May 2018

Upcoming Events

Consecration Sunday—Sunday May 20th

One Service at 10:00 Followed by a Spring Picnic to celebrate

Ministry & Mission

Congregation is to bring a side dish to share

SAVE THE DATES!

Get Ready for an adventure

Registration for

VBS Opens June 1st

August 13 to August 17

10 am — 2 pm

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Come As You Are, Be Renewed, Share the Joy

Dear Friends in Christ, The sharing of human warmth and affection is something which we all desire and need. Loving and being loved is one of the staples of human existence. Although love and physical affection enhance each other, too often the concept of love is too narrowly defined and even misconstrued when one makes physical affection synonymous with love. It simply is not! The art of expressing love is a very broad, inclusive, endeavor.

To discover how to be really good at expressing love, we must look to God - the greatest of all lovers. God’s love for us is not regulated by our response. It is always reaching out towards us. God doesn’t love us because we are so loveable. God doesn’t need to love us. Rather, we are in need of his love. In sending his Son Jesus, God demonstrated what true love really is. True love is a willingness to give yourself to another person, not for your sake but for his sake. Love regulated by another person’s response is not love at all. Love, in its purest form, is outwardly-directed rather than inwardly-directed. When another person’s burden becomes more important than your burden, that is the beginning of love. Love is from God. Paul recognizes this as he writes in 1 Thessalonians 3:12, "And may the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all men ..." The Lord gives us the ability to increase our ability to love. Want to know how to become a better lover? Open your heart and welcome in the fullness of God’s love. Let the perfect love of God within you express itself to people around you. A strong vertical love affair with God produces a strong horizontal love affair with others. Blessings,

Pastor Mark

Rummaging – A Fun Sport on a Saturday

A tough job for 4 days before the rummaging can take place – to let people come on down and hunt through, ransack, and search through the myriad of miscellaneous articles that for 5 minutes are neatly piled, stacked, displayed, and then ---

Taking the word rummage back through several language histories, “to search through a ship's hold” - Well, the SS Christ Lutheran hold was up for the search through miscellaneous items of clothing, household, furniture, knick knacks, electronics, and books. Once in awhile an item that is unique – one of a kind – comes to us with a STORY and defies anticipation, both of the source and of the story (no room here for the story)! The source, one of our seniors passing it on from a neighborhood curbside find and finding its way to one of our premier collectors of quirky, one of kind editions and to his delightfully quirky yard displays. Because (of all things) a traffic light – yup the red, green, yellow kind - we had one very happy customer.

We were amazed at the quantity of beautiful, adorable baby girl clothes that were donated and amazingly there were no baby boy clothes.

But to display even the most basic household items, clothing, electronics, furniture it takes a “village” of willing workers – to con-struct a display of these items pleasingly, make them easily accessible, checking for saleability, and then overseeing the sale and the cleanup. It doesn't happen in one afternoon, or two, or three - to be totally set up and ready to meet the rummaging public.

Our thanks to Cindy and John Terk; Dee and Fred Sulima; Nancy, Ken and Kenny Hill; Doris and Kayla Stickleman; Helen Gronus; Leanne Junker; Ellen McManus; Laura Primiano; Betsy and Alan Cunningham; Phil Bertuglia; Carol Carty; Helen, Adam, Steve and Peter Carioscia; Joe Callis; Cathryn Barbera; Vanessa Von Seggern; Pat Guenste; Betty Palazzolo; Jason, Emy, Joshua and James Terhune; Ju-dy Gauthier and Pastor Kreemer.

Thanks to all the donors and to all our friends and neighbors who came, rummaged and bought the treasures we offered – even the traffic light. In spite of local competition, the day evolved into Camelot. For $1,620 it was a good day for us and the community.

A special thanks to Cindy Terk, our Chief in Charge who, once again, has seen to the success of our event.

Update on what’s happening around Church…..

Committee Meetings

Executive Committee — Tuesday, May 8th at 7 pm Council Meeting — Thursday, May 17th at 7 pm

In Need of a walker, crutch or other supply to help you get moving again? Our church has several items to lend out. Contact Carol Schmid at 631-567-2112 who has volun-teered to connect people in need with the supplies that have accumulated in the church closet.

