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April 14, 2008

Present: Skip Alfson, Paul Lekang, Kathy Hammer, Pastor Gary, Jeff Hage

Absent: Carrie Voightman,

Meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. Jeff led the group in prayer and spiritual direction.

ENVELOPES: After some discussion regarding the offering envelopes it was decided to stay with the same for 2009 as we have done in the past. Future planning for a change should take place in fall as the order needs to be placed in April for the following year.

There were some suggestions regarding a different schedule such as sending out quarterly. Also discussed was inserting an envelope for the "Stewardship Emphasis" for the monthly emphasis that is planned to be in effect September 2008. The "Simply Giving" option will be promoted more. For 2010 envelopes the group will analyze the potential for a cost savings as well as try to be as effective as possible.

STEWARDHIP EMPHASIS: The monthly "Stewardship Emphasis" to begin in Sept. 08. Much time was spent discussing this issue. Jeff will bring this up at the next planning council meeting to get some suggestions on what projects should be promoted. It was decided that we would concentrate on 9 months versus 12 for the next year. Pastor Gary suggested we promote this as "9 in ‘09". The months would be September – May. Ideas included Bethel endowment, Synod Endowment, LSS, Food Pantry, Global Missions, Camperships, Habitat for Humanity, Open Borders, Mission trip-servant ventures, Kinship, National Gathering. The board was in agreement that there should be a blend of local causes as well as outreach beyond the local into national/world causes.

Pastor is concerned about the monthly emphasis communication. The promotion should not be only through Temple Talks. Paul suggested some sort of promotion during coffee hour such as power point running during the coffee hour without a formal presentation. Posters, photos, brochures, skits were other ideas for promotion. It would be the responsibility of the group that benefits to supply the promotional ideas and supplies.

REMINDER: All Board members and committees to attend follow up Vision 2008 planning process meeting Thursday April 17 at 5:30 for pizza meeting to begin at 6 pm .

Vision 2008 forums are scheduled for Sunday April 27 and May 4 at 10 am.

WORSHIP TIMES: Board of Lay Ministry is hoping for some feedback for summer worship schedule and the Fall worship schedule – 3 services?

Jeff would like to compare # of giving units year to date as compared to this time last year.

FALL CAMPAIGN: Pastor suggested we make some decisions at the next meeting regarding the fall stewardship campaign. A theme to be decided. Pastor has some suggested themes that he received via PDF files. We will consider those.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm. Next meeting Monday, May 12, 2008 7 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Kathy Hammer

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