President- Randy Gustafson
Secretary-Stacy Reed
Deacons- Sherri Gustafson, Cindy Lehman
BOE- Julia Young, Patty Young
Treasurers-Kathy Guyer, Jane Piepgras
Trustees- Ben Odegard, Chad Becker
Secretary’s Report: Stacy read aloud the December minutes as there was no January newsletter
produced.
Treasurer’s Report: December expenses were $10,026.01 and receipts $18,579.41.
Trustees Report: We presented the 2026 budget and went through the line items; Faith’s portion of the budget is sitting at ~ $ 98,000 Chad has fixed the programmable thermostats. We will continue to monitor the roof; freezing rain and snow can cause issues. There has been an E5 error code on the front sliding door, will try a reset before placing a service call.
Randy made a motion to approve the 2026 budget-motion passed-
Ralph approved and Julia seconded.
Deacons: Ash Wednesday- there will be two services, Faith’s will be in the evening. Good Friday service at Faith will be at 6:30pm. We will have the Easter Garden again this year.
Board of Ed: 33 children attended the JAM Christmas program; we will finish the year at the Presbyterian Church.
Ralph’s Report: 1 home visit and the Living Meadows Communion visit. 1 Lake Hanska funeral; Ralph conducted 2 Christmas Eve services in foggy weather.
Attendance for Christmas Eve services:
56 – Lake Hanska 5:00pm and 27 - Faith 8:00pm
Ralph would like to look at Faith’s time next year, the late service has not been well attended in past few years. The first 15 days of January involve many meetings and a retreat at St. Johns University. The Pray without Ceasing will continue each Tuesday with Janet Adams at Living Meadows.
Lake Hanska’s annual meeting will be Jan. 18th and Faith’s will be Jan. 25th. At this time, the Lenten Services are undecided as to if and when they will be. The executive Committee will meet prior to Lent and finalize.
Motion to accept reports was made by Ben/seconded by Kathy.
Old Business: Newsletter was not produced for January. Going forward, newsletter will be electronic/emailed. Those still wanting a printed copy need to request to have one mailed. Printed copies will be available at the church. February will be the last newsletter printed and mailed out.
New Business: Julia asked if there will be future 1st Communion classes? Also discussed Sunday coffee gathering spot/space, maybe open the sliding curtain to access tables. Julia inquired about a “Lending Library” and will check to see who facilitates the others around town. Can we start the Music worship Committee back up? A suggestion for the Annual meeting-Nominating Committee-requesting to have at least one member serve consecutive years.
Motion to adjourn was made by Kathy and seconded by Chad.
Respectfully submitted, Stacy Reed-Secretary
