The St. John’s Committes are defined by the church Constitution and designed to maintain the worship vitality, spiritual health, outreach efforts and physical properties of the church community. A Church Council Representative is appointed for a one year term to maintain the activities of the committee. That representative is not necessarily the chairperson or the person responsible for its activities. The church membership is welcomed and encouraged to join these committees so their continued existence has consistent direction and activity to assure the vibrancy of our church life.

Purpose:

Memorials shall have oversight of memorial gifts and funds.  It shall be responsible for developing and maintaining a suggested list of needs, which can be met through memorials and other gifts.   (Taken from Pg. 8 Bylaws of St. John’s Lutheran)

Council Representative’s Responsibilities:

v      Committee consists of one person who collects and disburses memorial funds appropriately.  This person does not have to be a council representative.

v     Keep checkbook of memorial account.

v      Responsible for developing and maintaining a suggested list of needs which can be met through memorials.

v      Memorial funds are dispersed for requested items needed which are not in the budget and which are not operating expenses.

v      Memorial funds, which are designated for specific use by the family are either expended for such use or held in memorial account under specific designation.

v      Send acknowledgements to family of memorials received.

v      Send a thank you to family for memorials given.

v      Prepare a bulletin insert with Parish Secretary for All Saint’s Sunday noting deceased and memorials given.

Prepare a report for the Annual Report and give to Parish Secretary.