Administration Council:  Bette Hossman, Chair

The purpose of the Administrative Council is to provide for planning and implementing a program of nurture, outreach, witness and resources in the church. It is the central leadership body of the church.  The Council typically envisions, plans, implements, and annually evaluates the mission and ministries of the church.  The Council make-up includes committee and council chairpersons, at-large members, and lay members to the Annual Conference.

 

 Administrative Committees

Trustees:  Bill Falkenstein, Chair

The purpose of the Trustees is to:  supervise and maintain all property belonging to the congregation so ministries can be effective; report annually to the Charge Conference the state of all church property, equipment, investments and resources; and review the insurance program for the church and verify that the church is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

 

Finance Committee:  Karen Koehn, Chair

The purpose of the Finance Committee is to manage the financial system of the Lodi UMC.  It is the committee’s responsibility to manage, disperse and raise the finances of the Lodi UMC so that the mission and vision of the congregation can be achieved.  This committee consists of:  Finance Chairperson, Administrative Council Chairperson, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Trustee Representative, Lay Leader, Pastor and appointed Members.

The 2009 Goals of the Finance Committee are to:

	Continue to pay down the debt;
	Elevator fund;
	Communicate with the congregation on a regular basis.

 

Staff Parish Relations Committee:  Sherian Foster, Chair

The purpose of the Staff Parish Relations Committee is to be a liaison between all paid staff of the church and the congregation, and to direct the church in the hiring of non-pastoral staff.

 

Leadership Development Committee:  Scott Walters, Chair

The purpose of the Leadership Development Committee is to ensure that our congregation has a process for discovering, inviting, nominating, and supporting people for Christian spiritual leadership positions essential to the ministries of nurture and outreach in our congregation and community.

 

Wills, Memorials and Benevolent Giving Committee:  Jeff Nevens, Chair

The purpose of the Wills, Memorials and Benevolent Giving Committee is to: recognize, document and fulfill the wishes of benefactors for their Memorial and Benevolent gifts; to prudently preserve the principal and ensure earnings of these gifts; and to appropriately distribute the assets and earnings of these gifts.

The 2009 Goals of the Wills, Memorials and Benevolent Giving Committee are:

	Make progress on updating the Memorial Book;
	Finalize the “Wish List” and Wills and Memorials brochure to give to those who need advice on designating memorials. Specifically, the Committee will review the brochure, complete the list, and have it printed on cards to insert in the brochures.

 

Program Committees

Worship Committee:  Mark Affeldt, Chair

The purpose of the Worship Committee is to help our church offer settings for vital worship in which people experience the presence of God and grow in the knowledge of God.

 

Education Committee:  Debra Oetzman, Chair

The purpose of the Education Committee is to reach and teach all God’s Children. The LUMC Education Committee will strive, within our education programs, to:  reach every person with the good news of God’s love through Jesus Christ; to teach every person the principles of God’s word so that they may grow towards spiritual maturity; and to equip every person for effective service in the Kingdom of God.

The 2009 Goals of the Education Committee are to:

	Recruit a youth who regularly attends Sunday School to fill the open spot on our committee;
	Continue our efforts to involve children in the worship services by scheduling those who volunteered and were trained for ushering, liturgy reading, or other readings.

 

Outreach Committee:   Jim Schmiedlin, Chair

The Outreach committee is reviewing the mission that has guided committee activities for the past few years, looking at the “mission moment” ministries calendar, methods of communication to the congregation, and developing a Ministry Plan that nurtures youth and families.

In February we focused on the Webster Agricultural project in Zambia and in March we will focus on One Great Hour of Sharing.

If you have any questions or concerns about Outreach programs please contact Jim Schmiedlin at 592-3234.

 

Evangelism Committee:  Char Brereton, Chair

The purpose of the Evangelism Committee is to reach out to fellow Christians in our congregation by providing meaningful faith experiences, encouraging participation in church activities by all members, personal witness and to reach out beyond our doors to the people in our local community through personal contact, faith events and advertising.  We are also called to work closely with other Committees within the church to further the spirit of fellowship.

 

Fellowship Council:  Marlene Sharkey, Chair

The purpose of the Fellowship Council is to plan, schedule and conduct special activities that encompass the age span of our church family.

The 2009 Goal of the Fellowship Council is to:

Increase attendance by personally inviting folks to events.the year.

 

Youth Council:  Anna Wilson, Chair

The purpose of the Lodi United Methodist Council on Youth Ministries is to oversee the nurturing and strengthening of youth (grades 7-12) in their journey of discipleship in the name of Jesus Christ.  In accomplishing this purpose the Council on Youth Ministries shall focus on planning, supporting, policy making, and facilitating the youth ministry of the congregation.

The 2009 Goals of the Council on Youth Ministries are to:

	Go on a mission trip;
	Get a new pop machine and take care of it.

 

Preschool Center Board:  Jim Schmiedlin, Representative

The purpose of the Preschool Center Board is to plan and organize the activities of the “Lodi Preschool Center”, owned and operated by the Lodi United Methodist Church.