President Jana Abbott called the meeting to order. Pastor Jacobson led devotions and opening prayer.

Roy White, representing NW Sedgwick County Thrivent, was present to request permission to place a box or bin in Fellowship Hall to collect items to be packaged for troops. The four week program to begin this week was approved.

Minutes of the July 19, 2010 meeting were approved. Treasurer’s Report was approved. There was a $2,500 shortfall for July. Year to date we are $24,053 below budget. Disbursements continue to be less than budgeted.

The Annual meeting will be January 30, 2011 with an informational meeting to be held January 23, 2011.

Stewardship did not meet. Mick Haugen briefly discussed the Pony Express stewardship program and was granted approval to proceed with the program.

Joan Pritchard reported that the Women’s Guilds are starting to meet. An event has been scheduled at Botanica, and the summer edition of the Women’s Newsletter "In The Spirit" has been distributed.

Jana reported that the NCD committee met with the Caring Unit leaders. The program will begin September 1st.

Written staff reports from Annette Lindal and Kelly Shriner were accepted.

Jim Bothner reported that the only item for discussion by the executive committee was the Youth Coordinator candidate.

Motion was made, seconded, and passed to have the blue carpet on the main floor, stairs, and nursery professionally cleaned.

Jana reminded council that the congregation informational meeting on the capital improvements campaign will be this Sunday and outlined the flow of the meeting.

Jim Bothner reported that the youth met with the Youth Coordinator candidate on Sunday. The next step is for the staff to meet the candidate and then get the search committee together for another meeting.

Brandon Parks advised that bids on parking lot paving and replacement of the fascia are being gathered.