Excerpts-
Towards
80 Years
Monday,
January 9, 2006. Treasurer’s
Report -Louis Eckert
“’Good
News!’ Response to our plea for deficit
reduction was more than anticipated. ‘Inflow for December was astounding—even a
surplus!’ “
Saturday,
February 4, 2006. David Bald, President
“
‘What We Did in 2005’
The
year in general was sketched with particular emphasis being mentioned on the
institution of the Natural Church Development program in March under the
leadership of Grace Osinski, commitment to the Camp Edgewood Retreat in April
and fulfillment in October with a Wish List created for Bethany and the
stabilization of Youth and Christian Education through the Kloslers and
Hadlands.”
“Sound
system for church—Mon. March 6, 2006.”
Monday,
April 3, 2006. Treasurer’s Report
“It
is noted that ‘rental income in March [from the ‘Y’ Day Care] includes
$2,600.00 from the YMCA. Without this
unanticipated income, the cash flow for March would have been negative.”
*Note: The YMCA stopped renting on April 26, 2006.
“Beautifully-designed
Greeting Cards, featuring Bethany’s stained glass window—created by Esther
Mueller as a fund raiser.”
May
1, 2006.—“Projection stuff for chapel”
New Business
“A
Benny Award”
“In
appreciation for having met and exceeding your 2005 congregational benevolence
commitment”
--presented by Eastern Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
Monday,
June 5, 2006.
“Resolved
that Bethany purchase an EP759 3500 ANSI Lumen Pro-sumer projector @ $2180.”
Property
“The
new sign has been erected and lighting has been installed.”
New Business
“Lyle Rosnau was elected as secretary
for the London Conference.”
“Barb
Mason --delegate to
The Eleventh Biennial Assembly of the
Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
‘The
only business that was controversial was the Same Sex Blessings. The following motion was presented to the
Assembly:
That the Eastern synod of the ELCIC
recognizes that the blessing of same gender couples who want to make a
life-long commitment to one another in the presence of God and their community
of faith is a matter of pastoral and congregational discretion. Authorization to perform such blessings shall
require the consent of the pastor and the consent of the congregation or
calling agency, and in consultation with the bishop.
The motion passed, 197—75.”
October
21, 2006. “The Wish
List”
November
6, 2006. “—fund-raising initiative by
Esther Mueller.
-profit of $131.50
raised from the sale of Bethany Christmas Cards.”
January
8, 2007. Finance
“”Resolved
that the [P.O.P.] Pre-authorized Offering Payment method be implemented.
Moved
by Flora Rosnau. Seconded by Shirley
Hickey. Carried.”
Aug.
12, 2007. Building Use Committee
“call
–congregational meeting to inform congregation of their findings and to ask for
expansion and upgrading of bathrooms.
Included in this would be the re-doing of the pastor’s study.”
Ssept.
10, 2007.
“$4600.00
was donated by Elizabeth Durichen for the choir. Possibility of using the funds towards the
new hymnals may be an option.”
Sept.
16, 2007. Minutes of the
Congregational Meeting
“Building
Use Committee Esther Mueller, Chair
Plan
A, B, C.
A) -expand and upgrade present washrooms, include
a family washroom and re-design the Pastor’s office --approx $10,000.
B) Build an addition onto
north side of the church, includes plan A and add 100 sq. ft. to existing
building. $140,000 --$150,000.
C) Leave the building
structure as is. Question of existing
boiler: Property Committee reports
estimates from $60,000. for geothermal and $28,000.
for contemporary.
Outcome—get more info and report back
Pastor
Richard Holm
“I hereby tender my resignation as
pastor of Bethany Lutheran Church, Woodstock, effective midnight, January 21,
2008.”
Oct. 1, 2007. “Need for a secretary discussed again—work duties discussed. Shirley [Hickey] will call other churches re:
pay schedule.”
Dec. 6, 2007 -“re Pastor Holm’s retirement
“Pastor Phil Heinze, Assistant to the
Bishop
-2
names of willing pastors: Ed Bastian
from Trinity, Windsor
Bob
Hutchison, retired.
“—went with Pastor Ed after interview
-hired for 1 year with a month by month
extension commencing February 17, 2008.”
“Holy Cow!”
Mon. Jan. 7, 2008. Pastor’s Report
“Cindy Doering hired as part-time
secretary. Pastor Dick spending time
instructing her as to various duties. He
says she is doing very well.
--transition between Dick and Ed “Pastor Ed Bastian will be officiating at
Annual Meeting. People are requested to wear name tags.
