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JANUARY 31ST , 2021 - ANNUAL MEETING


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UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2021

AGENDA

MISSION STATEMENT: “AS A FELLOWSHIP OF BELIEVERS , WE ARE

UNITED IN CHRIST BY GOD , SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS

CHRIST , SERVING ALL PEOPLE , AND CARING FOR GOD ’S CREATION . ”

Pastor Marggi…[email protected]

Cindy ……………....… youth@ur lchurch.org

Teri……..……….…[email protected]

Katie …...….……….... [email protected]

United Redeemer Lutheran Church | 560 West 3rd St | Zumbrota, MN 55992 | Phone: 507-732-7303 | urlchurch.org

MEETING AGENDA 4

2020 COUNCIL & COMMITTEES 5

SYNOD REPORT 6

PASTOR REPORT 7

ANNUAL MEETING M INUTES 8-11

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT 12

YOUTH D IRECTOR REPORT 13

COMMITTEE REPORTS 14-16

FINANCIAL REPORTS

WELCA FUNDS 17

YOUTH/SUNDAY SCHOOL 18-20

TRUST FUND 21

CONSOLIDATED FUNDS 22-23

2021 BUDGET 24-26

OPERATING FUNDS 27

QUESTIONS , COMMENTS & NOTES 28

L ITANY 29-30

T ABL E OF C ONTENTS

C H URCH C ONTACT I NFORMATION


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UNITED REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

ANNUAL MEETING

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2021

M EET ING A GENDA

1 . O P E N I N G L I T A N Y

2 . P A S T O R R E P O R T

3 . J A N U A R Y 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 A N N U A L M E E T I N G M I N U T E S – R E V I E W A N D A P P R O V E

J U L Y 1 2 , 2 0 2 0 S P E C I A L C O N G R E G A T I O N A L M E E T I N G – R E V I E W A N D A P R O V E

4 . 2 0 2 0 A D M I N I S T R A T I O N R E P O R T – R E V I E W A N D A P P R O V E P . X

5 . 2 0 2 0 C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T S – R E V I E W A N D A P P R O V E

6 . 2 0 2 0 F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T S – R E V I E W A N D A P P R O V E

7 . 2 0 2 1 O P E R A T I N G B U D G E T – R E V I E W A N D A P P R O V E

8 . E L E C T I O N O F C O U N C I L M E M B E R S

A . N O M I N A T I N G C O M M I T T E E N O M I N A T I O N S

1 . 3 Y E A R T E R M S

A . X

B . X

C . X

B . O T H E R N O M I N A T I O N S

9 . N O M I N A T I N G C O M M I T T E E F O R 2 0 2 0

A . X

B . X

C . X

D . P L U S 2 C O U N C I L M E M B E R S

1 0 . S Y N O D A S S E M B L Y – N O T S C H E D U L E D A T T H I S T I M E .

1 1 . A D J O U R N

2 0 2 0 C O U N C I L M E M B E R S

L I N D A H E R R I C K , P R E S . * S O N I A S T E H R

B R E T T E D S T R O M , V . P R E S M A T T C A G E

L O R I C O P E M A N , S E C . * K I M C H A N D L E R

W I L L I E R A U E N * D W A Y N E W I T T E R

M A R L A L O D E R M E I E R P A S T O R M A R G G I

* T E R M E N D S J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1

On January 24th at 10:30am, there will be a pre-annual meeting to ask any questions regarding the report. The annual meeting and its entirety will be held January 31st at 10:30am. There will be voting, and a quorum will be needed. The meeting will be held on ZOOM, to access the

meeting, you will need the personal meeting ID: 882 998 5102 and Password: D1fxSL Any questions regarding the meeting or zoom should be directed to Marggi, (507)-961-7255.


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C O U N C I L M E M B E R S :

U NIT ED R EDEEMER 2020

C OMMIT TEE / T EAM M EMBERS

*Pastor role is to be a non-voting, advisory member of Council, the Executive Team and the Committees/Teams. *Youth Director role is to be a non-voting, advisory member on the Youth Teams.

