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Mount Olive Lutheran Church 2170 Havasupai Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

June 2017, No. 748

OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP, SERVICE, and EDUCATION

Bells - Resume in September

Bass Clef Singers - Resume in September

Bible Study - Thursdays at 1pm

Ensemble - Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Circle - Resume in September

Confirmation Event-Resumes in September

Men’s Fellowship - Tuesdays at 9am

New Beginnings - Monthly TBA

Praise Band - Fridays at 5:30pm

Prayer Shawls –Resume in September

Quilters - Thursdays at 9am

Stephen Ministry - Mondays/2nd & 4th at 6:30pm

Sunday School - Resumes in September

Women’s Ministries - Resume in September

Woodworking - Monday & Thursday at 8am LISTEN to the “Winds through the Olive Trees” Sunday mornings at 9 am KNLB FM 91 knlb.com

“The Lutheran Hour” at 10 am

A Message from Our

Pastor Craig M. Corbin

Over the past several weeks, during the season of Easter, we have heard and read some very inspiring gospel texts along with the sec-ondary lessons. Most of our gospel readings have come from John. Personally, I find the gospel of John to be the most inspiring and up-lifting of the four gospels. The imagery and sense of promise that flow from this gospel give us much to reflect upon.

When we read the gospel of John, we get a true sense of who Jesus is and what his purpose was all about as he lived among us as the “incarnate” Christ. In some of his parting words to his disciples he told them, “Trust in God and trust also in me.” In one of my most recent sermons I commented on this “trust” im-perative from Jesus. I said, “Trusting in Jesus, this is what we have always known. It’s what we do each and every day of our lives, to simp-ly entrust our lives unto God and unto Christ.” I also said, this trusting in God and trusting in Jesus also, “empowers us, because Jesus lays claim to us and his promises of salvation and grace become and continue to be the corner-stone of our faith.”

I also stated and proclaimed, that “when we look to Jesus, when we take the time to really look to Jesus and look at Jesus, we see God.” And perhaps most importantly, when we look to Jesus and look at Jesus, we begin to see how Jesus sees and looks upon us. I reminded you and I reminded myself, because as I have stated multiple times, I have always been a firm be-liever that the meditations that I give are as much for me as they are for you.

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Mount Olive Council Liaisons

President………..…Nello Ruscitti…………….. Vice President…….Jason Anderson….….....Personnel Treasurer………....Steve Philo…...………Endowment Secretary………….Mark Cooper…..... Christian Education…..Catie Sondrol &Amy Conway Family/Fellowship….………….…………..Alice Hayes Personnel...…...…..…….………...……Jason Anderson Property…………..……...……….…..…...Susan Leifer Endowment………...….….Steve Philo & Susan Leifer Social Action/Outreach…...…….....…Leighton Kidder Worship………………..………………..Tony Morbeto ……….……………………..Larry Schneider Church………………..………......Pastor Craig Corbin

June Council Meeting - Thursday,

June 22 in the Music Room.

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Our Annual Mother’s Day Lunch was a huge success. Thank You to your Women’s Minis-tries Board for chairing the program this year, and especially Lois Scharnhorst for her assis-tance in putting the program together.

. Judy Thomas Emceed.

. Jill Ada gave our devotions:

Mother’s in General

. Several girls from our Youth Choir enter-tained us with a medley.

. Bryant Christensen {piano} accompanied Marcia Niemi and Liz Porter {violins}.

Also a big Thank You to the behind the scenes kitchen volunteers who prepared our luncheon plates, drinks and ‘clean-up’.

. A hostess from each table served their table guests which provided a smooth and quick delivery of plates for all.

. We started out with two tables full of deserts which quickly disappeared.

. Thanks to everyone who donated and par-ticipated.

The National WELCA Triennial Conven-tion is scheduled in July, 11-13, in Minne-sota. Our own Jean Anutta and Lois Scharnhorst will attend as MOLC repre-sentatives.

