Reports - Central Illinois District - Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

FINANCIAL SECRETARY’S REPORTYear Congregational Pledges Congregational Receipts2008 $2,050,000 $2,156,016 (see note 1)2007 $2,010,000 $1,952,523 (see note 1)2006 $2,088,000 $1,839,440 (see note 2)Note 1… The contributions of the congregations of the Central Illinois District exceeded theanticipated income for the calendar year of 2008. The amount of the increase was $106,016. It shouldbe noted that of this $106,016, an amount of $99,000 came from a single congregation which caught uptheir 2007 contributions in January, 2008. Taking that adjustment out of the equation, contributionswere roughly $6,000 ahead of pledges. In the calendar year of 2007, contributions were less than theprojected budgeted amount of $2,010,000 by $57,477. With the $99,000 adjustment received inJanuary, 2008, there were excess contributions of approximately $42,000 for the calendar year of 2007.Note2... At the District Convention in 2006, a resolution changed the CID from a fiscal year basisending in January to that of a calendar year. As a result, my records report an 11-month year instead ofa true 12-month year. Congregational contributions during this 11-month cycle showed a shortfall forthe budgeted year of about $248,500.In the calendar year of 2008, there were 29 congregations that exceeded their commitments tothe district and only 20 congregations that were unable to meet their commitments. Approximately 100congregations either did not send in budgeted amounts for district pledges (25) or were right on target(75). Of those congregations that were unable to send in the full amount of their pledges, some of themmay have done so in the last week of December and were not received by District until after January 1,2009. This report shows only funds received during the respective years. It makes no attempt toreallocate funds that are received after the beginning of the next year. The budget needs for the districtare based on the commitments of our member congregations. It is important that the CID be advised ofeach congregation’s intentions so that budgets can be properly created.The various congregations of the Central Illinois District do strive to make their commitmentson a regular monthly basis. The Board of Directors wishes to thank the congregations for theircontinuing support of the District. Each congregation has the sacred task of spreading the Gospel ofour Lord and Savior. We at the District level are also actively involved in this proclamation of theGood News of Jesus Christ. The continuing support of the Lord’s work is a must, whether it be on thelocal, district or synodical level.It has been my privilege to serve in this office and on the CID’s Board of Directors these pastthree years. There are always special tasks that need to be accomplished on the Lord’s behalf. There isa continuing need to strengthen and encourage each other in these tasks. We give of our time, talentsand treasure as the Lord has blessed us. Pray for the blessings of our Lord on these special works andworkers that help extend His kingdom through the Central Illinois District.Respectfully submitted,James T Frazee, Financial SecretarySee Section H for Financial Secretary’s Chart (Excel)2009 Convention Section B – Reports Page 14