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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 700 North Second Avenue
Stratford, WI 54484
2017 ANNUAL MEETING
January 28, 2018
2017 CHURCH COUNCIL Term Expires
Each Church Council Member serves a three-year term.
PRESIDENT Brenda Castellano 2018
VICE PRESIDENT Becky Curtis 2019
TREASURER Adam Maguire 2017
SECRETARY Angie Guralski 2018
WORSHIP Lois Miller 2019
STEWARDSHIP Angela Ford 2017
EVANGELISM Cory Wiesman 2019
PROPERTY Lee Spindler 2017
FAITH FORMATION Jackie Fischer 2017
Kaitlyn Ulrich 2017
TRUST FUND June Krueger (2019)
Wendy Grell (2018), Stacia Burrows (2017)
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH STAFF – 2017
PASTOR Sue Eidahl
DCM Ben Natzke
SECRETARY Lori Lang
MINISTRY COORDINATOR Cari Frueh
ORGANISTS Judy Polege
Marge Redetzke
CUSTODIANS Vicki Hughes Melanie Nikolai - Interim
Gerry Viegut
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2017 Church Council and Staff - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 1
Table of Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 2
Annual Meeting Agenda - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 3
Northwest Synod of Wisconsin (Bishop Rick Hoyme)- - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 4-5
Vision and Mission Statement and Logo - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 6
Thank You - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 6
Pastor’s Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 7
Parochial Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 8-9
Zion 2017 Contributors - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 10
2016 Annual Meeting, Secretary’s Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 11
President’s Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 12
Office Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 12-13
Prayer Chain Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 13
Evangelism Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 13-14
Communion Stewards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 14
Scholarship Fund Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 15
Scrip Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 15
Confirmation Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 16
Faith Formation Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 16-17
Altar Guild Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 17
Media Ministry Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 17
Fair Trade Ministry Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 18
Stewardship Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 18
Property Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 19
Worship Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 19
Library Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 19-20
Staff Support Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 20
Germanfest Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 20-21
Cemetery Team Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 21-22
Cemetery Financial Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 22
Rental Property Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 23
ZLC Trust Fund Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 23
Building Fund Financial Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 24
Building Fund Treasurer’s Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 24
Treasurer’s Report - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 24-25
2018 Mission Plan (Budget) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Page 26-28
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
January 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER Council President
2. OPENING DEVOTIONS Pastor Sue Eidahl
3. SECRETARY’S REPORT Angie Guralski
4. TREASURER’S REPORT Adam Maguire
5. STAFF REPORTS
a. Craig Gauerke
b. Pastor Sue
6. TEAM REPORTS See Reports
7. ADOPTION OF AGENDA President/Congregation
Additional unfinished or new business may be added to the agenda at this time.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No unfinished business
9. NEW BUSINESS
a. Voting for Council Members
b. Voting for Synod Assembly Voting Members
c. Plans for Rental Property Income
d. Adoption /Approval of 2018 Ministry Plan (budget)
ADJOURNMENT
CLOSING: LORD’S PRAYER
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Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin,
I have read two books in the last four years that have had a significant impact on
how I see life and how I see the church. The first is “Younger Next Year: Live Strong,
Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond” and the second is “Growing Young: 6
Essential Strategies to Help Young People Discover and Love Your Church.” Now,
the title of the first contains a word we don’t normally associate with beyond 80,
but the second title throws out this mouthful: Help Young People Love Your
Church.
What I have learned from reading these books is that while neither is easy, both
are possible. They require discipline, sacrifice and sometimes, just hard work. But
they are BOTH possible. I have recommended the first book to all of our pastors
and deacons who are at least 50 years old, which is a bunch of them. Some of
them have read it, fewer have followed it, and I fear most have ignored me.
At this year’s Synod Assembly, I will be recommending the second book to every
church in our synod. Because every church in our synod, or at least they say it,
wants to grow young. If there is one overpowering symptom of the
congregations of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, it is that they are old. And the
second powerful symptom is that they say they want to grow young. My fear is
that when the leaders of our churches hear about this book, some will read it,
fewer will follow it and most will ignore it. Why? Because it requires discipline,
sacrifice and sometimes, just hard work.
But, it is work that God’s word says God can do, and God desperately wants us to
do with him.
Revelation 21:5 says, “And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am
making all things new.’ Also he said, ‘Write this, for these words are trustworthy
and true.’”
The one on the throne is God, and I believe that God is at work making God’s
church new – and God is puzzled and grieved when God doesn’t see us joining in
this magnificent adventure.
As many of you are aware, my time as bishop of our synod ends on June 30 of
2018. It will not be my responsibility, but it is my dream that 2018-19 would be a
year for this synod to Grow Young…for each congregation, for our campus
ministries, for our Bible Camps to focus on this one thing.
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Now, your next bishop may believe that the Spirit is blowing in another direction,
but I’ve still got six months!
In the book, Growing Young it says: “…the terms young people and adults use to
describe their own churches or parishes (that are Growing Young) , we noticed
repeated words such as welcoming, accepting, belonging, authentic, hospitable,
and caring. We began to call this the warmth cluster. (p. 166). Both Younger Next
Year and Growing Young emphasize that the changes needed will come out of
love and caring. We change, because the people we love, and the people who
love us desperately want and need us to change.
God loves us. God sits on the throne and proclaims, “I make all things new.” It is
time for a change. It is a time to grow young. It is a time for new.
I am asked as I make this transition to the next chapter of my life, “Do you believe
our church(es) will survive?” My answer is usually something like, “I don’t believe in
churches, but I do believe in Jesus.” And Jesus says “For mortals it is impossible,
but for God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
I do believe in Jesus. May God make all things new in your life and in your
ministries this year!
Bishop Rick Hoyme
Walking together + for the sake of mission + in God’s world.
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VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to make a positive impact in our world by having open hearts
and open doors. We are establishing a foundation and partnership
between the ministry of the Congregation and the home by being
Authentic, Affirming, Available Christians practicing faith through
Caring Conversations, Devotions, Service, Rituals and Traditions.
MISSION STATEMENT
Open Hearts, Open Doors, Open Hands
A special thanks to our church staff and volunteers
for their work in preparing this Annual Report.
