Zion Lutheran Church 2017 Annual Meeting January 29, 2017 (For the year 2016) Immediately following 10:00 Combined Worship and Potluck Dinner

Zion Lutheran Church 2022 East Second Street

Superior, Wisconsin 54880 Phone- 715-398-3663

http://zionsuperior.org

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2017 Annual Report of Zion Lutheran Church

Table of Contents

Page 2 Table of Contents Page 3 Agenda for the 2017 Annual Meeting of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Page 4 Minutes from the January 31, 2016 Annual Meeting, Page 5 Leadership Tree, Church Council Page 6 2016 Annual Report from Pastor Victor Page 7 2016 Annual Report from the Bishop Page 8 2016 Pastoral Acts and Membership Changes Page 9 Report of the Congregation Council Page 10 Operations Committee and Finance Report Page 11 LOGOS Page 12 Vacation Bible School Page 13 Sunday School Page 14 Spiritual Growth and Mission, Shiny Paper, and Sew ‘N Sews Page 15 Prayer Chain and Altar Guild/Naomi Circle Page 16 WELCA and Nominating Committee Page 17 Total Income Reported on Counting Sheets – 2016 Page 18 Music Ministry Page 19 2016 Balance Sheet Page 20 2017 Proposed Plan of Spending Page 21-25 2017 Proposed Spending Plan Ballot

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2016 Annual Meeting Agenda

Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church

I. Call to Order II. Opening Devotions

III. Approval of Minutes of the 2016 Annual Meeting held January 31, 2016 IV. Reports:

A. Report from the Bishop B. Report from the Congregational Council C. Reports from the Committees D. Personnel Committee

1. Personnel Committee 2. Worship & Music Committee 3. Prayer Chain Report 4. Discipleship Committee

a. Vacation Bible School b. Sunday School c. LOGOS d. Tuesday Missions

5. Stewardship Committee 6. Endowment Committee 7. Women of the ELCA (WELCA) 8. Altar Guild 9. Operations Committee

a. Treasurer’s Report b. 2016 Financial Summary c. 2016 Balance Sheet d. 2016 Statement of Income and Expense e. 2016 Financial Secretary Report f. Proposed 2017 Mission Plan (Spending Plan)

V. Presentation and Adoption of the 2017 Mission Plan (Budget) VI. Elections

A. Report from the Nominating Committee B. Elections – Council Members, Assembly Delegates, Conference Representatives

VII. Unfinished Business VIII. New Business

A. Recognition and Appreciation IX. Closing Prayer

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Zion Lutheran Church Annual Meeting January 31, 2016

(to be approved at 2017 Annual Meeting)

Meeting was called to order 11.50am by President Mark Betterman Opened with devotions by Pastor Victor St George. Motion was made to approve the minutes from the 2015 annual meeting with the following corrections: 13a) church is in need of a soffit on 21at Ave E. side of building & new windows on E 3rd street side. Under Music & Worship d) Should read $400 was made at first annual music festival Lucy Sullivan 1st & Tim Ingersoll 2nd the motion -all were in favor - motion Carried. Motion was made to approve the 2016 Budget as presented Duane Betterman 1st & Polly Lohman 2nd. the motion -all were in favor - motion carried. Motion was made to do a voice vote for the names listed on the ballot. Church Council 3 Year Term 1) Knute Pedersen, Jr. 2) Lynn Rochon. 3) Kenny Mertz, Jr. 4) Vicky Holm. Church Council 1 Year Term 1) Linda Brow. Dick Nolan 1st & Roger Saari 2nd the motion All were in favor _ motion carried. We now have 12 Council Members. Installation of members will be next Sunday 2/7/2016. Also Mark Betterman called a Special Council Meeting between the services at 10 am. The Nominating Committee for 2016 1) Mark Betterman. 2)Tim Ingersoll 3)Emily Larson. Synod Assembly Representatives. (May 21st at Trinity Lutheran in Eau Claire, WI from 9a-5p) 1) Linda Moe. 2) Jan Arena, Conference Assembly Delegates. (October 20 2016) 1) Aine Merrill. 2) Becky Hubbard. Motion was made to accept everyone listed Jeanette Betterman 1st & Ken Thimm 2nd all were in favor - motion carried. Mark Betterman felt 2015 had been a good year for Zion We have a new Pastor and have accomplished a lot in the Church. Lay Ministries need more help with services please talk to Vicky Holm if you can help. A Motion was made to Adjourn Greg Kvam 1st & Tim Ingersoll 2nd All were in favor -motion carried, Adjourned with the Lord's Prayer, Eve Bagan, Council Secretary. 47 members attended the meeting

2016 Leadership Tree of

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Zion Lutheran Church

Staff

Pastor Victor St. George 715-398-3663 pastor@zionsuperior.org 218-343-4089 Church Secretary Pearl Swanstrom 715-398-3663 churchoffice@zionsuperior.org Organists Libby (Ledin) Gray 218-576-9053 Samuel Gray 218-576-9046 Music Director Samuel Gray 218-576-9046 Custodian Jerry Johnson 715-398-3663 Financial Secretary Aine Merrill 715-364-8539 Recording Secretary Linda Brow 715-398-6075 Church Accountant Greg Kvam 715-398-5842

Church Council

Term Ends Jan 2017 Term Ends Jan 2018 Term Ends Jan 19

Eve Bagan, Secretary Greg Kvam Knute Pedersen, Jr

Linda Brow Becky Hubbard, Treasurer Lynn Rochon VP

Laura Kilner Polly Lohman, Pres. Ken Mertz, Jr.

