The church council met on September 9th.
Old business:
-- The Scott family will be taking the air hockey game.
--Thanks to John and Winston for the porch over back doorway of the church. The water problem at this door seems to be corrected. If the water problem is corrected we will get updated bids for the new carpet.
--We shall get 12 foam padding square for the kitchen floor in the large kitchen.
—We have not received any response from the Angel Food ministry.
--We are getting new bids to paint the sanctuary ceiling bright white and the front church pillars.
--We locked in propane for the 2008-2009 heating season. We purchased 4300 gals @ 2.32 per gal. from Amerigas. This is a 19% increase over last year’s price. We did not lock in oil prices.
New business:
—We are looking into the possibility of running duct work from the large fellowship hall in order to bring air conditioning into the sanctuary.
—A discussion was held on combining the adult Sunday School classes in the summer of 2009 and holding this class in the large fellowship hall. We may hold some worship services in the large hall in 2009 too.
—A dehumidifier will be purchased for the small fellowship hall.
—A choir gown will be purchased at a cost of $152.00.
—The college fund will be open for applications until October 1, 2008.
Long Range Planning and Future Building Needs
“We need air conditioning”. “We need storage sheds”. “We need more parking — especially closer to the church”. “We need a flat screen TV”.
We have many long-term projects on our 2008 goals and projects “wish-list”. The church council has spent much time in prayer and discussion as to which projects we shall work on next.
It is the opinion of the church council that we will work on the items that have been on our wish list for a long time. These items include: lexan on the exterior windows (this project is done; carpeting for the Sunday School room, hallway and narthex; copier; and paving the parking lot.
It will take us several years to accomplish these projects. The estimated cost of these projects is $55,000 to $60,000.
--Pray for and work for 10% growth in attendance of all services.
--We shall take $ $700.00 each month from the general funds and add it to the mission fund. Our goal is to give 10% of our general funds income towards missions.
--We shall continue to take $ 800.00 each month from the general fund and add it to our building fund for future building needs.
--Consider purchasing one follow spotlight.
--We shall continue the stamp ministry. Stamps shall be collected when there is a 5th Sunday in a month.
--The elders shall meet at least two times throughout the year.
-- We shall continue our blending of traditional music with contemporary music for our worship service. We hope to use contemporary Christian music at least 35 worship services.
--Tune the piano and organ.
--Consider purchasing a PC projector for the church.
--We shall continue the Christian Drama Group and have at least 3 plays in 2008.
--Consider purchasing a wired or wireless intercom system for our plays in the large hall.
--Consider purchasing two additional monitor speakers.
--Consider adding additional wireless microphones to the sanctuary sound system.
--Consider purchasing a portable digital organ/piano to be used in the large fellowship hall and for nursing home visits.
--We shall transfer at least $500.00 this year from the building fund to the Mt. Laurel cemetery fund.
--Consider developing a display area by the baptismal pool for national and Christian holidays. Cost to be $250 per year for the next 5 years.
--Because of the heat in the summer we may worship in the large fellowship hall for the month of August. (The church council is seeking input from the congregation on this idea. To do this we will need help with sound and music).
--Consider hiring a professional to stretch the carpet in the sanctuary.
--Consider selling 11 brown tables because they are heavy. Purchase 11 white tables because they are lighter and easier to move. We may purchase some round white tables.
--Consider purchasing choir microphones for the times when the choir sings in the large fellowship hall.
--Consider producing a 2008 church picture directory with the help of Olin Mills or a similar company.Work to be completed under the leadership of the deacons:
--We shall have two workdays (May 14, 2008 and October 15, 2008) from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
--We shall paint the interior the sanctuary roof.
--We shall consider putting a roof over the grilling area.
--We shall replace the shingles on the cemetery roof.
--We shall connect the small cabinet next to the dishwasher in the large kitchen.
--We shall make repairs to the door latch on the north side door.
--We shall make repairs to the interior ceiling on the north side of the sanctuary.
--We shall replace the mailbox for the church that is located on Piketown Road.
--We shall reinstall the church direction sign on the corner of Piketown Road and Route 39.
--Repair any additional road church sign throughout the community.
--We shall repair the light fixture in the Middler Sunday School room.
—We shall paint the steeple of the church.These are some long-term projects. These tasks are to be considered after we have paid off our current mortgage:
--Consider adding air conditioning to the sanctuary and the adult Sunday School rooms.
--Consider paving the parking lots. Work on the parking lot was to be done in 1999. We have an August 07 estimate of $32, 500.00 for this work.
--Consider carpeting the Sunday School class rooms, narthex and hallways. Estimated cost in 2005 was $10,000.00.
--Consider additional land development ideas for our property.
--Consider purchasing a new copier for the office.
--Consider installing a fire alarm system throughout the whole church. We shall connect the old part of the church with the new part of the church. (If cost is more than $10,000 move to long term projects)
--Consider purchasing hoods for the large kitchen stove and convection oven. We have a 1996 estimate of $7393.00 for a main stove kitchen hood and an additional $1505.00 for a CO2 system for the main stove. This does not include a hood for the convection oven.
--Consider installing carpeting with a volleyball court pattern on it in the large fellowship hall.