We also thank each member and attendee for gifts of time,
talent, energy, and finances given to the ministry of Zion Church!
Your continuing prayers and participation
are crucial to outreach in the village of Stratford,
Marathon County, and the rest of the world
with the “Good News” of Jesus Christ.
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PASTOR’S REPORT – 2017
Zion Family,
One of my very favorite hymns is We Are Called (Evangelical Lutheran
Worship, #720). The second verse of that hymn begins, “Come! Open
your heart!” While preparing this report, this hymn came to mind and
recalling the events of the past year, one thing has become crystal clear:
we are a congregation that opens our hearts.
Serving others with “open hearts” is the hallmark of this congregation.
This past year we collected over 50 health kits to be sent through Lutheran
World Relief to those in need. We continue to support our sister
congregation of Mpenda in Malawi. We just finished Operation Christmas buying books, diapers,
and wipes for our sisters and brothers in and around Houston, Texas, following hurricane Harvey.
We reach out with caring hearts to those in crisis through the Germanfest fund.
The hymn continues, “Show your mercy to all those in fear.” Zion shows mercy to clients of
Lutheran Social Services. We raised $1,800 to be used in the many life-giving ministries of LSS.
For over 20 years we have supported Steven and Bethany Friberg’s medical missionary work in
Tanzania. We also continue to give to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal and the ELCA Disaster
Fund. Those ministries and our benevolence add up to close to $30,000.
The last verse of the song reminds us to “Sing a new song! Sing of that great day when all will be
one!” We continue to lift up and explore ways to worship and work together with other
denominations in the village. As we bump elbows with our neighbors, we realize that God is at
work in all of us.
This year we said goodbye to Ben Natzke who served as our DCM for 5 years. Ben left to serve in
another community along with his fiancé, Renee. Thank you, Ben, for sharing your gifts so
generously with this congregation and for your faithful service. We look forward to Craig
Gauerke joining us in this position. Thank you also to Lori for keeping us organized and keeping
things running smoothly in the office, to Gerry and Vicki who keep the building cared for and
cleaned, to our faithful organists, Judy and Marge, and to all the leaders and teams who make
mission and ministry possible in this place.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, the best is yet to come.
Pastor Sue
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PAROCHIAL REPORT
1. MEMBERSHIP 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Baptized 849 628 644 669 685 706 701 707
Confirmed 538 421 424 436 453 475 486 498
Affiliated 234 241 241 238 238 238 238 238
MEMBERSHIP LOSSES MEMBERSHIP GAINS
Letter of Transfer 15 * Letter of Transfer 13
Death 5 Baptism 8
Affiliated TOTAL 21
TOTAL 20 * Received as Confirmed Member 8
* Received as Baptized Member 13
2. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Sunday Worship 186 202 183 171 171 156
Summer Attendance (June - August) 115 119 103 101 107 120
Lenten Mid-Week 156 162 151 140 144 137
Advent Mid-Week 126 97 129 111 87 90
3. COMMUNION PARTICIPATION FOR 2017
There are 579 recorded communion members of Zion of which 427 partook of Holy Communion.
4. OFFICIAL PASTORAL ACTS
Baptisms 8 Weddings 3
Confirmations 18 Funerals 5
BAPTISMS Baptism Date BAPTISMS Baptism Date
Ellie Southwick 1-22 Mila Johnson 6-25
Kali Jo Southwick 1-22 Hadley Kramer 8-6
Piper Balz 5-7 Wesley Binder 9-3
Jordy Trachte 6-18 Ellie Ullman 9-30
WEDDINGS Wedding Date
Kevin Miller & Lois Custer 5-6
Brian Stroetz & Christina McCain 9-2
Adam Steiner & Joelle Sommerfeldt 9-16
CONFIRMATIONS 5-7-17
Jared Carl Daria Hoesly Carter Randow
Reed Curtis Paul Huther Dylan Schoenherr
Ryan Foley Arik Johnson MaryAnn Stangl
Brooke Grell Macey Kilty Trevor Steiner
Darin Grell Emily Meyer Okley Wrensch
Hunter Hannan Logan Peterson Nathan Zawislan
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DEATHS Date
Betty Spring 2-1-17
Marvin Hagar 3-9-17
Corey Joswiak 7-21-17
Delores Johnson 8-2-17
William Shanks Sr. 9-30-17
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFERS
Mat Hoffman Larry Mueller Sandy Blyton
Ava Hoffman Jean Mueller Bruce Busche
Emma Hoffman Jacob Mueller Kathy Busche
Jerald Clint Lucas Mueller Peter Leick
Delores Clint Matthew Mueller Ellen Leick
MEMBERS RECEIVED
JoAnn Vanderzee Todd Schoenherr Raymond White Dayton White
Jordan Aschenbrenner Dawn Schoenherr Lindsay White
Dan Mikelson Jett Schoenherr Avery White
Sharon Mikelson Wynn Schoenherr Finley White
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 2017 CONTRIBUTORS
The following are the contributions of Zion’s household units. Thank you to each contributor
for your ongoing support of Zion’s mission and ministry. This shows each envelope giver. If
there are any questions on your giving statements, please call the church office.
These totals include weekly and special offerings for the entire year (including building). If
you gave cash without an envelope it will not be included in your totals.
“Non-cash gifts or items” are not included on your contribution statements; only cash donations
can be itemized. If you give a non-cash item to the church and want to get credit for it for tax
purposes, you will need to call the church office to receive a letter for you to use, along with your
receipt, for the item purchased for the church. Any questions, please call the church office. Thank
you.
