St Matthew Lutheran Church Council Meeting Agenda
March 16, 2026
Present: Chris Christensen, Pastor Jon Wendt, Kevin Bock, Brittney Goche, Jared Zollner, Jeni Rudenick and Tracie Fischer
Absent: Joel Shoer and Jan Arends
Call to order: 7:07 pm by Kevin Bock
Pastor’s Report:
● Preparing for Easter Services
● Preparing for 1st Communion which will be held at Maundy Thursday service
● Baptism that was to be held this last Sunday was held Saturday afternoon due to weather. This was also shared with the congregation virtually on Sunday.
● Barb is looking to apply for teaching position closer to home.
● Preparing for Bernardy wedding being held in June
● Preparing for Mission Trip being held end of July
Devotion: John 9 13-17 - We often try to find the answer instead of knowing it's a mystery and there is no answer. The prophets do not tell us what the future will be, but will lead our eyes to seeing what is now.
Who is prophetic today?
Secretary’s Report/Treasurer’s Report:
Secretary’s report – emailed to council, and a copy was given out.
Treasurer’s report-
● Checking: $16,513.96
● Building & repair: $2,054.35
● Savings: $6,949.61
● Memorial Savings: $13,553.21
● Scholarship Savings: $308.94
● CD: $35,000 - will be ending March 26th - agreed to pull out $4K to put into General Savings
● Youth Group: $6,757.21
● Scholarship: $12,400
● Community Impact Fund: $14,311.04 - $8k will be rolled into Memorial Fund (designated CIF). Remaining balance will be kept in the general checking fund to go towards flooring for the parsonage.
● Approve to keep the balance between checking and savings at $25,000.
o Motion made by Chris Christensen to approve; second by Jared Zoller - Motion Carried
Motion made to approve the secretary and treasurer’s report by: Tracie Fischer
Seconded by: Jared Zollner
Vote, Motion carried.
Old Business:
● UPDATE: Electronic Signage out front – Congregational member to purchase the electronic sign out front. The 1st 1/2 for the sign was given last year, with final 1/2 coming in after installation. The money will be deposited into the memorial fund for the purchase.
o Sign has been delivered - working on a date for install
o Brick has been cleaned - looking at landscaping to put around the sign and tree for better presentation
● Tabled until spring. Wood issues under the canopy – Tim Iverson was contacted previously to provide options, discussion about what color to make it. Discussion about updating the lights under the canopy to something flush with the ceiling. It will be updated to all the tin underneath the canopy. The color chosen for the tin is white. A quote was provided for the work for $4656.60.
● Continuing to watch the internet as it seems to be slower when all cameras are in use as well as others joining the network with service being held. If continuing to have issues, would like to update the Wifi password first before trying other options.
New Business:
● Updated Mowing Crew List - will be given to Jan Remiger for distribution
● Passover Meal on Wednesday April 1st
● Maundy Thursday Supper 7:00pm - Handwashing - Kevin Bock and Jared Zollner
● Good Friday service at 7:00pm
● Easter morning service at 9:00 am - Easter Egg hunt will be after church
● Thank you received from the Synod for contributions.
● Heat issues in areas of church, especially meeting room off of kitchen area - Chris Christensen will call Baune’s Plumbing and Heating to look at.
● Spring Events: Grad Service - Tina Eis handling and will be held May 17th
● Outside door where shovels/recycling is stored is having a hard time shutting. Will address when weather is warmer.
● Quote received from Brighter Homes for $6,556.07 for flooring repair at Parsonage. Motion made to get a comparison quote and review from that point.
Motion made by Brittney Goche to adjourn meeting at 8:18 pm
Seconded by: Chris Christensen
Motion Carried
Closed in the Lords Prayer
Next council meeting: Monday, April 13th at 7:00 pm