St Matthew Lutheran Church Council Meeting Agenda
April 13, 2026
Present: Chris Christensen, Pastor Jon Wendt, Kevin Bock, Joel Schoer, Jan Arends, Brittney Goche, Jared Zoller, Jeni Rudenick and Tracie Fischer
Absent: none
Call to order: 7:03 by Kevin Bock
Pastor’s Report:
● Busy wrapping up Easter and Holy Week
● Couple of weddings coming up in June and August
● Couple Baptisms are in the works to be scheduled as well
Devotion: Psalm 46: 1-2 - verse for high school gathering. Talked about how many of us fall into treating Easter like a family tradition. We celebrate and immediately go back to resuming life routines as we were before. Psalms shows us that refuge is the same but the chaos is different - a way to live differently. Example can be chaos from high school vs adults is completely different, but refuge is the same. God is still with us all the time.
Secretary’s Report/Treasurer’s Report:
Secretary’s report – emailed to council, and a copy was given out.
Treasurer’s report-
● Checking: $16,715.97
● Building & repair: $2,904.35
● Savings: $10,761.08
● Memorial Savings: $21,561.07
● Scholarship Savings:$12,993.81
● CD: $32,000 - 7 month at 3.55%
● Youth Group: $4,079.21
● 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:
● UPDATE: Will be installed this week of 4/13. Shooting for the morning of 4/16 - 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 Redwood Nursery coming out to give options on landscaping around sign
● 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.
New Business:
● May 17th is Senior Recognition/Grad Service
● May 10th from 2-5 will be a farewell party of exchange students at the church - more details to come.
● June 5th and 6th is the Synod Assembly -will need one male and female to attend as a representation of St. Matthew. - Jared Zollner has volunteered 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:
○ Looking into new head of Youth Program as Jennifer Zollner has stepped down.
○ Backpack Program
Motion made by Brittney Goche to adjourn meeting at 7:46 pm. Seconded by: Chris Christensen. Motion Carried
Closed in the Lords Prayer
Next council meeting: Monday, May 11th at 8:00pm