Pastoral Transition: The Council has heard that generally Zion’s members seem to feel secure that the Council is being proactive and taking action while taking time to discern the best direction for the church.
Committee Updates:
Finance – The Council directed the Finance Committee add a “transition” line to the budget for tracking purposes, to cover supply pastors, staffing education, etc.
Parish Life – Eighteen people attended the CEB Sing-Along and had a lot of fun. Summer Coffee Hour begins June 16.
Property – The CEB doors that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy have been fixed. The parsonage roof work is in progress. The paint peeling off the front of the church is being addressed.
The Council directed the committee to further investigate the costs associated with re-siding and insulating the parsonage and it will be funded with Mission 300 Yesterday money. The Council decided that the remaining Yesterday funds will be directed to the much needed parsonage work and that no more funds will be spent at the Church. The Council did not approve the restoration of the bead board surrounding the altar at this time.
Shepherding – The Pet Blessing will be held on October 13 and led by Pastor Selover.
Social Ministry – The work at Faith Kitchen is going well and has been very rewarding.
Stewardship – Time and Talent starts on June 23. There will be Cottage Meetings at the CEB on 6/23, 6/30 and 7/7 to encourage members to sign up for opportunities.
Worship & Music – CEB Worship begins on June 23 so the restoration work can be completed at the Church. The new pew cushions have arrived and the hymnal racks are being ordered. Memorial funds have been allocated for the processional cross and a new baptismal bowl. The new chalice was dedicated last week, in memory of Peter Lanka.
Youth –The Pancake Breakfast was a success. Planning is underway for “Cool and Connecting at Crossroads” this year’s multi-church work camp for youth.
300th Anniversary Celebration: The Palatines will be coming to worship on October 20 of this year. In the fall of 2014, the Pickell and Van Guinea families are planning reunions at Zion, which will coincide with Zion’s anniversary.
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