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LUTHERAN SERVICES CAROLINAS

Dear Friends, Preparing the Lutheran Services Carolinas report to the synod is a good opportunity for reflection: What was accomplished and what was learned? It is also a good time to give thanks for those who make up the LSC ministry: the people served, families, friends, donors, advocates, board members, volunteers, and, of course, staff members – all superheroes. They are the protectors of the vulnerable, defenders of the defenseless, and cheerleaders for the disheartened. In short, they embrace the “walk” - the mission of LSC. In 2016, 2,014 employees worked 483,107 hours; 1,094 volunteers contributed 32,352 hours of service; 1,623 advocates were called to action; and 2,766 donors (including 1,185 employee donors) joined together to create better lives for the 6,037 people served by LSC. In addition to other accomplishments, in 2016 LSC increased the number of refugees resettled by 34 percent, from 342 in 2015 to 460 in 2016. LSC also opened a new office for refugee and immigrant services last year in Charleston that began resettling refugees in early 2017. In North and South Carolina in 2016, LSC also helped: 344 children find loving homes through foster care and family treatment programs. 16 victims of human trafficking. 57 unaccompanied minors. 64 veterans who were homeless or at risk of homelessness. 80 adoptive families, completing 9 adoptions. 627 refugees, including 460 who were newly resettled in the U.S. 89 people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through supported living residences. 44 men and women with varying life challenges and disabilities through residential services. 116 people receive support and guidance through the LSC Counseling Center. 57 people combat the symptoms of severe and persistent mental illness. 308 families find a better future through the LSC Supportive Housing program. 3,155 senior adults through 421,366 days of adult day services, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and independent living services and enabled 188 seniors to live more successfully at home. The fiscal year ending 2016 was a difficult one for child and family services, with an operating loss of ($402,097). Two program areas, foster care and the South Carolina group homes, incurred significant expenses due to operational reorganization but should now be well-positioned for future success in these programs.

Lutheran Services Carolinas senior services ended the 2016 fiscal year on a positive note with an operating income of $1,051,766. This income provides the stability needed for the inevitable and extraordinary cost of capital improvements, such as building repairs and renovations, vehicles, and equipment as well as funding for future growth.

As always, we thank you for walking with us.

Yours in Christ,

Ted W. Goins, Jr. Eric Hoyle LSC President LSC Board Chair

South Carolina Synod of the ELCA BR 5 - 1

LUTHERAN HOMES OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.

THE MISSION

Believing in the presence of God, the value of human life and the dignity of the individual, the mission of Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, as a ministry of the church,

is to promote the well-being of older adults by providing residential, healthcare and hospice services.

In 2016, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina provided employment opportunities for 1,367 TeamMates to fulfill our Mission.

1,073 residential and healthcare units include 253 active lifestyle homes and apartments, 152 independent living apartments, 227 assisted living suites, 81 assisted living memory support suites, and 360 skilled nursing and rehabilitation beds.

3,991 residents and patients were admitted to receive care and service at our five continuing care retirement communities:

Franke at Seaside, Mt. Pleasant the Heritage at Lowman, White Rock Rice Estate, Columbia

RoseCrest, Inman Trinity on Laurens, Aiken

273 older adults living off campus received outpatient rehabilitation therapy services through the rehabilitation and healthcare centers at Franke at Seaside, Rice Estate, RoseCrest and the Heritage at Lowman.

The Heritage at Lowman earned certification as a VOHRA Center of Excellence for Wound Management and received the VOHRA Centers of Excellence Wound Care Award for their superior wound management program.

Rice Estate, RoseCrest and the Heritage at Lowman received Providigm’s Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Accreditation based on standards for excellence in continuously improving quality of care and life for nursing home residents.

The National Research Corporation recognizes senior living organizations with overall workforce and customer satisfaction scores that rank within the top 10 percent of the largest proprietary satisfaction database for senior care in the U.S. Excellence in Action awards demonstrating a commitment to quality excellence were received by:

Franke at Seaside Active Lifestyle for Independent Living Customer Satisfaction

Trinity on Laurens for Assisted Living Workforce Satisfaction and Assisted Living Customer Satisfaction

RoseCrest for Independent Living Customer Satisfaction, Skilled Nursing Workforce Satisfaction and Skilled Nursing Customer Satisfaction

Lutheran Hospice supported 533 patients and over 1,599 family caregivers by providing end-of-life care in Anderson, Pickens, Spartanburg, Greenville, Laurens, Cherokee, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda, Charleston, Berkeley, Colleton, and Dorchester counties.

BeWell Home Services caregivers provided 218,501 hours of in-home supportive services through its Midlands/Aiken, Lowcountry, and Upstate offices for 604 clients receiving assistance with personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, medication reminders, and other non-medical care needs.

