Brian Plum, Pastor

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Lakeview Administrative Council Minutes: Sept. 3, 2024

Opening:
The meeting was called to order by Karen Kersey with prayer.

Present: Karen and Wayne Kersey, Marilyn Morton, Don Griffith, Janet Painter, Martha Keene, Bob Carpenter, Kathi McCormick, John Humphreys, Pastor Brian Plum, Becky Child

August minutes: Motion was made to accept the minutes from the last meeting and was unanimously approved. (Wayne/Bob)

Treasurer's report: Martha and Janet
Monthly update given. Expenses are about the same. No outstanding bills. Kids school item to be added to the report. Motion made to accept the amended report was approved. (Kathi/Don)

Letter from District Superintendent Joe Hill about payments due for district promotions and Heart & Hand Outreach Ministries discussed. Motion to pay the second half of the year in full. (Don/no second) Motion to pay total quarterly for the second half of the year approved. (Don/Wayne)

Discussion about when the budget is prepared, how district contributions are calculated and how many pledges are likely to come in for next year. Pastor Plum said when he receives the apportionment paperwork, he will get the Lakeview/St. Andrew representatives together to discuss the shared charge details.

Finance: Don
Discussion about a meal/pledge drive/informational session in early November. John recommended a gauge in the bulletin to show progress toward finance goals. Pastor Plum offered suggestions for ways to raise money toward the apportionment payments (meals, special offerings, yard sales, etc.)

Trustees: John
Kitchen sink is leaking again. John will adjust the temperature for Dick Thompson when the facilities are reserved. Kent cleaned and put in new A/C filters. Max is working on the playset out back. Could move it into the children's Sunday school room in winter. Donated baby swings to be added to the back playground.

Family ministries: Kathi
Planning a Christmas program for children like last year. Checking to see if Amelia is available to volunteer with Nancy Smith during children's church. Arts and crafts event for kids being planned by the committee.

Hiking report: Becky
Hikes on hold until Becky's health returns.

Nurture: Karen (for Linda Thompson)
Summer picnic was a success. Bible journaling is returning in September. Planning on a return of simple suppers in the new year. Linda A. is heading up the yard sale (Oct. 5) and plans to set up two weeks before.

Outreach: Wayne
Lakewood snack bags are starting up again with Martha and Kent with Riverlawn. Lakeview will provide 12 packs per week. The Gabriel Project had a good response, wrapping up soon. Kicks for Kids shoe project at Lakewood is coming in mid-September. Facility usage calendar is coming. Connecting with the Thompsons about taking over the keys. Discussion about emptying the scouts closet and selling/donating items that can be used. St. Albans Race Against Hunger is Sept. 28 and there was a motion for Lakeview to contribute extra pens to swag bags. (Bob/Janet)

Parsonage: Marilyn
Fence repair is ongoing.

Pastor/parish: Bob
Communion and visitation training is coming. Prayer list has started.

Pastor's report: Brian
Offered details on the shoe/socks donation project at Lakewood. Working on a children's sermon rotation for when Nancy is away. Heading up the nominations committee.

Pastor Plum closed the meeting with a prayer.

Minutes submitted by Becky Child.