HYMNAL DEDICATIONS AVAILABLE

Hymnals can be donated in memory of someone but also in honor or thanksgiving for someone. The cost to donate a hymnal is $20.00. If you would like to donate a hymnal, please use the yellow envelopes. If you have any questions, please speak to Pastor Mark, Janet O’Mara or anyone on the Church Council.

Notes from the Stewardship Committee

E-GIVING Did you know that you can have your weekly offering given to church every week automatically without an envelope? Every week your designated offering is taken out of your bank account and sent directly to church. It’s very simple and you don’t have to wor-ry about forgetting your envelope.

ALTAR FLOWERS & SANCTUARY CANDLE The 2018 Altar Flower and Candle Charts are posted on the Communication Bulletin Board outside Pastor’s Office. Please remember your loved ones with an arrangement of flowers for $18 or by lighting the candle for $10. Use a yellow envelope and mark it Altar Flowers and Candle for your donation.

First Communion, Sunday, May 6th Blessings on James Terhune as he was welcomed to the Lord’s Table on Sunday, May 6th at the 10:45 service.

DUCKS TICKETS are going to be raffled off again this year. Get your chances in the Fellowship Hall during coffee hours. (2 tickets

per to a game.) 2 chances at $8.00.

These are VIP tickets! Proceeds benefit the Major Maintenance Fund.

CLC Women's Book Club

The next selection is Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. The discussion will take place on June 24th at 12:30 pm . We are always looking for more ladies to join in on the lively discussion and fun - join us! We meet at the home of Carol Carty

Contact Carol Carty or Veronica Kreemer for details.

Michael Frances, Diana, Angie & Bella Musa, Cory Olvera, Charles Salidano, Tom Martin, Steve Carioscia, Sabrina & Tom Dixon, Jack & Lillian Weast, Jim Howe, Jo-Anne Bule, Lubow Kopchynsky, Scott Birsner, George Morrison, Tom Mulieri, Tom Bruckner, Kensington Matthews, Betty Jo Molina, Jodie Ddesin, Brad Bowers, Sarah Faith, Alyssa Angeline, Sandy Raynor, Christine Sosebee, Albert Vitarelli, Rose Sand-erline, James Musa, Sr., Helen Jorgensen, Bob Watkins, Marie Curr, Madeline Weer, Terry Karl, Fred Weber, Theresa Williams, Barbara Kurtis, Edie Joseph, Jennifer Reinhart, Joe Cervenka, Lenny Crowe, The Hohn Family, Walter Hohenrath, Elaine

Reichek Engel, Tom Bonloski Lynn Walsh, Hugo Ramirez, Derick, Renee & Adolf Doti, Barbara & David Johnson, Hohenharth Family, Tony DeLeva, Becky Kreemer, Vincent Aprano, Debra Hamcke, Luis Canalasaparicio, Norberto Hohn, Cary Undt & Undt Family, John Lepnis, Lepnis Family, Lind & John Jeziorkowski, Dorothy Smith, Orlan-do, Judy, Ronald, Tom Loo, James Musa, Jr., Chris Koch, Michele Dookram, Gail Callis, George Mathew, Andrea Montgomery, Sharon Vitarelli, Louis Albertelli, John Jansen, Gayle Simon, Kara Koch, Katrina No-elle Alizade, Bertina Gamblin, Grace Schretzlimeir, Jason Terhune, Ethan, Grayson & Delany, The Knerich Family, Michael, Kathleen Simmons, Margaret Lenahan, Gloria Marsh, Linda Zarou, Lyn Sutcheck, Karen Forestell, Ron Fuzia, Helen Franke, Omar Sealey, Branden Compitello, Caitlyn Reilly, Christian Feliciano, Richard Dinkel, Marie von Barger, Pastor Mark, Keith Liford, Ellen Jane Bruckner, Pat DeAngelis, Muriel Ubell, Noah James LeBron, Sonia Soviero, Mary Schiavo, Sarah Link, Mary Kate Connors

SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Alex Newhoff, Nikko Navarro, Travis Montgomery, Matthew Gal-lino, Gregory Longacre, Justin Hol-ke, Brian McClain, Daniel Eichner, Brian Eichner, Sean Moller, Evan Book, Brett Marcinik, Alexandria Gentry

Thoughts of Judy Gauthier

SOMETIMES we suffer through change...change that impedes how things have been going along just fine ...change anywhere that for some feels like 'too much, too soon'...SOMETIMES not soon enough...SOMETIMES change imposes on our personal status quo-'nobody asked me/told me about that!'...OR, we realize some changes are all for good!

