FGCC Mission and Vision was read.
Devotional and Prayer
The Covenant of Collaboration was read.
Eldership Discussion – Book – Church Elders – Chapter 5 – discussion
Approval of Agenda
Motion approved: the agenda as presented.
Consent Agenda and Information Materials
Motions approved under the agenda.
- To approve the Minutes and Highlights of the April 30, 2024 Council Meeting.
- To approve the Minutes of the May 6, 2024 Council Meeting
- To approve the Financial Statements for the period ending April 30, 2024
Moderator’s Report
Capital Campaign – update
- Discussed briefly the ongoing planning and responses from congregants.
Strategic Focus
Values Discussion:
- Staff suggestions and how we can make each value actionable.
Indigenous Engagement:
- discussed the history of this initiative and how to proceed.
Lead Pastor Report
Staffing:
- reviewed the retreat
- Brooklyn Mayerle has started as the Children’s Ministry Summer Assistant
- Daniel Kasdorf has been affirmed as the intern starting in Sept. Kevin will be his supervisor
Facility:
Motion approved: To repair the Goerzen St portables up to $25,000.00 to come from the Capital Campaign.
Baptism/Membership Recommendations:
Motion approved: to approve Kyron Hoimyr and Danae Zacharias for baptism and membership.
Annual Report:
Will be present at the Congregations Meeting on June 9th.
Council Committee Reports
Governance Committee update
- Reviewed the proposed bylaw changes
Leadership Discernment and Development
Motion approved: to recommend to the congregation Colleen Foth for a council member role.
In Camera session was held.