Minutes Joy Vision Council March 20, 2024
Opening Prayer/Devotion:
Hope Olson opened the meeting with a devotion.
Attendance:
Present: Tracy Banitt, Mandy Bernick, Donna Boatman, David Burleigh, Christy Canfield, Joe Fewer, Hope Olson, Mark Olson, Pastor Melissa Hrdlicka
Absent: Jim Flatz
Approve last month’s minutes
Hope Olson made a motion to approve the minutes from the December meeting, and David Burleigh seconded the motion. All agreed and the minutes were approved by the council.
Agenda discussion items
Group outing discussion / Update:
St. Paul Saints game – will connect with St. Paul Saints after Easter to pick a date and present the opportunity to the congregation.
Joy Directory update:
Pictures at Joy during Palm Sunday /professional company – 9:00 am – 11:30.
Malone School Carnival Donation Request: (Friday, April 19) Host a game, provide a silent auction basket, or cut a check? Donna Boatman shared the following thoughts: The last time we had a lot of new families join Joy it was when there was an increased amount of participation at 4K and Malone Elementary events. If there is any concerted effort to gain families, I recommend minister, council, HS youth and any adults to be present, run events at carnival or any event. Discussion: We should do a game/booth (temporary tattoos – Donna will get the goods and Kathy and youth will run the booth. We should also do a silent auction basket. Christy will take on the silent auction basket.
AED class:
RN can do a weekday evening or Weekend morning; council would like to do this on the third or fourth Sunday in April after worship; Hope will contact her.
New Business:
Kathy Sommer made a motion to increase Roxy Strey’s gift card to $200 since she is playing flute for every Wednesday evening worship service. David
Goals for 2024 Vision Council:
- Generosity
- Service
- Do more with contemporary music/band
- Be realistic with goals, don’t set us up for failure
- Outreach
- Membership and growth
Treasurer’s Monthly Report
Financial Information
Treasurer’s Report February 2024
Current Month:
Revenue for the month………$23,713
Expenses for the month.…… $32,757
Deficit for the month………….-$9,044
YTD:
Revenue YTD………..……..$48,720
Expenses YTD………………$58,676
Deficit YTD ………………….-$9,956
Previous 12 months:
Surplus ……. …….……………..Data not available
Cash Position:
General Fund………………….$34,364
Dedicated Funds…………….$22,234
Restricted Funds…….……….$2,693
Total Cash………………….…….$59,291
Discussion: Jim Flatz was absent, so no discussion.
Youth & Education Ministry Report
Christy Canfield
Ministry Report March 2024
Director of Education and Youth Ministry
Joy Lutheran Church
9th grade retreat was Feb 29-March 1. This event took place at the Church because the students had too many conflicts to travel to Roen’s cabin. Youth participated in several learning sessions students were able to share some of their life, ask questions, learned about what confirmation will mean to them…and so much more. Students enjoyed time cooking and eating meals together. They also played many games, and enjoyed time outside with a campfire and Four Square. We were also able to trave to Eagan MN To participate in FMSC (Feed my starving Children) meal packing. It was great to see the kids having so much fun!! On another note: the kids all left their phones at home!
National Youth Gathering kids hosted a Middle School lock in Saturday Feb 24-25 for kids 6th -8th grade. Students were encouraged to bring friends. We had 20 total kids signed up, 3 youth volunteers and 10 adult volunteers. Donations were collected to help send your youth to New Orleans. The students played games, learned about God in their lives…and had a bunch of fun! $63was collected in Donations from the parents of the Middle School Students. Check out the photos below.
EASTER BREAKFAST will be offered on March 31st by the church youth 8am-11am. Youth will be providing a delicious and slightly nutritious breakfast for a free will donation. All the funds collected will be used to fund the youth travel to New Orleans for the national youth gathering.
Summer mission trip details are starting to take shape!! Sleeping Giant’s park staff are excited to welcome Joy Youth back to the park. They have generously offered free camping, entrance fees, canoes, and fire wood… estimating about $1,500.00 to our youth again this year! I am grateful for the partnership that has developed over the past few years between the church and the park.
Families/kids have started signing up for Luther Park Bible Camp! This is exciting news that we again are offering a half off coupon for families in need of financial assistance. This is only possible through the support of our churches women’s group JWELCA. We are very grateful for their continued support of youth. Upcoming Events Parents night out Possible
Easter Breakfast Canada trip. Few Photos from the Middle School Lock and Confirmation Retreat BELOW
Pastor’s Report
Confirmation Retreat: was held at Joy overnight and went very well. Youth set their phones aside for the entire retreat and had a meaningful experience.
Easter Sunday Services:
7 am PACA service
Joy Church Services – 9:30 am (with baptism of Diana and Victoria) and 11:00 am
Vacation 4/2 – 4/7 (Tues – Sun): Pastor Tim Booth will cover pastor’s duties and any calls, but it’s okay to call Pastor Melissa if a funeral needs to be scheduled.
April Women’s Bible Study will be April 9th and 10th due to Pastor’s vacation.
May 5: Confirmation
May 12: Mothers Day
May 19: Pentecost, Baptism for Kelly Poff granddaughter, Senior Sunday
Pastor Melissa closed the meeting with a prayer.
Respectfully submitted by Kathy Sommer, secretary.