[Pres] Linda Herrick [VP] Brett Edstrom [Sec] Lori Copeman [Tres] Sonia Stehr Marggi Pleiss-Sippola

Dwayne Witter Marla Lodermeier Kim Chandler Willie Rauen Matt Cage

C O M M I T T E E S & M E M B E R S :

Adult Education Brett Edstrom (CR) Marilyn Anderson

Mary Goplen

Nathan Hellyer

Genella Mussell

Wayne Radke

Kathy Roberts

Evangelism Mission Support Marla Lodermeier [CR] Judy Blakstad

Mary Goplen

Genella Mussell

Linda Pahl

Lori Rauen

John Wilkinson

Finance Ron Gabrielson [CR] Joan Henriksen

Teri Paulson-Bookkeeper

Marggi Pleiss-Sippola

Willie Rauen

Roger Rueckert

Property Management Matt Cage [CR] Sonia Stehr Joe Anderson

Kathy Roberts

Fran Kempf

Dennis Larson

Dan Wilson

Charles Rohe Social Ministry Dwayne Witter (CR) Judy Blackstad Mary Goplen Jim Kurth Paula McDonald Genella Mussel Jaycee Nilson Mary Rohe René Steger Ruth Reppe Deb Wilkinson Staff Support Brett Edstrom (CR) Marilyn Anderson Joan Henriksen Janet Oftsie Willie Rauen Roger Rueckert Marggi Pleiss-Sippola

Worship Kim Chandler (CR) Eileen Bjorngaard Sandy Lohman Liz Quast Ruth Reppe Mary Rohe Helen Sorby Cindy Wilson Marggi Pleiss-Sippola Youth & Ministry Willie Rauen (CR) Deb Berg Jim Berg Deb Bradt Kathy Bramble Jeff Brault Melanie Cylkowski Michele Hatleli Craig Nichols Katie Quenzer Christine Soltau Mike Tabor Marissa Tupper Jeff Vilen Chris Wheatley-Vilen Cindy Wilson Technology Linda Herrick (CR) Sonia Stehr Genella Mussel Soren Hellyer Aron Lodermeier


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P ASTOR M ARGGI ’ S R EPORT

I miss you. I miss our congregational life together; I miss seeing you at our church events. I miss everything about our congregational life that I have grown to love over the last five and a half years at URLC. All of us have given up something, someone this past year. Some of you have given up our plans and dreams. Some of you have given up your jobs and your savings. There are many of you who are the front-line essential workers and have been an outstanding example of true sacrifice. We are also concerned about the deep divisions in our nation and in our community.

All of this we know, and we are tired and weary. That being said, we also know nothing stops us from being the community of believers, nothing stops us from being God's presence in the world in our daily lives of love and service. Nothing stops us from believing in a God of love and mercy. Nothing stops us from believing we have a Christ, God Immanuel, that walks beside us, in front of us and behind us, and above all nothing stops us from being people of hope, peace, joy and love. It is part of our Christian DNA.

I cannot wait for the time we will gather, and our church building will be filled again with laughter, chatter, and singing. Until then and I hope and pray that time will come soon, I want to truly thank you for your support for me, our staff and one another as a community. You have shown your support monetarily, emotionally and with your prayers. Without these we would not be where we are today as a congregation. I know that I am blessed in so many ways to be the pastor of URLC.

May each of you stay safe, stay grateful and stay the remarkable people of URLC that you are.

Truly humbled and grateful, your pastor,

Marggi


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URLC Annual Congregational Meeting January 26, 2020

Minutes prepared by Lori Copeman

Attendance Voting Members: 53

Item Discussion Action

Prayer and Pastor Report

Marggi

Approval of Minutes last year Jan 27, 2019

Motion: to approve By: Roger Rueckert Second: Jaycee Nilson Motion Passed

Approval of 2019 Administrative Report

Motion: to approve By: Laura Haugen Second: John Quast Motion Passed

Approval of 2019 Committee Reports Motion: to approve By: Frank Goplen Second: Ken Magnuson Motion Passed

Approval of 2019 Financial Reports Motion: to approve By: Dennis Larson Second: Darren Pahl Motion Passed

Project 3R Update on unfinished projects Information Only

Approval of 2020 Budget Motion to approve By: Mary Goplen Second: Rozie Born Motion passed

Election of 3 new 3 year term council members

Matt Cage Kim Chandler Dwayne Witter

Motion to approve all 3 By: Allan Falk Second: Jaycee Nilson Motion passed

3 new Nominating committee members

-Rozie Born -Marilyn Anderson -Mary Goplen

Motion to approve all 3 By: Leah Hinchman Second: Darren Pahl Motion passed


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Synod Assembly Representative for Meeting May 15-16 in Rochester, MN

Motion to have Council Find Members to represent Members volunteered to attend: Rozie Born and Laura Haugen

Motion to Approve By: Jaycee Nilson Second: Dennis Larson Motion passed

Leah Hinchman reports vacancy on WELCA committee and to approach her if interest Question on helping to fund Good Earth

Information only

Adjourn Motion: to adjourn By: Mary Goplen Second by: John Quast Motion Passed Adjourned by President Linda Herrick

URLC Annual Congregational Meeting January 26, 2020

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Item Discussion Action

Review of property purchase to be voted on

Questions and Answers completed. Answers to questions submitted prior to the meeting were distributed to members present and were available electronically. Additional questions were answered at the meeting.

