Pastor’s Reports: Pastor Summer highlighted the April 20 Conference on Congregational Ministries and indicated that we need church members to attend. He also talked about the June 6-8 Synod Assembly where the new bishop will be elected. We need two to three representatives to attend. If you wish to volunteer to attend these important meetings, please see Pastor Summer or Ron Rupp.
Committee Updates:
Joanne Rupp (Stewardship) – In response to the letter sent to all Mission 300 pledgers, an additional $34,570 was received in the first two weeks of March. These contributions were in fulfillment of previously committed pledges.
John Minerowicz (Property) – The committee brought the following motion regarding the replacement of the parsonage roof to the council and it was approved. Funds are not currently available for the entire project that includes replacement of the roof, siding and windows. Replacement of the siding and windows will be considered in the future as more Mission 300 funds become available.
“Whereas the Parsonage Roof was damaged during the recent Sandy hurricane and overall it requires replacement, be it resolved that the Zion Church Council approves the replacement of the main roof of the Parsonage as soon as it is feasible. Further, it is understood that the previously designated and approved Mission 300 funds would be used to underwrite the costs associated with the replacement for an amount not to exceed $20,000.”
Tim Hunter (Finance) – Finance informed the council that the overall General Fund giving is below the anticipated income while the day to day expenses remain as expected and therefore, Zion is operating at a deficit. As reported by the Property Committee, the decision to replace the roof now and hold off on the siding and windows has been agreed to by both committees.
The Finance Committee brought the following Continuing Resolution to the Council related to the Endowment Committee and it was approved.
“An Endowment Committee of three to five voting members shall be elected at a legally called meeting of the congregation prior to the annual meeting. Term of office shall be three years, with one or more members elected each year. Members shall be eligible for reelection.”
Linda Held (Social Ministry). As Zion continues to host IHN and in response to the apparent need, 12 new beds were purchased for IHN – seven of them with General Memorial funds and five with a gift from an anonymous donor. Lastly, a group of Zion members has been volunteering at Faith Kitchen in Dover and have gotten off to a great start.
Wendy Minerowicz (Parish Life) – Two events are being planned by the Parish Life Committee: the Kentucky Derby Party on May 4, and the Music Sunday “After Hours” event on June 9.
Janet Hornich (Worship and Music) – It was reported that the design for the new communion rail has been approved and that the altar furniture restoration is continuing as planned.
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