Management Division met on April 12 at 6:00 p.m. Susan Johnston was unable to attend. Sue presented the March financial statements, which were approved unanimously. Things are slowly improving in March. We are expecting the Easter week services to help with our next report. We discussed setting up a new account for funds being received for Faith Formation direct donations. Pastor reported that we had received $5850 to date to go toward the new air-conditioning project for the Fellowship Hall. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Vic Maroscher

 

Property Division met on April 5, 2022 in the Education Building parlor. The committee shared ways we see God working around us in our lives and in the world. The list of open items from March’s agenda was updated. The plat map and new deed required for the shed permit is complete. The air conditioners for the Education Building are received at Tolson’s and installation will start soon. The Smucker House arborvitae replacement plan was reviewed and will be decided by Council at their meeting.

New Business:

• Motion to approve a new contract with Dale and Son Lawn Care for mowing was made by Dorothy Conser and second by Tony Ieropoli.
• Motion to approve revised quote by Soltis Julian to provide electrical wiring for the new air conditioners was made by Don Kuner and second by Dorothy Conser. This brings the total cost in at estimate.
• Motion to approve quote from Specialty Products for downspout repair on Education Building and church by Dorothy Conser as long as it includes tuck point repair behind downspout, second by Don Kuner.

Allan Wolfgang

 

Parish Education - “Give, Don’t Give Up” Lenten Collections will finish this week. Things will be delivered to Brightside, Big Reach Center of Hope, Christina House and Columbiana County Sheriff’s PROUD program after Easter. Children at worship Easter weekend will receive an Easter basket. Children’s Church will include an egg hunt. Eleven children attended. Catch-up Sunday will be May 22 starting at 9:15. Special recognition will be given to children who missed receiving Bibles and God’s Gift boxes during the pandemic. All 3-year-olds and other children will receive a special invitation to come with their parents to receive a backpack to use next year for Sunday School. Graduates will be recognized. Breakfast will be served. Cradle Roll materials are ordered and mailings will begin soon.

Diana Nordquest

Membership Division - We now have an active Facebook page for Emmanuel Lutheran Church members to follow. Please consider following us there. You will find service schedules, links for YouTube weekly service videos and Pastor Alan’s sermon each week. Also, we hope to include other special announcements and inspirational posts that will nurture your faith and renew your connection to your church family. If you have any ideas for posts, such as announcements of births, marriages, graduations or any life events you wish to share, please contact me at psanor@sbcglobal.net .... do not forget to include pictures. There are two other Facebook pages out there for Emmanuel Lutheran Salem that are not active. Pastor and I have not been able to take them down due to lack of proper administration rights. Please be sure to use the page with Jesus’ face as the profile picture . . .  Yes, follow Jesus! 

Peggy Sanor