Discussion.

Review of voting members and process related to COVID restrictions

Qualification for voting members and voting process were reviewed. Minor changes to live voting were noted related to state COVID-related restrictions.

Review of purpose and mission

The purpose and mission of the congregation were reviewed.

Discussion

Project 3R Update on unfinished projects. Information only

Budget Review The current budget was reviewed and questions answered.

Information only

Vote on purchase of property Ballots counted and vote was 92 No, 25 yes, and 1 abstained.

Adjourn Motion: to adjourn By: Brett Edstrom Seconded: Lori Copeman Adjourned by President Linda Herrick

URLC Special Congregational Meeting Minutes July 12, 2020

Minutes prepared by Lori Copeman


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Review of property information available at the time of the meeting

There are no firm plans for the property at this time. The property is for sale, so an opportunity exists and due to timing of the current housing market, it is been brought forward to the congregation for consideration.

Funds would need to be borrowed at this time, most likely from the Trust Fund given approval for moving forward by the congregation and approval by the Trust Fund Committee.

Property information

Current asking price is $279,000

Additional costs – closing costs, lawyer fees, title search, inspection fees

Estimated annual expenses added to the operating budget – approximately $10,000 ($9,338)

Insurance quote - $518 Phone and wi-fi - $90 / month – annual $1,080 Snow removal, mowing, weed fertilizer (x2)– annual $2,600 - approximate Utilities - $300 / month – annual $3,600 / year Water and sewer - $45/month - annual $540/year Cleaning costs - $80/ month – annual approximately $1,000 / year

Tax question – if we rent the property or use it for any of the groups that pay for use,

it becomes rental property and we pay property and sales tax on any sales for fund

raising. It changes our tax status because it becomes an unrelated business income

and would be taxes (UBIT). It is hard to estimate at this time as it would include

property tax and sales tax on sales of products sold as fund raisers in the church. This

also would result in higher bookkeeping fees as the complexity of bookkeeping and

tax filing would change.

Disability requirements - If we use the building for church activities or rent for groups,

it will need to meet ADA accessibility in the future. Costs for this have not been

estimated at this time.

URLC Special Congregational Meeting Minutes July 12, 2020 CONTINUED


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O FF ICE A DMINISTRATION R EPORT

2020 M EMBER SHIP S TATI ST IC S

2020 P ASTORA L A CTS

H O U S E H O L D S : 3 8 7

B A P T I Z E D M E M B E R S : 8 4 0

C O N F I R M E D M E M B E R S : 6 4 4

M E M B E R S : 1 0 4 6

2 0 2 0 N E W M E M B E R S : 1 0

2 0 2 0 T R A N S F E R O U T : 2

M A R R I A G E S - 0

C O N F I R M A T I O N S - 1 0

October 25, 2020

Bobbie Rae Louise Benson

Avery Anne Brown

Samuel Gary Knowlton

Lucas Leland Mann

Ava Marie Mercer

Tate Lane Miller

Kacey Lynn Scholl

Megan Grace Schoenfelder

Anna Christine Soltau

Joselyn Elizabeth Stensland

B A P T I S M S - 4

03/01/2020 Waylon Williams

08/16/2020 Oaklyn Schaefer

08/30/2020 Case Starr

F U N E R A L S - 1 1

01/04/2020 Norris Bjorngaard

01/28/2020 Conway Marvin

02/29/2020 Kathleen Jacobson

03/28/2020 Judith Krause

04/04/2020 Carl Jennrich

06/04/2020 Andrew Weiland

07/03/2020 Nancy Menth

09/14/2020 Beverly O’Connor

11/29/2020 Barbara Rauvola

11/25/2020 Mary Monson

12/15/2020 Rosalie Miller

09/20/2020 Archer McLean


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Annual Report by Youth Director - Cindy Wilson

Greetings to the URLC Congregation!

With such a unusual year, the youth annual report is quite short.