Lucille Sullivan Marilyn Starstead Vicky Holm

Pastor Victor St. George

PASTOR’S REPORT

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1 Corinthians 1:4-9

I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind— just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you— so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

One of the things we should all be grateful for is the fact that we have been enriched in every way in Him who came to give us life. And our individual enrichments are those things that give our community in Christ the richness that allows us to give to the world.

And our riches are abundant even when we don’t see them as such.

We are rich in time. Every year the LOGOS group goes bell ringing for the Salvation Army. But of course it isn’t really the Salvation Army for whom we ring, it is those who benefit from the generosity of those who give to the red buckets that are filled with the spirit of giving. And we get to participate in that! (Some of us even participated in the Christmas in July event which saw Salvation Army buckets and bell ringers in July. July has much nicer weather in which to bell ring than December.)

We have also been enriched with talents. Every Tuesday afternoon the Missions group gets together for a time of building our community. They (and we) might think that what they’re doing is making mittens or diapers, but the reality is that in providing these items to those in need they build a more just and righteous community here in the Twin Ports. The fellowship of shared work and effort is a joy to watch – what a blessing to Zion and to the wider community.

One of the things that has been fun to watch is how our gift of imagination works out at Zion. There have been a number of projects that we have committed to do this past year (and continuing into this year). Roofs need to be weatherproofed, windows need to keep out the wind and rain, and the carpet has been threadbare. Committing to make sure the roof, windows, and carpets are brought up to standard means making a financial commitment. Refinancing our mortgage was a great way to do this since in the long run it saved us money.

But more than that, making these upgrades really points to the commitment to be here – to commit to Zion Lutheran Church now and in the future. We have the ability to make a difference in the world, and by being steadfast in our willingness to be here, to continue to serve each other and the world around us, we are indeed living out the life that Christ has empowered us to live.

God bless us, every one!

Pastor Victor

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DearSistersandBrothersoftheNorthwestSynodofWisconsin,"Theworldinfrontofyouisnothingliketheworldbehindyou."

ThisisaquotefromabookIamcurrentlyreadingtitled:"CanoeingtheMountains"byTodBolsinger. Itisabookdirectedtopastorsandchurchleaderstohelpthemnavigatethechangesthatarenecessarytotakethechurchtoplacesithasneverbeenbefore.Ichosethisquoteforthisannualreportbecause,thiswillbemythirdyearusinganauticalthemetohelpusalltolookforwardtoanewyearandplanthebestwecantotakeonwhatthefuturemaybring. ThetitleofthebookcomesfromthejourneyofLewisandClarkastheyledtheirteamintounchartedterritoryonwhatwascalledtheCorpsofDiscoveryExpedition.WhentheyarrivedattheGreatFallsofMontanatheyrealizedthattheirexpectationofcanoeingtheNorthwestPassageallthewaytothePacificOceanwasnotareality.Allthatlaybeforetheireyeswasmountains,"themostterriblemountainwehaveeverbeheld."Togoforward,theymustlearnanewway.Theymustlearntocanoethemountains. Thisiswherewestandasachurch;thisiswhereourchurchesstandinourcommunitiesandcountrysides.Weknowwhatgotushere,butwedon'tknowhowtomoveforward."Theworldthatisinfrontofyouisnothingliketheworldbehindyou."ButmoveforwardLewisandClarkandtheirteamdid...andtheycontinuetoinspireleadersover200yearslater! Andsocanwemoveforward.And,somustwe!2017,andtheyearsfollowingwillbeyearsrequiringleadership,risk,unknown,dangerandmorefailurethansuccess.TheywillbeyearswhentheSpiritwillbeneededmorethananytimeinmylifetime.Buttheywillbeyearsofadventureandwonder.Ibelievethatwithallofmyheartandsoul. IencourageallofourPastors,DeaconsandSynodicallyAuthorizedMinisterstochallengethelayleadershipoftheirministriestocometogetherandlearn...learnhowtocanoethemountains:readbooksonleadership;scourthegreatleadersofscripture;taketimeforprayerandvisioning.AndstoprelyingtotallyonwhatgotyouheretotakeyouwhereGodwantsyoutogo. Youwillstumble.Youwillgetlost.Youwillbeafraid.Youwillquestion.Butyouwillkeepmoving.Sometimes,thatisallyoucando,untiltheskillsyouneedbecomemoresureandthequestionsyouaskbegintofindanswers. Andtrust.TrustinGodwhobroughtthechildrenofIsraeltothelandGodhadpromised. OneofmyfavoritesongswaswrittenbyDonMoen.Itistitled"GodWillMakeaWay"andItypeeveryoneofthesewordsfrommemory:"Godwillmakeaway,whenthereseemstobenoway.Heworksinwayswecannotsee,hewillmakeawayforme.Hewillbemyguide.Holdmecloselytohisside.Withloveandstrengthforeachnewday,hewillmakeaway,hewillmakeaway." ItisasongthatsingstomysoulwhenIstandatthoseplaceswheretheworldinfrontofmeisnothingliketheworldbehindme.ItisasongthatsingswhenImustlearnhowtocanoethemountains. Itisasongforallofyouaswell.GodWILLmakeaway.Nowstartpaddling!

