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Pioneer Lutheran Church Council Minutes- January2009

President Lew Weeks called the Pioneer Lutheran Church Councilmeeting to order on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. Present were LewWeeks, Dana Crooks, Larry Holler, Tiffany Petersen , Glen Thompson,Aimee Lutz, and Pastor Tyler Hepner. Ron Tolrud was present as aguest and Arlene Madsen arrived late. Pastor Hepner read a letter written by a Seattle pastor on the “Slaughter of Holy Innocence”regarding the abortion dilemma. He closed in prayer. The meeting proceeded.

Secretary’s Report:

Minutes from the December, 2008 meeting were presented to the council. Larry Holler motioned to accept the minutesas presented. Dana Crooks seconded the motion, and the motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report:

Lew Weeks presented the monthly treasurer’sreport. The general fund was negative $320.00 at the end of December;largely do to 2 missed Sunday services. Larry Holler moved to acceptthe Treasurer’s report and pay bills. Glen Thompson seconded themotion, and the motion passed. The proposed 2009 annual budget was presented to the council. Council members reviewed the budget, andLarry Holler moved to approve it the budget for presentation to thecongregation at the annual meeting for final approval.

OLD BUSINESS:

Annual Meeting:

Aimee Lutz presented annual meeting cards to thecouncil review. Meeting announcement cards will be addressed andsent to members.

Meeting with ELCA Synod Bishop:

Pastor Tyler Hepner, Pastor Dennis Bielfeldt, and Lew Weeks met with the ELCA bishop regardingPioneer Lutheran Church being ELCA roistered and having called anLCMC roistered pastor. The bishop said that Pioneer Lutheran churchcan be dual roistered (ELCA & LCMC), but a pastor cannot be on bothrosters. Pastor Hepner desires to be an LCMC-roistered pastor.Pioneer Lutheran Church has 3 options: 1) Vote to leave the ELCA; 2)Continue as wecurrently exist and face disciplinary action (eventually expulsion) fromthe ELCA synod; 3) Call an ELCA-roistered pastor that will serve asthe figurehead for Pioneer Lutheran Church at the ELCA Synod.It was decided by the council that the best way to proceed was to voteto call Pastor Tom Walker, an ELCA-roistered pastor, as a mission pastor. Pastor Walker will serve as the liaison with the ELCA synod,and Pastor Tyler Hepner will remain an LCMC-roistered pastor and thehead pastor at Pioneer Lutheran Church. This compromise will allowPastor Hepner to continue to serve Pioneer Lutheran Church and willallow us maintain relations with LCMC & ELCA without disciplinaryactions. Lew Weeks asked for additional old business and seeing none proceeded to new business

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NEW BUSINESS:

Pastor’s Report:

Pastor Hepner reported he conducted 4 visitations, prepared 2 Sunday services and 5 bulletins; conducted 2 adult forumsand 1 special service. Pastor Hepner discussed the 2009 LCMC YouthRally that will be held in Salt Lake City, UT July 12 -15, 2009. Hewould like the youth group to attend and is going to get the informationto Julie Petersen.

Miscellaneous Announcements:

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Ron Tolrud reported that average attendance for the year was46.

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Given the frequency of snow that we are experiencing thiswinter, snow removal options were discussed. Hiring someoneto remove snow if those who normally do so cannot get it done prior to Sunday services. Council members were going to look into the cost of local individuals that remove snow for a fee.

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The agenda for the annual meeting was approved.

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Submitting the monthly newsletter via e-mail where possiblewas discussed.

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The annual meeting of the Heartland LCMC district will be heldat Humbolt in the coming months. Lew Weeks discussed thevalue of Pioneer Lutheran Church being represented at themeeting, and he will provide further details as they develop.

Prayer was said in closing. The February meeting will be held onWednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7:00 p.mRespectfully submitted, Aimee Lutz

Pioneer Lutheran ChurchFinancial ReportJanuary 7, 2009General Account.........................................(320.99)

Social Ministry...................................................7.67Memorial Fund.............................................1952.85Insurance Fund...............................................560.25

Funds in Checking...................................$2199.78Bills

ITC-phone & internet.....................................106.27Sioux Valley Energy........................................74.58Postmaster–stamps...........................................16.80Runnings – 6’ folding table..............................52.99Drains Unlimited – 20 gal water heater.........560.00Anderson Oil-190 gal. fuel @ $2.04..............395.50UPS Store - 2000 prepaid copies.....................74.20Tyler Hepner-salary.....................................2583.37Tyler Hepner-Christmas gift..........................150.00Postmaster-box rent..........................................26.00

Sunday Offerings

Dec. 7.............................................................469.00Dec. 14..........................................no church - stormDec. 21..............................no church - storm & coldDec. 24...........................................................407.00Dec. 28.........................................................1540.00

Misc. Income

Internet service donation................................125.00Pioneer Cemetery Assn.-

mowing cost......500.00

Lutherans for LifeGreetings,The Winter Lutherans for Life meeting will be held atZion Lutheran Church Parsonage in White, S.D. The date isset for Thursday evening, February 19th at 7:00PM. A movieand popcorn is on the agenda along with the usual businessmeeting. Please notify your church members of this meetingand join us for an evening of enlightening and fun.We welcome and encourage new members and visitors to join us. We hope to see you there.Your friend in Christ,Cindy Buchholtz-Secretary

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