St Matthew Lutheran Church Council Meeting Agenda
May 11, 2026
Present: Chris Christensen, Pastor Jon Wendt, Kevin Bock, Joel Schoer, Brittney Goche, Jared Zoller, Jeni Rudenick and Tracie Fischer
Absent: Jan Arends
Call to order: 8:01 by Kevin Bock
Pastor’s Report:
● Couple more baptisms and weddings coming up
● Couple members going into hospice - continuing to visit with families
● Getting ready for the summer and exchange students leaving
Devotion: 1 Peter 3:15 - we must understand the great responsibility of faith. Continuing to spend time growing in our faith and go out into the world where our actions will reflect what we learned. Doing good is the act of living continuously in God.
Secretary’s Report/Treasurer’s Report:
Secretary’s report – emailed to council, and a copy was given out.
Treasurer’s report-
● Checking: $17,295.12
● Building & repair: $2,562.52
● Savings: $10,761.17
● Memorial Savings: $11,267.82 -
o Will follow up on $2,000 difference from March
● Scholarship Savings: $12,993.81
● CD: $32,000 - 7 month at 3.55%
● Youth Group: $4,161.18
● Scholarship CD: $0
● Community Impact Fund:$6,311.04
Motion made to approve the secretary and treasurer’s report by: Jared Zollner
Seconded by: Tracie Fischer
Vote, Motion carried.
Old Business:
● 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.
● Parsonage Flooring Update - samples of flooring were provided and chosen. Continuing to work on ordering for install.
o Will need to add this to the bulletin for congregational vote
● Synod Assembly June 5th and 6th - still looking for 1 female to attend
● Vacation Bible School set for August 3-6 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Grades Pre-K through 6
● Roll Ins for Youth - looking for Youth to help every Tuesday from 5:00pm - 8:00pm
● Fall Plans:
o Looking into new head of Youth Program as Jennifer Zollner has stepped down.
o Backpack Program
New Business:
● Look into updating weather stripping on all doors
● Electronic sign updates
○ Redwood Nursery will be contacted to give quote on landscaping around signage area.
○ St. Matthews name plate will be installed above electronic sign with black trim around the sides.
○ Signage will have same boundaries/permissions as church website as far as posting and advertising goes.
○ Name plate will be ordered in memory of family that donated
○ Annual Insurance premium will increase $234.00 annually to cover sign.
■ Motion made by Chris Christensen - Second by Brittney Goche approving signage decisions.
Motion made by Brittney Goche to adjourn meeting at 8:52 pm. Seconded by: Jared Zollner. Motion Carried
Closed in the Lords Prayer
Next council meeting: June 22nd at 8:00 pm