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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Ulen, Minnesota
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Council
(unapproved)
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Council met on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 following the
Wednesday evening summer service with the following members present: President Bob
Klemetson, Janet Maesse, Diane Syverson, Cris Anderson, Pastor Steve Dahl, Pete Shae, Ron
Evans, Deb Ashmore, council secretary, Sarah West, church treasurer, and Roy Sorenson,
President called the meeting to order.
DEVOTIONS: Ron gave devotions with a reading about Time. Deb offered for next month.
5 minutes of Good News: The crops are looking good. Good response for the propane donations.
There were 20 at the worship service tonight. The Sundays have been as about expected. Prayer
request for Ron ~ he will be doing services at both Solum and Hegland churches in early
August.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Motion made Pete/Ron and carried to accept minutes as printed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion made (Janet/Diane) and carried to accept treasurer’s report as
presented.
PASTORS’ REPORT: One wedding and 2 baptisms done with one more wedding and another
baptism coming up. Pastor requests August 29 off for a wedding he is attending. Christian Ed is
planning a fun night August 11 starting with supper and activities to follow. Pastor has been
trying to partake in other Viking Manor activities as his time will allow.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STEWARDSHIP:
PROPERTY:
WORSHIP & MUSIC:
EVANGELISM:
CHRISTIAN ED: August fun night as above. Rally Day will probably be on September 12.
MEMORIALS: Memorial and worship committee got together to research prices and additional
colors to complete our Paraments. It was decided that they would like to proceed with
purchasing purple paraments @ an approximate cost of $900. (Will wait on the red ones at this
time). Perhaps someone else would like to donate towards them. Suggested that some of the
(Cary) memorial money be used to purchase paint to paint the sanctuary. Need to have lath and
plaster repaired first. The carpet is to be installed Friday. Nick Herzog agreed to fix the north
stairwell. Suggestion that it would be nice if there was central air in the sanctuary.
SOCIAL CONCERNS:
EVANGELISM: Need to organize a new member Sunday.
CEMETERY: Several concerns that there have been numerous items have been disappearing
from gravestones.
VIKING MANOR:
OLD BUSINESS: Advertising for janitorial position. Motion made (Pete/Ron) to appoint Jim,
Bob, and Diane to interview prospective applicants for the position.
NEW BUSINESS: Memorial committee presents ideas to the council and the council makes the
final decisions. That is the purpose of such committees. Discussion regarding CORD
scholarships. Deb will contact Carol Lockhart. Those going to Concordia are Troy Amundson,
Ingrid Anderson, Chase Ashmore, and Alissa Stall. Carol will get information and any further
names to Sarah West.
ADJOURNMENT ~ LORD’S PRAYER
Minutes submitted by Deb Ashmore, Council Secretary
(unapproved)
The Bethlehem Lutheran Church Council met on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 following the
Wednesday evening summer service with the following members present: President Bob
Klemetson, Janet Maesse, Diane Syverson, Cris Anderson, Pastor Steve Dahl, Pete Shae, Ron
Evans, Deb Ashmore, council secretary, Sarah West, church treasurer, and Roy Sorenson,
President called the meeting to order.
DEVOTIONS: Ron gave devotions with a reading about Time. Deb offered for next month.
5 minutes of Good News: The crops are looking good. Good response for the propane donations.
There were 20 at the worship service tonight. The Sundays have been as about expected. Prayer
request for Ron ~ he will be doing services at both Solum and Hegland churches in early
August.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: Motion made Pete/Ron and carried to accept minutes as printed.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Motion made (Janet/Diane) and carried to accept treasurer’s report as
presented.
PASTORS’ REPORT: One wedding and 2 baptisms done with one more wedding and another
baptism coming up. Pastor requests August 29 off for a wedding he is attending. Christian Ed is
planning a fun night August 11 starting with supper and activities to follow. Pastor has been
trying to partake in other Viking Manor activities as his time will allow.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
STEWARDSHIP:
PROPERTY:
WORSHIP & MUSIC:
EVANGELISM:
CHRISTIAN ED: August fun night as above. Rally Day will probably be on September 12.
MEMORIALS: Memorial and worship committee got together to research prices and additional
colors to complete our Paraments. It was decided that they would like to proceed with
purchasing purple paraments @ an approximate cost of $900. (Will wait on the red ones at this
time). Perhaps someone else would like to donate towards them. Suggested that some of the
(Cary) memorial money be used to purchase paint to paint the sanctuary. Need to have lath and
plaster repaired first. The carpet is to be installed Friday. Nick Herzog agreed to fix the north
stairwell. Suggestion that it would be nice if there was central air in the sanctuary.
SOCIAL CONCERNS:
EVANGELISM: Need to organize a new member Sunday.
CEMETERY: Several concerns that there have been numerous items have been disappearing
from gravestones.
VIKING MANOR:
OLD BUSINESS: Advertising for janitorial position. Motion made (Pete/Ron) to appoint Jim,
Bob, and Diane to interview prospective applicants for the position.
NEW BUSINESS: Memorial committee presents ideas to the council and the council makes the
final decisions. That is the purpose of such committees. Discussion regarding CORD
scholarships. Deb will contact Carol Lockhart. Those going to Concordia are Troy Amundson,
Ingrid Anderson, Chase Ashmore, and Alissa Stall. Carol will get information and any further
names to Sarah West.
ADJOURNMENT ~ LORD’S PRAYER
Minutes submitted by Deb Ashmore, Council Secretary