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ARENA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
2000 ANNUAL MEETING JANUARY 16, 2000

ORDER OF BUSINESS

Call to Order and Opening Prayer by Governing Board President, Steve Wilkinson

Reading of the Minutes from the 1999 Annual Meeting by Clerk, Colleen Wahl-Johnson

Reports of the Church:

Clerk's Report - Colleen Wahl-Johnson

Church Financial Report - LaVerne Sneath

Sunday School Report - Karen Wilkinson

Volunteer Missionary Society Report - Vivian Dodge

Presentation of 2000 Budget

Old Business:

New Business:

Elections:

Governing Board Members:

A three year term to replace Vivian Dodge

A three year term to replace Colleen Wahl-Johnson

A three year term to replace LaVerne Sneath

Sunday School Supt. to replace Karen Wilkinson

Choir Director to replace Billiejo Rynes

Church Secretary to replace Steve Wilkinson

Head Ushers to replace Joe Salava, Bob Reimann, and John Reimann

Any other New Business

Adjournment and Closing Prayer

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Arena Congregational Church
Report of Annual Meeting - January 17, 1999

The meeting was called to order at 12:30 p.m. by Board President, Steve Wilkinson.

Opening prayer by Pastor Troxel.

Minutes of the 1998 annual meeting were read by Colleen Wahl-Johnson.

Motion by Judi Salava to approve the minutes as presented.

Second by Bob Reimann. Motion carried.

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS REPORTS

Clerk's Report - was read by Colleen Wahl-Johnson.

Motion to approve by Bob Reimann.

Second by Emma Abplanalp. Motion carried.

Church Financial Report- was read by LaVerne Sneath.

Motion to approve by Joe Salava.

Second by Vivian Dodge. Motion carried.

Sunday School Report- was read by members.

Motion to approve by Stephanie Reimann.

Second by Judi Salava. Motion carried.

Volunteer-Missionary Society Report- was read by members.

Motion to approve by Karen Wilkinson.

Second by Joyce Reimann. Motion carried.

Pastors Report- was given by Pastor Troxel.

Motion to approve by LaVerne Sneath.

Second by Judi Salava. Motion carried.

Budget Report- was presented LaVerne Sneath.

Motion to approve by Judi Salava.

Second by Bob Reimann. Motion carried.

 Motion by LaVerne Sneath to increase Pastor Troxel's weekly salary as a

housing expense to $175.00 from $150.00.

Second by Bob Reimann. Motion carried.

Motion by Karen Wilkinson to give Pastor Troxel one paid Sunday a year

for vacation.

Second by Colleen Wahl-Johnson. Motion carried.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

1. Board Member Terms

Motion by Judi Salava to rescind the rule from the constitution, for the year of 1999, that members must be off the board for a one period before they can be reelected.

Second by Vivian Dodge. Motion carried.

2. Nomination for new board members for a three year term.

Nomination of Bob Reimann by Marion Sanford. Bob declined.

Motion by Vivian Dodge to reinstate Joe Salava and Joyce Reimann to a new three year term.

Second by Judi Salava. Motion carried.

Other Positions:

Sunday School Superintendent - Karen Wilkinson

Motion by Vivian Dodge. Second by Bob Reimann. Motion carried.

Choir Director- Billie Jo Rynes

Motion by LaVerne Sneath. Second by Stephanie Reimann. Motion carried.

Church Secretary- Steve Wilkinson

Motion by Vivian Dodge. Second by Bob Reimann. Motion carried.

Head Ushers- Joe Salava, Bob Reimann, John Reimann.

Motion by Vivian Dodge to have them share the responsibilities. Second by Colleen Wahl-Johnson. Motion carried.

3. New Church Doors - Bob Reimann questioned when the new doors would be here. LaVerne Sneath said they are to be here before Easter.

4. Membership class - It was suggested that a new membership class be held.

5. Sunday morning Greeters will be posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.

6. Marion Sanford gave information on the Soup R Bowl donation programs that are being held around the country.

Motion to adjourn the meeting by La Verne Sneath.

Second by Colleen Wahl-Johnson. Motion carried.

Pastor Troxel closed the meeting with prayer.

