SAINT ANSGAR LUTHERAN CHURCH

COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Present: Elaine Hammer, Pastor Erika Breddin, Cary Craig, Lori Miller, Tina Varney, Blake Halverson

Absent: Andrea Boose, Crystal Oberheu, Betty Spence,

 

Call to Order

Elaine Hammer called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m.

Devotions

Blake

Approval of 2025

Council Minutes

Motion:     Lori Miller                     Seconded : Cary Craig

Approval of Treasurer’s Reports

Motion:    Cary Craig                     Seconded: Lori Miller

        Committee Reports

Old Business

No discussion

 New Business

1. Fall Festival – Several people have signed up, indicating their interest in the helping host the fall festival. The details for the festival will need to be determined. The date is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 8th. Tina and Elaine will schedule a meeting. Tina will take care of the raffle.

2. Copier – The old copier was sold in FaceBook Marketplace; however, the person has not picked it up nor has he responded to inquiries from the church. The decision was made to offer the copier for sale again.  

3. Fees for Services – There was a discussion regarding updating the costs for services. The council decided to leave the fee structure in place. This request was precipitated by the family of a former church member who is renting the fellowship hall for a celebration of life on July 12. Tina was told our prices are too low. Rather than increase prices for everyone, we suggest the family can donate extra if they wish.

4. Fall Congregational Meeting – .

5. Rummage Sale June 28th 10:00am – 2:00pm – Tina reported there are volunteers and everything is ready.

6. Tina is out of the office July 8th until at least the 14th.  

7. Pastor gone July 10th through the 16th  - Lori volunteer to lead the service on the 13th.

 

 

1. Lawn care – the back tire on lawn mower fixed. Another also needs fixing. Dan is trying to fix the ease spouts.

2. Roof – regarding the leak during a recent heavy rain storm, Cary suggested calling Service Roofing to request a report of what is wrong with the roof. The church does not have a ladder long enough to reach the roof.

3. Cooling the church – congregants requested additional fans to circulate the air during the extreme heat.

Outreach/Fellowship

1. Outdoor Worship with Zion July 27th at Byrnes Park – everything is ready to go.

2. Potluck July 29th at St. Ansgar – we do not have the best luck with people using the sign up sheet; however, there is always plenty of food and we encourage all to attend, even if they didn’t bring food.

3. PrideFest – everything is ready to go for the spot at PrideFest on August 23.

 

Worship Committee St. Ansgar/ Zion

No report

WELCA

No report

Worship

No report

Children & Youth

Pastor is working on an independent study program with reading, and videos to be available at church.

Pastor’s Report

Pastor has been traveling a lot and will make sure there is pastoral coverage when she is absent. ELCA will be electing a new Bishop – two of the candidates are from Iowa.

 

 

 

Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 11:57.

The next meeting is August 10th.

Minutes submitted by Lori Miller