Speaking of Summer, this is your reminder our Ministries will be dark June through August. The Board will meet again the first Wed. in September at 9am. The first Circle meeting will resume on the second Tues. at 1 pm. Put these dates on your cal-endar as we look forward to planning the 2017 White Burro Sale {Oct. 26, 27, 28}, among other newsworthy events.

Due to the successful fund raisers of your Women’s Ministries, a new kitchen floor will be installed on July 5th by Cary’s Carpets. Cary’s is the business that did all of the floor-ing on our church remodel. Have a great and safe Summer! Pat Scheel – Secretary.

(AKA) WELCA JUNE REPORT

WINDOW STICKERS

1966-2016

These are for sale at the office. We are asking $2.00 each to help reduce our cost. The sticker shows 3 white crosses circled in white with Mount Olive Lutheran Church and the year within the circle. Use in your car window or in your home.

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GRADUATION CONGRATULATIONS!

To High School Graduates:

Paige Matzdorff, who will be continuing her education at MCC (with scholarships awarded) as she studies to become a teacher.

Kaycee Olsen, who will be attending Colorado School of Mines in Golden (with scholarships awarded), majoring in mathematics. She was also named the Coaches Scholar Athlete of the Year.

Kate Lynn Ronningen, who will be continuing her education first at MCC, then wherever her interest in the medical field takes her.

To College Graduates:

Rebecca Dewey, from NAU with a double major in chemistry and biology and planning to pursue her interest in a pharmacy degree.

Thomas Kidder, from U of A was first to receive a degree in a new field Bio-info-matics (combination of

biology and computer science) ….and to his sister Kathryn, a former NAU biology graduate now participating in a U of Montana bird lab project in Borneo.

Brianna Thorson, from NAU in biology and has been hired to work with the “big cats” by Nsync Exotics in Wylie, Texas.

Pastor Craig and Kim celebrated the accomplishments of their twin daughters, Grace and Ellie this past May as they both graduated from college. Grace graduated from Augsburg College, in Minneapolis, MN on April 29 and Ellie graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI on May 20. Both graduated with honors.

Ellie will be working at a

Ellie will be working at a camp in the U.P. of Michigan this summer. Cedar Campus is the camp and she will be serving as their “environmental education specialist”. Following camp, Ellie will spend the next year in the United Kingdom work-ing with a ministry of the ELCA called Youth and Global Mission (YAGM). She will more than likely be in a congregational setting working with a wide range of ministry opportunities in-cluding youth, elderly and social concerns.

As they look to the future,

Grace will be spending the summer in an intern-ship with an emphasis up-on “ministry discernment” working in a congrega-tion. Upon completion of the internship, Grace will be spending 12 months working with Lutheran Volunteer Corp, in the Twin Cities, out of the Minneapolis Area Synod Office of the ELCA with a special emphasis on “eco-justice”. Ecology, envi-ronmental awareness and sustainability.

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Pastoral Acts Worship Hours

5:00 pm Saturday - Traditional 9:00 am Sunday - Contemporary

The Worship Center is open for individual prayer and meditation

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

FROM THE LOCAL NEWS/MOUNT

OLIVE CONNECTIONS

“Retired Air Force Col. Leo K. Thorsness, a highly-decorated Vietnam War hero who was cell-mates with U.S. Sen. John McCain in an enemy prisoner camp, has died at age 85.” [His brother John was the pastor of Mount Olive, 1969-1973, and many wore the POW bracelet with his name.] “Melissa and Robert Wyatt of Lake Havasu City announced the birth of a daughter Dawn Elaine Wyatt, born April 29, 2017.” [Melissa and Bobby, who have been worshiping here, brought their 8-day old blessing to the 8 am worship on May 7.]

Congratulations! Sarah and Mark Cooper, members of Mount Olive, have a new daughter! The birth of Finley Alexan-dria Cooper, born May 19, 2017. Little Finley weighted 8.1 pounds and was 20 inches tall at birth.

