Pastors’ Reports:
Pastor Summer reported on the January Visioning meetings and shared a diagram that captured what was said – that we are a community rooted in Jesus, lived out in worship, and connected in service.
Committee Updates:
Worship & Music - Janet Hornich reported that the committee is preparing for Lent and Easter. The work is continuing to move forward with the new sound system in the church and the altar table has moved forward to make room for the altar piece that has been mounted on the wall.
Parish Life – Wendy Minerowicz reported that there were 28 people at the German Winter Fest party, and Dinner Groups are ongoing.
Shepherding – Rosi Delia report that the committee is working on creating a “mapping” of the congregation intended to show where Zion’s members live in relation to Oldwick.
Youth – Tina Dornbusch shared that the youth group is looking forward to participating in Box City on June 1 and 2. The Rehoboth trip is also on the calendar and a Work Camp will be held in July.
Social Ministry – Linda Held reported that Zion is signed up to provide 20 people for New Jersey shore relief when the need arises. Social Ministry would like to prepare “relief baskets” at Easter time, similar to the December Senior Baskets and encourage more members to sign up to help at Dover’s Faith Kitchen. The next IHN hosting period is May 5 – 19.
Mission 300 – Pastor Summer met with Bob Durham and Judy Formalarie in preparation to add people to the Mission 300 committee and to develop plans for the historical celebration.
Property – John Minerowicz and his committee has met with the Tewksbury Historical Preservation Committee to review the parsonage restoration plans. The committee is reviewing bids that have been received from five different contractors for the work that needs to be done.
Evangelism– Donna Hunter reported that a New Member class is planned for March. Plans are underway for a social sometime in the spring for those members who have joined Zion since 2010, the new member shepherds, and Church Council members. Evangelism is continuing to work with Christian Education on creating a Children’s Prayer Book for the New Member/Visitor Bags.
Finance – Tim Hunter reported that the committee will be working to manage the 2013 budget and spending. Also, the committee will work with Stewardship to better understand ways to increase member giving to further support Zion’s needs.
Stewardship - On behalf of Joanne Rupp, Sandy Matsen reported that the committee will be sending a letter to Mission 300 pledgers to let them know the status of their three year commitments and progress toward completing their pledge.
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