BishopRickHoyme

BISHOP RICK HOYME’S 2016 ANNUAL REPORT

FOR CONGREGATIONS

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2016 Pastoral Acts and Membership Changes

Members Received by Transfer or Other Transfers Out Jeffrey Gerow-Ellis, Michelle Gerow-Ellis, Steve Rickstrom, Karen Rickstrom, William Weaver, Patsy Weaver Baptisms Adyn M. Pederson, Kaylea Jean Pfannebecker, Bristol AnnaLynn Stariha, Ava Kay Dalbec, Lyla Hazel Julian Marriages Burials Bernard Leroy St. George, June J. Nurmi, Allan “Al” Behning Confirmands AnthonyAnderson,MadisonBerry,CassieGoad,MandiHagberg

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2016 Congregation Council Report ZionLutheranChurch,ELCA-Superior,Wisconsin

WOW!Whatayearwehad!

Lookingbackatthe2015report,ourimmediatepastPresident,MarkBetterman,sentusonourjourneyinspiredandreadytoaccomplishgreatthings.Iwouldsaywedidnotdisappoint.

AswewelcomedPastorVictorandhisfamilyintotheZionfamily,westartedtheHealthyStartprogramthatrequiredseveralnightsandweekendsofopencommunication,brainstormingandteambuildingexercisesthatgaveusaroadmaptofollowaswechartedourcourseofrecovery,restructuringandrenewal.Fromthisprocessweformedcommitteestargetingourhighestprioritiesinthegrowthofourcongregationandministries.Including,butnotlimitedto,facilityimprovements,enhancedworshipopportunities,communityoutreach,fellowshipandrecognition.

I’mhonoredtoreportthatthroughforward-thinkingandextraordinaryteamwork,ourcongregationmadesomechallengingdecisionsandaccomplishedhundredsofprojectsthatweallshouldbeveryproudof.Weremovedtheclutter,replacedorrepairedshelving,doorsandgardens,paintedthekitchen,fellowshiphallandoffices,cleanedandpolishedallthepews,addednewcranberryhymnals,tunedthepipeorgan,scrubbedandshinedtheflooringonbothlevelsofthechurch,replacedtheroofonthefellowshiphallandinstalledbeautifulnewwindowsandsidingintheofficesandsacristy.Inadditiontoallthemanuallabor,ourcollectivefundraisingactivitieshaveraisednearly$20,000tohelpcoverthesefacilityimprovements.Therefinancingofourmortgagereducedourinterestrateenoughcovertheremainingfundsneededandonlyaddedoneadditionalmonthtoourmortgagepaymentplan.

Whiletheenhancementstoourfacilityareverymuchappreciated,I’mmostexcitedtoseethegrowthincongregation’soutreachministry.Membersofallagesandskilllevelshaveworkedtogethertoprovidecountlessfinancial,emotionalandspiritualsupporttoourcommunitythroughprayerchains,handmadequilts,mittensandhats,pastybakes,communitydinners,socialevents,plays,concertsandregularvisitstohomes,hospitalsandcarefacilities.OneofmypersonalfavoritesthisyearwastheSundaySchoolprogramthatshowcasedmultiplegenerationscelebratingtherealreasonfortheseason.

Thereisalwaysactivityinthechurchandeveryoneiswelcomeandencouragedtoparticipateinavarietyofways.Itissoexcitingtoexperiencetheenergy,collaborationandspiritualgrowththatisactivewithinthechurchandourcommunity.Iencourageeachofyoutoshareyourexperiencewithinyournetworkandinviteotherstojoinusonourjourney.

Inclosing,IwanttothanktheCouncilforyourcourage,creativethinkingandoverallguidancethroughoutthepastyearandcongratulatetheentirecongregationonyourextraordinaryachievementsin2016.I’mexcitedtoseewhatwewillaccomplishin2017.

Respectfully,

PollyLohmanCouncilPresident

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Operations and Finance Annual Report

We cannot begin to say THANK YOU to each and every person who has helped to maintain the physical aspects of Zion over this past year. By the following list you will see that it has been a busy and productive year as we work together to clean and maintain our wonderful facility. To put the names of each person who has been a vital part of these projects would be staggering. We would not want to miss a name or appear to overlook an individual who worked so diligently so we have just listed most of the projects. There are things done that never appear on a list, but are done faithfully by those who see the need. Many folk represent the unsung heroes who do things when no one is around to praise their abilities. Several people were called upon to help sort through years of accumulated items to be disposed. This took time to sort through and we appreciate those who head the various groups who stepped forward to help… to those people we are eternally grateful.

• Outside church sign refinished • Computerized boilers controls adjusted • Floor stripped and waxed • Scrubbed carpets • Removed carpets in Pastor’ Office and

Lakeside Room • Cleaned/organized Library, Stephen’s Room,

Kitchen storage room, Fellowship Hall, Coat Room, Entry, Basement storage areas

• Replaced basement ceiling panels, • cleaned Sacristy,

• Balcony organized • Lakeside Room light ballast replaced • Upgraded Fire and Exit signs per fire

inspection • Paint kitchen • Paint Fellowship Hall • Windows replaced on West side of church

and in Sacristy • Roof on Fellowship Hall replaced with

needed repairs

To quote a faithful worker: “we see people in our group beat to a different whisper they hear from their heart.” We thank these people and we thank God for preparing a special reward for these saints. Operations and Finance Committee Lucy Sullivan

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LOGOS

Zion Lutheran’s LOGOS program continues to be an active, thriving part of our Christian Education program, although attendance is down this year we hope to see increased attendance as we get new members and the larger Sunday School classes move through the education program to LOGOS age. In LOGOS, young people gather weekly to grow in their understanding of what Christ wants of them in His world today. Through the dedication of our mentors and staff, young people at Zion are not only learning about their faith, but building relationships with adults who set an example of God’s people serving God’s world.

