Christ Lutheran Church Church Council Meeting

January 8, 2003

<*dv_2*>A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Lindsteadt at7:41 p.m.

<*dv_0*>B. Those in attendance were: Bob Lindsteadt, Gary Lund, CharlesGebhardt, Pastor Fale, John Pfeil, Jim Robertson, John Davis,Principal Weber, Gary Krueger, Pastor Leavitt, Steve Hakes, MarkJohnson, Pastor Heinsen, Doug Spaulding, Norm Hansen, Doug Thies.

<*dv_1*>C. Pastor Fale had the opening devotion/prayer.

D. The minutes from the December 4, 2002 Council Meeting wereapproved.

E. Mr. Hakes was added to the agenda. Item number 1.

F. Items of Business:

1. Mr. Hakes provided information on consolidating thenew and old sound equipment in the balcony to make the control ofthe equipment more efficient. Currently the sound equipment is infour different locations. Mr. Hakes provided two bids for relocatingthe sound equipment to the balcony and purchasing a 16 channelmixing board for its control. Midwest Music Center - Norfolk $2870and Midlands Communication - Omaha $2910. It was also shared that itwould be possible to incorporate transmitters into the system toprovide equipment for our hearing impaired members. ($988.95 ofwhich $800 is already designated in a memorial.) The motion was madeand seconded to make a motion at the Voters Meeting to approve theMidwest Music Center bid. - Carried

2. A brief Touch Tomorrow Today update was given by John Davis.The current pledge amount as of November 18, 2002 is $1,260,865.00of which $187,956.40 is already in the bank and available.

3. Norm Hansen stated that the roof work (flat roof, furnace,soffit) will be mostly put on hold until the spring when warmerweather will help with the adhesive. Information was also sharedthat the Eiben estate bonds are ready to be cashed and deposited.

4. The nominations for district and circuit positions werereviewed as printed.

5. John Davis gave a brief report on the matching funds campaign.He stated that about $29,800 has been qualified for matching fundsand that a check from Thrivent should arrive mid-April. He alsoshared information on the 2003 forms and the substantial changes tothe program for 2003. The new forms should be in the church officeby late January.

6. Principal Weber listed the names of last year's LHNE Delegates(D. Waltke, G. Jagels, L. Gansebom, S. Freudenberg) and that hewould be in contact with them to see if they wished to remaindelegates for the March 2, 2003 assembly. The pastoral Delegate willremain Pastor Heinsen.

7. The January Voters Assembly will be held on the 19th at 1:30p.m. Agenda items will include the Touch Tomorrow Today campaign,District Nominations, LHNE Delegate assembly, and the Sound Systeminformation.

8. Pastor Fale gave an update on the Boards Meeting (1/8/03) whichhas started the call process for a new Director of Ministries.President Gierke will be at CLC on January 16 and will leave somenomination forms which will be returned to the district office byJanuary 31st. The district office will then prepare a call list forMarch. We may be ready to call a pastor soon after Easter. Theofficial call committee will be formed in February.

G. Reports:

1. Treasurer's Report: - absent. (Report/Ledgers were reviewed.)

2. Boards: Written Reports - Elders

Norm Hansen shared that the sanctuary light bulbs aregoing to be replaced by the Trustees on Saturday, January 11 at 8:30a.m. and that volunteers were welcome.

3. Principal's Report: Mr. Weber reported that enrollment at CLSis 418 students. They are anxiously anticipating the new classroomaddition. The CLS Boosters had a Christmas celebration where manynice items were given to various classrooms. The accreditationprocess continues with the addressing of stated needs. The Adventseason childrens services were very successful. The board is currently looking a replacement for Mrs. Davis as she will beretiring this year. The school is planning a celebration for the endof the year to celebrate Mrs. Davis years of service and other staffwith 5 year anniversaries.The Christ Care Committee was approved andwill meet on January 13. Mr. Weber will be in California at a LargeLutheran Schools meeting later this month.

4. Pastors Reports:

a. Pastor Heinsen reported that there are currently 46students in confirmation. The Minnesota servant event plans arestill being made. The South Dakota ski trip was a success. SMORESand SNL continue to be well attended. Many projects are in the worksfor spring. He will be attending a pastors conference in Schuylerthis month.

b. Pastor Leavitt reported that the Communications Committee hasbeen meeting and making plans to update and streamline the church'scurrent communication tools. The committee will be makingrecommendations directly to the boards. Premarital counselingcontinues and new leads continue to come in.

c. Pastor Fale shared that the call process and the development ofposition descriptions have been occupying much of his time. Heshared that he will not be preaching during the Lenten services thisyear.

H. Pastor Fale closed the meeting with the Lord's Prayer at 9:08 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles Gebhardt, Secretary