October Council Summary

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October 20, 2026

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October 20, 2026

Meeting Summary

For the month of September, General operating expenses were $30,583 (43% under budget). General Operating Expenses were $30,703 (37% under budget. Expenses exceeded income by $120. September income for Grace Preschool was $45,545 and expenses were $39,764.

Meeting Notes:

  1. Church Council is developing the 2027 Budget
  2. Updates were provided on the Stewardship Campaign
  3. Report on Oktoberfest was provided
  4. Update on Women’s Listening sessions was provided
  5. Annual Budget meeting has been scheduled for January 17, 2027
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October Council Summary
October 20, 2026 Meeting Summary For the month of September, General operating expenses were $30,583 (43% under budget). General Operating Expenses were $30,703 (37% under budget. Expenses exceeded income by $120. September income for Grace Preschool was $45,545 and expenses were $39,764. Meeting Notes: Church Council is developing the 2027 Budget Updates were provided on the Stewardship Campaign Report on Oktoberfest was provided Update on Women’s Listening sessions was provided Annual Budget meeting has been scheduled for January 17, 2027
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SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 Meeting Summary For the month of August 2026, General operating income was $39,948 (18% under budget). General operating expenses were $29,357 (39% under budget). Operating income exceeded expenses in August by $10,601. August income for Grace Preschool was $32,704 and expenses were $26,804. Meeting Notes: Church council had preliminary discussions on development of 2027 budget. Updates on plans for Stewardship Campaign were provided by members of the Stewardship Committee Report on God’s Work /Our Hands was presented. Council members provided updates on plans for Women’s Ministry forum and Student/Active duty care packages.
August 20, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
August Council Summary
AUGUST 18, 2026 For the month of July, General Operating Income was $52,140 (5% below budget). General Operating Expenses were $38,139 (23% below budget). Operating income exceeded expenses by $14,003. July income for Grace Preschool was $35,416 and expenses were $21,209. Meeting Notes: Church council approved updates to the HR Policy Manual and updated job descriptions for Office Manager, Business Manager and Property Manager positions. Patricia Kennedy was confirmed as a member of the H.R. Committee Council heard reports on Ministry activities and Rally Day. Karin Jamison and Nancy Brown, church council members will be inviting all women of Advent to attend listening sessions on the weekends of September 19th and 20th and October 3rd and 4th to gather input on how we can broaden and expand Women’s ministries at Advent.
June 17, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
June Council Summary
JUNE 16, 2026 For the month of May, General Operating income was $42,845 (15% under budget). General Operating Expenses were $50,199 (16% below budget). Operating expenses exceeded income by $7,354. May income for Grace Preschool was $35,416 and expenses were $46,619. Meeting Notes: Church Council approved renewals of Insurance policies for 2026-2027. Compared to last year, the renewal realizes a savings of over $3,300 for the year. Council authorized transfer of $77,000 from the CRIF to pay the annual premium in a one time payment versus paying monthly. Paying the insurance in a one time payment versus a monthly payment that included a finance charge, saved the church over $2,800. Church Council approved updates to Roles and Responsibilities for Business Manager, Office Manager and Property Manager positions. Church Council approved updates to Advent Lutheran Church’s Alcohol Policy Newly elected Church Council members will be installed at church services on June 27th and June 28th . Council members and Senior Pastor and Pastor of Discipleship will be participating in a retreat on Friday evening, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th .