Council Meeting Minutes
These minutes were approved electronically on January 15, 2025
Council of Elders Meeting Minutes: 3 December 2024
Members Present: Wally Bomgren, Linda Kordosky, Loree Petersen, Rob Fitzer, Dean Dvorak, John Oldfield (ex-officio), Pastor TJ Anderson, Gunnar Unger, Mike Laseter, and Steve Eckhardt
Members Absent: None
Loree called the meeting to order at 7pm.
1. Opening Prayer
Steve opened with prayer.
2. Approval of Agenda
Wally made a motion to approve the amended agenda and Dean seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
3. God Sightings
Thom Hardwick’s memorial service was a great tribute to Thom’s life and his ministry. It brings focus on the work that music does to
bringing people to the kingdom.
We continue to hear of more people that previously attended North Heights being called to come back home to North Heights.
We are thankful to see many previous members coming back and rejoining our family.
We have had another successful Operation Christmas Child. North Heights members assembled 972 boxes and helped with regional collection and
shipped 11,266 boxes. We are thankful to Katy and Jim Schultz for their leadership and for Laurie Palermo coordinating the project.
4. Approval of Minutes from November 5, 2024
Linda made a motion to approve the minutes and Dean seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.
Mike and Steve abstained due to absence.
5. TJ Report
a. Prayer
On January 6, 2025 we will start our 21 Days of Prayer for Roseville.
Roseville Saturday Family Worship Night will begin once per month starting January 5, 2025 with Willie Gunard and Josh Thurston leading.
b. Congregation update
Christmas Eve, three services scheduled (2:00 AH, 4:00 AH, 8:00 RV)
Combined worship service at Arden Hills with kids leading on February 23, 2024
Our Grace Recovery program at North Heights is delayed to evaluate and add additional curriculum.
c. Nominating Committee Vacancy:
Loree made a motion to have Rob Briggle fill the vacant position on Nominating Committee, (the appointment is provided for in the Constitution), and Wally seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously.
6. John's Report
Staff Report
a. Open Positions.
Worship leader for Roseville, Accounting Manager, part time Custodian, and Care Ministry Chaplain.
b. Land Sale:
Trident Development is presenting applications to the Arden Hills Planning Commission on December 4, 2024 related to the purchase of land and construction of the apartment building.
7. School Board meeting report
November meeting summary:
NHCA Christmas concert December 12th
New video for “Give a Gift” to show at the Christmas Concert.
Dinner theater Dec 16 with a drama will be presented at the Roseville Fellowship Hall.
Student participation in Roseville service on January 26th.
Friday Feb 28 North Heights Christian Academy Gala.
Silent auction; will also be part of the gala fundraiser. Looking for other donations.
Parent survey for 2023 was tabulated and a list of short-term and long-term tasks was reviewed with the School Board.
8. Prayer for the both the Congregation and the programs of the Academies.
The Council had an extended time of prayer for the church, academies, staff, and leadership
9. Adjourn
Steve made a motion to adjourn at 7:45 PM, and Gunnar seconded it. Motion carried unanimously.
TJ closed with prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert C Fitzer
NHLC Council Secretary