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Rhonda’s Reflections

I recently saw this quote, "No one can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending". I really began to think about that statement. The conclusion was that we don't start over; but we begin again right where we are, making things better in our lives.

As a Christian, it is not about saying I will do this and I won't do that and then dropping the idea or falling short. It is more about asking God to help us each day, to have a deeper commitment, a deeper love, and a deeper relationship with God.

One day while in prayer God spoke to me in that still small voice and said, “"I am more than enough. I am more than enough in every area of your life." God also said to tell others the same thing.

This year I am determined to share this message. God wants our undivided attention in spite of the distractions and temptations that lie waiting around the corner. God longs to be our main focus.

How we will end this year will be determined by how we started it. Did we want to get more "INTIMATE" with the lover of our soul? I looked up the word intimacy and the meaning is to be close, familiar, very personal and private.

Do you want a new ending this year? Stop and consider that this could be the best New Year of your life. Your life can be filled with hope and peace. To know what the ending will be is an extra bonus. Why should every year be the same as the one before with nothing really changing?

If you feel stagnate in your relationship with God, then now is the time to rekindle the love affair with Him. God calls us to Himself and says, "Come away my beloved." Can you hear Him? He

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is tugging at your heart. The real ending in our life will be when Jesus says well done my good and faithful servant. That statement will be for someone who took the time to get to know Him, love Him, and that obediently followed Him.

May this be for you the best new year ever.

I’ll see you in church! Pastor Rhonda

INSTALLATION OF 2020 CONSISTORY The 2020 Consistory will be installed during worship on Sunday, January 5th. All Elders, Deacons and Trustees are asked to attend the service that morning.

CONSISTORY MEET AND GREET All current and new Consistory members are invited to attend the Meet and Greet on Wednesday, January 8th at 5:30 pm. (in Heritage Hall). Please bring a small dessert or appetizer to share and join us as we welcome the new 2020 Consistory members and thank the Consistory members who have completed their term. Following the Meet and Greet, the regular Consistory meeting will be held with the 2019 Consistory (2020 members observing until “New Business” is brought to the table).

CONFIRMATION RETREAT: The 8th grade Confirmation

Retreat will be on Saturday, January 25th, 10-4p in Heritage Hall. During this time together we will do group building games, complete four chapters in our workbook and take a tour of the church and sanctuary. Lunch and snacks will be provided. An informational letter will be mailed out to parents in the near future. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Keller.

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ANNUAL REPORTS FOR COMMITTEES, ETC. - Carolyn will soon begin preparing the 2019 Annual Report. Please submit your report to her by Monday, January 20th. If you can type and send it by email, it is most helpful - she can cut and paste!! If you have any questions, please give her a call in the church office.

ANNUAL MEETING IN FEBRUARY The annual meeting of the congregation is scheduled for Sunday, February 9th. There will first be a luncheon following worship. That will be followed by the meeting in which the efforts of 2019 will be reviewed, annual reports received, and the election of President and Vice President of the congregation will be conducted.

BACK BAY MISSION TRIP 2020: Are you ready for a life changing experience? We are planning a mission trip to Back Bay Mission, March 1-7, 2020. It seems far away, but it is not. Whatever your age, skilled or not, there is always something for you to do. You will help to strengthen neighborhoods, seek justice, and transform lives ....others yes, but your own as well. Those who have gone before will tell you about an experience unlike any other and people return year after year. Please contact Jeanette Tangeman, [email protected], or 419-234-7935, for details. All of us are Jesus' hands and feet on earth and this is one way to put your faith into action.

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BREAKING BREAD COMMUNITY MEAL

St. Paul’s offers a weekly free community meal, “Breaking Bread.” We serve meals from 4:30 to 6:00 pm on Thursdays (except the first Thursday of each month).

January 9

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January 23

January 30

Do you shop at Gordon Foods? If so, much like the Kroger Rewards Program that the Women’s Guild has, Gordon Foods has a points system. This point system greatly helps with purchasing food for our Breaking Bread meals. The next time you shop at Gordon Foods, ask them to credit your points to St. Paul’s Account #002159887! A little bit goes a long way! Thank you!