LOGOS will continue the 2016/2017 school year in the study of the Old Testament. As the year continues they will walk with the Patriarchs and learn lessons to apply to today’s world. We will also continue to utilize the material from Here We Stand, an excellent confirmation curriculum published through the ELCA’s publishing house.

Along with the studies and challenges we have been thrilled to see the LOGOS youth participate in collecting food for a Food Drive, Hanging greens for Christmas, Ringing bells for Salvation Army, Caroling for those in nursing homes, and helping in ways we are only able to applaud. This does not even include the Pasty Bake, Vacation Bible School, Lent and Easter services, LOGOS Sunday and help given in other activities of the church.

Part of the LOGOS ministry is also hosting the Easter Breakfast fundraiser for the LOGOS program; this meal that we share with the congregation is a time of learning and fellowship with the entire congregation. We look forward to seeing you there.

We are thankful for our LOGOS group and those who mentor and serve in leadership positions, but we are always looking for volunteers especially those that like to wash dishes and help serve a weekly meal.

Thank you,

The LOGOS team

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2016 !acation "ible #chool $nnual %eport

VBS2016wasAugust1-5.Thirty-fourchildrenwent“Surfin’throughtheScriptures”atZionthissummer!OurBeachPartyincludedsongs,stories,games,crafts,snacks,evenscienceexperiments,and“BeachBe-Attitude”learning.Everyonehadawonderfultime!

Many,manyhandsareneededtomakeVBSasuccesseachyear.ThankyouespeciallytoMicheleConlan,AprilLarson,LauraKilner,RuthAmundson,KearraThimm,SidneyThimm,HannahSaari,LindaBrow,BethArnson,MaryHickman,LindaPelletier,MarilynStarstead,ShirleyBoris,PamMonaghan,LynnRochon,SharonBragge,EmmaRoden,JenniferLarson,PastorVictorSt.George,MatOjeda,PatsyWeaver,andStuJohnson.Andofcourse,thankyoutoourkidswhocameandmadeVBSweeksomuchfun,andasalwaysthankyoutotheparentsandfamilieswhobroughtthem!J

Thankyouforeveryone’stimeandtalentwithdecorating,registration,food,openingandclosing,helpwithgames,stories,crafts,andclean-up.Aspecialthankstoallwhodonatedfoodandsupplies.Yourtimeandeffortsareappreciated!

Allchildrenage3tothe5thgradewelcomeatVacationBibleSchool!YoudonotneedtobeamemberofZiontoattend.IfyouwouldliketovolunteerforVBS2017pleasecontactthechurchoffice.

Respectfullysubmitted,

LauraKilner

ZionVBS

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Sunday School 2016 Annual Report

All Children ages 3 years through the 5th Grade are welcome at Zion Sunday School. A family does not have to be a member of Zion for their children to attend. We currently have 31 children registered for our Sunday School program, with about 22 in attendance each week.

This year was a busy year with the 5th annual Spud Luncheon fundraiser and the 6th annual Fall Festival/Halloween party! Sunday School also sang during church worship on five Sundays throughout the year. Our Christmas program this year was The King’s Birthday, a classic retelling of the story of the birth of Christ. And eight children received their first communion on Maundy Thursday.

In 2016 we continued to enjoy a wonderful group of staff and helpers, including Michelle Conlan, Pam Monaghan, Heidi Olson, Linda Williams, and April Larson. Libby and Sam Gray took over Sunday school music program this fall, and Amy and Juston Adrihan manage the snack/breakfast time. Aine Merrill continues to help behind the scenes at special events. Parents and Grandparents are also a huge help to the continued success of Sunday School, providing help during class time, bringing and serving snacks, chaperoning events, and many other vital things. Thank you to everyone who helps with this important program.

We continue to use the curriculum Living Inside Out (Group Publishing), a new and unique curriculum where kids are immersed in fun, memorable experiences. Living Inside Out combines the energy of large-group time with the intimate, dig-deep exploration of the small-group. Large-group experiences and multi-media set the stage; small-group interaction cements Bible learning. With interactive worship, memorable games, instant skits, innovative experiments and more, your kids will spend their time doing the Bible lesson, not just listening to it! Kids learn to live out their faith in real ways, long after the lesson is over.

At Sunday School we feel that all children should have their very own Bible, so we provide our kids with a new Bible both in Kindergarten and again in the 3rd grade. This fall six children received their own Bible.

There is no cost for a child to attend Sunday School, and at no time should families feel that they must monetarily contribute in order for their children to participate. God calls us to be good stewards of the gifts He gives us, and a voluntary weekly offering is a way to support the Sunday School program that Zion Lutheran offers. Including the $338 raised by February’s potato fundraiser, Sunday School received a total of $ 773.44 and had expenses (curriculum, Bibles, supplies, etc.) of $ 770.88. Thank you to those who financially support our Sunday School.

The Sunday School staff appreciates the opportunity to share God’s Word with your sons and daughters at Zion, and we thank you for your prayers and your continued support of this ministry.

Respectfully,

Zion Sunday School Team

Amy Adrihan, Michele Conlan, Laura Kilner, April Larson, Pam Monaghan, Heidi Olson, Linda Williams

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Spiritual Growth and Mission

Tuesday Evening Missions and Fellowship Program Annual Report 2016

TheLordknowsourheartandnudgesustohavearelationshipwithhim.ThisrelationshipcanincludemanyavenueswithshowingthatweareactingonhispurposeforusthatisGodcenteredratherthan“me”centered.OurmissiongoalistoreachouttoothersasawaytoshowGod’sloveforthem.Wehavecontinuallybeenblessedinmanywaysbytheknownandunknownacts,words,andsupportthatothershavedone.Wehavealsocontinuallyblessedothersbydifferentactsofkindnessandlovewehaveprovidedourcommunity.Wepraythatourenergyandgrowthwithnewmemberssustainsustocontinuedoingoutreachforothers.