Some changes come along by chance; not planned for or decided on...just unforeseen opportunities that if we look at that word-just one letter different-and it makes all the difference on whether we rail against a change that offers an unexpected chance! Moving the G out and the C in makes a big difference in a small word.

But,alas, change often pokes us in the eye rather than pats us on the head-we don't look for the opportunity.....maybe its time to revisit the poke-unfold the re-sistant arms-take a chance on change.

So much for LECTURE on kenisis(body language)

Recently we have been blessed with chance that has and will bring change--our new Director of Music -innovative,talented and enthusiastic is setting us up for be-coming a better, more confident choir...there will be changes there will be chanc-es there will be positive results!

We have set out on a journey of VISIONING- what we foresee as the positive future of Christ Lutheran Church-there will be change , change that we bring about to-gether and chances that will be seen along the way. In our 103 years we have en-dured, embraced and empowered change- with one unchanging guarantee...5 words from the hymn "ABIDE WITH ME" THOU CHANGEST NOT O LORD! - written in stone!

Judy G.

2018 Vacation Bible School

August 13-17, 2018

Coming soon! Let the planning begin! Looking for Confirmands, Senior Youth and anyone else interested to help plan this year’s VBS program.

Recreation & Games Work with Small groups Water Fun Day Singing!

Please fill out form below and return to Pastor Kreemer as soon as possible.

Youth volunteers: Please have your parents sign the form as well.

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I, _________________________will attend and help at VBS for 2018 on these

dates: ________________whole week (10 – 2) or _____________ M T W Th Fr

(check) (circle)

Signature of Parent___________________________________________

SUNDAY SCHOOL

3 year olds to 5th Graders Every Sunday during the 10:45 Service

Lessons, crafts , music and more!

Jr. Youth Group

May 20st—Regular Meeting after the late service June 4th—Father’s Day Craft Discussion for fall fundraiser

June 3rd — Last meeting for Junior Youth Outside Party time!

All 5 to 11 year olds welcome Call Jean Musa at 631-901-3776

With any questions.

6th through 8th grades: Confirmation Classes continue on Wednesdays, May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th from 7 pm — 8 pm

Make sure to complete your Confirmation Notes at each service. Forms can be picked up and returned to the basket in the narthex.

Take Your Faith Outside this

Welcome to Camp Ma-He-Tu

Best. Camp. Ever. A sleep away camp for girls ages 7-15. Cel-ebrating our 81st summer on the shores of Lake Kanawaukee in Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain, just 40 miles north of New York City.

Not ready to let your daughter go to camp on her own or do

you need a break? Check out Ma-He-Tu’s Women

in the Woods - June 30th to July 4th

Girls of ALL ages just wanna have fun! Moth-ers and daughters - Aunts and nieces - Friends young... and not so young.... All women and girls are welcome. Come spend one day, or even a few playing, laughing, singing and relax-

ing .Check out the website at http://www.mahetu.org

The 86th Annual Lutheran Summer Conference at Silver

Bay “A week unlike any other.” We invite you to join

three hundred others this summer at the annual Luther-

an Summer Conference on the YMCA’s spectacular cam-

pus at Silver Bay on beautiful Lake George in the Adiron-

dacks. An all-inclusive, Christian getaway with fun for

every age All on-campus accommodations include all

meals and activity costs. A Conference Fee ($65/ person

or $325 maximum for families) includes all Lutheran pro-

gramming, including evening activities, classes and dis-

counted conference rates for Silver Bay. Silver Bay also

offers morning camp programming for all children

through age 13. Saturday, July 14th — Friday, July 20th,

2018 For more information on Silver Bay contact our registrar,

Karen Hoffman, for information: LutheranSummerConfer-

ence@gmail.com , (203) 454-2842

Pinecrest is a Lutheran Leadership school which meets annually for a one-

week session, August 12-19th to

train young leaders in Christ.

http://

pinecrestbuzz.weebly.com/

Join the Primiano Family

at Silver Bay this Summer!

Talk to them for further information!

Community Notes and

Information

Christ Lutheran Church Food Pantry - Hours are Mondays from 11:30 to 2:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 38 - For boys from 1st grade through 5th grade. Call Emy Terhune 631-258-8452 for more information Boy Scout Troop 327 - For boys from 5th grade to the age of 18. Meets every Friday night in the Wolpert Building from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Call Dave Maziarz, Scoutmaster at 834-6118 for more information. Homemakers - Meets at Christ Lutheran Church every Tuesday morning. Call Sandy Deck at 581-1289 for more information.

