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THE TECUMSEH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH COUNCIL            The Administrative Council of Tecumseh United Methodist Church met September 6, 2009 at 7:15pm. Those present were Nelta Hennessey, chairperson, Pastor Josh Gooding, Ernestine Adams, Betty Fergola, Sarah Gooding, Kathy Griffith, Diana Halstead, Olga Hennessey, Steve Hennessey, Jan Kieffer, Neva Martin, Virginia Martinson, Willa Norwood, Darlene Peck, Nancy Rush, Carole Stone, Betty Waller, Barbara Whitlow, Herb Whitlow.           Carole led the devotional time with a reading urging each person to set aside some time each day to quietly let God into your heart. The Bible is God’s voice to us, quietly let Him in. Carole closed with prayer.           The minutes of the August meeting were approved as printed. COMMITTEE REPORTS:           Virginia (S/PRC) reported that her committee met and discussed the job description for the Nursery Attendant. The committee spent time completing reports for conference due on September 15.           Carole (Congregational Care) announced next visitation on September 11.           Betty Waller said there are newly revised inserts for the church brochure and asked everyone to pick up what they need to update their handouts.           Darlene (Missions) announced the Bishop’s RoundUp For Hunger on November 21. The TUMC membership will be given a chance to donate food items during the month of October and first two weeks of November. Health kits will also be collected.           Neva (Evangelism) mentioned several events happening during the month of September. There was a Fellowship Coffee this morning. Family movie night on the lawn on September 11. There will be a hymn sing in the sanctuary on Heritage Day, 12:00-12;30. Sarah has begun work on plans for a Halloween Party.           Neva (Health Ministry) reminded council of the Chicken Fixin’ workshop on September 20, 2-4pm, and a mix making workshop in October.          Ernestine said that Discovery Club will begin Tuesday, September 8, 3:30-5:30pm.           Kathy (Worship) met with committee on August 15. Choir practice began again on September 3. Her committee is also making plans for the hymn sing on Heritage Day. Shirley Atteberry told the committee that Carlos Cadezas, violin player, is looking for a place to present a concert. It would be a fund raiser for him and possibly for the church. Betty Waller moved to allow for the gathering of information for this event. Virginia seconded the motion. Council approved.           Diana (UMW) referred to her written report. It included information on the Fall General Meeting, the Fall Festival, and a change in meeting day for the Eve Circle.           Herb (CERT) told of the Tecumseh CERT event held in conjunction with Shawnee County CERT. Linda Vogel is working on a master listing of all residents in the Tecumseh area. His committee is preparing for Heritage Day. NEW BUSINESS:           Jan (Trustees) reports that the Trustees committee met Wednesday and reviewed bids for floor covering in the conference room and the south room. The poured epoxy floor may cost $9,000-10,500. The committee has finalized a plan for a closet along the east wall which should cut the cost somewhat. Funds will come from memorials. All broken windows have been replaced. Stucco is needed on the north side of the building where tile has been removed.           Steve (Trustees) again told the cost and showed the plan for landscaping around the new sign.           Virginia moved to allow Trustees to go ahead with plans for the poured floor and landscaping. Neva seconded the motion. Council approved. PASTOR’S TIME:           Josh said that this year’s conference will likely focus on mission and vision. Where are we going? Where do we want to be ten years from now? Some suggestions were  to attract more young members, to continue to improve the appearance of our building, to begin a youth group. There was much discussion on how to bring in new members.           Pastor Josh closed council meeting with prayer. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Rush, Recording Secretary