St Matthew Lutheran Church Council Meeting Agenda
April 27, 2025
Present: Caroline Netzke, Aaron Struntz, Brittney Goche, Jennifer Zollner, Jan Arends, Chris Christensen, Pastor Jon Wendt, Kevin Bock
Absent: Joel Schoer
Call to order at 10:19 by President Jennifer Zollner.
Devotions: No devotion, sermon from church.
Pastor’s Report: Easter, three baptisms in the last two weeks. New families have joined the church. The pastor getting ready for the synod retreat. Garcia, pastors foreign exchange student, will be going home at the end of the school year.
Secretary’s Report/Treasurer’s Report:
Secretary’s report – emailed to council.
Treasurer’s report- For the month of March we are at 21% and should be at 25% for the first quarter.
· Checking: $25,071.92
· Building & repair: $5,875.79
· Savings: $1,014.99
· Memorial Savings: $ 2,366.29
· Scholarship Savings: $13, 678.03
· CD: $40,000
· Youth Group: $1,830.82
Motion made by Kevin to approve the secretary and treasurer’s report, seconded by Caroline, vote, motion carried.
Old Business:
· Church Directory – Caroline will meet with pastor on the church directory to get clarification. Next week sometime they will meet.
· Flooring in offices update: It is not on sale yet. We are waiting for the sale price, and Kevin will purchase the flooring.
· Security cameras- discussion on different types and locations. Still looking at options.
· Cement outside of kitchen door – no update.
New Business:
· Mowing Schedule – updated with new council members and members on list, will be sent out.
· Senior Sunday- May 18th, 3 girls and 1 boy. Pastor gone, pulpit supply covering.
· Mother’s Day/ Father’s Day – no change to current service.
· Synod Assembly Reps- June 6 & 7 (physical or virtual). Need 2 people- male and a female.
Kevin will go as the male delegate. Brittany would be a backup to attend virtually if we cannot find someone to go in person. Still looking for a female to go. No change.
· VBS- summer- June 22, 2025, information given to kids on Wednesday night. Will post on Facebook, continue to encourage children to attend, K-6.
· Jan- vacation June 24 - 26. We'll be in Bar Harbor, ME. Cycle trip will be August 18 - 22
· Jan - August 1 she will be done working for Wabasso Plumbing & Heating. Hoping she can change office hours to Tuesday - Thursday from 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Kevin made a motion to approval, Caroline seconded the motion, motion carried approving the vacation and change in hours.
· Wabasso’s 125th Celebration – pastor on committee. Doing a parade, participate with a float, possibly the VBS attendees. Sponsorships are being asked for by the planning committee, will look at sponsoring once the list has been published with availability.
· Discussion about flags in the sanctuary, pastor talked about article in newsletter about his stance on flags in the sanctuary. Should be discussed as a congregation for a vote at the annual meeting or a special meeting.
· Screens in church, discussion about making handicap accessible pews on right side of church as well. Discussion about additional monitors along the sides. Talked about changing font on slides and removing music notes from slides. Jennifer will check with Andy about making shorter pews.
Next council meeting: May 21st at 8 pm.
Caroline made a motion to adjourn at 11:38, seconded by Kevin, motion carried, closed with the Lord’s Prayer.