Congratulations!

Sympathy and

Prayers

Our sympathy is extended to Linda Doubrava, the family,

and friends of Dave

Doubrava who died on May 11. No services

will be held here.

...and to Marcia & Dick Newark, family and friends

on the passing of Marcia’s Mother Evangeline

Chase on May 12 at her home in Pennsylvania.

Pastor Craig Continued from page 1…

So how does Jesus see and look upon us? The words from I Peter 2: verses 9-10 say it most succinct-ly and eloquently.

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy but now you have received mercy.”

There is a hungry world that is still yearning and desiring to hear these words of promise. May the Holy Spirit inspire us and “kindle in us the fire of Christ’s love.” We are blessed for the journey!! “Yes, with the help of

God.” Pastor Craig

Flag Day Wednesday, June 14!

Wave those flags high!

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Grab your capes and masks!

You guessed it right! Our Vacation Bible School theme this year is Superhe-roes! Together we will help the children discover their Superhero STRENGTH in God! VBS will be Mon-day, June 12, through Friday, June 16, 6:00 to 8:30 pm. We have a variety of jobs, needing assis-tance. We will take your help whether it is for one day or the whole week. You can sign up to help in the Narthex on the Superhero board next to the main doors to the Worship Center or call Catie Sondrol at (928) 208-6036 or Jenifer Clark (928) 662-8764. We will have a volunteer meeting to lay out the flow of the VBS week-Monday, June 5, at 6 pm in the Friend-ship Cafe. On Saturday, June 10, at 9 am we need all Superhero muscles, strength, and power to assist with transforming the church into a Superhero village! If you have a Superhero in the making who is in the age category of "going into" kindergarten through "going into" 6th grade, you can register them on-line at: http://2017.cokesburyvbs.com/mtolive or pick up a paper registration form at the church office.

We won’t leave anyone hanging because we have a

super VBS program planned June 12th-16th please check out Hero Central!

Beginning now and moving through VBS and sum-mer any time the kids come by church we are asking them to bring an item to help us fill some backpacks for children in need. Those who donate will have an option to enter a drawing for some awesome prizes. Backpacks will be filled, and our own students have the opportunity to be part of Blessing of the Back-

packs. August 6th after service we will celebrate Sunday school Rally day. Be sure to look for more updates over the summer!

We would like to thank everyone for sup-porting our Youth this year and look forward to con-tinued support. It takes a village to raise a child and we are doing a great job together!

Keep an eye out for information this summer for Pop-Up events. We promise they will be fun so plan to join us. Remember that VBS needs our help so sign up in the Narthex for any time you can commit to. This counts toward your service hours required in Confirmation.

Start thinking about our BIG TRIP TO TEXAS in 2018. We will be putting together our plans for fundraisers, and getting ready to meet lots of new friends.

We are looking forward to an exciting New Year be-

ginning in the fall and meeting our new 7th Grad-ers as they join us. Be safe and enjoy your summer.

As always we are here for you if you need us!

Sunday School We finished a great year of Sunday school. Thanks to all our volunteers and parents for support-ing our children’s ministries. An unsung hero of Sunday School escaped recognition however, Mary Hawkins, without Mary our kids would not have had healthy delicious snacks at Sunday School! A huge thanks to Mary from all of us at Sunday school!! Sunday school is preparing for a super hero fun filled year coming up and we will kick off festivi-ties August 6! Blessing Backpacks at the 9am service. Immediately following service will be Rally Day! We will have registration available along with games, food and fun! Sunday schools first day will be August 13 at 9am. VBS is coming up June 12-16 at 6pm if you haven’t regis-tered or signed up to be a Super Hero please do. We need your amazing talent! Have a beautiful blessed summer vacation! Sincerely, Sunday School Team.

