Friedens Evangelical Church

2002 Annual Meeting Minutes

Friedens Church — January 20, 2002 6:30 p.m.

Call to Order

Ray Schwinn called the Annual Meeting to order.

Opening Prayer

Pastor Mark Voll

Review of the Minutes of the 2001 Congregational Meeting

  1. Discussion on Minutes of last year's meetings was requested; having none a motion to accept minutes of the 2001 meeting was requested.

  2. Motion by Trent Schanen, Second by Ed Kohn, to accept minutes of the 2001 meeting as presented, vote passed unanimously.

Old Business

No old business was outstanding.

Presentation of the 2001 Financial Report

  1. Jeanne Maciejewski presented the Financial Report for 2001.

  2. Discussion on the report was requested; having questions, the following items were addressed.
    1. The Church is in a sound financial position.
    2. Review of income/disbursement, highlighting and describing various exception items.
    3. Sandra Hughes questioned monies for Asaphonic concert. Money was a special offering given directly.

  3. A motion to accept 2001 Financial report as submitted was requested.
    1. Motion by Dorothy Yurske, Second by Paul Kopp to accept 2001 Financial report as presented, vote passed unanimously.

New Business

  1. Ray Schwinn presented nominees for Committees and Church Council.
    1. Church Council.
      1. Phil Block and Mike Toeller need to be added to List of Deacons.
      2. Brad Kelly and Rose Morgan accepted nomination for a second term. Kevin Grady and Gary Mueller were nominated for a first term.
      3. Request for nominations from the floor was made; having none a motion to close nominations was requested.
      4. Motion by Kent Kohn, Second by Ed Kohn to cast a unanimous ballot for nominees, vote passed unanimously.
    2. The Church Council at the next Council meeting will appoint Church Vice President and Council Secretary.

  2. Rose Morgan presented the Strategic Planning report.
    1. Church would benefit from an outside consultant to facilitate the development of the Church's Strategic Plan.
      1. A number of meetings at various times will be needed to continue development of the Strategic Plan.
      2. A copy of the Church's Mission Statement was presented.
      3. 22 people met to develop the Strategic Plan.
      4. Need to keep Strategic Planning documents current.

  3. Ray Schwinn presented formation of two Ad-Hoc Committee by the Church Council.
    1. Organ Committee.
      1. Organ is beyond capability of major overhaul and will need to have repairs made as needed.
      2. Volunteers can contact Ray Schwinn, Mark Voll or Matt MacKellar.
    2. Facility Evaluation Committee.
      1. Need for evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of current facilities.
      2. Volunteers can contact Ray Schwinn, Pastor Mark Voll or Pastor Matt MacKellar.

  4. Ray Schwinn presented information regarding proposed Senior Pastor Sabbatical.
    1. Reviewed standard reasons for Sabbatical.
    2. Presented statistics regarding Pastor's position.
    3. Churches have conducted studies.
    4. Plan presented to Church Council in January.
    5. Provided definition of Sabbatical.
    6. Carefully planned to provide maximum benefit.
    7. Renewal should occur.
    8. Will provide feedback and re-investment.
    9. Question by Litha Kohn regarding development of policy.
    10. Kent Kohn questioned how does separation occur when location is convenient.
    11. Doris Schlenvogt questioned Matt's approval and concurrence with the plan.
    12. Matt is equipping lay leaders to be more self-sufficient.
    13. Motion by Trent Schanen, Second by Jeanne Maciejewski to support the Church Council's recommendation for this Sabbatical, vote passed unanimously.

  5. Bill Pasbrig presented the 2002 Proposed Budget
    1. Discussion on the budget proposal was requested; with the following items addressed.
      1. Status of the Organ Fund.
      2. Status of a Church Van. A recommendation from the Church Council will be made by June.
    2. Motion by Karen Schanen, Second by Alice Rabenhorst to accept proposed 2002 budget as presented, vote passed unanimously.

  6. Rose Morgan requested nominations from the floor for Congregation President, to be selected from eligible members. A Congregation vote will be scheduled in two weeks.
    1. Eligible members (Deacons and Elders) were identified.
      1. Nominated were Ray Schwinn and Dave Sather (declined).
    2. Motion by Mike Bendt, Second by Gary Mueller to close nominations was requested.
      1. Motion was amended to elect Ray Schwinn as Congregation President, thus eliminating the need for a Congregational vote.
      2. Vote passed unanimously.

  7. Remarks by Pastor Mark
    1. Expressed appreciation to the Congregation for Sabbatical.
    2. Identified the special calling required of a Pastor's wife.
    3. Use Sabbatical to rise up lay leadership.
    4. The Strategic Plan will help develop a plan to help us grow and identify what each of us can do to help implement the plan.
    5. Expressed appreciation to all of the people who make this ministry work.
    6. Expressed appreciation to Pastor Mall for all of his assistance.

  8. Remarks by Pastor Matt
    1. The Blaze Youth Ministry allows for group worship to come together with individual worship.
    2. Provided a reviewed of the Mexico Mission Trip.
    3. Expressed appreciation to all of the Youth Leaders.
    4. Reviewed support, donations and special gifts.
    5. Looking at new ideas for growth and outreach.
    6. Planning a backpack trip to Colorado in July.
    7. Youth normally look toward Adults to see what they should be.
    8. Children's Ministries are progressing well, with Sunday school and Awana programs in process. Sue Voll has provided much assistance to these programs.
    9. Plans to continue learning and improving personally and professionally.
    10. Excited about the Sabbatical.
    11. Reviewed additional outreach opportunities.
      1. Discussed Adult Mission Trip.
      2. How can we reach out to the community?
      3. Challenge to continually look ahead.
      4. Identify post Nigh School and Elderly needs.

Other New Business

  1. Thank you from the Congregation to Pastor Mark, Pastor Mall and Kevin Flieri for work done.

  2. Need for a representative from Friedens for the Board of Interfaith Caregivers. Contact Dorothy Yurske or Joanne Kawalke if you are interested.

  3. Rose Morgan encouraged all in attendance to share information in the Mission Statement and Strategic Plan with all members not in attendance. Also encouraged members to attend one of two prayer groups that meet weekly.

Closing Prayer

Mark Voll, Senior Pastor, gave the closing prayer.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn was requested.

Motion to adjourn was made by Donna Schlenvogt, Second by Sandra Hughes. Vote was passed unanimously.

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