IUCC CONSISTORY MEETING MINUTES
November 9th, 2009
President Michael Richter called the meeting to order with the following present: Don Arrington, Wyatt Bosse, Tom Dunk, Charlotte Hendrick, Yvonne Lingnau, Clint Mikeska, Bubba Morton, Cindy Nulisch, Bruce Oberhoff, Michael Richter, Bobby Zwahr, Bernice Meyer and Pastor Banda. Absent were Melinda Hammock and Randall Schmidt.
The meeting opened with a prayer by Pastor Banda.
Minutes: A motion was made by Yvonne Lingnau and seconded by Don Arrington to approve the minutes as presented. Motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Bank balance as of 10-31-2009 was ($16.87). This included expenses paid for the ’09 Open Market Place which have since been reimbursed. The “2009” Open Market Place netted $21,931.68. A motion was made to approve the report as presented for audit by Clint Mikeska and seconded by Tom Dunk. Motion carried.
Pastor’s Report: Pastor Banda presented his written report. President Richter read a letter of retirement from Pastor Banda indicating August 31, 2010 as being his date for retirement. Discussion was held on the search procedure. Clint Mikeska made a motion seconded by Bernice Meyer to hire Shay Meyer as the Director of Christian Education. with a pay rate of $18,000 per year with a $1,000 expense account for travel, training, books, etc. to begin January 1st, 2010. Motion approved.
Committee Reports:
Building & Grounds: Bobby Zwahr reported that Blue Jay Plumbing is supposed to dig the line between the new water meter and educational building on Tuesday or Wednesday. Mr. Zwahr has searched for door panels for the doors with holes. He reported that he could only locate 8” panels which were inadequate for the job. Bobby has spoken with Needville Tin Shop about stainless steel plates for the (3) doors which would be large enough to cover the holes. He is in the process of securing a bid from them. Mr. Zwahr also conveyed that he had met with Jerry of Precision Roofing and together they had found (2) leaks in the roof and will have them fixed. They also discovered that the floor in the ceiling was sagging where it was cut for the A/C and needs to be repaired.
Clocks for the classrooms were priced @ $3.99 each and it was agreed to purchase them. It was the consensus to replace the broken lighting above the Lord’s Supper embroidery with track lighting.
Worship: The committee met and is securing people for advent season. They are asking for help on November 22nd to get the greens ready and will hang them on November 29th. The Youth Christmas Program will be held on December 13th.
Christian Education: Pastor Banda reported that plans for perfect attendance awards were made and they had covered the games at the Open Market Place. They are now preparing for the Youth Christmas Program.
Brotherhood: Discussed the Christmas meeting and the possibility of hosting a steak dinner in January.
Mission & Outreach: Bruce Oberhoff discussed food distribution at Grace Community church on the 2nd Tuesday of each month and the need for volunteers. Canned goods are being collected for the Christmas baskets. On Wednesday, December 16th, help is needed to box the goods and the baskets will be handed out on December 19th from 9:00 – 11:00 AM. Toys will be purchased to place with the baskets.
The Settegast Heights Christmas party will be held on December 12th from 11:00 – 2:00.
The committee is also considering a mission trip to Back Bay Mission and Matamoras.
Old Business: Open Market Place signs are being returned and stored for next year.
The Constitution and By-Laws committee presented their revised copy. Bruce Oberhoff made a motion, seconded by Bobby Zwahr to submit the revised copy to the congregation for approval at the annual congregational meeting. Copies for review will be made available to members at the church beginning in mid December. Motion passed.
New Business: A budget committee will be appointed by December 15th. Outgoing consistory members need to find replacements.
President Richter read correspondence and building use requests were presented for approval.
Bobby Zwahr made a motion, seconded by Tom Dunk to pay the October contributions (OCWM - $1000.00, Eden Seminary - $500.00, Eden Home - $500.00) which were voted on at the October meeting and not paid. Motion carried.