Sunday school ran as normal in January & February. We were able to have the kids sing in the sanctuary with some

amazing songs they learned right after Christmas. When COVID-19 arrived in March, we were not able to end our

Sunday school season with the project Sunday / Camp Sunday / & our annual celebration to end the season, Sundae

Sunday. We did begin Sunday school in October with 5 Sundays of class. We had about 30 kids that registered &

attended these two age group classes in the Reception Hall & Sanctuary. We then went on break again because of

the rise of COVID-19 cases.

We held a drive through Easter in April & greeted kids in front of the church. We gave out Easter baskets filled

with fun treats. The Easter Bunny was there to greet the kids. Pastor Marggi, Cindy, & a few more volunteers

helped with handing out the baskets too! On May Day we dropped off "May Day baskets" to all the kids that lived

in town, & left more baskets for those that lived in the country to pick up here at church.

We were not able to have the 7th grade Confirmation kids attend Confirmation Camp at Camp Wapo this past year

because of COVID-19.

The High school kids had Confirmation classes in January & February. We had a couple soup suppers until COVID-

19 stopped all our services, soup suppers, & remaining fundraisers for any events we had planned. We were able to

still have the youth & chaperones go on the Canoe trip to the Boundary Waters in July. They had a great time, & we

still plan on having a presentation of this trip sometime in the future. The kids & chaperones will talk all about the

adventure, & show the pictures. The "ELCA Youth Gathering" was cancelled for this upcoming summer of 2021 &

is rescheduled for the summer of 2022.

Cindy Wilson wants to thank everyone for being so understanding with all the changes we have had to make this past

year because of COVID-19. We pray that our new year will filled with hope - love - peace - new friendships. We

hope to gather soon! I miss seeing everyone! Please take a few minutes and listen to this new song by the Sidewalk

Prophets called "Smile". We may not be able to see your smiling face right now because of the masks, but I can tell

you are smiling through your beautiful eyes!

Your friend, Cindy Wilson


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C OMMIT TEE R EPORTS

WORSHIP COMMITTEE

No Report

Submitted by,

Worship committee chair (Council Representative)

YOUTH EDUCATION No Report Submitted by,

Willie Rauen, Youth and Family Ministry (Council Representative)

SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP AND FORUM

No Report

Submitted by,

SFF Committee and Forum Committee

TECHNOLOGY No Report

Submitted by,

Linda Herrick (Council President)

STAFF SUPPORT No Report

Submitted by,

Linda Herrick (Council President)


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MISSION SUPPORT & EVANGELISM

2020 was a year. If nothing else, it taught us to be flexible and creative. Even with the challenges presented to the congregation our members demonstrated their ability to LOVE BOLDLY, SHARE ABUNDANTLY, AND GIVE GENEROUSLY. We want to thank everyone for your gifts. Because of you we were able to continue our support of food and housing needs both locally and abroad. For the first time in many years, we were able to include a donation to the Synod along with focused giving to food and housing at the local and national level. We dedicated money to the Synods World hunger program, Zumbrota Meals on Wheels, Zumbrota Backpack Program, Zumbrota Ministerial Program, and Habitat for Humanity; at the local, national, and international levels. We hope that 2021 will see us back to gathering, hosting the block party, hot dish cook- off and new member welcome events. Your Mission Support Team Marla Lodermeier (Council Representative) Joan Henricksen, Linda Pahl , Genella Mussell, Lori Rauen, Mary Goplen

PROPERTY AND MANAGEMENT The Property and Management committee is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repairs of the church buildings and property. Bids or proposals for general ongoing tasks such as lawn care and snow removal are reviewed and accepted, as well as acquiring, reviewing, and accepting bids for larger projects. Our committee members often make repairs and lend their talents to projects inside and outside the church throughout the year. The Property and Management committee is also responsible for making sure all inspections and safety checks are completed, ensuring the readiness of the property to pass the inspections, and resolving any noncompliance issues. Some of the items addressed in 2020 were: cracked window replaced, outside lightbulb for stained glass window replaced, three furnaces and two AC units replaced, one AC unit repaired, refrigerator replaced, tree trimming and removal completed, tuck pointing and landscaping completed between the buildings, east entry heater installed, railing for steps and emergency lighting installed in sanctuary. The Property and Management committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month and we welcome new members of any skill level to join us. Submitted by, Sonia Stehr (Council Representative)

SOCIAL MINISTRY We have shared coats, hats, waterproof gloves, snow pants, etc. with many local families again this year. We welcome new donations of jackets, etc. to keep on serving all winter long. We can wash and mend as needed. You may also contribute by cash, check or gift card. School social workers and our church staff provide coats, etc., as needed, from our closet to local families in need. Thanks to our congregation and our community for their generosity. Submitted by, Mary Goplen & Deb Wilkinson (Co-Chairs)

C OMMI T TEE R E PORTS

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C OMMIT TEE R EPORTS

WELCA

All Women of United Redeemer are, by virtue of their membership in the congregation, members of WELCA. WELCA has been quiet during the last year of 2020. All ministries have been on “hold”, (circles, quilting, bereavement groups for funerals, and events to raise funds). We have continued to donate to food shelf, local organizations who help needy families, and National WELCA Organization. We pray 2021 will bring us to get back to some sort of “normal”.

