Present:  John Bibby, Larry Coltrin, Dave Johnson, Ken Olson, Pastor Thad Fisher, Lori Schaar, Marsha Einhorn, Barb James, Herm Scharm

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Ken Olson.  The devotion was shared by Marsha Einhorn, and the opportunity was given for personal sharing. 

Conversations with Pastor Thad: Things have been going well.  He is still looking for people to join the Education Committee.  He is looking at what Confirmation is and where it is going at Lord of Life.  He also says that there will be some changes in worship in the coming months.

Natural Church Development:  Pastor is discussing the coaching component with The Health and Wellness Team.

Legend Park Update: $450 has been contributed from other churches towards this.

Business
            Consent Agenda: Herm Scharm moved to accept the Church Council Minutes from 3/18/08.  John Bibby seconded the motion.  Motion carried. 

Committee Reports
            Finance:  John Bibby stated that March has been a good month in terms of attendance and contributions. Marsha Einhorn moved to receive the report with a second by Barb James.  Motion carried.

            Worship & Music:  A written report was distributed.  Herm Scharm moved to accept the report with a second by Dave Johnson.  Motion carried. The committee is looking for people to be Assisting Ministers.  Also, training for new ushers would be helpful.

            Computer/AV:  The committee is getting together with a consultant for guidance with projection equipment for the sanctuary.  Funding will be needed for the equipment and installation of this equipment.  Dave Johnson moved to accept the report with a second by Marsha Einhorn.  Motion carried.

            Endowment Committee:  Herm Scharm moved to appoint Thaddeus Neururer to fill a vacancy on this committee.  A second was given by Marsha Einhorn.  Motion carried.  Lori Schaar moved to accept the report with a second by John Bibby.  Motion carried.

            Property Committee:  Response to previous Suggestion Box Items was given by the committee.  Currently, the committee is working on Spring Cleaning issues.  In the coming months, the parking lot will be re-coated and re-lined.  The roof repairs are also in the works.  Additionally, the committee continues to discuss the pos/cons of a personal lift vs. an elevator for future consideration. Marsha Einhorn moved to accept the report with a second by Dave Johnson.  Motion carried.

            Personnel Committee:  The committee is concentrating on generating a list of people to be on this committee and to be on the new Church Council slate.  Pastor Thad brought a discussion of the concerns with staff members being on Church Council.  There is no information in the Lord of Life Church Bylaws.  Ken Olson will draft a continuing resolution stating that a staff member cannot be a member of Church Council.  Ken will bring a proposed statement with the appropriate language on this issue to May’s Church Council meeting.  Marsha Einhorn moved to accept the oral report given by Herm Scharm with a second by John Bibby.  Motion carried.

Old Business:  Facility Use Update:  There will be a Life Line Screening on June 17th.  Also, starting June 1st- mid-July, Up and Coming Theatre will be using the church facilities (mostly basement) for practices.

New Business
Pastoral Transition:  The transition is going well, but it is an on-going process which will last for a period of time.  Support of all members is an important part of the process.

Annual Meeting:  The date for the Annual Meeting will be Sunday June 8th between services (approximate starting time of 9:15 AM).  Requests are out for committee reports/budgets.  Marsha Einhorn will check with Judy Voegtle at the beginning of May to monitor which committees have turned in their reports.  The absolute deadline for reports is May 18th.

Voting Members for Synod Assembly: Jim Shepherd will be one member, and we are still in need of another member.

Narthex Use: Tables must be put back after use.  A motion was given by Larry Coltrin with a second by John Bibby for the Property Committee to purchase a 6 ft. table.  Motion carried.  Larry Coltrin also volunteered to keep track of table sign-up/return.

Suggestion Box Items: It was suggested that full Church Council Minutes not be placed in Lifelines.  Rather, it was suggested that the full minutes be placed in a central location for members to view in a more timely manner.  Suggest to continue to post Council Highlights on bulletin board and use ‘Highlights’ in Lifelines.  This issue was taken under advisement, and finalized plans will be discussed at next month’s Council meeting. 

Other Items: none presented

Marsha Einhorn  moved to adjourn the meeting with a second by John Bibby.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned at 8:40PM.  All present joined together in the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schaar