ONLINE GIVING IS AVAILABLE

Don’t forget that we now have online giving! It is available now by downloading Vanco Payment Solutions onto your mobile device by going to the app store or Google Play and search for “GivePlus Church” the download is free. We also have a button on our website that will also take you to the Vanco site. This service is available for your convenience!

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WE’RE GETTING A NEW ELEVATOR!!!! We’ve hired a

contractor and work is scheduled to begin in early March with an expected completion by the end of August. However, we still need to raise about $60,000.00. We’ve done an awesome job of raising money for this “uplifting” project, but need a little more help to reach completion. Anything you can donate is greatly appreciated.

IT’S A NEW YEAR AND A NEW BEGINNING

FOR OUR TOILET PAPER MISSION Our goal again this year is 2500. Let’s get rolling early this year and put the rolls in the Elevette Room. If you would like for me to purchase rolls for you, I can do this. Just give your donation to me or the office. I will be glad to help out. So, let’s just keep the paper rolling. Thank you for your past and present support of Agape projects. Jane Nuss.

On December 1, 2019, the church welcomed through baptism: Colby John Jameson Long, son of Nathan and Margo Long. Colby’s grandparents are John and Marlene Long. Welcome Colby John Jameson Long.

*~*~*~* On December 8, 2019, in a private ceremony, the church welcomed through baptism: Claydon Loren Milner and Madison Milner, son and daughter of Angela and Adam Milner. The church also welcomed through baptism: Angela Milner. Welcome Angela, Madison and Claydon Milner.

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Aluminum Can Recycling for the Youth Group

Thank you to everyone who is saving aluminum cans for the YOUTH GROUP. We will continue to save, collect, and recycle cans.

Cans need to be rinsed out and brought to St. Paul’s - just

leave them behind the curtain under the stairs of the Creation Station door. If you have a lot of cans and would like to just take them on to recycling and donate the money, it may be just as easy once they are in your vehicle. Thank you for your support.

JANUARY Birthdays!

3 - Wyatt Marsee 7 – Zoey Marsee 18 – Ollie Chisholm 21 – Ava Gottschalk

22 – Adelyn Clark 28 – Caroline Leffel 28 – Rebecca Leffel

CHRISTIAN ED NEWS: We are still in need of some teachers!!

If you are interested in assisting with Sunday school for one Sunday a month - we would love to have you join us!!! Many hands make light work!!

Christmas Program A huge thank you to all who contributed their talents to the Christmas program: We are so blessed here at St. Paul’s with our teachers and leaders, our parents and the children. Thank you to

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All Church Potluck & Fellowship Night It’s that time of year again to warm up on a chilly night! Please plan on attending the “All Church Potluck and Fellowship Night” on Sunday, January 26th from 4:45p-7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. The theme is Soup and Salad (or dessert). Please bring a soup or salad to share. Table service is provided. After our meal, we will play “The Best Game.” The next two potlucks will be February 23 and March 29th. Any questions, please contact Amy Keller.

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WOMEN’S NEWS

Many thanks for all the hats, mittens, gloves, and scarves that

were displayed on the Giving Tree. Many of these were handmade and all of these items will be much appreciated this winter. Over 130 items were collected and donated to Goodfellows. Your help in supporting this mission is appreciated.

Valentine bags will again be given to our homebound members.

On February 3rd and 10th they will be ready to be filled with candy and cards. Samaritan Sisters will set a date in January to decorate the bags. More details to come in the February newsletter! QUILTERS - meets on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to ??? in the sewing room. Questions? Call Margaret Hunter at 419-733-4332.

DO YOU CROCHET OR KNIT? HELP NEEDED! Looking for volunteers that are able to help out with making baby afghans. Yarn is available in the sewing room if needed. Questions? Call Margaret Hunter at (419) 305-1321.

The St. Paul’s UCC Women’s Guild will be holding BINGO on the following date:

January 13, 2020 Otterbein 6:00-7:00 pm

We are in need of BINGO helpers. Please call Janice Katterheinrich at (419) 394-3264 to let one of them know if you can help work the Bingo or if you can bring cookies.

