St Matthew Lutheran Church Council Meeting Agenda
Nov 24, 2025
Present: Aaron Struntz, Jennifer Zollner, Chris Christensen, Pastor Jon Wendt, Kevin Bock, Joel Schoer, Jan Arends, Brittney Goche, Caroline Netzke
Absent: None
Call to order at 1901
Pastor’s Report: Matthew 6 verse 24. Thanksgiving is not about black Friday but being thankful that we can serve God. Be thankful for what we have and prepare for Christ’s coming. Over the last few months, the youth group has been doing pie fundraisers. Thrivent cards have been donated to cover almost the entire cost of the pie materials. Last weekend was the junior high gathering, with almost 700 kids in attendance. Helping at WAFER, almost doubled their numbers in the last few weeks. VBS and mission trip have been booked through Green Lake Ministries for next summer. Planning for Advent and Christmas services.
Secretary’s Report/Treasurer’s Report:
Secretary’s report – emailed to council, and a copy was given out. No meetings were held in September or October due to no scheduled agenda items.
Treasurer’s report-
· Checking: $11,060.85
· Building & repair: $554.35
· Savings: $6,940.46
· Memorial Savings: $2,472.98
· Scholarship Savings: $12,788.55
· CD: $35,000
· Youth Group: $1,677.57
Motion made by Caroline to approve the secretary and treasurer’s report, seconded by Kevin, vote, motion carried.
Old Business:
· Electronic Signage out front – Congregational member wants to purchase the electronic sign out front. They have donated half this year and will donate the remainder of the money after the new year. The money will be deposited into the memorial fund for the purchase.
· 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. This work is being tabled until spring.
New Business:
· Budget and Annual Meeting Prep – 3 board members are coming to the end of their term. Looking for replacements for the annual meeting. The annual meeting will be on January 11th, 2026.
· Kelly Rholik asked the pastor about chairs in the basement, looking to see what to do with the chairs. We will bring them upstairs and see if anyone wants to take them.
· People are looking to donate to the cemetery fund. Will donate to the church and have it earmarked for the memorial/cemetery.
· December 28th, planning on doing a children's skit. Looking for someone to lead the service on December 28th. Jan Arends will lead the service.
· Christmas Eve service will be at 5 pm. Normal service on Sunday after Christmas.
Kevin made a motion to adjourn at 8:04, seconded by Caroline, motion carried, closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Next council meeting: December 16th at 7 pm.