Neighbors In Christ Council Minutes
November 20, 2024 @ Augustana Lutheran Church, Gibbon MN
The meeting was called to order by President Mary T. at 7:28 pm. Members present: Steve A., Lynette F., Steve K., Curtis O., Cal R., Dan S. Lisa T., Mary T., Mike T.; Treasurer Carol Forst and Interim Pastor Leonard Hummel. Members absent: None
Pastor Leonard opened with prayer.
The September 25, 2024 minutes were reviewed. Steve K. motioned to approve minutes, Lynette F. 2nd. Motion approved.
Financial report presented.
Pastor Leonard presented Pastoral report. Highlights: Services of Burial for Dorothy Johnson, Ray Sallstrom and Helen Swanson, meetings with interim pastors and synod staff, attended Fall Theological Conference.
Committee Reports:
Call Committee: The Ministry Site Profile (MSP) is posted for pastoral candidates to review. Next Call Committee meeting, November 21, 2024
The Worship Committee – Next meeting, Wednesday January 15, 2025.
Education - NIC WOW – Catherine reported on average 15 kids come for supper and Sunday School. We have had our students bring friends to classes on several weeks. Kids are working on Christmas program, program will take place Wednesday, December 11th at 7 pm.
New Business:
NIC Administrative Assistant: Updates from individual council representatives. Dan S. motioned to move forward with hiring a NIC Administrative Assistant. Cal R. 2nd. Motion approved. Overview of the position will be published in newsletter and bulletins. Interested individuals should contact Mary T., Lynette F. or Lisa T.
New Business:
Letter to Congregation: Discuss sending a letter to all members of the Neighbors in Christ Parish to share information about the call process and vision of future ministries of our congregations.
Budget:
Budget committee, Lynette F., Mike T., Lisa T. and Curtis O., met November 5th. Carol presented the budget committee’s proposed budget. The bank balance as of 10/31/2024 was $28,991.41. To date $1,205.00 in donations have been received for Christian Ed Expenses.
Mike T. motioned to approve a $102,850 - 2025 budget with a congregation assessment set at $102,000, Steve K. 2nd. Motion approved.
Budget: 2024 2025
Pastor Continuing Education 750 750
Website Expense 1,000 1,000
Insurance WC 600 600
Office Expense 700 1,500
Christian Ed/Worship
Books/Supplies 1,500 1,500
Director Fee 4,500 4,500
Meals 500 0
Misc 500 500
Mileage 4,500 4,000
Salary/Benefit package 85,500 82,000
Pastor Assistant 5,000 5,000
Pulpit Supply 1,200 1,500
Total 106,550 102,850
Congregation’s membership numbers were reviewed. Lynette F. motioned to approve the following percentages for calendar year 2025, Steve A. 2nd. Motion carried.
Congregation assessment:
Augustana Lutheran 40.0% $ 40,800.00
First Lutheran 35.0% $ 35,700.00
St. John’s Bismarck 25.0% $ 25,500.00
Total $102,000.00
NIC Youth Group: Activity and financial report presented. The last meeting was held in September 2023, no meetings or activities were held in 2024. Lisa T. met with Anne Pagel, adult Youth Group leader. Lisa brought the secretary and treasurers’ documents Anne gathered. Steve K. motioned to transfer the money remaining to a savings account. Lynette F. 2nd Motion carried.
The next NIC Meeting will be January 8, 2025, at 7:30 pm at Augustana Lutheran Church, Gibbon, following NIC WOW.
Motion to adjourn at 8:56 pm by Lynette F., 2nd by Cal R. Motion approved.
Closed with Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa T