RespectfullyandLovingly,TuesdayMissions

FinanceReport:

CheckbookbalanceasofDecember31,2016$293.92

THANKYOUFORTHESHINYPAPER

Wewouldliketothankallthepeoplewhohavecollectedshinypaperforrecyclingthispastyear.Theprojectislaborintensiveandsometimeslooksmessy,forwhichweapologize,butwewereabletocollect$734.00in2016forZionLutheranChurch.Thankyouforyourhelp.

JesseandBritnyBergsonandAineMerrill

Sew ‘N Sews The Sew ‘n Sews quilters have been a remarkable group of ladies, always ready and willing to come together for work and friendship and enjoying God’s loving care in completing projects. Our efforts in 2016 resulted in giving 39 quilts to our favorite places and homes in need, one donated to a Benefit, and seven quilts for graduating Seniors. Thank you notes from those who receive the quilts are beneficial to keeping us eager to make more. New volunteers have asked to help sew from their homes, we’re happy about that and look forward to more quilts in the making.

Jan Arena

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Prayer Chain

2016 Prayer Chain Annual Report

Zion’s prayer chain is now 8 years old and has 19 members. We wish to thank Patsy Weaver for her many years of dedication as leader of the prayer chain.

The prayer chain mission is to pray for our church, our members and anyone else who requests prayers of healing ,comfort, etc.

Each week two families’ names are randomly chosen. Blessings are asked for them and in addition, we usually have other requests for prayers.

PRAYER CHAIN MEMBERS: Lois Smith Thomas and Mary Nykanen Bev Scully Linda Moe Cheryl Kucharski Mary Jo Bartylla

John and Jean Madsen Esther Nolan Sharon Miller Jeanette Betterman Emily Larson Lynn Rochon

Jan Arena Eve Bagan Linda Brow Marian Maki Aine Merrill

For information on how to get involved, or to start a prayer request, contact Linda Moe at 715-398-6779 or moelindag6779@gmail.com.

Submitted by Linda Moe Chairperson

Altar Guild/Naomi Circle Report

Zion Lutheran Church –2016

The ladies of Zion Lutheran Church that serve on the Altar Guild otherwise known as the Naomi’s have been very busy this year keeping the Altar clean and ready for all services held at Zion. We are responsible for all services including 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Sunday Services, baptisms, weddings, funerals and all special services during Advent, Lent and any other time of the church year. We thank the members of Zion for supporting us with flowers at Christmas and Easter and any other occasion throughout the year.

Our members, Shirley Boris, Sunnie Lamppa, Linda Moe, Beth Arnson, Lois Smith, Marian Maki, Kate Maki, Lynn Rochon and Jeanette Betterman have been very faithful in this ministry.

We look forward to another year of service and again we ask that you pray and consider joining the Naomi Circle (Altar Guild) in keeping the altar ready for worship at Zion. This is a perfect opportunity to serve God and Zion Lutheran Church.

May God bless you and grant you peace.

Jeanette Betterman, Chairperson

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WELCA

During 2016 we sponsored the Super Bowl Sub-Sandwich sale, the Salad Bar Luncheon; served three funerals and the Cookie/Craft Sale. We have donated to the Zion Church general fund and mortgage fund $100 every month.

We have a number of new members, and can always welcome more. Every female member of Zion is welcome to come on the 2nd Sunday of the month. Please join us. We have had a good year and look forward to new endeavors in the coming year. Election of officers will be number one.

Officers: President, Saron Miller; Secretary, Linda Brow; Treasurer, Lucille Sullivan.

2016 Zion WELCA Annual Financial Report

BALANCE ON HAND January 1, 2016 $1,389.86 RECEIPTS 3,814.37 TOTAL 5,204.23 EXPENSES 3,308.44 BALANCE ON HAND December 31, 2016 $1,895.79

We wish to thank everyone who helped out with our events this year:

Sub Sandwiches…..$173 Cookie/Craft Sale…$1,276.45. Salad Bar Luncheon…$270.19 Pennies…$109.05 (we purchased hymnals & Bibles for Zion church and youth.) Funerals….$450

Submitted by: Lucille Sullivan, WELCA Treasure

Nominating Committee 2016

The Nomination Committee presents the following nominees for Zion Lutheran Church Council: Three Year Term Linda Moe Don Anderson Laura Kilner At this time, we have no additional congregation members who would serve on council.