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Dear church family, I want to thank all of you who sent me a birthday card and called me to wish me a happy birthday. I appreciated being thought of. God bless, Verneda Fark

*~*~*~* Dear St. Paul’s Women’s Guild, On behalf of the Auglaize County Crisis Center Staff, Board and Directors of families served, thank you for your monetary donation. It is due to your generosity that we can continue to serve families throughout Auglaize County impacted by domestic Violence. Auglaize County Crisis Center The family of Karen Adams would like to thank everyone for their sympathy and kind words. Thanks to Pastor Rhonda for her visitation and funeral service, the ladies who provided the luncheon, and to those who sent flowers, cards and made donations in memory of Karen. Thank you, Bob Adams and family

*~*~*~* Dear Church Family, We want to thank Pastor Rhonda and our church family for your prayers, cards, and visits while we were recuperating from our respective surgeries. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated. Jim & Kris Vanderhorst

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Dear St Paul’s UCC Women’s Guild: Thank you for sponsoring me for my Washington D.C. trip. I had lots of fun. A couple of my favorite sights were the World War II Memorial, the Holocaust Museum, and the Arlington National Cemetery. The World War Two Memorial was one of my favorite sights because it was very somber and sentimental. The Holocaust Museum was my number one favorite because it was something that represented all the people who were killed and that there are people that I know that are Jewish and they could have died at that time. Last but not least, another one of my favorite sights was the Arlington National Cemetery, because very important people are buried there and we are able to go visit them which is an amazing experience. Overall, I had one of the best experiences of my life and I am extremely happy I got to go. Once again thank you so much. Sincerely, Hannah

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SPECIAL THANKS to both Karen James and Neva Rowen for the outstanding meal they prepared prior to the Friday night musical! THANK YOU!

*~*~*~* Dear St. Paul’s, Our sincere thanks to Pastor Rhonda, Ann Vogel, Rich Spencer, Carolyn Garrison and Bob Schumacher for the wonderful funeral service for Jeanette Speckman. Our hearts were truly touched! Thanks also to the luncheon ladies, Kris Vanderhorst, Karen James, Neva Rowen and Joyce Greenawalt as well as everyone who contributed the delicious food. Craig (Lisa Durnell) Speckman and family Chris and Janice Speckman and family

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Our sympathy to the family and friends of the following members who passed away since the last newsletter:

Karen Adams – December 4, 2019 Jeanette Speckman – December 12, 2019

To the New Elevator Fund in memory of Jim Waesch: Kelli Jo and Joe Stirna, Jim and Kris Vanderhorst, Bob and Karen Adams, Judy Waesch, Bob and Carol Waesch, Glenda Kuck, Martha May, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waesch, Paul Waesch, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Weimert, Larry Weimert, Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gross, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fortman, and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Dammeyer, Willis and Ruth Henschen, Kathy and Steven Frankenberg Willis and Ruth Henschen, Willis and Ruth Henschen, Brian and Kathryn Vanderhorst

To the New Elevator Fund in memory of Martha Cisco: St. Paul’s Women’s Guild, Carolyn Schuller, Mark Schuller, Jennifer Schuller, Willis and Ruth Henschen, Willis and Ruth Henschen, Emma Schuller and Marissa Engle.

To The James Hospital in memory of Martha Cisco: Mary Alice Stoner

To the Women’s Guild Funeral Dinners in memory of Martha Cisco: Roy and Judith McGinnis

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To the New Elevator Fund in memory of George Gibson: Willis and Ruth Henschen

To Breaking Bread in memory of George Gibson: Jeff and Paula Husband, Doris Chivington, Janet’s Bible Study Group.

To the New Elevator Fund in memory of Jim May: Martha May

To the New Elevator Fund in memory of Karen Adams: Willis and Ruth Henschen, Mark J. Cisco and Company, Mary Puthoff, Dale and Mary Ann Thomas, Becky Rasawehr, Dan and Joanne Lampert, Dorothy Silver, Susan Wilkins, Judy Waesch, Carolyn Garrison, Doris Cook, Shirley Fisher, Diana Prichard, Jan and Craig Suchland, Gary and Sara Seewer, Karen Vornholt, Irene Lininger, Matt and Toni Finke, Bob and Brenda Klein, Jonny and Wanda Dicke, John and Norma Schroer, Steve and Shirley Bell, Mindy Dingledine, Jim and Ruth Ann Merriman, Henrietta Barber, Luanne Beckstredt, Cindy and Kim Strable, Lynn and Jack Lininger, Lisa and Bob Stahl, Mark Cisco and Company, Willis and Ruth Henschen and Ruth Dustman

CHURCH INFO CALL-EM-ALL - Please let the church office know if you are experiencing any problems with the Call-Em-All phone messages. Also, please contact the office if you would like to be removed from the calling list, or listen to the broadcast and at the end follow their directions to ‘opt out’ of any future broadcasts - this will remove your number from the calling list. Thank you!

