Approval of Minutes

LifeBridge Special Voters’ Meeting Minutes
February 5, 2023

Call to Order – President Dale Leland called the meeting to order. 

Opening Prayer – Pastor Scott Heitshusen opened the meeting with prayer.

Approval of Minutes Annual Meeting on October 30, 2022 – Jan Heitshusen made a motion to approve the October 30, 2022 Voters’ Meeting Minutes.  Second by Jesus Sanchez.  Motion passed.

Description and Explanation of Why We’re Here – Becky Jungklaus will soon complete her Deaconess program and will be ready for a call.  LifeBridge Community Church could extend a call to Becky if approved by the congregation.  There would be no funds associated with this call for LifeBridge.  Becky would be raise her own funds.  LifeBridge would be Becky’s home base; however, her ASL ministry could have her working as a missionary at large.  A call by LifeBridge would put Becky on the list of LCMS trained ASL Deaconesses.  A motion was made by Angie Wolfe that LifeBridge Community Church extend a call to Becky Jungklaus as a Deaconess.  Second by Jason Wolfe.  Motion passed.

“Open Ear”/Open Floor – President Leland asked if there were any topics not covered that needed to be discussed.  None were presented.

Call for Adjournment – Mary Gray made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Second by Angie Wolfe.  Motion passed.

Closing Prayer – Pastor Scott closed with the Doxology.

Sherri Santoro
Secretary,
LifeBridge Community Church

Nominating Task Force Presentation & Elections

Current Election Information

Current Nominees

1. President: Vic Grisbee
   {Has agreed to serve on an interim basis until someone else steps up.}
2. Secretary: Sherri Santoro (incumbent)
3. Elder Position 1: Wayne Heitshusen (incumbent)
4. Elder Position 3: Giles Montgomery (incumbent)
5. Elder Position 5: Brad Biss (incumbent)
6. Elder Position 7: Pastor Dale Leland
7. {Treasurer: Mary is continuing to serve, but would still like to find a replacement!}

Nominations from the Floor

Staff & Ministry Reports

Pastor: The Rev. Scott Heitshusen

Deaconess Becky Jungklaus

Worship: Hannah Gibson

Children: Stephanie Reed

Youth: Giles Montgomery

Outreach: Angie Wolfe

Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center – Update

Sealy Christian Food Pantry – Update

Board Reports

President: The Rev. Dale Leland

Head Elder

Treasurer: Mary Abbott-Gray

15%

Budget Presentation / Approval

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the October 10, 2021, Annual Voters’ Meeting are below.

LifeBridge Annual Voters’ Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2021

David Pacher calls the meeting to order. Pastor Scott opens in prayer.

Alan motions to approve the minutes from the January voters meetings. April seconds the motion. The ayes have it and the motion passes.

David explains the term limit questions in our constitution. The way it reads there are some gray areas.

Jeff moves that we allow members to complete a term and then serve two more terms. Jason seconds the motion. The ayes have it and motion passes.

David nominates Jason Wolfe as an elder for a one year term. Wayne Heitshusen, Giles Montgomery, Brad Biss, Jason Wolfe are all running as elders. There was a unanimous vote to elect the four as Elders.

Sherri Santoro is running for Secretary and is elected unanimously by the congregation.

David discusses the Treasurer and President positions and the need for volunteers for both of those.

Our 15% giving and 2021 budget were presented to the congregation. The income projection was kept the same for 2021, the expenses increased slightly due to staff pay increases and repairs/maintenance. Brief discussion on future plans involving spending. April motions to approve the 2022 budget, Jason seconds the motion. The ayes have it and the motion passes.

The congregation was presented with staff report updates.

David presents an opportunity to the congregation for any open discussion. John Scott reminds the congregation to reset AC and turn off lights if they have used the facility. Patsy give an update on the pantry and how many families they are serving. They are very grateful for LifeBridge in allowing them to use the facility.

Angie motions to adjourn, Collin seconds the motion. The ayes have it and motion passes. Alan closes the meeting in prayer.

Proposed Changes to the LifeBridge Constitution and By-Laws

Available as a PDF here, or embeded below.

Nominating Task Force Presentation & Elections

Current Election Information

Current Nominees

1. Vice-President: Jesus Sánchez
2. Treasurer: NONE
3. Elder Position 2: Paul White
4. Elder Position 4: NONE
5. Elder Position 6: David Walker (incumbent)
6. Elder Position 8: Jason Wolfe (incumbent)

Nominations from the Floor

Staff & Ministry Reports

Pastor: The Rev. Scott Heitshusen

Worship: {VACANT}

Children: Stephanie Reed

Youth: Giles Montgomery

Sealy Pregnancy Resource Center – Update

Sealy Christian Food Pantry – Update

Board Reports

President: The Rev. Dale Leland

Head Elder

Treasurer: Mary Abbott-Gray

15%

Budget Presentation / Approval