$ Amount 2,420.00 783.00 330.00 120.00
33,930.81 2,288.00 780.00 324.00 110.00
15,920.00 2,230.00 770.00 315.00 105.00
15,600.00 2,080.00 760.00 313.00 105.00
13,465.00 1,950.00 741.00 300.00 100.00
13,000.00 1,720.00 740.00 300.00 100.00
9,458.00 1,640.00 720.00 300.00 90.00
7,360.00 1,631.62 715.00 300.00 88.00
6,560.00 1,600.00 705.00 300.00 80.00
5,795.00 1,600.00 664.00 280.00 80.00
5,650.00 1,500.00 650.00 273.00 75.00
5,500.00 1,498.00 650.00 250.00 75.00
5,400.00 1,470.00 640.00 240.00 75.00
5,300.00 1,373.00 633.00 240.00 75.00
5100.00 1,355.00 620.00 240.00 70.00
4,475.00 1,200.00 617.00 210.00 70.00
4,475.00 1,165.00 600.00 200.00 70.00
4,355.00 1,150.00 600.00 200.00 65.00
3,962.00 1,140.00 540.00 200.00 65.00
3,725.00 1,125.00 540.00 180.00 50.00
3,720.00 1,113.00 532.00 180.00 50.00
3,713.00 1,110.00 526.00 173.00 47.00
3,700.00 1,050.00 520.00 168.00 40.00
3,692.00 1,000.00 500.00 160.00 40.00
3,450.00 1,000.00 500.00 156.00 40.00
3,250.00 970.00 500.00 155.00 31.00
3,140.00 963.00 480.00 150.00 30.00
2,953.00 900.00 480.00 150.00 25.00
2,925.00 900.00 470.00 145.00 20.00
2,875.00 890.00 460.00 130.00 20.00
2,695.00 880.00 454.00 130.00 20.00
2,623.00 870.00 445.00 125.00 20.00
2,600.00 868.00 435.00 125.00 15.00
2,600.00 845.00 420.00 124.00 0.00 = 79
2,580.00 840.00 403.00 120.00
2,580.00 805.00 390.00 120.00
2,455.00 800.00 360.00 120.00
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ZION LUTHERAN 2016 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
Sunday January 29, 2017
10:00 a.m.
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: President Keith Grell
OPENING DEVOTIONS: Pastor Sue
SECRETARY’S REPORT: M (Nicole Curtis) S (Allen Grell) C
TREASURER’S REPORT: M (Rod Huther) S (June Krueger) C
STAFF REPORT’S: DCM Report, Pastor’s Report
MINISTRY TEAM REPORTS
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Motion to accept adoption of agenda M (Dan Thompson) S (Jon Ulrich) C
OLD BUSINESS
A. 2015 Amendment to the Constitution
• Motion passed by 2/3 vote to have 1 youth on council
NEW BUSINESS
A. Voting for 3 Council Members
• Becky Curtis
• Lois Custer
• Cory Wiesman
B. Vote for Synod Assembly Voting Members (May 21)
• M(Dan Thompson) to allow council to delegate
S (Mark Anderson) C
C. Adoption/Approval of 2017 Congregational Mission Plan (Budget)
• Motion of approval of 2017 Budget
M (Adam Maguire) S (Dan Thompson) C
D. Amendments to Constitution/Bylaw Change
• Motion to accept change to the Constitution/Bylaws
M (Marilyn Suckow) S (Wendy Grell) C
ADJOURNMENT- M (Jon Ulrich) S (Allen Grell) C
Meeting adjourned and closed with the Lord’s Prayer
Respectfully submitted by,
Angie Guralski, Secretary
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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – 2017
This is my first effort in the writing the President’s report for Zion Lutheran. If anyone knows me,
one of my favorite sayings is, “ My life is based on good intentions…”. I intended to get to this
task earlier but alas, here I am writing at the last minute. Oh well….
When I was approached to be on council, I was very fearful. I don’t know how this church runs. I
attend but don’t pay attention to the details needed to run this council! I live by the verse Joshua
8:1: Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Obviously God wants me to trust and follow him.
I’ve enjoyed the last 2 years on council tremendously . It is always interesting to know the
background of groups and the only way to really understand that is to be part of the club, council,
group, etc. Being part of our amazing church makes me really appreciate all of the people who
are behind the scenes to make this church run. I look forward to all of the changes that are and
will be happening in our church. We were all very sad to have Ben move on to other adventures
but we are all looking forward to meeting Craig and having him become part of our family at Zion.
Every January we have the chance to start a brand new year. As a congregation, we set goals to
become stronger, more financially sound, increase our participation in the church, and many other
goals. We are faced with new challenges, new opportunities and new adventures as we strive to
serve Jesus Christ. Many people start the new year with great goals, but try to do it on their own.
This year, let’s try striving toward our goal with God’s help. We are weak but he is strong. Every
day we will be faced with great opportunities to become better in life. We can do great things
through his power and strength.
I am sure 2018 will hold amazing things for all of us at Zion Lutheran Church!
Respectfully submitted by Council President
Brenda Castellano
OFFICE REPORT – 2017
The office needs your help to function smoothly. Please contact the church office for any
changes to your address, e-mail, or phone number, especially if you have a Post Office Box for
your mailing address. The office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The phone recorder is available after hours and the office e-mail address is [email protected]
I would like to thank the crew of helpers who come to sort, fold, and staple the many
publications that need to be sent out each year: Margaret Zimmerman, Loraine Holtman, Elmer &
Marge Hayes, and Leon & Pat Tietyen. I couldn’t get these publications out without your
generous help. Thank you also to Marge Redetzke and Marge Hayes for proofreading and office
assistance.
Your church office needs funds to keep running. The following is an itemization of monthly petty
cash and what it is used for.
PETTY CASH EXPENSES
General Postage (postage due, extra postage, packages, etc.) $ 60.72
Bulk Mailings (newsletter, annual report, letters, etc.) $ 604.01
Misc. (office supplies, etc.) $ 0
TOTAL PETTY CASH EXPENSES $ 664.73
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PLEASE CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE WHEN:
• Your home or business address, phone, or e-mail changes
• You have a Post Office Box address
• You change from land line to cell phone
• A member of your family is in the hospital
• You have a prayer request
• A family member passes away
• Your group plans to have a meeting at the church
• A new baby arrives in your family
• You would like the pastor to call or visit
• You have a joy or concern to share
• A family member leaves for college or establishes a new residence
• If you are going to be gone for any length of time (such as heading south for the
winter).