The church council
is available to serve you with any questions or concerns
you have about our mutual ministry for Our Lord and Savior Jesus.
The council
includes:
Elders:
Dan Snow 469-2340
Rodney Underkoffler 599-5808
Randy Swank 599-5930
Deacons:
Steve Parinisi 469-2177
JohnBeshore 545-3361
Tim Houck 671-9059
Deaconesses:
Beth Milbrand 541-1697
Gloria Zimmerman 469-2113
Linda Garman 469-077
2008 Church
Council Officers:
President of Church Council: Randy Swank
Vice Pres. of Church Council: Tim Houck
Secretary of Church Council: Steve Parinisi
Head Ushers: John Beshore and Dr. David Smith
Head Greeters: (for S.S.) Gloria Zimmerman (for worship) Tim
Houck
The church council meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the conference room. These meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and they are open to all the members of the congregation. If you have a concern or question, but you cannot attend the monthly meetings, write the question on a piece of paper and drop it in the “Suggestion Box” at the back of the church sanctuary.
2008 Sunday School Officers
Superintendent: Barry Straw
Assistant Superintendent: Dan Snow
Devotional Leaders: Loretta Hershey, Ruth Kitner, Ruth Potteiger
Secretaries: Jenny Gutshall, Jerrie Barrows, Arlene Houck
Treasurer: Lisa Suhr
Financial Secretary: Barb Straw
These officers will all serve for the coming year.
Financial Information & Attendance 
May Financials
The General Fund had income for the month of $11,871.03. The General Fund had expenses for the month of $11,916.61. The General Fund had a net loss for the month of ($45.58). The General Fund balance as of May 31 was $11,197.82.
The Building Funds had income for the month of $10,886.33. The Building Funds had expenses for the month of $4,046.86. The Building Funds had a net income for the month of $6,839.47. The Building Fund balance as of May 31, 2008 was $57,453.27.
Total available cash as of May 31, 2008, was $68,651.09.
Home Mission Council CD balance as of May 31, 2008 was $2,000.00.
Member’s First Savings Account balance as of May 31, 2008 was $25.00
Attendance Review - 1st 6 months of 2008
For the first six months of 2008, our Sunday School attendance is UP 12% from an average of 59.5 people per service to 68 people per Sunday School service.
For the first six months of 2008 our Sunday morning worship attendance is UP 7% from 150.5 people per worship service to an average of 160.7 people per worship service.
For the first six months of 2008, our Sunday evening worship service attendance is DOWN 13% from 71.2 people per service to 62 people per service.
For the first six months of 2008, our midweek attendance is DOWN 6% from 40.3 people per midweek service to 37.8 people per midweek service.
Wish List for the Church Building
The following list of items is a “wish-list” for the Church building. If you would like to make a donation towards any of these items contact any member of the church council. Some of these items have already been purchased and they need an underwriter. Other items will not be purchased until funds are available. Some of these prices are estimates only that may not include shipping and handling. If you want to underwrite an item and want to know the exact price, please see any member of the church council. If you know of a local dealer who has similar quality items at a lower price, have the dealer contact the church office at 469-2521.
Any donation that totals $250.00 or more shall receive a memorial wall plaque. All of these plaques shall be mounted on a several wooden boards. These boards have been placed at the arched doorway entrance to the large fellowship hall.
1 digital piano @ $ 2992.00 Christian art work for walls
1 walk-in cooler @ $6280.00 2 table movers @ $39.00 each
1 stair lift @ $4510.00 1 wall mounted projection screen @ $599.00
3 trash cans (fire safe) @ $114.90 each Clavimover (mover for digital piano) $280.00
4 guest chairs for pastor’s study @ $149 each table skirting for 2 tables @ $165.00 each
10-12 chairs for conference room @ $189.00 each 1 set of stage lights @ $6862.50
1 activity room window @ $740.00 carpeting for Sunday School rooms $9798.00
men’s room toilet partition @ $810.00 sound system @ $ 10,982.00
8 chaffer food pans (8 qt.) @ $34.90 each 2 choir gowns for the senior choir $175.00 each
small kitchen appliances 1 portable dance floor (9 by 12 feet) @ $1747.00
dish dolly with cover @ $175.00 to $765.00 1 window opener
3 portable letter boards @ $129.90 each 1 popcorn machine @ $327.00
sound panels for large hall $13,968.00 1 hot dog maker @ $679.00
1 exterior trash can @ $175.00 kitchen floor mats @ $35.00 each
1 exterior bike rack @ $198.90 curtains for the fellowship hall windows
Stove hood for large kitchen stove $7393.00 (1996 estimate)
CO2 system for large kitchen stove $1505.00 (1996 estimate)
Repaving the large parking lot $32,500.00 (2007 estimate)
Eight (8) lexan window treatments for sanctuary windows ($5555.00)
Purchase a portable keyboard for the large fellowship hall. $300.00
Purchase an amp for the portable keyboard for the large fellowship hall (if needed) $380.00
Air conditioning the sanctuary and Adult Sunday School rooms.
Carpeting the large fellowship hall.
Purchase a new copier with color copying & two sided copying. ($ 5700.00+ estimate from 2/07)
Install a fire alarm system throughout the whole church
Land development
ideas for the property