ST. PAUL’S FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING was held on Sunday, November 19, 2017, following morning worship.  President Bill Young called the meeting to order and Pastor Bob Molsberry opened the meeting with prayer.

                It was declared that a quorum of members was present.

            The Agenda for the meeting was presented.  Mark Hulsebus made a motion to accept the Agenda as printed and Jill Hopp seconded.  Motion carried by a voice vote.

            The minutes of the Annual Congregational Meeting held on Sunday, January 22, 2017, were presented.  John Bogert made a motion to accept the minutes and Sharon Huey seconded.  Motion carried by a voice vote.

            The Ballot for election of new committee members was presented and nominations asked for openings.  Bill Dahms nominated John Bogert for the Consistory.  John graciously accepted.  Joann Knisley volunteered to take an open position on the Memorial Committee.

               Ernie Schiller moved to unanimously vote for the Ballot as presented.  Yvonne Wilson seconded.  Motion carried with a voice vote.

            Those who have accepted positions are:

                        Consistory – Tara Schiller & John Bogert.

                        Repair Board – Ray Tull

                        St. Paul’s Cemetery Board – Bruce Hopp & Steve Schau

                        Primrose Cemetery Board – Dion Kramer

                        Memorial Committee – Joann Knisley

                        Mid-Lee County Council of Churches – Carole Elston

                        Auditing Committee – Barb Tull

            The proposed Budget for 2018 was presented.  After a discussion about the amount given to OCWM, Jim Hopp made a motion to accept the Budget as printed.  Joe Hawk seconded.  Motion passed with a voice vote.

            It was commented that the Community Harvest Luncheon flyers should specify what the proceeds will be used for.

            Ernie Schiller thanked everyone for the donations to the Nepal mission.

            With no further business to discuss, Bill Dahms moved to adjourn and Jill Hopp seconded.  The motion carried with a voice vote.

                                                            Alice Strayer, Secretary