Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church
Council Meeting
Cross of Calvary Lutheran Church – Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 21st at 7:30 PM
COUNCIL MEMBERS Terms end at Annual Meeting in Jan. * Second term
2025 2026 2027
Elaine McDowell 2025* Stacey Larson 2026* Jill Hanson 2027
Kirk Elfering 2025* Sandra Gay 2026* Kathy Reese 2027*
Trent Athmann 2025 Adam Dillon 2026 Robert Erickson 2027*
Keith Larson 2025* Kelsie Aeikens 2026 Scott Johnson 2027*
STAFF
Pastor Matt Hausken
Parish Minister – Sarah Hausken
Administrative Assistant – Laurie Denning
President: Keith Larson Vice President: Jill Hanson Treasurer: Cheryl Mallak
MINUTES
MEETING - Call to Order (President)
1. AFLAC presentation
· Mark and Wendy Jurgenson presented Aflac information to council members.
2. Devotions – Sandy
3. Approve minutes of January meeting – Motion to approve the minute’s by Jill Hanson, seconded by Bob Erickson, motion passed.
4. Treasurer Report - Motion to approve the treasurer/secretary report by Bob Erickson, seconded by Scott Johnson, motion passed.
· Cheryl gave a brief financial update. Currently the budget is looking good. Copy is on file in church office.
5. Pastor’s Report
· Worship Service & Confirmation:
o Pastor Matt thanked Jill and Stacey and Linda Pederson for covering services while he was on vacation.
o Wednesday Lenten theme is “Breathe.”
o Attended Youth Mental Health Inservice at Bold Schools.
o Memorial for Chase Schwer to be held on 2/24/24.
o One wedding on 3/2/24 and several baptisms.
6. Parish Ministers Report
· Sister Sarah reported that Breakfast Club is back, discussion with Senior High Youth about ministries they would like to see, update on Youth Programming. See full report on file in church office.
7. Office Report
· On January 18th interview committee recommended the hiring of Laurie Denning for Administrative Assistant at $20 per hour for 20-23 hours per week. Recommendation made via email. Motion made by Stacey Larson to hire Laurie Denning as Administrative Assistant, seconded by Kathy Reese. Motion passed.
8. Maintenance Update
· Leaking roof
Working with West Central Roofing on leaking concerns.
9. Committee Reports
o Add new members to committees
· Administration - Pastor Matt, Keith Larson, Trent Athman, Bob Erickson, Scott Johnson
o We are currently full staffed.
o Sister Sarah’s Call Letter was returned from the Bishop.
· Care Team – Stacey Larson
o Cross of Calvary to do MOW delivery for March. Stacey will coordinate.
· Youth Education – no report.
· Family - Elaine McDowell – no report.
· Equipping –Pastor Matt & Keith Larson
o Pastor Matt is leading Bible Study during Coffee Hour on Sundays.
· Missions – no report.
· Outreach –Pastor Matt
o Mental Health First Aid, Hospice, Chaplin, and Sheriff’s Dept. duties continue.
· Parish Life – Elaine McDowell, Sandra Gay – no report.
· Technology – Pastor Matt Hausken – no report.
· Worship & Music – Kathy Reese
o Will be meeting to plan music selections for church services.
· AED Maintenance – checked
10. Old Business
· Church insurance
· On Saturday, February 17th a motion from Trent Athmann with a second by Stacey Larson via email to approve going with Insurance Board for insurance coverage of the church and parsonage and work comp through Hartford. Motion passed with a unanimous vote.
§ We are bonded and insured. Waiting on building inspection.
11. New business
· Motion to remove Skye Hebrink from checking account at FM Bank in Olivia MN
· Motion to add Laurie Denning to the checking account at FM Bank in Olivia MN
· Motion to remove Eric Skeie, Sue Altmann, and Curt Sather from the safety deposit box at FM Bank in Olivia MN
· Motion to add Cheryl Mallek and Keith Larson to the safety deposit box at FM Bank in Olivia MN
· Motion by Bob Erickson and seconded by Adam Dillon to approve the following: remove Skye Hebrink from checking account at FM Bank in Olivia MN. add Laurie Denning to the checking account at FM Bank in Olivia MN. remove Eric Skeie, Sue Altmann, and Curt Sather from the safety deposit box at FM Bank in Olivia MN. add Cheryl Mallak and Keith Larson to the safety deposit box at FM Bank in Olivia MN. Motion passed.
· Sign up for communion and devotions for 2024
12. Motion to adjourn meeting by Sandy Gay seconded by Kathy Reese, motion passed.
13. Closing Prayer – Pastor Matt
NEXT COUNCIL MEETING INFO
Next month: Next Council Meeting, March 20th at 7:30PM
March Devotions – Stacey Larson
March communion – Stacey Larson
Parish Ministers Report here.
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