AA - High Noon Group - meets every weekday at 12:00 noon in the Wolpert Building. AA - Evening Group - Meets Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Wolpert Building at 8:00 pm Families Anonymous — Meets Tuesdays in the Fellowship Hall beginning Tuesday, September 6th at 7:00 pm. Contact Catherine (631) 581-8874 or Donna526@aol.com

CHRISTLUTHERANIT.ORG

Your Passport to Everything at Christ Lutheran Church!

CHECK OUT OUR HOMEPAGE ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB!

Miss a special event or need a little inspiration--check out the

links to listen to the Festival Choir sing a Cantata, relive the

Sunday School pageant, be inspired by the fabulous voices of the Central Islip

High School Concert Choir. Need to check a date — check out the on-line cal-

endar of events. Much more is waiting for you. Go on-line today!

Become a STEWARD BOOSTER for $10 and have your name printed in

the issue with the designation of your choice.

In memory of ___________________________

In honor of _____________________________

In thanksgiving for __________________________

On the occasion of _________________________

Your Name ______________________________

A monthly publication by and for the members of Christ Lutheran Church, Islip Terrace, NY.

Submissions should be made by the 20th of each month. Rev. Mark Kreemer, Pastor Cell: (631) 533-2446

Office: (631)581-1710 E-mail: christchurch.it@verizon.net

Deacon: Janet O’Mara

Congregation Officers: President: Holly Von Seggern Vice President: Derek Dookram Secretary: Helen Carioscia Treasurer: Ed Preuss Assistant Treasurer: Gail Callis Financial Secretary: Ellen McManus

Parish Coordinator: Madeline Sharrock Parish_coordinator@christlutheranit.org

2018 Church Council

Karl Von Seggern Joe Callis Judy Gauthier Ellen McManus Jean Musa Gail Callis Helen Carioscia Holly Von Seggern Ken Hill Joan DeAngelis Dawn Rotolo Carol Carty Derek Dookram Marie Von Seggern Catherine McWilliams

Phone Number and E-mail Updates

Please keep the church office up to date on changes to your

address, phone number and e-mail addresses.

The Family of Christ Lutheran Offers

Prayers of Sympathy for the Families of :

Donna Palumbo—mother of Diana

Grandmother of Bella & Angie

Wednesday Morning Bible Study 11 am starting in May Blessed to Follow: The Beatitudes as a Compass for Discipleship In Matthew's Gospel, the Sermon on the Mount inaugurates Jesus' public ministry, and the first word out of Jesus' mouth is "blessed." He repeats this word throughout his first sermon. Jesus calls his disciples by bless-ing them, and as he speaks, Jesus introduces himself to us but also introduces disciples to themselves, for the Beatitudes offer a character sketch of who disciples will become if they follow him.

Memorials

The following gifts have been received in the Memorial Fund

In Memory of Frank Schadock

by Jeffrey & Wanda Bond and Joel & Karen Marchak

P&J SCHEDULE SPRING/SUMMER 2018

May 6 - 12 ---- Dookram, Primiano May 13 - 19 ----- Swaine, O’Mara

May 20 - 26 ---- Book Group May 27 - June 2 ---- Gauthier, Birsner, Terhune, Sukhu

June 3 - 9 ---- Mcwilliams, Musa, Hill, Carty June 10 - 16 ---- Confirmation Class/Youth Group

June 17 - 23 ----- O’Toole, Picece, DeAngelis, Kreb June 24 - 30 ---- McManus, Lambdin, Carioscia

July 1 - 7 ----- Kobel, Cunningham July 8 - 14 ---- Dookram, Primiano

July 15 - 21 ---- Swaine, O’Mara July 22 - 28 ----- Book Group

July 29 - August 4 ------ Gauthier, Birsner, Terhune, Sukhu Aug. 5 - 11 ---- McWilliams, Musa, Hill, Carty

Aug. 12 - 18 ---- Choir Aug 19 - 25 ----- O’Toole, Picece, DeAngelis, Kreb

Aug 26 - Sept 1 ----- McManus, Lambdin, Carioscia Sept 2 - 8 ----- Dookram, Primiano Sept 9 - 15 ----- Kobel, Cunningham

Sept 16 - 22 ---- Swaine, O’Mara Sept 23 - 29 ----- Confirmation Class/ Youth Group

If your group cannot do your scheduled week, please switch with another group, we are counted on to provide two boxes of sandwiches each week!!!