Submitted by,

Leah Wichmann Hinz, WELCA President

TRUST FUND

The Trust Fund committee is responsible for investing the money gifted to United Redeemer Trust Fund. Donors

have designated how the money is to be used. The Trust Fund met for 2020. Grants requests were considered carefully

with unknown aspects of the future. Some requests were approved in 2020, to be used in 2021. In 2021 funds, for

submitted grants, is $33,267.

Submitted by,

Leah Wichmann Hinz, Trust Fund President

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Quilt and prayer shawl ministry continues. Despite the challenges that 2020 has given all of us, members of URLC have found ways to continue important ministries. For many years, the making and giving warm and useful quilts has been a ministry of United Redeemer. The prayer shawl ministry is another example of how the congregation has reached out to others. Whereas several women would gather together monthly to complete quilts to be given to people locally, they have found ways to complete quilts in their homes. As in the past, a few very dedicated women have continued to piece and sew the beautiful quilt tops. Recently, "quilt in a bag" has begun - with women picking up quilts, yarn, needle, and directions in a bag to tie the quilt. After returning it to church, another person picks up the quilts to serge/complete the edges at home, making them ready to be distributed.

In recent years, the focus had been to give the quilts in the area to people in need: Hope Coalition in Red Wing; Ronald McDonald House in Rochester; Impatient Psychiatric Center in Rochester; and Zumbrota Area Food Shelf. Persons suffering losses from fires and other hardships may also receive the gift of a quilt. Smaller quilts are presented at baptisms at URLC. Other members have been using their knitting and crocheting skills to make beautiful prayer shawls. As a result, there is a nice supply of these on hand at the church. The shawls are intended to comfort anyone who might be experiencing illness, a loss, or any type of hard times.

Submitted by,

Barb Madison and Eunice Wicks

HOPE COALITION

The Naomi and Rebekah Circles at URLC support the women's shelter by giving donations of linens, towels, hygiene items and gifts. The shelter office has a new location at 1926 Old West Main, suite 104 Red Wing, MN.

Submitted by,

Deb Bergstralh


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Disbursements

Zumbrota Area Food Shelf $1000.00

Restaurant Supply Co. $852.72

Misc. Food ect. $1030.78

TOTAL $2883.50

Submitted by,

Eileen Bjorngaard

WELCA -W OMEN OF U NITED R EDEEMER 2020


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S UNDAY S CHOOL A CCOUNT

Balance as of Jan 1, 2020 $543.09

INCOME:

Misc reimbursment $6.91

Noisy Offering $188.11

Trust Fund $0.00

Other Donations $655.00

TOTAL INCOME: $850.02

EXPENSES:

Netflix $78.12

Praise Room $237.00

VBS/Heartbeat for Kids $90.23

Music $10.21

Treats $128.74

Projects $351.06

Postage $66.00

Miscellaneous $50.00

Rally Day Sunday $0.00

1st Communion $0.00

TOTAL EXPENSES: $1,011.36

Balance as of Dec 31, 2020 $381.75

Y OUTH D IRECTOR S TATEMENTS OF I NCOME &

E XPENSES YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST, 2020


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Y OUTH A CCOUNT

Balance as of Jan 1, 2020 $15,140.01

INCOME:

2020 Fund Raising

Scrip Cards $2,802.42

Oodles of Noodles $776.00

Soup Suppers $1,088.00

Cinnamon Rolls $782.00

Cookie Auction $200.00

Mothers Day $0.00

Youth Trips/ELCA Youth Gathering $1.000.00

Car Hop $0.00

Easter Breakfasts $0.00

Miscellaneous $0.00

Heartbeat (Adult) $1,023.00

Camp & Skiing $1,110.00

Donations $2,330.00

Trust Fund $0.00

CBC & Pizza $52.00

TOTAL INCOME: $11,163.42

Y OUTH D IRECTOR S TATEMENTS OF I NCOME &

E XPENSES YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31ST, 2020


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Y OUTH A CCOUNT

EXPENSES:

