Call to Order Chairman Jon Maristuen

Opening Prayer Pastor Ron Erickson

Speaking Rights for Non-Members Chairman Jon Maristuen

Secretary=s Report Randy Erickson

Treasurer=s Report Doug Crosby

Old Business:

1. Report on community fundraiser dinner

2.

3.

New Business:

1. Watford City Church

2. Budget Discussion

3.

CONGREGATIONAL QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING
October 18, 2009

Call to Order:
Jon Maristuen chaired the meeting. Jon declared that a quorum was not present. Pastor Ron Erickson opened with prayer.

Secretary’s Report:
Randy Erickson read the Secretary’s Report from the special congregational business meeting held on August 19, 2009. MSC to accept the Secretary’s Report.

Treasurer’s Report:
Doug Crosby gave the Treasurer’s Report. MSC to accept the Treasurer’s Report.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. We will not move forward on community fundraiser.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Jon Maristuen shared about what God is doing in the Watford City church. Jon asked for prayer for the new church in Watford City.

2. Doug Crosby made a presentation on what the plan is for the church and its revenues. The trustees and elder boards encouraged the church body (if they feel led) to give a little more to the church ministries.

Jon Maristuen closed in prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Randy Erickson
LBFC Secretary

Joint Council Meeting
October 8, 2009

Members Present: Bob Ceynar, Greg Quarne, Terry Schell, Lyle Kuester, Roy Neer, Pastor Ron, Rod Burnett, Jon Maristuen, Pastor John, Terry Oxendahl, Dan Bundy, Doug Crosby, John Broschat

Jon Maristuen called the meeting to order and opened with prayer.

MSC to accept Secretary’s Minutes.
MSC to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Reviewed five month cash flow through January, 2010

Old Business:

1. No negative comments on removing “giving status box” in the bulletin.

New Business:

1. We will recommend to the congregation to drop the community fundraiser.

2, On the evening of November 1st Greg Anderson will speak at LBFC on parenting.

3. Dan Bundy spoke about the Watford City church. Sunday attendance is very good. They are renting the Presbyterian Church two hours each week. Committees working on Bible studies and Sunday School. Confirmation classes are being offered. The Joint Council prayed over Dan, as head Elder. Dan will share at the next congregational quarterly meeting (October 18).

4. Benevolent Fund - Terry Oxendahl shared about someone with needs.

MSC to adjourn meeting.

Respectfully,

John Broschat
Acting LBFC Secretary

Trustee Board Meeting:
October 8, 2009

Members Present: Rod Burnett, John Broschat, Roy Neer, Greg Quarne, Bob Ceynar, Doug Crosby, Terry Schell

Rod Burnett called the meeting to order.

MSC to accept the Secretary’s minutes.
MSC to accept the Treasurer’s report. Reviewed estimated cash flow for the next five months.

Old Business:

1. Pastor Ron’s health insurance will be going up $24/month.

2. A shampooer/cleaner has been donated to the church.

New Business:

1. Pastor John requested siding and shingles for the storage shed at the parsonage. The remaining costs will be donated.

2. It has been decided to send out financial status letters to all members of LBFC.

3. New paint and trees have been donated for the sanctuary.

4. Discussion was held on obtaining a water/pop machine. Tabled.

5. Discussed mineral interests.

6. It was suggested to give $100.00 per month for three months out of the Benevolent Fund to someone with needs. Three individuals have volunteered to fund this amount.

MSC to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully,

John Broschat
Acting LBFC Secretary