SUNDAY SERVERS

5/6/2018 5/13/2018 5/20/2018 5/27/2018

Greeters 8:45 Irene Montgomery Ellen McManus Dee Sulima

10:45 Judy Gauthier Phyllis Kobel Marie Von Seggern

Ushers 8:45 Joe Callis Alan Cunningham

Alan Cunningham Bruce Dochnahl

Don Lemp Alan Cunningham

Alan Cunningham Kevin O'Mara

10:45

Al Smith Bill Schrader Billy Schrader

Karl Von Seggern Jason Terhune Edward Pruess Derick Dookram

Phyllis Kobel John Kobel Doug Hajek

Jan Coco Ron Fuzia Jim Musa Tom Primiano

Eucharistic Ministers 8:45

Ricci Ordway Betsy Cunningham

Nancy Hill Ken Hill

Ellen McManus Helen Gronus

Janet O'Mara Madeline Sharrock

10:45 Marie Von Seggern Karl Von Seggern

Marie Von Seggern Marcia Coco

Jason Terhune Dolores Johnson

Assistant Ministers 8:45 Judy Gauthier Cathy McWilliams Madeline Sharrock Janet O'Mara

10:45 Veronica Kreemer Phil Bertuglia Phil Bertuglia

Coffee Hour 8:45

Carol Carty Bill Carty

Nancy Hill Ken Hill Phil Bertuglia

10:45 Stan Fuzia Mary Kadane Craig Kadane Judy Gauthier

Janice Fuzia Ron Fuzia

Altar Guild Ken Hill Nancy Hill

Ken Hill Nancy Hill

Marie Von Seggern Judy Gauthier Doris Jackson

Marie Von Seg-gern Judy Gauthier Doris Jackson

Congregational Council Meeting Minutes March 15, 2018

Call to Order- this Meeting was Called to Order at 7:07, with President Holly Von Seggern presiding. Devotions and Prayer- Holly Von Seggern read from Second Chronicles, and spoke on how music plays a large role in the Bible. Holly then led us in prayer to start this Meeting. Report of the Secretary Acceptance of Minutes- the Minutes of the February Meeting were reviewed, one change was requested- to remove the word “so”from the Property motion, and one mistake was noted- in Sr. Youth report $450 was go-ing into the General Fund rather than to the Food Pantry. Joe Callis motioned to approve the amended report, Karl Von Seggern seconded, motion carried. Attendance- Gail Callis. Joe Callis, Helen Car ioscia, Carol Car ty, Joan DeAngelis, Der ick Dookram, Pastor Mark Kreemer, Ellen McManus, Cathy McWilliams, Jean Musa, Holly Von Seggern, Karl Von Seggern and Marie Von Seggern. Absent- Judy Gauthier, Ken Hill, Dawn Rotolo. Guest- Veronica Kreemer . Correspondence- Thank-you from the ELCA, for the Good Gifts donation made by the Jr. Youth. ***At this point our guest,Veronica Kreemer, presented for Council approval a candidate for the Music Coor-dinator position. The Search Committee included Veronica, Peter Sharrock, Karl Von Seggern, Laura Primi-ano and Corinne Von Seggern. Veronica went over forming the Committee, the parameters of the job require-ments, the interview process. Joseph Merkel is the applicant that the Committee is presenting to Council to be considered in accordance with the Letter of Hire, the salary is the budgeted amount. Karl Von Seggern mo-tioned hire this applicant, Joan DeAngelis seconded, motion carries, to begin the first Sunday after Easter. Holly Von Seggern thanked the Committee for all it's hard work. Pastor thanked Laura for all her work with the choir. Laura would like to move the pews in the choir area to the loft, so the Bell Choir can perform with the choir in the front of the church- this is easily fixed if it will cause a problem. Report of the Pastor-

Visitations- Frank Shadock, Lenny Crowe, Peter Sharrock, and Betty Jo Molina. Funerals- Edna Wiesner, John Cassilli, John Newhoff(at Palm Coast Bible Church. New Music Director- starting on April8, Official Welcome on April 15. Synod Assembly- May 11-12, Spring Conference gathering, we had an E-mail from the Interim Bishop

McCoid.

