December 4, 2002

A. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Lindsteadt at8:00 p.m.

B. Those in attendance were: Bob Lindsteadt, Gary Lund, CharlesGebhardt, Pastor Fale, John Pfeil, Pastor Leavitt, Norm Hansen,Principal Weber, Mark Johnson, Jim Robertson, Pastor Heinsen, JohnDavis

C. Pastor Fale had the opening devotion/prayer.

D. The minutes from the November 6, 2002 Council Meeting wereapproved.

E. There were no additions to the agenda.

F. Items of Business:

1. A brief Touch Tomorrow Today update was given byDon Weber and John Davis. They noted that the students are stillvery excited and that they have received some gifts from alumni.John Davis also gave a brief report that the building committee hasinterviewed two contractors already and will interview two more onDecember 9.

2. Norm Hansen stated that the slanted roof work continues and isabout complete. The flat roof work will begin when the slantedroof is finished. Information was also shared that the Eiben estatebonds are still working through red tape issues. The cash fromthose bonds should be available soon. The Eiben Estate personalproperty sale will be rescheduled for March or April and then thehouse sale will happen after that.

3. Pastor Fale led discussion on nominations for district andcircuit positions. CLC will nominate Rev. Russel Sommerfeld (son ofCLC congregation) for District President, Rev. Roger Schepman forDistrict V.P., and Rev. Gordon Bruce for Circuit Counselor. Themotion was made and seconded to approve these nominations. - Carried

4. John Davis gave a brief report on the matching funds campaign.He stated that the participation is still going well (about 265people have made a commitment).

<*dv_0*>5. There was discussion on the church office request for directionconcerning payment of the CLC Mission pledge to synod of $15,833.35. It was decided to allow the Treasurer and office staff tomake a determination on the feasibility of making that paymentbefore the end of the year.

G. Reports:

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

2. Boards: Written Reports - Christian Nurture, Trustees, Elders, Christian Education, (Child Care - did not meet).

Norm Hansen highlited the Trustees report concerning 1)replacement of the sanctuary lights, 2) cutting out wheelchair slotsin a few of the church pews, and 3) the use of the CLS gym for the49ers square dance group. The motion was made and seconded to allowthe use of CLS gym according to the terms listed. - Carried

3. Principal's Report: Mr. Weber gave a brief summary of upcomingevents, activities, and special services.

4. Pastors Reports:

a. Pastor Heinsen reported that the District YouthGathering in Omaha on November 22-24 was very impressive. There wasgood organization and it was a very positive experience. Nextsummers Servant Event will be August 1 - 9 in Buffalo, NY.

b. Pastor Leavitt reported that three families joined CLC andthere were three more transfers in last month. He also summarizedthe board of Evangelism items.

c. Pastor Fale shared that the staff was continuing to developposition descriptions and evaluation instruments. They arecontinuing to develop strategies for calling on former CLC memberswho no longer attend.

H. Pastor Leavitt closed the meeting with the Lord's Prayer at9:01 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Charles Gebhardt, Secretary