BeWell@Home, as an extension of Lutheran Homes’ continuing care retirement community licenses remains the first and only continuing care at home program established in the state. Seventeen members are enrolled in this innovative program designed to help people stay at home by pairing the comprehensive services of a traditional continuing care retirement community and the best benefits of long-term care insurance.

During 2016, the Lutheran Homes of South Carolina Foundation: received $1,574,285 in gifts from 1,854 donors, spent $663,744 to subsidize the care of 47 residents, clients and hospice patients, funded $699,965 of capital improvements to enhance and expand services, and provided $236,937 to support programs and services.

We remain most grateful for your partnership in ministry,

Dr. Donna Millar Potts Frank T. Shepke

Chair of the Board President and CEO


The Lutheran Homes of South Carolina, Inc. and Affiliates Combined Summary Balance Sheet, Statement of Operations and Cash Flow for the year ending September 30, 2016 (amounts in thousands)

Summary Balance Sheet Assets:Current assets 37,419 Property and equipment (net) 106,351 Other assets 27,282 Total assets 171,052

Liabilities and Net Assets:Current liabilites 16,230 Long-term debt 74,058 Deferred revenue from entrance fees 54,243 Total liabilities 144,531

Net assets:Unrestricted 3,752 Temporarily restricted 904 Permanently restricted 21,865 Total net assets 26,521

Total liabilities and net assets 171,052

Summary Statement of OperationsRevenue, Gains and Other Support 75,330

Expenses Salaries 32,764 Employee benefits 6,946 Professional fees 7,729 Supplies 7,628 Insurance 1,123 Utilities 3,468 Other expenses 5,101 Interest expense 4,080 Provision for bad debt (195) Depreciation and amortization 5,628 Total expenses 74,272 Operating excess (deficit) 1,058

Other income (losses) 667 (Decrease) increase in net assets 1,725

Summary Statement of Cash FlowsNet cash provided (used) in operating 4,918 Net cash provided (used) in investing (4,789) Net cash provided (used) by financing 3,833 Net cash (decrease) increase in cash 3,962 Cash, beginning of year 2,581 Cash, end of year 6,543

This report is sumarized from the audit report and is not intended to fully present financial statements or notes as prepared in accordance with generally accecpted accounting principals.


If there is a constant in the world of seminary education in both the ELCA and nationally across all denominations it would be “change.” Masters of Divinity (MDiv) enrollment in ELCA seminaries has declined from 1274 students in 2006–2007 to 663 this past year. Enrollment at Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary is neither better nor worse than its peers. Currently the ELCA is able to provide 1 new pastor for every 3 congregations seeking and able to finan-cially support a “first call” pastor. As a church, we – bishops, pastors, deacons, and other leaders – must act now to ensure the survival of congregations.

In the parable of the sower, the sower sows seeds everywhere: rocky ground, sand, a path, and good soil. Even where the soil isn’t good, some seed took root and bore fruit. Please consider throwing seed in your life recklessly: Ask 5 people in your life to consider a call to ministry! Maybe consider a call yourself!

Changes at LTSS include: The appointment of the Rev. Dr. David Ratke. Dean Ratke is a systematic theologian

whose scholarly work has regularly engaged Lutheran themes such as justification by faith, the church understood as the assembly of saints and sinners gathered to hear the gospel rightly preached and the sacraments rightly administered, and of the conviction that Christians live in the two realms of God’s activity. He will be teaching Lutheran Confessions and other courses in theology and church history.

Professor Brian Peterson will be teaching the “Foundations in Preaching” course. He comes to this role with significant parish ministry experience. Dr. Peterson knows what it means to preach law and gospel throughout the entire lectionary cycle in a congre-gational setting.

Professor James Thomas will be teaching “Introduction to Worship.” He brings a wealth of experience in leading worship. He has been a pastor for over 30 years and has led worship in a wide variety of contexts, as a parish pastor, as a military chaplain, and in ecumenical and ethnically diverse communities as well as in traditional Lutheran communities. In addition, in his own seminary education (Concordia Seminary and Seminex) Dr. Thomas learned worship from some of the most influential figures in the formation and development of Lutheran worship practices in North America.

Thank you for your partnership in ministry! Our work would not be possible without our many partners. Without your prayers, your students, and your financial support our ministry of teaching, of forming, and of nurturing students for ministry would not be possible otherwise.

The Rev. Dr. David Ratke Dean, LR College of Theology and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary


NEWBERRY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2016

How to Build a Better LeaderELCA Scholarship Program Invests in Education for International Women

Elisa Perez Trejo knows her home country of Mexico is facing some serious problems. When she considered how she could make a difference, she realized the first step would be education. So when a local missionary told her parents about a scholarship program offered by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Elisa jumped at the chance to broaden her horizons by studying in the U.S. “I really want to help my country, and my education at Newberry College is the first step toward that opportunity,” said Elisa, who hopes to work as a community organizer. “When I go back home, I’ll be prepared.”

