Joy Council – June

6/16/26

Agenda

• Devotions – Performed a devotion where we walked around the church and filled out a space survey.  See pastor’s notes for specifics on this activity,
• We had an extended discussion on space utilization and now this could bring in additional revenue.
  • Mandy, Greg and Pastor to generate a list of room rental options and rates to present back to the larger council in July.
  • Extended discussion on weddings.
  • Discussed selling off the land (Mark, Tracy, Pastor).  Would need a survey, city approval, congregational approval.  Maybe 2-3 lots available for sale.

• Approve previous notes: approved as is – Corrie first, Mark second
• Endowment Fund:  Gift policy.  Giving team met.  Discussed how we can discuss giving in Sunday school.  Also, sent out a letter about ensuring charter members / all people understand the need to have Joy included in their estate planning.  Discussed how we can make it easier for people to give.  Discussed different directions / guidance to give people how they can request their money be used. 
• The pastor closed with prayer.
• David is out of office Aug 14th – Sept 1st. 

• Reports
  • Finance Update:  See Mark’s report for details.  We were positive $1,735 for May.  Year to date we are at a negative $25,249.      
  • Youth:  Getting ready for Canada, 9 kids and 6 adults.  Movie night is tonight.
  • Pastor:  Working with the giving committee a lot.  Researching grants as well.  On call for Pr. Steve Dowe.  Doing a funeral at Ezekial this week.  Doing a lot of visitations.  Setting schedules for the Fall.