Trinity Lutheran Church Minutes
Tuesday June 10, 2025
6:01pm
Shalom Room
I. Call to Order/Attendance – Terri, Laurie, Elaine, Kim, Beth, Janel and Kendra. Meeting commenced at 6:06pm.
II. Devotion and prayer led by Kendra: Romans 8:38-39
Next Month: Kim
III. Administration
A. Approve Minutes – Approve minutes of last meeting. Janel motioned, Beth seconded to approve the May 13, 2025, minutes. Passed unanimously.
B. Treasurer’s Report – Approve the treasurer’s report for May. Laurie motioned, Kim seconded to approve the report. Passed unanimously.
IV. Previous Business
A. Church Day at Cedar County Fair – Thursday July 10th. Not a good fit for Endowment Committee. We decided to wait until another time.
B. Pastor Milestone Anniversaries
• Pastor Beth – 10 Years 06/22/25, Sending Card & Nursery Gift Card
• Pastor Donnita – 35 Years 08/15/25
• Pastor Pries – 50 Years 09/21/25
V. New Business
A. SAM Updates – Bishop Amy sent an email re a church in Iowa City that is going to have 3 SAMS. This fall there will be in-person training. Going to leave the baptism font in the aisle and open to use.
B. Updated Ministry Site Profile
Council review/approval of latest version of MSP needed
C. Mowing & Lawn Care update
Terri purchased a blower and weed eater for the lawn.
Liz will not be able to mow the lawn because her job at the care center is changing. We will be looking at hiring someone to do it.
D. Governance for Small Congregations workshop – Terri
Tuesday 08/26/25 10am-1pm Synod Office – Iowa City
Terri and Kim would like to go. We will also put it in the bulletin to see if anyone would like to attend.
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E. God’s work – Our Hands Day – Terri
Sunday 09/07/25 Time to Plan
Beth would like to have worship service in conjunction with service to the community.
All were given the assignment to come up with ideas. We need a volunteer to help organize.
F. Iglesia Camino de Emaus- Laurie
The synod would like to raise $45,000 in 2025 to strengthen their outreach.
Laurie will contact Bishop Cabrera about coming to speak. We could have a special offering for the outreach.
G. Committee Updates
a. Education Beth VBS Update July 14-17 6:00pm-8:00pm
b. Worship & Tech Kim
c. Property Laurie Door Update – Dan Roberts, Doors Inc getting
Estimate on door and threshold.
d. Stewardship Kendra
e. Evangelism Kendra
f. Human Resources Terri
g. Hospitality Janel Add to announcements
a. Finance Laurie
Working Groups
a. GRACE Janel 4 meals for Lensch’s & Korry mowed their lawn
b. Backpack Buddies Janel
c. Memorial Janel
d. Trinity’s Promise Terri
e. Vision to Action Terri Activity/Potluck with Zion UCC Lowden?
H. Other
VI. Closing Prayer
Continued/New Prayers For:
• Mike White & Family
• Henry Martin & Family
• Noah Lensch & Family
• Andrea Williams & Family – 5k in August in her honor
• Reda Albaugh
• Cleo Ferguson
• Ben Askren & Family – Michele (Moes) & Chuck Askren’s Son
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A New Pastor:
Dear Lord, we read in the Eleventh chapter of Mark, verse 24 that we should pray believing we have already received, so the leadership team of this church humbly comes to you with grateful hearts for your guidance pairing us with a strong, dedicated leader that will continue to strengthen our faith, grow our congregation and share your love with others. AMEN
VII.
Adjournment – Motion by Laurie to adjourn the meeting; second made by Janel. Motion passed.
7:57 pm.