2020 Fund Raising Expenses

Scrip Cards $2,770.17

Oodles of Noodles $338.76

Soup Suppers $40.88

Cinnamon Rolls $498.90

Cookie Auction $0.00

Mothers Day $0.00

Youth Trips/ELCA Gathering $8,964.37

Car Hop $0.00

Easter Breakfast $0.00

Youth Room Expenses $151.38

Music $107.27

Miscellaneous $736.14

Youth Camp $0.00

Confirmation & Confirmation Camp $274.45

Postage $0.00

CBC-Christian Breakfast Club $234.26

Service charge/Check printing $102.12

Donations—Christmas $0.00


Balance as of Dec 31, 2020 $12,084.73


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T RUST F UND 2020 - F INANCIAL S TATEM ENT

TRUST FUND BUDGET FOR 2020 PAID AMT

Vacation Bible School/Heartbeat $1,400.00 ***

CBC-URLC Youth Breakfast Club $500.00 $500.00

7th Grade Confirmation $1,200.00 ***

URLC Playground Committee $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Youth Ministry - ELCA Youth Gathering $1,200.00 ***

Wartburg Theological Seminary $500.00 $500.00

Luther Seminary $500.00 $500.00

Zumbrota Stabilize Families $1,500.00 $1,500.00

Teri Paulson—bookkeeping 2020 $600.00 $556.45

URLC Women—Quilting $350.00 $350.00

Zumbrota Police DepartmentM After Prom $450.00 $450.00

Lutheran Social Services of MN $1,500.00 $1,500.00

Zumbrota Food Shelf $750.00 $750.00

Zumbrota Ministerial Fund & Medical $1,500.00 $1,500.00

Rent Subsidy $1,000.00 $1,000.00

URLC Speical Celebration– Nelson & Hinz $600.00 $600.00

TOTAL $18,550.00 $14,706.45

*** $3,800 was approved to be paid out in 2021.

TRUST FUNDS INVESTED: Edward Jones as of 12/31/20 $704,736.63

Edward Jones Money Market as of 12/31/20 $0.00 Trust Fund Checking - Bank of Zumbrota $4,568.38

TOTAL $709,305.01

TRUST FUND ACCOUNTS: Seminary Fund $25,495.41

Siebrecht Fund $218,338.23 Krinke Fund $136,706.64 Hovland Fund $138,948.41 Charlie Buck Trust Fund $35,232.75 Matching Funds $16,726.84 U.R. Trust Fund $122,302.54 ELCA Scholarship Ed Jones Money Market & BOZ Checking

$10,985.81 $4,568.38

TOTAL $709,305.01

The Trust Fund Board members are council appointed. Board Members in 2020: Leah Wichmann-Hinz (Pres), Linda Pahl (Treas), Janet Ofstie, Jeff Brault, and Gary Nietz.

Sonia Stehr (Council Rep) and Pastor Marggi (Minister).


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2020 CONSOLIDATED FUNDS

Balances as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

Discretionary Operating $50,000.00

Pastoral Sabbatical Policy $688.77

Social Ministry/Bereavement $355.10

Capital Improvement $3,194.58

Pre-Paid Offerings $500.00

Coffee Fellowship Hour $1,869.59

Music Fund, WOV $588.36

Bell Choir $527.90

Samaritan Fund $4,901.74

Mission Fund $7,299.08

Undesignated Memorials $20,049.50

Organ Fund $50.00

Bell Fund—Moving $2,908.00

The Living Lutheran $404.18

Property Maintenance $2,096.23

CoVid 19 Needs $142.23

Continuing Education $394.89

Interest $197.24

Tape Ministry $598.94

Men's Night $742.35

Community Foundation $7,438.63

Military Mailing $100.42

UR Social Ministry—Coat Closet $340.94

Prayer Shawl Fund $66.84

Sanctuary Choir $1,426.72

Flower & Altar $500.00

Evangelism Committee—Banners $965.42

Goodhue Christmas Project $525.31

Special Celebration—Hinz and Nelson $600.00

Easter Lilies $13.55

Garden/social ministry $2,623.19

Youth Ministry Remodel Fund $728.39

Guatemala Trip Account $0.16

UR Singing Sisters $348.16

Sunday School Carpet $25.00

Playground Fund $18,159.00

Guidebook (Time & Talent) $618.00

Thrivent $822.00

Heartbeat Services $227.11

Tree Planting $125.00

TOTAL OF INDIVIDUAL FUNDS: $133,162.52


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Consolidated Special Offerings - 2020

