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Ephesians 4 - Unity in the Body of Christ
1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
NIC Council Committees
These groups were formed to help us organize and manage Church work while we are in this pulpit supply chapter. These groups may change or responsibilities within them as we move through this process of calling our next Pastor.
Parish News
Members:
Responsibilities: NIC Council Leader, Tech Team
* Team Member on the Tech Team, support for decisions regarding all NIC Concil communications & direction from the NIC Council on future directions.
* Connection to share news and decisions to the NIC Council members.
Education
Members: Lisa T & Catherine S
Responsibilities:
* Identify curriculum for all education programs, working with all Churches
* Help identify Leaders within these programs
Interim
Members: Cal & Justin
Responsibilities:
* Managing the Interim process
* After NIC Council approval, work with candidate chosen
* Build the Interim Pastor work detail & compensation package
Pulpit Supply
Members:
Responsibilities:
* LIne Up Pulpit Supply Pastors
* Provide all necessary materials for Pulpit Supply support
* Provide bulletin & worship schedules prior to service
Worship
Members: Amy T & Sue B
Responsibilities:
* Prepare the bulletin template
* Work with all Churches to complete details of the service
NIC Council Members
Justin TenEyck (SJ) President
Steve Klukas (SJ) VP
Curtis Olson (AL) Secretary
Cal Roberts (FL) Treasurer
Bonnie Hartmann (AL)
Don Bentz (AL)
Mike Trebesch (SJ)
Steve Anderson (FL)
Mary Roberts (FL)
Next NIC Council Meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:00 pm - ALC
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:3-6 NIV
Pray for our council members as they guide us forward in Christ
Call Committee Members
Pastor Leonard
Amy TenEyck (SJ)
Ethan Stark (AL)
Jean Pagel (SJ)
Jesse Taralseth (AL)
Max Pagel (SJ)
Otto Hartmann (AL)
Patti Edlund (FL)
Peggy Jones (FL)
Roger Jones (FL)
Council Minutes
NIC COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – AUGUST 5, 2026
The August, 5, 2026 NIC council meeting was held at SJB @ 7:00 p.m. All members were present. Pastor Hummel was in attendance, also Lisa Taralseth was a guest.
Agenda was presented; motion by Steve K., seconded by Cal R. to approve, motion passed.
Lisa T. presented options going forward with the tech team since Amy Schimmelpfenig and Carol Forst are stepping away. She presented options A, B, C. After discussion on each option, the B option was chosen to be the best for our parish. Motion was made by Mary R. and seconded by Steve A .; motion passed.
Reports
Call Committee: Some responses have been given to the committee.
Worship Committee: none
Education Committee: WOW will be starting soon.
Secretary’s report - Cal R. made motion to approve, seconded by Don B., motion passed.
Pastors report:
Pastor reminded of his time away in Sept. Pulpit supply is covered. He spoke of his recent trip to Germany.
Pastor also requested a title change in his contract "from Minister for the Development of Lay Ministry" to” Ministry Development Pastor”: There will be a baptism at FLC on 8-16-26.
Set 2026-2027 worship schedule It was decided to stay with September to May as two worships per Sunday. It also thought this should be looked at again, as to holding one service in the summer months and possibility of doing more. Motion made by Don B. and seconded by Cal R., motion passed.
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With no other business, motion made by Don B and seconded by Cal R. to adjourn; motion passed.
Meeting was closed with Lord’s Prayer. Next meeting was set for October 7 at 7:30 at ALC.
Submitted by Curtis Olson