Report: Pastor’s Pastor Tim indicated he had attended a Beginning Experience weekend in Richardton. He also conveyed he attended the Western Synod forum regarding Bishop Eaton’s statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline. Pastoral Assistant Report: to the minutes. Tim’s report is attached Staff Reports: Connie Werner provided an update on the confirmation picture directory. Connie indicated that Lee Jensen is assisting with the new panels for the pictures. It was suggested that Connie send out a weekly email to members of the congregation with the weekly announcements and calendar of weekly events. Brett Gurholt recommended researching the use of Smart Church App as a communication platform for the congregation. By general consensus, the council felt this would be worth Brett exploring. Committee Reports: Christian Education Jeff Thomas – Christmas programs will be held on December 14 and December 18. Kylie Blanchard Congregational Nurturing – No report. Outreach Brett Gurholt – Brett indicated the committee would be changing their name to Mission Support. and ELCA Good gifts are the Altar Focus for December. Carrie’s Kids Ministry on the Margins will be the Altar Focus for January. The committee is interested in exploring a Campus Ministry program with Bismarck State College. Tim Newman indicated he would do some research on this. Worship and Music Kim Humann – Kim conveyed the committee met and have made plans for Advent and the Christmas Services. Families will be asked to light the Advent candles at the beginning of worship. Christmas Eve services will be held at 5pm and a service with communion at 10pm. Christmas Day Services will be held at 10am and will be a song service with communion. Congregational Operations Art Wheeler/Brian Johnson – Art Wheeler presented the General Fund Revenue and Building Fund contributions report. Art indicated the of picture is in the process of being framed. “Gift Grace”
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Tim indicated he had attended a Beginning Experience weekend in Richardton. He also conveyed he attended the Western Synod forum regarding Bishop Eaton’s statement on the Dakota Access Pipeline. Pastoral Assistant Report: Tim’s report is attached to the minutes. Staff Reports: Connie Werner provided an update on the confirmation picture directory. Connie indicated that Lee Jensen is assisting with the new panels for the pictures. It was suggested that Connie send out a weekly email to members of the congregation with the weekly announcements and calendar of weekly events. Brett Gurholt recommended researching the use of Smart Church App as a communication platform for the congregation. By general consensus, the council felt this would be worth Brett exploring. Committee Reports: Christian Education – Jeff Thomas Christmas programs will be held on December 14 and December 18. Congregational Nurturing – Kylie Blanchard No report. Outreach – Brett Gurholt Brett indicated the committee would be changing their name to Mission Support. Carrie’s Kids and ELCA Good gifts are the Altar Focus for December. Ministry on the Margins will be the Altar Focus for January. The committee is interested in exploring a Campus Ministry program with Bismarck State College. Tim Newman indicated he would do some research on this. Worship and Music – Kim Humann Kim conveyed the committee met and have made plans for Advent and the Christmas Services. Families will be asked to light the Advent candles at the beginning of worship. Christmas Eve services will be held at 5pm and a service with communion at 10pm. Christmas Day Services will be held at 10am and will be a song service with communion. Congregational Operations – Art Wheeler/Brian Johnson Art Wheeler presented the General Fund Revenue and Building Fund contributions report. Art indicated the “Gift of Grace” picture is in the process of being framed.