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THE TECUMSEH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COUNCIL           The Administrative Council of Tecumseh United Methodist Church met Sunday, January 7, 2008 at 7:15 pm. Those present were Nelta Hennessey, Chairperson, Pastor Dottie Forinash Knetsch, Ernestine Adams, Carolyn Edwards, Betty Fergola, Rita Halderman, Diana Halstead, Steve Hennessey, Jan Kieffer, Pat Krug, Donna Johnston, Neva Martin, Larry McCammon, Willa Norwood, Darlene Peck, Nancy Rush, Colleen Scott, Betty Waller.           Nelta welcomed everyone to council meeting. She asked each member to consider their answer to the question - when you were asked to serve on administrative council, why did you say yes. Did it occur to you that someone recommended you because they saw a talent in you.  Nelta asked that council members be committed to serve just as Jesus’ disciples served. She would like the council to be a ministry rather than an administrative body. Nelta chose a Bible reading from the book of Romans. She stressed the importance of communication and asked that any decisions needing to be made should be listed as an item on the agenda for council meetings. Nelta closed the opening and devotional time with prayer.           The minutes of the October council meeting and the minutes of the 2007 Annual Church Conference held on November 4 were accepted as printed.           During committee reports, Darlene (Missions) told of a Global Mission Experience which will be held at Countryside UMC on February 23. Registration deadline is February 8. Conducting one of the workshops will be Joe and Pastor Shirley Edgerton, missionaries to Haiti, who receive support through some Tecumseh UMC mission projects. Darlene announced the Community Ham and Bean Dinner will be held February 16 with the proceeds going to the Edgertons.           Pat (Stewardship/Finance) passed the sign-up sheet for selling gift certificates on Sunday mornings.           Larry reviewed the financial statements as printed and reported that 56 pledges have been received to date in the amount of $87,969 which is down 2% from 2007.           Carolyn (Congregational Care) reminded council that visitation will be Sunday, January 13 leaving from the church at 2:00.           Diana (UMW) reported that executive committee has met to set dates for UMW activities for the coming year. Check the newsletter current events.           Steve (Trustees) said that 2 portable mikes will be purchased using memorial funds. Jan has been chosen chairperson for 2008. Council discussed the possibility of also adding an extra mike stand and perhaps checking the condition of the sound system. Darlene suggested the curtains in the sanctuary be cleaned and new rods purchased.           Rita (Education) reported that Bible School materials have been ordered.           During Old Business Betty Waller discussed the development of our church brochure. She and Pat are working on this project and gathering photos and information from the community.           In Pastor’s Time, Dottie told of the five-year capital campaign proposed by conference. Its title is Bridge to the Future with emphasis on campus ministry, camping ministry and church growth. A committee at TUMC has been formed to start our local campaign. Pastor Dottie shared information of the mission trip to McCurdy School in June.           During New Business, council discussed and decided to meet every month on the first Sunday of the month unless a holiday falls on that weekend when meetings would take place the following Sunday.           Also, during new business, two requests have been made for use of the church building for fund-raising activities. Cub Scout troop asked to conduct a garage sale on a Saturday in March. Neva moved to approve their request, Jan seconded, council approved. The second request was from Jessica Hennessey to hold a garage and bake sale on April 12. Willa moved to approve the request, Carolyn seconded, council approved.           Council meeting was adjourned.           Pastor Dottie closed with prayer.  Respectfully submitted, Nancy Rush, Recording Secretary