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Our Savior’s Church Council Meeting: September 10, 2025
Council Members Present: Pastor Dennis, President Brandon W., VP Dawn G., Secretary Shana B. and Rick Honeyman. Absent: Riley C., Destiny C.
Brandon called the meeting to order.
Pastor Dennis opened in prayer and Spiritual Thoughts: stating our society has fallen away from Christ and His teaching and there are eternal consequences for not following God’s law. We need to remember He is God and for our well-being honor your father and mother, so the days belong in the land He is giving you. We should be reading the bible, behaving like Christians, and knowing how God expects us to be.
Approval of Agenda: A motion was made to approve the Agenda by Shana, Dawn 2nd. All in favor. MC
Pastor’s Report:
Pastor reported that confirmation will start in two weeks.
Minutes:
Treasurer’s Report:
Minutes from August meeting were read by the council members. Kelsey made a motion to accept
the minutes as written, Shana 2nd. All in favor, MC
Shana made a motion to approve the Treasure’s report and pay the bills, Kelsey 2nd; All in favor,
MC
Pastor reported he and Theresa have been at the parsonage trimming trees. The evergreens still need to be trimmed, the tree by the shed removed, and the flower beds removed.
Pastor Dennis reported the next parish council meeting will be on October 13, 2025, 6:30 PM at Our Savior’s
Old Business:
A. Fleischkeuchle Fundraiser: We will hold the fundraiser on Sunday, September 25; 10am to 2pm.
B. Cemetery Plot: Chip will not be able to get equipment in where Kris Carlson requested cemetery plots to be added, nor will the hearse be able to make it through. Brandon said there are spots along the fence if Kris would like them. Kelsey will give her a call.
New Business:
A. TV’s: Council held discussion on purchasing smart TV’s for the basement to stream funerals downstairs, which would take care of the lag and echo issues.
B. Gutters: Pastor and Theresa will put gutter covers on the parsonage.
Correspondence: Nothing at this time.
Calendar dates and next meeting:
Upcoming Events:
Next meeting: October 9 @6pm
Meeting was adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Shana Brost
Upon approval at October meeting
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church: Council Meeting Minutes – August 14, 2025
President Brandon Windhorst called the meeting to order. Present: President Brandon W., VP Dawn G., Sec Shana B., Treasurer Rick H., & Pastor Dennis R. Absent: Kelsey G., Destiny and Riley C.
Dawn made a motion to approve the agenda, Rick seconded. All were in favor and the motion carried.
In Pastor’s report, Pastor noted there are no kids for Sunday School this year and if we don’t teach our children about the word of God, the world will.
Dawn made a motion to approve the minutes from July, Pastor seconded. All were in favor and the motion carried.
Dawn made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report and pay the bills, Shana seconded. All were in favor: MC
Pastor reported he and Theresa replaced the carpet on the renter’s deck at the parsonage, trimmed trees, and Theresa weeded the flower beds. He would like to look into getting gutter covers.
Pastor Dennis reported the next parish council meeting will be on October 13, 2025.
Old Business
The Fleischkeuchle fundraiser has been set for September 21, 2025, from 10 AM until 2 PM, with the consideration of a cornhole tournament and prizes and games weather pending. Shana will make the flyers along with a sign-up sheet for a donation of bars to pass around at the next church service.
Dawn made a motion, Pastor seconded, to allow Kris C. to add two cemetery plots next to family contingent on Chip Erickson being able to get in there with the backhoe. All were in favor and the motion carried.
New Business
Minutes will be emailed to Cindy prior to the 20th of each month so Cindy can publish them in the church newsletter.
Upcoming Events
· Knife River Days will be held in Stanton on August 16th. Our Saviors may possibly hold a bake sale.
· There will be a combined church service on August 17th at Leon’s Place.
Our next meeting will be on September 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM CT.
Meeting adjourned with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted, Shana Brost, Secretary
Upon approval of the September meeting
CENTER-STANTON JOINT PARISH COUNCIL MEETING
The meeting was opened by Dallas.
Members present were Mark A., Dale S., Joel’l N., Tricia L., Darcy W., and Pr. Dennis. Absent: Billie Jo S.
Reviewed previous minutes, no corrections, Joel’l made a motion to approve previous minutes, Dale S. 2nd, MC.
Financial report – Mark A. made a motion to approve the financial report. Joel’l 2nd the motion – MC.
Old Business: None to report
New Business – Election of officers. New elected positions.
President – Dallas M.
Vice President – Joel’l N.
Secretary Tricia L.
Dale S. made a motion to approve the new positions and Mark. 2nd - MC
Dale moved to continue the CD with USB for 6 months with a rate of 3.8%. Mark 2nd : MC
September 1, we will be switching the time for church services for each church.
The next meeting is October 13, 2025, at 6:30 at Our Savior’s.
The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted by Tricia L. upon approval at the October meeting