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‘BREAKING BREAD’ COMMUNITY DINNER - If you would like to make a financial contribution to help with costs for the weekly community dinner, these will be gratefully accepted. Donations can be placed in the Sunday offering plate or mailed to the church office. Please be sure to indicate your name on the envelope if you would like to receive credit on your giving statement. Contributions of #10 canned food are also accepted.

FOR THE RECORD - INFORM US PLEASE!! If you will be going to the hospital or if someone you know is hospitalized, please call the church office and let us know. Please call the church office with address corrections or if you do not see your Birthday or Anniversary listed during the correct month. Call 419-394-3811. Thank you!! Cell phone # for Pastor Rhonda (563) 210-3508 [email protected] – Rev. Hainer’s e-mail address. [email protected] - church e-mail address. Use this to e-mail articles for the newsletter/messages for the Sunday bulletin. [email protected] - Christian Education and Youth Director email address. [email protected] to contact Carol Schmidt for the Email Prayer Team Requests. [email protected] – to contact Jim Huckemeyer or Rich Spencer email address. www.stpaulsuccsm.com - church web site address and most current worship service videos can be seen here. Televised worship service- our worship service here at St. Paul’s is shown on TSC cable - Digital channel 1 OR non-digital channel 2, every Sunday at 10:30 am and also on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm. There is a one week delay of the service shown.

STAFF OF ST. PAUL’S UCC: Rev. Rhonda Hainer, Pastor

Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant

Amy & Mark Dieringer, Youth Directors

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Jim Huckemeyer, Interim Director of Music

Andrea Spencer, Organist

Ann Vogel, Organist

Cynthia Hanover, Pianist

Tom Hevlin, Organist Emeritus

Bob Schumacher, Custodian

Rich Spencer, Audio and Video

Carol Schmidt, Email Prayer Team Contact

Kara Birt/Julie Speckman, Interim Christian Ed

Coordinators

Julie Speckman, Church School Superintendent

Amy Keller, Confirmation Teacher

Kim Opperman, Nursery Supervisor

Kroger Fund Raiser for the Women’s Guild – If you would like to support Women’s Guild with the Kroger fundraiser, log on to: www.krogercommunityrewards.com to sign up & register your

Kroger Plus card. NPO# is SK572. If you do not use the internet,

but would like to sign up, please contact Jane Nuss or Kris Vanderhorst. EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY - collected by the church school classes. Donated glasses should be placed in the basket at the North entrance to the sanctuary. LIFT CHAIR is available for 'loan' to anyone in the church who might have a need for it. Please call the church office for more information. ATLAS 600 VISION MACHINE - to assist those who have vision problems with reading books, newspapers, prescription labels, writing personal checks or viewing family photographs - making

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this possible with video magnifiers. This item is currently unavailable. ANOTHER VISION MACHINE - to assist those who have vision problems with reading books, newspapers, prescription labels, writing personal checks or viewing family photographs - making this possible with video magnifiers. This item is currently available to church members on a “temporary” basis. If you are interested in checking out this machine, please contact the church office.

WALKERS - If you have need of a walker for assistance in getting around, please call the church office. One of our church members has several different type walkers, which are available for loan.

RESTROOM ITEMS: If you have a need for shower chairs, toilet seat elevators and hand-held shower adapters, please call the church office. One of our church members has graciously donated a few of these items.

LAMINATOR - available in the church office. This is used by the Sunday School teachers for classroom projects and activities and by the office staff. We will also laminate items for church members for a fee of $1.00 per item (NOTE: maximum size we can laminate is 8 ½ x 11 inches). OFFERING ENVELOPES - are distributed by quarterly mailing. Please notify the church office if you are not receiving envelopes and would like to be added to this mailing list. Also......PLEASE NOTIFY THE CHURCH OFFICE IF YOU HAVE A CHANGE OF ADDRESS. COPIES - if you need copies made of any personal items, you may stop by the church office and we will be glad to make them for you. If it is a large project, it is best to call ahead. Cost for making copies for church members is 15 cents per copy if you use the office paper or 10 cents per copy if you bring your own paper.