The meeting closed with a prayer by Pastor Banda.
November Attendance
1st 8th 15th 22nd 29th
98 150 177 141 154
Perfect Attendance for October
Lita Meyer Rylie Anderson Keeli Teykl Tanner Baker
Trevor Baker Mikayla Mikeska Kyler Teykl Connor Baker
Lauren Bosse Madeline Gadway Landon Schultz-Zwahr Shay Blazier
Chase Miller Makenzie Raesner Kyle Dunk Valyn Antrich
JoAnn Morton Jill Phillips Shay Meyer Cris Meyer
Audrey Schmidt Shelly Baker Kelly Arrington Suzanne Mikeska
Cyndi Teykl Charlotte Hendrick Karen Gadway Anna Gadway
Brandon Anderson
Average Attendance - 46
Acolyte Schedule
December 6 Lauren Archer, Kelsey Dixon January 3 Reid Halbert, Chase Miller
December 13 Reid Halbert, Chase Miller January 10 Shae Blazier, Makenzie Raesner
December 20 Shae Blazier, Makenzie Raesner January 17 Lauren Archer, Kelsey Dixon
December 27 Lauren Archer, Kelsey Dixon January 24 Reid Halbert, Chase Miller
January 31 Shae Blazier, Makenzie Raesner
2009 – 2010 Sunday School Teacher Schedule
December January February
Nursery Suzanne Mikeska Charlotte Hendrick Shawn Winkelman
Nursery Kim Fredrickson Kim Fredrickson Kim Fredrickson
K-1 Shawn Thielemann Amy Bosse Shawn Thielemann
2-3 Carol Gerken Carol Gerken Karen Gadway
4-5 Stacy Schodek Shelley Baker Stacey Schodek
6-7 Robin Eversole Kelly Dunk
Confirmation Debby Wendt Cris Meyer Marla Sebesta
High School Shay Meyer Shay Meyer
Adult 1 Becky Oberhoff/JoAnn Morton Becky Oberhoff/JoAnn Morton Becky Oberhoff/JoAnn Morton
Adult 2
DATES TO REMEMBER
December 5 ADK Christmas with Santa
December 6 Blood Drive
December 13 Christmas Program
December 16 Senior Citizen Social @ St. Michael’s
December 19 NMA Christmas Baskets @ Needville Community Church
December 20 Christmas Sunday
December 24 Christmas Eve Service
BLOOD DRIVE
We will be having a Blood Drive on Sunday, December 6th from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Donations to the blood bank are especially important during the holiday season.
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Grace Community Fellowship has a food pantry that is open on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, distributing boxes of food to needy families. Volunteers are needed to help pack the boxes beginning at 9:00am and again for the food distribution beginning at 1:00pm. The drive-thru pickup begins at 2:00pm. The dates for upcoming distributions are: December 15th and January 19th. Your help is greatly needed!
NISD BAND CONCERT & FUNDRAISER
The NISD Band Boosters are having a fundraiser on Sunday, December 6th from 11:00 to 2:30pm at the KC Hall. There will be a BBQ Dinner (catered by Mikeska’s) and a Silent Auction. Plates are 8.00 each and To Go plates will be available. Tickets are available at Amegy Bank, Prosperity Bank and at Needville High School.
RELIABLE OAKS PERSONAL CARE HOME CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Reliable Oaks Personal Care Home in Needville is having their Christmas Party on Saturday, December 5th from 3:00 – 6:00pm. They are located at 11750 Padon Rd. (behind the Middle School and Jr High School). Reliable Oaks is a personal care home for the elderly and disabled. It is owned and operated by registered nurses with a passion for senior care. Please stop by and share in the fellowship with the residents, families and staff, stay to enjoy the Christmas refreshments and music.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Don’t forget to order your Christmas Poinsettias to decorate our sanctuary for Christmas or as a gift to the Organ, Building or Memorial Funds “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” a loved one. Plants are $12.00 each. Forms are available in the sanctuary or at the church office.