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June Birthdays

1 David Moore Savannah Senica Peyton Sondrol 2 Jamie Blanchard Norma Wold 3 Dick Anderson Linda Doubrava Annette Johnson 5 Jason Anderson Henry Heins 6 Raiden Saari Carol Schroeder 7 Al Peterson 8 Lillian Aston-Stone Jenifer Clark Lorraine Jorgensen 9 Lisa Dewey

June Franzen Sharon Harvey Paige Matzdorff Christie Olsen Gary Smith 10 Bonnie Elliott 12 Athena Conway 13 Spike Johnson 14 Teri Johnson 15 Peg Haynes Hannah Janecek Matthew Lauer Emma Roberts 16 Bob Greear Dorothy Schneider Barbara Spinks 19 Tom Holtz 20 Larry Olsen 21 Ellen Chapman Helen Williams 23 Mylo Bjorkman

Jacob Lauer 25 Stacey Townsend 26 Kathlene Turner 27 Madilyn Sondrol 28 Emily List 29 Larry Wergin

3 & 4 Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13, John 20:19-23, Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 10 & 11 Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20, Psalm 8 17 & 18 Exodus 19:2-8a, Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23], Psalm 100 24 & 25 Jeremiah 20:7-13, Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39, Psalm 69:7-10[11-15] 16-18

Gifts Received

In Memory of From Marie Rees Bess Gorman, Evelyn Cramer, Marion Dietz, Peggy Lamb for the Debt Reduc tion Fund, Peggy Fierro, Sherry Drives, Johnny & Jerry Bodnar, George & Doro thy Murphy, Jack Salter, Dolly Harper, Orline McFadden, Bernie & Kathy Sporre, for the Undesignated Fund, Lennie Hart-Hawkins for WELCA, Ardis

Mewborne, Suzanne Waldron, Bill & Janice Dewey, Dave & Illa Moore, for Cur sillo, Suzanne Waldron for the Social Concerns/Outreach Fund

Directory Changes Leifer, Shirley 1221 Claremont Dr (Room 2) 86406 (Prestige at Claremont) Matzdorff, Lonny 3225 Thundercloud Dr 86406 Matzdorff, Tracey 716-0722

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The weather is starting to warm up and most of our winter visitors have gone back to cooler climates. Did you ever notice how many of our winter visitors become involved in service at Mount Olive while they're here? Many are involved in Bible studies, men's fellowship, woodwork-ing, music groups, quilting, prayer shawl group, Stephen Ministry, working at the White Burro sale, WOLCW, worship assistants, greeters and ushers, making and serving food, and the list goes on. I think part of

the reason for this is that serving God has just become a way of life for them and they don't take a "vacation" from serving. They have learned the secret that when you share your time, talents and re-sources for the work of God that you receive blessings. We are the hands and feet of Jesus here on earth and He's counting on us to share His love by serving others. We are each given time and talents and if we are willing to use them, God will equip us with what we need to accomplish His purposes. Most of us who were called to be a Stephen Minister began our training with reservations about our abilities but with the training, prayers and God's help we have 20 people who are now serving God in this way. We want to share God's love by being present when people are going through the "valleys" of their life. We are here to serve you and our ministry is available not only to members of Mount Olive but to our entire community. If you or someone you know might benefit from someone walk-ing alongside them, we encourage you to take that first step and contact Pastor Craig, one of the lead-ers listed below or any of the Stephen Ministers in our congregation who wear the blue name badg-es. Then one of our referral persons will meet one on one and thoroughly explain Stephen Ministry to the potential care receiver and they can decide whether they think they would like to have a Ste-phen Minister assigned to them. Hav- ing a Stephen Minister is not a sign of weakness but rather it's like giving yourself a gift!

Finally, "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." Galatians 6: 9-10

Andy & Lynda Anderson Kris Kidder Shelly Hales Cindy Renn 453-6871 846-0690 566-4551 566-1003

Beta Sigma Phi sorority of Lake Havasu City honored Jan Anderson as its

"Lady of the Year" at their Founder's Day dinner on April 26th.

