Council Meeting Minutes
These minutes were approved electronically on 07-14-2025
Council of Elders Meeting Minutes July 8, 2025
Members Present: Pastor T J Anderson, Dean Dvorak, Rob Fitzer, Duane Haugen, Paul Jacobsen, Mike Laseter, Loree Petersen, Lance Swanson, and John Oldfield (ex-officio).
Loree called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.
1. Opening Prayer
Rob opened in prayer.
2. Approval of Agenda.
Paul made a motion to approve the agenda. Lance seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
3. God Sightings
The “Take Five” time after Sunday morning services keeps growing. It is now a normal occurrence for some people to stay a long time,
sometimes up to an hour. We are building community. This is a very good thing.
One person has been taking care of an elderly woman. All her life, this elderly woman has hated God and hated the church. Recently
this woman accepted Jesus into her heart and is being transformed by the Holy Spirit. She is now looking forward to heaven and to
being reunited there with her husband.
Several people recently went to Alaska to help some friends who are moving out of their cabin in the wilderness. In addition
to helping with packing, downsizing, etc., they held a garage sale that raised $20,000! This was a real blessing to those who are moving.
Two siblings recently participated in the “Fruit of the Spirit” summer camp held by Celebrate Dance at North Heights. Following the end
of the dance camp, the family went to Subway for lunch. The line there was quite long and it was a very long wait for the two kids.
At one point, the 4-year-old turned to the 7-year-old and said, “Patience … Remember Patience”. So, these kids learned (and applied)
what they had experienced at the camp.
The summer Dance and Karate camps have been very well attended.
4. T J’s Report
The Kid’s Ministry leader position is still open. Continue to pray for God to lead us to the right person for this position.
The Book of Acts is the sermon series starting in the Fall and continuing through the new year.
The Council of Elders is seeking after God for leading us into the next season for North Heights.
It’s great to have Nate on board as the new Worship Leader at Roseville.
The Holy Spirit Conference will be August 8-9. Main speakers include Steve Perkins, Josiah Kennealy, Dr. Joe Johnson, and Father Michael Becker.
5. John’s Report
Approval of Easement Agreement – As part of the land sale, the Easement Agreement needs to be signed. This covers details regarding the
shared signage and shared entry from Highway 96. Rob made a motion to authorize Loree to sign the Easement Agreement.
Paul seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Approval of Auditor for Period Ending 5/31/2025 – As required by the NHLC Constitution, a letter to engage Akins Henke & Company as Auditor
for the period ending 5/31/2025 was issued. Paul made a motion to approve this Engagement Letter. Lance seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.
Care Ministry – With changes in the Care Ministry area, there will be some shifts in staffing.
6. Approval of June 3, 2025 Council Minutes
Mike made a motion to approve the 6/3/2025 Council Meeting minutes. Duane seconded the motion. Pastor T J recused himself from voting
as he was not at the 6/3/2025 meeting. The remaining Council members unanimously approved this motion.
7. Adjourn
Paul made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Rob seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved. Pastor T J closed in prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Dean Dvorak
NHLC Council Secretary