BROTHERHOOD
Our December meeting has been moved in order not to conflict with an event at the church. We will meet on Tuesday, December 15th @ 6:30pm. We will have a dinner meeting at a restaurant still to be determined. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend.
SETTEGAST HEIGHTS GIFTS
Just a reminder to have your Settegast Heights gifts at the church by Sunday, December 6th. Be sure and have the gift wrapped and identified so we will know which child and apartment it goes to. THANK YOU!
If I were the creator of words and my task was to thank all of you for your gifts, thoughts, words of encouragement, prayers for all of the wonderful things you have done, I could not put into words what you mean to us and the gratitude my wife Marilyn and I feel. In times like these you really learn who your friends are and who’s walking with their hand in God’s hand. May God bless each and every one of you. If you ever need me, I’m just a phone call away. Again, thanks for your love and kindness. I love you always.
From Don and Marilyn Dillard
OPEN MARKETPLACE
The Open Marketplace Committee held their final meeting for 2009 on Tuesday, November 20, 2009. The committee would like to take this time to thank everyone for their support this year, including all of the persons who donated items for the raffle, live and silent auction, country store, basket raffle, kids games, all of the baked goods, and including all persons who also purchased any of the above mentioned items including the meal. We also want to thank everyone who helped set up at the KC Hall, who worked that day, and who helped removed everything when OMP was finished. It is great to see how fast things come together when everyone pitches in to help. The final figure for OPM is $21,931.68. The raffle winners were as follows:
Handmade Queen-Sized Quilt Darlene Mensik
5” Live Oak Tree Danny Zwahr
½ Calf Gail Hoskins
$250. Master Card Rita Hedt
$250. Target Gift Card Lita Meyer
$250. Academy Gift Card Diane Sebesta
Glider Swing Frank Gorka
Shimano Rod & Reel Shelly Schmidt
$125. Master Card Erna Thielemann
$100 Lad’s Smokehouse Amber Matlock
Men’s/Ladie’s Quartz Watch C. W. Lamensky
$50. Gift Certificate Needville Feed Daphne Whitworth
In other business, after 12 years Tammey Miller has decided to take a break from being our financial person for OMP. We want to thank her for the long hours she has put in every year. The committee set the date for the 2010 Open Marketplace to be held on November 7, 2010.
ADK BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Alpha Delta Kappa, education sorority, is hosting “Breakfast with Santa” at IUCC on Saturday, December 5th from 9:00am – 11:00am. Tickets are $7.00 each.
NEEDVILLE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Needville’s annual Country Christmas will be held on Friday, December 4th beginning at 5:00pm. Local businesses will be hosting open houses, there will be local entertainment, food, activities for kids and a visit from Santa himself! Needville Community Church will have a Live Nativity and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church will be presenting “A Night in Bethlehem.” Admission is free.
High School Youth Highlights…
December 2nd: Welcome back! Are the holidays hard or easy for you? Are you in?
December 9th: Hanukkah – What does that have to do with us?
December 16th: Hayride to and from assembling Christmas food baskets at AOG on Hwy 36
& High School Youth Party
December 23rd: NO YOUTH – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
December 30th: NO YOUTH – HAPPY NEW YEAR! Be smart and safe…PLEASE!
Christmas Program:
Coming up quickly (December 13th) will be the Christmas program mainly put on by the younger youth, but in order to complete the play we must have 4 “cool” teenagers (or if you’re not cool just act like it) for this show. This means YOU! Please let me or Victoria Schultz know as quickly as possible if you are willing to do this.