Zumbrota Food Shelf $738.00

Goodhue Christmas Project $1,114.69

Zumbrota Meals on Wheels $1,000.00

House of Mercy $150.00

Habitat for Humanity—3 levels $3,000.00

Samaritan Fund $615.25

Barnyard Program $642.25

Zumbrota Ministerial Fund $1,000.00

Coat Closet Mittens $167.83

Food For the Poor $644.00

World Hunger $2,484.00

Zumbrota Community Foundation—Back Pack Program $1,000.00

TOTAL $12,556.02

NOTE: Monies taken in during 2020:

Thrivent $802.00

Undesignated Memorials $19,884.50

Designated Memorials $145.00

Capital Improvement $12,591.70

2020 CONSOLIDATED FUNDS (CONTINUED )

Invested in Consolidated Funds as of 12-31-20:

Consolidated Checking $111,535.02 Bank of Zumbrota - Savings $21,627.50 TOTAL $133,162.52


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Budget 2020 Actual 2020 Budget 2021

INCOME:

Offering, Pledged $142,000.00 $175,762.07 $144,500.00

Offering, Plate & Miscellaneous $169,800.00 $124,734.03 $169,800.00

Interest $25.00 $26.29 $25.00

Thrivent

Undesignated Memorials

Zumbrota Community Trust

Miscellaneous Income

TOTAL $311,825.00 $300,522.39 $314,325.00

EXPENSES:

BENEVOLENCE

S.E. MN Synod $6,000.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00

Cannon River Conference $300.00 $190.50 $300.00

Synod Assembly Offering ELCA $200.00 $200.00

SUB-TOTAL $6,500.00 $6,190.50 $6,500.00

WORSHIP & LIFE

Pulpit Supply $2,500.00 $511.45 $2,500.00

Worship Supplies $2,750.00 $2,348.34 $2,750.00

Church Music $450.00 $210.00 $450.00

Mission Envelopes $350.00 $359.64 $350.00

Music Instrument Maintenance $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00

Evangelism Supplies $1,200.00 $522.55 $1,200.00

SUB-TOTAL $ 8,250.00 $3,951.98 $ 8,250.00

EDUCATION

Confirmation Program $600.00 $73.14 $600.00

Youth Ministry Program $1,000.00 $0.00 $1,000.00

Vacation Bible School $500.00 $0.00 $500.00

3rd Grade Bibles $400.00 $0.00 $400.00

Sunday School $2,750.00 $1,162.72 $2,750.00

SUB-TOTAL $5,250.00 $1,235.86 $5,250.00

BUDGET & ACTUAL FOR 2020 AND PROPOSAL FOR 2021


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PROPERTY & MANAGEMENT

Utilities $22,000.00 $18,739.53 $22,000.00

Insurance $7,000.00 $5,921.64 $7,000.00

General & Equip Maintenance $12,500.00 $12,648.85 $12,500.00

Maintenance Supplies $2,000.00 $1,753.23 $2,000.00

SUB-TOTAL $43,500.00 $39,063.25 $43,500.00

ADMINISTRATION

Office supplies $2,500.00 $1,822.90 $2,500.00

Office Equipment & Maintenance $5,500.00 $5,819.17 $5,500.00

Postage $2,000.00 $1,431.54 $2,000.00

Convention & Workshop $200.00 $0.00 $200.00

Admin & Miscellaneous Expense $1,000.00 $366.68 $1,000.00

Computer Support $1,000.00 $1,291.09 $1,000.00

Business/Youth Director $500.00 $231.15 $500.00

Business/Pastor Marggi $2,600.00 $892.21 $2,600.00

Contribution Service Fees $1,500.00 $1,011.21 $1,500.00

Technology Expenses $00.00 $2,500.00

SUB-TOTAL $16,800.00 $12,865.95 $19,300.00

PASTORS' SALARY & BENEFITS

Pastor Marggi Salary $74,209.00 $73,937.30 $74,209.00

Pastor Marggi Housing $24,618.00 $24,618.00 $24,618.00

Pastor Marggi Pension $39,722.00 $39,993.70 $39,722.00

Pastor Marggi Deferred Comp -$25,000.00 -$25,000.00 -$25,000.00

Pastor Marggi Continuing Ed $700.00 $00.00 $700.00

SUB-TOTAL $114,249.00

$113,549.00 $114,249.00



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YOUTH DIRECTOR

Youth Dir. Salary $29,425.00 $29,424.96 $29,425.00

SUB-TOTAL $29,425.00 $29,424.96 $29,425.00

LAY STAFF WAGES

Secretary $26,624.00 $26,000.00 $26,624.00

Secretary Sub $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Organist $8,147.00 $7,685.16 $8,147.00

