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s healing and teaching, worshipping and seeking justice, saving lives, restoring hope, showing the light and love of God. Each United Church of Christ congregation is invited to financially support Our Church’s Wider Mission.

St. Paul’s participates in Our Church’s Wider Mission, by sending every dollar which you designate for benevolence on the weekly offering envelopes.

We do this because:

We are a part of the United Church of Christ, called to do God’s mission;

We believe it is important that we be a part of our denominations effort to touch lives around the world in the name of Jesus Christ;

We believe it is our commission to show the light and love of God, be it in Cairo, Africa, Native American Tribal territory in South Dakota, the Inner City of New York, or testifying before legislators.

We neglected to acknowledge in last months Tidings
that on October 15th, our congregation celebrated the

Highlights of
October Consistory Meeting

The regular monthly Consistory meeting was held on Monday, October 9, 2000.

Correspondence - A letter of transfer was received for Jeffrey & Melinda McGrory.

The Financial Reports were reviewed and accepted.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

CHURCH & FAMILY LIFE/SPIRITUAL LIFE - Doris Weber reported that the Rummage Sale proceeds were $1,675, with another check coming in when the clothing is picked up. Norma Lowe reported that 190 people were served Communion on October 1st. Committee is looking for a new Usher Coordinator Committee felt Greeters should be listed in the bulletin each week.

MUSIC - Organist Search is ongoing with one strong candidate, another being interviewed.

PROPERTY & GROUNDS - Flo Torok reminded all that December 2^nd is Fall Cleanup.

RESTORATION - Consistory members felt new members should be assigned to Restoration Committee. Reports should be included in every Tidings. Flo Torok stated the new sign is being prepared.

NOMINATIONS - Pastor Rich announced that the following candidates are willing to serve on Consistory: Angelo Lizardi, Sue Hoiberg, Duane Borwegen, and Dot Klesitz. Motion was made by Jim Erb and seconded by Doris Weber that these people be accepted for Consistory.

OLD BUSINESS

It was suggested that 2001 contract for Good Day Nursery be given to them by November 1^st. All agreed that the terms would be the same as this year. The amount for 2001 would increase to $15,600 which is $1,300 per month for 12 months. Motion was made by Flo Torok and seconded by Jim Erb to prepare and send lease by end of week. Motion was unanimously accepted by all consistory members present.

NEW BUSINESS

Pastor Rich announced that Jacqueline Rotteveel’s ordination paper has been approved and must now present herself to the Ecclesiastical Council on November 14^th at 7:30 p.m. We are responsible for refreshments for this evening. Plans need to be made for her Ordination Service.

While Pastor Rich is away, Rich Bennink will lead worship service on October 29, Rhonda Lemezis will lead on November 5, and Jacqueline Rotteveel will lead on November 12. Rhonda Lemezis will assist on both October 29 and November 12. Rhonda will make visitation on Tuesdays and lead the prayer service on Thursday mornings. Rev. Annalee Lakey is available for visitation on Fridays.

New budget was openly discussed - Steve Kirchner made recommendations. Budget was approved by all in attendance. Budget will be presented at November 19 Congregational Meeting.

Meeting was adjourned with prayer at 10:20 p.m. by Rev. Weyer.

Respectfully submitted,

Carol Lagowski

Church Secretary