor Mike reported that he and Amy were looking around the area and soaking in the sites. He stated he recently visited with representatives from Kerrville Ministerial Alliance and Salvation Army and was “getting a sense of the community.” Visiting with the staff and trying to gain an awareness of the strengths and weaknesses and says he immediately sees many strengths. He stated that “faithfulness is what is important and that we have faced tough times like all churches.” Pastor Mike stated that he would be in contact with all committees and would like to meet with each. He also reported that he had spoken with two couples which are potential new members. Pastor reported that funeral services for Pastor Jim Stone are to be held at the church on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Treasurers Report: Sara McKeon reported that offerings for August, which included five Sundays, were down about $9,000 from budget. Sara stated that during the month of August a large installment in worker’s compensation insurance and property insurance was paid. She also stated that the KPUB bill was paid in September rather than August. The Church is receiving approximately $36,000 from Howard Stallsmith; some funds are dedicated funds to be used for endowment. Minutes: Motion by Steve Anfinson and second by Jennie Motheral to approve minutes from meeting of August 11, 2009 with the correcting of five typographical errors. President’s comments: Andy Simon stated that he would be attending a district LCMC assembly in Bulverde on Saturday September 12th and the national convention is being held October 4th 7th in Fargo, North Dakota. Andy reported that the council/church had received a letter from attorney Joan Dell Dolce regarding the probating of Howard Stalismith will. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Youth: Donna Jenschke stated that Nikki would be leaving end of September and that she is concerned about the kids. Donna stated that Nikki has done a great job and that she had lined up programs with support from the parents to get through the year. Donna reported that she had asked Beverly Fischer to help follow up with parents and the youth. Nikki has assisted with planning the youth’s participation in the Chili Cook Off and Zion’s Got Talents scheduled for September 19th and 20th respectfully. Discussion continued regarding the need for a Youth Director and Sunday School Coordinator and the vision for the youth program. Pastor Mike noted that it takes time to establish a strong youth program and that you need to start below high school age. He suggested contact be made with the local university and mentioned the opportunity for a Sunday evening service in the future which would target young people. He also encouraged youth involvement with current services. Education: Bobbie Joines reported that the Sunday school program is averaging 4-9 youth and 4-8 children in attendance and during the summer 3-8 was the average attending. He also stated that Wednesday evening attendance was 3-9. Vacation Bible School this summer had 65 children who attended with many of those being children from the Children’s Center. Bobbie read the Mission of Parish Ed & Youth along with its objectives and core values. Benevolence: Donna Kelley reported that the Focus of the Month for October will be Tartu Academy of Theology Estonia . The benevolence budget, year to date is $41,200 and we have given $23, 235 of that budget with $15,065 left to be distributed. There is concern about being able to meet the budget during this time. Financial support to the new mission was budgeted in the amount of $4000 which is the largest item outstanding aside from the monthly contributions to ZLCC, CAM and Cross Trails. Children’s Center: Steve Anfinson reported that the center is at full enrollment with 86 children. He stated that things were going well and that collections were also reasonably well. Fellowship: Sandra Yarbrough noted that there were 255 for the Super Sunday meal with lots of positive comments being received. She stated that the next Super Sunday would be in November. Sandra stated that she needed a number to order chicken for the Zion’s Got Talents to be held on September 20th. Sandra stated she was open for suggestions regarding coffee in the Narthex. Different options were discussed. She also commented that she needed someone for the September 27th Sunday refreshments in the fellowship hall. Sandra is to check on the possibility of having an announcement slide made for Sunday refreshments to encourage people to attend the fellowship and Sunday school activities currently scheduled. Evangelism: Jennie Motheral reported that the name tag cabinet is full and that currently regular non-member name tags are being stored in the guest cabinet. She also discussed the need for updating the church brochure and how it is used in advertising. Discussion was also held regarding the Chamber of Commerce community calendar which is part of their website which allows us to list services and activities. Steve Anfinson is to verify and update the numbers and contacts with the Chamber. Property: Jerry Stowe reviewed the request from NA for a Thanksgiving fellowship and meeting. He noted others that use Zion facilities are: AA which meets weekly; Quilt Guild once a month; Zion ladies quilt group, and Weight Watcher’s also meet regularly. Jerry also noted that the repairs for the water leak we had in August, cost of $340 was less than he had anticipated. He also reviewed the report from Dwaine’s A/C & Heating (copy attached) and provided an update on other repairs including the a/c in the old sanctuary, updated emergency lights in the building and bathrooms, and new emergency signs. It was requested that Jerry check on speakers needed for the fellowship hail in order that the sound from the old sanctuary could be heard when meetings or activities take place. Jerry noted that painting to the stucco of the new sanctuary is on hold until water restrictions are lifted. He added that cost of repairs to the Wende House was approximately $580 and that the dead free is to be removed from that property. Jerry also requested a bio and pictures from Pastor Mike so that he could update the website. Pastor Mike stated that he would like to have the couch removed from his office and would like to have a small round table and shelves added for his books. Adjournment: Andy asked Mary to provide the prayer and devotion at next month’s meeting. He also stated that budget worksheets were due November 2, 2009. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Respecthully submitted,
Donna W. Kelley
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