Supply Organist $950.00 $421.18 $950.00

Custodian $14,565.00 $14,565.12 $14,565.00

Bookkeeper $13,330.00 $14,098.98 $13,330.00

Choir Director $1,835.00 $764.60 $1,835.00

Bell Director $1,835.00 $764.60 $1,835.00

Singing Sisters Director $1,835.00 $764.60 $1,835.00

Accompanist $820.00 $460.00 $820.00

WOV $1,835.00 $203.88 $1,835.00

Social Security/Employer $7,500.00 $7,348.01 $7,500.00

Workers/ Comp Insurance $3,575.00 $1,745.87 $3,575.00

Technology $3,000.00 -$1,030.00 $3,000.00

SUB-TOTAL $87,851.00 $73,792.00 $87,851.00

TOTALS $311,825.00 $280,073.50 $314,325.00



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Balance as of January 1, 2020 $2,601.09

INCOME:

Offering, Pledged $175,762.07

Offering, Non-Pledged $119,731.78

Offering, Plate and Miscellaneous $5,002.25

Interest $26.29

TOTAL INCOME: $300,522.39

EXPENSES:

Benevolence $6,190.50

Worship & Life $3,951.98

Education $1,235.86

Property & Management $39,063.25

Administration $12,865.95

Pastors' Salary & Benefits $113,549.00

Youth Director $29,424.96

Lay Staff & Wages $73,792.00

Transfer to Consolidated $6,430.00


Balance as of Dec 31, 2020 $16,619.98

United Redeemer financial statements were prepared by Teri Paulson [church bookkeeper], and will be reviewed by January 31st, 2021. The Annual Report had to be printed before the review process could be completed. There will be a copy of the

signatures of the reviewers kept on file in the office.

2020 OPERATING FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF INCOME & EXPENSE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2020


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In the early verses of Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul

writes to the Christians in Ephesus, a city on the Aegean

Sea at the mouth of a river and at the intersection of

three trading routes. The letter was written about ten years after the church had started. During the early

years of this congregation, Jews and Gentiles from

several ethnicities and nationalities had come together to

form “one body.” Paul was aware that they had done

well and commended them for their faith and love.

The word “one” appears more than seven times in the

first four verses. This reflects the importance Paul gave

to being called into the “unity of Christ.” He wanted to

note that, although many of the church members came

from far off, there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”

This oneness reflects God’s gift of reconciliation in

Christ.

A second emphasis from Paul was that, as believers, they

were to “bear with one another in love.” This would

require humility, gentleness and patience as each of

them practiced their faith. It would require tolerance to

“maintain unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

A third emphasis was that each person had been given

gifts by God and that these gifts were given to increase

the whole. Because the Ephesian church was a young

congregation and its members were just beginning in

their faith journey, their understandings were often

tossed to and fro. But as they grew in faith, each

person contributed to building up the body of Christ.

The fourth and final emphasis was that by “speaking the truth in love,” each person must grow into Christ. This means taking time to learn about one another and their gifts. Knowing these gifts, we can do God’s work both within and beyond the faith community. When there are decisions to make or relationships to reconcile, we know to begin with prayer and reflection, always desiring to speak the truth in love — not for our own benefit but for God’s glory, that we might become more complete.

As our members and friends gather today, whether

face-to-face or online, we are reminded of our calling

into “unity in Christ.” We come from many places

and work in many contexts, and yet we recognize “one Lord, one faith, one baptism.”

Whether new to a worshiping community or

further along the journey, we realize that

humility, gentleness and patience are required

both in the good times and especially in times of uncertainty and struggle. God wants us to be

more complete through our work. Christ

provides the way. The Holy Spirit is with us for

guidance and courage. Each of us has been given

the gifts to be complete, and through our

faithfulness we will grow stronger and work

together as one body.

Let us pray: Lord, let the words of the apostle Paul dwell in us deeply. May we embrace the reconciling power of oneness with Christ. May this oneness guide our congregation as we live into the new realities of these times. As we meet new partners in ministry, may we take time to get to know them with patience, humility and love. Help us to see how sharing our gifts will make your work easier and more fulfilling while bringing all of us closer to Christ. May the blessings you give each day strengthen us to a living, daring confidence in your grace. Amen.

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