Tim Ingersoll Mark Betterman Laura Kilner

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Zion Lutheran Church Total Year 2016 Acct. Description Grand Total

1 General Mission Fund $104,794.43 2 Loose Offering 1,908.40 4 Initial Offering 253.00 5 Ash Wednesday 270.00 6 Lent 395.00 8 Maundy Thursday 180.00 9 Good Friday 80.00

10 Easter 925.00 11 Thanksgiving 230.00 12 Advent 32.00 13 Christmas 3,360.00 15 Rent/Rebates 890.00

General Income Total $113,317.83 22 Sunday School Ministry 50.00 23 Vacation Bible School 155.00 24 LOGOS (Youth) Income 630.00 29 Tues Missions Group 1,003.00 50 ELCA/Synod Benevolence 0.00 53 ELCA Missionary Support 0.00 76 Repair & Maintenance 3,805.10 77 Growing in Faith 13,285.00

Designated Gifts Total $ 18,928.10 101 Undesignated Memorials $ 45.00 102 Flowers 727.82 120 Sunday School Offering Money 723.44 151 World Hunger 285.00 153 Food Shelf 623.00 154 WELCA – Zion Women’s Group 215.90 158 Coffee Money Fund 769.89 163 Other Congregation Outreach

163a -Mission Bucket 15.00 163b -Buck a Chick 50.00 163c -Rummage Sale 348.50 189 Misc. In and Out-Not Income 880.00 190 Pasties 4,928.00 196 Books/Sales/Trips/ Hymnals 431.05 197 Refunds 2,303.21 198 Roof Project 7,260.00 199 Basement 50.00 200 Window Project 3,500.00 203 Carpet Project 3,500.00 204 Faith Methodist Community Dinner 100.00 205 Music Department 255.00

Unbudgeted Gifts Total $ 32,040.91 GRAND TOTAL $164,286.84

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Prepared by Aine Merrill, Financial Secretary

Annual Report – Zion Lutheran Church – Music Ministry

The Report of Music Ministry

GreetingsandSalutations!

Lookingtoreflectonanentireyear,IcannotdescribethehappinessandutterjoyIfeelforourMusicProgramatZion.Tremendousgrowthhashappened,thereisanuptickinattendanceatbothservices,andanoverallfeelingofdirectionandspiritualinspirationthroughout.SomeofthedevelopmentsthisyearhavebeenthenewContemporaryWorshipformat,ledandinitiatedbyPastorSt.GeorgeandmembersoftheNewDayband.WecontinueourgoaloffurtheringtheabilityanddevelopmentofourChoir,tryingoutdifferentbulletinformats,newliturgicalmusicinWorship,andofaidingthemessageofChristthroughWorship.Iamextremelygratefultoourvolunteermusiciansbothinourbandandinourchoir,whospendhoursofwork,whichattimeswillbefun,butmainlyisrigorous,allinusingMusicaspartoftheirownrelationshipwithChrist.Furthermore,thesemusiciansshowaspiritthatisinfectiousthroughoutourchurch.HelpingtoguideandinspireChristthroughMusicisnosimpletaskandallofourMusicians,whospendhoursbehindthescenesinrehearsals,overcomingfrustration,instrumentmalfunctions,andsometimesnotrealizingwhatisgoingon;stillinspireChristinotherswhenitisneededmost,throughtheirtremendousskillandability.Icanthinkofnootherchurchinthisareathathasmusiciansthatarenotonlycommitted,butdosuchanamazingjobintheirministryofthechurch.Overall,thedirection,ledbythesemusicianshasprovidedZionwithacontinual,week-inweek-outmusicministrythatisaliveanddoingextremelywell.InnootherchurchdoIknowofbothaTraditionalandContemporaryMusicMinistrydoingsuchagreatjobofinspiringandaidingotherstojoinandpraiseGodwiththeirvoice.

Manythanksandgrace,

SamuelGray

MusicDirector–ZionLutheranChurchELCA

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Balance Sheet Fiscal Year 2016

Zion Lutheran Church

Balance As Of 01/01/16

Balance As Of 12/31/2016

Assets Checking Account 3,121.44 43,427.22 Savings Account 24,143.56 2,657.39 Accounts Receivable _______0.00 _________0.00 27,265.00 46,084.61 Dedicated Funds 0.00 400.00 Receivable 0.00 400.00 Liabilities Accounts Payable 1,333.28 0.00 Taxes Payable 1,130.68 1,171.68 1,475.95 1,071.16 Dedicated Funds Payable 23,992.68 23,043.30 Dedicated Funds Payable 23,992.68 23,043.30 Total Liabilities 26,468.63 24,114.46 Fund Balance 796.37 17,370.15 Total Fund Balance/Equity 796.37 17,370.15 Total Liability & Fund Balance

27,265.00 46,484.61

Mortgage Balance 86,004.73 99,726.42 Thrivent Financial

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Zion Lutheran Church Proposed 2017 Plan of Spending

Worship Ministries

These ministry expenses go towards the purchase of items used within and for the worship services of the congregation. These include, but are not limited to: bulletins, candles, communion supplies, choir music, music stands, organ repair and tuning, instrument cords and minor repairs, copyright licenses, and music for the organists and worship ensembles.

Educational Ministries

These ministry expenses go towards the purchase of items used in the educational ministries of Zion to equip people for daily life. Items that are purchased for this area include all educational materials for Sunday School, LOGOS, Alpha, and other Adult Education classes. Items include: workbooks, class supplies, DVDs,

2015 Plan 2015 Actual 2016 Plan 2016 Actual 2017 Plan$4,004 $4,772 $3,960 $3,974 $3,403

2015 Plan 2015 Actual 2016 Plan 2016 Actual 2017 Plan$1,940 $3,299 $2,000 $5,638 $1,600

Congregation Outreach These ministry expenses represent a portion of what God has given to us to reach out to the ministry of the larger church and to those in need here in the Twin Ports and around the World. The specific ministries that we support are: Northwest Synod of Wisconsin/ Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Lutheran Campus Ministry, Lutheran Social Services, World Hunger, Missionary Support, and to support local ministries who reach out to the needy 2015 Plan 2015 Actual 2016 Plan 2016 Actual 2017 Plan

$3,635 $3,274 $1,250 $1,667 $1,250

Staff Support These ministry expenses go towards the wages for the staff. This includes the wages for Pastor, Office Manager, two organists, Choir Director, and Custodian. Other compensation for staff include: pastoral health insurance/pension, FICA, Medicare, Worker’s Comp Insurance, conferences, and continuing education. 2015 Plan 2015

Actual 2016 Plan 2016 Actual 2017 Plan

$111,984 $74,176 $116,310 $91,499 $102.799

Total Proposed Plan of Spending for 2017 A small increase was budgeted for based on 2015 giving. The total plan of spending does not include any unbudgeted expenses.

