Our Savior’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

Church Council president Merle Hogrefe called the meeting to order after a short word of prayer by Nola Josephson. Those present were Phil Roberts, Scott Johnson, Sue Gnewuch, Bev McGriff, Merle Hogrefe, Luke Peterson, Tom Wessman, Brad Heuton, Mark Herrig, Tom Aronson, Pastor Petersen, secretary Nola Josephson, financial secretary, Sherryl Madson, and treasurer, Brad Hyde.

Brad Hyde gave the treasurer’s and financial secretary’s report. A motion was made by Brad Heuton to accept these reports. After a second by Luke Peterson, the motion carried. Pastor Pete will find out how we can earmark funds that we have pledged to the synod so that the money goes to LSI (Lutheran Services for Disaster in Iowa). Sherryl reported that there is $2,000 in the missionary fund. People in the congregation gave that money to missions, and it should be spent for that purpose. Bev moved to send $1,000 to send to Haiti through the ELCA. Tom Wessman seconded it. The motion carried. Sue made a motion to send $500 to Lutheran Lakeside Camp. Mark seconded it. The council approved the motion. (more…)

Church Council president Merle Hogrefe called the meeting to order.  Those present were: Nola Josephson, Brad Heuton, Merle Hogrefe, Mark Herrig, Tom Wessman, Brad Hyde, Phil Roberts, Tom Aronson, Sue Gnewuch and Bev McGriff.  Pastor Petersen was unable to attend the meeting because he just had surgery.  Although he came through surgery well, he bleeds very easily, and his Dr. has recommended that he stay quiet and not active.  This Sunday will be the Christmas program and St. Lucia.  He will be here for the Christmas Eve service.  Nola will do the nursing home service this Sunday.  Bev will call A Pocket of Posies and have a poinsettia sent to Pastor.  He plans to be back for the Christmas Eve service, however. (more…)

President Merle Hogrefe called the meeting to order.  Pastor Petersen opened the meeting with a prayer.  Those present were:  Pastor Petersen, Brad Heuton, Tom Wessman, Merle Hogrefe, Tom Aronson, Mark Herrig, Sue Gnewuch,  church secretary, Nola Josephson, treasurer, Brad Hyde.  Luke Peterson, Scott Johnson, Phil Roberts, Julie Helgeson, and Bev McGriff were absent.

Brad Hyde presented the treasurer’s and financial secretary’s report.  The motion was made by Mark Herrig to accept the financial reports as read. Tom Aronson seconded the motion, and it was unanimously approved by the council. (more…)

President Merle Hogrefe called the meeting to order.  Those present were:  Pastor Petersen, Julie Helgeson, Tom Wessman,  Merle Hogrefe,  Tom Aronson, Bev McGriff, Mark Herrig, Sue Gnewuch, Brad Heuton, church secretary, Nola Josephson, treasurer, Brad Hyde, financial secretary, Sherryl Madsen, and Keith Moe.  Brian Kinkade, Scott Johnson, Phil Roberts and Luke Peterson were absent.

Pastor Petersen opened the meeting with devotions from Hebrews, chapter 10.  He then offered a prayer.  Pastor Pete asked council members to tell him why they thought he was at Our Savior’s.  Some things mentioned were:

·         to help us heal

·         as a bridge or transition person

·         to lead the council

·         as a spokesman for the Lord

·         as a teacher

·         to teach us to agree to disagree in a loving manner (more…)

      An informal special meeting of the council was held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009.  Those present were Merle Hogrefe, Brad Heuton, Scott Johnson, Luke Peterson, Tom Wessman, Tom Aronson, Sue Gnewuch, Brad Hyde, Sherryl Madson, and Pastor Pedersen.  Pastor called the meeting to share and discuss some recent thoughts sent to Pastors from Bishop Hanson.  After some devotions and prayer, he reminded the board that the ELCA is involved in doing many good things throughout the world.  Their current goal is to work together with others to stamp out malaria world-wide.  They lead churches in missions of all kinds including disaster relief. 

After much discussion concerning the recent ELCA vote in Minneapolis, the board made a decision not to encourage the congregation to leave the ELCA at the present time.  Instead the board will encourage the congregation to be patient, open and loving.  Any actions taken, including the withholding of funds from the ELCA, needs to be congregation-wide.  Pastor recommends that board members, as well as all lay leaders of the church, attend one of the fall Bishop’s Conference Gatherings being held this fall.  Pastor feels that it is time to quit the anger and move on to do the good things and feel the joy.

The meeting was adjourned.

Sue Gnewuch

OSLC Board Secretary