Pastor and Staff
at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, Illinois
Attend Our Congregational Meeting...It Matters!
“Ministry Matters” by Pastor Ken
The title of this article; “Ministry Matters” is a play on
words that I’ve suggested as the theme for a “pre-meeting”
that will be held Sunday, August 29 at 11 a.m…just prior to
the Congregational Meeting. Since we are gathered
together it was thought by the Council that this would
present an opportunity to talk informally about things in
our ministry that also matter…thus; “ministry matters”.
The Congregational Meeting is a time when we as a
congregation take action in specific areas that allow us to
move forward in our mission. The meeting agenda is really
pretty well defined by the constitution with those items
needed for a congregational vote. For example; we’ll elect
persons to council, preschool committee, Synod Assembly,
the Nominating Committee and trustees to the Endowment Fund. The Nominating Committee has presented an
excellent ballot for our consideration and voting. All these things are important and if the voting procedure goes
smoothly the meeting should not be more than fifteen minutes. Please stay informed and watch for further details
regarding the August 29th Congregational Meeting in Grace for Today and the Congregational Report that will be mailed
to your homes prior to the meeting.
Items that the council will present at our “Ministry Matters” time include (1) conversation on the possible
purchase of the new Cranberry colored Evangelical Book of Worship (ELW), (2) discussion from the Mission and
Vision Task force on their future work designed to continue to engage us all in claiming our mission statement and
(3) conversation regarding future staffing considerations, an associate pastor/intern or part time pastor.
The “Ministry Matters” time will be very helpful allowing us all a chance to hear and discuss those items in our
ministry that make Grace so special. The council is excited about this upcoming time of mutual sharing and
conversation… and so am I. I look forward to all that we do in our life together and pray God continues to guide us in
our “Ministry Matters.”
Pastor Ken
Grace Staff

Tim Hedlin
Church Administrator


Ron Fredriksen
Director of Music Ministry


Linda Mindrum
Preschool Co-Director

Chris Learman
Preschool Co-Director


Gretchen Hutchens
Director of Education Ministries

Shirley Busse
Senior Activities Coordinator
Shirley can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554

Deb Fuller
Co-Director of Senior High Youth Ministries

Jay Fuller
Director of Senior High Youth Ministries

Denise Klabunde
Secretary
Ken Zank
Building Supervisor
Ken can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554

Janice Burns
Organist
Janice can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554

Larry Lagerhausen
Youthful Spirit Choir Director
Larry can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554

Dale Carlson
Parish Musician
Dale can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554

Dee Brown
Wedding Coordinator Leader
Dee can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554
Kim Brink
Custodian
Kim can be contacted through the church office
at 815-338-0554
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