November 12, 2019

Holy Trinity Council Meeting Agenda

November 12, 2019

We Gather In God’s Name

Opening Prayer

  1. Blessings
  2. Thank You Cards
  3. Devotions – Cristina
  4. Meeting minutes October 10, 2019 - approved online

We Celebrate and Give Thanks for the Past

Reconciling in Christ – discussion about 3rd and 4th adult forums (10.13.19 and 10.16.19, 10.20 and 10.23.19)

  • Lively conversations.
  • Brief survey will be offered Sunday to help evaluate how people are feeling about the process and what next steps should be.

Treasurer Report (including initial 2020 budget discussion)

  • See attached report.
  • Presentation and discussion of initial 2020 budget draft.

Mission Endowment Fund – How do we distribute as originally intended?

  • Discussion on whether to touch the appreciated part or just the interest. Council will revisit next month.

Secretary Report

  • The 50th Anniversary book Holy Trinity wrote in 2007 is now available on our website as a PDF. You can read the book at htelc.com/our-history
  • Pastor and Krissy met with Mark for his annual Performance Review and had a successful and productive conversation.

Pastor’s Report

  • See attached report.
  • Pastor will be out Mon-Wed of next week for Bishop’s convocation.

Ministry Reports

  • Come Together – Joan: No report.
  • Grow in Faith – Julie: Christmas pageant will be Dec 15, entitled “Starry Night, Noisy Night.” Calumet ski weekend is scheduled for Feb 28-Mar 1.
  • Serve the Lord – Paul: Cheryl Brigham has accepted Caring Connections position. Paul is meeting with her this week. Discussion of best way to do an acknowledgement for Nancy.

Stewardship work

  • We have received 61 pledges thus far; last year we received 98 in total. Thus far, Individual pledge amounts have increased.

Council nominating Committee

  • Committee has been chosen: Heidi Morrison, Joan Bauer, Ron Indorf, Pastor Tim Krick, Dave Smith.

We Look to the Future

Upcoming Calendar review (next two months)

  • Council Meetings: Dec. 10, Jan. 14
  • Children’s Christmas Pageant- Dec. 15th
  • Annual Meeting- January 26th

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Guidance