Shepherd of Peace Mission Statement
We the members of the Body of Christ here at Shepherd of Peace,
Responding to God's love and selfless concern,
Dedicate ourselves and our congregation to:
THE CONTINUAL GROWTH OF THE BODY OF CHRIST
By unceasing efforts in the following areas:
EDUCATION, WORSHIP, OUTREACH, SPIRITUAL CARE
Thank you to everyone who participated in the SOP congregational voters meeting on Thursday Aug 22nd..
During the meeting nominations were shared with the voters, followed by election of the following individuals
for church officer(s) and/or church council administrative boards:
22 Aug 2024
Shepherd of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church Voter’s Meeting Minutes
Voting Members Present:
Ruth Aguirre, Brooke Pedersen, Robert Lee, Shari Zenor Kiple, Jen Drees, Caleb Drees, Todd Lindsey,
Twyla Lindsey, Dulsey Perkins, Pastor Ben Perkins, Dianne Clark, Diane Zanter, Rich Zanter, Wayne Starr,
Leigh Starr, Mark Huntley, Randy Yockey, Ted Hickson
Open Scripture – Pastor Ben
The Litany from Lutheran Hymnal – Pastor Ben and Voting Members
Reports:
Pastor’s Report- Number of Congregation Members- approximately 200
2024 Congregation Mission and Ministry Commitment - Motion made by Robert (Bob) Lee for Congregation Mission and Ministry Commitment to be $5000 paid in increments, motion seconded by Jen Drees, all members vote unanimously yes. Motion approved.
President’s Report – Constitution outlines officer and board positions, and council meeting months and voter’s meeting months. Board Chairs should conduct their meeting with their board members- then board chairs will share info from their meeting with council at council meetings
Treasurer’s Report – Spreadsheet was given to all voting members present. Spreadsheet consisted of Cash Increase/Decrease for the month of June and Year to Date, included
Actual 2024, Budget 2024, Prior 2023 Amounts. Report also shows Revenues from Regular Envelopes & Other Receipts, Expenses – broke out into categories of Pastoral Support, Church Properties, Administration, Debt Payments, All Other.
The Ballot:
President: Michael Aguirre
Vice President: Justin Blair
Treasurer: Caleb Drees
Secretary: Kelli Blair
Head Elder: Bob Lee
Evangelism Chair: Leigh Starr
Stewardship Chair: Brooke Pedersen
Properties Chair: SOS!!! Still in need of someone to fill this position
Christian Ed Chair: Twyla Lindsey
Board of Youth: Sue Barnes
Fellowship Chair: Ruth Aguirre
Motion made by Bob Lee to accept all names on the ballot for officer and chair/board positions, motion seconded by Rich Zanter, all voting members voted unanimously yes, motion approved.
Closing Prayer - Pastor Ben and voting members said Psalm 67 together.
Meeting Adjourned.
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Shepherd of Peace Constitution
Amended 05/14/2015
Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church is a member congregation
of the Iowa District West of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
http://www.lcms.org
LCMS Iowa District West Mission Statement
The mission of Iowa District West is Connecting,
Resourcing and Partnering with our member congregations
for the extension of the Gospel within our communities, throughout the
District and into all the world.
http://www.idwlcms.org/