Mission and Vision Process- Meeting this Sunday, 3/17. New tag line, “Come as you are, Be Renewed, and Share the Joy”,. Evangelism: “Just Walk Across the Room”. CEM Workshop April 28 (see flyer)

Eagle Scout Project- Kyle Maziarz started his Eagle Project and created a new pathway out to the play-ground and constructed two new picnic tables. Josh Terhune will be having a food drive to support the pantry this weekend.

Lenten Services- these have been well attended, May 7th was canceled due to the weather. We will con-clude these next week with a Seder Meal.

Confirmation- have been attending the Lenten Services. Babylon Chorale- concert April 8th, at 4 pm.

Jean Musa motioned to approve Pastor's Report, Joan DeAngelis seconded, motion carried. Report of the Treasurer- this Report was reviewed, it was discussed that their needs to be a year-to-date col-umn. Ellen McManus motioned to accept this report, Gail Callis seconded, carried with 1 nay. Report of the Assistant Treasurer- this Report was reviewed, and it was suggested that any area that is nega-tive, or very low in funds should be included in upcoming Temple Talks. Jean Musa motioned to accept this Report, Karl Von Seggern seconded, motion carried. Committee Reports-

Property- attached, 1 motion in New Business. The Insurance Company is covering $13,000-$16,000 of the damage in the Nassau St. House, but not the cost of the Oil burner, they will approach Dreamweaver's to cover the cost of this, and tell them they will be caught up for the current year. Ongoing concerns- the alarm system, new sign, shift in the Fellowship Hall floor and water seeping in the boiler room. Stewardship- getting together in April, to start the program in May, will put articles in the Steward. Women's Ministry- The Daughter 's of Wisdom will speak at the Communion Breakfast. Education- sign for Seder is up. VBS curriculum picked out, and will be Aug. 13-17. Food Pantry- Easter Baskets on 3/27, still need chickens and 3 lb. Canned hams. Scouting- Eagle project and Food Drive in Pastor's Report. Worship- will work with Visioning Team. Worked with Organist Search Committee, helped update con-tracts. Possible Visiting Eucharistic Minister Training. Junior Youth- 3/31 Easter Egg coloring, hunt and party. 4/15 Golfing in the dark. Fellowship- Easter Breakfast will be 8:30- 10:30. Planning a Strawberry Festival in June. Blood Drive- 4/11 at Trinity. Shepherds- would like this to be more of a Ministry rather than just a phone tree- groups could gather to do Bible Study, devotions, etc. Altar Guild- they need more people. Possibly highlight this group in the Steward. Senior Youth- upcoming- Lazer tag. Planning Summer activities. Coffee Hour- printed report attached. In the black, need more serving groups. Old Business-

Insurance claim- in Property Report. Benevolence for 2017- our commitment has been paid- $1,500 from Outreach, $5,411 from the Muller Me-

morial and $2,800 from the General Fund. New Business-

Motion from Property to spend up to $600 to replace 9 outdated fire extinguishers, and have the fire sup-pression system inspected, the money to come from the Major Maintenance line of the Assistant Treas-urers account, Karl VonSeggern seconded the motion, motion carried.

Hiring of Joseph Merkel as Music Director- in the Special Report of Veronica Kreemer. Adoption of the new tag line, ”Come as You Are, Be Renewed, Share the Joy” from the Visioning Team,

this will be on the cover of the Bulletin this Sunday. Choir Room/ Choir Loft- moving the pews, discussed in Veronica Kreemers Report. Staff Feedback- Executive Committee wants to have 2 meetings per year with our staff to assist and im-

prove job performance. All Council members are invited to participate in this. We discussed whether having flags in the Church was appropriate, and it was decided that the Narthex was

the better place for them. The Council Dinner is being planned for May.

Next Meetings- Executive- April 3, @7:00, Council- April 12, @ 7:00 Congregational Comments- April 8, 8:45- Joe Callis, 10:45-Karl Von Seggern Devotion and Host- for April- Cathy McWilliams Adjournment- Jean Musa motioned to Adjourn this Meeting at 9:55, Joe Callis seconded, motion carried. Holly Von Seggern the led us in an Irish prayer to end this Meeting. Faithfully Submitted, Helen Carioscia, Council Secretary