Submitted by,
Lori Lang, Administrative Assistant
PRAYER CHAIN REPORT – 2017
One of the great privileges and ministries listed in the New Testament is the opportunity to
remember one another in prayer – to “bear one another’s burdens.” Zion has a dedicated group of
people who do just that. When a prayer request comes in to the church office, a call is made to the
volunteers and e-mailed to another group. They can start praying as soon as they get the message.
Thanks to everyone who has been involved in the Prayer Chain. If anyone would like to join the
prayer group, please call the church office.
The Prayer Chain has prayed for over 8 people this year. You may submit prayers by
calling or e-mailing the church office, marking your communion card, or on the web.
Submitted by
Lori Lang, Prayer Chain Coordinator
EVANGELISM TEAM REPORT – 2017
Our team updated our objectives including:
Hospitality – To be a welcoming congregation
Current Activities:
- Fixed and updated the sign on the building and updating the sign on Hwy 97
- Continued to keep up the grounds with a welcoming sense of seasonal flowers
- Welcomed guests as soon as they arrive; updated visitor packets and information.
Added coffee mug as a welcoming gift. Follow-up with guests by sending a thank you
for attending
- Create a welcoming environment outside of worship through fellowship after services
- Spring cleaning for the fellowship area and cleaning tables/chairs before Germanfest
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Discipleship – Involve and strengthen members within our congregation
Current Activities:
- Continue the “We Care” ministry through birthday, anniversary, get well and sympathy
cards
- Review the gifts assessment/inventory with new members
- Promote our congregational members to invite others to services and church events
- Minister to shut-ins & continue the visitation program
- Continue prayer chain ministry and recruit additional people
- Connect with recent graduates/service members
- 5th Sundays – Special Activity
Community Outreach & Communication – Reach out to our local, regional, national, and world-
wide communities by communicating the good news of the Gospel
Current Activities:
- Mail monthly newsletter and have copies available at the information stand
- Use current media to project the bulletin on the screen
- Participate and host in the ecumenical services each year & provide fellowship for
Thanksgiving service
- Maintain and grow our connection with our brothers and sisters in Malawi
- Host Trunk r Treat on Halloween
- Put on Teacher Appreciation Dinner in August
Thank you to the congregation for supporting our events and we would love to have more
members join our group. If interested, contact one of our current team members: Nicole Curtis,
Sharla Dreikosen, Pastor Sue, Rhonda Knoll, Dan & Rhonda Thompson, Dan & Deb Wieland,
Cory Wiesman
COMMUNION STEWARDS –2017
Our communion stewards prepare the chalices and baskets with wine, grape juice, and
bread or wafers for kneeling, walk through, or intinction communion services throughout the
year. After each communion service is over, they also clean up and put everything away. Thank
you to the faithful stewards who served during this past year: Jill Dasler, Chuck Foley, Marge
Redetzke, Della Rudolf, Rhonda Thompson, Pat Tietyen, and Deb Wieland. Also, thank you to
those who bake communion bread whenever asked. If you would like to help out by being a
communion steward or a bread baker, please contact the church office or any of the stewards.
Respectfully submitted by,
Marge Redetzke
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ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND – 2017
Balance 01/01/2017 $ 4,197.35
Scholarships paid out
Tianna Hughes $ (500.00) 1-21-2017
Sara Dasler $ (500.00) 1-21-2017
Amandalee Miller $ (500.00) 1-21-2017
Interest Earned $ 5.13
Balance on 12-31-17 $ 2,702.48
SCRIP PROGRAM TREASURER’S REPORT – 2017
Beginning Balance 1-01-2017 $ 2,621.47
INCOME
Deposits from card sales/internet orders $27,270.00
Cash Box Balance 55.00
Kwik Trip rebates 15.65
Cards on hand 4,635.00
TOTAL INCOME $31,975.65
TOTAL $34,597.12
EXPENSES
Scrip Card Challenge 50.00
Cards bought 8,536.00
Internet orders paid 20,133.40
TOTAL EXPENSES ($28,719.40)
BALANCE 12-31-17 $ 5,877.72
Checkbook $ 1,187.72
Cards on Hand $ 4,635.00
Cash Box $ 55.00
This is the fifth year for the Scrip Program. We made $938.25 in 2017. Thank you to everyone
who purchased cards to support the program. We look forward to another successful year.
Respectfully submitted by,
Vicki Hughes, Treasurer
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CONFIRMATION REPORT-2017
“…the church’s task is not the conquest of young people, but the teaching of the gospel.”
~Dietrich Bonhoeffer
At their affirmation of baptism, confirmands are asked to make this promise for
themselves: “…to live among God’s faithful people, to hear the word of God and share in the
Lord’s Supper, to proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed, to serve all
people, following the example of Jesus, and to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.” The
process of preparing people to affirm these promises can take many forms, including classes and
increased involvement in congregational life. The end goal is the same: to prepare people to boldly
and confidently make those promises, affirm their baptisms and continue to live out their faith in
the church.
At Zion we continue to use the University Style curriculum which offers families with
already busy schedules the opportunity to schedule classes and encourage faith formation. We
offer core classes that are built around the Small Catechism and major Bible stories, and electives
that are built around how we live out our faith in everyday life. Students participated in 3 retreats
and nearly 30 classroom experiences this past year.
Disciples for Christ is the 10th grade confirmation program. Each student works with an
adult mentor for a year, exploring ways that we can grow in faith and articulate that belief.
Students and adults work together to prepare for Affirmation of Baptism. Thank you to Wendy
Grell, along with all the adult mentors, for their commitment to this program.
Respectfully submitted,
Pastor Sue
FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY TEAM REPORT – 2017
The Faith Formation team for 2017 consisted of Ben Natzke (DCM), until his departure in June,
Kaitlyn Ulrich and Jackie Fischer (co-chairs), Wendy Spaeth and Nicole Curtis. Meetings for
Faith Formation are held monthly, usually on the first Monday of the Month. We continue to look
for new and exciting ways to enhance the spirituality of not only our youth but the entire
congregation. We recognize the importance of strengthening our relationship with God, as well as
with each other.