Respectfully submitted,

Colleen Wahl-Johnson, Clerk

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Arena Congregational Church
Clerk's Annual Report for 1999

The Governing board of the Arena Congregational Church held 12 regular meetings, and 4 special board meetings. 

Board and Officers for the year of 1999.

Actions of the Governing Board:

-Approved refinishing of the sanctuary wood floor.

-Invited the Correll's to present their ministry during a Sunday morning worship service and to give them a gift of $200.00 from the benevolence fund.

-Accepted Pastor Troxel's recommendation that Rob Towsley, Krista Hofer, and Billiejo Rynes be presented to the congregation for membership after heir recent completion of membership classes.

-Approved a joint Good Friday service with the Bible Church. We are to provide special music and Pastor Troxel will speak.

-Recommended to the congregation the replacement of carpeting in the Sanctuary, Foyer, and steps to basement. Two Congregational meetings were held.

-Approved replacement of counter tops in kitchen.

-Approved Pastor Troxel's request that Bret Myers be allowed to present the sermons as many as 3 times a month during the fall school semester to relieve Pastor's work load because of added responsibilities at the university.

-Approved the wedding of Joey Jensen and Dawn Wipperfurth to be held Sept. 11, 1999.

-Approved the All Saints Day service with refreshments following and scheduled the Thanksgiving Eve service.

-A special offering will be taken for Thanksgiving and given to the 4Cs to be used for world relief.

-Accepted Pastor Troxel's resignation.

-Recommended to the congregation at a special meeting that Rob Towsley and Krista Hofer be accepted into membership.

-Scheduled Christmas eve service with special readings and songs if a speaker could not be found.

-Assigned the building committee to look into repairs needed at parsonage.

-Approved Christmas gifts be given to Marie Bryant, Bret Myers, and Pastor Troxel.

-Set Annual Meeting date for January 16,2000.

Respectfully Submitted,
Colleen Wahl-Johnson

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Arena Congregational Church
1999 Financial Report

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Sunday School 1999 Annual Report

Sunday School classes for the children have been held each Sunday during the last portion of the morning worship service. Songs, stories and activities teaching them about the Life of Christ is the current focus. Adult Sunday school had been held prior to the morning worship service, but has been on hiatus. I am hoping to get the adult class active again and would encourage everyone to get involved in this time of Bible study.

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Wilkinson
Sunday School Superintendent

Sunday School Fund
1999 Annual Report

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Volunteers 1999 Annual Report

The Volunteer-Missionary Society met regularly on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in the church fellowship room. There are sixteen members on the roll call list with an average attendance of eight. This years officers were: President-Marion Sanford, Vice President-vacant, Secretary-Vivian Dodge, and Treasurer-Clara Harrop. Committees were Sunshine-Marion Sanford, Luncheon-Clara Harrop, Vivian Dodge, and Darlene Mellom.

Some projects we worked on were: lap robes, wheelchair and walker bags for shut ins at Nursing homes. Hospice and also those at home. We also made baby quilts to give to newborn babys.

Other projects we took part in were money donations; $1,000.00 toward our new kitchen counter tops, $250.00 to R. B. C. Ministries for the distribution of the Daily Bread, and $100.00 to Madison Rescue Mission.

Our group purchased and planted flowers in the three planters outside the church in the front and by the church sign. Another valuable service we provide with help from members of the congregation and others in the community is to serve a luncheon after funerals. This year we served the luncheon for Mary Stafford's funeral, one of our church members.

We cleaned the church kitchen in April and again with members help after the counter tops were installed.

Two months we held on activity instead of the regular meeting. In July we met at Grandma Mary's Restaurant for lunch and then played some games.

In September we went on an outing to Oakwood Fruit Farm with dinner at Peaches and some shopping at WalMart.

Every other month we have devotions and the next month we do a project.

Sending cards and visitations are an important part of our ministry.

In December we purchased and delivered eight Poinsettia plants to shut-ins. Helping in any way we can, caring, and sharing in His Service.

Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Dodge, Secretary

Volunteer-Missionary Society 1999 Financial Report

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Arena Congregational Church Proposed Budget
Year 2000