New Bethel Church of Albany Township

Church Board Meeting Minutes

Monday, January 7, 2013

7:00 PM New Bethel Church Social Room

Attendance:

Betsey Nehf, Richard Albright, Joanne Waidelich, Tim Kleinsmith, Marilyn Lutz, Pastor Dave

 

Tim Kleinsmith called the meeting to order at 7:05PM.  Pastor Blitch opened with a prayer.

The minutes were read and approved.

 

Treasurer’s Report: Reference written report. Our total expenses year to date are $122,005.25 and the current total income is $108,257.71.The income in the last month has helped the deficit. The treasurer’s report was approved by Betsey Nehf  2nd by Marilyn Lutz.

 

Giving Record: Reference written report. Marilyn will be discontinuing envelopes to all inactive members of the congregations. She will be sending out a notification.  They will remain members of the congregation. If there is any address changes please contact Marilyn Lutz so we can keep our mailing list up to date. The report was approved by Betsey Nehf and 2nd by Marilyn Lutz.

 

Pastor’s Report: The Pastor mentioned that the keyboard is not working properly. He will be making arrangements to get it fixed. Carl Loeser Organ service was at the church on Friday. Tim will be contacting him to see what was done and what still needs to be finished. Colton Sterner has volunteered to organize a praise band. We look forward to enjoying this new direction to worship.

 

Old Business:

Sandwich Fundraiser:

The next sale will run from January 11- 25. We will be making them at 8:00A.M.and delivering after 10:00 A.M. on February 2nd. If you can volunteer please contact Joanne Waidelich.

 Committees:

We are starting the process of organizing committees. We have been brainstorming to find people that the board feels will be best suited for these positions. Please be open minded if you are asked by a committee member, it is an intricate part of ensuring the growth of the church for the future.

 

Next Meeting is February 4th.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:50.

Respectfully Submitted,