December Council Highlights


· A finalized draft of the 2017 budget was presented to the Council for review.  The budget will come before the congregation for approval at the January 29th annual meeting.

· Mike Mikitiuk, Joanne Rupp and Ron Rupp are completing their terms on Council at the end of 2016.  Three new members will be needed to fill the positions vacated by Mike, Joanne and Ron.  Judy Formalarie will be the new Council President and Todd Rothermel will serve as Vice President.
· Pastor Summer reflected on his conference experience in Atlanta. He said that his training to become a certified coach was very beneficial and when completed he sees it to be another important part of his ministry.

· Pastor Summer, Judy Formalarie, and Bob Durham met with a potential candidate for the Director of Youth and Family Ministries position.  They were very impressed with the candidate and intend to invite him to the next Council meeting on January 12th and the Annual Congregational Meeting on January 29th .

· A request was made by the Tewksbury Historical Society to have their Art Show at the CEB on the dates of September 24 –October 7. 

· This month’s thanks go to:
* Kay Beagle and Jen Dalgauer for all their efforts in making Advent Parish Night a success.
* Meghan Stanski for making the delicious hazelnut torte for Pastor Summer’s birthday celebration at the Council meeting.
* Harold Wrede for figuring out the water system problem at the CEB and finding someone to take care of it.
* Rick Schroeder and the Finance committee for all their hard work on the proposed 2017 budget.
* Bob Durham for serving as Council President and Ron Rupp for serving as Vice President.
* Mike Mikitiuk, Joanne Rupp and Ron Rupp for their service on Council.
The next meeting of the Church Council will be on January 19th.


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