Our own Jan Andersen is a true giver of her time and herself

to her church and Havasu Nursing Center.

She has volunteered for many duties and does them with a smile.

Jan is a very enthusiastic and optimistic person.

CONGRATULATIONS JAN!!!

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Yummy Food and

Fellowship!

Josh and Catie Sondrol will be traveling to Chiang Mai, Thailand August 9 through 16 to participate in an International Family Retreat through Joni & Friends. As you know, our church provides funding to the Tell Family who live in Thailand and manage the RICD Wheel-chair Project that supplies and adapts wheel-chairs and mobility aids to individuals with dis-abilities. Every year they have a Family Camp Retreat. Catie will be volunteering using her occupational therapy skill set and consult with the families and children. Josh will volunteer as a program lead for games and crafts at the camp. We will be ministering the word of Je-sus to these families. Janice Dewey along with her Friendship Cafe friends have generously volunteered to assist Josh and Catie Sondrol with their fundraising efforts to support their trip.

Watch for upcoming events!

Thank you all for your support! Josh and Catie Sondrol If you feel a calling to donate you can do so on-line or through “snail” mail with the following directions: Please go to:www.joniandfriends.org/supportEnter Last Name: Sondrol Account Number: Josh:FSB4223D Catie: FSAF077B OR Joni and Friends ATTN: IFR P.O. Box 3333 Agoura Hills, CA 91376 (please make sure they indicate your name and trip on the memo line)

"SIX LITTLE STORIES" (well worth your 30 seconds read!)

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Once all villagers decided to pray for rain.

On the day of prayer, all the people gathered;

But, only one boy came with an umbrella.

That's FAITH.

{2}

When you throw babies in the air,

they laugh because they know you will catch them.

That's TRUST.

{3}

Every night we go to bed

without any assurance of waking up the next morning;

but, still we set the alarm clock to wake up.

That's HOPE.

{4}

We plan big things for tomorrow

in spite of zero knowledge of the future.

That's CONFIDENCE.

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We see the world suffering;

But, still we get married and have children.

That's LOVE.

{6}

On an old man's shirt, was written a sentence,

'I am not 80 years old;

I am sweet 16 with 64 years of experience.'

That's ATTITUDE.

Have a happy day and live your life like the six stories.

When I was a child, I thought nap time was punish-

ment. Now it's like a mini-vacation.

"GOOD FRIENDS ARE THE RARE JEWELS OF

LIFE . . .

DIFFICULT TO FIND AND IMPOSSIBLE

TO REPLACE"!

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1/1/2017 Current Month Year-to-Date

4/30/2017

Income

Month Ex-penses

Income Expenses

Designated Funds:

Capital Reserve Fund $157,176.08 1,365.00 10,521.67 $146,654.41

Unrestricted Memorial Fund $29,379.07 100.00 39,704.19 2,135.76 $66,947.50

Restricted Funds:

50th Anniversary Fund $10,491.17 17.00 341.00 11,785.52 ($953.35)

