Church Council

Church council meets the 3rd Thursday of every month.  Council members welcome your interest and involvement. Click on their name below to send an email.


Council Members


David Loos - President

Larry Parsons - Vice President, Staff Support Liaison

Nancy Balzer - Secretary, Social Ministry Liaison

Rick Strub - Treasurer; Audit Committee & Finance Committee Liaison

Larry Knoell - Property Committee Liaison

Dean Jahns - Worship and Music Committee Liaison

Allison Tieman - CYF Committee Liaison

Michelle Millard - Stewardship Committee Liaison

Chris Statz - Media Liaison

Randy Blackorbay - Evangelism Committee Liaison

Sue Elsass - Property committee Liaison

COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY

October 15, 2026


Devotions were led by Chris Statz. Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by Council President David Loos. 


Old Business highlights: Several property updates were shared. The furnace supplying the office required a blower repair, which was completed. Carpets were cleaned and paid for by garage sale; Front stucco was power washed. Fall Clean-up was on Saturday Oct 10th which included cleaning the large sanctuary windows and trimming trees. 


New Business highlights: Chris Statz is looking into affordable/easy options for being able to display slideshows/content on the TV in the Narthex. 


Sandy Lenthe visited on behalf of a few members of Ruth Circle. Discussion centered around how to keep our church healthy and welcoming to encourage new visitors. One way cited was to volunteer to be an usher. We tend to have many spots not filled, but maybe congregants don't feel comfortable knowing what to do. Training was previously provided and was well-received. It was later discussed in the Evangelism committee update that we should organize another usher training session. 


Treasurer's report was reviewed and approved. Rick shared that September was lower in donations than in July and August. These months were better due to in part by a couple significant donations from investment disbursements. 


Staff reports were given by Pastor Paul and Pastor Erin. 

Drama is working on securing rights for a play for end of April. Pastor Paul thanked everyone for the 25th anniversary celebration. 


Confirmation kicked off about a month ago. Curriculum is intentionally without screens. Kids get to explore a new quest each week. On 10/25, the confirmation class is visiting Living Word to compare our church traditions with others. 


Committee updates were given. Adjournment was moved by Chris Statz and seconded by Larry Parson. Motion passed.