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THE DVD/CD DUPLICATOR in the church office enables us to make multiple copies of the morning worship service. Please call the church office to request a copy. The charge for duplicating a DVD will be $2.00 each. Monthly sets of worship DVD’s can also be mailed at a cost of $10.00 per month. Call the church office for more information.

2020 CHURCH OFFICIALS

President of Congregation Mike Laird

Vice-president of Congregation Luke Leffel

President of Consistory Ralph Heckler Vice-president of Consistory Marsha Landers

2020 Members of Consistory Elders: Ralph Heckler Virginia Burroughs

Jane Nuss Marsha Landers Joan Leffel Mary Holtzapple

Deacons: Joel Tangeman Victor Long Carolyn Waesch Luke Leffel

Lynn Schmidt Melinda Silber

Lynda Hadley Kellie Kill Susan Braun Linda McDonald

Jennifer Ginter Susan Spencer Trustees: Greg Walter, Kyle Opperman and Larry Kill

FINANCIAL REPORT November 2019: Current Fund: Budgeted through November 30, 2019 = $250,339.87 Received through November 30, 2019 = $192,959.42 Expenses through November 30, 2019 = $202,278.75 Received through November 30, 2018 = $201,013.74

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Mission Fund: Budgeted through November 30, 2019 = $ 19,250.00 Received through November 30, 2019 = $ 10,952.00 Received through November 30, 2018 = $ 13,064.00

Status of 2019 Budget: Current Fund: Budgeted through December 31, 2019 = $273,098.00 Budgeted through December 15, 2019 = $263,995.87 Received through December 15, 2019 = $20,4662.69

Mission Fund: Budgeted through December 31, 2019 = $ 21,000.00 Budgeted through December 15, 2019 = $ 20,300.00 Received through December 15, 2019 = $ 11,856.00

MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 11, 2019 CONSISTORY MEETING

The regular meeting of St. Paul’s UCC Consistory was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Doug Spencer. Pastor Rhonda Hainer opened the meeting with a reflection that for many people who have experienced a loss, whether it be a job loss, change in marital status, health decline, death of a loved one, Christmas can be more Blue than red or green. Being sensitive to others who may not be rejoicing this season is important for the Consistory to keep in mind. Each member was given a copy of Zephaniah 3:17 to share with others as an antidote to discouragement/depression this season. “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Present: Elders: Joyce Roth, Jane Laird, Jane Nuss, Marsha Landers, and Ralph Heckler; Trustees: Kyle Opperman and Greg Walters; Deacons: Doug Spencer, Jerry Lucas, Kelly Kill, Melinda Silber, Carolyn Waesch, Lynda Hadley, Lynn Schmidt and Karen James. Also present were, Pastor Rhonda Hainer, Treasurer, David

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Dickman, Custodian Bob Schumacher, Administrative Assistant Carolyn Garrison and representatives from Universal Church Directories. Our guests from Universal Church Directories passed out samples to share with the changes/upgrades they have made since our last church directory in 2014. The representatives would like to possibly due a spring directory. This business will be passed to the Evangelism Committee. Christian Education and Nurture: No report Minutes:

Minutes from the November 13, 2019 meeting were reviewed. Joyce Roth made a motion to approve the minutes. Jane Nuss seconded. Motion carried.

Financial Report: David Dickman

David reviewed the Financial Report for the month of November 2019. There were no questions. President Doug asked for a Motion. Lynda Hadley made a motion to accept the minutes and file said minutes for review by the church Administrative Assistant. Ralph Heckler seconded the motion. Motion carried.

President’s Report: No report Pastor’s Report: Pastor Rhonda

Pastor Rhonda reported that the Thanksgiving Community Service was successful and well attended with over 200 people and the baked goods auction raised approximately $2,000.

Rhonda has conducted two funerals and 5 baptisms (three of the five were done in a private ceremony with church members present).

Wed. night Advent services will be held for 3 weeks. The first having 32 in attendance.

