First Trinity Lutheran Church

First Trinity Lutheran Church

Council Meeting – September 10, 2024

The meeting was called to order by President Russell Behrends at 8:32 pm. Mr. Dean Damme gave a devotion from Amos Chapter 1. Eight members were present. The minutes of the August 13, 2024 meeting were approved as printed.

Ron Malchow presented the Financial Secretary Report. General income for the August General Fund was $6,841.42, with total income at $7,079.71. The Savings balance was $83,172.16.

The Treasurer Report was provided by Kyle Spilker. His report showed a 8/31/24 balance of $38,448.94. August expenses totaled $13,135.73. Income from the Financial Secretary totaled $7,079.71. Interest from checking was $16.96. The beginning balance as of 8/1/24 was $44,488.00.

(Financial Reports are attached)

Brent Niemeier moved to approve the Financial Reports. The motion was seconded by Dean Damme and carried.

Elders’ Report – Dean Damme

- Next month’s meeting will be held October 8, 2024 with the Elders’ Meeting at 7:30 pm and the Council Meeting at 8:30 pm. Voters Meeting will be on October 20, 2024.

- Pastor Wagner will be preaching at Zion Harbine on October 13th.

Pastor’s Report- Pastor Wagner - Not Present.

Trustee’s Report – Jim Nelson - Not Present

Stewardship / Board of Education Report - John Niemeier

- Not present

Cemetery Sexton – David Faulder (attached)

- Total cemetery funds as of September 10 were $56,967.50 plus accrued interest and deposits.

- Mr. Dale Meyer has installed the cemetery placard in the cemetery parking space. A new rope for the existing flag pole has been purchased.

- There are three current CD’s with Lutheran Church Extension Fund.

Unfinished Business

- Discussion centered on the use of a tent at the 150th First Trinity celebration.

- The September Fish Feed income for Orphan Grain Train totaled $2,024.15 with about 125 people served.

New Business

- Kyle Spilker moved to accept the transfer of Rodney and Doris Luedders from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Beatrice to First Trinity Lutheran Church. The motion was seconded by Ron Malchow. The motion carried.

- James Hahn moved to accept Kim Burger-Zellers, Phyl Burger and Lyle Burger’s memorial presentation of a church cemetery bench and flags & flagpole. This includes funds for installation of the items. (Attached) Ron Malchow seconded the motion. Discussion followed. Ron Malchow moved to amend the main motion by accepting the bench portion of the memorial donation only at this time and the council will seek more information as to the flag pole and installation. Dave Barnard seconded the amendment. Discussion followed and the amendment passed. The main motion as amended passed. The Burger family made a memorial proposal presentation via zoom earlier in the evening.

- The Board of Elders asked for input as to the 2025 Pastor salary proposal they have been working on.

A motion was made by Kyle Spilker to adjourn, seconded by Ron Malchow. Motion carried. The meeting was closed with the Lord’s Prayer at 10:21 pm.

Members present were Dave Barnard, Russell Behrends, David Faulder, James Hahn, Dean Damme, Ron Malchow, Brent Niemeier and Kyle Spilker.

Respectfully submitted

Dave Barnard, Secretary Approved:

THOSE CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Sarah Genrich 1                         Joyce Belding 18

Oliver Nickel 5                            Brent Niemeier 22

Eddison Schuck 6                      Jesse Wagner 22

Evelyn Schuck 6                          Julie Schleufer 22

Tami Schmidt 13                         Trevor Johnson 26

Jane Bartlett 18

 THOSE CELEBRATING BAPTISMAL BIRTHDAYS IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Ronald Malchow 3                            Dean Damme 8

Jamie Brandt 6                                    Dwight Holtmeier 16

Todd Niemeier 6                                  Mark McAllister 17

THOSE CELEBRATING ANNIVERSARIES IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER

Eric*/Kellie Eyer 12

Dean/Stacy Damme 14

Lee/Anissa* Beethe 19

Dana/Julie Schleufer 19

*If your birthday, baptismal birthday,  or anniversary date is missing from our lists, please contact the church

office so we can include it next year.