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Gibbon & Winthrop MN Communities
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Gods Work - Our Hands
Ephesians 4 - Unity in the Body of Christ
1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
NIC Council Committees
These groups were formed to help us organize and manage Church work while we are in this pulpit supply chapter. These groups may change or responsibilities within them as we move through this process of calling our next Pastor.
Parish News
Members:
Responsibilities: NIC Council Leader, Tech Team
* Team Member on the Tech Team, support for decisions regarding all NIC Concil communications & direction from the NIC Council on future directions.
* Connection to share news and decisions to the NIC Council members.
Education
Members: Lisa T & Catherine S
Responsibilities:
* Identify curriculum for all education programs, working with all Churches
* Help identify Leaders within these programs
Interim
Members: Cal & Justin
Responsibilities:
* Managing the Interim process
* After NIC Council approval, work with candidate chosen
* Build the Interim Pastor work detail & compensation package
Pulpit Supply
Members:
Responsibilities:
* LIne Up Pulpit Supply Pastors
* Provide all necessary materials for Pulpit Supply support
* Provide bulletin & worship schedules prior to service
Worship
Members: Amy T & Sue B
Responsibilities:
* Prepare the bulletin template
* Work with all Churches to complete details of the service
NIC Council Members
Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. Ephesians 4:3-6 NIV
Pray for our council members as they guide us forward in Christ
Call Committee Members
Pastor Leonard
Amy TenEyck (SJ)
Ethan Stark (AL)
Jean Pagel (SJ)
Jesse Taralseth (AL)
Max Pagel (SJ)
Otto Hartmann (AL)
Patti Edlund (FL)
Peggy Jones (FL)
Roger Jones (FL)
Council Minutes
Neighbors in Christ Council Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2026
The meeting was opened at 7:30 p.m. by chair, Justin TenEyck. Those present included Justin, Bonnie Hartmann, Steve Anderson, Steve Klukas, Don Bentz, Mike Trebesch, Cal Roberts, Curtis Olson, Pastor Hummel and guest, Carol Forst. Absent: Mary Roberts.
Agenda approval, Steve K made motion to approve second by Don B; motion carried
Secretaries report was read. Motion by Steve A and second by Bonnie H motion; motion carried.
Treasurer report was presented. Don B. made motion to approve the report, seconded by Steve K; motion passed. Also, discussion on doing a November forgiveness payment to NIC. Motion by Don B and seconded by Steve K; motion passed.
Pastors report Confirmation is going good and presided at recent funerals.
Tech team: Carol will still update as necessary. It was mentioned that there was in August and September 170 visits to our website which the council was pleased with. Updating the calendar was discussed.
Call committee: no report
Worship committee: no report
WOW is going good
Old business: none
New Business: Portico motion by Don B seconded by Bonnie H . motion passed.
Budget was discussed for 2027. Motion to leave as is unless something needs to be addressed. Don B made motion to leave as is, seconded by Steve K; motion passed.
Parish reports:
· ALC: criteria for confirmation students was discussed .
· FLC: Oct 24 Ginny Anderson Birthday gathering and on Oct 25 the ham dinner will be
after joint worship
· SJB: none
Motion to adjourn: Motion by Steve K and seconded by Don B; motion passed.
Next meeting will be Dec 2 at 7:30 at ALC
Meeting closed with The Lord’s Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Curtis Olson
Justin TenEyck (SJ) President
Steve Klukas (SJ) VP
Curtis Olson (AL) Secretary
Cal Roberts (FL) Treasurer
Bonnie Hartmann (AL)
Don Bentz (AL)
Mike Trebesch (SJ)
Steve Anderson (FL)
Mary Roberts (FL)
Next NIC Council Meeting: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 7:00 pm - ALC