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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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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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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


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

mailto:[email protected]

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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.


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.


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!


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.


Leon K. Tietyen

mailto:[email protected]

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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!


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.


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.


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.


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


Vicki Hughes


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


Vicki Hughes


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

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