2015 Plan 2015 Actual 2016 Plan 2016

Actual 2017 Plan

$184,834 $206,755 $187,361 $177,126 $168,441

Support Ministries

These ministry expenses go towards maintaining and improving the facilities and towards day to day operating expenses of the congregation such as: utilities, insurance, postage, paper, office equipment, mortgage payment, telephone, and the maintenance of the church and parsonage.

2015 Plan

2015 Actual

2016 Plan

2016 Actual

2017 Plan

$58,130 $114,963 $60,700 $69,904 $57,389

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2015 Plan

2015 Totals 2016 Plan 2016 Total 2017 Plan

INCOME 1 Undesignated Gifts

1

General Mission Fund 101,519.00 103,015.74 112,380.81 104,794.43 114,321.20

2

Loose Offering 1,753.00 1,824.09 1,989.92 1,908.40 2,081.89

4

Initial Offering 206.00 272.00 275.00 253.00 275.00

5

Ash Wednesday Offering 162.00 119.00 150.00 270.00 275.00

6

Lenten Offering 318.00 545.00 550.00 395.00 400.00

7

Lenten Folder

8

Maundy Thursday Offering 90.00 97.00 100.00 180.00 200.00

9

Good Friday Offering 65.00 208.00 225.00 80.00 100.00

10

Easter Offering 2,332.00 1,278.00 1,300.00 925.00 1,000.00

11

Thanksgiving Offering 385.00 530.00 600.00 230.00 200.00

12

Advent Folder 22.00 32.00

13

Christmas Offering 3,060.00 2,968.00 3,060.00 3,360.00 3,100.00

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Interest From CD

15

Rent (Building) 1,300.00 665.00 800.00 890.00 650.00

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Annual Appeal

111,190.00 111,543.83 121,430.73 113,317.83 122,603.09

1 Designated Gifts

1

Altar Guild

2

Organ 467.00 467.00

3

Worship Ministries 893.00 893.00

21

Sunday School Ministry 6.00 50.00

22

Vacation Bible School 212.00 260.00 212.00 155.00 175.00

23

LOGOS (Youth) Income 1,092.00 604.74 1,092.00 630.00 800.00

27

Bible Camp Scholarships 446.19

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Adult Education

29

Tuesday Missions 260.00 315.22 260.00 1,003.00 803.00

50

ELCA/Synod Benevolence 600.00 10.00 600.00

53

ELCA Missionary Support 77.00

55

Zion Highway Fund

76

Repair & Maintenance 2,393.00 2,200.00 2,393.00 3,805.10 3,500.00

77

Growing in Faith 10,341.00 63,484.00 10,341.00 13,285.00 12,300.00

16,258.00 67,403.15 16,258.00 18,928.10 17,578.00

3 Unbudgeted Gifts

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1

Memorials 125.00 45.00

2

Flowers 432.90 727.82

5

Music Department 450.00 255.00

20

Dedicated Sunday School Offering 956.53 723.44

25

Scholarships

35

Event and Trip Fund

36

Youth Gathering

36

Zion Youth Travel Fund

51

World Hunger 583.17 285.00

53

Food Shelf 1,019.00 623.00

54

Zion WELCA 2,023.45 193.90

55

Faith UMC Sunday Supper 178.32 100.00

57

Samaritan's Purse

58

Coffee Money Fund 785.99 791.89

63

Other Congregational Outreach 456.00 413.50

73

Office Equipment/Expenses

89

Miscellaneous 1,092.00 35,830.00

90

Pasty Sales 8,980.00 8,978.50 8,980.00 4,928.00 5,000.00

92

Carpeting 3,500.00

93

Landscaping Project

94

Elevator Fund

95

Windows 8,530.10

96

Books/Sales/Trips 431.05

97

Refunds 26.37 424.88

98

Roofing and Heating Project 7,260.00

99

Basement Improvement 50.00

8,980.00 17,107.23 8,980.00 65,112.58 5,000.00

Total Revenue before Adjustment 136,428.00 196,054.21 146,668.73 197,358.51 145,181.09

4 Transfers

1

Interest 24.12 20.00 13.83 15.00

2

Transfer To/From Dedicated (4,154.30) (3,672.68)

3

Returned Checks

(4,130.18) 20.00 (3,658.85) 15.00

Adjusted Total Revenue 136,428.00 191,924.03 146,688.73 193,699.66 145,196.09

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EXPENSES 1 Worship Ministries