Elisa is one of a handful of women selected to participate in the ELCA’s International Women Leaders initiative, which provides women nominated

by ELCA global companion churches with scholarships to pursue higher education at ELCA colleges and universities.

College studies in Hester Foo’s home country of Singapore are more intently focused on classes within the discipline. The liberal arts approach was a new experience for her. “My parents encouraged me to experience a different culture and people,” said Hester, who lives in Singapore but worships in Malaysia. “It was really a big step for me.”

Scholarships are nearly nonexistent in Abby Lai’s home country of Malaysia. Being selected for the ELCA scholarship strengthened Abby’s sense of empowerment. “This scholarship makes me believe I can strive for more,” she said. “I’ve never been so focused on my studies.”

Hester Foo ’19Graphic Design & Digital MarketingHOME CHURCH: Johor Bahru Lutheran, Malaysia

Elisa Perez Trejo ’19 International StudiesHOME CHURCH: Iglesia Cristo, Mexico

Wan “Abby” Lai ’19 Accounting & Business AdministrationHOME CHURCH: Christ Lutheran Church, Malaysia

Scaling the SummitWe announced the public phase of Scaling the Summit, a $35 million comprehensive capital campaign in October 2014. Since then, alumni and friends have joined the climb, setting a new high water mark for both number of donors and gifts to the College during fiscal year 2016.

FIVE YEAR ANNUAL FUND GIVING

Cash received in Fiscal Year 2015-16

OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, WE'VE SEEN...

Increase in Annual Fund Gifts

65%Increase in Donors

38%Increase in $1,000 Donors

49%

$352,000 Grant Funds Summer Theological Academy For High SchoolersNewberry College has received a $352,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., to establish Called to the Common Good: Theological Academy for High School

Youth. The summer program invites high school students to consider how the Christian theological tradition can help them reflect on pressing ethical issues, such as poverty and environ-mental degradation, and to explore their own calling to a life of meaning and service.

The program launches June 3, 2017, when up to 24 rising high school juniors and seniors will gather on the Newberry College campus for nine days of theological and moral exploration. Dr. Krista E. Hughes, director of the Muller Center at Newberry College will facilitate the academy in collaboration with the College’s Religion faculty and as well as local churches and nonprofit organizations in Newberry. For more information or details on how to apply, contact [email protected].

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Bigger and Better is On the Horizon

As I look back on 2016, all I can say is that it has been an incredible year!

In August, we surpassed our previous enrollment record with the largest incoming class in College history. In September, we followed up with the grand opening of

the Center for Teacher Education (formerly Speers Street School). This $3.5 million renovation is our first academic capital project since the 1990 construction of the Herman Langford Communications Center.

As the Scaling the Summit capital campaign nears the end of year three, we’ve raised $16 million in cash and pledges toward the $35 million campaign goal – impressive for the College’s first-ever comprehensive capital campaign.

We have even bigger plans for 2017! We will start construction on a new 75-bed residence hall adjacent to Walker Hall that we expect to be ready for occupancy in the Spring 2018 semester. Our plan also includes renovation of Derrick, Smeltzer, Kinard and Cromer residence halls.

We anticipate another record-breaking incoming class, which we expect will put us within striking distance for 1,200 students and our largest ever total enrollment. We also anticipate adding two new NCAA Division II sports – Men’s Lacrosse and Men’s/ Women’s Track & Field. And, we will continue to develop more of our degree programs for online delivery to provide greater flexibility and appeal to a broader spectrum of learners.

These are a few of the initiatives that will improve and support the fiscal health of the institution and position us for continued growth.

YOU personify the core values of Newberry College in your daily lives and in your support of our efforts to provide students with a transformational education. You are the reason for our success and the source of our inspiration.

In return, we promise bold and courageous leadership dedicated to advancing the core values of Newberry College.

Wishing you all the best in 2017.

Sincerely,

Dr. Maurice Scherrens, President

NEWBERRY COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2016 www.newberry.edu

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“We promise bold and courageous leadership dedicated to advancing the core values of Newberry College.”

Synodical Gifts Support Lutheran Education The support of our church bodies, Lutheran Rostered Leaders and individual Lutherans is invaluable in helping us attract qualified students. As a tuition-driven institution, we appreciate the prayers and generous financial support of faithful Lutherans who believe in the importance of providing students with a quality liberal arts education in the context of our Lutheran values. During the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the South Carolina Synod contributed $59,132.79 to the College. Additionally, 19 Lutheran congregations from our three supporting Synod partners gave a total of $19,201.02 in direct gifts directly to the College.

