Minutes Joy Vision Council November 19,2024
Opening Prayer/Devotion
Hope Olson opened the meeting with a devotional reading
Attendance:
Present: Pastor Melissa, Mark Olson, Jim Flatz, Hope Olson, Mandy Bernick, Christy Canfield, Donna Boatman, David Burleigh, Joe Fewer (via phone)
Absent: Kathy Sommer, Tracy Banitt
Approve last month’s minutes
Donna B. made a motion to approve; Mandy B. 2nd . All agreed and minutes were approved
Agenda discussion items
Piano Position Update
Process continues to find a candidate. We do have a sub for the Thanksgiving PACA service.
Christmas services will be simple and more traditional with current music persons.
Parking Lot Update
Moved to December agenda since Ernie unable to attend
Attendance Graphs
Attendance is higher than last year but not by a lot
Discussion about adding a 2nd service
*concern about “burning out” current musicians
*music would be needed at both – traditional and contemporary
*possibly survey members for interest
*review CAT survey worship responses
*if folks are motivated – ask to form a committee to organize what is needed
Financial Update
October fell behind in revenue
Need a good November and December to make up deficit
*November is not looking good
*are 5 weeks in December to work with
Send message to congregation that we need strong donations
*Dec. 1st – Jim will give 3rd quarter report
*Dec.8th and 15th presentations (by whom??) to congregation about
why love Joy and why give
*also inserts in bulletin
Treasurer’s Monthly Report September 2024
Current Month:
Revenue for the month……..$23,427
Expenses for the month…….$28,975
Deficit for the month…………$5,548
YTD:
Revenue YTYD………….$259,653
Expenses YTD…………..$276,778
Deficit YTD……………….$17,125
Cash Position:
General Fund…………..$28,146
Dedicated Funds………$23,109
Restricted Funds………$1,293
Total Cash……………….$52,548
Chrisy report
Cookie sale was great – thanks to donations, kids working and serving at worship service
Several trips planned; winter trip, Mexico trip, Canada trip
Pastor report
It’s been a busy continuing ed month with training sessions. PACA Ecumenical Thanksgiving service at Joy. Christmas services will be 4PM and 7PM
JWELCA
Youth cookie sale and Quilters craft sales went very well! Planning for lefsa making (Dec. 6 & 7) and sale for December 8th at Joy.
Will be events for women in January and February.
World Day of Prayer at Joy on Friday, March 7th
Question was raised about Alternative Good Gifts program during Christmas.
*Marcia Lindseth and Kristin Tibayan have done in the past – will check with them
New Directory?
*David can print a new Directory if anyone needs one
*no plan to schedule photos during December
*possibly set up a photo space in church so families can take phone photos
Pastor Melissa closed the meeting with a prayer
Respectfully submitted by Hope Olson