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Gods Work - Our Hands
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, August 5, 2026 7:00 pm - SJB
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 – July 8, 2026
The July NIC council meeting was called to order by Pres. Justin T
Members present Justin T, Don B, Curtis O, Cal R, Mary R, Steve A, Steve K, Mike T, absent Bonnie H. Also present was Pastor Hummel
Agenda was presented motion by Cal R and seconded by Steve K to approve agenda Motion passed.
Secretaries report not given
Treasurer report - None was reported but everything is going good financially.
Pastors report: Parishioners visits are going well also health visits are going well too. The opportunity to incorporate lay ministry was discussed.
The discussion on having a single service per Sunday was brought up. The pros and cons were talked about each church was to bring it up at their own meetings. More discussion will be held at next meeting.
Pastor Hummel contract was discussed for the time period beginning 8-1-2026 to 7-31-2027. Motion made by Cal and seconded by Steve K to approve pastors contract motion carried. This is a .75 position
Motion made to forgive Sept. dues from parishes. Motion by Don B and seconded by Steve A motion passed. Discussion on responsibilities of lay persons more to be talked about next meeting.
WOW Ed coordinator contract was discussed motion by Steve K and seconded by Cal R. motion passed.
With no other business, motion Made by Don B and seconded by Mike T motion passed
Meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next meeting will be 8-5-2026 at St. Johns at 7:00
Submitted by Curtis Olson