This is the second year that we ran our Little Lutherans and J-Team program. The kids meet twice
a month, directly after school. This has continued to be an exciting adventure for the youth and for
the teachers/helpers. We spent most of November and December working on Christmas songs and
putting together a Christmas program. The program was held during the service on December 17th
and the kids did an amazing job!
The VBS theme this past year was the Fun Maker’s Fun Factory. We had another fun filled week
spent with our friends at The Mill Church. Some of the high school youth spent a week in the
outdoors canoeing and enjoying nature while strengthening and renewing their faith .
We have continued to grow in a positive direction this year. Ben, our prior DCM, left our
congregation as he settled in Minnesota to begin a new adventure. It was a very difficult change
for many of the youth, staff and members of the congregation. We wish him well in his new
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adventures. We are welcoming a new DCM, Craig Gauerke, at the beginning of 2018 and we look
forward to the changes and new experiences that he will bring!
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Fischer
ALTAR GUILD – 2017
Altar Guild is responsible for making the altar look clean, fresh and inviting. The Altar is
dusted and polished monthly. All brass items are polished in the spring and the fall. Linens are
cleaned as needed. We change the paraments according to the season: During Advent, the
paraments are blue; Christmas they are white; Lent they are purple, black for Ash Wednesday, and
Easter, again white. The rest of the year, other than special Sundays, such as Pentecost and
Reformation when they are red, the paraments are green. We also set up for baptisms. The guild is
also responsible for tending to fresh flower arrangements or plants.
Each team member is responsible for a two-month period. I would like to thank the present
team members – Jean Huser and Keri Manecke who joined us this year. Our great loss this year
was Betty Spring.
Please contact me, or the office, if you are interested in becoming a member of the Guild.
We would like to increase our membership by two or three. You can contact me by email at
[email protected] or by phone at 715.687.4362.
Respectfully Submitted
Marge Kollmansberger – Team Chair
MEDIA MINSTRY REPORT 2017
Thank You to Zion’s media team for the outstanding job of presenting the PowerPoint screens for
our worship services. Team members include Ted Dasler, Rod Huther, Marge Kollmansberger,
Adam Maguire, Kevin Miller and Sarah Schuette. Thanks also to Marge Redetzke and Lori Lang
for their work in creating the text for the screens and double checking the finished product before
presentation. We also thank Pastor Sue and the Worship Team for their continued support.
This year we continued our normal presentation activities along with the installation of the security
camera surveillance system. The system installation turned out to be a major undertaking.
Special thanks to Bob Schultz for all his professional expertise, hard work with the installation.
We know not what the New Year will bring, but we do know there will be opportunities and
challenges that make for an exciting time for the team.
You are invited to join the media team, even if you would like to serve in a limited capacity, your
participation would be greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Leon K. Tietyen
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FAIR TRADE MINISTRY REPORT – 2017
The Equal Exchange products sold at Zion are fairly traded. Fair Trade is not a charity or handout;
it is simply a process of giving a fair exchange. Equal Exchange provides high-quality foods at a
fair price to you. By cutting out the middlemen, Equal Exchange pays the farmers more and gives
you a better value. By making the choice to buy fairly traded products, you help provide health
care, education and technical trainings for farmers, workers, and artisans around the world. In
2016, just over $1,100 of product was ordered and $1,125.50 of Fair Trade was sold. Product sales
include Fellowship, German Fest and Zion Members at the Fair Trade table or in the Fair Trade
24/7 Display. Lutheran World Relief is no longer a partner with Equal Exchange so the committee
will look at options for Zion members. Thanks to June Krueger for her assistance and to all who
purchase and assist with Fair Trade. If YOU are interested in helping in this ministry, let me
know!
Respectfully submitted,
Darla Leick
STEWARDSHIP TEAM – 2017
The 2017 Stewardship Campaign theme was: Live Generously: “Take Hold of the Life that
Really is Life.” For four Sundays, we explored “Follow Jesus,” talked about our faith, our
passions, and our roles as God’s generous stewards. This year we met as small groups in locations
throughout the community and shared insights, concerns and hopes for Zion’s future. On
Celebration Sunday, we rejoiced and thanked God for God’s great generosity. Thank you for your
generous response to this year’s Stewardship program.
As a team, we continue exploring new possibilities for giving. A survey of the congregation
showed interest in continuing the Simply Giving and considering Online Options. We will
continue to review and update the congregation as new options become available.
Although we were running in the red toward the end of the fiscal year, our giving in December
helped us back into the black with some cash in the checkbook to start the new year. Thank you
again for your generosity and support of the mission and ministry of Zion.
Zion’s Stewardship Team is made up of: Angela Ford (Chair), Sandy Andersen, Marge Hayes,
Sarah Schuette, Wandnetta Karl, Brian & Darla Leick, and Pastor Sue.
A big thank you goes to Marge Hayes, Arnie Polege and team members who count and record our
weekly offerings and manage individual giving statements.
Our giving is a tangible sign of God’s work with our Hands.
Angela Ford
Stewardship Team Chair
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PROPERTY TEAM REPORT – 2017
Some of the things that kept the property team busy during 2017, aside from general maintenance,
included:
1. Mulching of planting beds
2. Installation of an accessible pew
3. Painting of the wood windows on the Church and Sunday School
4. Sealing the asphalt parking lot, drive, and parsonage drive.
Thank you to all who assisted throughout the year. A special thank you to Property Members Bob
Aschenbrenner, Rich Krueger, Peter Leick, Mike Rock, Gary Wussow, and Pastor Sue for all their
help and input.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lee Spindler
WORSHIP TEAM REPORT-2017
Members of the 2017 worship team were: Lois Miller, Brenda Huther, Marge Kollmansberger,
Marge Redetzke, Paul Untiet, Mary Wussow and Pastor Sue.
Leon Tietyen remained a valued advisory member who headed up the media portion of the team.
The Worship team is responsible for ensuring that everything necessary is done to make all
worship services run smoothly. We organize volunteers to set up and take down decorations to
celebrate the seasons within the church year. Marge Kollmansberger changes the paraments to
coordinate with the church calendar. Mary Wussow and Paul Untiet select music for the choir and
bell choir, along with recruiting new members and scheduling practice times. The team has been
incorporating contemporary music services also. Media services continue to evolve and enrich our
church services both in church and in the family center. Marge Redetzke does the secretarial duties
and is key to arrange pulpit-fill pastor when Pastor Sue is absent. Brenda Huther recruits and trains
volunteers for church functions, such as ushers, acolytes, etc.
