Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Church Council Highlights from August 11

Six members and Pastor John were present; six members were absent. Willard Werkheiser was a guest. The meeting was called to order by Glenn Mann and opened in prayer by Pastor John.

Willard Werkheiser presented an offer to pay for the paving of the driveway in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Bushkill Center. He also offered to pay for the projection system for the Sanctuary. In addition he offered to have the recently acquired additional cemetery land surveyed and laid out for lots.

The July minutes were accepted as received.

The July Treasurer's Report was received and approved.

The Pastor's Report was accepted as information.

Committee Highlights

Property -
  • A committee will be formed to discuss plans for the office make-over.
  • A contact number for John Deere manufacturing is needed to lodge a complaint about the dissatisfaction with the mower.
  • Storage building repair is done except for two rafters.
  • Old office equipment will be sold via sealed bids.
  • Floor refinishing rescheduled for September 16-18.

Cemetery -

  • Pastor reported that there is an on-going family feud regarding a plot. An attorney will be contacted to write a response to the family.

Spirit for Life -

  • A meeting was held on August 8th to plan events for the fall.

Youth Ministry -

  • Marlene Werkheiser submitted a written report stating that it was decided by the teachers to change the Sunday School curriculum. She and Terry DeGroot will be starting a youth group for grades 7th-12th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8th at 7:00 p.m.

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