-pastor Ed will be official interim
pastor as of Feb. 16th, 2008.”
Wed., April 9, 2008. Property
“Glen Schwartz bought new taps for the
small kitchen sink.. He and Gerald Mueller installed them. They work.”
Thurs. May 8, 2008.
“We had the Energy Auditor in the
building...investing the various ways we have or are doing toward conserving
heat, etc. in our building. He will
forward his report at a later date. This
was done to be submitted for our use in getting Trillium Funding.”
“June 21 picnic to feature
‘Ol Country Mishaps’ “
Treasurer’s
Report -Louis Eckert
“Move that a Building Fund be
established to receive monies for future building or capital projects. All projects shall be approved by the
congregation and monies will be disbursed
only by Church Council. Any funds
deemed surplus to building or capital project requirements may be reallocated
by congregational approval.
Moved
by Shirley Hickey. Seconded by Inga
Hansen. Carried.”
Property
--“...sent out several requests to
Heating firms for quotes to replace the furnace.”
--“Pastor Ed’s name installed on
outdoor church sign.”
Tues. June 10, 2008.
“Church Picnic—June 22 outside,
weather permitting. Members are
encouraged to bring lawn chairs for the service and a salad or dessert for the
lunch. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be
provided by church council. ...We asked Pastor Ed to put in a good word so we
may have nice weather for our picnic.”
“Yukon
Youth Event --$1,000.00 budgeted for
the youth—Doering and Hadland families”
New
Business
“Some concern over the Property
Committee being stretched with general maintenance and washroom renovation.
‘The furnace project has entailed more work than expected with the
environmental audit necessary to receive grants and the grant proposals that
need to be written.’
“...The drawings that Phil [Ruhlman]
has completed will be kept until we are ready to move ahead.”
Sept. 21, 2008.
“—contract
for new furnace and the placement of water heaters awarded to Rick’s Heating of
Woodstock. Furnace room will be painted
before installation by end of September.”
Sunday, October 5, 2008.
“The November Fest is to be held on
November 16th. The Worship
Service will be held in the afternoon at 4:00 p.m. with the dinner at 5:30 p.m.
--Cabbage rolls, scalloped potatoes,
ham, pie and ice cream.”
Oct. 28, 2008.
“Drafting --Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Congregational
Mission Profile Survey was discussed and composed. ...met later to get the survey typed and
printed for council to read and then send to the Synod office.”
“This document is
used to help with selecting a new pastor to fill the vacancy when Pastor
Dick retired. This gives an incoming
pastor insight into the Bethany congregation’s history and plans for the
future.”
Tues. Nov. 4, 2008. Pastor’s Report
“Council met with 2 representatives
from Synod, Pastors Rick Pryce and Janet Weber.
They spoke to us on the Renewed Vision for Mission. Which was encouraging us to up our
benevolence giving. We are giving 7 %
and they would like us to give 10%.”
Worship
and Music
“The Christmas Cantata will be on
December 14th.”
Sun. Jan 11, 2009.
“Pastor Mark Harris introduced to
council”
“Pastor Ed Bastian volunteered to attend
the confirmation camp this summer and represent Bethany if we do not have a
pastor at that time. He requested
permission to purchase the puppet theatre...”
“Shirley Hickey motioned that we
accept Pastor David Hammer as our Intentional Interim Minister for Bethany
starting February 1, 2009. Glen Schwartz
seconded. Carried.”
“’Mission Profile’ to be sent in to
Synod”
“We talked about whether we should
join with another close by Lutheran Church and have a pastor look after us both
or maybe even three churches. ...”
Property
“Pastor David Hammer’s name installed
on the church sign.”
Sun. April 26, 2009. “Anniversary plans for Nov. 22 –to be held in
the Fellowship Hall and catered.”
Property
“Gerald Mueller was very pleased with
the response of volunteers following our Congregational Meeting. The insulation of the sanctuary will begin
with the southeast corner. Dick Holm
will convene the project and organize volunteers. The roof should be installed the first week
of May.”
“...—accomplished by June 14 at a
much-reduced cost of under $5,000.00 for the installation, dry wall and paint.”
May 24, 2009. Correspondence
“Bethany is invited to attend the
Canada Day Service in Southside Park”
“Bethany received an invitation to
attend a theological conference on June 5th and 6th in
Edmonton at Calvary Lutheran Church, entitled ‘The Courage to be Lutheran.’ “
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