Our worship team leads, but we really appreciate everyone who is willing to help with the many
things that keep our church beautiful.
Respectfully submitted by:
Lois Miller, Chair
LIBRARY REPORT – 2017 Budgeted for 2017 $100.00
Gift $ 92.00
Total $192.00
Books Purchased $128.69
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About 35 books were added to the church library collection this year, including purchases and
gifts.
The library is open to anyone and items may be checked out at any time. Just write your
name and the date the item is being checked out and drop the card in the slot on the desk. Don’t
forget to return your items when you have finished so they are available for others.
Respectfully submitted by,
Judy Polege, Librarian
STAFF SUPPORT - 2017
This was a difficult year as we said goodbye to Ben Natzke, Director of Christian Ministry, in July
after being here since 2012. He was very respected by many and will be missed. One of the areas
that Zion wanted to grow was our music ministry and Ben did bring the energy and background to
do this. Ben very much lived his faith.
With Ben’s announcement, a taskforce was put together in search of another full time Director of
Christian Ministry.
Another change that the Staff Support Team saw this year was the resignation of two of our
members. I would like to say thank you to Ellen Leick and Patrick Wrench for their years of
serving on the team. Ellen served as the chair for several years and did a great job keeping the
team on task.
I would like to welcome and thank Melissa Mikelson and Keith Grell for joining the Staff Support
Team; they have both been a wonderful addition to the team and bring a wealth of knowledge.
We are still looking for an additional team member; if you would be interested in serving on the
Staff Support Team, please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
Keresa Kilty
COMMUNITY FUND (GERMANFEST) TREASURER’S REPORT – 2017
BEGINNING BALANCE 1-1-17 $13,563.09
INCOME Germanfest Dinner Ticket Sales $5,745.00 Meat Donations $120.00
Donation - Miscellaneous
$275.00
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Extra Food $797.50
Bake Sale/ Sauerkraut $765.25 Interest Earned $16.94 Thrivent Seed Money $500.00 Total Income $8,219.69 TOTAL $21,782.78 EXPENSES Germanfest Dinner Meat and Bread $1,437.97 Milk $77.50 Stratford Sign $0.00 Building Usage (to Zion) $500.00 Gifts Given in 2017 $8,500.00
Total Expenses $9,515.47 BALANCE 12/31/17 $11,267.31 This year we served 577 people—290 in the dining room and 287 carryouts. Thank you to everyone who
donated and/or gave of their time and talents to help with the Germanfest dinner. We couldn't do it without
the help of so many willing people.
Respectfully submitted by,
Vicki Hughes
CEMETERY TEAM REPORT – 2017
Members of the Cemetery Team are Tom & Nancy Schoenherr, Harold Wrensch, and Marge
Hayes.
There were three burials this past year. Lawn mowing of both cemeteries was done by Randy
Schwantes. There is a sign in both cemeteries that reads: SUMMER SEASON (May 1st-Nov. 15th)
Artificial bouquets must be attached or placed close to monuments for mowing purposes. Shrubs
& tree planting need to be approved by the Cemetery Team. Winter Season (Nov. 15th – Apr. 15th)
Wreaths & floral arrangements must be securely attached to the monument & must be removed by
April 15th. The Cemetery Team will throw all artificial flowers & decorations away if not taken off
the monument by April 15th. When flowers are taken off, please take them home with you.
Things done this past year
Five large pine trees that were uprooted during a summer storm were removed and the lawn in that
area was filled in and reseeded.
A number of monuments have been straightened.
Many veteran stones have been raised.
Records of cemetery plots and burials have been updated and put on a flash drive for safe keeping.
Maps of burial sites have also been updated.
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Things that need to be done
Finish straightening some stones.
Finish lifting the veteran stones.
Try to clean some stones.
Hopefully get family members to help with maintaining their monuments and the area around
them.
ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE CEMETERY TEAM, PLEASE
CONTACT TOM SCHOENHERR OR THE CHURCH OFFICE.
Submitted by Tom Schoenherr
CEMETERY FINANCIAL REPORT – 2017
Savings Account Balance 1-1-17 $ 1,682.90
INCOME
Interest from Savings Account 3.08
Interest from SSB CD 110.51
Interest from ELCA Fund 103.73
Sale of Lots 600.00
Total Income $ 817.32
TOTAL $2,500.22
EXPENSES
Lot Buy Back 25.00
Repair & Straightening of Grave Markers 990.00
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,015.00
TRANSFER OF FUNDS – 2017
Interest to General Checking 12-30-2017 217.32
TOTAL TRANSFERS & EXPENSES $-1,232.32
Savings Account Balance 12-31-2017 $ 1,267.90
INVESTMENTS
SSB C.D. 41043 (Automatic Renewal) 17,133.52 ** Matures 5-11-18
ELCA Mission Fund Account #30000049451 1,500.00 Matures 10-28-18
ELCA Mission Fund Account #20000006260 2,000.00 Matures 12-1-22
TOTAL INVESTMENTS $20,633.52
Respectfully submitted by:
Marge Hayes, Treasurer
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RENTAL HOUSE REPORT – 2017
Wiesman Weber Debt Total
721 Third 224 Oak Reduction (1)
Cash Balance 1-1-17 $ 4,822.97 $ 1,897.26 $ 7,270.00
*Refundable Security Deposit $ 575.00 $ 550.00 $15,115.23
INCOME
Rent received $ 7,475.00 $ 6,600.00
Envelope Contributions $ 4,580.00
EXPENSES
Loan principal $(23,000.00)
Loan Interest $ (920.00)
Security Dep. Refund $ (575.00) $ (550.00)
Insurance / Utilities $ (304.00) $
Repairs/Maintenance $ $ (34.48)
Taxes, Garbage, Recycling $ (1,833.62) $ (1,832.81)
CASH BALANCE 12-31-17 $ 10,160.35 $(17,290.03) $11,850.00 $ 4,720.32
Remainder to carry over to 2018 $- $- $- Transferred to
Current Expense
Account Submitted by
Adam Maguire, Treasurer
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH TRUST FUND REPORT – 2017
Trust/Memorial end of year report
Beginning balance 1-01-17 8,778.06
Income
Mission Investment fund 230.21
Thrivent Investment 496.46
Honors and Memorials 1,325.00
+ 2,051.67
Expenses
None
Ending balance 12-31-2017 $10,829.73
Summary of accounts
*SSB checking 10,829.73
Thrivent (as of 9-30-2017) 24,602.95
ELCA Mission 10,097.13
The current trust/memorial fund members include June Krueger, Stacia Burrows, Wendy Grell
and Pastor Sue for guidance. This year no checks were written. Please contact us if you have any
needs or updates for the church. Thank you and God bless all the families and friends who have
been generous with their donations this year.