Altar Guild Fund $975.13 $975.13

Bible Study Fund $1,248.52 423.00 398.07 $1,273.45

Bricks Fund $386.92 $386.92

Future Building Fund $400.00 $400.00

Clarke Street Landscaping $4,655.00 $4,655.00

Community Food Bank Fund $460.37 538.01 2,398.28 1,860.27 $998.38

Continuing Ed Fund (Senior) $767.00 $767.00

Cooks for Christ Fund $577.52 $577.52

Cursillo Fund $334.23 30.00 758.00 290.18 $802.05

Debt Reduction Fund $18,274.27 6,151.90 6,178.00 28,704.76 24,712.00 $22,267.03

Debt Reduction Matching Fund $61,208.50 48,905.00 110,000.00 $113.50

Decorating Fund $148.77 $148.77

Fellowship & Event Fund $633.44 $633.44

Flowers Fund $213.73 415.00 431.46 785.00 755.06 $243.67

Free Coffee Fund $989.00 300.00 $1,289.00

Havasu Mission of Love Fund $5,926.09 250.00 310.00 $6,236.09

Humanitarian Fund $58,647.37 581.66 4,771.04 $53,876.33

Liberia Fund $56,180.50 500.00 500.00 50,050.00 $6,630.50

Missions Fund $1,183.00 250.00 $1,433.00

Music Fund $1,573.60 40.00 265.00 $1,838.60

Outreach Fund $2,376.00 60.00 $2,436.00

Planned Giving/Endowment Fund $18,063.02 45,137.21 $63,200.23

Prayer Shawl Ministry Fund $1,263.84 75.00 253.75 $1,085.09

Radio Ministry Fund $2,540.78 50.00 200.00 400.00 400.00 $2,540.78

Scholarship (YES) Fund $12,523.91 $12,523.91

Social Action Fund $6,995.15 303.00 710.21 897.25 710.21 $7,182.19

Stephen Ministry Fund $1,046.26 $1,046.26

Sunday School Matching Fund $4,099.32 565.77 $4,665.09

Sunday School Project Fund $1,336.19 175.26 $1,336.19

The Lutheran Magazine Fund $68.84 $68.84

Thrivent Benevolence Fund $1,099.50 658.00 800.00 2,113.00 1,296.00 $1,916.50

Tirosh Fund $150.00 $150.00

VBS Fund $0.00 $0.00

Wheels for Christ $3,068.97 59.81 59.81 $3,009.16

Woodworker's Ministry Fund $3,478.87 2,779.00 3,810.19 4,022.00 5,660.38 $1,840.49

World Hunger Fund $100.00 $100.00

Youth & Family Fund $24,035.70 2,373.00 3,546.64 2,907.34 $24,675.00

Total Restricted Funds $307,520.48 $232,367.76

Total Designated + Restricted $494,075.63 $445,969.67

Mortgage + Int Pay-ment: $6,178.00

Mortgage Balance: $759,681.05 4/20/17 Thrivent Stmt

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General Fund Income & Expense Statement 4/30/17

General Fund Income: April Year-to-Date

Unrestricted Offerings $31,596.47 $132,037.04

Local Offerings $5,130.10 $23,232.86

Special/Other Offerings $1,353.00 $4,745.00

Facility Use Fees $75.00 $650.00

Friendship Café Income $317.79 $3,776.07

Interest Earned $116.30 $430.09

Misc Income

Rental Income $2,145.00 $8,470.00

Pass-Through Donations $46.11 $4,268.43

Total General Fund Income $40,779.77 $177,609.49

General Fund Expenses:

Administrative Expenses incl Pass-Thru $664.74 $7,758.63

Benevolences $7,172.66 $19,026.99

Friendship Café Expenses $342.55 $1,530.80

Christian Education Expenses $365.85 $1,050.28

Fellowship Expenses $48.99

Outreach Expenses $342.78 $2,081.57

Personnel Expenses $21,062.75 $84,866.76

Property Expenses $2,055.50 $25,822.74

Social Action Expenses $855.63

Stewardship Expenses $1,242.36

Worship Expenses $494.13 $1,842.37

Youth & Family Expenses $761.72 $2,140.42

Contingency Expenses $0.00 $0.00

Total General Fund Expenses $33,262.68 $148,267.54

Net Income $7,517.09 $29,341.95

General Fund Operating Balance $29,341.95

Bank & Investment Account Bal-ances:

Horizon Community Bank - Checking $23,407.79

Horizon Community Bank - Money Market $419,809.46

Horizon Community Bank - Planned Giving/Endowment Fund $63,379.83

ELCA Endowment Fund 12/31/16 $102,384.12

Month-End Bank & Investment Balances: $608,981.20

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Mount Olive Lutheran Church Congregation Council Meeting Minutes-Highlights