Shay’s Sharings:
It’s rare that I get to just chat on this page since it’s usually full of things we’re “doing” and not what I want to share from my heart. With that said, I enjoy every minute with “my” kids on Wednesday’s (yes, even when you throw flubber all over the church, (but a little less than most of the time)). As the years pass it’s sad to see some of you go and yet it’s exciting to get the new group in. I like that you don’t all leave at the same time, but the 3 classes that move up help ground the freshmen and they also comfort me while dealing with the “loss” of our previous seniors. I know this is the middle of the school year and I don’t have to deal with this for about 5 months, but it makes me thankful for great souls like the youth of Immanuel. Without even knowing it you make my day better and I get a charge from seeing you grow and mature. All of you contribute to the life of this church. What I want to know is…are you contributing your best, your all, the real you,…or the leftovers? Do you get refueled on Wednesdays and Sundays? I know I do! Even when I’m running on fumes there is just something so electric about being with a bunch of rowdy kids that are full of life and even at times on fire for Christ in a real and tangible way. One of those ways is when we make the food baskets at a neighboring church. It’s hands-on and in-action love. We enjoy it every year. It’s magical. It’s Jesus! Afterwards we always have our Christmas party. Bring one wrapped gift that doesn’t cost anything (not food) and let’s celebrate. Don’t lose site of the real reason for the season and I’ll see you in church or youth, or hey…how about both?
December Birthday Blessings to:
John Bosse (7th), Haley Elliston, sweet 16 (29th), and Alli Eversole (30th). An extra special shoutout to Alli – this is her EIGHTEENTH birthday…woohoo!
CHRISTmas love, Shay-Shay
shay@meyerranch.net / FaceBook: Shay Prestridge Meyer / Twitter: buttercupshay
(832) 595-4028 cell / (979) 793-7656 home
Youth Postings!!
Youth Club Times Change During December.
December 2 & 9: All Children and Confirmation Youth meet from 6:00 – 7:30pm for Christmas Program rehearsal. Meal provided for all attending. If you have not paid your Youth Club dues, please bring a small donation.
*** Please note – snack and meal providers: Since there will be no snack, and we will be serving a larger number of children, please get together and plan the meal. ***
Youth Club Meal Schedule:
December 2: Ramey /Legendre
December 9: Shroeder /Raesner
Sunday School Christmas Program is scheduled for December 13th during worship. Rehearsals have begun but there is still time to get involved. Everyone needs to come to ALL Sunday School and Wednesday Evening rehearsals.
December 2nd During Youth Club
December 6th During Sunday School
December 9th During Youth Club
The Settegast Heights Village Christmas Party is Saturday, December 12th.
Adults and Youth: Please contact the church office if you would like to attend and help with the party. We will leave the church @ 8:30am in order to prepare for the party. We will return to the church @ 2:30pm.
Youth Club Schedule Resumes January 6th.
January 6th Youth Club resumes, money due for snacks or meals
Snack Provider Needed; Meal – Teresa/Carol Bosse
January 13th Snack Provider Needed; Meal - Rita Hedt
January 20th Snack Provider Needed; Meal – Antrich
January 27th Snack Provider Needed; Meal – Clack
NEWS FROM THE LILY PAD
Leaps and Bounds December 2009
Happy
Birthday Jesus!!!
Our focus this month is going to be on the true meaning of Christmas – Jesus’ birth! Jesus is a gift to us – the greatest gift of all! I hope that you have a safe and Merry Christmas!
December Schedule
December 3rd - Pictures with Santa
December 10th – Pizza Lunch Day
December 17th – Christmas Party/Gift Exchange and Early Release.
December 17th–Christmas Program 6:30. Be here by 6:00!!!!
Christmas Program
December 17th
The Leaps and Bounds Christmas Program will begin at 6:30. Please have your child here no later than 6:00. Your child will need to wear a white tee shirt and blue jeans. Refreshments will be served after the program. Please make plans to join us!
Did you know that Leaps and Bounds now has an email account?
Should you need to contact me, you can either call 979-793-6977 or email me at leapsandbounds@consolidated.net
Mrs. Ellen