In Luther’s FootstepsThe Rev. Dr. Wayne Kannaday ’75, professor of Religion at Newberry College, got a once in a lifetime opportunity during the summer of 2015 to stand where Martin Luther stood and to share the Gospel in The Great Reformer’s own church. “Town Church was really Luther’s church,” Kannaday said. “To share a worship experience in a place that is both so beautiful and historically significant was really humbling and deeply meaningful. It was one of the spiritual highlights of my experience at Wittenberg.”

Newberry Wolves Win South Atlantic Conference ChampionshipDespite injuries and other setbacks, the Wolves battled for every point in the final quarter of the championship game against the Wingate Bulldogs. They seized a 27-22 victory, clinching their third-ever and second outright conference championship and making them the #2 seed in the 2016 NCAA Division II Football Championship. Although subsequently defeated in the quarterfinals, the Newberry Wolves finished the season with a 7-0 record in the SAC and an impressive 10-2 record overall.


South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers

“No more a stranger or a guest but like a child at home”.

These words from the hymn by Isaac Watts have always been special to me. This hymn, taken from Psalm 23, is a wonderful reminder of the comfort of being surrounded by God’s love, and the sense one gets of being a child safe and warm at home. This is the experience that the South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers, with God’s help, strives to provide at Camp Kinard and Coastal Retreat.

The South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers’ mission statement is to facilitate the growth of God’s kingdom through exceptional hospitality and transformational experiences in the glory of God’s creation. Hospitality is and has always been at the core of what we do. We are continually striving to improve our accommodations and services to meet the needs of our guests. With Phase II of the Building+Renewing+Believing Capital Campaign drawing to a close, we rejoice that significant improvements were made to both Camp Kinard and Coastal Retreat.

During 2016, we celebrated the installation of a new roof and soffits at Coastal Retreat! While this gave an updated appearance to the retreat center, it more importantly brought an end to the frequent leaky messes! We were also able to make additional updates to the guest rooms through the Adopt-A-Room program and are very grateful that 11 of our 21 rooms have been adopted by congregations and individuals. And thanks to a generous gift from the foundation of St John’s Lutheran Church (Spartanburg, SC), Coastal Retreat was able to purchase new tables and chairs for the dining room and for the Hollinger Center for Lifelong Learning class room.

At Camp Kinard, we were able to complete an upgrade to all the showers in the Lodge Rooms! Thankfully, we no longer have rusty, leaky bathtubs! And with the Camp Kinard director no longer needing to reside on camp, it was decided to repurpose the previous house here on the property into a “Guest House,” ideal for congregation councils, leadership retreats, etc. We are also grateful for many Eagle Scout projects that provided park grills near the small pavilions and a Ga Ga Ball pit near the Dining Hall!

Undoubtedly, these updates and enhancements were about more than just improving buildings; the focus has always been on providing facilities where people feel comfortable and welcome. For South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers, it is all about extending hospitality.

In the fall of 2016, South Carolina was hit by Hurricane Matthew. While our thoughts and prayers were first and foremost with those impacted by the storm, it provided us with a wonderful opportunity to extend hospitality to people displaced from the coastal areas. We were blessed to be able to welcome over 40 people to Camp Kinard who had to evacuate. When the weather cleared and people were able to return home, we received several thank you notes saying: “God put you in our path when we didn’t have anywhere to go”, and “thank you for opening your hearts to us at this tough time”.

“In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?” John 14:2 These words of comfort are often heard at funerals and remind us that a place is prepared for us in our afterlife! These words are also on a plaque in my office and remind me that these retreat centers are sacred places and spaces where people can experience God’s kingdom here and now.

Yes, we have many rooms! In 2016, 140 groups and 2,652 guests were welcomed at Coastal Retreat. At Camp Kinard, we provided accommodations for 144 groups and 5,158 guests. The total number of guests for 2016 was 7,810, which was an increase of nearly 600 from the year before! While we hosted several new groups this year, 89% of our guests were repeats from previous years!

Our guests truly become “no more strangers”. South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers asks all our groups to complete an evaluation at the end of their stay as a way we can improve upon their experience for future retreats. One of our Roman Catholic groups, when asked about what the best part of their retreat, indicated that it was “being treated like family returning home.”

South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers were delighted to be able to make facility improvements this year and look forward to even bigger plans in the years to come. Our board of trustees is currently assessing next steps which will likely include adding more sleeping and meeting accommodations at Camp Kinard.


And with looking to the future in mind, we were delighted to add Pegi Roberts to our staff as Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries. While her primary focus will be coordinating the Road Scholar program at Coastal Retreat, she will also be looking at other ways to meet the interests of this important demographic.

We look forward to welcoming you at Camp Kinard and Coastal Retreat, YOUR South Carolina Lutheran Retreat Centers!

“Here would I find a settled rest, while others go and come. No more a stranger or a guest, but like a child at home” Isaac Watts (ELW 782)

Respectfully submitted,

Dallas J. Shealy, Deacon Executive Director


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