Thursday, April 20, 2017, 7 PM

Meeting called to order by Leighton Kidder at 7:03 pm in the Friendship Cafe

Present: Catie Sondrol, Mary Ann Fleharty, Pastor Craig Corbin, Alice Hayes, Nello Ruscitti, Leighton Kidder, Susan Leifer, Rita Kidder, Jason Anderson, Dorita Bare, Dick Newark, Amy Conway, Steve Philo

Reports: Minutes from March: Jason Anderson made a motion to accept the minutes as written, Steven Philo second, motion passed with the following correction:

Clarification on when audit will be completed as in minutes it stated end of year. In February it was dis-cussed that it would be completed by end of May 2017. Susan Leifer reports that she talked with Mike Bonney, CPA’s office and they have requested a back up copy and close of year-end 2016. Susan Leifer will follow up to ensure the agreement is end of May 2017.

Minutes reflect that January Minutes were approved, however it should have stated February Minutes were approved.

Committee Reports: See written reports. Fellowship did not have a meeting. Mary Ann Fleharty reported that Social Action and Outreach are now merged together and their first meeting is May 1 at 10 am.

Pastor’s Report: See written report.

Treasurer Report: In the restricted funds report the debt reduction matching fund with a balance of $113.50 will be removed

and the funds will put into the debt reduction funds. Income is actually under by $3,000, quarter to date, but doesn’t reflect in page 3 of report. Cub Scouts now shows $1,000. Friendship Café food for fundraisers isn’t budgeted or forecasted for and that is why the number is high. Last page of packet Stephen Ministry expenditure of $664 needs to be in Wheels for Christ instead of Ste-

phen Ministry. Closing cost of refinance wasn’t recorded and that is being fixed so next month the ledger statement will

match Thrivent Mortgage Statement with $762,000 as the actual debt.

Audit: Leighton Kidder did sign engagement letter with Mike Bonney, CPA. Leighton Kidder will provide a copy of the letter to the Council.

Parish Center Painting: Susan Leifer received 2 bids for painting the outside surfaces and side doors (not front door) of the Parish Center. The bids were $2,801, and $2,730 these bids were from individuals with experience, but not professional painters, as they haven’t returned the calls. The stucco is flaking along the ground on the most recently painted walls. Susan Leifer will seek additional bids for that. The Property Board will need to look at how the water drains off the roof so that future stucco damage doesn’t occur. Nello Ruscitti made a motion that Daniel Brown (bid of $2,730.00) completes the painting of Parish Center out-side walks and side doors, Steve Philo second, motion accepted.

New Business: Sunday School Superintendent: Jenifer Clark is now the superintendent. It is a volunteer position at this time.

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Stand Alone Sound System for Friendship Café: Pastor Craig Corbin reports that there are getting to be larger events in the Friendship Café. Amy Conway will discuss possibility of a booster for sound booth microphone with Dennis from Sound Bank.

Synod Assembly: Jim and Judy Day volunteered to attend on behalf of the congregation. We typically send 2 individuals plus the Pastor. No action needed.

Dean and Carol Hendricks: Alice Hayes will coordinate a going away party for them on Saturday, June 3 after 5 pm services.

Thank you to outgoing Council members: Amy Conway (running again), Rita Kidder, Mary Ann Fleharty, and Dick Newark.

Jason Anderson made a motion that the approved Council minutes be made publically available on Facebook/Website, Olive Branch, and placed in office, Mary Ann Fleharty second, motion approved.

Dick Newark made a motion to adjourn the meeting with the Lord’s Prayer at 8:50 pm, Jason Anderson second, motion passed.

Respectfully submitted, Catie Sondrol, Congregation Secretary

Detailed conversational minutes available at the office for your review.

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