Two Communion/Candlelight services will be held Christmas Eve. The choir will perform at the 7 pm

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Christmas Eve service and not the 11 pm service. Communion will be by intinction.

Hospice Chaplain, Bob Sweeney, has invited St. Paul’s to be the host church for the 2020 Memorial Service to be held next Dec. 3, 2020. Carolyn stated that we have hosted that service in the past. Consistory members agreed to have the service here in 2020.

Pastor Rhonda asked the Consistory what their general consensus was of the friendship insert that is in the bulletin weekly and should we continue it. It was the consensus of the Consistory to continue with the insert weekly.

Pastor Rhonda thanked all the outgoing Consistory members who have served this church well.

Loose Offering for 2nd Sunday of January:

Discussion about alternating The Matthew 25 Fund and Helping Hands. Lynda Hadley brought up the fact that in early February we do a cookie drive for Crossroads and it would be nice to be able to give them funds as well. After discussion among Consistory, Lynda Hadley made a motion to designate the loose offering for the second Sunday of January to Crossroads. Kyle Opperman seconded. Motion carried.

Budget and Finance: David Dickman

David reported that the 2020 Budget and new Consistory members were approved at the December 8th congregation meeting.

David reported that he has received a renewal notice (every five years) from the Secretary of State regarding the Statement of Continued Existence. David will get the paperwork completed and sent back to the State.

Trustees: No report Elders: Jane Laird

Communion by intinction on Christmas Eve. There will be three stations at the 7pm service and two at the 11 pm

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service. Please let Jane know if you are unable to serve that evening.

Deacons: Lynn Schmidt

Deacons will need to be available to help the Elders on Christmas Eve.

Lynn will be getting the candles ready for the Christmas Eve service.

Christian Mission and Outreach: Lynda Hadley

Kathy Green (daughter of deceased member, Mary Maurer) is heading up a campaign for the Heartland Conference for Templed Hills which is in need of many repairs and/or upgrades. Their goal is $350,000.00 and have already raised $150,000.00. Consistory will review this subject more at the next Consistory meeting.

Personnel: No report. Pastor Rhonda reported that they have met and compiled a job description and advertisement for the position of part-time Christian Ed. Dir.

Elevator Committee: Lynda Hadley

The committee met with the architect and three contractors on December 4th. Bids are due tomorrow, December 12th from the three contractors. It is the hope to start the project March 1st with a completion by late August.

Trustees and the fund-raising committee will meet after the bids are received.

Glenn Hadley, through Lynda, requested that Bill Nuss join the Elevator Committee after his Trustee term ends in January. Bill has agreed to join pending approval of Consistory. It was the general consensus of Consistory to approve the request.

Old Business:

David Dickman passed out a copy of the Will of Beulah Kohler with reference to the requirements of how many Consistory members should be on the Scholarship Committee. Said requirement in Beulah’s Will states “It is

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my direction that five (5) members of the consistory of said Church shall compose the Scholarship Committee…” President Doug referred this matter to 2020 incoming President to look into in January.

Doug Spencer gave an update on the sanctuary screen. Money has been donated and Bernie Schroer, Rich Spencer and Fred Scheer are working the dynamics of installing a 500-pound screen.

Pastor Rhonda thanked Andrea Clark and her decorating helpers for the outstanding job of decorating the church sanctuary for the Christmas season.

New Business:

President Doug entertained motions for 2020 Consistory President and Vice President. Lynda Hadley made a motion for Ralph Heckler to be the Consistory President and Marsha Landers to be the Vice President. Jane Laird seconded the motion. Motion carried.

President Doug asked Consistory if we wanted to renew our membership with the Chamber of Commerce. Marsha Landers made a motion to renew the membership. Joyce Roth seconded the motion. Motion carried.

President Doug entertained suggestions and motion for the designation of the Christmas Eve loose offering. Lynda Hadley made a motion to designate the offering to the Current Fund. Kyle Opperman

January 5th will be communion. Upon consensus of Consistory, communion will be done by Intinction instead of pew.

There being no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm. Staff was dismissed and Consistory went into Executive Session and adjourned at 7:10 pm. Respectfully submitted, Doug Spencer, 2019 Consistory President Carolyn Garrison, Administrative Assistant

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Deadline for articles, announcements, etc. for the February issue of The Communicator will be January 21st at 9 a.m.

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