Council HighlightsPastor’s Report
Sadly, Edna Minster passed away on April 12th. She and her husband, John, were very active members of OSLC for many years. Edna will be laid to rest with John in Elmira, NY. She was 88 years old.
Synod Assembly will be June 1-3 at Lenoir Rhyne in Hickory. Pastor would like a member of OSLC to go with him for congregational representation.
Shelby Sink and Claudia Rapier continue to be an inspiration to everyone in their journey battling cancer. Visitors are welcome but limited to ten minute visits. Call first to make sure they are up to visits.
Richard Goeres will be our intern for a year beginning June 1, 2012. He is attending Lutheran Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. We will be sharing his time with Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem. Augsburg is funding a little under $30,000 toward the cost. OSLC’s commitment is $2,500 in 2012 and $2,500 in 2013 as agreed upon last year. We currently have $1,100 in our intern fund. Your support of this exciting opportunity is greatly appreciated. Contributions should be marked “Intern Reserve Fund.”
Treasurer’s Report/Support Committee
Payment of expenses is current and all accounts are in good order.
Due diligence continues regarding refinancing options for the Fellowship Hall mortgage. The Support Committee will be making a recommendation to Council soon. We stand to save a substantial amount in interest by making this move.
Contracts with NewBridge for check writing authority, Safety Deposit box access, and bank bag pick-up are outdated and in the process of being revised.
Worship Planning
See Sue Krebs if you are able to assist with Server duties and/or Children’s messages.
Now taking geranium orders to be used for the Pentecost Sunday Service May 27.
Witness & Service
Our Global Barnyard collection has passed all our expectations by raising $2,130. We were able to purchase: 2 cows ($1,000), 2 fish ($500), 2 sheep ($250), 4 goats ($200), 3 pigs ($90), 3 ducks ($60), 3 chicks ($30). What a wonderful outreach response to God’s glory from OSLC!
Learning & Youth
The Easter Egg Hunt March 31 was well attended and a huge success.
The youth weekend retreat at Lutheridge didn’t work out due to youth having conflicting schedules.
Property/Enhancement Committee
Please see Tina Boesel if you are willing to serve for Church janitorial cleaning duties. Open months are July, October and November.
We are seeking estimates for replacement of the ceiling and commodes in the men’s restroom. We are also getting estimates to replace the flooring in the men’s and women’s bathrooms in the main Church building.
The fellowship hall reservation calendar is posted in the hallway in between the bathrooms.
Church door locks have been converted and keys are available upon request. See Tina Boesel or Becky Hiatt. A huge thanks to HKS Hardware and Terry Krebs for this work.