Respectfully submitted
Wendy Grell
* Stratford State Bank became Partner’s Bank in June of 2017
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BUILDING FUND FINANCIAL REPORT – 2017
Beginning principal loan balance at *Partners Bank $ 449,775.33
Total monthly principal payments 1-06-17 thru 12-22-17 ( 23,110.05)
Additional principal payment 12-28-17 ( 20,000.00)
Principal balance of loan 12-28-2017 406,665.28
Interest paid in 2017 was $17,189.95
Respectfully submitted by,
Vicki Hughes
* Stratford State Bank became Partner’s Bank in June of 2017
BUILDING FUND TREASURER’S REPORT – 2017
*Partners Bank Checking Account
Beginning balance 1-1-2017 $25,180.65
Deposits for 2017 63,864.00
2016 ELCA tithe ( 3,096.00)
Principal loan payments 12-28-17 ( 20,000.00)
Loan payments 01-06-2017 to 12-22-2017 ( 40,300.00)
Ending balance for Partner’s Bank Checking $ 25,648.65
Respectfully submitted by,
Vicki Hughes
* Stratford State Bank became Partner’s Bank in June of 2017
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH TREASURER'S REPORT December 31, 2017 Submitted by Adam Maguire, Treasurer
CHECKBOOK BALANCE -- January 1, 2017 $ 42,487.59
INCOME: Offerings -- Current Expense $ 187,468.28 -- Ketchup $ 2,264.00
-- Loose/Initial $ 4,296.00
-- Salaries $ 10,410.00 -- Use of Facilities/Equipment $ 401.00 -- Utilities $ 9,668.00
TOTAL INCOME $ 214,507.28
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EXPENSES: Ministry through the Extended Church $ 490.00 Ministry at Home $ 400.00 Administration $ 145,846.15 Team Budgets $ 44,088.13 Other Expenses $ 1,070.53
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 191,894.81
Net Income -- December 31, 2017 $ 22,612.47 DESIGNATED FUNDS (Carry over into 2018) Benevolence $ 77.39 Choir Fund $ 587.83 Confirmation Camp (fees) $ 1,437.86 Confirmation gowns etc (In/Out) $ 161.88 Council/Pastor $ 8,509.52 Evangelism $ 51.88 Experience Faith! Mission Trip $ 6,564.49 Fair Trade $ 829.25 In/Out $ 1,000.00 Kid's Globe Offering $ 941.44 Kitchen Wares $ 1,462.98 Puppet Ministry $ 986.76 Thrivent $ 686.44
TOTAL DESIGNATED FUNDS $ 23,297.72
Closing Checkbook Balance 2017 (Net Income + Designated Funds) $ 45,910.19
BENEVOLENCE -- Ministry to the World
Proposed Goal 2017 Actual Percent
ELCA Benevolence 10% $ 16,000.00 $ 17,997.81 112.5%
1 - Lutheran Social Services $ 1,800.00 $ 1,800.00 100.0%
2 - Missionary $ 3,500.00 $ 4,192.00 119.8%
3 - Crossways Camping Ministries $ 2,750.00 $ 2,893.00 105.2%
4 - ELCA World Hunger Appeal $ 3,250.00 $ 3,631.27 111.7%
5 - Bold Generosity $ 2,000.00 $ 2,000.00 100.0%
$ 29,300.00 $ 32,514.08 111%
2018 MISSION PLAN (Budget)
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BENEVOLENCE 2017
Approved 2017 Actual
2018
Proposed
MINISTRY TO THE WORLD
1 Lutheran Social Services $1,800.00 $1,800.00 $1,800.00
2 Missionary $3,500.00
$4,192.00 $3,500.00
3 Crossways $2,750.00 $2,893.00 $2,750.00
4 ELCA World Hunger Appeal $3,250.00 $3,631.27 $3,250.00
5 Bold Generosity $2,000.00 $2,000.00
TOTAL MINIMUM BENEVOLENCE GOAL $11,300.00 $14,516.27 $13,300.00
BENEVOLENCE EXPENSE 100 MINISTRY THROUGH EXTENDED CHURCH 101 ELCA Ministry Benevolence *** $16,000.00 $17,997.81 $16,000.00
102 Chequamegon Conference Benevolence $70.00 0.00 $70.00
103 Local Benevolence $200.00 0.00 $200.00
104 FCA Scholarship $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
105 Synod Assembly Offering $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
TOTAL $16,720.00 $18,447.81 $16,720.00
*** 10%
CURRENT EXPENSES 200 MINISTRY AT HOME 201 Synod Resource Center $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
TOTAL MINISTRY AT HOME $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
ADMINISTRATION 300 STAFF COMPENSATION 301 Custodian Salaries $15,572.54 $10,568.87 $15,810.76
301a Custodian FICA (church FICA) $1,191.30 $812.31 $1,209.52
302 Organist Salaries $1,816.02 $1,468.80 $1,843.35
302a Organist FICA (church FICA) $138.93 $123.84 $141.02
303 Secretary Salary $15,593.76 $13,996.31 $15,830.78
303a Secretary FICA (church FICA) $1,192.92 $1,068.16 $1,211.05
303b Conference (Soul Support) $200.00 $125.00 $200.00
304 Pastor Salary $46,865.28 $46,865.26 $47,742.62
304a Pastor FICA $4,591.90 $4,591.86 $4,592.00
304b Housing Equity $2,741.62 $2,741.64 $2,741.64
304c Auto Allowance $3,500.00 $3,500.12 $3,500.00
304d Continuing Ed/Book & Journal Allowance $2,100.00 $1,419.16 $2,100.00