1

Worship Ministry Expenses 1,664.00 3,215.57 1,900.00 5,215.61 1,500.00

4

Altar 276.00 82.95 100.00 422.22 100.00

1,940.00 3,298.52 2,000.00 5,637.83 1,600.00

2 Education Ministries

1

Sunday School Ministries 701.00 545.40 300.00 770.88 300.00

2

Vacation Bible School 207.00 514.71 500.00 285.22 300.00

4

LOGOS 2,797.00 3,050.43 2,900.00 1,914.96 2,000.00

5

Adult Education

6

Camp Scholarships 346.40

7

Tuesday Missions 299.00 315.22 260.00 1,003.00 803.00

4,004.00 4,772.16 3,960.00 3,974.06 3,403.00

3 Congregational Outreach

1

ELCA/NW Synod 1,200.00 1,200.00 225.00 1,200.00

1

Synod Offering 77.00

1

Synod Resource Center 50.00 50.00 50.00

4

Zion Highway Fund

5

Lutheran Campus Ministry

7

World Hunger 583.17 285.00

9

Food Shelf 1,025.00 623.00

13

CASDA

13

Other Cong Outreach 2,385.00 1,589.02 544.08

13

Samaritan's Purse

13

Witness and Service

3,635.00 3,274.19 1,250.00 1,677.08 1,250.00

4 Support Ministries

2

Offering Envelopes 532.00 403.94 450.00 471.63 475.00

3

Office Supplies 900.00 1,889.37 1,700.00 934.28 900.00

4

Postage 644.00 464.52 500.00 474.00 450.00

5

Other Parish Admin Expenses (Dues) 25.00 375.00 400.00 570.50 550.00

6

Office Equipment/Repair 1,261.00 3,684.53 2,000.00 3,166.35 3,000.00

7

Internet/Webpage 1,192.00 1,222.23 1,192.00 1,481.18 1,350.00

8

Synod Assembly Expense 629.90 630.00 165.00 500.00

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Church- Utilities 16,192.00 14,174.98 16,192.00 12,567.90 12,000.00

22

Church Maintenance 2,496.00 5,853.38 2,496.00 15,542.98 2,500.00

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Growing in Faith - Mortgage Payment 27,875.00 77,864.00 27,864.00 26,622.00 27,864.00

25

Snowplowing/Lawncare 1,876.00 1,384.00 1,876.00 1,673.00 1,500.00

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Prop/Liability Insurance 3,955.00 5,432.00 4,200.00 4,928.00 5,000.00

27

Church Telephone 1,182.00 1,234.02 1,200.00 1,307.45 1,300.00

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Parsonage Utilities

29

Parsonage Repair 350.68

31

Parsonage Telephone

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Fund Raising Events

58,130.00 114,962.55 60,700.00 69,904.27 57,389.00

5 Staff Support

1

Pastor's Salary 41,405.00 27,356.16 33,826.50 33,826.56 33,826.50

2

Medical Reimbursement-Pastor 1,400.00

4

ELCA Pension/Medical-Pastor 19,400.00 1,862.34 19,400.00 6,953.31

5

Housing in Leau of Equity 12,421.50 9,008.63 20,000.00 19,999.92 18,333.26

6

Pastoral Auto Allowance 2,000.00 306.37 2,000.00 2,000.00

7

Continuing Education- Pastor 900.00 900.00 900.00

9

Office Manager Wages 13,000.00 9,440.00 13,195.00 10,109.40 13,195.00

10

Custodian Wages 6,200.00 6,732.43 6,293.00 6,967.19 6,293.00

11

Organist Wages 5,000.00 4,560.00 5,000.00 5,475.00 5,500.00

13

Music Director Wages 4,200.00 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00 4,800.00

16

Employer - FICA 4,017.91 3,978.15 4,843.10 4,791.02 4,739.76

17

Employer - Medicare 939.67 304.11 1,132.66 1,000.17 1,108.49

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Worker's Comp Insurance 1,000.00 989.00 1,000.00 1,101.00 1,000.00

20

Other Staff Related Expenses 100.00 2,621.91 2,500.00 2,056.00 2,500.00

22

Admin/ Pulpit Temps 500.00 496.79 520.00 626.45 650.00

23

Conferences 200.00 200.00 215.00 300.00

24

Required Meetings 500.00 295.00 500.00 400.00 500.00

25

Professional Expenses / Publications 200.00 25.00 200.00 131.41 200.00

111,984.08 74,175.89 116,310.26 91,499.12 102,799.32

6 Non-Budgeted Expenses

1

WELCA 2,051.04 215.90

2

Zion Coffee Fund 630.84 807.90

3

Building Improvements

4

Scholarship (College) 400.00

5

Honorariums/Fees/Reimbursements

6

Pasty Expense 3,141.00 3,083.00 3,141.00 1,396.21 2,000.00

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7

Landscaping 58.64

9

Event and Travel Expenses

9

Event and Trip Fund

12

ELCA Youth Gathering

15

Flowers 447.68 813.51

18

Books/Sales/Trips

89

Miscellaneous In/Out 800.00

3,141.00 6,271.20 3,141.00 4,433.52 2,000.00

Total Expenses 182,834.08 206,754.51 187,361.26 177,125.88 168,441.32

Net Income / (Loss) (46,406.08) (14,830.48) (40,672.53) 16,573.78 (23,245.24)

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January 29, 2017

BALLOT

CHURCH COUNCIL – THREE YEAR TERM (4 needed).

1. Linda Moe 2. Don Anderson 3. Laura Likner 4. . 5. . 6. .

NOMINATING COMMITTEE – 1 YEAR TERM (to fill vacated position) - non-consecutive (3 needed)

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AUDIT COMMITTEE - 1 YEAR TERM (3 needed)

1. . 2. . 3. .

ANNUAL SYNOD ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVES (APRIL 29, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran in Eau Claire, WI from 9a-5p))

(1 YEAR TERM – 1 male and 1 female needed)

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CONFERENCE ASSEMBLY DELEGATES (in October)

(1 YEAR TERM – 1 male and 1 female recommended)

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