304e Sabbatical Cost $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
304f Pastor's Official Meeting Cost $600.00 $655.00 $600.00
305 Pulpit Supply $500.00 $303.00 $500.00
308 Ministry Coordinator $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
308a Ministry Coordinator FICA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
309 Director of Congregational Ministry Salary $33,150.00 $18,487.50 $25,151.20
309a DCM FICA $2,535.98 $1,414.33 $1,921.77
309b DCM Continuing Education $1,000.00 $0.00 $750.00
309c DCM Mileage $500.00 $452.61 $500.00
TOTAL STAFF COMPENSATION $133,790.25 $108,593.77 $126,345.71
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400 STAFF BENEFITS 401 Medical & Disability Insurance $16,102.61 $16,564.56 $17,308.20
402 Insurance Deductible $550.00 $550.00 $550.00
403 Retirement $8,579.26 $8,579.28 $9,234.60
404 DCM Medical Reimbursement $4,000.00 $3,169.74 $4,000.00
TOTAL STAFF BENEFITS $29,231.87 $28,863.58 $31,092.80
500 OFFICE 501 Telephone $2,300.00 $2,453.51 $2,300.00
501a Web Design & Upkeep $400.00 $407.40 $400.00
502 Postage & Mailings $2,000.00 $1,649.42 $2,0000
503 Office Supplies $2,000.00 $1,239.36 $1,800.00
504 Office Equipment Repair $600.00 $255.00 $600.00
504a Copier-Duplicator $1,000.00 $1,198.22 $1,000.00
TOTAL OFFICE $8,300.00 $7,202.91 $8,100.00
600 OTHER 601 Conferences & Conventions $600.00 0.00 $600.00
602 Other Expenses $500.00 $657.47 $500.00
603 Pastoral Call $0.00 $0.00 0.00
604 Finance Expenses $300.00 $528.42 $300.00
TOTAL OTHER $1,400.00 $1,185.89 $1,400.00
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $172,722.12 $145,846.15 $166, 938.51
2017
Approved 2017 Actual
2018
Proposed
TEAMS
701 WORSHIP 701a Altar Supplies $450.00 $161.43 $300.00
701b Music $200.00 $568.99 $200.00
701c Bulletins 0.00 $0.00 $0.00
701d Piano & Organ Repair/Maintenance $800.00 $0.00 $800.00
701e Worship (Liturgy) Resources $700.00 $642.00 $650.00
701f Copyright $300.00 $585.00 $350.00
701g Media $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
TOTAL WORSHIP $2,950.00 $1,957.42 $2,800.00
702 STEWARDSHIP 702a Offerings Envelope $1,150.00 $739.12 $1,150.00
702b General $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
702d Stewardship Program $200.00 $24.99 $200.00
TOTAL STEWARDSHIP $1,350.00 $764.11 $1,350.00
703 EVANGELISM 703a Fellowship $200.00 $290.75 $200.00
703b Advertising $125.00 $77.50 $125.00
703c Christ In Our Home $200.00 $305.20 $200.00
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703d New Members $100.00 $0.00 $100.00
703e Box Holder $100.00 $0.00 $100.00
703f Workshops $150.00 $0.00 $150.00
703g Social Concerns $50.00 $0.00 $50.00
703h Stamps $150.00 $92.25 $150.00
703i Hospitality $300.00 $0.00 $300.00
TOTAL EVANGELISM $1375.00 $765.70 $1,375.00
705 PROPERTY 705a Church Repairs $5,000.00 $7,304.11 $5,000.00
705b Church Supplies $1,700.00 $1,141.18 $1,700.00
705c Parsonage Repairs/Maintenance $2,000.00 $277.99 $2,000.00
705d Lawn Mowing (cemetery upkeep) $3,500.00 $3,735.73 $3,500.00
705e Fuel-Church & Parsonage $7,000.00 $5,292.86 $7,000.00
705f Elec/Water/Sewer/Phone-Church/Parsonage $9,000.00 $8,327.72 $9,000.00
705g Insurance $12,000.00 $10,085.10 $12,000.00
705h New Equipment $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00
705i Snow Removal $1,500.00 $1,065.37 $1,500.00
705j Building Investigation 705k Meditation Garden $200.00 $0.00 $200.00
TOTAL PROPERTY $42,900.00 $37,230.06 $42,900.00
706 FAITH FORMATION MINISTRY 706a Sunday School Materials $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
706b Little Lutherans & J Team $1000.00 $1,029.88 $1,000.00
706c VBS $1,000.00 $826.98 $1,000.00
706d Puppets $700.00 $0.00 $700.00
706e Confirmation Materials $600.00 $165.34 $600.00
706f YAZ $100.00 $0.00 $100.00
706g Adult Leaders (Chaperones) $500.00 $0.00 $500.00
706h Milestones Ministry $2,000.00 $966.73 $2,000.00
706i Cross+Generational Ministry $500.00 $332.24 $500.00
706j Continuing Ed-Youth/Adult $100.00 $0.00 $100.00
706k Library $100.00 $36.69 $100.00
TOTAL FAITH FORMATION $6,600.00 $3,357.86 $6,600.00
TOTAL TEAMS $55,175.00 $44,075.15 $55,025.00
BUDGET SUMMARY
ELCA BENEVOLENCE EXPENSE $16,720.00 $18,447.81 $16,720.00
TOTAL MINISTRY AT HOME $400.00 $400.00 $400.00
TOTAL ADMINISTRATION $172,722.12 $145,846.15 $166,938.51
TOTAL TEAMS $55,175.00 $44,075.15 $55,025.00
TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENSES $245,017.12 $208,769.11 $239,83.51